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In 2022 we wrote a book called “The Rhythm of Love: 25 Things that 25 Years of Marriage Taught Us.” The book details experiences from our quarter century together. After a year and a half of a book launch, book sales, book clubs, live stream, and podcast appearances, there’s still more to our story, and The Rhythm of Love will now be a podcast! Website: cylentertainment.com Watch more content at: cylentertainment.com/media Rhythm of Love is available on our website (cylentertainment.com/shop ...
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Ep30: Together-ish - From I Do to We Do to Can Do Solo
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For a lot of our marriage, we were basically joined at the hip. Grocery shopping was a full family event. If one of us was showering, the other was holding the towel. Yalonda even had Clarence watching Lifetime movies and he had her watching basketball and scifi. But over the years (okay, decades), things shifted a bit. Not in a dramatic, “we’re gr…
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We say "nipple" a lot in this episode! Email: [email protected] | Web: cylentertainment.com | LinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylent
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Is it okay for a man to cry at the movie theater or to express that he was hurt by what a loved one said to him? What does it mean when a guy is told to man up on the job or in his relationships? Is being a man under attack? In this episode, we get into a phrase that's used a lot these days: "toxic masculinity." What does it mean to each of us when…
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Ep27: Love in Stereo: Our Musical Journey
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Our relationship has been a musical journey since our beginnings in 1993 with Sade's Love Deluxe through Joseph Solomon's Black Like You. Along this journey—much of which took place literally on the road—we've introduced each other to soulful R&B (his bag) and uplifting gospel music (mine). Come with us as we get wax nostalgic on the tunes that bin…
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For many of us as children, our parents were superhuman, until one day they weren't. Over time, they became real people - people who don't know everything about everything, people who could lose a step, people who could make a mistake, people with private lives that didn't include us. Join the conversation as Clarence and Yalonda talk about when th…
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This episode is all about aging like fine wine and keeping their health game strong by staying on point with preventive health screenings. Clarence and Yalonda know that preventive health care is self-care, and taking care of yourself is also taking care of your spouse. Tap in and join the conversation! Email: [email protected] | Web: cylente…
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The recent political turmoil and haphazard government layoffs that started on January 20, 2025, are affecting the Lewis family. Yalonda has been unjustly furloughed from the job she cherished. She and Clarence get into what a furlough means, what it's like being thrust into this situation, and what their next steps might be.Also in this episode, Th…
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Ever pretend to like something just to be in solidarity with your partner? In this episode, Clarence and Yalonda dive into the danger zone and reveal things they secretly dislike, but pretend to enjoy for the sake of their marriage. You won’t believe what they’ve been “lying” about all this time! Plus, they kick off a brand-new segment on what the …
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What have you and your spouse done to get healthier and how is that working out for you? We discuss what it's like for us trying to get "skinny from the side." It's one thing to suck your gut in and look good from the front. It's a whole other thing to be skinny from the side. We also introduce a new segment called 3 Freebies, or Threebies for shor…
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Clarence & Yalonda kick off season 2 with a special trip to Madrid Spain. After giving you some recap of their trip, they talk about traveling tips with your spouse!!
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In their season-ending episode, Yalonda and Clarence do their first-ever in-person interview with one of their favorite couples from the YAY-AREA, Twomp Tha DJ and his wife affectionately known as T So Crafty. We get into what really happens in the clubs as opposed to what our wives think happens in the clubs.Contact us: [email protected]…
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Ep #19: Married with Friends plus Las Vegas Recap
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In this episode, Yalonda and Clarence recap their adventures in Las Vegas and they discuss whether or not married couples can have platonic friends. Contact us: [email protected]: cylentertainment.comLinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylent Please check out: Streamer Social - https://quedupentertainment.com/ HIP-IME - https://www.instagram.co…
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In this episode, Clarence accuses Yalonda of attempted murder. They need a jury and you're it. Let them know in the comments if Clarence has a legitimate case. Contact us: [email protected]: cylentertainment.comLinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylentComment, Like, and Subscribe!!New episode weekly!!…
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Clarence and Yalonda talk about true gender equality issues based on a post on IG by @indeskribeabull about opening doors for women. Clarence voted no, but potentially with good reason. Contact us: [email protected]: cylentertainment.comLinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylentComment, Like, and Subscribe!! Reel by: @IndesKribeaBULL New episod…
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Clarence and Yalonda's talk about some of the benefits of marriage and some precautionary stuff you can consider. They also talk about Yalonda's trip to Philly to see...USHERContact us: [email protected]: cylentertainment.comLinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylentComment, Like, and Subscribe!!New episode weekly!!…
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Ep 15: The kids ain’t kids anymore PLUS Jesus got jokes
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Clarence and Yalonda's son is home for the summer from college and asked to spend the night over a friend of the opposite sex's house. We manage most of his expenses but he is 20, so should he really have to ask? How do you manage children as they transition from adolescence to full adulthood? Also in this episode, Clarence and Yalonda are sent a s…
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Ep 14: A little of this and a little of that.....It's catharsis.
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Clarence and Yalonda delve into a hodgepodge of topics, from self-care in marriage to movie reviews to defining submissiveness and assortment in marriage. This episode is a true "stream of consciousness". Contact us: [email protected]: cylentertainment.comLinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylentComment, Like, and Subscribe!!New episode weekly…
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Clarence & Yalonda discuss methods they used to give each other feedback and walk through what's worked, what hasn't, and why.Contact us: [email protected]: cylentertainment.comLinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylentComment, Like, and Subscribe!!New episode weekly!!
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Ep 12: Neither One of Us / Time is of the Essence
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"Anyone who hasn't considered divorce isn't really married..." This is one of the quotes from our book and during this episode, we discuss some of the tough times we considered "calling it quits" over our 30 years together. Somehow the conversation led to a discussion of the philosophical meaning of time. Contact us: [email protected]:…
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Family blending can be challenging. In today's episode, Clarence and Yalonda discuss strategies they've used to help create great relationships with their in-laws. Contact us: [email protected]: cylentertainment.comLinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylentComment, Like, and Subscribe!! New episode weekly!!…
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What happens when expectations are unspoken, unrealistic, or misplaced in our relationship? It leads to all kinds of assumptions and disagreements in your relationship. In this episode, Clarence and Yalonda discuss how they worked through some of their expectations around money and strangely enough, birthdays. Please make sure you like, comment, an…
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After a full conversation last week about doing the do...we had to discuss the potential side effects... Them damn kids. Man, most of our intense arguments surround raising the kids. We even had one live on-screen during the filming of this podcast. That being said, we hope you enjoy it and apologize that it's a little long. Please make sure you li…
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Warning: not safe for work. Yalonda and Clarence have their toughest conversation yet - the one about sex - why it was too easy to get it wrong and what it took to get it right. Contact us: [email protected]: cylentertainment.comLinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylent Comment, Like, and Subscribe!! New episodes weekly!!Also mentioned in the …
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Ep 7: Preserving the relationship within conflict
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Conflict in relationships is inevitable. But each party wins only when conflict is used to strengthen the bond and grow understanding between the parties. Clarence & Yalonda discuss how their approach to conflict has and continues to evolve through the years. Contact us: [email protected] Website: cylentertainment.com LinkTree: linktr.ee/cont…
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Ep 6: How are we doing? (The check in episode)
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After 5 episodes, Clarence and Yalonda check in with each other and the audience about the pod to see how they feel. This is an entirely new space for them so they discuss their growing pains. Contact us: [email protected] Website: cylentertainment.com LinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylent Comment, Like, and Subscribe!!New episode weekly!!…
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In this week's episode, Clarence & Yalonda recap some tough conversations they had around compromise and sacrifice. When you compromise, you may not get what you want, but both parties have agreed to get something. When you sacrifice, you agree to give w/o any assurance of reciprocation. For a marriage to work, both people need to understand this a…
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Clarence & Yalonda had to learn that basing expectations and roles on what someone "should" be able to do well or "should" enjoy, is nothing but a setup. Contact us: [email protected] Website: cylentertainment.com LinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylent Comment, Like, and Subscribe!! New episode weekly!! Support the Show. Opening Theme Song by Cand…
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In episode 3, we discuss the intricacies of watching shows together. Sounds simple enough, but you'd be surprised by the number of arguments that start over TV shows and Movies. So we hope you enjoy... The Next Episode.... Contact us: [email protected] Website: cylentertainment.com LinkTree: linktr.ee/contactcylent Comment, Like, and Subscrib…
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Learning that there may be parts of your spouse that they don't trust you with is eye-opening. Even after 25+ years of marriage? Website: cylentertainment.com Watch more content at: cylentertainment.com/media Rhythm of Love is available on our website (cylentertainment.com/shop) or any major platform Other Streamers: - twitch.tv/BlakGurlGamR Openin…
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Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Rhythm of Love brought to you by Clarence and Yalonda. Hailing from Silver Spring, MD, we were college sweethearts who after 25 years of marriage decided to write a book discussing the details and lessons --- what we’ve gotten wrong, what we eventually get right, and what cracks us up along the way as we grow…
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