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 bac

29. Covid is the New Herpes… with Benny Mathew

Feb 1st, 2021 1h 26m

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, pa

28. If I see a Tit, I could see a Clit… With Nick Sautter

Jan 18th, 2021 1h 6m

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

27. New Year, Same old F**king ME!

Jan 11th, 2021 39m 41s

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 b

26. And your first runner up is… with Gina Melchiorri

Nov 23rd, 2020 1h 7m

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)

25. Coming Out On Top with Todd Siddons

Nov 9th, 2020 1h 28m

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 t

24. A Relationship Casualty of Covid with Arthur Donovan

Oct 26th, 2020 52m 12s

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 rea

23. Building Mature Love and Intimacy with Thomas Westenholz

Sep 14th, 2020 1h 16m

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 intimac

22. The Trials and Tribulations of Dating During Covid with Carlie S.

Aug 17th, 2020 1h 6m

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 boundarie

21. Shackin’ up with the Ex with Kirby B.

Aug 11th, 2020 43m 57s

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

20. And We’re Back!

Aug 4th, 2020 44m 50s

We are back! Yes, we know… you’ve missed us, and we missed you too! We took the month of July off, but we are back now. This week we keep things pretty light and give everyone a quick recap of what has kept us busy the past month. We’re sor

19. Sex Drugs & Rock n’ Roll with Nathan Iz

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 13m

What an episode we have for you this week! We are interviewing Nathan, a friend of ours who has led a crazy life that included a years long battle with drugs and alcohol. We talk to Nate about his battle and his long road to recovery, along wi

18. Ending the Love Triangle with Donna Chin

Jun 22nd, 2020 54m 58s

This week Jason and Brandye welcome another exciting guest onto the podcast! Donna Chin lives in LA where she finds herself immersed in the inner circles of the rich and sometimes famous. She discusses with us the LA dating scene, what it wa

17. When Love and Politics Don’t Mix

Jun 8th, 2020 56m 1s

Our world is in turmoil. Between the stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic and, even more so, the current events that have once again highlighted the racial divide in this country and around the world, it is impossible to be neutral in our politic

16. Mom, It’s okay if I’m still single! Feat. Danielle S. AKA British D.

May 26th, 2020 1h 11m

We welcome another wonderful guest into our studio for this week’s fun episode! As you may tell from the title, our main topic revolves around how to deal with the pressure that family and some friends can place on us to settle down and have a

15. Are we Just Friends?

May 18th, 2020 48m 41s

In these crazy quarantine times, it can be hard to fulfill certain… needs! While you may not want to start breaking social distance rules with total strangers, it can be tempting to act on the unspoken sexual chemistry between you and your fri

14. We’re Going the Distance

May 11th, 2020 1h 6m

Brandye and Jason attempt to use technology to their benefit in their first ever Zoom podcast recording. In this week’s episode they’ll tackle the subject of “Long Distance Relationships”. Having both experienced the ups and downs of LDRs in

13. Are We Going Crazy?

Apr 27th, 2020 39m 28s

As we creep into our 7th week of quarantine, Brandye & Jason are starting to go a little stir crazy! In this episode, we give updates on our own lives, our relationships, and our current mental states. The reality of being cooped up with our

12. Do you have a type?

Apr 20th, 2020 51m 52s

In this episode Brandye and Jason delve into dating “types”. As in, do you have a type (spoiler alert: most of you do), why do you have a type, and is it wise to try and date someone who matches what you think you want in a partner, or maybe

11. Keeping Busy

Apr 13th, 2020 59m 11s

As we all slide into our 4th week of being quarantined and socially distanced, Brandye and Jason discuss their thoughts on the current state of the world, how they are feeling about everything, and some of the different ways they have been tryi

10. Family Matters

Apr 6th, 2020 57m 53s

You’ve started dating someone and you think they’re great! But do they pass the friend test? What about when it gets a little more serious and you think you want them to meet your family? These are big steps in a relationship and in this epi

9. Hanging out to Dry

Mar 23rd, 2020 55m 3s

The world is in lock down / self quarantine. Your dating apps may be blowing up, and your exes may be sliding into your DMs, but it doesn’t mean much if you can’t see them, right? Those of you who are single are bound to end up in a bit of a

8. Love in the Time of Corona(Virus)

Mar 16th, 2020 51m 26s

We are in unprecedented times! The zombie apocalypse, err… Coronavirus may be upon us! Store shelves are empty as people are hoarding… toilet paper? And while some may want to practice social distancing, what does all of this mean for our da

7. Let’s just be friends!

Mar 9th, 2020 49m 59s

Let’s stay friends, okay? Is that ever a good idea? Brandye and Jason do a deep dive into whether or not it is possible to be friends with your ex, when it is, and when it definitely isn’t, and they also go over some basic tips for how to mak

6. The DoppelBänger

Mar 2nd, 2020 1h 37m

What’s the best way to get over someone? Get under someone who looks exactly like them! Brandye and Jason interview Chris and A, creators of the I’d App That Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id-app-that-podcast/id1460434471 ), a