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.
Season 3 Ep. 38: I Do Not Hookup
This week, we are obsessed with husbands Roger Hazard (@rogerhazardofficial) and Chris Stout-Hazard (@stouthazard) AKA Roger and Chris (@rogerandchris). We love both their brute and their business acumen - as they are the owners of a beautiful furniture and interior decoration business. Not only are these guys ridiculously handsome, but they are beautifully talented, and that is why we love them. Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk hook-up culture and the gay community. While neither took full advantage of hooking up with randoms, both have stories to tell. Finally, the guys are joined at the virtual Critable with the boys from the Category Is ... podcast (@categoryispod). The laughs and the shade take over when Maurice and Justin join Marko and Tony for some laughs and some tea.
Season 3 Ep. 37: Anxiety
Adrienne Michelle (@adriennemichelletherapy) and Brittany Glover (@lb.glover) are this week's #GayRelationshipGoals, not because they are smart, successful, gorgeous, talented, philanthropic, and incredibly in love with one another ... but because they're all those things and MORE. We are so taken by these ladies; everything about them just oozes fulfillment, and we are here for it. Check them out and give them a follow - we know you're going to love them! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about everything from 2020, covid, the Holidays, family obligation, and anxiety in this Critelli-only episode right before the Holidays ramp up.
Season 3 Ep. 36: Never Gonna Give You Up
This week's #GayRelationshipGoals takes us on a journey around the world! Seattle-based beaus, Samuel Weber and Craig (@samandcraigtravel) let love and adventure rule their relationship - the main reason we chose them this week! Check them out and dive into their adorable connection and jaunts around the globe - you'll be glad you did! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to find out who is a tattle-tale and who is a ride-or-die. If your partner committed a crime, would you lie to save them from jail time? The guys sit down to answer the question. Finally, at the Virtual Critable, Marko and Tony are joined by Doug and Brent (@realmoderndads) to talk about the beginning of their union, the decision to have kids, and what being fathers' means to them! This is a cute episode you won't want to miss out on.
Season 3 Ep. 35: Hey Mama
Atlanta husbands, Samson Drexel (@samsondrexel) and Chris Lugo (@thechrislugo) - (@thehusbandshow) are this week's #GayRelationshipGoals. Not only are they ridiculously adorable, but they are also shirtlessly in love ... and we are HERE for it. Follow them on IG and fall in love with them too! And then, Marko and Tony and joined by Nish and Cole (@nishandcolesworld) to talk about their relationship and their daughter! A previous highlight turns into guests in this amazing 2-part episode of the podcast, so make sure you check it out.
Season 3 Ep. 34: Heard ‘Em Say
It's Marko and Tony's 4-year wedding anniversary, so they are this week's #GayRelationshipGoals!! The guys have a lot going on in their lives, but they won't miss an opportunity to celebrate. Take a listen so you can take a trip down memory lane with them. Then, the guys bring up an oldie but goodie: In Gay News. Marko and Tony talk about Joe Biden, the Pope, boys wearing skirts, and Oreo's! You're going to love this!! Finally, join us for the October edition of our Listener Shituations - we have a lot to cover cath up on.
Season 3 Ep. 33: I Decided
What to say about this week's #GayRelationshipGoals? ... Hmm. Well, we could start by saying that Yoshiki and Ryuji (@color_,your._life) are friggin adorable and then finish by talking about their journeys and jaunts and how they're leaving us incredibly envious. So much love and so much fun! We know you will love them just as much, so make sure you follow them! After being in a relationship for a certain period of time, couples are forced to make decisions together ... and we're not talking about iced vs. hot coffee - we're talking about the BIG decisions. This week, Marko and Tony talk about making life's biggest decisions together as a couple, and how to do that effectively. Are you and your partner good at doing this? Finally, the guys are joined at the Virtual Critable to talk to Sean Savoy (@seansavoy) and his boyfriend Felipe Cucalon (@felipecucalon) to talk about their new relationship and its inception. It's a fun connection to a fellow Renoite that leaves the guys smiling.
Season 3 Ep. 32: Politics As Usual
Oooouuufff our hearts are swooning over this couple and their family! This week's #GayRelationshipGoals is Zack and Joseph and their adorable son, Oliver (@zack.joseph.oliver)! So much love throughout their pictures, for one another and of course for baby Oliver. Building a family is such an incredible journey and these guys make the ride look like fun. Follow them on IG, we know you'll enjoy them! Be prepared - this week, we are talking about ... POLITICS. We are in a rare moment in time where a person's political affiliation can be grounds for termination of friendships, relationships, and even familial connections. Is this good or bad? How far is too far to go for the sake of your political party? Marko and Tony sit down to talk about politics and its a fun spin on the topic. Finally, Erika and Steve join Marko and Tony at the Virtual Critable for the September edition of We Ain't Shit. You WON'T want to miss this.
Season 3 Ep. 31: SoulMate
We love, love, love, LOVE this week's #GayRelationshipGoals, Broadway boyfriends Brad Gibson (@bradgibson13) and Adam Hyndman (@adam_hyndman). Not only do they have talent and style, but they have a love and a relationship that looks like a true dream. We are taken by them and know you all will be too, so make sure you check them out and let us know what you think! Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about an often thrown around term or concept of a "Soulmate". Do you believe that one person in the world was crafted or designed to me YOU? To complete YOUR life? That can make YOU happy? A soulmate can be exciting or scary, depending on how you look at it, and the guys have lots to say about it. Finally, the Critelli's gather for the September edition of Listener Shituations. Tune in for this week's amazing episode!
Season 3 Ep. 30: You Make Me Feel Brand New
We are both excited and moved to highlight this week's #GayRelationshipGoals, Nish, and Cole (@nishandcolesworld). These ladies have it all: the amazing relationship, the gorgeous baby, and a love that shines through in every picture. We are beyond in love with this family and think you all will be, too. Follow them on IG and see what all the (deserved) fuss is about. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to figure out what to do when you've been in a relationship for a long time and want to do something to make it feel brand-new again. Join them in this journey of understanding how to jumpstart a relationship that might need a tune-up. And finally, the guys are joined at the Virtual Critable to have a conversation with previous #GayRelationshipGoals, Javi and Tim (@timandjavi) to talk about their relationship, previous drama, and future together. They were adorable before but they're even more precious now. You're going to love this chat.
Season 3 Ep. 29: Let’s Talk About Sex
Mix 1-part #GayRelationshipGoals with 1-part #BabyFever and what do you get? Heath and Carlos (@askyourotherfather) and baby Jackson - this week’s adorable couple and family! A quick swipe through their IG profile and you will quickly see why we’re obsessed. Jackson aside, these guys are LIFE GOALS. They’ve created the perfect family and have an inspirational love. Check out their personal profiles too (@carlos_avilas) and (@theheathtucker), we promise you’ll thank us. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk with co-host of the @theobsessables podcast, LGBTQ columnist, and host of the YouTube series Shit They Won’t Tell You in Sex Ed, Dr. Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfiledphd). The guys talk about Thomas’ small-town Michigan upbringing, first relationships, and sex therapy as a professional choice. Join the Critelli’s in a 2-part interview with Thomas … it is one of our favorites!
Season 3 Ep. 28: Grow Old with Me
(@thetrotmans) are this week's #GayRelationshipGoals! Podcaster, Aaron Trotman (@azollas), and his husband, makeup artist Christopher Trotman (@christopherwaldorf), are insanely adorable together. Not only are they sweet on each other but their adorable family is what queer dreams are made of. Follow them on IG - you're sure to love them too! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about growing old together. When you meet your partner at a young age, what happens when you get older ... together? Are you still attracted to the same person you fell in love with? Tune in to find out how the Critelli's view this interesting concept. Finally, the guys are joined at the virtual Critable with Tom Gualtieri - the Sugar Daddy. If you listened to last month's #QueerBiz episode then you know Tom is a licensed sugarist and licensed massage therapist. But, Marko and Tony find out more about coming to terms with being queer and what it's like sugaring balls. You'll love this week's episode!
Season 3 Ep. 27: Sexhibition
We are OBSESSED with the relationship of Tim and Javi (@timandjavi), which is why they are this week's #GayRelationshipGoals. As the curators of (@agayswithstories), it's clear they know a thing or two about love. Check out their IG page - we're sure you will love them! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about sexploration. What are your sexual desires? What are some things you would love to try but you're not sure your partner knows about it? Marko and Tony get together to talk about their sexual fantasies, and also the 21 New Things Couples Need to Try in Bed. Finally, join the guys for the August edition of the Listener Shituations, where Marko and Tony do their best to solve your problems.
Season 3 Ep. 26 : P.D.A.
Derek and Noah (@beardedduo) are this week's #GayRelationshipGoals. Just one look at their profile, and you'll immediately notice their quirkiness, their charm, but more importantly: their love for one another - and it's this combo that made Marko and Tony such fans. Check them out, you'll love them too! Then, the guys sit down to talk about P.D.A. and how they experience it. Should hand holding feel weird for LGBTQ+ couples? Probably not. But, it still does. How do we fix that? And finally, the Critelli's sit down at the Critable to talk with the hosts of the Gayish Podcast (@gayishpodcast), Mike and Kyle! After fangirling for a few minutes, Marko and Tony chat with Mike and Kyle about their dating (and marriage) history, coming to terms with their queerness, and their platonic love for one another. The Critelli's were interviewed by Mike and Kyle on this episode of the Gayish Podcast, where they talk about interracial dating. Make sure you check it out!
Season 3 Ep. 25 : You’re Still the One
We cannot get enough of these two. And when you check out the profile of (@deja_torie) and (@bak_er), you will then understand why we chose them as our #GayRelationshipGoals! These ladies are insanely amazing and we are overflowing with love and admiration for them. Not only are they ridiculously gorgeous, but they're also perfectly paired. Check them out on IG - we promise you'll fall in love too. Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about celebrating their dating anniversary … after 11-years together. Is it better to acknowledge or celebrate your time together? And, with covid still rearing its ugly head, how do you make the day feel special when you can’t really go anywhere or do anything? Finally, the guys sit down at the virtual Critable to talk with season 1 #GayRelationshipGoals, Steven and Brandon Rice (@mrandmrrice). Steven (@sirstevenrice), the host of the Sunshine Steven Podcast, and his husband Brandon Rice (@theincrediblemr.rice), sit down with the guys to talk about their Florida beginnings, North Carolina present, and (hopefully) NYC future. Make sure you check out Sunshine Steven so you can hear Marko and Tony as guests on the podcast.
Season 3 Ep. 24: I Care 4 U
This week's #GayRelationshipGoals is Indian royalty. Manvendra Singh Gohil (@manvendrasinghgohil) came out in 2006, receiving an endless amount of threats and bullying seeing as how the royal family of Rajpipla had never had an out and proud gay Prince in its 600+ year dynasty. Manvendra has since become an advocate for gay rights, working to establish a shelter for LGBTQ+ people and using his platform to bring attention to it. Check out his profile and send him some love. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about something that shouldn't be a topic ... but obviously is: wearing a mask. Join them and gather their take on this war on masks and (hopefully) learn that they are more helpful than they are harmful. Finally, the guys sit down at the virtual Critable to connect with Michael and Ian (@ilovethatforyou) to find out a little bit more about their pre-covid wedding, quarantined honeymoon, and living out their podcast dreams. This is a fun episode you won't want to miss!
Season 3 Ep. 23: Advice
Laurence Van den Keybus (@laurence_lvdk) and his boyfriend Samer Jannan (@sjannan) are this week's #GayRelationshipGoals, and once you look at their IG pages, you will know why! These guys are just about everything we love about a couple: fashion, love, cuteness overload, and a dream relationship. These guys are adorable, so make sure you check them out. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about some of the best and worst relationship advice they've ever received. Communication is the key? Get under someone to get over someone? Never go to bed angry? There is so much good and bad advice out there - what is some of the best relationship advice you've received? Finally, tune into the July edition of our Listener Shituations!
Season 3 Ep. 22: Respect
In a Relationsh!t first, this week's #GayRelationshipGoals is a single dad that we are obsessed with! Matt Switzer (@mswitzer82) is a single dad living in Chicago with twins. Matt stole our hearts when a video of him doing his daughter's hair (and getting really good at it) crossed our paths. You see, Matt's kids are Black and as a white man, this was a very impressive accomplishment. Check out Matt's IG page and make sure you tell him the Critelli's sent you! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about relationship respect. How important is it to respect your partner, and have them respect you? In a very uncomfortable conversation, the Critelli's sit down and talk about their experience with the topic and how challenging it's been for them. Finally, the guys are joined at the virtual Critable by Vinny (@vincenz_) and Dominic (@thedonkeybear). These guys talk about their similar Italian families, coming out in their twenties, and similar they are. This is an amazing episode that you won't want to miss!
Season 3 Ep. 21: Hate That I Love You
Brandon K. Good (@brandonkgood) and Matthew Raymond-Goodman (@matty_ray18) turned a Tindr date into a marriage and that is why they’re this week’s #GayRelationshipGoals! Five years together and a lifetime to go, these two have everything to help them go the distance. They’re incredible and you will think so too - check out their IG pages and tell them the Critelli’s sent you! Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about loving each other, even when they hate each other. It’s a tough concept but imperative for a healthy relationship. So how do you continue to love your partner even when you can’t stand them? Finally, the guys are joined by friend of the podcast, Steve Lowe (@steeeeevn), to talk about being black and gay in America. Steve shares his feelings about the George Floyd murder, the protests, and queer culture. All this then he regales Marko and Tony with tales from a far away land called Brooklyn.
Season 3 Ep. 20: FIND YOUR WAY BACK
It’s July 1st, and it’s business as usual with this week’s #GayRelationship goals! A wonderful couple living in New Jersey, Amit Shah (@amitaatma) and Aditya Madiraju (@mad_adiyoo) are giving the Critelli’s all the feels, with their incredible relationship and apparent joy. Check them out on Instagram so you can feel it too! Then, Marko and Tony have the honor of sitting down with author, Britt East (@britteast) to discuss his Tennessee upbringing, his coming out story, and his married life in Seattle. Even more excitingly, Britt talks to the guys about his brand new book, A Gay Man’s Guide to Life and how he came to writing such an important and meaningful manual for gay living. The Critelli’s walk him through some of their favorite excerpts from the book, and Britt explains his thoughts on topics ranging from racism, finances, and spirituality. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Season 3 Ep. 19: Our House
For the final week of Pride Month, Marko and Tony are highlighting the "T" in LGBT by spotlighting Alan Hart - the first documented trans male in the US. Also, the guys make a brief acknowledgment of all the black trans women that have experienced death and harm at the hands of others, in this country. Then, the Critelli's get together to talk about decorating your home, as a couple. When two different aesthetics are at play, how do you and your partner manage to make your house a home? Finally, Marko and Tony sit with Lindsey Amer (@lindzamer), LGBT activist and host of numerous children-focused queer productions. They all sit down to talk about Lindsey's beginnings and upcoming projects.