Brunch with The Branches Podcast

Episode 45; What Is Trust To You?

Welcome back to Brunch With The Branches! Today we’re drinking Rose with cran-pineapple juice poured by Kim. The personality is really starting to show from the Grand baby which is bringing Thomas Joy. Kim shares the story of Sonia Sanchez as a part of the Women’s History Month Highlight. The main topic kicks off with questioning if men and women trust differently. [4:39] That leads to an interesting comment on negotiating in relationships vs compromising. Thomas poses the question of when do you talk nonnegotiable’s in dating. [38:00] The relationship conversation wraps up for this episode, socials are given, and Thomas ends the episode with a toast to knowing yourself and being true to yourself. [1:01:23] Till next episode, cheers! Follow us at: * Thomas IG: @rcandyman850 and X: @RCandyman * Kim: IG: @Kimberly.branch.56 and X: @BranchKimberly * Podcast’s IG: @brunchwtbranchspod and X: @BrunchBranchPod

Episode 44; Shootings in Schools

Welcome to Brunch with the Branches. Today’s drink of the day comes from Thomas. He made everyone a Maple Old Fashioned which is a traditional old fashioned with whiskey, orange bitters, simple syrup, and maple syrup. Kim shares that her upcoming trip to Mexico is what is bringing her joy today. Thomas highlights Claudette Colvin for Women’s history month, and introduces the guest for this episode Meghan Coleman-Fletcher [5:51] The branches and Meg dive into the main topic of school shootings and gun violence, and their personal emotional impact [14:30]. They then shift the conversation to the social and community impact of gun violence [25:52]. We end our discussion by answering the question; where do we go from here? [50:38]. We end the pod in our traditional way, with a toast from our guest Meg [1:03:00].   Follow us at: * Thomas IG: @rcandyman850 and X: @RCandyman * Kim: IG: @Kimberly.branch.56 and X: @BranchKimberly • • Podcast’s IG: @brunchwtbranchspod and X: @BrunchBranchPod

Episode 43; Tik Tok Dump 3

Welcome to Brunch with the Branches. Today’s drink of the day is Kim’s choice. She made everyone a Peach Strawberry Smash, made with vodka, strawberries and a peach strawberry juice. Thomas shared that traveling is what brings him joy. Some of his favorite cities are NOLA, San Diego, DMV, Houston, and Miami. He also has an Out of the country bucket list - Africa and Japan! Kim shared the Black History Month Highlight, a poem titled, “What If There Were No Black People” by [5:12] Even though we almost lost TikTok, the Branches are giving us their famous annual TikTok dump! This episode is filled with all of their favorite TikTok videos.[12:23] They started with airlines gone wild, Delta vs. Spirit and Spirit Airlines Dress Code. Then there’s this funny little video that shows how white people are saying the same things as black people, it’s just said in an  opposite way. Kim had a favorite that reminds her of how old she’s getting with the Treat Us To Dinner video [25:45] Thomas enjoyed listening to the story on why you should not eat edibles and they both thoroughly loved the Women’s Intuition is of the devil video [41:16 ] The couple provided their social plugs [45:15] and Thomas closed out the annual TikTok dump with a toast! [46:02]   Follow us at: * Thomas IG: @rcandyman850 and X: @RCandyman * Kim: IG: @Kimberly.branch.56 and X: @BranchKimberly • • Podcast’s IG: @brunchwtbranchspod and X: @BrunchBranchPod

Episode 42: Love or Lust?

Welcome to Brunch with the Branches! Today’s drink is Thomas cocktail called the Don Julio Strawberry Lemon Drop Slushie Simply Lemonade, triple Sec, Simple syrup, and Don Julio. Kim has the joy moment today, and shares the a little about the joy he finds in his faith. Happy Black History Month! We are celebrating amazing black people, and moments in our American history. Today we celebrate Uncle Nearest Green.  We kick this week’s discussion off with introductions of our guests, and a fun couples game called ABC takeover [6:42]. In the spirit of love month, we tackled the topic of Love or Lust with our guest [19:47]. We dive into several questions about love, and a love journey. We get different perspectives from our guests in different stage of our love journey. We end with a toast by one of our guests. Follow us at: * Thomas IG: @rcandyman850 and X: @RCandyman * Kim: IG: @Kimberly.branch.56 and X: @BranchKimberly * Podcast’s IG: @brunchwtbranchspod and X: @BrunchBranchPod

Episode 41: Super Bowl with the Branches

Welcome to Brunch with the Branches! Today’s drink is Kim’s new cocktail called the sweet bourbon peach lemonade! This drink is made with simply lemonade, fresh ripe  peaches, Crown peach, peach flavored Stella Rosa, blended and garnished with a peach slice. Thomas has the joy moment today, and shares the a little about the joy he finds in his faith. Happy Black History Month! We are putting a spin on the recommendation this month, and celebrating amazing black nuggets, moments and people in American history. It’s Super Bowl Sunday, so Thomas and Kim introduce the main topic, which is focused on the Super Bowl [5:28]. After discussing everything from the commercials to the halftime show, the Branches shift to the conversation of women and men sports [39:00]. We wrap today’s topic talking about the difference between live sporting events and watching it on TV [46:11]. The Branches encourage you to go on their IG account and vote on your Super Bowl predictionWelcome to Brunch with the Branches! Today’s drink is Kim’s new cocktail called the sweet bourbon peach lemonade! This drink is made with simply lemonade, fresh ripe  peaches, Crown peach, peach flavored Stella Rosa, blended and garnished with a peach slice. Thomas has the joy moment today, and shares the a little about the joy he finds in his faith. Happy Black History Month! We are putting a spin on the recommendation this month, and celebrating amazing black nuggets, moments and people in American history. It’s Super Bowl Sunday, so Thomas and Kim introduce the main topic, which is focused on the Super Bowl [5:28]. After discussing everything from the commercials to the halftime show, the Branches shift to the conversation of women and men sports [39:00]. We wrap today’s topic talking about the difference between live sporting events and watching it on TV [46:11]. The Branches encourage you to go on their IG account and vote on your Super Bowl prediction!   Follow us at: * Thomas IG: @rcandyman850 and X: @RCandyman * Kim: IG: @Kimberly.branch.56 and X: @BranchKimberly * Podcast’s IG: @brunchwtbranchspod and X: @BrunchBranchPod