Relatable with The Roses

Ep 40 | Conspiracy Theories We Can't Stop Thinking About: Aliens building the Pyramids, the Moon Landing, Area 51, Flat Earth + more...

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 crimeThe viral reel that got people very concerned about Sophia’s “I’d get away with it” energyBradley’s Roman Empire: aliens, pyramids, and ancient civilizationsWhether aliens built the pyramidsArea 51 and whether the government is hiding alien lifeThe moon landing conspiracyThe Bermuda TriangleSimulation theoryFlat Earth believersWhy some conspiracy theories are ridiculous… and others are weirdly convincingWe also cover:Bradley’s current reading era and his return to Harry PotterSophia officially embracing co-sleepingWhy Grayson may or may not prefer BradleyThe TV shows we thought we loved… and the ones that let us down fastThe Alexa/Ozempic commercial situation no one asked forBasically, it’s one of those episodes where we start with babies and end with aliens.Also mentioned:Project Hail MaryHarry PotterTrue crime documentariesArea 51The Bermuda TriangleFlat EarthSide Chat with the Roses — our newsletter aftershow where the conversation keeps goingIf you’re not already in Side Chat with the Roses, come join us. It’s where we share the aftershow, extra thoughts, polls, playlists, behind-the-scenes bits, and all the stuff that doesn’t quite make it into the main episode.https://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribeConnect with Us:👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia 👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

Ep 39 | What Is Rizz? What Is Skibidi? We Decode Gen Z Slang and Dating Terms

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 weakSophia’s shocking ear hair discovery while Bradley was folding laundryWhy finishing our media center feels like a huge life winThe baby products we didn’t buy — and why we’re so glad we didn’t overdo itWhat we’ve been watching lately, including A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and SteelWhy sticky toffee pudding almost became the star of the episodeThen 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:GhostingGhostlightingBreadcrumbingOrbitingZombieingPocketingThroningCushioningPaperclippingSkibidiRizzSigmaFanum taxMewingRoman EmpireIf 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 upThe difference between millennial dating and Gen Z dating cultureThe trends that genuinely confuse usThe random things that live in our heads rent-freeAnd which phrases sound fake but are somehow realThis one is funny, chaotic, and slightly concerning 😂Connect with Us:👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia 👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

Ep 38 | Winter Olympics Hot Takes, Punch the Monkey Tears, and 10,000 condoms

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 railsThe internet’s obsession with Punch the monkey and why Sophia is emotionally investedA 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 diesBad 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 usIf I lost you in a mall…where would I look first?Describe me in one sentenceJoin the afterparty, "side chat with the roses" for updates and more behind the scenes: https://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe Relatable Deals: This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. If you want to upgrade your bedding/loungewear (especially in the sleep-deprived season of life), Cozy Earth is the real deal. Use ROSES for 20% off here: https://cozyearth.com/Connect with Us:👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia 👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

Ep 37 | America’s Next Top Model Fallout, the “naked lady” next door, and shady things we’ve done to get ahead

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 televisionJoin our newsletter: SideChatIt’s free, interactive, and basically an extension of the podcast—extra bits, polls, links, and behind-the-scenes.Sign up here: https://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe Relatable Deals: This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. If you want to upgrade your bedding/loungewear (especially in the sleep-deprived season of life), Cozy Earth is the real deal. Use ROSES for 20% off here: https://cozyearth.com/Connect with Us:👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia 👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

Ep 36 | Dear Roses: My sister-in-law's on tinder...

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 closetBradley telling the truth (and regretting it)A 3-hour fight fueled by exhaustion and hormonesMaking up… eventuallyWe also talk honestly about what marriage looks like in this season of life:Parenting burnout and resentmentDifferent love languages (and how that causes misunderstandings)Why late-night arguments are never a good ideaWhether “I’m tired” is code for something deeperThen 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.And yes… we also launched our newsletter.If you want more behind-the-scenes chaos, exclusive polls, and the chance to send us your own Dear Roses questions, join us in:Side Chat with the Roses (Because not everything makes it to the pod.)Go here to join us. ------------------------------CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S SPONSORGet 20% off at Cozy EarthThe brand behind the softest, most luxurious cuddle blanket (take a look 👀) and the pajama set Sophia is fully obsessed with (seriously, so comfy — check it out 👀)Plus you get…100-night sleep trial10-year warrantyUse code ROSES for 20% offShop: CozyEarth.comAnd if you get a post-purchase survey, tell them you heard about Cozy Earth from Relatable with the Roses.Connect with Us:👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia 👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com