Besty and Smoke Podcast
by Besty and Smoke Podcast
Two ex-radio hosts who love talking about real-life stuff. Join us as we dive into family, friendships, love, and life with our no-BS takes and some laughs along the way. We'll share our own couple's stories and break down occasional social media moments to give you fresh insights and lots of fun. Whether you're a "young'un" or just young at heart, we've got something for you. Let's go!
Episodes
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The No. 1 Reason Modern Marriages Crash—It's not Cheating | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Is cheating really the main reason modern marriages fail? In this bold conversation, Besty and Smoke uncover the deeper reasons why relationships fall apart—like emotional disconnection, unrealistic expectations, and the fantasy sold by social media. They explore how modern couples often walk…
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Are Men Supposed To Read Women's Mind? | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this episode, Besty & Smoke dive into the age-old frustration many men face: "Are men supposed to read women’s minds in relationships?"They react to a video of Brain Jotter's frustration over his girlfriend’s mood swings. Smoke shares his take on the unrealistic emotional expectations placed…
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Women Don't Know What They Want - True or False? | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Why do women often walk away from good men? Why do some choose toxic partners over stable ones? In this episode, Smoke and Besty go head-to-head on one of the most debated relationship questions: Do women really know what they want in love?🔥 Smoke argues that women are fickle and often driven by...
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Why Your Partner May Cheat Even If They Love You | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this candid discussion, Besty and Smoke delve into the complex reasons behind infidelity. The debate covers topics such as unmet sexual desires, the psychology of cheating, and the impact of routine in relationships.00:00 – Introduction00:04 – Sexual dissatisfaction 01:03 – The pressure on…
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Why Do People Cheat? Do Men Cheat More? | Monogamy & Infidelity Debate | Besty and Smoke Podast
In this provocative debate, Besty argues that men are serial cheaters, while Smoke contends that it’s human nature to desire variety—and that the institution of marriage might be to blame. They break down infidelity and the possibile connection to monogamy and polygamy. Chapters: 00:00 –...
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Men Are Intimidated By Successful Women - Yes or No? | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Are Men Really Intimidated By Successful Women?In this episode, Besty opens the discussion by sharing her perspective on why she believes men may feel intimidated by successful women. A few minutes in, Smoke launches a counterargument, and together they explore the societal expectations and...
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Marriage Is Harder For Women Than Men - True Or Fasle? | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Is marriage really harder for women than men? Besty says YES, and Smoke says, NOT REALLY—so we’re throwing this debate to you! 🤔From emotional labor and sacrifices to societal expectations, women argue they carry more weight in relationships. But is that the full story? Do men have struggles…
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Love Is Not Enough To Sustain A Marriage | Here’s Why | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Is love enough to sustain a marriage? The answer can be different for different couples. But what's the truth about what's really important to make a marriage last? Let's dig in!
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4 Types Of Infidelity in Marriage | Wounded Relationships | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Emotional InfidelityPhysical InfidelityFinancial InfidelityDigital InfidelityBesy and Smoke break down these forms of Infidelity in marriage and how each one affects the relationship, including their causes and possible solutions.
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Cheating In Marriage | Wounded Relationships | Infidelity | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this episode, Besty and Smoke examine the complexities of emotional infidelity within marriage. They discuss how a strong, romantic connection forms outside the marital bond and scrutinize the underlying emotional needs and vulnerabilities that lead to these situations. The conversation...
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Mismatched Libidos in Marraige 2 - Beyond Sexual Incompatibility | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Sexual incompatibility is often misunderstood as the only cause of mismatched libidos in a relationship. However, there are several other factors that can disrupt a couple's sexual harmony, including age, hormonal changes, medication, illness, mental health, and even sexual habituation. In this...
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Mismatched Libidos: Understanding Sexual Incompatibility in Marriage | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this episode, Besty and Smoke discuss sexual incompatibility in marriage, spotlighting the causes, consequences and solutions. They also tackle the matter of premarital sex and how culture and religion play a part in creating incompatibility.
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Why Passion Fades In Marriage & 5 Ways To Bring It Back | Besty and Smoke
Besty and Smoke break down five reasons why sex and passion may be low in a marriage, including 5 ways to turn up the heat and reignite the action. Plus the number one formula for fixing everything.
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Love Languages Explained: How to Understand Your Partner's Needs | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this episode, Besty and Smoke dive into the five love languages, breaking down how each one helps couples understand and fulfill their partner’s emotional needs. They also explore how these concepts connect with African cultural values and traditions, offering unique insights for relationships...
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No S3X - Marriage Realities Part 2 | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this episode, Besty and Smoke venture out to explore the issues around sex in marriage and how they impact relationships, including the cultural pressure on couples to start a family soon after the wedding...
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Marriage Realities (The Truth About Life After Your Wedding) | Besty and Smoke Podcast
The conversation got real and skin-tight in this episode as Besty and Smoke explore post-wedding realities like dealing with wedding costs, marriage weight-gain, etc...
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Pre Marital Myths Prt 2 (Lies You Were Told Before Marriage) | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this Episode, Besty and Smoke continue with the Pre-marriage Myths, recapping on the 6 lies we are told before we say "I do"
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Pre Marriage Myths (What Couples Wish They Knew Before Marriage | Besty and Smoke Podcast
There are lots of popular notions, beliefs and old wives' tales single people have about marriage. In this episode, Besty and Smoke bust some of these myths and re-align pre-marriage expectations with the actual reality of married life...
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How To Manage Money In Marriage Without Fights | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this Episode Besty and Smoke jump on the difficult topic of money management in marriage, highlighting common mistakes and how to avoid them...
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Power Of Money In Parenting | Besty and Smoke Podcast
How much does it cost to raise a child? That appears to be the question, but it's not. In this episode Besty and Smoke explore how parenting is much more than meeting a child's needs. It's a labour of love, and love 'don't' cost a thing... Also, learn four ways to raise a child.
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Power Of Money In Marriage & Breadwinning | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this episode Besty and Smoke dive into the discussion of the intersection between breadwinning and family headship in marriage. This conversation centers on the dual function of family provider and head of family, including their gender implications and social expectaions...
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Power Of Money In Marriage and Family Part 2 | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Besty and Smoke argue it out on yet another turbulent outing with a lot of personal revelations regarding why they are yet to start a family as a married couple. It's a very emotional episode with lots of fireworks, and signals how powerful money and income can be when deciding on family…
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Power Of Money In Marriage and Family | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Money is King. Or so it appears. In this episode the hosts dig into the pre-marriage influences of money on dating/relationship behaviour and choices, coming full cycle to how powerful money is when deciding who, when, and how to marry.
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Gender Roles And Their Impact On Marriage | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this episode, Besty and Smoke embark on an eye-opening journey through the complexities of gender roles in marriage. Discover how these roles influence modern relationships and the impact of societal expectations. They delve into traditional vs. contemporary dynamics, exploring the social and...
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Much Trouble About Submission in Marriage Part 2 | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Patriarchy, Feminism, and Submission in marriage... Throw in a bit of toxic masculinity, assertive matriarchy, and misandry, and you have the hot recipe for this episode's fireworks. However, unlike in Part 1 of this topic where the show ended in a cliff-hanger, a resolution is achieved on this...
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Much Trouble About Submission In Marriage | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this episode Besty and Smoke venture on to the thorny subject of Submission in marriage. And predictably, the discussion moves to even rougher grounds: patriarchy and feminism...
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Finding A Mate (Life Partner) | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Finding a life partner is one of the most significant decisions we make in life. Unlike animals, where mating is purely for reproduction, humans seek deeper bonds through marriage and long-term relationships. In this episode, Besty and Smoke explore the journey of identifying and choosing the…
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Do Soulmates Exist? | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this episode Besty and Smoke discuss the popular idea of soulmates in marriage and relationships, expanding the topic to the ancient Greek philosophy behind the idea, as well as spotlighting present day attitudes around the subject matter. With lots of laughter, of course, and... the usual...
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Marriage vs Dating (Part II) | Besty and Smoke Podcast
In this second episode of the difference between marriage and ordinary relationships, Besty and Smoke go deep into the dissatisfaction and resentment that happen in marriage when false expectations are created during the dating period because one spouse has misled the other with a "too perfect"...
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Marriage versus Dating | Besty and Smoke Podcast
On Marriage versus Dating, Besty and Smoke take a tour of the many ways that marriage differs from ordinary relationships. They also venture onto the very touchy subject of submission and how it nearly broke their very young marriage at a time when they were still learning their individual roles…
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Hiding A Relationship | Besty and Smoke Podcast
Besty and Smoke dive into why they kept their relationship, and ultimately marriage, a secret. Follow as they reveal how working together in the same organization challenged their journey and love story.
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Starting Something New
The first episode of the first season of Besty and Smoke Podcast (The BSPodcast). This episode is dedicated to our new journey (Besty's and mine) into podcasting after working as radio hosts for over a decade. The episode offers a look back over the years, the many times we attempted different…
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About this show
Two ex-radio hosts who love talking about real-life stuff. Join us as we dive into family, friendships, love, and life with our no-BS takes and some laughs along the way. We'll share our own couple's stories and break down occasional social media moments to give you fresh insights and lots of fun. Whether you're a "young'un" or just young at heart, we've got something for you. Let's go!
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Besty and Smoke Podcast