Relatable with The Roses

In this episode, we’re talking all about the weird, hilarious, exhausting, and unexpectedly emotional things happening at the 9-month mark — for Grayson and for us.
From zombie crawling and alligator-level diaper changes to sleep going backwards, food ending up all over Sophia’s shoulder, and the sudden arrival of full-blown baby tantrums… we’re asking the question every parent seems to ask at this stage:
Is this normal?
We also get into the emotional weirdness of hitting the 9-month milestone, why it feels strangely huge, and the little things currently saving our lives — including one scientifically-engineered baby song that works like actual sorcery.
Plus:
 Easter weekend with the family 
 the food intolerance test that gave Sophia some long-awaited answers 
 why Bradley is deeply offended by having “sexy little legs” 
 being sick while your baby is also sick 
 and why ChatGPT has basically become part of the parenting team 
If you’re in the thick of baby chaos too, this one’s for you.
In this episode:
 Why 9 months feels like such a big milestone 
 Grayson’s “zombie crawl” and constant wriggling 
 The diaper change wrestling matches 
 The face-wiping drama 
 Food mess, tantrums, and baby side-eye 
 Sleep regression chaos 
 Sudden clinginess and separation tears 
 The magic of Imogen Heap’s The Happy Song
 Sophia’s food intolerance results 
 Why both Roses are sick 
 The parenting questions we still definitely do not have answers to 
Mentioned in this episode:
The Happy Song by Imogen Heap 
 Supply Life food intolerance testing 
 Our Friday aftershow: Side Chat with the Roses
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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 

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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 
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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 crime
The viral reel that got people very concerned about Sophia’s “I’d get away with it” energy
Bradley’s Roman Empire: aliens, pyramids, and ancient civilizations
Whether aliens built the pyramids
Area 51 and whether the government is hiding alien life
The moon landing conspiracy
The Bermuda Triangle
Simulation theory
Flat Earth believers
Why some conspiracy theories are ridiculous… and others are weirdly convincing
We also cover:
Bradley’s current reading era and his return to Harry Potter
Sophia officially embracing co-sleeping
Why Grayson may or may not prefer Bradley
The TV shows we thought we loved… and the ones that let us down fast
The Alexa/Ozempic commercial situation no one asked for
Basically, it’s one of those episodes where we start with babies and end with aliens.
Also mentioned:
Project Hail Mary
Harry Potter
True crime documentaries
Area 51
The Bermuda Triangle
Flat Earth
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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 weak
Sophia’s shocking ear hair discovery while Bradley was folding laundry
Why finishing our media center feels like a huge life win
The baby products we didn’t buy — and why we’re so glad we didn’t overdo it
What we’ve been watching lately, including A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Steel
Why sticky toffee pudding almost became the star of the episode
Then 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:
Ghosting
Ghostlighting
Breadcrumbing
Orbiting
Zombieing
Pocketing
Throning
Cushioning
Paperclipping
Skibidi
Rizz
Sigma
Fanum tax
Mewing
Roman Empire
If 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 up
The difference between millennial dating and Gen Z dating culture
The trends that genuinely confuse us
The random things that live in our heads rent-free
And which phrases sound fake but are somehow real
This one is funny, chaotic, and slightly concerning 😂
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