In this episode of Together Real Bad, your favorite queer couple podcast dives into what happens when you mix travel, friends, and relationship expectations. Beautifulll and Ace get vulnerable about a recent trip to New Orleans — and how a birthday vacation quickly turned into a lesson on boundaries, communication, and prioritizing your partner.

💬 They discuss:

• How to navigate travel with friends vs. travel with your girlfriend

• Why certain behaviors are relationship red flags on vacation

• Lessons on emotional maturity and conflict resolution

• What it means to “move differently” in a serious relationship

• Recaps of The Ultimatum: Queer Love (season 2 hot takes!)

• And why Mrs. Doubtfire was lowkey emotional parenting in the ‘90s

They also shout out a delicious Black-owned cookie vendor from Chicago and reflect on Pride Month visibility on the South Side.

🎧 If you’re in a queer relationship, planning a couples trip, or figuring out how to balance friends and love, this episode is for you.

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🖤 Queer. Funny. Real. Welcome to Together Real Bad.

In this episode of Together Real Bad, we’re diving into the deep end of what love, gender energy, and fluidity actually look like in our relationship. From surprise birthday letters and edible arrangements in New Orleans to unpacking who “wears the pants” at home, we're getting real about how we show up for each other in ways that break the mold.

We get personal about:

Why labels like “stud” or “femme” don't fully fit us—and how we navigate assumptions.

How our energies shift depending on the moment, from cuddling on the couch to fixing furniture.

The real talk on gender presentation, soft life dreams, and what it means to be your full self in love.

A restaurant horror story that turned into a conversation about expectations, service, and Black-on-Black care.

Our take on love languages without calling them that—and how we live and love out loud, in public and private.

And yes, we dish on our experience at Vegan Dale and the big next step for Jem Junkies at Boxville!

Whether you're navigating your own relationship, rethinking what labels mean, or just in the mood for some honest, hilarious, queer-as-hell love talk—this one’s for you.

This exclusive Patreon video episode gets into the real, real of what it means to build (and keep building) a long-term relationship. Beautifulll shares what it’s like to be in her longest relationship ever, and Ace reflects on lessons from two 8-year loves. The talk growth, communication, triggers, and how to stay soft when life (and your ex) tried to harden you.

In this episode:

• Posting your partner for the first time 😳

• Creating a soft space when past relationships made you hard

• Why we don’t go to bed angry (and what our friends do instead 👀)

• Living out loud and letting the whole world know who you love

• Keeping things fresh 3 years in: date nights, packing help, and podcasting

• How Boystown has changed and why we’re dreaming up a Girls Town

This one’s for the lovers, the healers, and the homies preparing for their person.

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In this episode of Together Real Bad, Beautifulll and Ace open up about the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of launching their new business venture together — Jem Junkies. From working the Black Boy Art Show in Chicago to building a brand that blends beauty and culture, the duo shares what it’s really like to start a business with your partner.

They talk about:

• 👩🏾‍❤️‍👩🏽 The real behind mixing love and entrepreneurship

• 📈 The vision for Jem Junkies as a cultural lifestyle brand beyond tooth gems and grillz

• 💡 Big wins and minor hiccups at their first major event

• 💬 Tips for maintaining balance when you're business partners and life partners

• 🧠 The importance of boundaries, business roles, and not taking things personal

• 🌈 Living out loud and showing up unapologetically

• 🎤 Ace’s bold predictions for Beyoncé’s Act III (yes, we said what we said)

Plus, there’s a surprise guest appearance from Koda 🐶, a shout-out to Black Boys Rock, and a passionate review of Cowboy Carter.

Whether you’re thinking about starting a business with your partner or just curious how we’re navigating this journey, this one’s full of laughs, life lessons, and a few unexpected gems.

What’s up y’all! With the long weekend, and how busy we were, we just could not fit the Podcast in the schedule. But don’t worry we are back with an episode early Wednesday morning. See you then!

Beautifulll and Ace

In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to really come out — not just once, but in layers. Inspired by a touching DM from a listener in London and a major coming out moment with family, we peel back the curtain on the fears, family dynamics, social media choices, and joy that come with showing up fully as yourself.

✨ Inside:

• Funny & frustrating bed-making battles

• A Mother's Day coming-out story (with a twist!)

• Being “out” at work, but not on Facebook

• Responding to a listener who asked, “How do I come out to myself?”

• And of course, a few laughs, a lot of love, and even more truth.

We’re grateful to have a space where we can be soft, honest, and hilarious at the same time — and we’re grateful for YOU for helping us make it possible. ❤️

Tap in. Let’s keep growing, together.

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Together Real Bad, Beautifulll and Ace dive deep into the complexities of bisexuality, identity, and love in queer relationships — inspired by a real conversation with our incredible Airbnb guest, Demita Frazier! 🏡✨

🎙 Topics Covered:

When Beautifulll first realized her attraction to women

The struggles of reconciling bisexuality with religious upbringing

First experiences with women and evolving relationship dynamics

How being bisexual is perceived differently within the LGBTQIA+ community

Navigating labels, fluidity, and boundaries in committed relationships

Why being with a woman doesn't erase bisexual identity

Conversations about attraction, trust, and relationship security

Funny date night stories, life updates, and late-night diaries

PLUS: We recap an amazing evening at the Queer News Podcast Salon hosted by E3 Radio’s Anna (DeShawn), celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week, and shout out to our Flag Football fam for showing up and showing love! 🏳️‍🌈🏈

🎨 We also talk about visiting the Black Creativity Exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, and support Black-owned businesses like 14 Parish!

🎧 Tune in if you’ve ever wondered:

Can bisexual people feel erased in relationships?

How does dating as a bisexual woman feel different?

How do you maintain individuality and sexual identity within long-term queer relationships?

And most importantly... what does mermaid bathwater taste like? 🧜‍♀️

💬 Special thanks again to Demita Frazier for inspiring the title of this episode!

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In this Patreon episode of Together Real Bad, Beautifulll and Ace get real about navigating blame in relationships—from late-night matcha disasters to emotional misfires and unspoken expectations.

We kick things off with a check-in on work, wellness, and that one neighbor who might just be a villain. Then we get personal about family brunches, coming out, and why setting emotional traps (even unintentionally) never ends well.

💥 This episode dives deep into:

• Why blaming your partner never works

• Talking through conflict without pointing fingers

• Taking ownership (even when it’s not your fault… but it kinda is)

• Ego vs. understanding: what makes or breaks a healthy fight

• A hilarious and chaotic story about makeup, candy, and a hyped-up Yorkie Poo

🗓 Plus: updates on our live podcast salon with Queer News & E3 Radio, a Black-owned BBQ spotlight, pop culture recs (hello Love on the Spectrum), and the Netflix show we won’t be recommending.

00:00 – Intro Vibes & Theme Song Love 01:00 – Life Updates: Work, Tiredness & The Coaching Mindset 04:00 – Condo Water Drama & Editing Woes 08:00 – Podcast Salon Announcement (April 25 at Affinity Community Center!) 10:00 – Coming Out Over Brunch: The Update We've All Been Waiting For 14:00 – Date Night Diaries: Art Shows, Fashion & Permanent Jewelry 17:00 – Korean BBQ and Food Talk 18:00 – Black-Owned Business Spotlight: Sanders BBQ in Beverly 22:00 – Pop Culture: Love on the Spectrum Praise + Balloon Show Flop 29:00 – Main Topic: The Blame Game 32:00 – Storytime: Koda + Candy + Chaos 37:00 – Therapy Talk: Accountability vs. Attack 45:00 – Emotional Ownership & Growth 50:00 – Grudges, Cycles, and Female Ego Navigation 56:00 – Storytime Tangents & Takeaways 60:00 – Take It or Leave It 61:00 – Outro

• How to approach blame with empathy and humor

• Why ego has no place in conflict resolution

• Creating safe space for feedback, even during emotional triggers

• Learning from past relationships to protect what you have now

🎧 Queer News and E3 Radio 🍗 Sanders BBQ – Beverly, Chicago 📺 Love on the Spectrum (Netflix) 🚫 That Netflix Balloon Show (you’ll see...)

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