Black Millennial Marriage

Listen to us on:  Youtube  |  iTunes  |  Spotify  |  Stitcher  |  Google Podcasts . The Chapmans are mad as hell, but they have a complicated relationship with anger. They’re certain you can relate. In this episode, Mikey and Randie discuss how they viewed rage before and now after their son, Noble. They detail how their anger affects their marriage and what they’re learning and unlearning about b...

Listen to us on: Youtube | iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts . "Wubba Lubba Dub Dub," translates to "I am in great pain, please help me." And it's from the Rick and Morty show. Irrelevant? The Chapmans think not. When they weren't watching TV to help their pain, they were receiving help and support to guide them back to life. And in this episode, Randie and Mike...

Listen to us on:  Youtube  |  iTunes  |  Spotify  |  Stitcher  |  Google Podcasts Mikey and Randie are BACK for Season 4 of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast and the theme is . . .grief. Together the couple will detail the sadness, breakthroughs, triggers, triumphs, and ways life has shifted since the loss of their son, Noble. And in this Indie episode, Randie details the last time she got hig...

Listen to us on:  Youtube  |  iTunes  |  Spotify  |  Stitcher  |  Google Podcasts . Mikey and Randie are BACK for Season 4 of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast and the theme is . . .grief. Together the couple will detail the sadness, breakthroughs, triggers, triumphs, and ways life has shifted since the loss of their son, Noble. And in this episode the couple discuss vices and the ways they tr...

Listen to us on: Youtube | iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Randie's here with a bonus episode she didn't expect to record. In this Indie episode the shorter half of the BMM podcast is here to tell everyone she's really not okay. With a message that is sometimes read and sometimes not, Randie reveals how she has tried and failed to manipulate her grief and tried and failed...

Listen to us on: Youtube | iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts . Today marks four months since Mikey and Randie lost their son, Noble, and in dedication they wanted to end the season properly. In this episode, Randie and Mikey detail why they're doing this episode, where they've been the past few months, and where they are now. There's also some exciting news for what's i...

Listen to us on:  Youtube  |  iTunes  |  Spotify  |  Stitcher  |  Google Podcasts . Randie’s water broke and she’s on bed rest. This new development is a pregnancy plot twist for sure and the Chapmans record in bed to tell you all about it. Together they detail the ER and hospital stay and the plan for the baby and pregnancy. Later, Mikey and Randie detail how they’re doing and what’s helping the...

Listen to us on:  Youtube  |  iTunes  |  Spotify  |  Stitcher  |  Google Podcasts . In this episode, the Chapmans wonder if they got married too young. Together Mikey and Randie reveal if they regret their decision and discuss how self-esteem affected their reasons to say, “I Do.” Later, the Mrs. brings a fight or flight blaming Mikey for failing to read the room. And his response may surprise you...

Listen to us on: Youtube | iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts There comes a point in every marriage where a couple realizes: No one is coming to save them. Mikey and Randie have reached that moment, especially concerning the podcast. In this episode, the Chapmans detail the ways they’ve been playing small, reveal why they’ve been passive participants in this podcast game, and discuss ho...

Listen to us on: Youtube | iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Randie’s back with her first Indie of season 3, and it’s story time! The baby’s all good and all is well, but not without a few lessons. In this episode, the shorter half of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast details a failed test involving a prenatal appointment from hell . The Mrs. describes the lessons she has learned a...

Listen to us on: Youtube | iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Randie is pregnant! And the Chapmans want to tell you all about the new baby. In this episode, Mikey and Randie detail why they decided to have another baby, discuss how they found out about the new addition, and reveal what happened when they told family and friends about the pregnancy. Later, the Mrs. brings a fight or flig...

Listen to us on: Youtube | iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts In the third episode of season 3, Mikey steps out with his first Indie. Mikey shares his inspiration and plan for taking his shit back in the form of a bucket list, gives a little history on the term, and sheds some light on an internal struggle that’s been plaguing him. Later, Mikey gives a shoutout to a person he respects a...

Listen to us on: Youtube | iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts In the second episode of season 3, Mikey and Randie discuss putting Drew back in daycare. Together, the parents detail the pros and cons of having Drew home because of Covid-19, why they decided school was best for her, and how their baby girl’s return to daycare is helping them take their shit back. Later, Mikey brings a fig...

Listen to us on: Youtube | iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Mikey and Randie are back for Season 3, and true to Chapman fashion and BMM tradition, they’re back with a game! Invented by UK couple, Robert and Diana Indries, Better Topics is a game created by couples for couples. You can enjoy this game whether you are married, engaged, dating, in a long-term relationship, or a new coupl...

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts PHEW!! It’s been a wild, wonderous, and unexpected year. When the ball drops on New Year’s Day don’t forget to shout, “Jumanji!” but before that, listen to the Chapman’s last episode of 2020. For this season finale, Mikey and Randie share the episodes that grew them up and surprised them and later they play and read feedback from . . ....

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Mikey is back with his final Indie for Season 2! In this episode Mikey discusses the unfair expectations he’s placed on himself in these difficult and stressful times. Mike shares his struggles and successes, details his goals for next year, and leaves the audience with a little something inspirational at the end. After this reflection...

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts The Chapmans are back to close out season 2 and in this Indie episode, Randie drops a bomb. She quit her day job. In this solo reflection the shorter half of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast details the ins and outs of her transition and shares what she’s doing now. 2020 remains full of surprises, and this is certainly the case fo...

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts The Chapmans will be back Wednesday, December 2nd! But before then . . . election day is upon us, and that’s a big deal. However, Mikey and Randie are here if you want to take a load off–cause lord knows they need to. That’s why in this episode, the couple discuss the gains from 2020. They highlight Lovecraft Country, bonding with thei...

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Icky, exhausted, confused, inferior, grateful, and inspired are just a few ways Mikey and Randie feel when they compete–knowingly and unknowingly. Together, the Chapmans detail what it’s like to be copied, unfollowed, and seen out here in these creative streets. Randie and Mikey also discuss what fuels their drive and keeps them focuse...

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Mikey and Randie are seeing things in a new light now that their baby girl is growing up and spending time away. After almost 2 years in a haze of parenting and personal neglect the couple are able to speak on their new found perspective. That’s why in this episode, the Chapmans bring back minis–episodes about their home, personal, and...

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts In this solo episode, Randie details how an essay by June Jordan paired with therapy has reminded her that she is alive. Stuck in survival mode, the shorter half of the Black Millennial Marriage podcast realizes that surviving ain’t always living and she’s had enough of playing dead and small. After all, life is for the living. Yes? Ye...

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts “AHT AHT AHT” That’s what Randie says during this entire episode. Why? Because the Chapmans are discussing what it would be like to have another baby. In this episode the couple give their initial thoughts about having another child (way in the future) and detail what it was like having siblings. Then, Mikey and Randie share pros and c...

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts In this episode, Mikey and Randie reveal big mistakes they’ve made in their marriage and the lessons they learned from them. From lying about being in the mood for sex to overcompensating and neglecting love languages, the Chapmans share it all. The conversation is insightful and necessary, and they’re pretty sure you’re going to cry l...

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Mikey is back with another solo Indie for Season 2! This time Mikey discusses his feelings about the impact and importance of black men and mentorship. Mike shares traits he admired and picked up from some great men, details his process and criteria for finding a mentor, and leaves the audience with a little something special at the en...

Listen to us on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Are you finding it hard to be creative or productive with all that’s been happening this year? Well, Mikey and Randie have and they aren’t too proud to share. In this open and honest episode, the couple detail the pros and cons of being a creator during a pandemic and revolution. For Randie, it’s mentally and emotionally draining in mo...