What They Never Told Us

Russell IV & Brandi
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Each week Russell IV and Brandi tackle conversations about love, marriage, divorce, family and everything in between. The two reunited high school sweethearts discuss personal stories, differing opinions, and all the things they wish they knew before saying "I do" the first time around. Join these two every week as they have tons of fun unpacking - What They Never Told Us!

  1. 05/31/2025

    THIS IS NOT GOODBYE...

    Send a text Join Russell and Brandi and they kick it LIVE with their viewers.  The live episodes are their chance to advance the conversation beyond the episode and it is always a time to be had!!  Support the show! Only $3/month! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844371/supporters/new Check out our newly curated playlist on Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wtntu-soundtrack/pl.u-9N9LvALuXDxY4o Facebook      https://www.facebook.com/whattheynevertolduspodcast      https://www.facebook.com/russelldavisiv      https://www.facebook.com/brandisyrae Instagram      https://www.instagram.com/whattheynevertolduspod      https://www.instagram.com/russelldafourth      https://www.instagram.com/msbrandisyrae YouTube      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe_S7q4KiPt9ntCgw5goGg Support the show

    10 min

  2. 05/27/2025

    Sexpisode Part 6: Staying Curious

    Send a text Intimacy dwindling? Lacking spontaneity? This episode is for you! In this episode, Russell and Brandi discuss how they maintain their spark and connection outside the bedroom.  They dive into what it means for them to "stay curious", how seeing each other thrive in business/ministry fuels their spark, and how frequency does not necessarily reflect quality and so much more. Support the show! Only $3/month! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844371/supporters/new Check out our newly curated playlist on Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wtntu-soundtrack/pl.u-9N9LvALuXDxY4o Facebook      https://www.facebook.com/whattheynevertolduspodcast      https://www.facebook.com/russelldavisiv      https://www.facebook.com/brandisyrae Instagram      https://www.instagram.com/whattheynevertolduspod      https://www.instagram.com/russelldafourth      https://www.instagram.com/msbrandisyrae YouTube      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe_S7q4KiPt9ntCgw5goGg Support the show Support the show

    1h 10m

  3. 05/23/2025

    ASK R&B (LIVE EDITION)

    Send a text Join Russell and Brandi and they kick it LIVE with their viewers.  The live episodes are their chance to advance the conversation beyond the episode and it is always a time to be had!!  Support the show! Only $3/month! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844371/supporters/new Check out our newly curated playlist on Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wtntu-soundtrack/pl.u-9N9LvALuXDxY4o Facebook      https://www.facebook.com/whattheynevertolduspodcast      https://www.facebook.com/russelldavisiv      https://www.facebook.com/brandisyrae Instagram      https://www.instagram.com/whattheynevertolduspod      https://www.instagram.com/russelldafourth      https://www.instagram.com/msbrandisyrae YouTube      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe_S7q4KiPt9ntCgw5goGg Support the show

    1h 19m

  4. 05/20/2025

    Ask R&B: Real Relationship Advice for Couples, Singles, and Situationships

    Send a text In this episode, we bring back a fan favorite: Ask R&B! We're answering your real relationship questions - from FaceTime etiquette and "bro code" to fizzling romance and the decision to stay or go. Whether you're single, married, in a situationship, or somewhere in between - this one's for you. No sugarcoating. Just real talk, real laughs, and honest advice from two people who've seen the highs, the lows, and all the mess in the middle. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro + Netflix etiquette for couples 5:30 – the pros and cons of having “couple friends”  9:00   – To FaceTime or not to FaceTime, is that even a question? 17:00 – Question #1 from a serial cheater  24:49 – Question #2 from someone who is dating someone who identified as homosexual in the “past” 33:38 – Question #3 from someone who’s spouse is having doubts about God 46:00 – Question #4 from someone who broke the “bro code” 55:17 - Question #5 from someone who feels like they are “just friends” with their spouse 1:06:48 – Final Thoughts + Join us on Thursday  Support the show! Only $3/month! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844371/supporters/new Check out our newly curated playlist on Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wtntu-soundtrack/pl.u-9N9LvALuXDxY4o Facebook      https://www.facebook.com/whattheynevertolduspodcast      https://www.facebook.com/russelldavisiv      https://www.facebook.com/brandisyrae Instagram      https://www.instagram.com/whattheynevertolduspod      https://www.instagram.com/russelldafourth      https://www.instagram.com/msbrandisyrae YouTube      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe_S7q4KiPt9ntCgw5goGg Support the show

    1h 6m

  5. 05/13/2025

    Trust the Process...God Had a Plan!

    Send a text In this episode of What They Never Told Us, we're sharing the most personal parts of our journey - from first love to second chances, and the hard conversations in between. We open with a real, vulnerable moment: Russell wants another baby, but Brandi isn't open to trying again. Her painful history with miscarriages and the emotional toll that come with pregnancy loss makes trying again a hard no! We also walk through our full love story - how we met in middle school, fell in love in high school, tried (and failed) to reconnect in college, and how God brought us back together 20 years later, more healed and more ready than we ever were before. This episode is about more than just love. It's about grief, growth, timing, identity, and trusting God when your heart and healing aren't aligned. Let's talk about it: Have you and your spouse ever been on opposite sides of a big decision? Or had a love story that didn't make sense until later? Drop your story in the comments - we're listening. #marriagetalk #miscarriageawareness #relationshipjourney #loveafterloss #tryingagain #reallove #marriagepodcast #christianmarriage #healingtogether #whattheynevertoldus #secondchances  #podcast #faithandrelationships  Support the show

    1h 12m

  6. 05/09/2025

    Let's Talk Live: Dating After Divorce, Baby Mama's, and Red Flags

    Send a text Dating after divorce is already complicated - now add baby mamas (and daddies), blended families, and red flags you wish you would've caught the first time around. In this episode of What They Never Told Us, we're talking all things post-divorce dating and we got the gang with us!  - How do you deal with someone who has kids and a co-parenting situation? - Red flags when dating and how to deal with them if they come up in your relationship - Which red flags are we ignoring in the name of love? We're breaking it all down from real-life experience - with laughter, honesty, and a few uncomfortable truths. -  Support the show

    1h 4m

  7. 05/06/2025

    Divorced, and Dating Again

    Send a text In this episode, Russell and Brandi discuss the ups and downs of dating while divorced. They delve into the challenges and the benefits, and how their experiences shaped their current relationship. Support the show! Only $3/month! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844371/supporters/new Check out our newly curated playlist on Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wtntu-soundtrack/pl.u-9N9LvALuXDxY4o Facebook      https://www.facebook.com/whattheynevertolduspodcast      https://www.facebook.com/russelldavisiv      https://www.facebook.com/brandisyrae Instagram      https://www.instagram.com/whattheynevertolduspod      https://www.instagram.com/russelldafourth      https://www.instagram.com/msbrandisyrae YouTube      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe_S7q4KiPt9ntCgw5goGg Support the show

    1h 25m

  8. 05/02/2025

    The Get Back Is Worse!

    Send a text Join Russell and Brandi and they kick it LIVE with their viewers.  The live episodes are their chance to advance the conversation beyond the episode and it is always a time to be had!!  Support the show! Only $3/month! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844371/supporters/new Check out our newly curated playlist on Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wtntu-soundtrack/pl.u-9N9LvALuXDxY4o Facebook      https://www.facebook.com/whattheynevertolduspodcast      https://www.facebook.com/russelldavisiv      https://www.facebook.com/brandisyrae Instagram      https://www.instagram.com/whattheynevertolduspod      https://www.instagram.com/russelldafourth      https://www.instagram.com/msbrandisyrae YouTube      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe_S7q4KiPt9ntCgw5goGg Support the show

    1h 15m
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Each week Russell IV and Brandi tackle conversations about love, marriage, divorce, family and everything in between. The two reunited high school sweethearts discuss personal stories, differing opinions, and all the things they wish they knew before saying "I do" the first time around. Join these two every week as they have tons of fun unpacking - What They Never Told Us!

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  • Creator
    Russell IV & Brandi
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 What They Never Told Us
  • Show Website
    What They Never Told Us