One Eye Shut
African Proverb: "Before marriage, keep both eyes open. After marriage, keep one eye shut."One Eye Shut offers an honest, entertaining view on life from several married couples perspectives. Be it parenting, religion, infidelity or anything...we will break it down!
S3:E8: Lemme Ask You Something
The couples answer a list of marriage-related questions, round robin style.
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph
S3:E7: Stages Of Parenthood
The couples take questions from a loyal listener, Tonia Walker, and discuss parenthood. Very insightful conversation!
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph
S3:E6: The Fight Game
The couples discuss figuring in your marriage.
S3:E5: Movie Time
In the latest episode, the couples discuss the following:
1. If there were a movie made about your marriage, what would the title be?
2. Which actor would play the role of your spouse?
3. Could you handle watching a love scene with your spouse and an actor?
The answers got quite interesting! Enjoy!
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph
S3:E4: Advice To Unmarried Couples
In episode 4, the couples give their opinions on a list of items couples should complete before marriage.
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, J.R. & Ladine Glymph
S3: E3: Father's Day
In a special episode 3, Alvin and J.R. talk about fatherhood. What they've learned, how it changed them, who inspired them and more! Enjoy the show!
Hosts: Alvin Glymph, J.R. Glymph
S3:E2: Tell Me Sweet Little Lies
I'm episode 2 of season 3, the couples are asked three questions...
1. What is marriage?
2. What are the 3 most important parts of a marriage?
3. When is it ok to lie to your spouse?
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph
S3:E1: Long Awaited
In the season 3 premier, the couples return and catch up on what's been going on since the end of season 2! Enjoy the show!
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph
S2 Finale: The Rebuttals
I'm the Season 2 finale, the couples offer up rebuttals to the previous 2 episodes. Things got interesting!
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine
S2 Special: The Wives
This week, the wives take the show in their hands! Let's get their perspective on several topics.
Hosts: Gina Glymph, Chiquita Stephens, Ladine Glymph
S2 Special: The Hubby Show
This week, it's the husbands only! Alvin, Thomas and J.R. take the reigns and answer listener questions from their points of view.
S2E8: Live, Life, Short, Long
This week, the couples discuss the theory that single women live longer than married women while married men outlive single men.
Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine
One Eye Shut Special Series: J.R. and Ladine
In the third episode of our special series, J.R. and Ladine go in-depth on their marriage.
Hosts: J.R. and Ladine Glymph
One Eye Shut Special Series: Al and Gina
The One Eye Shut Special Series continues with the Gina and Al reflecting on now and then.
One Eye Shut Special Series: Thomas and Chiquita
The One Eye Shut Special Series opens with the Stephens going deep on where they're marriage currently stands.
S2E4: Represent, Represent
This week, the couples discuss how your behavior in public is a representation of your spouse and marriage.
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine
S2E3 - What if your child is gay?
This week, the couples discuss how they would support if their child were gay. Very personal and in-depth conversation.
Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine
S2E2: Solo Trippin'
This week, the couples discuss taking separate vacations from your spouse.... And how much solo time is too much?
Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine
S2E1: You Share Too Much
The One Eye Shut crew is back for season 2. In the first episode, the couples ask the question, "How much is too much, when it comes to sharing details of your marriage with family / friends?"
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine
40: Mom...We Got Guests!
The couples bring in episode 40 by celebrating Mother's Day and welcoming their first guests to the show. With Thomas and Chiquita out, the crew welcomes Chris and Dawn Cooper to the One Eye Shut fam. The couples learn about Chris and Dawn's story and they all discuss Mother's Day.
Couples: Al & Gina, J.R. & Ladine, Chris & Dawn
39: Support vs Enabling
This week, the couples tell us where they draw the line between support vs enabling their partner.
Couples: Alvin and Gina Glymph, Thomas and Chiquita Stephens, J.R. and Ladine Glymph
38: What Y'all Think?
This week, the couples open up by discussing their thoughts on the Derek Chauvin verdict. Then they talk about how their families responded when first meeting their now spouses.
37: It's My Thing
This week, the couples talk about the importance of having your own thing(s) as an individual. Is it selfish to have interests outside of your spouse?
And Ladine debuts as host, standing in for Gina.
36: Pre- wedding Advice
This week, the couples answer the question... " What advice would you give yourself before your wedding, if you had known then what you know now"? They also give a heads up to current couples on the verge of marriage.
35: Strippers and Porn
This week, the couples discuss the potential effects of watching porn and attending strip clubs can have on a marriage... both good and bad.
34: When It's Time To Leave
The couple discuss the following statement: " Kicking your kids out at 18, without a plan, is a generational curse."
You gotta check this one out!
33: Hall Passes and Snitches
In episode 33, the couples discuss round 2 of infidelity. The question. . . If you see a cheater, do you tell?
32: Infidelity
This week, the couples talk about infidelity and its effect on families and kids. Things got a bit heated...👀
31: Musings
In episode 31, there Stephens are back after a bout with covid. The couples discuss a myriad of topics, including movies they've watched lately, Black History Month and more!
Couples: Alvin and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine
30: Friends
With the Stephens under the weather, the 2 Glymph couples discuss the importance of your spouse liking (or at least tolerating) your friends.
29: Jealousy
With the Stephens crew out, the Glymph couples talk about jealousy in a marriage. Really good conversation!
28: The Resurrection
This week, the couples catch-up my discussing since new things in the Stephens' household. They also talk their favorite Christmas gifts for this past year. What s fun episode.
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27: Reunion Etiquette
This week, the couples discuss proper etiquette when taking your spouse to your event (class reunion, homecoming, etc)... Or do you even take them at all?!!!
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine
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26: Gifted
This week, the couples talk about gifts. Best and worst gifts. How often do they gift each other. What do you consider a gift? And more!
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25: Holidaze
This week, the couples talk about their holiday traditions, adjusting to in-laws and more!
24: Setting Expectations
This week, the couples discuss expectations within a marriage. Did you have conversations to set expectations before you wed? Do you verbalize them now? Great discussion!
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23: Secrets
In episode 23, the couples discuss secrets. Is it ok to keep one? How far will you go to hold on to one? And more!
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22: Talkin' $#!+
This week, the couples address the question, "How long into your relationship were you comfortable enough to let it all out? Burps, farts, crying, etc. Boy, did things get interesting.
Couples: J.R. & Ladine, Thomas & Chiquita, Al & Gina
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21: Won't He Do It
The couples discuss religion in marriage. Can a marriage survive without it? Can a husband lead a family without it? Do children need it? And more!
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas @ Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine
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20: What's In A Name
This week, with the Stephens under the weather, Al & Gina and I.R. and Ladine discuss the naming of their kids and the importance of the process.
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