Behind the BJ podcast

After a long extended hiatus…. WE ARE BACK!  Yes… we know… we’ve been just a tad M.I.A. but we are back, and we’ll let you know what has been going on, and where we’ve been!  But now as Chicago and the country opens back up, its time to get back on the horse and be here for your entertainment!  Its time baby!  

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At Age 7, Benny Mathew immigrated to the US from India.  He grew up in a predominantly Sicilian neighborhood in the suburbs of Chicago, poor, chubby, and racially confused.  Later in life, it took watching his aunt, a real female role model, pass away from cancer, to see that he wasn’t living up to his own potential.  He ended a marriage that did not bring him joy anymore, moved to Chicago, and joined the ranks of the single life.  

We talk to Benny about this change and so much more (Including why Covid is the new Herpes!) on this week’s episode of Behind the BJ.  

Find Benny on Instagram @bmathew7, on Facebook @Banny Mathew, LinkedIn @ Benny Mathew, Youtube: @Orion3Chicago

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This week we welcome guest Nick Sautter to the studio.  Nick is a championship power lifter, a published scientist, an all around good guy and he is new to Chicago, single and trying to mingle!  Our first guest of 2021 will get into some of the gore details of his experience dating on the apps in the Covid world.  He teaches Jason the phrase “meet cute” and shares some truly crazy stories of just trying to find his perfect match!  You’re going to want to listen in on this one, but be prepared to laugh and to have your jaw drop on several occasions! 

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We are BACK!  After breaking for the Holidays and some other things… Brandye & Jason are back, and so excited to catch you all up on what’s been going on for the past few weeks.  We’ll catch everyone up on what’s been going on and where we’ve been.  We talk about our NYE celebrations to say “Bye Bitch” to 2020, and of course get into our 2021 resolutions.

Now we want to hear what YOUR resolutions are, and what fun / sexy times your New Years Eve brought you!

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Butt Glue is a thing guys!  On this week’s episode, Comedienne, Personal Trainer, Ping Ponger, and perennial Beauty pageant first runner up, Gina Melchiorri discusses her experiences both on and off the Miss Illinois stage (including butt glue)!  The hilarious Gina takes us through her own relationship, and how championship ping pong brought her love.  And don’t forget… #WheresTheQueso?

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After months of trying, Brandye and Jason finally have had the opportunity to speak to Todd Siddons, network marketing guru, motivational speaker, and, just like Jason, die hard Philadelphia Eagles fan!  As our first gay guest, Todd will talk to us about what his coming out experience was like, and just some of his storied relationships.  

Find Todd at www.toddsiddons.com, on Instagram @Todd.siddons and on Facebook at Todd Siddons. 

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In this week’s episode, Brandye and Jason interview the founder of the non profit organization Adulting 1101, Arthur Donovan to talk about another ugly side of Covid life.  Arthur discuses how the pressures of quarantine exposed some of the real issues that existed between he and his now ex-fiancee, and how all of this transpired while being forced to quarantine away from the outside world.  

We will also look at life after death (of a relationship), and find out if Instagram is the new Tinder… All this and more… listen now!

Find Arthur and his organization at www.adulting1101.org and on Instagram @adulting1101

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Brandye and Jason welcome relationship expert, author, and founder of zensensa.com, (and fellow red head) Thomas Westenholz on the show (All the way from London!) this week.  Thomas discusses some of the keys to a mature love and mature intimacy including Thomas’s 3 steps to intimacy & love.  Next, we discuss the 4 attachment styles and the 5 love languages and how understanding these can help you relate better with your partner.  

Find Thomas on www.zensensa.com and on Instagram @zen_sensa 

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This week we welcome Carlie S. to the studio to take us through her ups and downs of dating during a global pandemic.  Tune in to hear about how Carlie manages to get guys to fall in love after a first date and how that plays out when boundaries haven’t been fully established!  These are the realities of dating during Covid … enjoy!

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What happens when a global pandemic pushes you to leave your big New York City apartment to escape to a more livable suburb?  Well, if you’re our guest this week, you move in with your…. EX!  

In this week’s episode we interview Kirby S about her time over the past 3 months living with her ex boyfriend.  Did the quarantine lifestyle cause sparks to fly, or did it just reassure both of them that they truly are better off as friends?

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