Do You Take This Man?

On this episode of Do You Take This Man?, we raise a glass to veteran and vintner, Brad and his husband and chef, Danny. We learn how they are building both a marriage and a winery together. Hear how they are "rare birds" in the rare world of winemaking, both as one of the few gay couples in the industry and as winemakers who strip back the pretense of enjoying a fine glass of wine.

When it comes to relationship advice, one might not turn to a reality-star-turned-OnlyFans-star for guidance. But our conversation with Bruno—the breakout star of Season 5 of Below Deck and one of OnlyFans biggest content creators—revealed just how much wisdom a life lived while the cameras are on can share with those of us living life in a relationship with the cameras off.

It won't come as much of a surprise that honesty and deep communication is core to a strong bond, but what we also learned from Bruno is that jealousy, sharing fetishes and cheating can fuel a healthy relationship. Keep listening to find out how and hear how Bruno and his soon-to-be Alex's relationship is a deeply connected one.

In this episode, we meet three men—Daniel, Caleb, and Will—who have been in a throuple for the past five years. They tell their story about becoming a throuple, connecting to other throuples in the community, and how they're helping evolve our understanding of relationships. We discuss communication, sex, and common misperceptions of throuples.

Welcome host Eduardo Braniff to the "Do You Take This Man?" podcast! In this episode, Eduardo introduces us to his dear friends Jay and Mason. They discuss their marriage, both before and after it was legally recognized, and talk about how we are challenging the institution of marriage to evolve.

Mason is also the founder of OUTWORDS, an organization that captures, preserves, and shares the stories of LGBTQ+ elders, to build community and catalyze social change.

Husbands and fathers Brian and Ty tell us how it takes a village to bring a child into the world. We talk about how they knew they were ready to become dads, what was important during the surrogacy process, and how life has changed since they became parents. Hear about Brian & Ty's unique special relationship with their surrogate and about the twists and turns along the path to parenthood.

Husbands-to-be John and Alex are Americans living in Shanghai. We talk about the little daily challenges they face as a couple while living in a foreign country and how their experience abroad shapes their relationship. They tell us about their unique perspective on weddings: they're more than just a party... planning a wedding grants us a glimpse into one another's values. 

You read the episode title right! We're here to talk about talking about sex with two husbands who have made a name for themselves in the podcasting world, opening up about their private life. Meet Matthew and Paul, husbands and hosts of the His and His Podcast. We discuss sexuality as a form of expression and how the ability to discuss sex removes shame and brings couples closer together.

Richard Dusseau, co-founder of Men's Vows, returns to "Do You Take This Man?" to answer some frequently asked questions about the Men's Vows Wedding Directory. We talk about how weddings have changed in recent years to be more inclusive and how the industry will continue to evolve. Hear how the Men's Vows team is doing its part to support groom-friendly wedding vendors. Share this episode with engaged couples and wedding vendors who support gay grooms.

James offers a unique perspective on parenthood as he is the father to two children. His daughter was born into a heterosexual marriage in the 1990s, and his son was born in 2020 with two fathers. James opens up about the details of the surrogate process and the effects of a miscarriage. We daydream about what the next generation has to look forward to, and Sam admits who he would ask to donate eggs for him to have children.

Join expert wedding planners from around the United States in this panel discussion on inclusivity. Jason Mitchell Kahn, the resident Men's Vows wedding expert, hosts the discussion. He's joined by Christina and Adam of Dos Goats Plans (Minneapolis) and Julian of Julian Leaver Events (Dallas). Hear how these planners create unforgettable experiences for their grooms and what they are looking forward to the most for the weddings to come.

We congratulate McCae and Ike on their engagement as we hear the hot tub proposal story, and we stand firm with the grooms-to-be in the face of discrimination. Listen to the couple talk about what it was like to be turned down by a local wedding venue. Hear them describe the reaction of the community and what that means for their future. Help us share stories like these so we can change the world to become more embracing.

Whether your dream vacation involves a hike through the national parks of Moab, Utah, a surprisingly delightful river cruise through Europe, or a foray into the ancient world of Egypt, we’re regaining our ability to travel the world alongside our loved ones. Join Richard and Jennifer as they discuss all that travel has to offer and why you should invest in a professional to help make it count!

Jason and Sam team up to interview Jake Cohen, a "nice Jewish boy who loves food." Jake talks about how he celebrates the diversity in what it means to be Jewish, including the way food can represent the blending of cultures. We love asking about how Jake (a trained chef) and his husband (a pianist) work together in the kitchen. The conversation gets really interesting as we talk about our relationships to food and our bodies, Jewish wedding traditions, and hospitality as a way to build community.

Listen to Will and James share how they prepared as a couple to work together to win The Amazing Race. Hear how they kept the true story of the proposal a secret for over a year. They tell us what they learned about each other through the experience of a reality TV show and discuss how to have a healthy sense of competitiveness in a relationship.

You've seen them before on mensvows.com; now we peel back the curtain with Chris and Clay. They talk us through the behind-the-scenes of their flash mob proposal and surprise wedding choreography (spoiler alert... it was only a surprise for ONE person!). Join us as we take the scenic route to their Palm Springs destination wedding, exploring the fabulous work of their wedding photographer, Tyler (Scratch Studios).

It's a crazy time to plan a wedding... especially when travel is involved! Have no fear, Kimberly (President & Owner, Valerie Wilson Travel) and Jason (Celebrity Wedding Planner, Men's Vows) walk us through wedding and travel planning in 2021. If you are planning a wedding, postponed a wedding, or have been invited to attend a wedding this year, then this episode is for you!

Sam and Sam talk about living your life in a way that's right for you, rather than the way you think you're "supposed to." We talk about Samuel's intimate wedding and being true to yourself. Samuel tells us about meeting his husband in an elevator in Las Vegas and how his friends recreated the elevator story à la "Drunk History."

As talented as gay men are, we can't make babies without a little help from our female friends. Even if you aced your high school sex ed class, there's still something to learn about the egg donors, surrogates, and case workers that make it possible for men to have biological children. Bryan and Chris walk us step by step through their surrogacy journey.

Husbands Marcelino & Edwin tell us about how their proposal didn't go as originally planned, but in the end was really sweet. Hear how they planned a cheer routine with their enormous wedding party. The guys tell us how they legally changed their last name by combining their family names into one. We talk about introducing your gay boyfriend to your family for the first time and do a chapter from the book Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.

Trailblazers and Broadway stars Bret & Stephen have been married since 2011. Sam seizes the opportunity to make a closet confession about his Broadway dreams. Hear us talk about the importance of authenticity in your relationship with yourself and your significant other. We talk about Les Mis, sobriety, and high school PE class. 

Hear about the wedding of John & David and when they realized they were in trouble with debt. Sam asks about their wedding bands and how they chose them. John & David admit what it's like to feel the pressure to act like you have more money that you do, and tell us how they help people get control of their spending. In any relationship, communication is key, so we talk about talking about money. Hear about John & David's own personal dreams that they were able to accomplish by following their own advice (living in Spain! working for themselves!).

Carlos is an entrepreneur and activist in New York City, but sits with Sam during his visit Denver to explore the Rocky Mountains. We bond over mutual love of the outdoors and disconnecting from busy lifestyles. Carlos tells us what it was like growing up in a Catholic community in Spain. Sam does his best to flatter Carlos with compliments on his own podcast, Dear Queer People. We talk about non-traditional relationships like throuples and … quadrouples? Hear how Carlos and Sam were both able to overcome failed engagements.

Michael and Matt tell Sam he isn’t allowed to ask them about themselves, but Sam does it anyway. They tell us about sharing their lives on social media and how they met via their coming out videos on YouTube. Creativity abounds as we think of new ideas for dating apps. Sam is fooled by exceptional Photoshop skills during one of Matt and Michael’s travel stories. We find out what Frodo Baggins, Ron Swanson, and Michael and Matt all have in common. Best of all, hear about the couple’s first years of marriage and their plans for the future.