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For the first time in 25 years Mikey travels back to Guyana, his mother’s mother country and meets his dad. Tune in for part 2 of this Indie episode where Mikey reveals what it was like returning to Guyana as a man, connecting with his cousin, seeing his granny in her element, and finally having the nerve to meet his father.  What was meant to be a one time adventure turned into Mikey and his dad spending every day with each other, which allowed Mike to feel like a little boy again.  For the first time in his life, Mikey shares a beer with his dad, shares a car, finds out his dad can sing, and tells him he loves him. The re-introduction was divine and the time together blessed and healed a wound that Mikey thought would never close. Later Mikey shares a final message to his dad and then baby Noble before closing out the episode. These series of episodes have been special to Mikey and he hopes you enjoy. Items Mentioned: To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more. Follow us on Social Media FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the first time in 25 years Mikey travels back to Guyana, his mother’s mother country to have his “Eat, Pray, Love” moment. Tune in for part 1 of this Indie episode where Mikey details getting ready for his 9-day trip to Guyana, the chaos of the airport, bribes to get past the checkpoint once landed, and finally settling into his room. Later Mikey shares a bit of the journal entry he crafted once back in Guyana and talks about confronting fear as he gears up to meet his dad in Part 2.  This EP was a special one for Mikey and he hopes you enjoy. Items Mentioned: To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more. Follow us on Social Media FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A convo about control turned into a revelation that nothing has been the same since Noble. Even 6 years later. Tune in as Mikey and Randie reveal what has changed about them for better or for worse since their son died. Because grief. Because this is real life. Because earth is hell or ghetto or whatever Jesus said.  Later, the Chapmans discuss what their convo has taught them about one another, and to cleanse the palate Randie brings a fight or flight about how Mikey is always instigating between her and Drew. Still it’s all love, when they show each other some QUICK PDA because the Knicks won and they found out at the end of their recording. Putting D’Angelo’s lyrics in “Nothing Even Matters” to the test. As always Randie and Mikey love y’all and appreciate your continued support through the years! Follow us on Social Media FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB  IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG  This episode of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast was edited by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions www.wordieproductions.com Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 P.S.  To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(After Model Home by Rivers Solomon and Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in her Head by Warsan Shire)  Hey y’all, While Mike was in Guyana for the first time since 2001, Randie’s feelings caught up to her. Tune in as she reveals the real about going No Contact with her family. Brought on by a convo with Drew and the propaganda about No Contact being, “trendy” Randie tells you the truth. No Contact is the bottom. The last resort. Because in the words of Warsan Shire, “No one would leave home unless home chased you.” Who would self-orphan themselves for s***s and giggles? Not Ran. Not many people, actually. While one of the best decision she’s made for herself, No Contact has left Randie achy and on many days full of grief.  So, in this Indie, the shorter half of the BMM podcast invites you to learn what sovereignty of self and freedom has cost and required of her and other Adult Children making the hard decisions to live a life of integrity and courage. Items Mentioned: Model Home by Rivers Solomon, https://bookshop.org/p/books/model-home-a-novel-rivers-solomon/daba1ac77f597af3?ean=9781250397591&next=t  Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire, https://bookshop.org/p/books/bless-the-daughter-raised-by-a-voice-in-her-head-poems-warsan-shire/e25042b1966c5b0c?ean=9780593134351&next=t This episode of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast was edited by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions www.wordieproductions.com Follow Randie on Substack at little ran aka the Littles' Chronicles https://substack.com/@littleran Follow Randie over on Pagebound https://pagebound.co/users/ranthesolarpunk Other Resources: Out of the Fog website: https://outofthefog.website/ Going No Contact with Parents, A Trauma-Informed Choice (Article), https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/going-no-contact-with-parents-a-trauma-informed-perspective/ Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (book), by Lindsay C. Gibson, https://bookshop.org/p/books/adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents-how-to-heal-from-distant-rejecting-or-self-involved-parents-psy-d-lindsay-c-gibson-psyd/c76b830ed14fe568?ean=9781626251700&next=t  Follow us on Social Media FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 P.S.  To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey y’all! Tune in for what is probably the most unhinged (and most fun) episode ever recorded on the BMM podcast because this one is featuring Drewbie Drew. Similar to the Chapman’s relationship check-ins, Mikey and Randie interview Drew and ask her to rate them with: thumbs up, middle, or thumbs down on safety, fun, communication, love/connection, and baby Rey. The episode takes many turns (LOL) as the couple discover what Drew really thinks of their parenting and shenanigans. In all, interviewing 7 year olds ain’t for the weak! Still, it’s a lot of fun and they hope you ask the kids in your life these questions and they hope you enjoy. Follow us on Social Media This episode of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast was edited by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions www.wordieproductions.com FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB  IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG  Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 P.S.  To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the beginning of January, the Chapmans spent some time in the ER with baby Rey. Tune in to hear the piece Randie wrote about the experience. Shout out to the fellow mother and friend who didn’t even realize she was encouraging Randie to spread this post a little further. And thank God for the babies that change us. Items Mentioned: **Selah: Hebrew. Thought to mean, “pause, reflect, and praise.” Found mainly in the Book of Psalms as a musical interlude or pause. Scholars disagree on its exact definition, and that’s okay. Here’s a piece I found about it: https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/what-selah-means-in-the-bible Tweet mentioned: https://x.com/MindBodyBronx/status/2007474578851766649?s=20 - @ Bronxology This episode of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast was edited by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions www.wordieproductions.com Follow Randie on Substack at little ran aka the Littles' Chronicles https://substack.com/@littleran Follow Randie over on Pagebound https://pagebound.co/users/ranthesolarpunk Follow us on Social Media FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 P.S.  To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tin! Ten! 10 YEARS! In the books. Somebody clap! In this episode Mikey and Randie talk about their 10 year anniversary, their first time at a super fancy restaurant, the gifts, their takeaways, and how they’re ready to go reallll slow now LOL. It was a fun and delirious conversation they can’t wait to share with you. Later, Mike brings a fight or flight that (plot twist, Randie won) even though the Mrs. realized he did in fact have a point. And as always it’s all love as the couple indulge in a little PDA and even play their first voicemail since being back! Listen now. They hope you enjoy! Items Mentioned: Listen to the song written and performed by LOVE LAURXN and produced by Randie: Stayed the Course, https://www.songfinch.com/stories/e9e002b7-f260-40b9-b77f-63ebb7372461?utm_campaign=video&utm_content=Song+Deliver&utm_medium=sharing&utm_source=songpage&utm_id=product  The Modern, Atlanta’s Boutique Space for Creators and Celebrators: https://www.themodernatl.com/?utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnC9kpGcg6EtyQEaKFUpYiXjhP8ueHCo_Lx6st7nsPj6zNzpSzwSuLabjHtck_aem_96B8DBGkvcaP3UvVJ_fiJQ GYPSY KITCHEN, https://www.gk-atl.com/ Follow us on Social Media This episode of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast was edited by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions www.wordieproductions.com FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB  IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG  Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 P.S.  To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s Mikey’s first Indie back in over a year and he’s here with a dedication. Inspired by his God daughter’s ceremony, Mikey pins a letter to Drew and Rey about what it means to be dedicated to them. Later he gives a head nod to the dad’s and husbands out there doing their best. And he reminds them to not martyr themselves as they devote themselves to their family. To end, Mikey shares that he’ll be talking about his 10-year anniversary soon with the shorter half of the podcast, but in the meantime between time: he wants you to listen to the song Randie had created for him. He hopes you enjoy. Items Mentioned: Listen to the song written and performed by LOVE LAURXN and produced by Randie: Stayed the Course, https://www.songfinch.com/stories/e9e002b7-f260-40b9-b77f-63ebb7372461?utm_campaign=video&utm_content=Song+Deliver&utm_medium=sharing&utm_source=songpage&utm_id=product  Follow us on Social Media FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 P.S.  To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chapmans done went and had another baby on y’all. Tune in and learn all about their youngest daughter, Rey. Together Mikey and Randie reveal what helped them realize they were ready to try for another baby, what it’s like having another baby after experiencing infant loss, how Drewbie is soaring at being a big sister, and more. Later, Randie brings a fight or flight prompted by a tweet and it gets a little…heated? Tender? You be the judge! And read the tweet: https://x.com/W_Asherah/status/1536052863658561538?s=20 Still, as always it’s all love when the couple show each other some PDA. Listen now. They hope you enjoy! Follow us on Social Media This episode of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast was edited by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions www.wordieproductions.com FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB  IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG  Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 P.S.  To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The novel Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson shifted something in Randie’s cells. Shortly after finishing the small but mighty book, Randie auto wrote for 20 minutes about the impact the characters left on her. She only lifted her hands to turn the pages. This indie is the result. She hopes you enjoy. This episode of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast was edited by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions www.wordieproductions.com Follow Randie on Substack at little ran aka the Littles' Chronicles https://substack.com/@littleran Follow Randie over on Pagebound https://pagebound.co/users/ranthesolarpunk Follow us on Social Media FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 P.S.  To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For this episode you must love dogs and should bring tissues, because everybody’s crying—especially Mikey and Randie. For their second EP back, the Chapmans talk about…Groot. The dog clacking in all of the episodes and posing in all of the logos. Their first baby. The soul that made them a family before the human littles entered the world. Why is Groot the focus of this episode? Because after 10 long years, Groot was laid to rest after his year-long battle with Mast Cell Cancer. So to honor him the Chapmans share his origin story, their favorite moments with him, what the end of his life was like, what they would tell anyone parenting a senior dog, and more. Later, having no fight in her, Randie leads the PDA and the couple express gratitude for one another. Tune in and the Chapmans thank you for all of the love. Follow us on Social Media FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 P.S.  To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey y’all! Long time no see! Are you ready for Season 8? In this episode, Mikey and Randie detail a fight and a make up made possible by Mikey's older brother, Prince. Because sometimes, a family member being in your business works out. Later, the Mr. brings a fight or flight questioning Randie’s loyalty. But in the end, it’s all love as they show each other appreciation for the PDA segment. The feed’s been quiet since the end of 2024, but your friend’s in your head are back and ready to create together again. Tune in and catch the episode and learn what Randie and Mikey have been up to since you last heard from them.  Follow us on Social Media FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 P.S.  To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Magic Mind's got a Black Friday offer, it's currently 50% off until the 6th of December, only with my link:https://magicmind.com/RANDIEPDBF  Use my code RANDIEPDBF for 50% off #magicmind Hey y’all! It’s the end of. . . . the SEASON! So, here’s a longer episode to reflect on this long ass year.  Tune in as Mikey and Randie reveal the 3 biggest things that affected them and stood out to them this year, and their favorite episodes and collabs. Later, they have a relationship check-in rating sex, money, communication, and parenting. During the check-in they both express hardships, disconnection, the fun, and still as always . . . love. Then, before the fight or flight they gift superlatives, an annual tradition for the most supportive and engaged Patrons. Superlatives range from “Most likely to burn shit up” to “Most likely to wear white people down.” Mikey ends the episode with a fight about Randie’s sleep talking, but of course it’s all love as they show each other some PDA. It has been a long ass $&(@)@_! year, but they and you made it. Praise GOD. As always, your hosts appreciate you for listening and rocking with them for all of these years. They wouldn’t be here without your support and they want you to know they’re grateful. They’ll see you in 2025! To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you’ll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more. BlueSky Profiles: Randie: https://bsky.app/profile/ranthesolarpunk.blksky.social Mikey: https://bsky.app/profile/eastatlantamike.bsky.social Follow us on Social Media FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFB IG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIG Contact Email: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 770-750-4098 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My productivity hack: https://magicmind.com/RANDIEPD20 Use my code RANDIEPD20 for 20% off #magicmind . . Hey y’all, The temptation to roll over and die is . . . well, tempting. But in this Indie Randie details the 4 things keeping her afloat, helping her resist despair, and inspiring her to imagine a better future. Because if Bisan from Gaza can show up, then so will she. Tune in as the shorter half of the BMM podcast shares her feelings on the world around her, the fear she and everyone else is feeling, and the raging determination she has to survive as those who came before her did. In the EP, Randie talks green juices, the Dodo Bird’s Youtube channel, her favorite go to app for self-care, and her new found fascination for Solarpunk art, activism, and literature. She hopes you’re being extra extra extra extra compassionate towards yourselves. And hopes you’re also taking care of your mental, physical, and all the things in between. Why? Because she wants you to survive too. Items Mentioned: → My productivity hack: https://magicmind.com/RANDIEPD20 Use my code RANDIEPD20 for 20% off #magicmind  → Parable of the Sower, by Octavia Butler: https://bookshop.org/p/books/parable-of-the-sower-octavia-e-butler/19767724?ean=9781538732182 → Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto, by Tricia Hersey: → https://shorturl.at/F85If → Finch App: https://finchcare.com/ Become my friend. Binxie would love to meet you!  → Randie’s Friend Code: HEB6GN4MLD → Get the rest of the EP’s resources and mentions: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qs5afe3o6nd9mljfv0cup/EP-RESOURCES.pdf?rlkey=rq301e6yc9inkm1mpdaga4ofj&st=4g3zn504&dl=0  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My productivity hack https://magicmind.com/RANDIEPD40 Use my code RANDIEPD40 for getting 40% off your subscription (available only for the first 10 orders) . . . In hindsight, there are many things the Chapmans are glad they didn’t know before they got married. And they bet you would agree. Tune in as one of your favorite couples discuss what was worth finding out . . . all after the fact.  For Mikey, it’s how deep fatherhood really is. He realizes he was thinking too small when his original goal was to be better than his dad. For Randie, it’s learning that none of their plans mattered. Life lifes, whether you’re good or not. And more. It’s a fun convo with a semi-heated fight or flight that’s about . . . you guessed it. Electricity. God, they’re old. But it’s all love, as always, when the Chapmans show each other some gratitude during their PDA.  As always, Randie and Mikey thank you for listening and they hope you enjoy. Items Mentioned: Join Our Patreon Family: http://bit.ly/JOINBMMCheck out singer, songwriter, and actress Ebony Jenae https://www.instagram.com/ebonyjenae_/ Follow BMM on Social Media: FB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFBIG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIGTwitter: http://bit.ly/BMMonTwitter Contact Email: [email protected] a voicemail: 770-750-4098 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy