Jason (@mrjohnsmccall) and James (@jsquared05), and all their greatness, is this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These Atlanta-based husbands are equal parts fierce and fantastic - and we are so inspired by them and their love for one another. Give them a follow on IG, and make sure to let them know the Critellis sent you! Then, the guys sit down to talk about something both silly and sweet: pet names. Is calling your partner something cutesy (other than their name) necessary for a successful relationship? At what point does a pet name become gross for bystanders? Then, the guys are joined at the virtual Critable by husbands Alvin (@alvinonielmcrray70) and Jason (@jasonrudman) to discuss their 26-year long relationship and marriage, the choice to have children, and all around LGBTQ+ amazingness. Finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.

Beefy beaus (@big.bud.wolf) and (@whutuppetey) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These massive men and partners are wonderfully coupled as their light-hearted love and heavy-lifting gym routine makes them incredibly aspirational and this week’s fave. Go give them a follow and let them know the Critellis sent you! Then, the guys get together to talk about a revisited concept in the Critelli household: “It’s just money”. When you are in a secure place (mentally and financially) is it possible to think of spending money and committing to experiences in such a nonchalant manner? Is it ever just money? The guys are then joined at the Critable by season 1 episode 1 guest, Steven Poburko, to catch up on some newer life updates. Steven introduces everyone to his partner and gives us the story of how they met. Finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.

Wanna see fabulousness? Then look no further than Sharnika and Mahala (@meetthepowers) - the week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These goddesses are perfection and love personified, and we are so infatuated with them. Go give them a follow on IG and show them some love - and don’t forget to let them know the Critelli’s sent you. Then, Marko and Tony get together to find out whether or not they’ve slept with friends or ever thought about it. Is it “normal” in gay culture to separate sex and friendship? And should everyone be more comfortable with boinking their bestie? Finally, the guys are joined at the Virtual Critable by the jacked priest himself, Father Ethan Jewett (@jackedpriest). We find out about Father Ethan’s journey to the church and how his muscles play a part in his social media and faith. Finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.

Brits, Matt and Adrian (@matt_and_adrian), are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These cheeky bloggers and adventurers are so sweet on one another and so incredibly full of life, and that makes us excited to highlight them. Check them out on IG and give them a follow - we promise it’s totally worth it! Then, the guys sit down to talk about Beyoncé's highly anticipated and insanely incredible 8th studio album, #CowboyCarter. Marko and Tony go track by track and discuss their initial thoughts on the album and pick their favorite tracks - for now. And finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.

Bloggers and partners, Karl and Daan (@coupleofmen) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals - and we are so fascinated by them! This storytelling and traveling duo make it a point to explore the world and share their experiences with like-minded LGBTQ+ adventurers. If you’re craving queer love at its best, with a side of travel - these guys are for you! Check them out and give them a follow. Then, the guys sit down to explore the ‘1-1-1-1 Rule’ for marriages and talk about their experiences and goals with it. How can you make your relationship and time together more effective? This topic and episode will give you some tips. And finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.

NFL Player R.K. Russell (@rkrelentless) and comedian Corey O’Brien (@corey_obrien) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, and once you check them out you’ll understand why. This couple is the dictionary definition of support and love and we are so inspired by their relationship and know you will be too. Check them out on IG and give them a follow - you’ll be happy you did. Then, the guys sit down to talk about situationships and acknowledge whether or not they’ve ever been in one. Is a situationship helpful or hurtful? What are the consequences of having a non-commital connection with someone? Then finally, @thecritellis read your Listener Sh!tuations and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.

There are no words for the love we have for this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Shannon (@badgyalshanshan) and (@issa_amanda_). These women are easy on the eyes and heavy on our hearts as they show us all that being gorgeous and madly in love can be picture-perfect. Go give them a follow on IG and show them some good ‘ol Relationsh!t love. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about whether or not love is in fact blind. We are all watching the show on Netflix but does the concept hold up without a camera crew? And, what do relationship experts have to say about the idiom and the reality? Finally, @thecritellis read your Listener Sh!tuations and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.

We open season nine by highlighting the Sarasota hotties and husbands, Adam and Dan (@adam_dan_srq) as this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These muscle daddies show you that not only can you be in love, but you can get a good pump in - together! These guys are so good together and we know you’ll enjoy them just as much as we do. Give them a follow on IG and show them some good ‘ol Relationsh!t love. Then, the guys sit down and catch you up on everything you’ve missed in their lives over the past few months and everything they haven’t been able to talk about in pop culture and media during the break. Finally, @thecritellis read your Listener Sh!tuation and try to offer some guidance, Critelli-style.

Join Marko and Tony for the final episode of Season 8 and their ‘best of’ picks for the #QueerRelationshipGoals, topics, and Listener Sh!tuations for the season. Take a trip down memory lane and have fun revisiting favorite moments from previous episodes. Are there any episodes or moments that you absolutely loved from the podcast that we missed?

We love this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Bernard (@bernarddavidjones) and Peter (@puffdoddy), and everything about them! This representation and queer, black love is everything we enjoy about relationships and we know you will fall in love with them too. Check them out on IG and show them some love! Then, Marko and Tony sit down at the Critable to talk about how best to set short-term and long-term goals with your partner, for yourself and your relationship. What are some things you may want to accomplish in 2024? And, how should you broach the goal-setting topic with your significant other? Finally, the guys read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and offer some guidance, Critelli-style.

We are super fans of Long Island lovers and this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Andrew and Ronnie (@rondrew_adopts_2023). These future fathers and husbands are wonderful together and even better to gaze at on IG, so do just that - give them a follow and show them some love … and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you! Then, Marko and Tony get together to ponder (and talk about) natural disasters and how ready they are should one take place. Do you have your disaster-ready- kit packed? If something happened tomorrow, do you and your partner have a plan? Finally, the guys read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and offer some guidance, Critelli-style.

Husbands and fathers, Sterling Simcox (@ssimcox) and André Charron (@acharron88) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals - and for several reasons. Not only are they great together, but they’re wonderful to look at and even more incredible fathers and we are absolutely obsessed with them! Give them a follow on IG and let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about body hair - and more specifically, what their body hair preferences are for their partner and themselves. Has gay culture influenced our thoughts on what our body hair should look like? And how much has media played a part in what we prefer when it comes to a potential partner’s body hair? Finally, the guys read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and offer some guidance, Critelli-style.

We love this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals and know you will too! Tyler and Todd (@tylerandtodd) are living the dream - romantic partners and work partners, with all the fixins! They are adorable separately and together and we are huge fans and know you will be too. Go check them out on IG and show them some love! Then, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Marko and Tony talk about their relationship with food and how it can be both a positive and negative experience. Does mealtime run/ruin your life? Are you able to control yourself around food? Learn more during this week’s episode. Finally, the guys read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and offer some guidance, Critelli-style.

We are such fans of this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, (@thecrenshawcrew). The husbands and fathers of two are not only inspiring parents but also a wonderful couple and we are beyond moved by their connection and dedication to family and each other. Check them out on IG and show them some love! Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about competitive relationships and how couples fall victim to a secret war with one another. Are you able to support your partner without fear it diminishes your success? Do you secretly wish for your significant other’s failure? This episode will talk you through the pitfalls of competition in your relationship. Then, the guys read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and offer some guidance, Critelli-style.

Words cannot begin to describe the amount of love we have for this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Martin Fulton (@thefashionablecouple) and Amit Patel, MD (@hemochemomd). Not only is this couple fashion-forward and easy on the eyes, but their success and relationship is one for the Relationsh!t Hall of Fame - these guys have it all! Check them out on IG and show them some love! Then, Marko and Tony sit down at the Critable to talk dirty … or, more specifically discuss dirty talking with your partner. Before sex, how much dirty talk gets you going? And during sex, what kind of dirty talk is off the table? The guys dive into their experience with it and what gets their basements flooded. Finally, Marko and Tony read a Listener Sh!tuation and give some guidance, Critelli-style.

Mike Urban and Mike Mach (@2.mike) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. We love a same-name queer couple and we LOVE this one in particular. We enjoy watching true love - but we crave true love thriving, and these guys are THRIVING. We are obsessed with them and know you will be too so check them out on IG and let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to not only celebrate their seven-year wedding anniversary but also talk about the seven-year itch and whether or not they are experiencing it. What is the seven-year itch specifically? And, how do you make it past seven years of marriage and into the ‘’til death do us part’ … part?

We are obsessed with this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Crissa and Alexis (@crissaandalexis). These ladies and their 10+ year relationship are exactly what dreams are made of. Not only are they fun and exciting, but they are incredibly into each other and have a fire that cannot be extinguished. Follow them on IG to feel the burn - and let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko asks Tony an incredibly important relationship question: “Am I still sexy to you?” After being with your partner for a long time, it is understandable that one may not feel as sexy to their partner as they once were. So, the guys sit down to talk about how sexy they are to each other and read articles on the topic.

Misha and Martin (@em_em_couple) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. Not only are their backdrops scenic, but so are they! Their love and connection is awe-inspiring and they are so fun to watch - so give them a follow on IG and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you! Then, Marko and Tony sit down at the Critable to talk about how to continue to surprise your partner after being in a long-term relationship. Further down the relationship road, you may think you know everything there is to know about your partner - nothing surprises you anymore. But the guys talk through different ways to keep your partner guessing and your relationship feeling brand new, and Marko writes an article on the topic for Relationsh@ to help bring home his feelings on this issue.

We are so excited to highlight this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Chris and Jay (@christopherandjason) on the episode. Not only do their hearts beat for one another, but these incredible guys have made room in their hearts to foster children as well. There is no limit to their love and that is why we adore them. Follow them on IG and give them YOUR love. Then, Marko and Tony gather to talk about the relationship theory of the flower and the gardener and how it pertains to their union.. In relationships, which one are you? Do you believe you and your partner should only play one role at all times? Then, the guys sit down to read the September edition of Listener Sh!tuations, and try to solve the world’s problems … Critelli-style.

Brandon and Darius (@themccarthys12) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals and for good reason! These husbands and fathers are not only sweet on each other but also devoted parents and partners. We love watching their love for one another and think you will too! Check them out on IG and give them some love. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about a show they love and miss, Abbott Elementary. In the eleventh episode of the first season, sixth-grade history teacher, Jacob Hill finally introduces his boyfriend to his coworkers when the school becomes the site of a dangerous social media trend. Tune in as the guys recap the episode and give their thoughts on the representation of Jacob’s relationship in media.