Mel and Keith are chatting about needs and wants this week. But first Keith describes a critical flaw in suit shopping or at least the perception vs reality of suit shopping. After the break they get into the needs and wants a person should list and talk about as they consider a relationship with someone. Mel thinks she needs sex everyday, when in realty she really wants it everyday. However, a person should have a list of their needs to discuss with that potential partner so that they will know what to expect and what is to be expected. Tell us what you think and let us know if this is an easy conversation to have with your partner.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

The dynamic duo is back with another episode in their series of must have conversations.  This week, Mel and Keith share their thoughts on household responsibilities aka chores.  This conversation seems like something you could just skip in your relationship, but they give you many suggestions of why this is a necessity in every relationship.  they offer advice based on their experiences and help you start the conversation in your relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith bring up the discussion topic of alone time for this week’s episode. They share the importance of “you” time and how taking time to do things that you enjoy can actually be good for your relationship. The duo also give some advice on ways to reel in too much time away. As with every episode, expect some lighthearted fun and you never know what will come out of Mel’s mouth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith tackle the tough topic of money and how you and your partner can open up and have meaningful conversations regarding finances.  They offer different topics of conversation regarding money that you should have and ways to bring up those conversations throughout your relationship. Their conversations and experience navigating the money talk, helps them share some first hand advice on how to make the most of a serious conversation and not kill each other.  A useful article The Rockin Moroccan Food Truck - Instagram - Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith are at it again!  They hit the first must have conversation topic of this series, Intimacy and Sex.  They share ways to have candid open and honest discussions with your partner about sex.  They also share when is the right time to have these talks and ways to check in as the relationship progresses. By sharing their own personal stories, they also give suggestions on how to build better intimacy too.  They help break the ice for you and help you get that conversation rolling.  Of course, no episode would be complete without their usual antics.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

After a little hiatus, Mel and Keith are finally back and Love “n” Metal is in full swing. They kick off the episode with some additional rebranding news and quickly share their recent trip to West Virginia. They move into their first series, yes, you heard that right, series! Finally. They will be discussing topics that all relationships (new and old) should have often. They briefly introduce the first few topics, but will be spending time over the next few episodes looking at each one more closely. The Article that Started it All. Bridge Walk  Check out the YouTube Channel Here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Keith and Mel discuss the rebrand from Rock Hippie Adventures to Love 'n' Metal Podcast. They are doing it live as well, so no messing this one up. Check it out and let them know what you think.  The Insta: Love 'n' Metal Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

This week Mel and Keith finish up their not a series about personality test with “the Big Five Personality Test.” Scored on the OCEAN scale they discover a little bit more about themselves and how they relate to each other and other people around them. They spend a good bit of time breaking down “OCEAN” and rabbit trailing on what Jesus may or may not look like. In the beginning they are dumbfounded by this week’s “WTF” article. What do you get when you mix McDonald’s Chicken Nuggets, BTS and Among US, yep you got it right….$100,000. The Big Five Personality Test What the Fuck is this? article: 'Among Us'-shaped McNugget sells for nearly $100,000 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

After a week off, Mel and Keith are back with their look in the Myers Briggs personality types. Well, we know it’s just a show of them rabbit trailing on how they think the MB affects them and how Keith never changes and Mel has multiple personalities. Take you MB test at the link below and let us know what your test showed you. Also, this week’s article is all about you getting a prize when you get your COVID shot. 16 Personalities Test What the Fuck is this? article: 'Dracula's castle' offers visitors COVID jab and free visit to torture exhibition --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith are back at it this week with their continued discussion on the enneagram personality test and how it relates to relationship compatibility.  They discuss their own relationship and how the enneagram affects it and how it has actually enhanced their relationship.   “What the Fuck is this?” is also back again this week with a curious topic about Kurt Cobain and his hair.  They finish up with a heated discussion about chicken and Mel finally learns there are really not small chickens. Enneagram Test What the Fuck is this? article: Kurt Cobain’s Hair Sells for Over $14,000 at an auction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

The crazy people are back and they are not talking about movies this week. They are moving on like Ryan Reynolds should have done in The Proposal. This week Mel and Keith start digging into personality tests. They start by looking at the Enneagram Test. They dig into the validity and the overall concept of it, with a few rabbit trails of there own making. However, in the beginning they test out a new segment. “What the Fuck is this?” This episode they talk about an article that correlates Heavy Metal Music to Obesity. What the Fuck?! Enneagram Test --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith are back with another movie episode as they finish out their “still don’t do series” series.  This week, they chose a pick from their Instagram page (Thanks, Sarah for the suggestion!), The Proposal.  Not a traditional start to a relationship, but Mel and Keith talk about how the relationship progresses for this cute romantic comedy.  As always, you never know what sidetracks these two take or what kind of nonsense Mel is spilling. University of Rochester Study The Proposal - IMDb and Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith sit down with three of the four members of the band, Cevilain, a heavy hitting metal band from our friends to the North.  With the band’s hilarious stories and everyone geeking out to all things music and Star Wars, this episode is jam packed with entertainment.   Mel and Keith even throw them a few Rock It or Block it questions to tie everything together. Many thanks to Cliff, Eddy, and Parms for chilling with the pod this weekend! Cevilain: Website - Spotify - Instagram - Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith are once again looking at another movie and this week’s episode was the girl’s pick, A Star is Born.  Grab the tissues cause there is no way to get through this one without them! Mel definitely second guessed her pick about halfway through the movie.  But they wiped their tears and look at this relationship which is different than a lot of the other movie choices.   Mel and Keith have a in depth conversation about this one. University of Rochester Study A Star is Born - IMDb and Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith are once again looking at another movie and this week’s episode was the boy’s pick, Mr. & Mrs. Smith.  Plenty of discussion was had about this non-traditional spicy relationship between Jane and John Smith.  It brought out Mel and Keith’s inner spy as they looked at the relationship and talked about ways in which this sexy duos’ marriage might not be as far fetched as we all think.  As always, there are the usual highjinx with every episode cause you always can count on Mel to take it back to middle school. University of Rochester Study Mr. & Mrs. Smith - IMDb and Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith are back from a week of road trippin’. Due to the busy nature of the time away they did not do their homework and will be in timeout. However, they do talk about traveling as a couple and what makes a good or bad travel partner, well at least in their opinion. They also share a few highlights and some things they rather forget about there week long adventure driving 3500 miles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith are back in their movie seats for this week’s Cinematic Conversation.  This week’s episode has them discussing the twisted movie of American Beauty.  They talk about the main relationship in the movie and all its dysfunctional gloriousness.  They also throw in a challenge amongst themselves regarding who is a better driver.  And Mel finally admits the one thing that has always irritated her and it’s true for her and Keith’s relationship. University of Rochester Study American Beauty: IMDB - Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Rock Hippie Adventures are taking you to the movies!  For the next few episodes, Mel and Keith will be watching romantic relationship flicks and taking part in relationship discussion questions from the University of Rochester Study.  Mel chose the movie for this episode, Couples Retreat, and the discussion is never dull with these two.  They explore all of the relationships in the film and provide their thoughts and ideas on how they relate to their own relationship too. University of Rochester Study Couples Retreat: IMDB - Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith are closing out the “This is not a series” series with a closer look at their last two relationship myths for their Breaking Barriers topics. They mix them up together and share their thoughts on whether you really can find the perfect person for you and does your partner really complete you. Keith breaks down the infamous “You Complete Me” scene from a popular movie.  Does your partner complete you or compliment you?  Does the perfect partner really exist?  No episode is ever complete without Mel going into full trash mode once Keith mentions two halves and a whole.  Would you expect anything else really? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support

Mel and Keith deliver another episode from their Breaking Barriers “this is not a series” series. This time, they tackle Mel’s least favorite phrase, “I married my best friend”. They break down all sides of this myth and look at what people might mean by saying their are BFFs with their partner. Mel also goes off on a salty tangent early in the episode of teacher frustration, off topic but worth the rant. Enneagram Test EnneagramAshton on IG Spicer App Meyer Brigg 16 Personality Test --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovenmetalpodcast/support