Good Talks

Couple's Therapy is in its 2nd season on Showtime. JOIN US LIVE this Sunday May 16th @ 7PM Eastern as we discuss the show and relationships. If you don't have Showtime, you can get a 7 day free trial. We saw season 1 and it really changed our perspectives on several key issues. It was something worth watching because it can give you some insight to yourself. Whether you're married, dating or single, feel free to join us. 

We dive into the world of DEEPFAKE. It's one thing to marvel about photoshopped images, but imagine video. Will anything we see be real again? In this live episode, we will be showing examples of DEEPFAKE videos that will blow your mind. This episode relies heavily on video for this topic. Please visit our Youtube channel as well. Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss out. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFOKDiFpyPY4KhHPX_ruh6g/

We discuss everything that happened within the last 2 weeks, since we were off. I must say, it's been an interesting week, with the impeachment, the winter storm, Ted Cruz and his Cancun vacation, and the WINNER OF OUR #GOODTALKSCHALLENGE. Everyone is welcomed to join us live. YouTube link is in our profile.

With our first ever "Pop Cast" review, we decided to review Netflix's new movie Malcom & Marie, starring John David Washington and Zendaya. Is this movie about love? Is it about heart break? We focus on the subject and the overall feel of how it was for us while watching. We had our cringe worthy moments though. Remove the thought about a young woman and an older man, and focus on their work. You will be pleasantly surprised. We give this movie 4.5 Chat Bubbles.www.goodtalksnyc.com@goodtalks_nyc

This is one of those questions that certainly has a lot of buzz around it. Something that's asked in every generation, it seems. We go deep into this question since we've heard a lot of backlash about Harry Styles gracing the cover of Vogue, in the recent issue. It definitely sent shock waves all over the world, with Conservatives nipping at the dress. Where do you stand on this cover? What do you think of Styles rockin' the dress for Vogue. He is the 1st man to grace the cover solo. Is this something magical, or a let down? Let us know. We'd like to get your feed back.

How do the Democrats feel? How do Republicans feel? How does America, as a whole, feel? Did Biden earn this election, or did the Democrats steal it? Of course there are opposing views from news stations but what's your opinion? We'd like to hear from you tonight or simply leave a comment. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube  channel as well, so you can catch the newest episodes if you miss us live. 

Is there such thing as a friendly debate? Do you ever feel like the person you are debating with is not worth your time? With the upcoming election just weeks away, it's easy to get into heated discussions about what you feel is important. Gone are the days where statistics were valid. Now it's what ever you see from social media and one news source. We'd like to hear from you. Let us know how it is for you when you debate a family member or a friend. These past 2 debates with Trump/Biden & Pence/Harris were just crazy. We all have those friends, colleagues and family members who try and sway you with foolish memes/posts they find out in internet land without knowing if it's true. When you're going to debate, get every fact you can before trying to sway people. Unfortunately this seems to be the new norm these days. 

We discussed events/stories that happened this past week. It has been an interesting time this week with the Presidential Debate, news about Trump's taxes & testing positive for Covid 19. We've heard/seen so many stories and opinions about these events that we feel it's imperative to have this discussion. Is Trump responsible for all the good in the country? If so, why should he NOT be responsible for all of the bad? We dive into statistical proof that shows it's not really the President who does all the work with our laws. One would say the President should be the representative of our country. Whether you're a Democrat, Republican, independent or undecided, we would like to hear your thoughts. You can call in or message us live. We want YOU to join us on Sunday via YouTube Live and let us know how you feel about everything that is happening.Follow us on Instagram: goodtalks_nycOur website: www.goodtalksnyc.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BILLS PASSED OR STARTEDhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill...[]=28ECONOMIC STATShttps://www.bls.gov/charts/employment...ALSOhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill...[]=28VIOLENT CRIMES HAVE FALLEN. WAIT BUT THERE"S MOREhttps://www.citizen-times.com/story/n...VIOLENT CRIME HAS FALLEN EVERY YEAR SINCE OFFICE AFTER RISING DURING THE 2 YEARS BEFORETRUE & FALSE. Crime did rise the last year of Obama's last term, but other crimes rose during Trump's time in office. Violent crimes went up during Obama's last year but was steadily going low each year of the years prior. * Assaults went up* Rape went up* Murders went up and down* Car Thefts

WE'RE BACK. TODAY we discussed our NEW America. With everything that is taking place, it's hard to take notice. It's difficult to act as if our future is not scary. Whether you're a republican or democrat, we want to hear from you. We want to know what goes through your mind during these difficult times. Join us for our discussion, while we go over the Corona Virus, the fear Trump is pushing out, the hypocrisy of our government officials and pandering. We all have our differences of opinions, but we're just looking for an honest to goodness great life. YouTube channel link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFOKDiFpyPY4KhHPX_ruh6g/Instagram.com/goodtalks_nycOn Apple podcast, google podcast, iHeart radio, Spotify

Do you take what someone gives you just because you want to save the relationship? Do you allow a person's negative behaviors because of fear that you'll lose a friendship? This episode deals with accepting things because of fear of losing someone, thus losing yourself. We'd like to hear from you.

Netflix has come out with a new show called Indian Match Matchmaking. In this show it dives into the world of arranged marriages from India's cultural vision. How would you feel if your family arranged your marriage at a young age? In this day and age marriages statistically have been more successful than years past. How can we be sure that we'll be happy with a partner we barely know? This show gives us a glimpse of what that is like, and we must say that it is quite entertaining. YOU'll be asking yourself a million questions while we watch singles look for love & marriage. Let us know what you think about this show and if you are a part of that arranged culture. 

In this live broadcast, we will be discussing REAL relationship issues that have been enhanced by WILL & JADA's “entanglement” drama. We'll be talking about open relationships, who's affected more from cheating & double standards, to name a few. This issue with Will and Jada forces us to look at our relationships with more of a purpose. HOW FAR DO WE GO FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE? DO we make excuses so that we can venture outside of our relationships to fulfill what ever needs we have?If you want to hear us live before going to our Podcast, visit our YouTube channel every Sundays at 7PM Eastern time. You can subscribe here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFOKDiFpyPY4KhHPX_ruh6g?sub_confirmation=1

Your wife/girlfriend is going away. You're going to be by your lonesome for a lil bit. You're jumping for joy inside because you're finally going to get some peace in your life to jump on the Playstation/Xbox and grind. Are you excited? Men are always looking to send their mates' packing. Not for the long haul, but just for a lil bit. What do they do when the women are away? They must be partying and living it up, or being a bunch of slobs and gaining five extra lbs from their late-night gaming romps. One thing for sure, men handle being alone totally different from the woman. In this live episode, I dive into the world of loneliness from my eyes. If you want to hear us live before going to our Podcast, visit our YouTube channel every Sundays at 7PM Eastern time. You can subscribe here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFOKDiFpyPY4KhHPX_ruh6g?sub_confirmation=1

Can challenging your mate be helpful, or is it a 1 way ticket to the couch? We discuss how challenging your mate can be a good one if it's coming from the right place. Lord knows how many times we put our foot in our mouths and lived to see another day. Have you challenged your mate? What did you do? How was the response? It can be any type of challenge. Let us know. Be sure to listen in every Sunday @ 7PM via Youtube Live.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFOKDiFpyPY4KhHPX_ruh6g

We will be discussing a show called Couple's Therapy, as well as the realities of couples therapy. If you haven't already seen the show, we believe that it is important to see what it's like and understand what it takes to go through couples therapy. We're not experts in the world of psychology and/or therapy, but we have gone through enough to shed light. In this live recording of our podcast, we will be discussing issues like trust, why we fight, & communication, to name a few. Of course everything is up for debate, so join us Sunday evening for a discussion that could be very helpful. You can listen live via YouTube. Our link in the profile.

Tonight's live broadcast episode focuses on this past week. We'll be going over this pandemic, which will include some video, as well as a few things happening elsewhere. We will also be starting the GOOD TALKS CHALLENGE, where a person will be posting a 30 second video sharing their thoughts/feelings about a person or a group and tagging 5 other people to do the same. All you need to do is 1. Create a 30 second video sharing a positive message about a person or group. 2. Tag 5 people & Use #goodtalkschallenge  3. This tagged will have to make a video and challenge up to 5 more. Much love.

If you're like us, you surely love your scary movies. In this episode, we decided to stray from the mentally and emotionally filled airwaves and focus on having a little fun. This episode was broadcasted live via YouTube Wed night. We also had a contest to see who could guess the scene/music that was played. All in all it was a fun night and we thank those who called in. It's looking like we may be going live every Sunday night at 7pm Eastern. If you're looking to catch us live on you tube, subscribe to our channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFOKDiFpyPY4KhHPX_ruh6g/Visit us on our website at www.goodtalksnyc.com  Instagram: goodtalks_nyc

In this episode, we go over some new information about the virus, update on New York City Public Schools and two movies that became a reality. Have you seen Outbreak or Contagion? If you haven't and are open to watching possibilities, check out Contagion first. It's eerily similar to what we're facing now. If you haven't already done so, check out our website at www.goodtalksnyc.com for more episodes. 

We're about a week and a half short with this episode, and many things are flying through media. What do we know when it comes to this virus? Is there important information that we're not getting? Is this the start of a "Walking Dead" life? One would say this is nothing. We get Flu's all the time, and it kills so many people. Well then, why is this virus killing people faster? We discuss stats from a few sources that add up. We go over some conspiracies. We even found a book published in 1981 that mentions a virus coming out of Wuhan. I know, right??!!! What do you take from this? What are your thoughts? We'd love to hear from you. Do you know anyone or have experienced hate crimes because of this? Visit us on our website at www.goodtalksnyc.com and register.

Is love blind? What defines love? Can we, as individuals with so many options, find love without sight? We review/tackle this new show called "Love is Blind". They feature 15 men and 15 women who date one another in a pod. This pod separates the two with a wall and glass panel where they have no idea what the other person looks like. Their objective is to find the person of their dreams and marry one another at the end of the season, which is around 30 days. Could you fall in love with someone who you have never seen before? Could you fall for someone in such a short time and marry them? We discuss the contestants who made the connection and whether or not they may make it or not. SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't seen the show yet, GO WATCH IT!!! We may give you too much information. Register on our website to be alerted for new episodes.

When it comes to being a step parent, no one tells you how difficult but rewarding things can be. In this episode, we dive into how our journey has been in this relationship as step parents. We go through the ins and outs of how our experiences have been with our small Benetton family. Are you a step parent? Are you at the beginning stages or full blown Mom/Dad stage? We would love to hear from you. Feel free to follow us. 

In this episode we discuss the differences between good talks and bad talks with different types of relationships. Some talks you shouldn't have, regardless of how much a friendship you think you have with your mate. Other different types relationships require a different kind of communication. What type of talks do you feel is appropriate or not? Let us know. 

If you had one chance to go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would it be? Luciana and Gil go back in time, for episode sake, and share what we would tell our younger selves. There are many times we look back on our lives and wish that we would have done things differently. Things may change the outcome of where you are today, whether good or bad. What would you do? What would you say?

In this episode, we discuss the 3 different types of relationships. We all have been a part of or will have any of these relationships in our lives, and it could affect us in a significant way. If you can spot the type of relationship you have at the earliest stages, it will help you in the long run. 

This episode is a little more personal to us because, I (Gil), have been dealing with IBS for the last 22 years of my life. In this episode, we discuss the toll it took throughout the years, what my experiences have been, and the new things I am trying so that I could get better. I started with acupuncture, and now it's all about the herbal meds. For the next six months, I will be sharing my results from time to time and posting links to helpful sites. For those with IBS, feel free to contact us. Let us know what you've gone through and if you found something that made you better. 

New Episode: Growing Up Then & Now takes us back to how some things were back in the days of growing up. We're just 1 year apart and were separated by the Hudson River. We still had some similarities while growing up and, for the most part, it was quite interesting. Today's youth have noooo idea what it was like in our lives when we were their ages. While we spoke of many things that we faced or changed us, there's still so much more we didn't share. Maybe that's for another time? 

Our talks on dating dives into our experiences with dating and the meaning behind dating. We speak about the pros and cons and everything else in between. Dating can be fun, but ya never know what you're going to get out there. You have to be safe and make sure you pay attention to the good and bad signs. 

In this episode we discuss: ITINERARIES: BERMUDA, CARRIBEANCOST OF CRUISING: STATEROOMS, DRINK PACKAGES, ROOM GRATUITIESENTERTAINMENT: THEATER SHOWS, CASINO, LIVE MUSIC, CLUBS (ADULTS & KIDS)FOOD: RESTAURANTS & BARSEXTRAS: WATER SLIDES, SPORTS AREA, KIDS ROOMSIf you have never been on a cruise before, this is your crash course to cruising. It is a great way to travel and see the world.