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Love is one heck of a drug! Have you ever found yourself doing the craziest things for your soulmate? Or even blindly following your heart into a situation that's outside of your comfort zone, with no excuse besides love? Well, you're in the right place! Every Wednesday Derrick and Erika will bring you their perspectives on relationships, dating, long distance, work life balance, self-care, sliding into the DMs and anything else you may face in the modern age of love. It's not crazy, unless you are...and even if you are, this podcast still welcomes you! Besides, we can all learn a thing or two when it comes to love. Follow us on Instagram + Twitter: @notsocrazylove

Derrick & Erika


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Not So Crazy Love

    WE OWE YOU AN APOLOGY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 50:59


    We are FINALLY back for season 4! We promised to provide updates for you guys during the planning process but...we lied lol. However, we are back and ready to catch you up on everything that has happened this past year. Buckle up because it's going to be a fun and wild ride!This season checkout our new video podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@NotSoCrazyLovePodcast Also follow us on socials: Instagram: @notsocrazylove TikTok: @not.so.crazy.love Facebook: Not So Crazy Love Podcast

    It's Giving Feyoncé

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 52:57


    New Season! New Goals! New Beginnings! Derrick & Erika are back with the THIRD season of Not So Crazy Love, and they've  got some exciting news to share! Click the link to follow our Instagram page.https://www.instagram.com/notsocrazylove/?igsh=enBpcmJxanhnbml6&utm_source=qr

    I'll Always Be a "Whippersnapper"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 63:08


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and chat with Erika's parents about celebrating almost fifty-one years of marriage, overcoming a sudden illness, and how to plan for the future, despite what society tells you. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Take It Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 6:49


    Have you caught up on this season's episodes? Well, now's your chance before we wrap up season two! In this episode we're featuring clips from some of our favorite episodes:Caregiving and CoodieDifferent DirectionsSurviving Domestic ViolenceFamily Reunion: The WebbsFollow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    A Blind Date Gone Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 34:55


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and chat with Jim and Sandra Cox, the grandparents of intern Julien Johnson, on the memories of their thirty-nine years of marriage. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Put That Krispy Kreme Down!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 80:34


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and chat with Koran Watson, a registered and licensed dietitian about health & wellness in a relationship. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Family Reunion: It's Momma Brown, Y'all

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 55:50


    Derrick and Erika discuss the weather, and interview Derrick's Mom for an update since her last appearance in season one. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Surviving Domestic Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 58:02


    **TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses domestic abuse**Derrick and Erika discuss the weather, and interview Tatiana, a young woman who made the decision to leave an abusive relationship, and discover a more healed version of herself. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    THE WEBBS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 74:34


    Derrick & Erika catch up with Kesha & Antuan Webb (Season 1: Next Stop The Altar) on the life after the wedding, and what's next for their lives. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Therapy Works ft. Kiki Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 63:56


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and interview a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist about the benefits of therapy, love languages, and inner wholeness.Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Caregiving and Coodie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 65:37


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and open up about overcoming a new and challenging season. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Roundtable III: Focus on Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 87:55


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and conclude the "Living Single" series with an update from our Singles in season one, as well as discuss how times have changed when it comes to dating in a divided country. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Nae Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 38:41


    Derrick and Erika get an update from one of our previous Round table guests.

    Roundtable II: What To Do When You're Single

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 84:31


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and have a candid discussion on the single life in their new series titled "Living Single" (not original, we know). Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Family Reunion: Different Directions

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 61:18


    Derrick & Erika catch up with Amber & Brandon Jones (Season 1: Keeping Up with the Joneses) on the state of their marriage, and what's next for their lives. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Are We Capable of Commitment?

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 81:53


    Derrick and Erika recap their trip to Maui, and Derrick does a special interview with Kamari Johnson and Julien Johnson about commitment and red flags in relationships. We like to call this one our “Barbershop Talk” episode. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Family Reunion: We Love the Kids

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 49:26


    Derrick and Erika catch-up with Sederick and Tasha Haire, a couple from season one, to discuss parenting, and marriage in the age of a corona. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Special Episode: Mr. Future

    Play Episode Play 23 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 24:03


    Starring:Roxy - ERIKA KELLEYJazz - DERRICK BROWNTee - CIMONE AUSTINFaye- LAUREN KELLEY-OLIVERSam - JUELZ JOHNSONEdith - JANICE KELLEYGate Attendant - LAUREN KELLEY-OLIVERAnnouncer - DEDRIC OLIVERWritten by: ERIKA KELLEYSound Design by: DERRICK BROWN

    Time to R.E.W.I.N.D.

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 71:06


    Derrick and Erika interview the founders of R.E.W.I.N.D magazine, and learn how they're able to successfully build a business together as husband and wife. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Round Table I: Black Love Stories Then & Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 81:41


    Derrick and Erika have a discussion with this season's interns about Black love stories in cinema, especially in the late 90s and early 2000s. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    And We're Back!

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 45:34


    After a six-month hiatus, we are back with more of that Not So Crazy Love! It's been a wild ride since our last recording, and Derrick & Erika can't wait to fill you in. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    The Marathon Continues, Baby!

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 69:44


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, the first season of Not So Crazy Love, and interview a mystery couple. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Single & Ready to Mingle

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 114:17


    Derrick & Erika host their first ever town hall with four singles in four big cities. The topic of discussion: Dating in the Big City. We dive into dating apps, why men think they're the prize, and so much more.Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    I Said No Three Times

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 93:49


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and interview Eric & Andrea on what 31 years of marriage will lead you to do.Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    He Proposed at 12:01AM

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 57:26


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather and interview Queta and Duane on learning about your partner during a shorter engagement and courtship.Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    I'm Ready to Lock It Down

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 26, 2021 69:06


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and answer several listeners' questions about love, dating, and relationships. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    There's Joy & Love After Divorce

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later May 19, 2021 79:24


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and interview Ms. Ura Brown, who just so happens to be Derrick's Mom, on how she regained her confidence and strength after going through a divorce. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    J. Holiday & Alicia Keys

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 12, 2021 76:40


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and interview Al and Rachel on dating while raising children, and how to manage ex-partners in a new relationship. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Next Stop: The Altar

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later May 5, 2021 96:19


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and interview Kesha and Antuan on their upcoming nuptials and how the 2020 shutdown  impacted their relationship for the better.  Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Because I Can Kill Him

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 68:10


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and interview ShaJuan and Reggie on working in law enforcement and balancing their self-care and family in the process. 

    Your Daughter is Pregnant, What's for Dinner?

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 67:22


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather and interview Josh and Shelia McCullers on overcoming challenges in a relationship.Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves(@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Calling the Request Line

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 79:00


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and interview Kelle' and Carlos Avent on communicating your needs to your partner, balancing long-distance relationships, and how to include your partner in your career goals. 

    Alternative Facts

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 49:53


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and interview Charles and Dameka Harrison on marriage, finances, and wedding blogs.  To learn more about Dameka's blog, you can follow her on IG at @mingle.with.mekaFollow our podcast on IG/Twitter: @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves (@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Tend To Your Own Yard

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 64:23


    Derrick & Erika discuss this week's weather, and interview Sederick and Tasha Haire on their experience with marrying as teenagers and enduring the tough times.

    Action Jaxn'd

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 41:00


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, and Derrick aims to redeem his fellow "Derricks" after the Derrick Jaxn infidelity scandal.Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter: @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to the Vapor Caves (@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Keeping Up with the Joneses

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 45:27


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather and interview their special guests, Amber and Brandon, about marriage, raising a family, and practicing two different spiritual lifestyles under the same roof. 

    Royal Complexi-Tea

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 48:58


    Derrick & Erika discuss the weather, their rap-battle, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's piping hot interview with Oprah. 

    That's Called Growth

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 53:01


    Derrick & Erika discuss what defines a "Toxic" relationship, Malcom and Marie, and therapy.Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter: @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to The Vapor Caves (@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Let's Stay Together

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 75:34


    Derrick and Erika discuss the weather of the week, and interview Erika's parents for the "secret sauce" to being married for 49 years. Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter: @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to The Vapor Caves (@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    Check Please

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 65:55


    Derrick and Erika discuss their first date ten years ago, and the Do's and Don'ts of first date questions.Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter: @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to The Vapor Caves (@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    My Funny Valentine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 83:17


    Happy Valentine's Day! As Derrick and Erika celebrate their tenth Valentine's Day together, they set the record straight when it comes to expectations on the Day of Love. Also...did you know Valentine's Day was once a day where women were whipped for fertility? Exactly. We will definitely be taking it there (and Erika has a whoooole lot to say about that). Follow our podcast on IG/Twitter: @notsocrazyloveSpecial Thank You to The Vapor Caves (@thevaporcaves) for our music!

    COMING SOON: NOT SO CRAZY LOVE...Cause everybody deserves love!

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 2:10


    Beginning February 14th, Derrick and Erika will take their Not So Crazy Love to the microphone, as they have a lighthearted and intimate conversation about relationships, work life, long distance, self-care and or course...love. The fun will begin on the infamous "Holiday of Love"...Valentine's Day, so be sure to have your box of chocolates and drinks ready (...beverage of choice) as we dig into this Not So Crazy Love! Instagram @notsocrazyloveTwitter @notsocrazylove

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