The Buffet Pod

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...

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

This 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 e...

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

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...

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 Ki...

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 thou...

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://sou...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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