EP.122 - PROBLEMATIC PARTNERS, PT. 2 We end 2021 with Pt. 2 of “Problematic Parters.” Our tour guides have a colorful conversation about the importance of self-reflection, personal accountability, communication, and what it means to stay together for the wrong reasons. Stay tuned for brand new episodes of Traveler’s Guide to Venus & Mars with Princ…

EP.121 - PROBLEMATIC PARTNERS We’ve all heard that “nice guys finish last,” and yet, there are no shortage of complaints about relationships with partners who we are eerily drawn to, but are less than ideal for a “happily ever after” scenario. Really, most of us have been there at some point or another. So today we’re going to explore what’s up wit…

EP.120: INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS, PT. 2 This week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS, tour guides debunk some longstanding myths about why one might date or marry someone from another racial background by sharing personal stories of how they met and fell in love with their mates. Tour Guides: Alex, Chris, Keoke, Charon and Veronica Creator/Host: …

EP.119: INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS Whether or not folks have personal experience with it, many hold deep-seated feelings about intimate relationships that cross racial lines. This week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS, we ask ourselves why interracial relationships continue to be controversial topic. Tour Guides: Alex, Chris, Keoke, Charon and Ve…

EP.118: COMMUTER COUPLES How can your marriage thrive when your career dictates that you live in a totally different state than your partner? Hear how Sharon & Darryl have made it work for nearly two decades, this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Sharon & Darryl Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Cl…

FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS - Pt. 3, The Last Word KC, TouChé, Vernon & Jana wrap up their controversial conversation on Traveler’s Guide to Venus & Mars with Princess Robin. Tour Guides: Jana, TouChe, Vernon and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton (Original airdate: 2019_03_19) --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS - Pt. 2... REAL TALKPrincess Robin presses KC, TouChé, Vernon & new tour guide, Jana, to dive deeper into some real cases on Traveler’s Guide to Venus & Mars with Princess Robin.Tour Guides: Jana, TouChe, Vernon and KCCreator/Host: Robin Neal ClaytonProducer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton(Original airdate: 2019_03_12)--- Support…

Why do some folks pass on marriage and choose to have a “Long-Term Boo” instead? Sometimes marriage is initially the goal, but is there an unconscious timeframe in which one realizes they don't really want to officially tie the knot with the person they've committed to? Hear what Princess Robin’s Tour Guides think as they continue their conversatio…

Friends with Benefits; A “Thing’ with No Strings.” Can it really work? Hear what Anthony, KC, TouChé, Lei & Vernon think about it on Traveler’s Guide to Venus & Mars with Princess Robin. Tour Guides: Anthony, Lei, TouChe, Vernon and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton (Original airdate: 2019_03_05) --- Support …

Why do some folks pass on marriage and choose to have a “Long-Term Boo” instead? Hear what Princess Robin’s Tour Guides think on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Hasaan, Herb, Quanetta, TouChe, Vernon and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton (Original airdate: 2019_05_21) --- Support this podcast: …

So the dating landscape has changed since you last dated. How do you adjust? Tour Guides discuss how they navigated unknown territory this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Vikki, Vernon and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton (Original airdate: 2019_09_03) --- Support this podcast: https:/…

How do you get back into the dating scene after a divorce? Who should you avoid? Princess Robin’s Tour Guides share their experiences this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Vikki, Vernon and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton (Original airdate: 2019_08_27) --- Support this podcast: https:/…

EP.117: DATING WITH KIDS IN MIND, PT. 2 When you are a single parent, how do you integrate your love interest into the family landscape? And do your present children get a say about whether or not to grow the family with more kids? Hear our Tour Guides’ thoughts this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS! Tour Guides: Eve, Trina, Carlos and KC C…

EP.116: DATING WITH KIDS IN MIND Does your love interest’s parental status, or aspirations for parenthood impact how you navigate the relationship? Tour Guides touched on this subject in the Age Difference episode. You won’t believe what the conversation reveals now on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS! Tour Guides: Eve, Trina, Carlos and KC Creator…

In “Age Difference in Relationships, Pt. 2,” Eve, Trina, Mike and KC discuss some of the values and circumstances that have influenced their willingness to date someone who differs significantly in age. This conversation inspired next week’s TGVM discussion, “Dating with Kids in Mind," ripe with plot twists! Hang on for this interesting ride on TRA…

EP.115: WHO’S REALLY IN CONTROL? If expectations are set at the beginning of a courtship, what happens when feelings change? And if SHE truly dictates whether or not a conversation can even take flight, how does HE end up with the reins driving the progression of the relationship? Tour Guides’ continue to explore these questions this week on TRAVEL…

EP.114: TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL, WHO DECIDES? Who gets to decide if and when to take a relationship to the next level of commitment? Listen to Tour Guides’ perspectives this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Quanetta, Tiffney, Terrence and Vernon Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton (Origin…

EP.113: GIVING MARRIAGE ANOTHER CHANCE... OR NOT When it comes to marriage, we’ve all heard the cliches, “It’s better the second time around,” or, “The third time’s a charm.” We’ve also heard many declare, “Never again!” Previously married tour guides explore how they feel about remarrying and unpack factors that influence their thoughts about the …

EP.112: LASTING LOVE, KEOKE & CHARON, PT. 2 In part two of Keoke & Charon’s lasting love story, they open up about the harder parts of marriage. They talk about confronting misaligned expectations, coming back from the brink of divorce, and leaning on a foundation of friendship to build a better and stronger marriage. Hear their inspiring account o…

EP.111: LASTING LOVE, KEOKE & CHARON How does a couple find each other across the miles, endure life’s ups & downs and continue loving and growing together after 20 years? In one of TGVM’s most candid and humorous couples convos to date, Keoke and Charon share stories about connecting over distance, taking leaps of faith, facing challenges as an in…

EP.110: GIRL CODE, Grown & Sexy Edition GIRL CODE is an unwritten set of rules women follow with their closest friends. In honor of Women’s History Month, Princess Robin asks her longtime, grown & sexy girlfriends how they feel about the application of these rules, now that they’ve lived some life. Do these unwritten rules still apply in the same w…

EP.109: ATTRACTING WHAT YOU DESIRE, PT. 2 Time, life lessons, and healing yourself and others... how do these things factor into attracting what you desire? Tour Guides continue their discussion on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Carlos, Oona, ShawnJ, Trina and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton…

EP.108: ATTRACTING WHAT YOU DESIRE According to the Law of Attraction, positive or negative thoughts bring corresponding experiences into our lives. Do we have the power to attract what we want romantically? Tour Guides share their perspectives on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Carlos, Oona, ShawnJ, Trina and KC Creator/Host: Robin …

EP.12: CHEATING - PT. 2Can a relationship survive infidelity? TouChé, Vernon, KC and I talk more about it on Traveler’s Guide to Venus & Mars with Princess Robin.Tour Guides: TouChe, Vernon and KCCreator/Host: Robin Neal ClaytonProducer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton(Original airdate: 2019_02_19)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

EP.107: POLITICS AND RELATIONSHIPS, PT. 2 Relationships are not all romantic in nature. They come in many shapes and sizes (e.g. family, friends, colleagues, etc.) and there are varying degrees of risk involved in exploring political matters with different people. What factors influence whether or not we engage in political conversations with peopl…

EP.106: POLITICS AND RELATIONSHIPS Regardless of your political views, there is no guarantee that your romantic partner will share them. Are political differences a relationship deal-breaker or can they be overcome? Tour Guides share their perspectives on this timely topic this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Wanda, Rosalind,…

EP.105: WHAT’S UP WITH CUFFING SEASON?, PT. 2 We continue our discussion about “Cuffing Season” this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Quarantine culture has impacted how we make decisions about who makes it to the championships over the last year, but what are some of the other influences, both now and in years past? Tour Guides: K-Cee Dee…

EP.104: WHAT’S UP WITH CUFFING SEASON? “Cuffing Season” is widely known as a period of time where singles begin looking for short term partnerships to pass the colder months of the year. What’s up with this phenomenon? And as a side note, how is COVID-19 impacting this year’s activities? Hear what our Tour Guides had to say in the first TRAVELER’S …

EP.103: BAMBOOZLED BY LOVE, PT. 2 In part two of our discussion about duplicity in relationships, Tour Guides examine red flags that often go unchecked and societal ideals that set us up to be bamboozled in romantic pursuits. Hear more about our Tour Guides’ experiences this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Antoine, Daryl, Ded…

EP.102: BAMBOOZLED BY LOVE 2020 has been a sh*t show. False hope, lies about how things are so awesome and too many broken promises. But is there a chance that things can turn around? How is one's outlook for the future impacted when they've been bamboozled by love? Tour Guides share their thoughts and stories this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS…

EP.101: AGE DIFFERENCE IN RELATIONSHIPS, PT. 2 What are some of the values and circumstances that influence one’s willingness to date someone who differs significantly in age? Tour Guides talk about it this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Eve, Mike, Trina and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC C…

EP.100: AGE DIFFERENCE IN RELATIONSHIPS In the milestone 100th episode of Traveler’s Guide to Venus & Mars, Princess Robin talks with Tour Guides about whether or not age difference matters in relationships. Tour Guides: Eve, Mike, Trina and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton (Original airdate: 2020_11_29) ---…

EP.99: SPIRITUALITY IN RELATIONSHIPS Tour Guides talk about catalysts in their lives that brought spirituality to the fore in their courtships and respective marriages. Hear their stories abour how their relationships have been influenced by it, this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Charice, Erica, Tori, Zed and KC Creator/Hos…

EP.98: SPIRITUALITY IN RELATIONSHIPSWhat is “spirituality” and does it play a role in romantic relationships? Tour Guides share their views this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS.Tour Guides: Charice, Erica, Tori, Zed and KCCreator/Host: Robin Neal ClaytonProducer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton(Original airdate: 2020_11_08)--- Support this pod…

MAKING THE FIRST MOVE In this “prequel” to the CHIVALRY series (ep. 6 and 7), Tour Guides talk about Who should make the first move and why? Are there cultural influences? Tour Guides: Anthony G., Quanetta and Vernon Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer: James “Street” Gerde (Original Airdate: 2018_12_18) --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

EP.97: SINGLE IN MEMPHIS, PT. 2 The Tour Guides continue talking about dating in Memphis and share their thoughts about how it could (or “should”) be, this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Carlos, Daryl, Kiara and Oona Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton (Original airdate: 2020_11_03) --- Sup…

EP.96: SINGLE IN MEMPHIS We’ve talked about what it’s like to be “Single in Seattle,” but is it any different in Memphis? This week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS, Tour Guides, all born and raised in Memphis, talk about their observations and personal experiences with dating in the area. Tour Guides: Carlos, Daryl, Kiara and Oona Creator/Host:…

EP.95: EXTROVERT/INTROVERT COUPLES When it comes to extroverts and introverts, there are so many differences between them in how they experience the world and navigate interactions with others. But folks do say that opposites attract! This week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS, we discuss what it’s like when the two types come together as a coup…

EP.94: MOVING FOR YOUR MATE, PT. 3 In the last installment of a three-part series about moving for your mate, Tour Guides talk about the concept of neutral territory. We discuss the importance of creating space for your partner to stake their shared claim in an environment that is already occupied, both physically and emotionally, this week on TRAV…

EP.93: MOVING FOR YOUR MATE, PT. 2 Uprooting from all that is familiar to move for your mate is both exciting and scary. Tour Guides continue their conversation about what the process is like for BOTH partners involved this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Charice & Torino, Hasaan & Tiffany and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clay…

EP.92: MOVING FOR YOUR MATE Love is often found somewhere other than in your own backyard. Sometimes your soulmate lives across country, or has to move to the other side of the world after you’ve found them. This week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS, Tour Guides talk about what happens when true love brings you face-to-face with these situation…

EP.91: COMPARING RELATIONSHIPS, PT. 2 What external forces contribute to drawing comparisons between relationships? Tour Guide continue their discussion this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Antoine, Aaron, Eva, Trina and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton (Original airdate: 2020_09_15) -…

EP.09: TRUST IN RELATIONSHIPS How do you know if you can trust your partner? What happens if your trust is betrayed? Tour Guides discuss on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Quanetta, Vernon, and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton (Original Airdate: 2019_01_22) --- Support this podcast: https://po…

EP.08: CATCHING FEELINGS When is it “okay” to let your emotions get involved and can you trust your feelings? Tour Guides share their thoughts and lessons learned on the obstacle course of dating. Tour Guides: Anthony G, Leticia, TouChe, Vernon and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton (Original Airdate: 2019_01_15) --- Support this podcast: https://…

EP.06: CHIVALRY Tour Guides expand the conversation about making the first move and ponder the question of whether or not chivalry is still a thing in today’s society on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Brian, Christopher, Leticia, TouChe and Vernon Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton (Original Airdate: 2019_01_01) --- Support this podca…

EP.07: CHIVALRY, PT. 2 In this final installment of the Chivalry series (“Making the First Move” and “Chivalry, Pt. 1”), Tour Guides debate about traditional gender roles and what is expected in return for chivalry. Are the standards regional? Hear what the Tour Guides have to say on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Christopher, K-Cee…

EP.03: PARTNER WISH LISTS Do you have a list of qualities that you want your future mate to possess? Is it negotiable? Is it working? Time to talk “PARTNER WISH LISTS.” Tour Guides share their perspectives on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Anna, Anthony G and James Street Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer: James “Street” Ger…

EP.02: ONLINE DATING Princess Robin and her Tour Guides explore the ins & outs of online dating... “and apps” (‘cause that’s a thing) on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Andres, Dede, James Street and Quanetta Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer: James “Street” Gerde (Original Airdate: 2018_11_20) --- Support this podcast: https…

EP.01: SINGLE IN SEATTLE In the inaugural episode of TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS, Princess Robin and her Tour Guides talk about what it’s like to be single in Seattle. Tour Guides: James Street, K-Cee Deeva, Quanetta and Terrence Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer: James “Street” Gerde (Original Airdate: 2018_11_13) --- Support this pod…

EP.90: COMPARING RELATIONSHIPS Why do people compare current relationships to past relationships, or to those of others, and what are the effects of doing so? Hear Tour Guides’ thoughts this week on TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO VENUS & MARS. Tour Guides: Antoine, Aaron, Eva, Trina and KC Creator/Host: Robin Neal Clayton Producer/Theme Music: Kurt KC Clayton…