#24 - A Deep Dive on Tyra Banks & America’s Next Top Model

#27 - Did Drag Race Season 18 Get It Wrong?

Get 40% off your first Pop Snax box 🎁 - https://popsnaxworld.com/rachaelw40 [https://popsnaxworld.com/rachaelw40]  In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael react to the RuPaul Drag Race finale, break down the season’s biggest highs and frustrations, and answer the question everyone starts with: did the right queen win? (We’re saying Myki Meeks earned that crown—period.) We talk: * Our “Meet the Queens” prediction receipts (Kenya Pleaser, Vita VonTesse Starr, Mia Starr, DD Fuego, and more)   * The judging frustrations (yes, Marvin said Michelle Visage has gone soft 😭) * And who we think is BUILT for All Stars (and we’re already counting down to Drag Race All Stars 11) Subscribe now to the Meant 2 Be Podcast and join Marvin (⁠@marvin_martian10⁠) and Rachael (⁠@rosegold_rae⁠) as they explore the highs and lows of love, dating, and marriage. Follow Meant 2 Be on Instagram & TikTok (@meant2bepod). 👇 Question for the comments: Who were you rooting for on drag race season 18—and which queen needs an All Stars comeback? Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 [https://gofund.me/d40385123] #DragRaceSeason18 #RuPaulsDragRace #DragRaceFinale #MykiMeeks #NiniCoco #RPDR #DragRaceRecap #AllStars11 #DragRaceFans #CouplesPodcast #Meant2BePod Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:30 Did the Right Drag Queen Win? 12:00 Overall Season Impressions 19:07 Was Jane Don’t Sabotaged? 22:41 Reflection of Meet the Queens Predictions  27:13 All Stars Predictions 30:17 Favorite Episodes & Challenges  35:54 Outro

#26 - Picky Eaters Try an International Snack Box

Get 40% off your first Pop Snax box 🎁 - https://popsnaxworld.com/rachaelw40 [https://popsnaxworld.com/rachaelw40]  In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael do a full snack box unboxing and taste test from an international snack box ordered on Etsy (Pop Snax World). It’s chaotic, honest, and very visual—so if you’re on audio, this is your sign to watch on YouTube.  We rate everything out of 10, from Taiwan-style Cheetos (surprisingly elite) to garlic steak Doritos (beef ramen vibes…), spicy chips, peelable grape gummies, wafer cookies, and a wild tamarind candy strip moment that had us calling on the Lord.  Subscribe now to the Meant 2 Be Podcast and join Marvin (⁠@marvin_martian10⁠) and Rachael (⁠@rosegold_rae⁠) as they explore the highs and lows of love, dating, and marriage. Follow Meant 2 Be on Instagram & TikTok (@meant2bepod). 👇 Question for the comments: Which snack looks/sounds the most interesting? Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 [https://gofund.me/d40385123] #SnackBox #InternationalSnackBox #SnackSubscriptionBox #SnackBoxUnboxing #TaiwanSnacks #SnackTasting #FoodUnboxing #MysteryBox #CouplesPodcast #Meant2BePod Chapters 00:00 Intro  02:49 Snack Tasting 35:29 Final Thoughts & Outro

#25 - Rihanna’s Greatest Hits (March Madness 2026)

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 [https://gofund.me/d40385123] In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael run a March Madness-style bracket to crown the #1 Rihanna song—32 matchups, four regions, one veto each, and rock-paper-scissors when we deadlock.   We argue like it’s life or death over Umbrella Rihanna vs Shut Up and Drive, We Found Love vs Pon de Replay, and a bunch of “how are these in the same round?!” matchups. After all the chaos, we land on a winner… and it’s the kind of pick that’ll have the comments in a chokehold.  Also—sending love to Rihanna & A$AP Rocky after the scary incident at their home. We’re grateful they’re safe. Subscribe now to the Meant 2 Be Podcast and join Marvin (⁠@marvin_martian10⁠) and Rachael (⁠@rosegold_rae⁠) as they explore the highs and lows of love, dating, and marriage. Follow Meant 2 Be on Instagram & TikTok (@meant2bepod). 👇 Question for the comments: Drop your Final Four + your winner. And be honest: did you use AI to “help” your bracket? 👀 (Apparently a LOT of people are.) #Rihanna #RihannaSongs #BestRihannaSongs #RihannaTopSongs #RihannaDiscography #WeFoundLove #Umbrella #MarchMadness #Podcast #meant2bepodcast  Chapters 00:00 Intro & March Madness Rules 06:53 Iconic Anthems Round 1 12:31 Pop Perfection Round 1 16:32 Edge & Attitude Round 1 21:13 Deep Cuts & Fan Favorites Round 1 27:29 Iconic Anthems Round 2 28:56 Pop Perfection Round 2 32:14 Edge & Attitude Round 2 32:39 Deep Cuts & Fan Favorites Round 2 34:30 Championship Quarter-Finals 37:54 Championship Semi-Finals 39:02 Championship Finals 44:23 Outro

#24 - A Deep Dive on Tyra Banks & America’s Next Top Model

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 [https://gofund.me/d40385123]In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael deep-dive Netflix’s Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model—and unpack why ANTM nostalgia hits different in 2026: consent, mental health, and the ethics of “good TV.” We get into the doc’s biggest “aged terribly” moments—body/beauty standards, shock-value shoots, and storylines that prioritized drama over contestants’ dignity. We also debate Tyra Banks’ framing in the doc (era/context vs impact), and why the “passing the buck” vibe frustrates viewers who want real accountability.Subscribe now to the Meant 2 Be Podcast and join Marvin (⁠@marvin_martian10⁠) and Rachael (⁠@rosegold_rae⁠) as they explore the highs and lows of love, dating, and marriage. Follow Meant 2 Be on Instagram & TikTok (@meant2bepod).👇 Question for the comments: Did the documentary change how you remember ANTM—and what reality show needs a “reality check” next?#AmericasNextTopModel #ANTM #TyraBanks #RealityCheck #NetflixDocumentary #RealityTV #MentalHealthMatters #ConsentMatters #PopCulture #Meant2BePodcastChapters00:00 Intro01:29 What the Netflix doc is11:24 Tyra’s framing16:32 Moments that aged like milk23:07 Shandi Sullivan’s sexual assault 28:04 The future of ANTM38:35 Outro

#23 - How to Keep Love Alive

Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123 [https://gofund.me/d40385123] In this Meant 2 Be Podcast anniversary episode, we rewind to our wedding day (yes, the Andre 3000 aisle moment made the family think Marvin “wrote the song” 😭), relive the funniest + most emotional memories, and then get tactical about what actually keeps a marriage strong—when money’s tight, stress is loud, and real life hits. We talk about the hardest season of our marriage (job loss, grief, couch-surfing, and rebuilding), the best season (peace, stability, and finally exhaling), and the habits that helped us stay connected: communication, budgeting, intimacy, and boundaries. Subscribe now to the Meant 2 Be Podcast and join Marvin (⁠@marvin_martian10⁠) and Rachael (⁠@rosegold_rae⁠) as they explore the highs and lows of love, dating, and marriage. Follow Meant 2 Be on Instagram & TikTok (@meant2bepod). 👇 What’s the BEST marriage advice you’ve ever heard… and what’s your #1 anniversary tradition? #Marriage #WeddingAnniversary #RelationshipAdvice #CouplePodcast #MarriageTips #CommunicationInMarriage #CoupleGoals #HealthyRelationships #LoveStory #Meant2BePodcast Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:17 Funniest Wedding Moments 06:13 Most Emotional Wedding Moments  14:43 Transition to Married Life 17:56 The Hardest Year of Marriage 22:40 The Best Year of Marriage (So Far) 25:33 Wedding Vows Re-Read 33:36 Tips for a Healthy Relationship  40:42 Relationship Hacks 41:54 Year 4: What We’re Looking Forward To  43:30 Outro