Relationsh!t Podcast

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Cuties, Brad and Cody (@brad.and.cody), inspire us; that is why they are our #QueerRelationshipGoals for the week. This Raleigh-based couple not only built a beautiful life together, but they manage to do it with smiles on their faces and this is why we think they’re great. Check them out on IG and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about what being a supportive partner means to them. Do you think you’re as supportive of your partner as you can be? If we asked them, would they agree? Tune in to find out what support looks like for the Critellis. Finally, Marko and Tony are joined at the Virtual Critable by comedian, actress, writer, and podcast host, Robin Hopkins (@realrobhops) to discuss her new podcast, Well … Adjusting, laugh about married life, and catch up since the trio hasn’t seen one another since before the pandemic. Get ready for the best laugh-ab workout of your life with this week’s episode!

Articles:

1. Romper: 11 Signs You Have a Supportive Partner Who Will Always Be There For You
2. HealthScope: Signs Your Partner Isn’t Supportive

Shit to Put On Your Radar:

• LOST SPACES X THE CRITELLIS - Marko and Tony are guests on last week’s episode of the Lost Spaces Podcast Check it out (HERE) everywhere you listen to podcasts, so you can hear more about the early days of their dating and how Georgie’s Alibi was a huge part of the story.
• WELL … ADJUSTING - Check out Robin Hopkins’s new podcast everywhere you listen to podcasts! Click HERE to listen on Apple Podcasts.
• WISH THE CRITELLIS A HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! Record a voice memo wishing Marko and Tony a happy 6-year wedding anniversary and email it to [email protected] to be a part of their anniversary episode of the podcast. Get your well-wishes in by the 21st of October to be on the episode!

Support the show

Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That’s (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at [email protected].

Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.

Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.

Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!

Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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Top contenders for our #QueerRelationshipGoals for the year, Andie and Jess (@twobabesonebarn) grace our conversation and social media pages, as they solidify the reasons why we started this highlight, to begin with. These Reno-based parents are the perfect example of love and light and we are so excited to give them a spotlight. Check them out on social media and let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about a topic that sounds incredibly boring and the equivalent of relationship beige: scheduling intimacy for couples. When two people are busy with careers, friends, and family, how do you keep the relationship fire burning? Is scheduling time to be sweet on one another as “blah” as it sounds? Check it out and let us know your thoughts. Then, the guys bring you the October edition of Listener Sh!tuations, where they read your relationship problems and try to give you guidance … Critelli-style

Articles:

1. BuzzFeed News: Scheduling Sex is Pretty Common, Actually
2. Life Sauce: 9 Secrets Busy Couples Need to Make Time for Better Sex

Shit to Put On Your Radar:

• WISH THE CRITELLIS A HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! Record a voice memo wishing Marko and Tony a happy 6-year wedding anniversary and email it to [email protected] to be a part of their anniversary episode of the podcast. Get your well-wishes in by the 21st of October to be on the episode!
• RATE & REVIEW RELATIONSH!T - Head to your favorite podcast platform and give the Relationsh!t Podcast a 5-star rating and review to help other listeners find the podcast easily!
• BUY A RELATIONSH!T T-SHIRT!!! Sizes are limited so hurry now and get your very own Relationsh!t Podcast t-shirt HERE!

Support the show

Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That’s (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at [email protected].

Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.

Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.

Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!

Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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This week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals are so obviously amazing and supportive of each other that we just HAD to feature them! Please allow us to introduce you to Tim (@tklockhart) and his husband Joseph (@married2themidwest). These foster parents are an incredible combination of social worker and military man who travel the world, enjoy cookies, and look good while having fun! Check them out on IG and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony grab a couple of ice packs and talk about the facts and myths surrounding the blue balls phenomenon. Are they really a thing? Are they as bad as men make them out to be? Listen to this week’s content to find out! Finally, Marko’s best friend Dwayne McFarlane (@dwayne.a.mcfarlane) joins the guys at the Virtual Critable for a quick catch-up. You’ll hear about their history, Dwayne’s dating woes, and the latest concert that took Lady McFarlane to California. Tune in for more insight into the Critelli’s lives and those that make up their village!


Articles:

1. Men’s Health: Is Blue Balls Real? Kinda, But You'll Be Okay. We Promise.
2. Healthline: A Guide to Mastering Orgasm Control for More Satisfying Sex

Shit to Put On Your Radar:

• BUY A RELATIONSH!T T-SHIRT!!! Sizes are limited so hurry now and get your very own Relationsh!t Podcast t-shirt HERE!
• During the month of October, all new Patreon proceeds will be donated to Tim McLemore and his nonprofit, Essential Hauss (@essentialhauss) - a program that helps house and support LGBTQ+ people that need assistance after leaving abusive relationships. Join us in helping them get started!
• Call in before the last week of October and wish the Critellis a happy wedding anniversary! Marko will put all the clips together for a special wedding anniversary edition of the podcast.

Support the show

Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That’s (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at [email protected].

Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.

Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.

Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!

Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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We absolutely love, love … but more than that, we LOVE the relationship of Christen (@chrisssiee_)and Heather (@hlfazz), our #QueerRelationshipGoals for the week. This mother duo is all the best parts of support, kindness, devotion, and connection wrapped up in one fantastic relationship. We are such fans of them and their family and know you will be too. Check them out on IG and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about the concept of ‘love at first sight’, and whether or not they actually believe it's possible or just gas. Can you actually look at someone and know that you’re in love with them? Or does it actually take conversation and drinks to come to that conclusion? Listen in on the conversation and see how the guys feel about it all. Then, @thecritellis bring you the September edition of Listener Sh!tuations.


Articles:

1. Marriage.com: Is Love at First Sight Real? 20 Signs of Love at First Sign
2. Psych Central: Can You Fall in Love at First Sight?

Shit to Put On Your Radar:

• T-Shirts for sale! Head to podrelationshit.com/shop right now and get a Relationsh!t Podcast T-Shirt for 15% off through the month of September! Use Code ‘SEASON6’ at check out to receive your discount!
• During the month of September, all Patreon proceeds will be donated to Tim McLemore and his nonprofit, Essential Hauss (@essentialhauss) - a program that helps house and support LGBTQ+ people that need assistance after leaving abusive relationships. Join us in helping them get started!

Support the show

Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That’s (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at [email protected].

Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.

Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.

Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!

Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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This week’s amazing and inspiring couple for #QueerRelationshipGoals are Frank (@vignolagram) and Troy (@instablackmon). World travelers, person motivators, heart resuscitators, and all-around excellent human beings, these guys are sure to make you smile and (dare we say it) set a great example for the rest of us. Be sure to tell them that the Critellis sent you because they are so adored that they may need you to guide them to the source of the referral! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about how your relationship past can affect your relationship present. Are you still traumatized by your ex? Is your current partner paying the price? Take your time to listen to this week’s episode. Then, revisit the Critable with Tim McLemore (@essentiallytim), who you may remember from a previous episode…but this time, Tim tells us that things weren’t as great with his boyfriend as we thought. In fact, Tim shares his experience with domestic violence and how he has turned what he went through into a safe space so that others can process what they are going through. We discuss his non-profit endeavor that was birthed from the fire and ash of his abuse: a beautiful phoenix that now marks our country. Buckle in because this guy is amazing!

Articles:

1. Business Insider: 11 Signs Your Old Relationships Are Affecting Your Current One
2. eHarmony: How To Leave The Past Behind And Be Present For Love

Shit to Put On Your Radar:

• T-Shirts for sale! Head to podrelationshit.com/shop right now and get a Relationsh!t Podcast T-Shirt for 15% off through the month of September! Use Code ‘SEASON6’ at check out to receive your discount!
• During the month of September, all Patreon proceeds will be donated to Tim McLemore and his nonprofit, Essential Hauss (@essentialhauss) - a program that helps house and support LGBTQ+ people that need assistance after leaving abusive relationships. Join us in helping them get started!

Support the show

Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That’s (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at [email protected].

Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.

Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.

Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!

Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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Cute and quaint Tennessee couple, Brandon and Sam (@brandon.and.sam) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. When they’re not busy traveling and loving on their two dogs, they’re busy loving on one another and inspiring us. Follow them on IG, double-tap their photos,  and show them just how great they are. Then, Marko and Tony sit down at the Critable with an important update about their lives and what has been going on with Tony’s health. August was a challenging month for the couple and they want to take a moment to inform listeners about the best way to handle an emergency, should it happen to you and your partner.

Articles:

1. Psychology Today: What to Do When Someone You Love is in the Emergency Room
2. Investopedia: Estate Planning: 16 Things to Do Before You Die

Shit to Put On Your Radar:

• T-Shirts for sale! Head to podrelationshit.com/shop right now and get a Relationsh!t Podcast T-Shirt for 15% off through the month of September! Use Code ‘SEASON6’ at check out to receive your discount!
• During the month of September, all Patreon proceeds will be donated to Tim McLemore and his nonprofit, Essential Hauss (@essentialhauss) - a program that helps house and support LGBTQ+ people that need assistance after leaving abusive relationships. Join us in helping them get started!

Support the show

Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That’s (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at [email protected].

Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.

Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.

Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!

Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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Season 6 opens with highlighting Kelvin and Reginald’s (@uncomplicatedtruestory) relationship as our #QueerRelationshipGoals. This gorgeous, Atlanta-based couple, is everything we love about love - sweet on each other and amazing together! Check them out on IG and let them know @thecritellis sent you. Then, after much anticipation (wink), Marko and Tony gather to talk about the most talked about album of 2022 … Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’. Of course Marko is a fan, but how does the album measure up to other Beyoncé albums for Tony? Tune in to find out as the guys go track by track to give their review of the entire album.

Stream Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/renaissance/1630005298

Shit to Put On Your Radar:

• If you are in New York, friend of the podcast and Critelli neighbor, Franck Hodelin (@franckh) is displaying his artwork at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning until 9/16 - so get there while you can!
• T-Shirts for sale! Head to podrelationshit.com/shop right now and get a Relationsh!t Podcast T-Shirt for 15% off through the month of September! Use Code ‘SEASON6’ at check out to receive your discount!

Support the show

Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That’s (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at [email protected].

Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.

Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.

Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!

Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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This week, we are highlighting the godfather of voguing, Willi Ninja as our #QueerHistory. After catching the attention of director Jennie Livingston and being the subject of the critically-acclaimed documentary Paris is Burning, Willi Ninja and voguing became a mainstay of ballroom and popular culture. His contribution to queer people as a whole is unparalleled, and the reason we are so excited to tell his story on this week’s episode. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about the decision to get married, why it made sense for them, and what their union means to themselves and each other. Is Marko a good husband? Was marriage the right decision for Tony? All these questions were answered during this week’s conversation. Then, for the season 5 finale, the guys bring you the June edition of Listener Sh!tuations, where they answer your relationship questions and give you guidance, Critelli-style.

Articles:

1. TIME: Gays and Lesbians Have Different Reasons to Get Gay Married, Study Says
2. TIME: Please Don’t Make Me Get Gay Married

Shit to Put On Your Radar:

• Relationsh!t is taking a much-needed break. The Critellis are cutting season 5 short and will return on September 7th for season 6 of the podcast. Re-listen to previous episodes and get all your Critelli content ahead of the new season of Relationsh!t.
• BUY A RELATIONSH!T T-SHIRT!!! Sizes are limited so hurry now and get your very own Relationsh!t Podcast t-shirt HERE!
• Our friends over at If These Ovaries Could Talk have been contributing to the queer narrative by telling stories about building queer families and showing how “normal” it is for us all. Give them a listen and support this incredibly important queer narrative!

Support the show

Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That’s (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at [email protected].

Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.

Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.

Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!

Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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LGBTQ+ rights activist and DOMA fighter, Edith Windsor is this week’s #QueerHistory. After meeting and falling in love with Thea Spyer, the two married in Canada at a time when gay marriage was not legal in the United States. When Spyer passed and Windsor was left as the executor and sole beneficiary to Spyer’s estate, the US government tried to tax Windsor for her earnings, not acknowledging a federal spousal deduction extended to opposite-sex couples. Windsor took this to the Supreme Court and won, which was a landmark start to same-sex rights that we all experience today. Then, the guys sit down to talk about our chosen family as queer people, and what it’s like to surround yourself with those that are not related to you by blood. Who is part of your chosen family and do the relationships intersect or run parallel with your biological family?


Articles:

1. Kristine Klussman: Connect by Cultivating Chosen Family 
2. Healthline: What ‘Chosen Family’ Means - and How to Build Your Own

Shit to Put On Your Radar:

• RELATIONSH!T X MARVIS PRIDE MONTH GIVEAWAY!!! During Pride Month, we are giving away a Marvis 7 Days of Flavor Gift Set to four selected winners. Head to our social media pages (@podrelationshit), answer the questions, and cross your fingers!
• BUY A RELATIONSH!T T-SHIRT!!! Sizes are limited so hurry now and get your very own Relationsh!t Podcast t-shirt HERE!
• Our friends over at If These Ovaries Could Talk have been contributing to the queer narrative by telling stories about building queer families and showing how “normal” it is for us all. Give them a listen and support this incredibly important queer narrative!

Support the show

Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That’s (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at [email protected].

Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.

Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.

Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!

Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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The Critellis had a busy week and have no new episode for you all. Catch up on previous episodes of the podcast and get caught up on your Relationsh!t guests, topics, and laughs. The guys will harass your ears next week.

Shit to Put On Your Radar:

• RELATIONSH!T X MARVIS PRIDE MONTH GIVEAWAY!!! During Pride Month, we are giving away a Marvis 7 Days of Flavor Gift Set to four selected winners. Head to our social media pages (@podrelationshit), answer the questions, and cross your fingers!
• BUY A RELATIONSH!T T-SHIRT!!! Sizes are limited so hurry now and get your very own Relationsh!t Podcast t-shirt HERE!
• Our friends over at the Minoritea Report Podcast are bringing new episodes every Monday so make sure you give them listen! Help support a queer BIPOC podcast and fall in love with the Aunteas and get yourself a sip of their tea.

Support the show

Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That’s (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at [email protected].

Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.

Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.

Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!

Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit