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Separation Anxiety
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Separation Anxiety
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The theory is all over TikTok and popping up in articles online… apparently everyone is breaking up in April! And it’s the ladies who are mostly ending things, according to trend watchers and relationship experts. Think of it as spring cleaning for the heart. We’ll share what we’ve learned about the three things you should ask yourself before joining the trend and how to go about ending things in a healthy and constructive way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A judge ruled today that Taylor Frankie Paul can only have 8 hours of supervised visits each week with her 2-year-old son, Ever. Paul shares her youngest son with ex Dakota Mortenson, who filed for a permanent restraining order after submitting more videos of an incident between the two where Paul reportedly pushes him with their child in his arms. Paul also filed a temporary protective order against Mortenson alleging he physically assaulted her in February of this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Easter everyone! In this episode we sit down with the creator of Amazon Prime’s wildly popular series “The Chosen,” Dallas Jenkins. Jenkins tells his story of how and why he decided to bring the story of Jesus Christ to life in a scripted streaming series. Jenkins talks about the criticism and praise he’s received for taking creative licenses with the Bible for context, understanding and entertainment purposes. Jenkins also tells us why he believes his series has found such incredible success with both believers and non-believers alike. The Chosen Season 6 premieres on Prime Video November 15th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There’s a new relationship theory taking over social media and it warns about the allure of dating the “plastic bag man.” You know, the guy who goes with the flow, drifting like a plastic bag in the wind. At first, he seems like the perfect, low maintenance man who rarely argues and never overreacts. But relationship experts warn, what’s disguised as agreeability may actually lead to avoidance and resentment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump has called for a boycott of Bruce Springsteen’s “Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour.” Trump jumping on social media twice in a matter of hours to publicly insult Springsteen, calling him a bad, boring singer who is dried up like a prune. This all comes after the Boss began his tour saying he plans to be very political, making statements on stage about Trump, saying America is "currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless, and treasonous administration."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has said she is “devastated” and “blindsided” by reports that her husband is a cross dresser who has a “bimbofication” fetish. Noem has been married to her husband Bryon for 34 years, the two are high school sweethearts and share 3 children together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have a blast going over the top new dating trends of 2026 as so many people continue to look for their soulmates. While the names of these trends may be clever and new, think “Zip Coding” and “Chalance”, the concepts have been around forever! We ask, are you looking for a “golden retriever boyfriend” or how about a “black cat” girlfriend? Bottom line, relationships are hard, and while labels might make us feel seen, we all want the same thing… to find our person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a trip back home to Atlanta, we spent some quality time with Mama Robach and it sparked a “when are we getting married conversation.” We have to admit, we’ve not spoken AT ALL about wedding plans and wondered how long is too long?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A lot has happened since Disney announced it was canceling Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season “at this time.” First, her ex was granted temporary custody and a restraining order against Paul. TMZ is reporting at least five contestants are considering suing the network, while other contestants are speaking out on social media. We’re even hearing strong reaction from Paul’s Mormon Wives co-stars. But what we haven’t heard yet from Disney… any condemnation of domestic violence. Instead, many believe they’re leaving a window open for the series to air at a later date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Astrological New Year Everyone. OK, full disclosure, Amy kinda takes this stuff seriously, while T.J. does NOT. We go over what astrological experts say this new phase we’re entering means for your relationships, your communication, even your personal and work projects. Whether you’re into astrology or not, we have some fun with what the planets are now saying about this new phase of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Statements are flying and fingers are pointing everywhere in the fallout of the cancellation of Season 22 of “The Bachelorette.” NBC is reporting on an alleged zoom call earlier this month where a Disney executive said he didn’t want to know too much about Taylor Frankie Paul’s behavior. Also Paul’s ex has released multiple statements refuting Paul’s new accusation that she has been suffering in silence from his mental and physical abuse. Dakota Mortensen categorically denied her claims and filed a restraining order against Paul on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Word came down that Disney was cancelling the highly hyped and anticipated new season of the Bachelorette just as we were recording the fallout from newly leaked video of Taylor Frankie Paul attacking her ex. The disturbing video is from the 2023 domestic violence incident between Paul and Dakota Mortenson, where Paul pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. Once you hear the audio of her then 5 year old daughter crying in pain when she’s hit with a metal barstool thrown by Paul, it is clear Disney had no choice but to cancel the entire season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the happiest week in sports, for college basketball lovers. It’s the loneliest week for the people dating/married to those rabid fans. Whether you fall in either category or are somewhere in between, Amy and T.J. have some fun anticipating what will happen over the next couple of days and weeks. Some things are true every year: there is always someone to root for, something to cheer about and some controversy to discuss. Buckle up everybody and get ready for some madness!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31-year-old Taylor Frankie Paul was visibly nervous and uncomfortable during her first live interview on Good Morning America to promote “The Bachelorette.” Paul wasn’t asked a direct question about the domestic violence investigation, rather she was given an “opportunity to respond” to the headlines… and what we heard from Paul was more “poor me” talk. After another question about the reported pause in “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” production, and an “I don’t make the decisions” answer, GMA moved on to promote the new season of “The Bachelorette.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s tough timing for new Bachelorette, Taylor Frankie Paul, who is on a press tour for the show’s season premiere this Sunday. Paul addressed promoting “The Bachelorette” amid the negative headlines surrounding a domestic violence investigation involving her and her ex boyfriend. This, as a major U.S. company ends its new partnership with Paul’s shows, saying the collaboration “no longer aligns with our brand values.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re just days away from the premier of a new season of “The Bachelorette” with reality star Taylor Frankie Paul. ABC and Disney made the controversial choice even after Paul pleaded guilty to aggravated assault stemming from a 2023 domestic violence incident. Now, police have confirmed they are investigating yet another reported assault with her same ex-boyfriend who continues to play a prominent role in the newly released season of “The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives.” The incident has now forced filming of the latest season of Mormon Wives to STOP just as “The Bachelorette” debuts on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The speculation over whether Zendaya has secretly married fiancé Tom Holland has reached a fever pitch after the Oscar’s ceremony. First, even though she didn’t walk the red carpet, her stylist did… you know, the one who spilled the beans on her alleged secret wedding earlier this month. Hear what Law Roach told reporters this time! Then there was that very obvious second band on Zendaya’s hand as she presented on stage in her stunning brown dress. Even though the world wants to know, we’ll tell you why Zendaya has said it’s so important for her to keep her relationship private. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new study just released in time for International Women’s Day reveals that Gen Z men think a wife should always obey her husband. What’s even more interesting, that’s double the number of what older generations think, with just 13 percent of baby boomers agreeing. What is going on with men under the age of 30? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's hard to imagine that there would be a dating trend worse than ghosting... but apparently it exists, and it's called "ghostlighting." It's a toxic combination of ghosting and gaslighting, and it's emerging in the dating world now because so many relationships are undefined "situationships." It's the perfect breeding ground for manipulation, where a partner feels free to come and go as they please and then make you doubt your own reality! Whether you're dating or already in a relationship, there are some incredible lessons for us all from dating experts on how to deal with this toxic new trend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People magazine put up a story late Thursday claiming an exclusive source confirmed P!nk and her husband, Carey Hart, separated for a second time. Within hours, Pink took back the narrative, going on social media to call out the magazine and other outlets that repeated the headline, saying it was news to her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.




