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This week on Needs To Be Studied, we’re turning the mirror on ourselves and asking the uncomfortable question: Would you date you?

Billy unpacks what it means to be truly self-aware in relationships — the good, the bad, and the emotionally unavailable. We talk past relationship patterns, red flags we ignored (and waved ourselves), and what we’re doing differently in our next chapter of love.

PLUS: Billy spills the tea on his latest date night 👀 — how it went, what he learned, and whether there’s a second date in the cards. Spoiler: It was giving grown, intentional, and just a lil sexy.

Whether you're healing, hoeing, or somewhere in between, this episode will have you questioning your love habits and maybe texting your therapist.

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How many times have you said, “But I see so much potential in them…” only to end up heartbroken, drained, and wondering how you got here? In this episode of Needs To Be Studied, I’m joined by a certified relationship and dating coach to break down why we ignore the obvious, what it really means when someone shows you who they are — and why you need to start believing them the first time.

We’re getting into the real, raw truth about dating with your eyes open and leading with proactive energy, not desperation or delusion. Waiting for someone to "grow into" who you want them to be? That’s a setup for disappointment. We’re here to help you shift from chasing potential to recognizing emotional availability, consistency, and clarity from the start.

It’s time to stop hoping they’ll change and start listening to what they’re actually showing you.

🎧 Tune in if you’re tired of wasting time, love hard but smart, and want to date with intention, boundaries, and better results.

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This week, Billy’s in Los Angeles and he’s linking up with Jacob Willis from the Just Us Podcast to break down the #1 first date mistake that’s probably keeping you single — yes, YOU. 👀

From awkward vibes to oversharing trauma to showing up like you already planning the wedding... we’re unpacking why your first dates might not be hitting like you think. Jacob brings the realness, the laughs, and the perspective you didn’t know you needed.

Whether you're boo’d up, tired of ghosting, or tryna figure out why you never get that second date — this episode is for you.

🎙️ Special Guest: Jacob Willis (@jacobwillsofficial)
📍 Live from: Los Angeles, CA
📚 Hosted by: Billy The Bad Guy (@billy.thebadguy)

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In this episode, Billy catches up with the lovely Renay and things get real. From AI giving better relationship advice than your bestie, to how technology might actually be the thing saving our situationships—nothing is off-limits. We also get into friendship dynamics, Renay’s upcoming birthday (turn up loading 🎉), and Billy finally moving… but did he make a purchase he already regrets? (Of course he did.)

It’s laughs, life, and a little lowkey therapy—just the way we like it. Tap in!

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In this episode of Needs to be Studied, Billy the Bad Guy teams up with the hilarious and unfiltered Renay (@renayproppa on IG) to break down one of the messiest topics in the workplace—how to flirt with a coworker without ending up in HR. We’re giving you signs to look for if they actually like you back, and what you should NEVER do when shooting your shot in the breakroom.

Then we slide right into our next lesson: The Common Mistakes Friends With Benefits Make. Spoiler alert—it’s not just catching feelings. We’re studying the missteps, the red flags, and the unspoken rules that get ignored way too often.

Grab your notebook, this episode is full of tea, chaos, and “oh damn, that’s me” moments. Let’s get into it.

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Renay is back, and class is officially in session! After stepping away to grieve the loss of her father, she returns to share her healing journey and opens up about navigating grief while trying to keep it all together.

This week’s syllabus is loaded:
💸 How to ask a man for money without feeling broke or embarrassed
👄 Why some say oral cheating hits harder than sex
💔 Grief, healing, and showing up when your world falls apart

It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s still messy in all the best ways. Tap in and take notes — you don’t wanna miss this lesson.

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Welcome back to Needs to be Studied! In today’s lesson, I’m joined by the hilarious and insightful host of the Safe and Secure Podcast for a no-holds-barred convo that might just get us both detention. We’re talking Marriage vs. Dating—the pros, the cons, and the straight-up confusion.

From messy hall passes to getting expelled from situationships, we’re pulling out our old report cards and sharing wild dating stories from our younger, toxic years (yes, class, we had extra credit in chaos). Whether you’re applying for your marriage license or still getting played on the playground, this episode is full of laughs, lessons, and late-night confessions.

Grab your notebooks, take attendance, and get ready to study these relationship dynamics—because baby, this one needs to be studied! 🎒📚💋

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