Today’s episode is a special one because it’s our first-ever double date episode — and we could not have asked for a lovelier couple to kick it off with.

We’re joined by Broadway star Laura Osnes and her husband, photographer + producer Nathan Johnson, for a funny, honest, and genuinely heartwarming conversation about love, marriage, career pivots, creative partnership, and what it looks like to build a life together over the long haul.

We get into their very cinematic origin story (which includes Aladdin, a chipped tooth, a secret Santa gift, and a first kiss on stage), how Laura’s Broadway career took off after winning a reality show, what it was really like filming One Royal Holiday during COVID, and how Nathan found his own path from acting into photography, producing, and co-building a creative business with Laura.

We also talk about the less glamorous side of long-term love — pet peeves, late-night business chats in bed, toilet paper debates, working with your spouse, and how they’ve stayed connected through 19 years of marriage.

And yes, we also ask the important questions:
Are they soulmates?
Are they secretly vampires?
And what exactly is the skincare routine over there?

This one is full of laughs, sweet moments, Broadway stories, and a lot of heart.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Our first “double date” episode
• How Laura and Nathan met while understudying Aladdin
• Their adorable secret Santa / proposal timeline
• Filming One Royal Holiday during COVID
• Broadway stories, backstage chaos, and unforgettable onstage mishaps
• Laura winning her Broadway debut through a reality competition show
• What it was like entering Broadway through reality TV
• The highs and pressure of Tony nominations
• Nathan’s pivot from acting into photography and producing
• Working together as spouses and building creative projects as a team
• Their company Stagecraft and helping the next generation of performers
• Their feature film Welcome Home
• Family planning, timing, and dreams for the future
• Pet peeves, late-night conversations, and what disagreement actually looks like in their marriage

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This week on Relatable, we somehow go from baby food wins… to true crime… to full-blown conspiracy theories.

We kick things off by celebrating episode 40 and talking about the very real thrill of watching Grayson get more excited about food. Bread, avocado, cauliflower cheese, potatoes? Yes. Apples, blueberries, bananas? Absolutely not.

We also unpack why a recent reel about true crime took off — and why women seem so much more into murder documentaries than men. Sophia explains why she finds true crime so gripping, while Bradley remains deeply confused by the entire genre.

Then we get into the fun stuff:

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why women are so fascinated by true crime
• The viral reel that got people very concerned about Sophia’s “I’d get away with it” energy
• Bradley’s Roman Empire: aliens, pyramids, and ancient civilizations
• Whether aliens built the pyramids
• Area 51 and whether the government is hiding alien life
• The moon landing conspiracy
• The Bermuda Triangle
• Simulation theory
• Flat Earth believers
• Why some conspiracy theories are ridiculous… and others are weirdly convincing

We also cover:

• Bradley’s current reading era and his return to Harry Potter
• Sophia officially embracing co-sleeping
• Why Grayson may or may not prefer Bradley
• The TV shows we thought we loved… and the ones that let us down fast
• The Alexa/Ozempic commercial situation no one asked for

Basically, it’s one of those episodes where we start with babies and end with aliens.

Also mentioned:

• Project Hail Mary
• Harry Potter
• True crime documentaries
• Area 51
• The Bermuda Triangle
• Flat Earth
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In this episode of Relatable, we’re talking about everything from Gen Z slang and dating terms to good week / bad week, plus the very unexpected discovery of Bradley’s ear hair.

We kick things off with our weekly catch-up, where Bradley shares a painful back flare-up, Sophia shares the moment she realized they may officially be entering a new era of marriage, and we both talk about how much a little sleep, sunshine, and family help can completely shift your week.

We also get into:

• Bradley’s back pain, recovery, and why getting older is not for the weak
• Sophia’s shocking ear hair discovery while Bradley was folding laundry
• Why finishing our media center feels like a huge life win
• The baby products we didn’t buy — and why we’re so glad we didn’t overdo it
• What we’ve been watching lately, including A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Steel
• Why sticky toffee pudding almost became the star of the episode

Then we switch gears into a full-on millennial panic spiral as we try to decode popular Gen Z terms and figure out what the kids are actually saying these days.

We talk about Gen Z slang and viral terms like:

• Ghosting
• Ghostlighting
• Breadcrumbing
• Orbiting
• Zombieing
• Pocketing
• Throning
• Cushioning
• Paperclipping
• Skibidi
• Rizz
• Sigma
• Fanum tax
• Mewing
• Roman Empire

If you’ve ever wondered:

• What does skibidi mean?
• What is rizz?
• What does Roman Empire mean on TikTok?
• What are the weirdest Gen Z dating terms?
• Are millennials officially too old to understand internet slang?

…this episode is for you.

We also talk about:

• Why modern dating language feels completely made up
• The difference between millennial dating and Gen Z dating culture
• The trends that genuinely confuse us
• The random things that live in our heads rent-free
• And which phrases sound fake but are somehow real

This one is funny, chaotic, and slightly concerning 😂

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In Episode 38 of Relatable, Sophia and Bradley bounce from Olympic obsession to random UK culture shocks, then dive into Good Week / Bad Week before finishing with a hilarious round of couples questions that reveal… a lot.

We chat about:

• Feeling wildly inspired by Olympic athletes (and why figure skating has Sophia in a chokehold)
• Bradley’s pick for a Winter Olympic event (spoiler: he’s oddly confident)
• The darker side of elite sports + athletes setting boundaries (and why that’s so powerful)
• A truly unhinged Olympics “fun fact” that sends the convo off the rails
• The internet’s obsession with Punch the monkey and why Sophia is emotionally invested
• A potential Relatable Movie Club (book club vibes… but for people who don’t read)
• Good Week: Bradley’s on holiday + making Brighton plans (seaside town, pebble beach trauma included)
• Sophia’s “good week” is… sleep and sunshine (and honestly? same)
• A very British family moment: “pop in for 5 minutes” turns into hours… and then the car dies
• Bad Week: the white noise machine “stopped working” (reader: it was the plug)
• Relationship Q’s that get weirdly accurate, including:
  • What we’d pack in an apocalypse bag
  • What strangers get wrong about us
  • If I lost you in a mall…where would I look first?
  • Describe me in one sentence

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Brad gets publicly humbled over his mullet, we realize we might be the neighborhood’s “ugly naked lady/guy”, and then we take a sharp turn into the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry (thanks, America’s Next Top Model documentary).

Also: parenting updates, a sleep-deprived Good Week/Bad Week, and a reminder that “special skills” on a resume are often… vibes-based.

In this episode:

•Brad debuts the mullet… and a woman in his class has THOUGHTS
•The moment we learned our neighbours can see straight into our bedroom… and have for a year
•Why “the naked lady!” instantly made us think of Friends
•The case for window film, curtains, robes, and never trusting “we’re too far away to be seen”
•Sophia’s Bad Week: Grayson rolled off the bed (and the mum guilt spiral that followed)
•Brad’s Good Week: Grayson finally saying “Dada” (iconic timing, of course)
•The America’s Next Top Model documentary and the reminder of how toxic entertainment used to be
•Sophia’s wild “HBO producer” story (spoiler: meet me at my apartment is never a good sign)
•The kinds of “networking” offers you get when people hint you should… get to know someone very well
•Shady confession time: audition lies, accent lies, and pretending you’re great with a sword
•Sophia admits she once had a fake assistant email… to feel more legit (and to have someone else to blame 👀)
•Love Island as emotional support television

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We kick things off with a chaotic Good Week / Bad Week that turns into a full breakdown of our Valentine’s Day — including:

• The leopard print dress that should’ve stayed in the closet
• Bradley telling the truth (and regretting it)
• A 3-hour fight fueled by exhaustion and hormones
• Making up… eventually

We also talk honestly about what marriage looks like in this season of life:

• Parenting burnout and resentment
• Different love languages (and how that causes misunderstandings)
• Why late-night arguments are never a good idea
• Whether “I’m tired” is code for something deeper

Then we dive into Dear Roses, answering your anonymous relationship dilemmas, including:

💔 “I hate the gift he gave me. Do I tell him?”
👶 “I pretend not to hear the baby cry so my partner gets up. Am I terrible?”
💭 “I had a dream about my ex and woke up with butterflies. Do I confess?”
🔥 “Sometimes I say I’m too tired for sex… but I’m just not feeling connected.”
💣 “I found my sister-in-law on a dating app. What do I do?”

We’re sleep-deprived, slightly unhinged, and doing our best — which feels very on brand.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re reading the most unhinged worst date stories you sent in — and whew… some of y’all have been THROUGH it.

Worst date story highlights

• A guy followed someone all the way to a police station… you won't believe what happens next.
• Someone accidentally texted their friend “this date is awful”… but it didn't go to the right person...
• A date disappeared for 35 minutes and was caught mid drug deal. Yes, you read that right.
• A grown adult pulled a childhood teddy bear out of her purse and started talking to it (with a voice). WHAT THE HECK?
• An ankle monitor buzzed all night because the guy was drinking margaritas in a bar… while being monitored.
• A man saw a dead duck on the road, reversed, and said: “That’s fresh.” (As in, let's go back and eat it...)

Plus: Sophia gets locked out of a hotel room with no pants on (classic), and Bradley refuses to share his “horrific” story… again. 😅

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This episode truly has everything: listener feedback, a full-blown debate about the afterlife, and some of the worst Valentine’s gifts we’ve ever heard.

We dive into the results of our recent listener survey and react in real time to what you want more (and less) of on the podcast.

Apparently we “waffle”… but in a charming way? We’ll take it.

We also talk about:

• Requests for more behind-the-scenes life stuff
• Pop culture chat (but, like, loosely researched at best)
• Whether Bradley should have a cooking segment despite… not really cooking

Plus...

🎬 The Movie That Caused a Marital Debate

We watched Eternity starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller… and let’s just say Bradley has STRONG feelings about the main character’s romantic choices in the afterlife.

We rate it, we argue about it, and we want YOU to watch it and tell us who’s right.

And...

💘 Valentine’s Day: Romantic, Lazy, or Red Flag?

You sent us your best and worst Valentine’s gifts, and we put them on trial.

🧇 Final Thoughts

Yes, we waffled.
Yes, we argued about fictional afterlife marriage choices.
Yes, we judged your Valentine’s gifts.

And honestly? We’d do it all again.

🎧 Watch Eternity and tell us:
Was her choice romantic… or absolutely unhinged?

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