The King and M.E. Show

King and Michelle

A random, blind date led to the creation of this unlikely dynamic couple. Come vibe with King & Michelle as they talk all things dating, relationships, and life. Going live, Mondays at 7:00PM US EASTERN on YouTube and Facebook. Replays on all major podcast platform shortly after. Find Michelle on your favorite social media platform: https://linktr.ee/GodHappenedToME Find King on your favorite social media platform: https://linktr.ee/theactualkingsmith #dating #relationships #friends

  1. Sep 15

    How to Build VALUE in Your Relationship | Love Takes More Than Feelings (S4:E4)

    We are on MULTIPLE social media channels. Links below:https://linktr.ee/TheKingandMEshowLet’s Get Deep: Couples Editionhttps://tr.ee/NkxMYLv0qwEmail: thekingandmeshow@gmail.comSupport the show: $thekingandmeshow (CashApp)Website: www.thekingandmeshow.comTonight on The King & M.E. Show....Tonight on The King & M.E. Show, King and Michelle are talking about what it really means to build value in a relationship.What does your presence actually add to your partner’s life? Are you bringing peace, support, consistency, growth, intimacy, teamwork, and stability, or are you simply comfortable and familiar?We’re getting into:• What “value” really means in a relationship• Emotional, practical, romantic, and financial value• Why effort cannot stop after you get the relationship• The difference between being loved and being appreciated• Whether your partner’s life is genuinely better because you are in it• How relationship needs change over time• Why communication without action is not enough• Bringing peace versus bringing stress• Growth, accountability, intimacy, and teamwork• The uncomfortable question: What do YOU actually bring to the relationship?We’ll also ask each other a few questions that every couple should probably answer:What would you miss most if your partner stopped doing what they do?Are you still giving the same effort you gave in the beginning?Are you valuable to your partner, or have you simply become familiar?Join the conversation live and tell us what you think makes someone truly valuable in a relationship.Better people. Stronger relationships. A stronger us.#TheKingAndMEShow #Relationships #RelationshipAdvice #ModernRelationships #Love #Marriage #Couples #DatingAdvice #Communication #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipGoals #BlackLove

  2. Sep 8

    Michelle Turned 40! 🎉 Our Birthday Trip Through Washington, Idaho & Montana| The King & M.E. Show (S4:E3)

    We are on MULTIPLE social media channels. Links below:https://linktr.ee/TheKingandMEshowLet’s Get Deep: Couples Editionhttps://tr.ee/NkxMYLv0qwEmail: thekingandmeshow@gmail.comSupport the show: $thekingandmeshow (CashApp)Website: www.thekingandmeshow.comTonight on The King & M.E. Show....Michelle officially hit the BIG 4-0, and we celebrated with a birthday trip that turned into one heck of an adventure! 🎂✈️👑Tonight on The King & M.E. Show, we’re recapping Michelle’s 40th birthday getaway through the Pacific Northwest and sharing the stories, laughs, surprises, and memories from the trip.We’re talking about:🎉 How Michelle felt about officially turning 40✈️ Taking to the skies on our seaplane adventure🚗 Road tripping through Washington, Idaho, and Montana📸 Chasing state signs and the perfect birthday pictures🌲 Exploring Coeur d’Alene and the beautiful Pacific Northwest🎡 Our Washington adventures🥗 The hunt for vegan food along the way😂 The moments that definitely DID NOT go according to plan❤️ What traveling together continues to teach us about our relationship👑 And whether King actually delivered on Michelle’s birthday expectations!Most importantly, we’re talking about what it means to enter a new decade, make memories while you can, and celebrate the people you love.Come hang out with us LIVE and help us wish Michelle a Happy 40th Birthday!💬 QUESTION FOR THE CHAT:If you could take a birthday trip anywhere in the United States, where would you go?The King & M.E. ShowRelationships • Life • Love • Real Conversations#TheKingAndMEShow #Michelles40th #40thBirthday #BirthdayTrip #CouplesTravel #WashingtonState #Idaho #Montana #PacificNorthwest #RelationshipGoals #TravelCouple #BirthdayCelebration

  3. Sep 1

    6½ Years Together… Then He Cancelled the Wedding 7 Days Before ‘I Do| The King & M.E. Show (S4:E2)

    We are on MULTIPLE social media channels. Links below:https://linktr.ee/TheKingandMEshowLet’s Get Deep: Couples Editionhttps://tr.ee/NkxMYLv0qwEmail: thekingandmeshow@gmail.comSupport the show: $thekingandmeshow (CashApp)Website: www.thekingandmeshow.comTonight on The King & M.E. Show....What happens when you spend more than six years building a life with someone, plan the wedding, buy the rings, invite the family, book the venue, and then one week before the ceremony they tell you, “I just feel like we shouldn’t get married”?Tonight on The King & M.E. Show, King and Michelle are talking about the viral story of Katherine Jones, whose fiancé ended their relationship just seven days before their destination wedding in Tuscany. Katherine went to Italy anyway, celebrated with her family and friends, and even took the planned honeymoon with her mother.But our bigger conversation isn’t just about a jilted bride.How do you make sure the person you’re dating today is actually someone you can build a life with tomorrow?We’re talking about the signs people ignore, conversations couples avoid, the difference between loving someone and being compatible with them, why engagement doesn’t fix relationship problems, and whether walking away before the wedding is sometimes the most responsible thing a person can do.And make sure you’re there from the beginning because we’re opening tonight’s show with a brand-new skit inspired by the story.Can you love somebody and still know you shouldn’t marry them?How long should you date before knowing where the relationship is going?Are there warning signs that couples excuse because they’ve already invested years together?Does an engagement create pressure to stay when you should leave?Is cancelling a wedding worse than going through with the wrong marriage?Are you choosing a spouse based on who they are now, or who you hope they become?The King & M.E. ShowReal conversations about dating, relationships, marriage, and the decisions that shape your future.📅 Monday, August 31, 2026⏰ 7 PM ET🎙️ The King & M.E. ShowReal conversations. Real relationships. Real opinions.#TheKingAndMEShow #RelationshipTalk #DatingAdvice #MarriageTalk #RelationshipGoals #DatingWithPurpose #ChooseYourPartnerWisely #RedFlags #RelationshipRedFlags #BeforeYouSayIDo #LoveAndMarriage #CouplesTalk #HealthyRelationships #LongTermRelationships #AreTheyTheOne #KnowYourPartner #RelationshipPodcast #DatingConversation #JiltedBride #WeddingDrama #LiveRelationshipTalk

  4. Aug 25

    #BONNETS IN PUBLIC?! Standards or Control? | The King & M.E. Show (S6:E1)

    (This video was about 5 minutes into our livestream) We are on MULTIPLE social media channels. Links below:https://linktr.ee/TheKingandMEshowLet’s Get Deep: Couples Editionhttps://tr.ee/NkxMYLv0qwEmail: thekingandmeshow@gmail.comSupport the show: $thekingandmeshow (CashApp)Website: www.thekingandmeshow.comTonight on The King & M.E. Show....Are bonnets and durags appropriate in public, or is the criticism surrounding them really about respectability, image, and control?On this episode of The King & M.E. Show, King and Michelle are BACK LIVE and diving into the growing debate over dress codes, personal presentation, and relationships.We’re starting with the controversy surrounding Tuskegee University’s dress code, including its rules addressing bonnets, durags, bedroom shoes, and expectations for professional attire. We’ll also look at similar policies at other colleges and ask a bigger question:Who gets to decide what “presentable” looks like?Then we’re bringing the conversation home.What happens when your partner wears something in public that embarrasses you?Is it okay to ask your significant other to change?Is saying, “I don’t want you wearing that out with me” a reasonable relationship standard, or does it cross the line into controlling behavior?We’re discussing:🔥 Bonnets and durags in public🔥 Tuskegee University’s controversial dress code🔥 Dress codes at other HBCUs and universities🔥 Professionalism vs. respectability politics🔥 Cultural expectations around Black hair and clothing🔥 First impressions and public presentation🔥 Whether your partner’s appearance reflects on you🔥 Relationship standards vs. controlling behavior🔥 Double standards between men and women🔥 When your partner should, or shouldn’t, have a say in what you wearYour partner wants to wear something in public that you think is inappropriate or embarrassing.Do you:A. Tell them to changeB. Say how you feel but let them decideC. Only care for important occasionsD. Mind your business completelyDrop your answer in the comments and join the conversation LIVE.📅 Monday, August 24, 2026⏰ 7 PM ET🎙️ The King & M.E. ShowReal conversations. Real relationships. Real opinions.#TheKingAndMEShow #Bonnets #Durags #TuskegeeUniversity #HBCU #DressCode #Relationships #BlackCulture #RespectabilityPolitics #RelationshipTalk #StandardsOrControl #CouplesTalk

  5. Jun 30

    The Conversation Couples Are Afraid to Have | The King and M.E. Show (S5:E21)

    We are on MULTIPLE social media channels. Links below:https://linktr.ee/TheKingandMEshowLet’s Get Deep: Couples Editionhttps://tr.ee/NkxMYLv0qwEmail: thekingandmeshow@gmail.comSupport the show: $thekingandmeshow (CashApp)Website: www.thekingandmeshow.comTonight on The King & M.E. Show...."I don't want to be a parent."For many people, that's one of the hardest sentences they'll ever say out loud.In this episode of King & M.E., Michelle opens up about her perspective on parenthood, the expectations placed on women, and why choosing not to have children is still one of society's most controversial decisions.This isn't about convincing anyone what they should do. It's about having an honest conversation about love, marriage, purpose, family, and respecting different life paths.Whether you dream of having children, have decided not to, or are still figuring it out, we invite you to join the conversation with an open mind.In this episode, we'll discuss:• Why Michelle feels this way• The pressure society places on women to become mothers• Can a relationship survive if partners disagree about children?• Is choosing to be child-free selfish?• How do couples navigate this conversation before marriage?• Can you live a full and meaningful life without becoming a parent?• What questions every couple should ask before saying "I do"Join the conversation:💬 Have you always wanted children?💬 Have your feelings about parenthood changed over time?💬 Could you marry someone who didn't want kids?💬 What's the biggest misconception about people who choose to be child-free?We believe the strongest relationships are built on honest conversations, even when they're uncomfortable.If this discussion resonates with you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share with someone who would have an opinion on this topic.#KingAndME #Relationships #Marriage #Dating #Parenthood #ChildFree #Couples #Communication #Family #Love

  6. Jun 16

    Sober from Dating? Why Millions Are Giving Up on Relationships | King & M.E. (S5:19)

    We are on MULTIPLE social media channels. Links below:https://linktr.ee/TheKingandMEshowLet’s Get Deep: Couples Editionhttps://tr.ee/NkxMYLv0qwEmail: thekingandmeshow@gmail.comSupport the show: $thekingandmeshow (CashApp)Website: www.thekingandmeshow.comTonight on The King & M.E. Show....Are people becoming "sober" from dating?More and more people are stepping away from relationships, situationships, dating apps, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with modern romance. Some are choosing peace over potential. Others are healing from past trauma, burnout, disappointment, and unrealistic expectations.Tonight on King & M.E., King Smith and Michelle tackle a growing trend that's changing the dating landscape.Why are so many people giving up on relationships?Is it self-preservation? Fear of vulnerability? Are dating apps ruining connection? Or have people simply realized they're happier alone than settling for less than they deserve?Join us as we discuss modern dating, emotional exhaustion, relationship expectations, and whether being "dating sober" is healthy or a warning sign of a deeper problem.Join the conversation in the chat:Have you stepped away from dating?Are relationships worth the effort anymore?Is peace more valuable than partnership?Can you be truly happy alone?This is a judgment-free discussion where all perspectives are welcome.#Dating #Relationships #KingAndME #Situationships #DatingApps #ModernDating #Love #RelationshipAdvice #SingleLife #Podcast

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A random, blind date led to the creation of this unlikely dynamic couple. Come vibe with King & Michelle as they talk all things dating, relationships, and life. Going live, Mondays at 7:00PM US EASTERN on YouTube and Facebook. Replays on all major podcast platform shortly after. Find Michelle on your favorite social media platform: https://linktr.ee/GodHappenedToME Find King on your favorite social media platform: https://linktr.ee/theactualkingsmith #dating #relationships #friends