Zac kicks things off telling us about his creative idea for an anniversary gift. We hear how the couple met at San Diego Pride while Jordan was representing the United States Marine Corps in the Military Contingent. Sam is curious to hear how they prepared for a destination proposal. Jordan and Zac include all the messy details about the proposal, which makes it all the more special. We talk about men changing their last names after marrying and hear about what it’s like for Zac to be a military spouse.

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Eduardo Braniff is the Editor in Chief and co-founder of Men’s Vows. He’s been a guest at over 150 weddings and tells us about the most memorable ones he’s experienced. Listen to him talk about ginormous Mexican weddings, the number one piece of advice for giving toasts, and what it means to have an indulgent wedding. Sam tests Eduardo’s knowledge of Men’s Vows with a series of trivia questions. We explore the deeper meaning of the mission of Men’s Vows to “support men who marry”—creating a sense of community and challenging traditional gender roles when it comes to weddings.

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Jason is the author of Getting Groomed: The Ultimate Wedding Planner for Gay Grooms and was named one of Brides Magazine's Best Planners. Having witnessed as many weddings as he has, he brings a unique perspective to the meaning of marriage. Listen to Jason and Sam discuss the difficult questions of when to begin—or end—a marriage. Jason tells us about some of the most touching moments he’s observed at weddings. Sam asks about the differences between gay and straight weddings and makes a plea to listeners to be invited to more gay weddings.
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Read one of the New York Times articles consulting Jason's expertise: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/10/fashion/weddings/how-to-give-guests-an-active-role-in-your-virtual-wedding.html

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Carson is an advocate, coach, and public speaker in New York City. Hear how he coaches people to understand the narrative they write for themselves—and how to rewrite that narrative. Sam learns the meaning of the word ontology and wonders if he is outsourcing his self worth. Carson tells us about how he and his boyfriend didn’t allow the lack of accessibility for wheelchair users in New York City to keep them from seeing each other in the early stages of their relationship. Listen to Carson and Sam discuss self worth and body image in the era of Instagram.

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Lawrence and Alex dive back in for Part Two. We start by hearing about the book that they read together. Listen to the couple talk about how they met each others’ families and an interesting idea about the commonalities between a man from the American South and a man from the United Kingdom. Lawrence and Alex share some of the questions they get asked at couples therapy. Lawrence opens up about why he changed his name as a young adult.

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The conversation is off to a rocky start as Sam’s younger brother Lawrence tries taking over the hosting of the show. While the brothers catch a case of the giggles, Lawrence’s boyfriend Alex tells us about how they met. Hear Alex’s advice for first dates and why he reminded Lawrence of Indiana Jones. Sam and Lawrence talk about growing up together, dealing with gay stereotypes as kids, and their coming out experiences. 

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Husbands Jack & Greg recently celebrated their 36th anniversary as a couple, but were together for 30 years before they married. They were the first couple to be married in the state of Colorado using the Episcopalian wedding ceremony written for same-sex couples—a ceremony that Jack helped to write. Hear how they organized forums for LGBTQ people to tell their stories, and how it felt listening to people opposed to same-sex marriage. Find out why their own wedding ceremony almost ended early.

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Jonathan and Thomas of @daddyandpapa tell us how they became dads. We hear what parenting is like with two dads having daughters. One sibling’s kitchen misadventure ensues when Daddy and Papa come home with a new baby. They tell us what it feels like when people assume they aren’t the dads to their kids. Hear how they built their partnership while Thomas served in the military and Jonathan supported as an army spouse.
For questions on parenting, you can text Jonathan and Thomas (802) 278-0214
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You know Chris and Ian. They’re the funniest couple on social media. They were an overnight sensation and now have literally millions of fans, called “Bloomers.” Hear how they managed a bi-coastal relationship before moving in during quarantine. They explain each other’s generational idiosyncrasies in texting, play a word association game, and discuss Ian’s unique shower curtain situation. Listen to Chris share about the importance of play and working through miscommunication. Ian talks about the complexity of being a private person in the world of social media.
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Get to know fiancés Andrew and Ross, friends of Sam, as we chat over a few glasses of Aldi rosé. Hear how they managed a long distance relationship for several years before getting engaged and moving in together. Once again, another novel idea for a new dating app emerges. We learn why watching Netflix together isn’t in the cards for these two and hear how they set expectations for visiting one another. Andrew helps us understand how to view the world through someone else’s eyes as he tells us about his job working in diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare. Sam embarrasses himself when he mishears the word “dog.”

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