The Real Thing
Modern love has everyone searching for the real thing—but what does that even mean? Hosts Natalie-Tasha Thompson and Libby Engelland cut through the noise of dating trends and relationship buzzwords to explore what authentic connection looks like in today's world. No filters, no gimmicks—just real stories about finding and keeping the real thing.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 91 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2025
High Standards, Picky Dating and the Real Reason Men Stay Single | EP11
What does it actually mean be “ready” for commitment? On this episode of The Real Thing, Brent, Natalie-Tasha, and Dan dig into the messy middle of dating in Dallas with Ashley, Jonah, and Cathy. Ash…
01:31:22 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
A 45-Minute First Date Rule?!, Dating FOMO, and the Myth of Perfection | EP10
In this episode of The Real Thing, Brent, Natalie-Tasha, and Dan sit down with Calvin, Carissa, and Logan for a brutally honest conversation about expectations. Someone definitely said, “I won't find…
01:50:03 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
A Cheating Butt Dial, Ghosted After 2 Years, and Wannabe Pastors 👀 | EP9
In this episode of The Real Thing, Brenton and Natalie-Tasha have the panel (Charles, Kaitlyn, and Zoe) open up about their own messy, honest experiences. From the frustration of dating the same pers…
01:29:28 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Is Love Doomed? Dating Pressures, Commitment Fears, Does Counseling Help | EP8
This episode of The Real Thing is all about love, commitment, and the chaos that comes with it. We’re talking about the importance of counseling, the challenges of navigating in-law relationships, an…
00:57:28 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
Hookups, Head Games & Pop Culture’s Grip on Sex | EP7
Dating in 2025 feels more like emotional dodgeball than romance. In this episode of The Real Thing, we dive into the chaos of hookups, the mind games people play, and how pop culture is reshaping wha…
01:24:33 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Engagement Turns into 💔, F-Boy Summer, Alpha or Beta Males? | EP6
This episode of The Real Thing is bringing the heat with raw heartbreak, relationship drama, and some seriously spicy debates! We break down a jaw-dropping breakup story—one minute, she’s picking out…
01:37:29 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
From Rosters to Romance, The Friend Zone, Trauma Triggers | EP5
The Real Thing is diving deep into the messy, magnetic, and sometimes scandalous world of relationships. We’re talking about the triggers that make you tick, the lies we tell in love, and the fine li…
01:35:22 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Love, Lust, and Lost Connections | EP4
On this episode of The Real Thing Podcast, Brenton sits down with Alexis, Mark, and Will to unpack the raw truth about dating today. From first-date strategies to dating app chaos, red flags, and the…
01:53:36 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Talking Stage Nightmares, Who Pays on a Date, and Too Many Options | EP3
In today's episode of The Real Thing, the panel of singles share their experiences navigating love in a time when swiping right is the norm, and defining a relationship feels more complicated than ev…
01:21:36 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Casino Trip$, Crazy Exes, A Hairless 🐱 | EP2
@Brentone gets today's panel to spill the tea on dating disasters that'll make your worst dating app match look tame. Kate's "romantic" boat date turns into Titanic 2.0, complete with an unexpected h…
02:03:26 |
Fri 07 Feb 2025
Getting GHOSTED, Dating Non-Negotiables, Finding The Real Thing | EP1
Dating today is a wild ride—exciting, confusing, and sometimes straight-up exhausting. In this raw and relatable convo, the panel keeps it real about the highs and lows of modern relationships: swipi…
01:19:33 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
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