9 Hours

Shelby takes the reins and leads the podcast with her friend Tresha. Together, Shelby and Tresha discuss their time as roommates and their shared love for all things spooky while they reminisce on their Valentine's Day traditions (that's right, spooky things during Valentine's Day). Finally, learn more about Shelby and Tresha's skin care and YouTube obsessions"

Shelby & Chris are back from a self-induced hiatus to talk about what they have done since the holiday break. This episode covers Chris's curiosity of the Bachelor/Bachelorette's drama, the drama of 2 shows on TLC, and a good review of an all-time classic: The Princess Bride.Any ideas for discussion? Please email us at ninehourspodcast@gmail.com

As Shelby & Chris return to being 9 hours apart, they will talk what has been stressing them out lately in planning for the new school year. On a lighter note, they discuss Lin-Manuel' Miranda's famous play "Hamilton" as well as Beyonce's "Black is King" that they watched on Disney+ together.

In this bonus episode, Chris brings in two of his friends to talk sports and their college experiences at LSU.

"It's not aggression, it's passion." This week we have another guest this week! For Chris's birthday month, Shelby and Chris have invited one of Chris's close friends to talk about who he was as an undergraduate student. Get ready to feel motivated and get more work done than ever before. Our guest is definitely a hard working and motivational and we think you will feel the same!

This week Chris and Shelby have their very first guests! Chris has invited three of Shelby's sorority sisters onto the podcast to talk about who Shelby was in undergrad and as a member of their sorority. They also talk about their individual experiences being Greek and what it is like to be a member of a Multicultural Organization. This episode is full of laughs, stories, and all around fun.

Chris and Shelby dive a little deeper into the topic of self-care and mental health. In this episode the couple discuss how they care for themselves during these hard times as well as how they care for each other.

In this episode, Chris & Shelby discuss the recent events in the media revolving around long term celebrity couples and their commitment to each other. The couple then discusses their relationship and commitment to each other and what makes their relationship worth fighting for. To finish up this episode, Chris and Shelby talk about their careers and the misconceptions their family and friends have about what it is they actually went to school for a do on a daily basis.

It’s game time! Shelby often states that she loves to laugh and to make others laugh, and this episode does just that. Following Chris’s discussion about music in Episode 4, Shelby decided that she and Chris will be playing a game to determine how well they know the music they each listen to. Get to know Chris and Shelby a little better in “Sing to Me. Baby.”

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on everyone’s lives and the world as a whole. In this episode, Chris and Shelby discuss how the pandemic and quarantine has changed their jobs and the way they work. They also discuss what their relationship has looked like during this time as well as their mental health.

Having the opportunity to see your partner when you're in a Long Distance Relationship is one of the best feelings. Chris and Shelby discuss how they plan their trips to each other and how they handle the time in between their trips. They talk about the planning process, finances and what happens when the time in between trips are longer than anyone would like. For a bonus, they also talk about the music they like and listen to (41:30)

In this episode, Chris and Shelby get serious and talk about Black History. Shelby discusses her education in what she learned growing up in a small town and what she missed. She and Chris also discuss the difficult conversations they have had with each in regard to race and Black History, as well as how they continue to educate themselves and others.

In Episode 2, Chris and Shelby talk about the importance of communication in a relationship and the role it has played for them the past two years. They discuss their strengths, weaknesses, and everything in between.

Meet Chris and Shelby, an interracial couple who are navigating a long distance relationship. In this episode the couple discusses the topics to be covered in this podcast and tells the story about how they met and started their relationship.