Talking It Out

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Dating Outside Your Race: Mike, Bryan & Bachelor Nation’s Ivan Hall Discuss Apr 12, 2021

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Bachelor Nation fan favorite Ivan Hall joins Mike and Bryan to discuss their experiences dating outside their race. Bryan opens up about being in an interracial relationship with wife Rachel Lindsay and what he’s learned about Black women over the course of their marriage. Mike discusses the hate he’s gotten in the past for dating women who were not Black.

Plus, Ivan talks about his upbringing and what it means being half Asian and half Black in this country. He discusses how he embraces both cultures and the ways he’s standing up for BLM and the AAPI community.

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Reality Star Carl Radke Discusses Addiction and Mental Health Awareness After Brother’s Tragic Death Apr 05, 2021

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Bravo’s “Summer House” star Carl Radke opens up about his brother’s tragic passing and how it changed the course of his own life. Carl reveals he went from self-medicating and partying four or five nights a week to now being sober and in therapy. He also explains what he learned about mental illness from his own experiences and his brother’s death.

Plus, Mike and Bryan discuss what they do for self-care, and Bryan shares why therapy has been so beneficial in his relationship with wife Rachel Lindsay. Mike and Bryan also answer fan questions, including how to tell your family you’d like to attend therapy.

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Money and Relationships: Mike & Bryan Dive into the Uncomfortable Topic with a Financial Expert Mar 29, 2021

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Should you date when you’re broke? Is sharing a bank account a good idea once you’re married? Mike and Bryan talk to financial expert Dr. Lynn Richardson, who shares pointers and suggestions for the best way to talk about money in a relationship. She reveals who really should pay for that first date and why gender roles and money are a thing of the past.

Then, Mike and Bryan share their own experiences dealing with finances in relationships. Bryan discusses the fun way he and wife Rachel Lindsay learned more about each other’s spending habits. Mike and Bryan also talk about how their cultural differences affect how they see finances and family.

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Does Size Matter? Mike, Bryan & Patrick Moote from ‘UnHung Hero’ Discuss Mar 22, 2021

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Actor/documentarian Patrick Moote joins Mike and Bryan to discuss his quest to find out whether women really care about penis size. Is it true that men who have smaller penises generally make up for it in other areas? Nothing is off limits as Patrick, Mike, and Bryan have a no-holds-barred conversation about it all.

Patrick also describes his search for penis enlargement options and what conclusions he came to along the way. Plus, Mike and Bryan discuss some of their own insecurities throughout their lives and how they overcame them.

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Joe Amabile Talks Dating, Vulnerability, and the Possibility of ‘Paradise’ Mar 15, 2021

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“Click Bait” host Joe Amabile joins Mike and Bryan for an in-depth talk about men and vulnerability. Joe discusses his upbringing in Chicago and how that influenced his ability to open up in his future relationships. Plus, he reveals how being on reality TV taught him to communicate, share, and be vulnerable.

And is “Bachelor in Paradise” in Joe’s future? He discloses whether he’d be willing to head back to the beach and admits he has his eye on a few women from the last couple seasons of the show.

Plus, is crying a sign of weakness for men? Mike and Bryan open up about the times they have broken down throughout their lives.

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‘Bachelor’ Contestant Chelsea Vaughn Talks Double Beauty Standards and Her Time on the Show Mar 08, 2021

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Chelsea Vaughn, from Matt James’ season of “The Bachelor,” joins Mike and Bryan to discuss quitting her corporate day job and following her dreams of becoming a model. She opens up about the challenges she has faced in the modeling world, including her age, the color of her skin and her body size.

Then, Chelsea flips the script and asks Mike Johnson which girl from her season he finds most attractive.

Plus, Mike and Bryan answer listener questions and address the double standards between men and women – covering everything from body hair to “dad bods.”

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What Do Women Really Want? Mike, Bryan & Love Expert Diann Valentine Weigh In Mar 01, 2021

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It’s the age-old question: What do women really want? Mike and Bryan welcome love expert Diann Valentine to discuss what women are really looking for. From love languages to what happens between the sheets, they get into it all. Diann also reveals the big difference between what men and women look for in a relationship.

Then, Mike and Bryan tackle viewer questions. Bryan opens up about his home life with wife Rachel Lindsay and reveals who does the chores. And Mike discusses the importance of honesty in relationships.

Have a question you want Mike and Bryan to answer? Submit yours now at Instagram.com/talkingitoutbn.

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MTV’s Cory Wharton Weighs In on the Role of Communication in the Modern Family Feb 22, 2021

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Cory Wharton from MTV’s “The Real World,” “The Challenge,” and “Teen Mom” joins Mike and Bryan to discuss his unconventional family, and why communication is such a key piece in its success. Cory discusses co-parenting with his ex, Cheyenne, and the struggles they’ve had along the way while raising daughter Ryder.

Plus, Mike and Bryan open up about their different upbringings. Mike discusses how growing up in a predominantly female household shaped him into the man he is today, and Bryan talks about having three older siblings who lived overseas and the effect that had on his life.

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Bryan Speaks Out on Chris Harrison’s Controversial Interview with Wife Rachel Lindsay Feb 15, 2021

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In an emotional discussion, Mike and Bryan weigh in on the racism surrounding Bachelor Nation and how it is affecting them personally. Bryan discusses his wife Rachel Lindsay’s interview with Chris Harrison, and how he felt watching Rachel in that position.

Mike also reveals that Chris called him shortly after the “Extra” interview and shares his thoughts on their conversation.

Plus, where does Bachelor Nation go from here and how do we learn, grow, and be better? Mike and Bryan weigh in.

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Initiate Sex, Set Expectations, and More Ways to Maintain a Relationship and Career; NFL Star Matt Judon Joins Feb 07, 2021

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Mike and Bryan discuss how they maintain successful relationships while also having demanding careers. Bryan reveals how he and wife Rachel Lindsay are managing their current long-distance living situation, and what their plans are for the future. Plus, NFL star Matthew Judon joins the conversation to talk about how his wife deals with his football schedule and his long hours training.

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