Relationsh!t.

A weekly podcast giving a gay look at traditional relationships and values.

Marko and Tony begin each episode by highlighting aspirational queer relationships in a segment they call #QueerRelationshipGoals. Later, they address a relationship issue and offer tools and guidance to listeners that experience similar relationship problems. Finally, guest(s) join Marko and Tony at the “Critable” to discuss queer culture.

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Season 7 Ep. 8: Relocating Sh!t

Fathers of three, Justin and Chris (@twodapperdads) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. Not only do these guys spend the time being incredible parents and husbands, but they make sure they are dapper AF while doing it. Check them out on IG and show them some Relationsh!t love! Then, the guys sit down to talk about how relocating for love can deeply affect the future of a relationship if not discussed properly. Before booking the U-Haul, have you talked about what changing your zip code will mean later down the line? And, if you move to be with the “love of your life”, are we to assume you will be living together or apart? All this and more on this week’s episode.

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Season 7 Ep. 7: Worth Sh!t

This week, Kimmy (@thepilotkimmy) and Siedah (@siedahflower) are the #QueerRelationshipGoals, and when you check them out on IG, you’ll understand why. These two are incredible on their own, but magical together and give us everything we want in a power couple. Give them some love on social media - you’ll be happy you did. Then Marko and Tony sit down at the Critable to talk about your self-worth both in and out of a relationship. Do you know enough about yourself to understand your worth? To make sure that everyone understands it as well? And if not, then what can you do to strengthen that confidence? All this and more on this week’s episode of the podcast.

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Season 7 Ep. 6: Cuddling Sh!t

Husbands Aaron and Liam (@taleoftwokings) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, as they are probably the most inspirational couple we’ve highlighted in a very long time. These two have so much love between them and it is so refreshing and exciting to experience via social media. If you have a moment, give them a follow and a few double taps to show them some love. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about a common partnered experience: cuddling. How important is cuddling to your relationship? And, is cuddling the prelude or finale to intimacy with your partner? Finally, the guys bring you the April edition of Listener Sh!tuations.

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Season 7 Ep. 5: Nit Picking Sh!t

Husbands, Corey and Jeffrey (@therosehubbys), are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. This recently-married couple can only be described in one word: OPULENCE! The love they have for one another is so intoxicating and inspiring and we are beyond obsessed with them and know you will be too. Check them out on IG and show them some love! Then, Marko and Tony sit around the Critable to talk about nitpicking and how detrimental it can be to a relationship. What are the underlying reasons a person would find it necessary to nitpick their partner’s actions? And, is there an effective way to get your message across without nagging on nitpicking? Listen in on the guys’ experiences and solutions to this common relationship issue.

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Season 7 Ep. 4: Lube Sh!t

We are back with another great couple, Glen and Tom (@glenandtom) to highlight as our #QueerRelationshipGoals for the week. This recently-married couple from Manchester is everything we enjoy about relationships: adorable, sweet on each other, and the perfect representation of love. Check them out on IG and give them your support! Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about an extra slippery topic: lube! What is the best type of lube to use for your solo or partnered sexy time? And, what are YOUR requirements for a good lube? Then, the guys bring you the March edition of the Listener Sh!tuations.

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Season 7 Ep. 3: Anti-LGBTQ BillSh!t Sh!t

We are beyond inspired by this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Ebony and Denise (@team2moms), as they are the definition of relationship perfection. These wives and mothers are everything you’d want in a family dynamic and union and we are so thrilled to highlight them. Give them a follow and fall in love with them the way we did! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about all the recent buzz surrounding anti-drag and trans bills that are popping up in states across the country. Why are lawmakers making it so hard for queer people to just exist? And, what do they gain by stopping men in dresses from performing for people that chose to be present? And … is it really about the kids? All this and more on this week’s episode!

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Season 7 Ep. 2: Kiddos Sh!t

This week, Marko and Tony are heading over to New Zealand to highlight and celebrate the relationship of Waldo and Wynand (@wwhusband), this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. This couple is every bit of loving and into one another and we just can’t get enough! Check out (and get inspired by) their PDA-palooza, and let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about kids … or more specifically, how difficult it is for gays and lesbians to have kids when they decide they want to. Should it be so challenging for those that want to be parents, to become parents? How do we give gays a better chance at being dads? Then, the guys are joined at the virtual Critable by last week’s #QRG, Blake and Matthew (@blakeandmatthew) to talk about their relationship, its inception, and the journey to becoming the parents they’ve always wanted to be.

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Season 7 Ep. 1: Snoring Sh!t

Marko and Tony open season 7 of the podcast by highlighting the relationship of Matthew and Blake (@blakeandmatthew), their #QueerRelationshipGoals of the week. The guys dive into their gorgeous relationship and parenthood journey, while showcasing their adorable love for each other. Check them out on IG and show them some love. Then, the guys get together to talk about a topic that has divided many a bedroom: snoring. Is your partner’s snoring a deal breaker? Or, are there things that can be done to make both parties sleep well? Don’t sleep on this week’s episode! See you there.

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Season 6 Ep. 17: Best of Interviews Sh!t

As we wrap up season six, please enjoy this episode where we highlight the best of our interviews from the year. We hope that you enjoy the walk down memory lane as we share the top six finalists. Thank you all for writing and calling in to tell us who you think should be the winner. If you want to know who the winner for the year is, you have to be a Patron to find out!

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Season 6 Ep. 16: Best of #QRG Sh!t

As we wrap up season six, please enjoy this episode where we highlight the best of our #QueerRelationshipGoals from the year. We hope that you enjoy the walk down memory lane as we share the top six finalists. Thank you all for writing and calling in to tell us who you think should be the winner. If you want to know who the winner for the year is, you have to be a Patron to find out!

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Season 6 Ep. 15: Hot & Cold Sh!t

We are giddy about this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Ben Hunte (@beninldn) and Tom Ratcliffe (@tratcliffe15). This London-based couple is beyond adorable and ridiculously sweet on one another and we are here for it. Their love for one another is inspirational and an excellent connection to highlight. Check them out and give them a follow! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about running hot and cold. When you are always hot and your partner runs cold, how can you make a relationship work? How can a couple that experiences heat and cold differently manage a healthy connection? Finally, Micah Peterson (@micahhasthefloor) joins the guys for an overdue catch-up. They laugh through their recent life updates, talk about the state of gay culture, and explore some sexual fantasies that may be added to their repertoire. Get ready for some Critelli-style laughs and hijinks!

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Season 6 Ep. 14: Staying Attractive Sh!t

We are obsessing over this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Raleigh couple, Robb and Ben (@robb_benn). These lovers are absolute perfection - adorable, sweet, and just … simple - and we love that. True love is quiet and these guys and their relationship is a church mouse (in the best way). We love them and think you will too. Check them out and give them a follow. Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about staying attractive for your partner … later in the relationship. Your appearance (and many other qualities) locked the relationship down, but how do you keep yourself attractive to your partner, long-term? Finally, Susan Bratton (@susanbratton) comes back to talk with the guys about any and everything passion and sex-related. How do you two penis-havers insert romance into their bedroom and relationship? And how can guys have better orgasms? All these questions are answered in this week’s episode!

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Season 6 Ep. 13: Work & Play Sh!t

We take a trip around the world with husbands Eric and Arthur (@aeseetheworld), our #QueerRelationshipGoals for the week. This Disney-loving duo has melted our hearts with their apparent love for adventure and each other, and we are huge fans of them and know you will be too. Give them a follow on IG and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to discuss a very challenging topic: working alongside the person you’re in a relationship with. Is this a relationship “no-no”? And how do you successfully navigate this potentially challenging dynamic and still manage to stay in love? Finally, the guys are joined at the virtual Critable by the hosts of the Bear Back Podcast, Ben and Benja, to talk about trains, how they met, the decision not to get married, and how a pop star led to the creation of their podcast. Give them a follow on IG (@bearbackpodcast) and get ready for a fun chat with these amazing guys!

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Season 6 Ep. 12: Unthankful Sh!t

We are thankful for the relationship of Trent Brock (@trentbrock) and Jamil Price (@priceisright28) - this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These gents could not be more adorable … from the photos of their recent wedding in February to the many adventures they share to this day, it is obvious they are meant for one another. Give them a follow on IG and enjoy all their magic. Then, Marko and Tony gather to discuss a completely different take on the Thanksgiving holiday and talk about everything they are NOT thankful for. The guys review things that grind their gears and do their best to make you laugh on your way to Turkey Day dinner. Then, the Critellis bring you the November edition of Listener Shituations where they answer all your relationship questions and do their best to give you guidance … Critelli-style.

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Season 6 Ep. 10: Not My Parents Sh!t

Join us in celebrating (and salivating over) this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Eden and Jay (@edenxjay). These ladies are HAWT and we cannot get enough of them. Not only are they insanely gorgeous together, but their love for one another is so inspirational, we are reevaluating our own (LOL)! Check them out on IG and give them some love - you’ll be glad you did. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about their fear of becoming their parents, and how that could negatively or positively affect their relationship. Did you inherit qualities from your parents that could be harmful to your partner or relationship? Are their ways to course correct? Then, the guys are joined at the Critable by friend of the podcast and man of many stories, Steve Lowe (@steeeeevn) to catch up, share updates of his current dating situation, and do their favorite thing to do together - laugh.

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Season 6 Ep. 9: Passing Gas Sh!t

Traveling husband, Daniel (@_danielcuthbertson) and Justin (@jburns5) Cuthbertson are this week’s #GayRelationshipGoals. This smiling duo enjoys one another and the journey - as they love to experience new locales and adventures with one another. Check them out on IG and give them a follow - we promise you will be happy you did. Then, Marko and Tony recently guest-hosted on Derek & Romaine’s weekly live show, and they bring you that episode today! Is farting in a relationship a no-no? And if not, when does farting become too comfortable? What is the difference between passing gas and ripping ass?! All this and more on this episode of the podcast.

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Season 6 Ep. 8: Vows Sh!t

Hosts and husbands, Marko and Tony (@thecritellis) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. Because it is their 6-year wedding anniversary, we are highlighting their love and commitment to one another. They may not be great at documenting their time together, but their love for one another goes beyond pictures or IG Reels. Check them out on social media and show them some love! Then, the guys gather to talk about their wedding vows and what they mean to themselves and each other. What do vows mean to you? Do you think you are capable of making such an important commitment to someone else? Finally, messages of anniversary well-wishes are shared by friends, family, and listeners as Marko and Tony play voice messages from those that support them and the podcast.

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Season 6 Ep. 7: Supportive Sh!t

Cuties, Brad and Cody (@brad.and.cody), inspire us; that is why they are our #QueerRelationshipGoals for the week. This Raleigh-based couple not only built a beautiful life together, but they manage to do it with smiles on their faces and this is why we think they’re great. Check them out on IG and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about what being a supportive partner means to them. Do you think you’re as supportive of your partner as you can be? If we asked them, would they agree? Tune in to find out what support looks like for the Critellis. Finally, Marko and Tony are joined at the Virtual Critable by comedian, actress, writer, and podcast host, Robin Hopkins (@realrobhops) to discuss her new podcast, Well … Adjusting, laugh about the married life, and catch up since the trio hasn’t seen one another since before the pandemic. Get ready for the best laugh-ab workout of your life with this week’s episode!

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Season 6 Ep. 6: Scheduling Intimacy Sh!t

Top contenders for our #QueerRelationshipGoals for the year, Andie and Jess (@twobabesonebarn) grace our conversation and social media pages, as they solidify the reasons why we started this highlight, to begin with. These Reno-based parents are the perfect example of love and light and we are so excited to give them a spotlight. Check them out on social media and let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about a topic that sounds incredibly boring and the equivalent of relationship beige: scheduling intimacy for couples. When two people are busy with careers, friends, and family, how do you keep the relationship fire burning? Is scheduling time to be sweet on one another as “blah” as it sounds? Check it out and let us know your thoughts. Then, the guys bring you the October edition of Listener Sh!tuations, where they read your relationship problems and try to give you guidance … Critelli-style

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Season 6 Ep. 5: Blue Balls Sh!t

This week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals are so obviously amazing and supportive of each other that we just HAD to feature them! Please allow us to introduce you to Tim (@tklockhart) and his husband Joseph (@married2themidwest). These foster parents are an incredible combination of social worker and military man who travel the world, enjoy cookies, and look good while having fun! Check them out on IG and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony grab a couple of ice packs and talk about the facts and myths surrounding the blue balls phenomenon. Are they really a thing? Are they as bad as men make them out to be? Listen to this week’s content to find out! Finally, Marko’s best friend Dwayne McFarlane (@dwayne.a.mcfarlane) joins the guys at the Virtual Critable for a quick catch-up. You’ll hear about their history, Dwayne’s dating woes, and the latest concert that took Lady McFarlane to California. Tune in for more insight into the Critelli’s lives and those that make up their village!

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