Meant 2 Be

In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, we’re giving our full Love Island USA recap of the messiest couples, weakest connections, wildest production choices, and the Casa Amor chaos that could finally shake up this villa. We break down the Love Island USA cast couple by couple and predict who survives Casa Amor, who folds immediately, and who needs to pack their bags before the next recoupling. We tal...

In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael build their fantasy Drag Race All Winners 2 season using the RuPaul’s Drag Race winners we know and love—from All Stars legends to main-season icons and Global All Stars queens. The rules? Jinkx Monsoon, the Queen of All Queens, is off limits. We each get one queen from the original All Winners season, then draft the rest of our dream cast t...

In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael break down how to stay secure when you’re dating someone attractive—without spiraling, checking phones, or embarrassing yourself. We give you dating advice you can actually use, including a simple 4-question filter to tell the difference between insecurity and real red flags, plus scripts for reassurance and boundaries in relationships (onli...

Get 40% off your first Pop Snax box 🎁 - https://popsnaxworld.com/rachaelw40   In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael react to the RuPaul Drag Race finale , break down the season’s biggest highs and frustrations, and answer the question everyone starts with: did the right queen win? (We’re saying Myki Meeks earned that crown—period.) We talk: Our “Meet the Queens” prediction rece...

Get 40% off your first Pop Snax box 🎁 - https://popsnaxworld.com/rachaelw40   In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael do a full snack box unboxing and taste test from an international snack box ordered on Etsy (Pop Snax World). It’s chaotic, honest, and very visual—so if you’re on audio, this is your sign to watch on YouTube.  We rate everything out of 10, from Taiwan-style Cheet...

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael run a March Madness-style bracket to crown the #1 Rihanna song—32 matchups, four regions, one veto each, and rock-paper-scissors when we deadlock.   We argue like it’s life or death over Umbrella Rihanna vs Shut Up and Drive, We Found Love vs Pon de Replay, and a bunch of “ho...

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael deep-dive Netflix’s Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model—and unpack why ANTM nostalgia hits different in 2026: consent, mental health, and the ethics of “good TV.” We get into the doc’s biggest “aged terribly” moments—body/beauty standards, shock-value shoots, and s...

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 In this Meant 2 Be Podcast anniversary episode, we rewind to our wedding day (yes, the Andre 3000 aisle moment made the family think Marvin “wrote the song” 😭), relive the funniest + most emotional memories, and then get tactical about what actually keeps a marriage strong—when money’s tight, stress is loud, and real life hits. We...

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 One year of the Meant 2 Be Podcast?! Somehow… we did that. In this anniversary episode, Marvin & Rachael look back on how a “just for fun” idea turned into a small-but-mighty community where we talk relationships + pop culture and try to keep it real and kind —every single time. Subscribe now to the Meant 2 Be Podcast and join...

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 We’re sharing the most vulnerable chapter of the Meant 2 Be Podcast so far: our real-life journey through IVF + surrogacy … and the moment we learned it could cost $130,000–$150,000 . This episode is deeply personal, but we’re telling it because we know we’re not the only ones navigating health challenges, finances, and the pressur...

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 AITA court is officially in session! In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael react to Reddit relationship chaos and vote: who’s wrong… and who’s just doing the most? Key Takeaway: Boundaries aren’t “extra”—they’re the relationship cheat code. ⚠️ Just vibes + commentary: We’re not therapists. This is for entertainme...

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - ⁠https://gofund.me/d40385123⁠ RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 is here and we’re locked in on first impressions, strengths, and red-flag vibes. We speed-run all 14 queens—Athena Dion, Briar Blush, Ciara Myst, Darlene Mitchell, DD Fuego, Discord Addams, Jane Don’t, Juicy Love Dion, Kenya Pleaser, Mandy Mango, Mia Starr, Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, Vita VonTesse Starr—a...

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 Love, fashion, and a little chaos in Paris 🇫🇷✨ We kick off with the airport pickup that had us seriously spooked, then settle into Montmartre life—endless stairs, easy Metro—and the three stages of Eiffel Tower awe (from postcard to goosebumps). We unpack Rachael’s first show fiasco (last-minute venue change, nearly empty room), t...

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 Season 2 is HERE 🎉 We’re back with a real-life update (IVF + the start of our surrogacy journey) and a pop-culture speed-run you’ll absolutely have opinions about. We melt down over GTA 6 getting pushed again (why show us a game we can’t play?!), debate whether Taylor’s record-shattering first week was genius marketing or chaos-by...

Here for the smoke: our “Playa Haters’ Ball” special. Marvin & Rachael unload their funniest, spiciest pet peeves—wrestling rants (hi, Sasha/Mercedes), road-rage etiquette, burpees (abolish them), nail-tech client icks, tattoo-removal regrets, and TV hot takes (Drag Race finale formats + the HIMYM ending discourse). We also defend artists who deserve their flowers (looking at you, Michelle Wil...

Red flag or green light? In this episode, we put some modern-dating habits on trial and test the line between a green flag and a flaming red one: “daily grand gestures” vs love bombing, constant texting vs control, sharing locations as safety tool vs surveillance, opposite-sex friends, “I don’t like your bestie,” public jokes about private insecurities, keeping score in fights, one partner paying...

Marvin’s 4th-grade math teacher made the class go around and name their crushes —and someone called him out. Rachael remembers her first crush, strict house rules (no dating till 17), and the choir-class moment when a new kid… bit her leg . From “how young is too young?” (their compromise: 13–15 with supervision) to setting curfews, boundaries, and safety checks, they map out a kid-safe way to sta...

Reddit’s AITA is internet court—so we brought the gavel.  In this episode, we react to wild relationship dilemmas pulled from r/AmITheAsshole: closing an open marriage, a fiancé who cheated with a parent, and the eternal “should my partner pay rent?” debate. We unpack trust, infidelity, boundaries, and cohabitation—with humor, empathy, and zero fluff. AITA stories are surging across TikTok, YouTub...

Fed up with swipe fatigue—or still hiding the fact you met on an app? In this episode, married Hinge success-story Marvin & Rachael spill Tinder dumpster-fires, Bumble first-move vibes, and why Hinge feels like Sunday-morning farmers-market shopping (until it doesn’t). From viral worst-date tales to the profile pics that scored the most right-swipes, they break down: smartest (and creepiest) a...

What if you are good enough? Hosts Marvin and Rachael reflect on the first half of the year—celebrating wins, facing imposter syndrome, and plotting their next moves together. From Marvin stepping into his new role as a Digital Marketing Manager to Rachael overcoming self‑doubt as she grows her modeling career, this episode peels back the curtain on real-life highs and challenges in love, growth,...

In this raw and powerful Father’s Day episode of Meant 2 Be , Marvin and Rachael open up about the men who shaped them—for better or for worse. Marvin shares the emotional story of growing up without his father, who was incarcerated before he was born and tragically killed in prison. Rachael reflects on being a pastor’s daughter and how that experience molded her view of love, faith, and family. T...

In this episode, hosts Marvin and Rachael delve into the concept of love languages, exploring how understanding and adapting to each other’s emotional needs can strengthen a relationship. They take the love languages quiz together, discuss their results, and reflect on how their preferences have evolved over time. The conversation emphasizes the importance of communication, emotional connection, a...

In this special Mother’s Day episode of the Meant 2 Be Podcast , Marvin and Rachael get personal about the powerful women who shaped their lives and love stories. From red flag warnings to first impressions, the couple shares how their moms influenced their relationships and the way they see each other today. They reflect on childhood moments, heartfelt lessons, and those iconic “mom sayings” that...

In Episode 7 of the Meant 2 Be Podcast, hosts Marvin and Rachael dive headfirst into the fabulous world of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10! With the upcoming season premiering on May 9, 2025, featuring a record-breaking 18 queens and a brand-new “Tournament of All Stars” format, the duo couldn’t resist sharing their excitement.  They kick things off with a hilarious and hypothetical debate: Could...

In this episode of the Meant 2 Be Podcast, Marvin and Rachael share the exciting news of their feature in Orlando Voyager magazine and embark on a journey of deeper connection by playing the game ‘We’re Not Really Strangers.’ Through thought-provoking questions, they explore themes of perception, connection, and reflection, offering insights into their relationship dynamics, personal growth, and t...