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Tell Me Something Messy with Brandon Kyle Goodman

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Relationships
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Queer Identity
Friendship
Sex Education
Self-Love
Sexual Assault
Sexual Exploration
Body Positivity
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Dating
Sexual Wellness
Polyamory
Pleasure
Self-Acceptance
Sexual Health
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Tell Me Something Messy is your unfiltered companion for relationships, adulting, and defeating shame! Each week, writer and comedian Brandon Kyle Goodman invites listeners (aka Messy Patrons) to leave perfectionism at the door and wade into the wonderfully unhinged world of dating, personal growth, and getting comfortable with disappointing your mom! (Seriously, it’s okay!) With candid guests and... more

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Latest Episodes

Sarah Jones came to the couch and left us speechless. The Tony-winning performer gets radically honest about how she's been "cheating" on every partner—not with another person, but with a fantasy version of who they could become. From there, we spira... more

Brandon has questions, concerns, and possibly a group chat theory. Drake just gave us what feels like a 43-song therapy session, and Brandon would like to know who’s taking notes, who’s holding space, and whether snacks were provided. Also, if you di... more

Dr. Vanessa Marin gives us the sex ed class boarding school owed us. Brandon and Dr. Marin, creator of the Sex Talks card game, get into scheduling sex, ejaculation myths, open relationships, the surprising problem with fantasies, perimenopause, why ... more

Brandon gets into Pam Grier’s three-day orgasm story and the art of surrendering to pleasure, intimacy, and your own body. Then they turn from sex and pleasure to friendship breakups — when to call it quits with your bestie, what couples therapy can ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Cheyenne Bryant
Therapist discussed in media appearances; controversy over credentials
Episode: Friendship Breakups Need Couples Therapy Too — Pam Grier, Cheyenne Bryant & More
Liz Plank
Writer and podcast host of The Boy Problems
The Boy Problems
Episode: Friendship Breakups Need Couples Therapy Too — Pam Grier, Cheyenne Bryant & More
Curly Velasquez
Guest on the show; comedian and public figure discussed in episode
Episode: God Is Freaky: Bible Stories, Sober Sex & Ancestral Mess w/ Curly Velasquez
Cheyenne Bryant
Licensed therapist (discussed as guest on relationships and licensing)
Therapist/Consultant
Episode: Megan Thee Stallion, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant & the Vending Machine Hustle
Lyo Reneau
Friend and guest on the show
Episode: Don’t Tell Me You Never Liked Him: Hard Truths, Fear of Closeness & Pulling Up for Your People w/ Lyo Reneau
NicKy Douglas
Longtime friend and chosen family member featured in the discussion
Episode: REBROADCAST: Relationships Don't Make You Whole w/ Kyle June Williams & nicHi Douglas
Nithya Raman
LA mayoral candidate, LA City Council member
Nithya Raman for LA Mayor
Episode: MESSY BONUS: Speaking Up For Yourself
Bernadette Beck
Host of Celebrity Truth or Dare
Celebrity Truth or Dare
Episode: Face Lickers, First Kisses & Learning You’re an Adult w/ Bernadette Beck
Laci Mosley
Guest introduced as a scam goddess and expert storyteller
Episode: Scams, One Night Stands, and White People w/ Laci Mosley

Host

Brandon Kyle Goodman
Host of Tell Me Something Messy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 585 ratings
  • Love the show, your voice is needed!

    I’ve gained so much as a listener, new and diverse perspective is always needed — I hope you’re moved to continue at least until it no longer serves YOU, then I’ll allow it. Sending listeners your way, thank you for sharing your words and life with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoveRonni
    United Statesa month ago
  • Brilliant, informative and fun

    Heart-opening, informative, warm and funny. This show helped me grow to understand others and our human kinks with kindness and insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Your Aunt Su-Su
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best show EVER

    Brandon is authentic, honest, and simply pure joy. You always pick me up with deep meaningful conversations that are fun. Thank you thank you thank you and please don’t go anywhere!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fan#999
    United States2 months ago
  • It’s the laughter for me!

    Fab ambience and safe space for all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tofugurrrllk
    United States3 months ago
  • Honest and shame free

    Brandon never ceases to bring both the fun and the heart to their work. They create a beautiful safe space for everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fwilson4
    United States4 months ago

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The show blends humor with candid insights, though some listeners complain about ads distracting from the content.
Listeners praise warm, safe space for messy conversations and vulnerability.
Praise for inclusivity and authentic storytelling that feels like a chat with friends.
Guests are diverse and bring practical relationship wisdom.

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Patriarchy Is History’s Biggest C*ck Block w/ Liz Plank
Q: So I'm going to give you a scenario. Boy problem or red flag? He doesn't have any close male friends and says women are just easier to talk to.
Liz explains that this dynamic is problematic and reflects broader insecurities and social conditioning, suggesting it signals underlying issues in communication and emotional safety rather to shared exploration than a simple fix.
MESSY BONUS: Speaking Up For Yourself
Q: What do you actually say to them, not as a candidate, but as a person?
The guest explains that staying grounded, addressing concerns directly, and advocating for herself in professional settings helps maintain integrity and trust, while acknowledging the emotional weight of public-facing conversations.
Mom Ideology w/ Nithya Raman
Q: Where do you draw courage from, and who models courage for you?
Her grandmother's example as a first-generation immigrant and matriarch who built a life for her family inspires resilience and a caregiving leadership style.
Mom Ideology w/ Nithya Raman
Q: What was your motivation to run for office, despite endorsing another candidate just before the deadline?
She explains the frustration with city leadership and the need to serve her constituents more honestly, which outweighed personal or political risks.
Mom Ideology w/ Nithya Raman
Q: Speaking of which, can you tell me something messy?
Raman shares a personal, messy experience about the LA City Council leak and the emotional turmoil it caused, highlighting how public scrutiny intersects with private vulnerability.

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Tell Me Something Messy centers on relationships, dating, personal growth, and navigating sexuality with warmth, humor, and a no‑shame ethos. Across episodes, conversations dive into attachment styles, open relationships, dating after gender transition, and the realities of modern love, often featuring guests who bring lived experience from LGBTQ+ communities, comedy, media, and relationship coaching. The show stands out for its candid, compassionate approach that invites listeners to own their messiness, learn, and laugh together, making complex topics feel accessible and welcoming for a wide audience.

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2. Liz Plank
3. Curly Velasquez
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5. Lyo Reneau
6. NicKy Douglas
7. Nithya Raman
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