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Knot Too Taboo

by Grayson Entertainment, LLC

Gretchen and Slade had 10 years of romantic bliss before they welcomed their miracle baby, Skylar. Now that she’s made her debut, everything in their life has changed! Gretchen and Slade’s daily “crazy” involves balancing parenthood, relationships, and career, while dealing with sleep deprivation, a messy house, diaper changes, bottles, and baby spit-up. They’ll talk about it all, plus sex, money, in-laws, and celebrities on their podcast! Nothing is too taboo to be discussed with Gretchen and Slade who are “knot” married but offer “marginal advice” on stuff they’re dealing with on the daily.

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Episodes

  1. Take off that Pandemic 25 with fitness guru Robert Reames!

    On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade break down all things health and wellness with author of the best selling book Make Over Your Metabolism and head trainer/nutritionist for the Dr Phil Show for 18 years, fitness expert Robert Reames. Slade opens up about how he hunted Robert...

  2. Gretchen and Slade break all taboos with YouTube sensation Gigi Gorgeous

    This is a fascinating and important conversation you won’t want to miss! On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade are thrilled to welcome YouTube sensation, transgender activist and author of “He Said, She Said” the amazing Gigi Gorgeous. Gigi opens up publicly following her husband...

  3. Knot Too Taboo Exclusive: Gretchen and Slade answer the rumors about a RHOC return

    On this Knot Too Taboo Exclusive, Gretchen and Slade address directly the rumors that are swirling around about whether or not they plan to return to Housewives. They look back on their time on the show and reveal all of the behind-the-scenes drama including the accusation that Tamra Judge was...

  4. Find your life’s purpose with Numerologist Felicia Bender!

    What do you know about the art and science of numerology? On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade have a fascinating and energized conversation with The Pracical Numerologist and author of the book Redesign Your Life: Using Numerology To Create the Wildly Optimal You, Felicia…

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  5. Special crossover episode with Gretchen and Slade and Dr. Judy Ho on how to Stop Self-Sabotage!

    You won’t want to miss this special crossover episode with another fantastic host from the Stage 29 podcast family. On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade welcome triple board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist and host of the podcast Supercharged Life, Dr. Judy Ho....

  6. Gretchen and Slade at Home- The intimate story of Gretchen’s epic proposal to Slade!

    On this special episode of Knot Too Taboo, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Gretchen and Slade tell all the intimate behind-the-scenes secrets of Gretchen’s proposal to Slade on The Real Housewives. Hear all of the details of planning the epic proposal, how Gretchen ruined the plans of the...

  7. GRETCHEN AND SLADE: UPDATE/LISTENER Q & A

    On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade catch the listeners up about the latest with their daughter Skylar. Gretchen talks honestly about how hard it is to be a parent and shares two recent scary episodes in which her daughter accidentally got injured. Then Slade opens up about a...

  8. Gretchen and Slade talk sleep and sex with high-performance sleep coach Dr. Michael Breus

    On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade are thrilled to reconnect wth the man they credit for saving their marriage. Dr. Michael Breus, often known as The Sleep Doctor, is a high-performance sleep coach and author of The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan and The Power of When. Gretchen and...

  9. Gretchen and Slade at Home- intimate post holiday catch-up

    On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade share intimate details of their life after the holidays. They talk about drinking too much, the stress they feel due to the state of the world, and the repercussions of speaking their minds. They share the joy of the holidays with Skylar, how...

  10. Gretchen and Slade talk money with financial expert Rachel Cruze

    On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade have a compelling conversation with money expert, NY Times bestselling author of Know Yourself, Know Your Money, and daughter of financial guru Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze. Gretchen and Slade open up about how they were raised in terms of money,...

  11. Gretchen and Slade at Home- Christmas Miracles Part 2

    On the previous episode of Knot Too Taboo Christmas Miracles Part 1, Gretchen and Slade began sharing the incredible story of the birth of their daughter. Gretchen talked openly about her desperate desire to have a child and how heartbreaking the journey was for them in the beginning. Now in Part...

  12. Gretchen and Slade at Home- Christmas Miracles Part 1

    On this episode of Knot Too Taboo Christmas Miracles Part 1, Gretchen and Slade begin sharing the incredible story of the birth of their daughter. Gretchen talks openly about her desperate desire to have a child and how heartbreaking the journey was for them in the beginning. Gretchen and Slade...

  13. On this episode of Knot Too Taboo with Gretchen and Slade, sexologist Dr. Jess O’Reilly shares advice and tools to help you turn the heat up in your intimate relationships!

    On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade have an uncensored and hilarious conversation with host of the podcast “Sex with Dr. Jess” and author of The Ultimate Guide to Seduction and Foreplay, sexologist Dr. Jess O’Reilly. Gretchen and Slade reveal secrets about their sex life that…

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  14. On this episode of Knot Too Taboo: Election Night, Gretchen and Slade share their honest and uncensored thoughts about the election, why Gretchen feels men have it easy, and intimate details of what they did for Halloween.

    On this episode of Knot Too Taboo recorded on election night, Gretchen and Slade share candidly their thoughts, feelings and uncensored opinions about the election. Gretchen explains why men have it easier than women and the two share intimate details of Halloween with their daughter. Gretchen...

  15. On this episode of Knot Too Taboo At Home, Gretchen and Slade talk candidly about the good, the bad and the ugly in raising their daughter!

    On this episode of Knot Too Taboo At Home , Gretchen and Slade open up about the up’s and down’s of sleep training, the impact on their sex life, the reason they they didn’t sleep for 46 hours, and the special birthday tribute that made Gretchen cry. They reveal the secret tip that has made all…

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  16. On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade talk with the first ever Bachelorette Trista Sutter and hear all the latest about her relationship with Ryan and everything she knows about the drama on this season of the Bachelorette and beyond!

    On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade talk to the OG Bachelorette Trista Sutter. They know one another from their experience together on Marriage Boot Camp and they reveal behind the scenes secrets about what happened between the couples during the show. Trista talks about the...

  17. Psychic medium Bill Philipps shares the secret to manifesting and how to cooperate with the universe to create your dream life.

    Psychic medium Bill Philipps discovered his gift of connecting to spirit and communicating with people from the other side when he was young. He shares the story of how he came to recognize and accept this gift and offers that all of us have this ability if we can trust it and let go. Bill,...

  18. After An Unsettling Start in Hollywood, Singer Ally Brooke Reveals The Covenant She Made With God Changed Everything!

    Fifth Harmony girl-band singer Ally Brooke shares her rocky road in Hollywood and the powerful steps she took to regain her footing. In this special episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade fall in love with sweet Ally after discovering they have all too much in common. After bestowing Ally...

  19. California Gubernatorial Candidate Major Williams States His Case For Change in 2022!

    This episode is a love letter to gubernatorial candidate Major Williams who will run against California’s current Governor Gavin Newson in 2022. Gretchen and Slade met Major Williams at an event, and invited him on to their show to share his vision of California’s future. Gretchen and Slade get...

  20. Infidelity and Addiction: Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin Reveal The Secret To Saving Their Marriage!

    Today’s episode has the makings of a country star’s Grammy winning song: infidelity and addiction combined with a new marriage and a little baby. But country star Jana Kramer only wished this gut-wrenching story was just a song. When Jana’s daughter was just five months old, her world was rocked...

  21. Overcoming Loneliness and Anxiety With Pastor Max Lucado!

    Beloved pastor and New York Times Best-selling author Max Lucado, who has published over 100 books, selling more than 140 million copies, talks openly with Gretchen and Slade about the challenges our country faces today with the global pandemic, a polarizing election, the Black Lives Matter...

  22. PRIVATE EYE, ANDY KAY’S TALES OF CHEATING

    It’s rarely about moonlight and roses when a client calls private investigator, Andy Kay. He takes calls from nervous men and women asking: Is my significant other cheating? He and his six-member team ferret out the truth and bring back hard facts. Kay, whose investigations include corporate...

  23. GRETCHEN AND SLADE: A RARE EVENING AT HOME

    They may be famous, but in this episode, Gretchen and Slade prove they’re just like any other couple. Slade lights the candles to set the mood and Gretchen enters the bedroom in a bright pink bathrobe and green facemask. It’s her Hulk look. They settle down to talk about what a tough couple of...

  24. Designer Michael Costello Talks Hollywood Frocks and Diva Clients

    In this episode Red Carpet dress designer Michael Costello takes us from winning fourth place in Season 8 of Project Runway to designing a matching hat and dress for Cardi B and a birthday dress for Kylie Jenner. Not to mention his breakout moment - Beyoncé’s lace dress at the 2014 Grammy Awards....

  25. Former “Flip or Flop” Star Steve Cederquist’s Addiction Story: Get Out Alive

    This episode with Gretchen and Slade’s friend, Steve Cederquist author of Get Out Alive: Surviving and Thriving After Drugs, Guns, Gangs, Dysfunction, and Crazy, proves anyone can transform their life just as the “Flip or Flop” star contractor did. The subject is serious – cocaine addiction – but...

  26. Hotties Gregory and Lawrence Zarian Reveal Their Rise to Fame in Hollywood!

    This spicy, and sometimes raunchy episode, is a fun-filled conversation between Gretchen and Slade and their friends, identical twins, Gregory and Lawrence Zarian. Both guys share stories about their booming careers in Hollywood: Gregory, a successful model turned actor was recently nominated for...

  27. Gretchen & Slade’s Tough Week

    In this episode, Gretchen and Slade pay tribute to their beloved dog Vito as they mourn his loss and say goodbye. It’s an emotional time as Gretchen looks back on the good times she shared with their 18-year-old furry family member and how he helped her get through some of the biggest moments in...

  28. Money Secrets During A Pandemic!

    Money is a hot topic on practically everyone’s mind during this unprecedented pandemic. Gretchen and Slade talk to top financial expert, JeanChatzky, to help answer some of your most burning money-related questions. Jean is a New York Times best-selling author with 11 books including her latest,...

  29. Plastic Surgeon To The Stars Reveals the Latest Beauty Trends In Hollywood!

    In this week’s episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade meet one of the most brilliant women in Hollywood. “Legit supermom,” Gretchen declares of her next guest. Dr. Sheila Nazarian has done it all: plastic surgeon to the stars, business woman, assistant professor at USC, digital influencer,...

  30. ASK Gretchen & Slade: Babies, Weddings, Sex and More!

    Gretchen and Slade love their dedicated fans and this week they’re answering some of their biggest questions in a special edition of "Ask Gretchen & Slade"! From sex & marriage to RHOC drama, the happy couple is holding nothing back! How often are they having sex and is everyday too much?…

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  31. ACTRESS NICKY WHELAN: SEXY, SELF-CONFIDENT AND SINGLE HOLLYWOOD

    Australian actress and model Nicky Whelan has worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Kevin Hart, Nicolas Cage, Bruce Willis and Owen Wilson. And while the 38-year-old is undeniably a head-turner, she chooses to be single. In this podcast, she gets real about her failed...

  32. Sexy Moms, Cheating Scandals, Money and More!

    Hold on tight, 'cause a former "bad girl" and her "bad-ass" husband are in the house! In today's episode, Gretchen and Slade chat with a celebrity couple who made headlines involving a publicized threesome cheating scandal and are here to talk all about it! TV personality, Natalie Nunn, made her...

  33. ASK Gretchen & Slade PLUS “Real Housewives” Behind-The-Scenes Gossip!

    Get ready for some juicy gossip! In the latest episode of “Knot Too Taboo”, Gretchen and Slade are spilling some serious “Housewives” tea and answering their fan’s most burning questions. Gretchen reveals the hardest part of seeing herself on TV and why she decided to consult a plastic surgeon...

  34. Babies & Plastic Surgery Revelations with Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif

    The couple welcome their friend and celebrity plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul Nassif, from the hit reality show, "Botched" who is expecting a baby girl with his wife, Brittany. Find out why he feels like a happier man and what got him through such a horrible divorce with his ex-wife Adrienne Maloof....

  35. How To Overcome Anxiety and Fear Through Hypnosis!

    Given the unsettling state of the world around us, are you dealing with unwanted fear and anxiety? On today's episode, Gretchen and Slade step outside of their comfort zone and get hypnotized by world-renowned celebrity hypnotherapist Kimberly Friedmutter, whose known for treating A-list actors...

  36. Race: A Tough Topic to Tackle

    The recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Abery and George Floyd, the unarmed black man who tragically died while a police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes, have all sparked outrage igniting uncomfortable conversations about race, justice, and politics. People across the...

  37. How To Become A Bad-Ass Businesswoman, Life After Marriage & Divorce, Co-Parenting and More With "Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles" Star Tracy Tutor!

    On today's episode, Gretchen & Slade come full circle in the real estate world as they welcome Tracy Tutor, the first-ever female to star on the hit reality show "Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles". From waiting tables to becoming a bad-ass mogul in a tough business to starring on a successful...

  38. Sex, Love & Intimacy with Sexologist Shan Boodram

    Gretchen and Slade talk sex, love and intimacy with a certified sexologist and bestselling author whose science-based and steamy approach to intimacy has been described as Dr. Ruth meets Rhianna, Shan Boodram. Score secrets to deep intimacy and a fun, flirtatious vibrant sex life in this episode...

  39. Men, Mistakes & Mending Deep Wounds with “Vanderpump Rules” Star Kristen Doute

    “Vanderpump Rules” star, clothing designer and now author Kristen Doute opens up to Gretchen and Slade in an interview that’s real, raw and vulnerable as she shares the stories of her life and her new book “He’s Making You Crazy: How to Get the Guy, Get Even, and Get Over It”. Kristen admits she...

  40. Hot Peppers, Hot Sex & Hot Marriage Tips from “Lucifer” Star Kevin Alejandro and Leslie Alejandro

    The conversation heats up when Netflix’s “Lucifer” Star Kevin Alejandro and his wife and producing partner Leslie Alejandro talk hot peppers, hot sex and hot marriage tips with Gretchen and Slade! The couples get real about cheating, complacency and communication marriage, revealing valuable…

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  41. Country Singer Songwriter Jordan Davis: Music Misconceptions, Parenting Problems & Doing What You Love

    On today’s episode, Gretchen and Slade chat it up with Jordan Davis, a multi-platinum country music singer/songwriter with back-to-back #1 hits on the Country Music billboard charts, including his debut song “Single You Up” and “Take It From Me.” His debut album has more than a billion streams...

  42. Quarantine Cocktails with Gretchen & Slade

    What do you get when you mix lime, juice, tequila and “Knot Too Taboo” topics – a podcast episode that’s sexy, funny, and unfiltered! Gretchen and Slade update us on life in quarantine in the COVID19 pandemic and their biggest pet peeves. Hear what’s keeping Gretchen up at night, why she’s…

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  43. Actor & Comedian Alec Mapa: Fatherhood, Family & Celebrity

    Gretchen and Slade share behind-the-scene drama and secrets of their time on RHOC and expose the real reason for leaving the popular reality show. Actor and comedian Alec Mapa chats it up with Gretchen and Slade about his journey to adopt a 5-year-old boy with his husband 11 years ago and how…

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  44. Dreams: Sexy, Bizarre and Vivid With Kelly Sullivan Walden

    Gretchen has had vivid dreams all her life and can remember them with almost total recall. Some of her dreams are bizarre and seem out of this world. There have even been times when Gretchen’s dream foretold a future event, like an earthquake. But why does she have dreams about hooking up with...

  45. The Real Truth Behind Reality TV with “Vanderpump Rules” Star Scheana Shay

    Anyone who’s watched reality television, knows the episodes are heavily edited, but do you know just how much? “Vanderpump Rules” star and host of the podcast “Sheananigans with Scheana Shay” joins Gretchen and Slade to reveal the truth about reality TV. Hear the behind-the-scenes secrets of how...

  46. How to Get Your Sleep, Sanity and Sex Life Back!

    How did Slade end up in Gretchen’s fuzzy bathrobe? Why did she “body-check” him in the middle of the night? This couple has some wild, sleep-deprived moments! Plus, Slade reveals Gretchen’s secret to falling back to sleep…and she’s horrified! Thankfully, Certified Child and Family Sleep…

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  47. Celeb Psychic: Secrets from the Other Side

    America’s top psychic and star of E! Network’s “Meet the Frasers”, Matt Fraser, drops a major bombshell from the other side for Gretchen and Slade! What does it mean for their family? How will they respond to what the dearly departed have to say to them? Download and listen to find out! You’ll…

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  48. Coronavirus - Parents In A Pandemic: Donna Tetreault

    It seems everyday we’re waking up to more frightening headlines, more closures and new rules for social distancing as the coronavirus, COVID-19, sweeps the globe. Things as simple as getting baby food and diapers for Skylar have become daunting tasks met with empty store shelves and panicked...

  49. How Not To Be The Worst Parent On Your Block!

    Today we’re joined by PhD, Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of the book, The Power Of Showing Up. We share the parenting mistakes we endured as kids and how Slade was caught in the middle of his feuding parents and how we’re embracing a different kind of parenting style for baby Skylar. Gretchen…

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  50. A Baby Milestone, A Basketball Legend, & Bullying in the Trans Community

    Gretchen Rossi & Slade Smiley reveal a major milestone for their baby girl, Skylar, and share their thoughts on the heartbreaking memorial of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. “Pose” Star Hailie Sahar tackles topics some say are too taboo – from her religious upbringing to revealing her...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Gretchen and Slade had 10 years of romantic bliss before they welcomed their miracle baby, Skylar. Now that she’s made her debut, everything in their life has changed! Gretchen and Slade’s daily “crazy” involves balancing parenthood, relationships, and career, while dealing with sleep deprivation, a messy house, diaper changes, bottles, and baby spit-up. They’ll talk about it all, plus sex, money, in-laws, and celebrities on their podcast! Nothing is too taboo to be discussed with Gretchen and Slade who are “knot” married but offer “marginal advice” on stuff they’re dealing with on the daily.

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Grayson Entertainment, LLC

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Gretchen and Slade had 10 years of romantic bliss before they welcomed their miracle baby, Skylar. Now that she’s made her debut, everything in their life has changed! Gretchen and Slade’s daily “crazy” involves balancing parenthood, relationships, and career, while dealing with sleep deprivation,...

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