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Adult ISH is an award-winning advice, storytelling, and culture podcast, hosted by Oakland-based Nyge Turner and Atlanta-based Dominique “Dom” French. BIPOC creators in their 20s, French and Turner don’t sugarcoat anything. Dive into a weekly mix of thoughtful conversations, immersive personal stories, and practical tips from charismatic special guests and beloved friends. With humor and heart, Nyge and Dom tackle each and every “adult” subject they can get their hands on. Destination: growt ...
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I’m back and better than ever!! follow my personal audio diary of navigating my life through college and taking steps towards adult-hood :)
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What happens when you're almost 30 and still trying to figure out adulthood? You make a podcast!
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Just a quirky girl and her guests chatting about all things "adult-ish" — the dirty things, the nerdy things, the sexy things, the boring things, the responsible things, the childish things, the cool things, and the not-so-cool things that comes at you when you're becoming an adult. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adult-ish--2822839/support.
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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 y…
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Heyyyyy! In this week’s episode I talk about the randomness on my mind primarily about fashion and clothing and finding and developing your personal style! I by no means am an expert just someone on a journey trying to find their own style picking up tips from others along the way. So from me and my Pinterest board I hope this episode finds you wel…
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I’m bacckkkkkk here’s to a new chapter in my life what I like, what’s going on and changes :) I’m keeping it short and sweet enjoy!
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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 …
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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 intersectional…
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this is just the beginning stay tuned for more episodes and keep up with my socials @adult.ish.pod & @eulaaaaaaa.m
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FEED DROP: MindShift - “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal” author Bettina Love
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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…
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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…
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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 pla…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 boo…
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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 creator…
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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 you…
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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 R…
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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 suppor…
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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 d…
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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 socia…
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The year is almost over, but we're not — and we've got a NEW episode for ya! Doing something she never thought she'd do, 'Adult-ish' host Afiya is back (better late than never) with a new episode featuring an unlikely special guest: her boss. Yes, you read that right. In this latest episode of 'Adult-ish,' Afiya and her FemmeBoss Raquel Martinez ta…
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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 p…
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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…
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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.Por YR Media and Radiotopia
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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…
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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 ev…
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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, Gir…
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