Relatable with The Roses

Ep 42 | Dear Roses, Is It Normal to Lose Attraction in a Relationship?

This week’s episode is a true catch-up.In this episode, we talk about: Bikini disaster stories and holiday wardrobe malfunctions  Why the Wi-Fi and phone signal situation in England makes no sense  Bradley’s unexpected change of heart on the new Harry Potter series  Sophia’s postpartum identity crisis and evolving business direction  What it’s felt like to rebuild clarity after becoming a mum  The emotional reality of business shifts in a new season of life  Chloe escaping through the garden gate and the panic that followed  Why aging dogs absolutely wreck us emotionally  Dear Roses questions on:  losing physical attraction in a relationship  whether it’s weird if your partner never posts you online  going through your partner’s phone  feeling the ick over a football obsession  whether couples should argue more or less 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:👉 Join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow, where we keep the conversation going and answer even more of your Dear Roses questions.http://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia 👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

Ep 41 | From Reality TV to Broadway: Laura Osnes + Nathan Johnson on Soulmates, Untold Career Stories & Figuring It Out Together

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 Loved this episode?Come join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow-style newsletter where we keep the conversation going, share extra thoughts, behind-the-scenes bits, and all the stuff that doesn’t make it into the main episode.Connect with Us:👉 Join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow, where we keep the conversation going and answer even more of your Dear Roses questions.http://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia 👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

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:👉 Join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow, where we keep the conversation going and answer even more of your Dear Roses questions.http://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe👉 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:👉 Join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow, where we keep the conversation going and answer even more of your Dear Roses questions.http://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe👉 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:👉 Join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow, where we keep the conversation going and answer even more of your Dear Roses questions.http://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia 👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com