Who Should Initiate, Plan, or Pay? Modern Dating Power Struggles Explained with The Cork Bros

Knowing When to Walk Away, High Standards, and Spotting the Red Flags with Honey Bxby

This week on Situationships Pod, we’re joined by Honey Bxby — a rising R&B artist making waves with her unapologetic honesty, powerhouse vocals, and relatable takes on love, dating, and knowing when it’s time to leave. Together, we discuss why Honey believes in running at the first red flag, the biggest warning signs she identifies in men, and the toxic behaviors she refuses to ignore. We also unpack the big question of: do people truly mean to get themselves into situationships?  Honey also shares how confidence and self-worth play a role in her music, the journey of building her career, and what it's like reaching major milestones such as performing at the 2025 BET Awards Pre-Show and dropping hit songs like “Shame” and “Left Eye.” We discuss how personal experiences inspire her artistry, why her music resonates with so many people, and the power of embracing your worth both in relationships and in life. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris Guest: @itshoneybxby #situationshipspod #honeybxby #dating #relationships #redflags #moderndating #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Dating Like a Queen, Intentional Dating & Knowing Your Worth with Queen

This week on Situationships, we’re joined by Queen — author, singer, and career coach — for a powerful conversation on intentional dating, self-worth, and navigating love in the era of situationships. We unpack the growing tension between intentional dating and situationships culture, and ask the real question: do situationships exist because people don’t want relationships… or because they just don’t want one with you? From undefined connections to people keeping their options open, we dive into why commitment feels harder to come by and what it actually means to date with intention. Queen shares her perspective on what it looks like to date like a queen in real life — from knowing your worth and setting standards, to walking away from chemistry that lacks consistency. We also get into timing in love, emotional availability, and whether people are truly afraid of commitment… or just afraid of choosing. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris #situationshipspod #moderndating #relationships #dating #selfworth #intentionaldating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Too Busy for Love? Balancing Ambition, Timing, & Priorities in Relationships with Troop Brand

On S2E5 of Situationships Pod, we’re joined by Troop Brand - multi-genre artist, Trap Sushi trendsetter, and ATLAnime architect - for a conversation on love, ambition, and what it really means to balance relationships while building your life. In a world where everyone is focused on leveling up - careers, brands, and creative projects - we unpack the question: are people truly too busy for relationships, or just prioritizing differently? From ambition vs. availability to whether partners should feel like support systems or competition, we dive into the realities of dating while building something meaningful. Troop also shares insight into his creative journey - from his new single 109 Locust Street to blending music, anime, and culture through experiences like Trap Sushi and ATL Anime Fest - and how relationships and real-life experiences influence his work. Plus, we get into our game “Smooth Operator or Hopeless Romantic” where we break down dating scenarios and decide what’s real love… and what’s just good game. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris Guest: @troopbrand #situationshipspod #trapsushi #atlanimefest #troopbrand #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing? Vulnerability, Visibility, & Modern Love with Kareemah Muhammad

We sit down with Kareemah Muhammad - artist, creative storyteller, documentary filmmaker, and founder of RareMaven Media - for a real conversation on love, visibility, and what it means to be in a relationship in today’s social media era. We unpack the question the internet can’t seem to stop asking: is having a boyfriend embarrassing? From relationships being side-eyed online to people downplaying or hiding their partners, we explore when love stopped feeling aspirational - and why vulnerability in dating feels harder than ever. Kareemah also shares her perspective as a creative and founder - from building RareMaven Media to supporting Black women in creative spaces - and how purpose, ambition, and emotional well-being all play a role in choosing the right partner. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris Guest: @kareemahthevoice #situationshipspod #embarrassing #relationships #dating #creatives #blackwomencreatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Public Breakups, Crossfading Relationships, & Building Confidence with Dr. Shupier Jones

This week on Situationships, we sit down with author, hairstylist, and fashion designer Shupier Jones for a real conversation about navigating breakups, confidence, and dating in the public eye. Together we unpack the complexities of relationships when everyone is watching - from public breakups and friend groups feeling forced to choose sides, to the growing trend of “crossfading” relationships where one connection blends directly into the next. Shupier also shares insight on rebuilding confidence, taking the time to truly learn yourself, and how showing up boldly - whether through fashion, personal style, or self-expression - can play a powerful role in reclaiming your confidence in dating. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris Guest: @justshupier #situationshipspod #moderndating #author #designer #hairstylist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]