In our season finale, we sit down and talk to two very special people, Maria's parents. Get a snack and buckle up. This story is full of joy, wisdom and lots of splashing around because as you know, all the greatest love stories begin at the pool at the YMCA...

Love is complicated, no? This time around, Tina discusses their personal journey in discovering they've got too much love for just one person and the nuances of romantically investing in multiple partners. 

You can follow Tina on IG and Twitter @Tinatwocats 

Jess gives us a taste of her standup with her retelling of an awkward sexual encounter that made her realize the importance of advocating for yourself and that maybe first times don't always need to set a precedent.

Content warnings: graphic language, sexual situations and suicide

You can follow Jess on IG @meetjessmartinez

Max discusses his time abroad studying theater in the UK during a tumultuous time back in 2013 with a focus on hope, healing and the importance of protecting and preserving safe creative spaces for people of color. 

For this episode, we want to issue a trigger warning as we discuss racism and gun violence in America. Please listen at your own discretion. 

You can follow Max Thomas on IG @thatsmaxthomas

Damon delights us with a story about his first love and as you can imagine, all the necessary ingredients are involved: Band camp, Sexual questioning and the soundtrack to Cruel Intentions.

You can follow Damon on IG @daymanroyster, and his podcast , Podcast 616 on Twitter @podcast616P3

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Produced by: The Trident Network

Edited by: Julie Schmerbeck

Hosted by: Maria Konopken and Julie Schmerbeck

Theme Song by: John Love