In this episode of Adult ISH, we’ve teamed up with Hopelab , a social innovation lab working to remove systemic barriers to youth mental health. HopeLab just published a study that highlights how LGBTQIA+ Gen Z youth form deep emotional bonds with social media creators, impacting their mental health and sense of identity. Hopelab’s survey of 1,715 young people ages 13 to 22, reveals how these parasocial relationships provide validation and community, offering much-needed support that many lack i...
Oct 24, 2024•32 min
Season 11 of Adult ISH is coming to a close, and we wanted to observe Pride Month by revisiting an all-time favorite episode that centers around the LGBTQ+ community and how you choose to express yourself. When we produced our “Drag Me” episode last June, there were more than 270 anti-LGBTQ+ bills being considered by state legislatures. 2023 ended with state lawmakers considering a total of 510 anti-LGBTQ+ bills . While more than 200 were defeated, 84 laws passed. And so far this year , 500-plus...
Jun 13, 2024•30 min•Season 11Ep. 10
How have Xicanx artists in California used political posters as a medium for social change over the decades? Gilda Posada, associate curator at the Oakland Museum of California , talks with YR Media contributor Christian Romo to discuss “ Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples ,” an exhibit capturing the history of art activism, identity, and intersectionality through political posters and contemporary art installations. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure...
Jun 06, 2024•32 min•Season 11Ep. 9
Brown v. Board of Education ended school segregation 70 years ago this month. How has education changed for Black students since? Adult ISH is featuring a special episode of MindShift , a podcast from KQED that “explores the future of learning.” In a conversation that points out an often-ignored downside to desegregation in education, MindShift host and YR Media alum Nimah Gobir chats with Bettina Love , author of “ Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal ,”...
May 30, 2024•19 min•Season 11Ep. 8
What kind of adult do you want to be? How do you evolve into that version of yourself? Adult ISH host Nyge Turner is joined by YR Media contributor Christian Romo , as he connects with Elise Hu , author, journalist, and host of TED Talks Daily – about the challenging steps she took after high school to become an adult. Elise shares why it’s important to ask for help, the power in finding mentors, and gently reminds us that you always have a chance to evolve Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and ...
May 23, 2024•27 min•Season 11Ep. 7
We are living in a loneliness epidemic , according to the U.S. Surgeon General. And, it’s a global problem. A recent international Gallup survey showed nearly one in four people report feeling lonely - with young adults reporting the highest percentage of loneliness. So, we wanted to help by focusing on important relationships in your life, like platonic love. Host Nyge Turner brings his best friend, Josiah Percia , to Adult ISH to talk about the work they put into maintaining a long-lasting fri...
May 16, 2024•23 min•Season 11Ep. 6
17 million households were facing food insecurity at some point in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s more than 12 percent of people having trouble getting a proper diet, including young folks. Adult ISH host Nyge Turner leads YR Media youth presenter Christian Romo and co-host Dominique French through some ways Black and brown people are filling a need for quality food. Bing Turner of Heritage Farmers Market breaks down how food deserts reflect systemic classism. Laur...
May 09, 2024•36 min•Season 11Ep. 5
Songs like “Imagine” by John Lennon, “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy, and “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar have all become anthems that inspired people to stay in the fight for what they believed in. They were also a direct reflection of the cultures of their eras. Music continues to impact the world, and those behind the music are driving that change. Adult ISH host Nyge Turner connects with two music festival founders. Modi O , who started Trillectro. And, Carmena Woodward, also known as DJ Red C...
May 02, 2024•37 min•Season 11Ep. 4
About 4.2 million people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience some form of homelessness each year in the United States, according to the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty . Adult ISH host Nyge Turner connects with Emi Nietfeld , who wrote “ Acceptance ,” about her experience navigating being unhoused while studying at Harvard University. Emi shares resources that can help young people manage housing insecurity and explains why youth homelessness is less about personal respons...
Apr 25, 2024•25 min•Season 11Ep. 3
How do your thoughts and emotions change going into adulthood? We know growing up is hard, but what about it is so challenging? Host Nyge Turner explores the emotional tax of growing older and shares tips on transitioning from “young” to “young adult.” Joining us in this conversation is Stephanie Santos LCSW , who specializes in providing individual therapy to teenagers and young adults who struggle with anxiety and depression. Nyge also brings in Adult ISH production assistant Jalen Black to as...
Apr 18, 2024•36 min•Season 11Ep. 2
In March, the American Library Association (ALA) announced 4,240 unique book titles were requested to be banned from schools and libraries last year. The latest number of attempted book bans sets a new record, by a 65-percent increase over 2022’s previous highpoint (since the ALA has been tracking book censorship statistics). Nearly half of the books targeted are written by or about people of color and/or on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French kick off sea...
Apr 11, 2024•34 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Season 11 of Adult ISH delves into the complexities and nuances of young people “Standing Up.” Standing up for their rights as budding adults, their futures, the world they are inheriting, and even their innocence. Signal Award-winning co-hosts Oakland-based Nyge Turner and Atlanta-based Dominique “Dom” French return this season. Both BIPOC creators in their 20s, French and Turner, don’t sugarcoat hard truths because growing up ain’t always sweet. If you’re looking to get your sh** together as a...
Apr 04, 2024•3 min
Adult ISH co-hosts Dominique “Dom” French and Nyge Turner reveal untold BTS stories, while highlighting some of the podcast’s best moments with Aubrey Gordon , Dom’s mom, and former co-host Merk Nguyen . Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish . THANK YOU!...
Dec 14, 2023•42 min•Season 10Ep. 10
Adult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French have a heart-to-heart with “ Inherited ” host shaylyn martos about losing your cool in public. Plus, they answer questions from young listeners about handling embarrassing moments. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish . THANK Y...
Dec 07, 2023•32 min•Season 10Ep. 9
On this episode of Adult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French sit down with “ Hang Up ” podcast host Zakiya Gibbons to figure out ways to create conversations that have that spark! Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish . THANK YOU!...
Nov 30, 2023•28 min•Season 10Ep. 8
Adult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French are joined by creating Sr. Producer Davey Kim and original co-host Merk Nguyen to reminisce on how far the show has come, what they’re up to now and an epic cooking show down from seasons past. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adult...
Nov 23, 2023•25 min•Season 10Ep. 7
Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French ask queer & trans certified sex therapist Dr. Damon Constantinides what we can all learn from queer identity and sexuality. Together they explore how queer pleasure suffers from sex-phobia and what it means to queer your own sex life. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a d...
Nov 16, 2023•22 min•Season 10Ep. 6
Adult ISH hosts Dominique “Dom” French and Nyge Turner connect with Lacee Mouser of the Native Alliance Against Violence to discuss programs and resources aimed to prevent more Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Trans people (MMIWG2ST). Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH! Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.pr...
Nov 09, 2023•17 min•Season 10Ep. 5
Adult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French sit down with former NCAA athlete Sharon Darlene Washington Barnes to talk about how she and other Black athletes are being dehumanized by the objectification of their bodies and having their abilities dismissed as traits of race. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!...
Nov 02, 2023•27 min•Season 10Ep. 4
If you were being chased by a summer camp ghoul, would you run, hide, or fight? Youth putting the “Y” in YR Media, Nyge Turner and former senior producer Georgia Wright choose their own adventure as Dominique “Dom” French leads them through a spooky ookey tale.
Oct 26, 2023•34 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French host the podcast’s first event, with KQED Live. Among the highlights. they explore opening lines of communication and creative solutions with young people for the climate crisis with Lil Milagro Henriquez of Mycelium Youth Network and musician Bryan C. Simmons talks about the inspiration behind his new post-pandemic album “Nature's Harmony Vol. 1.” The episode also features storytellers from our sibling podcast, “Inherited.” Jasmine Hardy an...
Oct 19, 2023•48 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Plan your work, work your plan, and keep your options, mind, and heart open. Nyge Turner and Dominique "Dom" French talk about lessons learned from journalist L’Oreal Thompson Payton and her book “ Stop Waiting for Perfect .” As BIPOC creators in their 20s, Turner and French aim to create space to be curious in a world where we’re supposed to have everything figured out. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!...
Oct 12, 2023•31 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Adult ISH is back for an all-new season! For Season 10, co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French will take listeners back to the beginning, while exploring sensitive subjects and demystifying taboo topics with genuine curiosity and hope. They delve into the racist myth of Black athletic superiority; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) people; and how to handle every conversation from chit-chat to #RealTalk; and more. As BIPOC creators in their 20s, Turne...
Oct 05, 2023•2 min
In the Season 9 finale, Nyge and Dom talk to the season’s on-call therapist Keanu M. Jackson about whether or if not grudges serve us. Then, they sit down with Natalie and Kaitlin Prest from “Sisters,” a celebrated series by The Heart podcast, to discuss sibling rivalries, family beef, and how their relationship has evolved over the years. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!...
Jun 15, 2023•22 min•Season 9Ep. 8
In this episode, Dom and Nyge talk about how big business is taking over the concept of self-care, with help from on-call therapist Keanu M. Jackson and Ronald Young Jr. , host of the upcoming podcast “Weight for It,” a Tribeca Film Festival Official Audio Selection.
Jun 08, 2023•24 min•Season 9Ep. 7
In this special Pride episode, Dom, Nyge, & Georgia sit down with Bay Area drag queens Panda Dulce and Poison Oakland to explore their unique journeys into the world of drag, the joy the art form sparks, and how performers are fighting back against those trying to silence them.
Jun 01, 2023•30 min•Season 9Ep. 6
This week, Adult ISH is shaking things up with a special guest host: YR Media musician and audio engineering fellow Christian Romo! Christian and Dom get to the bottom of their guilty pleasures – what they are, where they stem from, and why they feel so dang guilty. With help from therapist extraordinaire Keanu N. Jackson , the duo explores pop icons, video games, The Bachelorette and so much more. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all ou...
May 25, 2023•23 min•Season 9Ep. 5
In this special, fictional episode, preteen Nyge, Dom and a cast of wacky characters undergo a hilarious day in the life at Salmon Oaks Middle School. Get ready to laugh, cry and cringe as we relive the high stakes mission of trying to be the coolest kids around. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!
May 18, 2023•22 min•Season 9Ep. 4
The internet can be such a negative place. Nyge Turner and special intern guest host Quinn Castro ask: Why exactly does being online make us so unhappy, fatigued, and burnt out? YR Media’s Marjerrie Masicat weighs in to unpack our culture of digital depression and social media spiraling. And, journalist Anna Oakes of the Radiotopia podcast Bot Love joins to chat about the surprising ways Artificial Intelligence can intersect with human emotions. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to y...
May 11, 2023•26 min•Season 9Ep. 3
It's that time of year again: college decisions. Every spring, young academics choose which college or university will be the one — if they’ve been accepted by the admissions powers that be… On this week’s episode of Adult ISH , hosts Dom French and Nyge Turner sit down with Emi Nietfeld , author of “Acceptance,” to discuss the tumultuous process of mining personal trauma for college application essays, and navigating hope for acceptance. Together, they ask: where should young folks draw the lin...
May 04, 2023•26 min•Season 9Ep. 2
