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The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 117| "They Not Your Friend"Link to Socials: https://linktr.ee/thebuffetpod Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(The Buffet Podcast with Brandan and Ciandra - YouTube)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (Brandan & Ciandra (@thebuffetpod) • Instagram photos and videos)  TikTok: The Buffet Pod (@thebuffetpod) | TikTok Support the Channel with a Donation: 💰Cashapp: https://cash.app/$thebuffetpod or $Thebuffetpod → Thank you for your support! Affiliates: Create 30 shorts from your videos in under an hour: https://www.opus.pro/?via=e63736  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebu...2024-04-0846 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 115| "Airfryer Girlfriend"What’s good fam! This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss the importance of having an airfryer girlfriend and explore some of the initial frustrations of being engaged and planning a wedding. Y'all know what time it is, pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(The Buffet Podcast with Brandan and Ciandra - YouTube)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (Brandan & Ciandra (@thebuffetpod) • Instagram photos and videos)  TikTok: The Buffet Pod (@thebuffetpod) | TikTok Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www.instagram.com/thedon1023/?hl=en) 2024-02-1246 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 114| "Increase Your Average"What’s good fam! This week we keep it light with talks about potential, the importance of hygiene, and growing and collaborating with your partner through time. Y’all know what time it is. Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(The Buffet Podcast with Brandan and Ciandra - YouTube)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (Brandan & Ciandra (@thebuffetpod) • Instagram photos and videos)  TikTok: The Buffet Pod (@thebuffetpod) | TikTok Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www.instagram.com/thedon1023/?hl=en)  Ciandra: @Wherethereissun (https://www.instagram.com/wherethereissun/?hl=en) 2024-01-2942 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 113| "Seed Gift"What’s good fam! This week Brandan discusses the idea of “push gifts” and other such new milestone celebrations. If women get a “Push” gift, then what are men supposed to get? Brandan discusses a topic from one of their long-time listeners and introduces the idea of a “Seed” gift. An overall pretty cathartic episode. Y’all know what time it is. Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(The Buffet Podcast with Brandan and Ciandra - YouTube)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (Brandan & Ciandra (@thebuffetpod) • Instagram photos and videos)  TikTok: The Bu...2024-01-1554 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 112| Marriage Pays MoreHappy New year fam! Welcome back. We hope y’all had a great holiday with the people you care about. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the potential income increase that comes with being married. Additionally, we discuss how expectations impact relationship satisfaction. Y’all know what time it is, pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(The Buffet Podcast with Brandan and Ciandra - YouTube)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (Brandan & Ciandra (@thebuffetpod) • Instagram photos and videos)  TikTok: The Buffet Pod (@thebuffetpod) | TikTok Support the Channel with a D...2024-01-0855 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 106|"Tolerating Our Weaknesses"What’s good y’all. Welcome back for another serving of the Buffet Podcast. This Week Brandan & Ciandra drop a surprising development in their relationship. Additionally, they discuss creating a relationship dynamic where we admire and appreciate our partners strengths as well as tolerate our partners weaknesses. We also discuss Ebony K. Williams latest viral clip. It was a great episode so pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) 2023-10-0946 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 104|"Forgiving Is For You"What’s good fam! Brandan & Ciandra are back with another serving ready to go. This week they discuss the ideas of forgetting vs forgiveness, bringing old s**t up after it's been resolved, and exploring the relationship attachment model. Interesting stuff. Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www.instagram.com/thedon1023/?hl=en)  Ciandra: @Wherethereissun (https://www.instagram.com/wherethereissun/?hl=en...2023-09-1854 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 100| If It's Not You, Then Who?Welcome back fam! We are back and Ciandra is a year older, feel free to send your well wishes. That being said, can being too nice hurt your chances in dating? Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss this as well as celebrating our 100th episode. Y’all know what time it is, pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www.instagram.com/thedon1023/?hl=en)  2023-07-311h 00The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 99| Make Em' Say Uhh!What’s good fam! We got another one for you, ready to go. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss The pressures to perform (sexually) on men and also explore reasons why communication can be difficult if one or both of you have difficulties expressing frustrations effectively. Y'all know what time it is, pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Support the Channel with a Donation: 💰Cashapp...2023-07-1752 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 98| Ladies, Shoot Your Shot!What’s good fam! Another week and another episode ready to go. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss women shooting their shot at the men they are interested in and also the difficulties in “Boss Women” have in dating and relationships. Y'all know what time it is, pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  (https://www.instagram.com/wherethereissun/?hl=en)  Support the Channel with a Donatio...2023-07-1039 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 97| Fear Is The Mind KillerWhat it do Fam! Another week and another serving ready to go. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the fear of losing your partner as well as thoughts on pick-me’s. There’s some other stuff in there too so pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Support the Channel: (https://linktr.ee/thebuffetpod)  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2023-07-0344 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 96| Don't Make Bae The Op!What’s good fam! This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss how easy it is to make your partner the enemy with the stories we tell ourselves. Also, there’s some laughs and giggles too. Welcome to The Buffet, let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Support the Channel: (https://linktr.ee/thebuffetpod)  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2023-06-2657 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 95| Aint No 50-50 Bih!What’s good fam. Welcome back, we got another serving ready to go. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the idea of 50-50 in relationships. Does it work or even make sense anymore? Additionally, they explore ways to look within and explore our own emotions to better be able to identify, conceptualize, and communicate our thoughts and feelings. Let us know what strategies y’all use to understand how you’re feeling and thinking in the moment. Pull up a seat, let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9...2023-06-1938 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 94| It's All A TransactionWhat’s good fam. It’s been a couple weeks and we back with another episode for the people. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the misconceptions behind transactional relationships and explore the ways we frequently ruminate. Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Support the Channel: (https://linktr.ee/thebuffetpod)  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/th...2023-06-1238 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 93| No Such Thing As Too ClingyWhat’s good everybody. Another episode ready to go. This week Brandan & Ciandra talk about whether believing in soulmates reduces your chances of meeting them as well as whether or not there’s such a thing as “too clingy.” Y’all know what it is, pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Support the Channel: (https://linktr.ee/thebuffetpod)  --- Support this podcast: http...2023-05-2240 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 92| You Can't Handle The VulnerabilityWhat’s good everybody. Thanks for pulling up for another serving. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the importance of handling your partner's vulnerability as well as the difference between being honest, transparent, and vulnerable. I know! I thought it was kinda the same thing too, but it's not. Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Support the Channel: (https://linktr.ee/thebuffetpod)  --- ...2023-05-1555 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 91| Loneliness KillsWhat’s good everybody. Another week and another fix’n from The Buffet. This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss the health dangers of loneliness and as well as how a man lost his woman because he didn’t want to talk to her for 10-15 min a day.  Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Support the Channel: (https://linktr.ee/thebuffet...2023-05-0841 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 90| Soulmates & Spontaneous vs Responsive DesireWhat’s good fam. Welcome back to another week with another serving ready to go for you. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the idea of soulmates as well as the difference between spontaneous vs responsive desire. Let us know where yall fall on these topics, do you believe in soulmates? Are you more responsive or spontaneous with your desire? Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Supp...2023-05-0134 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 89| How Do We Fix It Jesus!?What’s good fam! We got another one ready for yall as Brandan & Ciandra discuss how easily we identify our partners' habits as the issue instead of exploring how our own expectations have shaped our responses. Y'all know the deal by now. Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Support the Channel: (https://linktr.ee/thebuffetpod)  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...2023-04-2452 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 87| Tomorrow Isn't Promised, Clap Cheeks Today!What's good fam, this week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the importance of clapping cheeks and maintaining a healthy cheek clapping routine because it helps maintain intimacy. Also, We reiterate how important it is to choose wisely your life partner. Why? Because the numbers will astound you with how much of your life they will influence. Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA)  IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en)  Support the Ch...2023-04-1048 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 83| Why Can't You Just Love Me For Me?What’s good everybody. Another week brings another serving at The Buffet. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the need we may feel to make changes in our partner. We also talk about how hard it is for men to get an apology out of our women. It’s that time so pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) Support the Channel: (https://linktr.ee/thebuffetpod) ...2023-03-0659 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 82| What Does Dating for Potential Mean?What's good everybody, hope ya'll having a good Black History Month. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss dating for potential. There's been a lot of talk about whether or not you should be dating someone based on their potential. What comes to mind when you think "potential?" What does it mean? what does it look like? It's an interesting topic so lets get into it. Let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) ...2023-02-2746 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 79| Do We Give Up Too Soon?Welcome back everybody, we got another serving ready to go. This week we talk about our FLOTUS Mrs. Michelle Obama and her worry that we all give up too soon when it comes to relationships. Does it seem like nobody is trynna do the work? Are they just in it for the easy times? What do y'all think? Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www...2023-02-0644 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 78| Love & AffectionWhat’s good family! Happy New Year and  long time no see. We been gone for a while but we back with another serving of the buffet. This week we discuss the giving and receiving of affection. Are you a giver or receiver? It's been a lil while but I’m sure y’all remember how it goes. Pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) Brandan: @TheDon1...2023-01-3043 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 77| Conflict Is InevitableWhat’s good Fam, We back after a lil break with another serving. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss some ways that you can handle conflict in a relationship. There's managing conflict and there's resolving conflict and how you navigate this process can make or break a relationship. Conflict is Inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be life or death. Y’all know what time it is, pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.in...2022-11-2152 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 76| Relationship DarwinismWhat’s good fam, welcome back for another serving. This week Brandan & Ciandra have a whole convo based on the statement: “50/50 (in a relationship) is a roommate.” This leads to discussions on the meaning of “provide and protect” and how the emphasis on toxicity as well as the under-appreciation for the “solid” and “boring” man will lead to a Darwin moment for relationships. Y’all know what time it is, pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (h...2022-11-0757 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 75| Family MattersWhat’s good y'all, we're back at it again for another serving. This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss the ways in which our family of origin can impact our beliefs and actions in dating & relationships. Can you identify any habits or behaviors you picked up while growing up with your family? Does it serve you and the relationship you want to have? You know what time it is, grab a plate and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @Th...2022-10-311h 11The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 74| Who Are You Cuffin This Season?What’s poppin fam! Thanks for pulling up to The Buffet for another serving. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss common issues in communicating needs in relationships and some of our rules when participating in the yearly Cuffin Season Games.  Y'all know what time it is, pull up a seat and let's eat. Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www.instagram.com/thedon1023/?hl=en) Cia...2022-10-171h 01The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodBuffet Podcast Episode 73| Why You Gotta Make It Complicated?What’s good fam, welcome back to another serving of the Buffet Podcast. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss gender roles. Do you subscribe to gender roles? What do they look like? Is it the same for everyone? Are they useful or are we just making things more complicated than they need to be? Grab a plate and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www.instagram.com/thedon1023/?hl...2022-10-0354 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodBuffet Podcast Episode 72| Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, What Does Romance Mean For You?What’s good fam, welcome back to another serving of the Buffet Podcast. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss romance: What does it mean? What does it look like? Does it look the same for everyone? Grab a plate and let's eat! Quiz link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/relationships/hopeless-romantic-test Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www.instagram.com/thedon1023/?hl=en) Ciandra: @Wherethereissun (ht...2022-09-261h 03The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet Podcast Episode 71| Tell Me How You Really FeelWhat’s good Fam, welcome back for another serving. There’s been a lot of talk in the ether about Men’s vulnerability, so this week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the importance of emotional vulnerability, specifically a man's ability and willingness to be vulnerable with his partner. You already know what it is, grab a plate and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www.instagram.com/thedon1023/?hl=en)2022-09-191h 03The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodBuffet Podcast Episode 70| If You Broke, Just Say That!What’s good fam! If you broke just say that! It’s kinda funny but also a lot true. This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss how, when, and why it's important to discuss finances in a relationship. Pull up a seat and let's eat. Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www.instagram.com/thedon1023/?hl=en) Ciandra: @Wherethereissun (https://www.instagram.com/wherethereissun/?hl=en) ...2022-09-1234 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodBuffet Podcast Episode 69| This Is The Only Way To Define A RelationshipWelcome back fam! We got another serving ready for you this week. Brandan & Ciandra discuss defining a relationship and the ways our difficulty doing so gets us hurt, angry, and confused. There have been many ways to describe a relationship but only ONE way to really define it. Let’s eat! Article: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/types-of-relationships Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube:( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA) IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://ww...2022-09-051h 06The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodBuffet Episode 68| Why Divest?What’s good fam. We back at it in the kitchen cooking up again. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss a clip from WeNeedToTalk about divestment and interracial dating. Are there benefits to it? Is it all bad? WTF is the divestment movement? These questions and more on this week's episode. Y'all already know what time it is, Let’s eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA IG: @TheBuffetPod (https://www.instagram.com/thebuffetpod/?hl=en) Brandan: @TheDon1023 (https://www...2022-08-2938 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodMr & Mrs...Maybe?What’s good fam! Welcome back for another week of The Buffet. This episode Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss the status of marriage in 2022. Is it something that should still be sought after? Grab a plate and let’s eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2022-08-2250 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodBuffet Podcast| Episode 66: Couldn't You Just Date An "Unparented Person?"What good fam! Another week down, another plate of that fuego ready to serve. This week Brandan & Ciandra explore the relationship expectations for in-laws and step-children. There may be a lot more relationships you have to cultivate than just the one with your partner. Grab a plate, pull up a seat, and let’s eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...2022-08-151h 04The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodBuffet Episode 65| Do You Baecation?Happy Monday Fam! Another week and another episode ready to serve. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss their recent baecation and the many benefits that can be found in and during a vacation with your bae. Grab a plate and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit ...2022-08-0849 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 64: Does Happy Wife Mean Happy Life?What's good Fam! We’ve all heard the phrase “Happy wife, happy life” but is it true? What have been the results of this motto and belief system? This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down over a nice drink and discuss this very topic. So pull up a seat, grab a plate and let’s eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yi...2022-08-0136 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodIs Age Nothing But A Number?Happy Monday Fam! Another week and another episode served hot and ready. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss dating with age gaps. Does it matter how large the gap is? If so, how much is too much? Why would you even want an age gap? Grab a plate, pull up a seat, and let's eat! Welcome to The Buffet. Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhe9JF5uQJZwbAvinIkTLA IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun 2022-07-111h 02The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodWhat's The Impact of Social Media on Dating & RelationshipsWhat’s good family! We’re back at it after a brief break. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the impacts of social media on relationship expectations. Needless to say both sides make it seem like it's a food desert out here, but is it really? Pull up a seat and let’s eat!   P.S. Check us out on YouTube bih, we on video now! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com Youtube: TheBuffetpod  IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music...2022-07-0450 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodWhat's The Value of Self-Worth?What’s good fam! This week Brandan & Ciandra cut their teeth on the topic of Self-Worth. What can you do without a healthy sense of self-worth? How does a lack of self-worth impact your life and relationships? These questions and more are discussed and we invite you and yours into this conversation. Welcome to The Buffet, let’s eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- ...2022-06-1355 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodWhat's Your Check-In Policy?Good Day Fam! This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the importance of relationship check-ins. This episode is for when you ask “how are you doing?” and you want the real answer. If you’ve ever felt unsure or felt the need to know how well you are doing in your relationship, it’s time for a check in. It could be a simple set of questions or a detailed conversation. So what’s your policy? Grab a plate and let’s eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @Th...2022-06-0645 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 59: What Will Be Your LegacyWhat it do fam! We got another one for ya. Brandan & Ciandra going far into the future on this one as they discuss Legacy. What will be your legacy? Will your partner be a part of it and what role(s) will they play? Grab a plate, pull up a seat, and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Supp...2022-05-3040 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodDo You Make Decisions With Your Partner?What’s good people. This week Brandan & Ciadra discuss making decisions as a couple. Asking questions such as: Can you still make single decisions when you are in a relationship? When do you start making decisions as a couple? What type of decisions do you need to make together? Y’all know the deal by now. Grab a plate, pull-up a seat, and lets eat. Welcome back to The Buffet! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit In...2022-05-2354 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodHave You Considered Conscious De-Coupling?What's really good fam! Y'all ever think about why breaking up is so hard to do? This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss their thoughts on this topic. Could it be a combination of shame and the cultural norms that encourage unhealthy responses to the end of a relationship? Or maybe errrbody toxic AF? Finally, they discuss the relatively new idea of conscious decoupling as an alternative to "The Break-Up." I hope y’all ready to grab a plate and pull up a seat. Welcome to The Buffet! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod...2022-05-1657 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodHow Do You Balance Being Busy AF With a Healthy Relationship?Damn you busy AF! What? You don’t have time to date? Well this week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss some of the frustrations of trying to maintain a healthy relationship while being busy AF. It was hard y’all. Pull up a seat and let’s eat!  P.S. Congrats to Ciandra for completing her Graduate Program and to all the 2022 Grads! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Y...2022-05-0941 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodHow Are You Sabotaging Your Relationship?What’s poppin! Everyone has that voice in their head that tells you if something is wrong and helps you get out of potentially bad situations, but sometimes that voice can ruin relationships if you let it. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss the inner saboteurs that we all have that can be negatively affecting your life whether that be in relationships or life in general. We all have 'em, but let’s talk about it. You know what time it is. Grab a plate, pull up a seat, and let’s eat! ...2022-05-021h 12The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodHow Do You Define A Successful Relationship?What it do baby, it's the Ice-Man Paul Wa…wrong intro. What’s good Fam! Another week down and another episode fresh out the Kitchen. How do you define a successful relationship? What metrics do you use to measure that success? What examples did you see that influenced these metrics? This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss these questions. Y’all know what time it is. Grab a plate, pull up a seat, and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun --- S...2022-04-2551 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodWhen Did You Start Dating Seriously?Good Day Fam! Have you ever considered the messaging you have received growing up about dating and when you should (or shouldn’t settle down)? This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss what these messages were and how those messages may have affected your timeline aka when you started taking dating seriously. Y’all know what time it is, pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clue...2022-04-1858 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodAre you dating for Love or Compatibility?What's good fam! Another week down and we got another serving for you. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss whether you should still be dating for love in 2022. Is it the most important part of a successful relationship? Does it matter? They also discuss some love bombing hijinks and how you can unexpectedly find yourself in an entanglement. So y'all know what time it is, pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit2022-04-1153 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodProtect Black women from what?Alright y'all, hopefully after this we are done talking about Will & Jada. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss The Slap (not the TV mini-series) and the broader discussion of protecting of Black Women. Things may heat up a lil bit about this seldom discussed topic. What's your stance on the protection of your woman? Do you swing first and ask questions later/never or is it a no violence zone for you? Let's eat. I hope you’re hungry! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 ...2022-04-0456 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodWhy won't women settle?What's good fam! There's been a lot of talk about "settling" but it's said as if it's such an ugly word, why is that? Brandan & Ciandra are sure the reasons are many but during this week's episode they discuss some of the ways that misunderstanding, miscommunication, false expectations mixed with sprinkles of insecurities & bad history have contributed to arguably ones of the largest divides between our men and women in dating we've seen in centuries (we could be being hyperbolic here but lowkey it seems like it). This episode may be spicy to some, but y'all bang with us...2022-03-281h 05The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodWhen are you cheek eligible?What's good fam. Ya'll ever wonder when you should have the sex talk (insert clapping sounds, IYKYK)? do you have a rule about when to have sex? Perhaps you have some non-traditional ideas about sex and you wonder, when do I broach this topic? 1st date? 3rd date? before or after? Brandan & Ciandra are here this week to discuss these topics, it's a lil spicy but y'all already know what time it is when you come eat at the buffet. Pull up a seat, grab a plate and let's eat! 2022-03-211h 07The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodHow do you practice self-love?What's good everybody! This week Brandan & Ciandra get right into discussing a very important but often overlooked topic: Self-love. We hear it said, but do we know what it is or better yet, do you practice it in real life? Have you considered how loving yourself can affect your relationships (romantic or otherwise)? Well if wanna hear more, then you know what to do. Grab a plate and pull up a seat, Lets eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun 2022-03-1447 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodAre you the sneaky link?What's really good fam! This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and get into the sharing of their relationship on social media. They ask each other and the people, Are we ready to be on the gram? Can I tweet about our last fight? What do you put on the internet and what do you keep off? We all have our preferences for how we curate our relationship online and in the real world. So is your relationship private, public or are you the sneaky link? Let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com2022-03-071h 00The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodIs trying to be "alpha" causing single-parent families?What's good fam? This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss a hot topic in the community. There's been a lot of talk about "alpha" this and "high value" that but are you ready for an alpha? and is single motherhood good for the community? "Alpha," "Beta," "Sigma," Leo, Scorpio, Cancer. They are all ways in which we label and classify each other, but to what end? “It’s because I’m an Alpha male” can be overheard said right before a toxic statement. If you roll your eyes like the rest of us and feel like the weight people assign to these la...2022-02-2855 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodRelics of the PastWhat's good fam! My ex is calling by 6lack might just be the soundtrack of this episode. This week, Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss what kind of things do you keep or let go of from your past relationships. Does your new partner have a say so in that conversation? We talking relics of the past ya'll so pull up a seat and let's eat, welcome to The Buffet! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun 2022-02-2149 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodAre we there yet?What it do fam! Brandan & Ciandra are back at it again this week discussing the stages of relationships. We have all heard of the Honeymoon stage, but what happens after that? It certainly can't be the only part of the relationship, grandma and grandpa don't look like they in that stage anymore and they may been married decades. Let's find out, so grab a plate, pull up a seat, and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit ...2022-02-1455 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodCompromise for what?Good day to you fam! Compromise, Accommodation, Agreeableness and Submission. We are hitting all the buzzwords in this episode. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss if you need them in a relationship. For some of you this is a review but for those of you who are new to being in a relationship you might want to listen real close!  You may have never had the opportunity to practice these skills in your family of origin or in your last few relationships but you better start learning if you want to keep your current or future partnership healthy. Y'all know w...2022-02-071h 00The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 42: Are boundaries needed to maintain a healthy relationship?What's good fam! Have you ever felt like your work and life responsibilities are constantly running into each other? That you are spending so much time taking care of others' needs that it's difficult finding time for yourself? Does your partner do something that annoys you or share different interests and you are feeling guilty or frustrated about voicing them because it may require you to pull time away from the relationship to complete? You aren’t alone. This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss the importance of establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries within a relationship. So grab a...2022-01-3153 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodWho is responsible for fighting for the relationship?2021 saw the end of a few celebrity relationships and some peeks into the inner workings of a few other relationships. The tea was hot! Each time a break up was announced we were left wondering, could they have done more to stay together? That’s what we are asking in this episode: Who shows up for the fight to save a relationship? Is one party more responsible than the other? Grab a plate and pull up a seat and let's eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 ...2022-01-2453 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 40: Are Black Women out of order? Pt. 2We back with part 2 of our discussion of Shahrazad Ali’s controversial book “The Blackman’s guide to Understanding the Blackwoman.” We wrap up our thoughts and feelings on the current state of black relationships and how we all must work to rebuild our families and community to be as strong as they can be. Grab a plate and pull up a seat at the Buffet! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soun...2022-01-171h 12The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 39: Are Black Women out of order? pt.1We coming in hot on this one Y'all. Have you heard that the Black woman is “out of order”? How does that sit with you? During this episode we review the ideas of Shahrazad Ali’s controversial book “The Blackman’s guide to Understanding the Blackwoman”. The book is over 30 years old but her interviews go viral every few years because the same challenges persist in the black community. Grab ya milk because this is a spicy one, but it’s necessary we think. Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod2022-01-101h 01The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 38: Do you know what today is?Its our anniversary fam!!! So this week Brandan and Ciandra decided to sit down and review the year with some thoughtful reflection. We encourage you and yours to follow along and don't be afraid to be vulnerable or spicy (wink, wink). It's good to hear from all parties. I know ya'll hungry so let's eat. PS. Happy New Year Y'all!!!! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at http...2022-01-0356 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 37: Do people in hell want ice water?I'm sure you know what you want, but do you know what you need? Really, what do you need in order to make a relationship work? If you had it right in front of you would you be able to see it and know it? What about 10 years from now? When you make a decision about who to be with, remember that you are making that decision for now but also for later.  That being said, is there a difference between changing and evolving in a relationship? Ya'll know the deal, pull up a seat and let's eat! 2021-12-2055 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 36: Who are you calling bro?Don’t call me bro. What is the value of friendship in your relationship? What do people mean when they say we started off as friends or be friends first then lovers. Is that even possible and do we even want that. Listen in for our review of friendship in relationships and why Brandan won’t let Ciandra call him bro. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-12-1356 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 35: Is them yo peoples?It’s time for the holidays. Which means you might be meeting your partner’s parents for the first time. This week we equip you with some questions to consider before the big meet up. There is a lot to learn so pull up a seat and let’s eat. Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters...2021-12-061h 01The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 34: Do opposites attach celebrity editionWhat's good fam! Brandan & Ciandra are back again with a part 2 to last weeks episode about attachment. They give a deeper insight into avoidant and anxious attachment while trying to identify popular celebrities that may fall within the 3 attachment styles. We discuss Summer Walker, Adele, Dababy & Dagirl, Drake, and a few other popular names. Ya'll know the deal by now, grab a plate and pull up a seat for another serving of the Buffet! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit2021-11-2955 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 33: Do opposites attach?Episode Summary:  Welcome back Fam! This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss a book they recently read entitled “Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and how it can help you find and keep love.”  Do you know which attachment style you have? To start, let's make one thing clear: It's either you’re secure or you’re unsecure. They talk through the different attachment styles and share some ideas about navigating this conversation with a partner. We love a good read and this book is one of them. So grab a plate, pull up a seat and let's eat! Check ou...2021-11-221h 04The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 32: What's toxic femininity?We back at it again with a good one y’all. This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down to discuss toxic femininity, toxic masculinity and just all around toxic behavior. A question is posed, if toxic masculinity exists, is there such a thing as toxic femininity? TL:DR It comes from both sides and really exists in a desire to be dominant and in complete control of the situation. It comes from a desire to attain independence over mutual respect, vulnerability and team work. Y'all know what time it is, grab a plate and pull up a seat for another ep...2021-11-1559 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 31: Does your IG match ya life?Not on Beyonce’s Internet! We are back this week with another one y'all. This week Brandan and Ciandra discuss phone/social media etiquette. How important is social media in your life? do you go looking for info before the first date? the second? How do you figure out who bae is online and are y’all even on the same internet?  Grab a plate, pull up a seat and join us for another serving at The Buffet! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Cia...2021-11-0856 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 30: We beefin or what?What’s up y’all? Did you miss us? Well we are back and this week we are talking about conflict. First let’s get something straight: the views on this pod are in support of healthy relationships so if you are on toxic time this may not sit well with you. We choose peace over here but every once in a while problems pop up so we walk through what we do when that happens. Y'all know what time it is. Grab and plate and pull up a seat at The Buffet! Email: TheBuf...2021-11-011h 11The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 29: What are your relationship deal breakers?What's poppin' fam! This week Brandan & Ciandra break bread (and sip wine) over relationship deal breakers. Do you have them? I know we do. Let us know if yours are similar, let us know if they different. We will be doing follow-up on this episode in the future so let us know how ya'll feel about this topic. As always, our intent is to elicit conversation with you and yours while also having a good time. So grab a plate, pull up a seat and listen as we give ya'll another serving of endless food for thought! Welcome to...2021-10-1855 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 28: Are men intimidated by successful women?Peace, love, and health family! We serving more food for thought, hot and ready. This week Brandan & Ciandra sit down and discuss the much debated topic of "are men intimidated by successful women?" Ya'll already know the deal, this ones a lil spicy but that just means you may need some milk. We hope this episode helps start a conversation with you and yours. So, grab a drink, pull up a seat and listen. Welcome back to the Buffet! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-10-111h 11The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 27: What's tonights conversation?This week we are going back and forth with some interesting questions from “Tonight’s Conversation” Card game. We cover everything from jealousy to cheating to unplanned pregnancy. Think about how you would feel in response to these questions. Then think about your partner. Grab a plate and pull up a seat cause you don’t want to miss this food for thought! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit...2021-10-0440 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 26: Should you date your equal?What's happenin' Fam! We got another topic ready to serve. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss dating your "equal." What does that even mean and what would it even look like? To find out make sure you engage those active listening skills. So grab a plate and pull up a seat as we continue to give your another week of endless food for thought. It's The Buffet, bih! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro...2021-09-271h 01The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 25: How do you know if they're the one?Ayy folk! Hope you got an appetite because we got another one (DJ Khalid voice) for y'all. This week Brandan and Ciandra discuss how you know if your partner is the one. I hope our conversation sparks one with you and yours. Y'all already know how we get down over here so grab a plate, pull up a seat and lets eat!  Special shout out to Pauline for the question Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit I...2021-09-201h 00The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 24: Should Terms and Conditions apply?When things go left do you wish you had an opt out for your relationship. Don’t you think the business world could teach us a little bit about navigating the terms of our relationship and setting up firm boundaries. We definitely differ on this topic so pull up a seat and let’s eat. Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast...2021-09-1358 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 23: Do you even know your bae!?We got another one y'all! This time Brandan & Ciandra take a quick couples quiz and discuss their answers with you, the people. Here's hoping some of these questions and answers sparks a lil convo with you and yours. Ya'll know the drill by now, pull up and lets eat! Article Used: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a32160810/couples-quiz-questions/ Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clue...2021-09-0657 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 22: Are Yeeks on the table?Welcome back people, another week another topic! This week Brandan and Ciandra discuss some dating golden rules. They answer the question of: should there be baseline expectations that most if not all dating adults can agree on? If so, what would be included in this list. This is by no means a finite list, this is only food for thought. We hope this topic encourages you and yours to continue the conversation. Let us know what you would like to add and if possible include your reasoning. As always, we stay eating over here so grab a plate, pull...2021-08-301h 05The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 21: Can you treat me like a bad bitch?This another week and another topic served to the people. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss birthdays and holidays. When are you responsible for planning birthdays in a relationship? should you be? what about holidays where you are coming from differing family traditions? One thing is for certain, we stay eating round here. So grab a plate and pull up a chair at The Buffet and enjoy another serving of endless food for thought!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-08-2352 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 20: Who hurt you!?Insecurities, we all have them. It's important to know what yours are because they can and will influence your behaviors in life and especially your romantic relationships. This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss relationship insecurities commonly experienced by men and women. So grab a plate, pull up a seat and listen to another serving of endless food for thought at The Buffet! articles mentioned in episode: https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/8-signs-you-are-insecure-in-your-relationship/ https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/most-common-insecurities-among-men-and-how-conquer-them/ Intro/Outro music song ‘Yi...2021-08-161h 10The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 19: Who is responsible for pregnancy?What's good foodies! This week Brandan and Ciandra go back and forth over the question of Who has primary responsibility getting pregnant? This topic is already spicy off-top! You might need some milk. Grab a plate and pull up a seat, because we eating over here at The Buffet! Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-08-0955 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 17: Dafuq U mean!?Episode Summary: Can we talk for a minute? (Tevin Campbell voice,) (if you know, you know) But for real y’all, does it ever feel like you and your partner can’t get the communication right or better yet that y’all don’t speak the same language? This week Brandan and Ciandra review their thoughts and feelings about sociolinguist Dr. Deborah Tannen’s book “You Just Don’t Understand Women and Men in conversation”. You don't want to miss the insight or the spice. Pull up a seat and let’s eat. Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcl...2021-07-2659 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 16: Is you f*ckin with em or nah?This week Brandan and Ciandra continue serving endless food for thought to the people. They discuss the topic of: is it better to like or be like your partner? Does it matter if you are similar or nah? Grab a plate and tune in because we stay eating at The Buffet.  Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-07-191h 04The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 15: Drop D*ck off and DipThis week Brandan and Ciandra are bringing out that heavy spice for the meal. They talking that sex talk, when do you have that conversation? what's included? what about the expectations and pressures we each feel to perform? They go in this week and if you're not careful you may get burned, so be warned. So grab a plate and pull up a seat but make sure you got some milk because this episode has extra kick!  Welcome to The Buffet people, Let's eat! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-07-121h 16The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 14: Where do you learn how to be a good romantic partner?How do you even know if you have what it takes to be in a healthy happy romantic relationship? This week Brandan and Ciandra talk through how your lived experiences and society condition you for partnership. We even review 7 tips for being a better partner. There’s a lot to cover so grab a seat and let’s eat. Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-07-051h 10The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 13: What does it mean to date with intention?This week Brandan and Ciandra discuss the importance of dating with intention. What does that mean? is it the same for everyone? How does one even date with intention?  Of course theres tangents but that's part of the meal. Grab a plate, pull up a seat and listen as Brandan & Ciandra continue to serve some of that good food for thought. follow us in IG @thebuffetpod Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-06-2850 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 12: Who and What comes first (in relationships)?This week Brandan and Ciandra dig in with a question of priorities. Relationship management is a key skill in personal and professional areas of our lives and differing philosophies in our romantic relationship could do damage. So grab a plate, pull up a seat and join us as we figure out the answer to the question: So who comes first, ya man or ya mama? Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-06-211h 07The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 11: Who pays the bills in the relationship?Beware of the spice, not everyone can handle it! When it comes time to put up money are you traditional minded, modern, or something in between? This week Brandan and Ciandra discuss what they would do when it comes to paying rent while living together. Listen as they take you through a hypothetical story and apply their smarts to the situation. Don’t miss out on the after meal final food for thought. It will be an affirmation for some and a challenge for others as they answer the question of: You going half or nah? Grab a...2021-05-251h 03The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 10: Are Bill and Melinda Gates Lowkey Marriage Geniuses?The End, Divorce, The Parting of Ways. Why do they happen? Do they need to happen? Is Marriage even worth doing? This week Brandan and Ciandra chop it up over these questions and finally ask, were Bill and Melinda Gates lowkey geniuses of Marriage? Follow us on IG: @thebuffetpod Brandan: @thedon1023 Ciandra: @wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-05-171h 11The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 9: Can Men and Women be Platonic Friends?Friends, how many of us have them? How close is too close? Are there rules and regulations to having opposite sex friendships while in a relationship? This week Brandan and Ciandra discuss the topic of having platonic friends of the opposite sex while in a relationship. Ya'll know what time it is, pull up a chair and let us give you some more food for thought at The Buffet. Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/supp2021-05-041h 14The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 8: Can jealousy be healthy in a relationship?What does it mean to be Jealous in a relationship? Is there a time where a little jealously can be healthy? Is jealousy better/worse or the same as envy? This week Brandan and Ciandra sit down and discuss the 5 W's regarding Jealousy in a relationship. Pull up a seat and lets eat.  Follow us on IG: @thebuffetpod and DM us any comments and/or questions you have. We might just shout you out in a future episode. Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip...2021-04-261h 10The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 7: Do you know your love language?If apology language is the way you get right, then love languages are the way you stay right. This week Brandan and Ciandra chat about love languages including , How you show it? When you show it?  and Where you show it? It all matters and we want to get into the weeds. So pull up a seat and lets eat. Music Credit ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-04-191h 10The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodBuffet podcast #6: Emotional Intelligence & Apology Languages, Why are they so important?Do you and your partner speak the same language? We aren’t talking English or French. In part one of this two part conversation, Brandan and Ciandra focus on emotional intelligence and apology languages. Can you apologize in the way your partner needs to hear it?  Pull up a chair and let’s eat. Intro/Outro music:‘Yip’ by Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-04-121h 04The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 5- Are there discrepancies in dating expectations vs reality?You ever have times where your expectations while dating doesn't match up with what happens in real life? This week Brandan and Ciandra talk about when those expectations don’t quite line up with reality. Do men have higher expectations or do women have more realistic expectations? Pull up a chair and lets eat. Intro/Outro music:‘Yip’ by Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-04-051h 01The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 4: Where does love fall on your list of priorities?This week Brandan and Ciandra dig in on the topic: Where does love fall on your relationship priorities? Does love matter in a successful partnership or is it overrated? Pull up a seat and let's eat! Intro/Outro music:‘Yip’ by Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-03-2957 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 3- What do you do when a plan fails?You know that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know things just aren’t going to go your way? That’s when the plan fails. Brandan and Ciandra have been there and we are talking you through how we figured it out. You already know what time it is, pull up a seat and let’s eat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-03-221h 11The Buffet PodThe Buffet PodEpisode 2- Will we all have side pieces in the year 2030?This week Brandan & Ciandra explore the feasibility and viability of side pieces in the year 2030. Can it be done? What would it look like? Are they wildin or are they making sense? pull up a seat and lets eat! Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip’ by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-03-1549 minThe Buffet PodThe Buffet PodThe Buffet #1 What makes a Good Man and a Good Woman?It's the Grand Opening of the Buffet where Brandan and Ciandra give you food for thought regarding the question: What makes a good man and a good woman? Pull up a seat and let's eat! Outro music:‘Yip’ by Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebuffetpod/support2021-03-081h 15