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Give It To Me Straight

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Episode publication activity over the past year

Last Checked: 2025-07-08 16:09:26

59. Giving you modern marriages, prenups, and name changes

Tue, 08 Jul 2025

Do you, Alex, take Jon, to be your wedded husband? Sign this prenup first. Today’s episode is all ...

58. Giving you grief, loss, and expensive mistakes

Tue, 01 Jul 2025

GOOD GRIEF! It’s the grief episode. Oh, you wanted laughs this season? Well, you’ll still get th...

57. Giving you life updates, announcements, and gender reveals

Tue, 24 Jun 2025

Alex and Jon are finally back, and emotionally- slightly more stable. After some much need...

56. Giving you goodbyes, oral hygiene, and harsh comebacks

Tue, 11 Jun 2024

If Jon made an OnlyFans, would you subscribe? I think we all would. In this week’s episode, Alex a...

55. Giving you boys trips, famous neighbors, and online dating

Tue, 04 Jun 2024

Would you go on a boys trip while your wife is 7 months pregnant? Jon wouldn’t even think about it...

54. Giving you kid’s parties, handy husbands, and awkward silences

Tue, 28 May 2024

Do you think all men should know how to fix things around the house? If so, Jon better get to learni...

53. Giving you coworker fantasies, engagement rings, and space

Tue, 21 May 2024

Would you buy your fiancé an engagement ring they didn’t like? Jon wouldn’t dare. In this week’...

52. Giving you naughty dreams, farting, and tattoos of exes

Tue, 14 May 2024

Do you fart in front of your partner? Alex and Jon can’t help it. In this week’s episode, our fa...

51. Giving you bad makeup, boring nudes, and contacting ex’s

Tue, 07 May 2024

Have you ever received a nude that was just…boring? Alex definitely has. In this week’s episode,...

50. Giving you paternity tests, creepy bosses, and gender reveals

Wed, 01 May 2024

In the case of Baby Bouffard...Jon, you ARE the father! In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discu...

49. Giving you friendship kisses, cheating, and cancelled weddings

Tue, 23 Apr 2024

Kissing your friends is fine…until it turns into a make-out session. In this weeks episode, Alex a...

48. Giving you pole dancing, driving high, and stalking your ex

Tue, 16 Apr 2024

Would you call the cops on your own sister? Alex would. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discu...

47. Giving you vanilla sex, rude celebrities, and sibling kisses

Tue, 09 Apr 2024

It’s time we normalized kissing your siblings on the lips…(or not, geez). In this week’s episo...

46. Giving you fake cancer, boring boyfriends, and shitty brothers

Tue, 02 Apr 2024

In love with your best friend’s boyfriend? Stop. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon help you f...

45. Giving you babies, sperm donors, and vasectomies

Tue, 26 Mar 2024

Is Baby Bouffard finally on the way? In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon make a huge life announc...

44. Giving you bachelorette parties, scammers, and nudes

Tue, 19 Mar 2024

People need to learn how to say no, especially to brides. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon dis...

43. Giving you mother-in-laws, affairs, and crowd surfing

Tue, 12 Mar 2024

Mother-in-laws are like your husband’s ex-girlfriend who won’t leave him alone. This week, Alex ...

42. Giving you body count, work wives, and buttholes

Tue, 05 Mar 2024

Too afraid to poke your husband’s butthole? Let’s discuss. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jo...

41. Navigating Relationships By Trusting Your Instincts

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you know how outside influences can do more harm than good ...

40. The Consequences Of Your Choices

Tue, 14 Nov 2023

Turning points in relationships are often a result of the impact your choices have on you and your p...

39. Embracing Your Partner’s Past

Tue, 07 Nov 2023

Everyone has a past and your willingness to understand your partner’s will help you strengthen you...

38. Finding Courage To Communicate

Tue, 31 Oct 2023

Communication within relationships can be challenging, and it requires constant effort to make it wo...

37. Choosing What You Need And Not What You Want

Tue, 24 Oct 2023

Relationships come down to balancing your own wants and needs with what’s in the best interest of ...

36. Awkward Family Affairs

Tue, 17 Oct 2023

From the outside looking in, what’s normal for your partner and their family may seem strange to o...

35. Relationship History Lessons

Tue, 10 Oct 2023

They say history is bound to repeat itself and the same can be said for relationships. If you don’...

34. Breaking Down Your Intrusive Thoughts

Tue, 03 Oct 2023

Intrusive thoughts are an unwanted part of every relationship but they do need to be addressed when ...

33. The Complexities of Relationship Balance

Tue, 26 Sep 2023

Relationships are a lot of work even when both partners are giving their all. So what happens to a r...

32. Dating, Divorce, and Disclosures

Tue, 19 Sep 2023

Transparency, communication, and expectation setting are foundational to any successful relationship...

31. The Best Intentions Aren’t Always The Right Priorities

Tue, 12 Sep 2023

Establishing a relationship means changing your priorities from what’s best for you, to what’s b...

30. Past Lovers and Present Dilemmas

Tue, 05 Sep 2023

Once you’re in a relationship, the decisions you make no longer only impact you but your partner a...

29. Taking A Risk To Move Forward

Tue, 29 Aug 2023

Moving forward in life isn’t always the easiest step to take, especially with the risks involved. ...

28. One For The Streets

Tue, 22 Aug 2023

Why do people get into relationships when they’re not ready to be loyal? And why are those they ch...

27. Betrayal Comes From Those You Least Expect

Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Is it ever OK to keep secrets from your partner? Can you leave out specific details and still be tel...

26. Ex Marks The Spot

Tue, 08 Aug 2023

What is it about past relationships that makes them so hard to let go of? Is there ever a time where...

25. Unlike Burger King You Can’t Have It Your Way

Tue, 01 Aug 2023

You can’t always get what you want in relationships, you have to learn to work together and compro...

24. The Power Of Appreciation

Tue, 25 Jul 2023

Many of us might question why our relationships’ initial butterflies and excitement seem to fade o...

23. “I Do” Not Care About Your Feelings

Tue, 18 Jul 2023

Weddings are full of fun, celebrations, and most of all….opinions.  Unsolicited advice from famil...

22. Should You Get Involved Or Mind Your Business?

Tue, 11 Jul 2023

There’s a fine line between knowing whether to speak up or if you should keep your thoughts to you...

21. Quit Playing Dumb

Tue, 04 Jul 2023

Why do people do things they know are wrong and then try to rationalize their actions?  In this epi...

20. Forgiving, Forgetting, and Always Remembering

Tue, 27 Jun 2023

The best thing to do is forgive and forget…or is it?  In this episode, Alex and Jon explore the ...

19. The Art of Letting Go

Tue, 20 Jun 2023

Moving on from a past relationship takes time. But how much time is too much? In this episode, Jon a...

18. Pick and Choose Your Battles

Tue, 13 Jun 2023

Are you truly happy in your marriage if you’re still craving the attention of your ex?  In this e...

17. Uncovering Family Secrets

Tue, 06 Jun 2023

In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about catching your parents in a lie, when y...

16. The Complications of Being Too Honest

Tue, 30 May 2023

Should your body count hurt your current relationship? In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener...

15. The Impact Of Technology On Relationships

Tue, 23 May 2023

Is technology driving a wedge between you and your partner? In this episode, Jon and Alex answer lis...

14. How Much Me Time Is Too Much?

Tue, 16 May 2023

Taking time to yourself is essential, but when does it take a toll on your relationship? In this wee...

13. Boundaries for Bachelor Parties

Tue, 09 May 2023

Are having strippers at a Bachelor party harmless fun? or could it jeopardize your relationship? In ...

12. The Evolution Of Attractiveness

Tue, 02 May 2023

Is it possible to only be attracted to the physical? In this episode, Alex and Jon address a listene...

11. GoFundMe Goes Too Far

Tue, 25 Apr 2023

In Today’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss a listener question regarding a personal GoFundMe request...

10. How Much Should You Share With Your Partner?

Tue, 18 Apr 2023

What they don’t know won’t hurt them, right? In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon answer liste...

9. Is Life Just A Rom-Com?

Tue, 11 Apr 2023

Life is full of hopeless romantics, but when does it become too unrealistic, like your favorite roma...

8. How We Lost Our Virginities

Tue, 04 Apr 2023

Is losing your virginity as important as it seems? Jon digs deep to remember how he lost his, and Al...

7. Exploring Open Relationships

Tue, 28 Mar 2023

Open relationships only work when everyone knows they’re in one. In this episode, Alex and Jon ans...

6. Setting Standards For Your Relationships

Tue, 21 Mar 2023

We all have certain expectations regarding our relationships, but what if the other person keeps fal...

5. Is A Wandering Eye A Red Flag?

Tue, 14 Mar 2023

You can look, but you can’t touch. (Should you really be looking anyway?) In this episode, Alex an...

4. Addicted To The Chase

Tue, 07 Mar 2023

We want what we can’t have. Therefore, we stay addicted to the chase. Or do we? In this week’s e...

3. How Do You Tickle Your Pickle?

Tue, 28 Feb 2023

The question none of you asked for, but Jon answers- how he masturbates. A concerned listener writes...

2. Keep Your Opinion To Yourself

Tue, 21 Feb 2023

Opinions are like a**holes. Everybody has one. In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss what opinions y...

1. Are You Settling? Or Expecting Too Much?

Tue, 14 Feb 2023

We’re back for season two and ready to Give It To You Straight! Jon and Alex recap what they’ve ...

It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later

Tue, 14 Jun 2022

You can’t get rid of us that easily. While this is sadly our last episode (for now), we can’t he...

Is The Grass Always Greener?

Tue, 07 Jun 2022

Do you ever feel like the life you’re living isn’t good enough? As humans, we’re constantly...

Being A Better Friend

Tue, 31 May 2022

A true friend celebrates your wins, supports you in times of need, and is an all-around good listen...

The Real Reason Relationships Fail feat. Dr. Abby Medcalf

Tue, 24 May 2022

Communication is key- or is it? Strong communication in a relationship is commonly known as an es...

No Regrets feat. Jons Dad

Tue, 17 May 2022

No ragrets, not even a single letter. Life is a rollercoaster! While there are many ups and downs, i...

Entering A New Decade: Turning 30

Tue, 10 May 2022

Goodbye, 20’s! Hello, 30’s! Reaching the big 3-0 should be like any other birthday, but enterin...

Are You A People Pleaser?

Tue, 03 May 2022

Are you known as the nice person in your group? Are you willing to drop everything when someone nee...

Can You Be Friends With An Ex? feat. Sean Tadlock

Tue, 26 Apr 2022

When a relationship ends, it’s hard to imagine your life without the other person. There are sev...

The Origin Of #SuccessionTok feat. Taylor Owen and James Neal

Tue, 19 Apr 2022

There’s nothing worse than reaching the last episode after binge-watching your favorite series. T...

Prioritizing Your Relationships

Tue, 12 Apr 2022

WE’RE BACK, BABY! After a month long bae-cation, Alex and Jon are back and ready to give it to y...

Pursuing Your Passion With Your Partner feat. Currents Management

Tue, 01 Mar 2022

Working with your partner might sound like a nightmare to some, but could it be your recipe for suc...

What Is Weaponized Incompetence?

Tue, 22 Feb 2022

Does your partner complain about unloading the dishwasher because they “don’t know where things...

What To Consider Before Traveling With Friends

Tue, 15 Feb 2022

What’s better than taking a vacation, you ask? A vacation with friends! Traveling with friends ca...

How Comfortable Is Too Comfortable?

Tue, 08 Feb 2022

When you first start dating someone, you might be a little more reserved, dress to impress, and go...

Why Toxic Relationships Are Hard To Leave

Tue, 01 Feb 2022

Leaving any relationship is a hard decision, but walking away from a toxic partner can be more compl...

Social Media – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Tue, 25 Jan 2022

The rise of social media in the early 2000s grew into something none of us could have imagined! But...

You Don’t Have To Do It Alone Feat. Christie Rocha from Sass Says

Tue, 18 Jan 2022

Let’s face it; life is hard. And we can almost guarantee that you are not alone in your struggles...

Exercising Social Etiquette

Tue, 11 Jan 2022

It’s easy to assume that everyone knows to say please and thank you or hold the door open, but wh...

How To Refresh Your Life

Tue, 04 Jan 2022

“New Year, New Me!” We’ve all said that phrase, heard that phrase, or at least seen it writt...

Reaching Your Goals In The New Year

Tue, 28 Dec 2021

And that’s a wrap! 2021 has come to an end, and it has been quite a year! If you’re like most...

Preparing For The Holidays And Awkward Family Traditions

Tue, 21 Dec 2021

Visiting family for the holidays can be stressful, especially if you’re joining your partner for...

Changing The Stigma Around Couples Counseling feat. Rory and Anna aka. Mellorlite

Tue, 14 Dec 2021

Going to couples therapy can be a proactive tool for a healthy relationship! Most people believe ...

Can’t Make A Wife Out Of A Hoe – Or Can You?

Tue, 07 Dec 2021

Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season and we’re diving right into gender stereotypes. 9/10 time...

Using The Enneagram As A Tool For Life feat. Sydney and Erin From The Enneagram (Non) Experts

Tue, 30 Nov 2021

Another personality test? You bet! In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon chat with enneagram exp...

Can Men And Women Be “Just Friends”?

Tue, 23 Nov 2021

People continue to disagree on this controversial topic, “can men and women just be friends”?...

Pet Peeves In Your Relationship

Tue, 16 Nov 2021

No matter how much you love your partner, there’s bound to be something they do that will annoy ...

Celebrating Our Differences feat. Joseph Aguila

Tue, 09 Nov 2021

In a world where you constantly feel like you’re being judged, it can be difficult to show parts o...

Living In The Moment

Tue, 02 Nov 2021

We’ve all heard the saying, “stop and smell the roses.” However, it’s easier said than done...

Improve Your Mood Before You Ruin Your Day

Tue, 26 Oct 2021

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Sometimes we have bad mornings, and other times tho...

Can People Actually Change?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021

The age-old question “can people change?” is one that you might as yourself more often than n...

Changing Your Mindset Around Fitness and Nutrition feat. Jenna Altman

Tue, 12 Oct 2021

6-pack abs might be made in the kitchen, but it all starts with a healthy mindset! In this week’s ...

Time To Take A Break

Tue, 05 Oct 2021

Burnout is REAL! But before you get to the point of a mental breakdown, do yourself a favor and t...

The Importance Of Letting Go

Tue, 28 Sep 2021

Are you holding onto something that is causing you stress? Things happen in life that are out of ou...

Maintaining Your Individuality In A Relationship feat. Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz

Tue, 21 Sep 2021

You’ve finally met someone you love, and you do everything together! It’s completely normal to ...

36. Expect The Unexpected

Tue, 14 Sep 2021

As much as we would love for things to go according to plan, unfortunately, that isn’t always th...

Stop Comparing Yourself To Others

Tue, 07 Sep 2021

It has been said that “comparison is the thief of joy”, and we’ve never heard truer words. ...

Plan A Wedding That You Both Love feat. Erin McLean

Tue, 31 Aug 2021

Newly engaged and not sure where to start? Wedding planning can be intimidating, but not if you ask...

Losing A Friend To Their Partner

Tue, 24 Aug 2021

We all have that one friend who falls off the face of the earth as soon as they’re in a relatio...

Communication Is Key

Tue, 17 Aug 2021

This week Alex and Jon talk about their favorite word! CoMmUnIcAtIoN! In the digital world we liv...

When You And Your Partner Have Different Spending Habits

Tue, 10 Aug 2021

Are you a saver and your partner is a spender? Maybe it’s vice versa? Either way, if you have d...

Building Your Self-Confidence

Tue, 03 Aug 2021

Do you feel like you’re lacking self-confidence? Whether it be in yourself, your career, or your ...

Tools For Getting Over A Breakup

Tue, 27 Jul 2021

As the song goes, the first cut is the deepest. But let’s be real, all breakups are hard. If yo...

Adopting A Pet With Your Significant Other

Tue, 20 Jul 2021

Thinking of taking the next step with your partner? Maybe that next step is adopting a pet! If yo...

Changing Your Career – Is It Time?

Tue, 13 Jul 2021

Are you starting to feel burnt out at your job? Wondering why you’re doing what you’re doing?...

Discovering Work Life Balance

Tue, 06 Jul 2021

Are you working to live? Or living to work? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell. We all have bills to ...

Being In A Competitive Relationship

Tue, 29 Jun 2021

There’s nothing wrong with some friendly competition? Right?! Competing with your partner can b...

How Much Is Too Much PDA?

Tue, 22 Jun 2021

We all know that one couple who goes a little too far with their PDA. Is it because they have som...

How To Manage Your Stress

Tue, 15 Jun 2021

Finding it harder to stay cool, calm, and collected? We feel ya! Times are stressful for everyone t...

Traveling With Your Partner

Tue, 08 Jun 2021

If you really want to get to know someone, plan a trip together! In today’s episode, Jon and Al...

Taking A Gap Year

Tue, 01 Jun 2021

Ever thought about leaving it all behind and traveling for a year? (or more!) In this episode, Jon ...

Finding Your Version Of Success

Tue, 25 May 2021

Do you feel like you’re constantly working to find happiness and success? To finally be able to...

Meeting The Parents

Tue, 18 May 2021

You’ve met someone you like and you’re ready to take the next step in your relationship…mee...

What To Do With An Unsupportive Partner

Tue, 11 May 2021

In good times and in bad, you want to have a supportive partner! When shit hits the fan, it’s e...

Is It Time To Move In Together?

Tue, 04 May 2021

Are you thinking about moving in with your significant other? Whether it’s the next step in your ...

Making Friends When You’re Older

Tue, 27 Apr 2021

The older you get, the harder it can be to make new friends! Especially when you move to a new city...

Navigating The Dating World In Your 30’s

Tue, 20 Apr 2021

Dating apps in your 30’s can look a little different than what it was in your 20’s. In this w...

How To Handle A Mismatched Sex Drive

Tue, 13 Apr 2021

Sex drives can vary person to person, but there’s nothing worse than when yours doesn’t align...

Therapy Before Marriage, Is It Worth It?

Tue, 06 Apr 2021

Relationships can be tough to navigate sometimes. When things get rocky, do you call it quits? Is i...

Who Are You To Judge?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021

They say, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but sometimes it’s not always that easy. In t...

Balancing Money, Success, and Relationships

Tue, 23 Mar 2021

Does your success intimidate your partner? The topic of finances can be uncomfortable to talk abou...

What Should We Fight About Today?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021

Getting into arguments with your significant other is inevitable, so you might as well learn how ...

But…I Don’t Like Their Friends

Tue, 09 Mar 2021

Have you ever been in a relationship where your partner doesn’t like one of your closest friend...

Are We Official?

Tue, 02 Mar 2021

 Congrats! You found someone you actually like! But now you have to have the awkward “what are...

Starting a Business and Working With Your Spouse

Fri, 26 Feb 2021

Bonus Episode! Jon and Alex are celebrating 3 years of owning a business! They discuss what lead t...

Leave Me Alone

Tue, 23 Feb 2021

Sick of spending too much time with your significant other? We get it. Sometimes you just need some ...

When To Call It Quits

Tue, 16 Feb 2021

Breakups are hard (duh) and sometimes we stay in relationships longer than we should to avoid the...

I Don’t Cook, I Don’t Clean

Tue, 09 Feb 2021

Do you feel like all of the chores and responsibilities fall on you? Do you constantly ask your par...

Keeping The Flame Alive

Fri, 29 Jan 2021

As the popular 90’s song went, “people of the world, SPICE UP YOUR LIFE”. Alex and Jon give y...

Instagram vs. Reality and The Impact on Your Relationship

Fri, 29 Jan 2021

In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the topic of Instagram vs. Reality. Can too much social media...

Can You Find Love On The Apps?

Tue, 26 Jan 2021

Welcome to Give It To Me Straight! Jon and Alex introduce themselves in their very first episode ...