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OCTOBER MEGABLAST 2008

Progress Report (featuring The Musician and Dyllon from New York)

Damn Homey (featuring Bovice)

Younger (featuring The Musician)

Trifector (featuring The Musician)

We Should Be....

The Perfect Man

AUGUST MEGABLAST 2008

We apologize for the delay on the episodes. For your patience, here are six keepers that will have you sitting quite comfortably in your next quest for love and happiness or whatever it is that you seek.

Maybe So (featuring the Musician)

No Women Are Crazy

Not a Matter of Who, But When

Rollercoasters

Make Me Better

Weak Moments

You Can Have Him (featuring Racquel)

Achilles Heel - July 24, 2008
Three men discuss their ultimate weaknesses when it comes to dealing with the opposite sex.

When Lust Doesn't Turn to Love - July 24, 2008
So usually you're worried about the progression in the other direction, but what happens when you catch feelings and they don't?

What's So Great About Relationships? - July 17, 2008
Let's look back over the good times.

When Exes Attack - July 17, 2008
We've all been there. Here are a few survival techniques, we picked up along the way.

The New Me - June 5, 2008
We're not talking reinvention, but rather the adjustment time it takes for everyone else to catch on to the changes you've made.

Finders Keepers - June 5, 2008
As the saying goes... Finders Keepers... Losers...

Love at First Sight - June 19, 2008
So Cici and Gaston encountered this dude talking about he believes in love at first sight and...

Bitchassness - June 19, 2008
To Quote the infamous Sean Puff Daddy Combs...

Inflation - June 19, 2008
We all suffer the effects of this from more than just the economical standpoint.

Vulnerability - June 19, 2008
No one wants to admit it, but one of us is wide open...

Asking the Right Question - May 28, 2008
We are not talking that bullshit Armani Valentino Book... this is real.

Maneaters - May 28, 2008
She's a maneater... make you work hard, make you spend hard, make you want all of her love...

P Power - May 28, 2008
And now introducing the 9th Wonder of the World.

First Date - May 21, 2008
So it's the first date. The air is filled with tension. Your heart is beating at 100 mph. And then....

Can't Leave Em Alone - May 21, 2008
Sometimes you know it should have been over a long time ago, but for some reason...

Women's Intuition - May 21, 2008
Women have excellent instincts... so why are they ignoring them?

Why Do Fools Fall In Love? - May 14, 2008
We don't have any scientific proof behind our findings, but wer are that they will at least entertain you for a few moments.

Bitter Women - May 14, 2008
A subject which is long over due...

I Want More - May 14, 2008
What do you say when someone asks for more?

Palimony - April 24, 2008
Pay for play. You don't have to say the vows to end up losing large amounts.

Cry Me A River - April 24, 2008
You told me you loved me... why did you leave me...

Playing Yourself for the Okie Doke - April, 24, 2008
Our special Guest Sasha features on a complex topic filled with life revealing truths.

Friends with Benefits - April 14, 2008
We all know the deal. You're single... I'm single... why not?

Facing the Truth - April 14, 2008
The reality of the situation is.... (depends on who you ask)

Fear of Commitment - April 14, 2008
So he/she wants to take it to the next level... and you're thinking, maybe not....

You're Perfect But.... - April 14, 2008
You ever met a person and everything was going great and then you suddenly notice a fatal flaw that may cause the demise of your relationship?

Crazy/Deranged - April 14, 2008
See what had happened was....

Singles Battle Round 1: "Glistening" featuring Elyou
So this site was designed for The Musician to sell beats. We came up with a way for you to sample the product in addition to premier lyrical content from the artists of SSE. Let us know what you think of these single battles featuring a new single every week. Elyou vs Hero. After each round, you can tell us what you think at the Catch Phrase Blog.

Pocket Power - March 26, 2008
Who pays, who lays, and who makes the rules?

DTR - March 26, 2008
Have you had the talk? No really...have you had the talk?

Rejection - March 26, 2008
So men and women handle rejection differently, still doesn't change the fact that we have to put ourselves out there in the first place. Does it?

Do People Make Love Anymore? - March 19, 2008
Nothing is wrong with getting a little freaky every now and then. But in terms of the meaning of sex and love making, have we reached a point of no return?

Worth the Weight/Wait? - March 19, 2008
This special episode featuring the first guest appearance by The Musician focuses on the worth of waiting in a relationship.

Flirting - March 19, 2008
What exactly is flirting and when does it cross the line?

Too Many People - March 12, 2008
What happens when you allow too many people to get involved in the relationship?

Bad Boys - March 12, 2008
Why do women prefer bad boys?

Intimidation - March 12, 2008
Are black men afraid of strong black women?

Needs vs Wants - March 4, 2008
Do you know the difference between your heart's desires and the bare necessities that you need to survive? Get at us.

Interracial Dating - March 4, 2008
Does everyone like a little cream in the coffee? A little mocha with your mint?

Does Size Matter? - March 4, 2008
The age old questions of length, girth, depth and weight are answered in this beautiful display of oratorical prowess.

Cruel Intentions - February 27, 2008
Trying to find the right person for your is hard enough already without these lurkers professing to their pursuit of happiness...

Dating with Children - February 27, 2008
So they say they got a little one at home... CiCi and Gaston speak on dating people who already have children. Featuring a special guest interruption by the Musician.

Let It Burn - February 20, 2008
So Usher said Let it Burn... he may have been onto something.

Courtship vs The Dowry - February 20, 2008
So chivalry is dead? Yea and so are dowries.

The Art of Seduction - February 19, 2008
What gets you in the mood? What are the key elements of arousal for the opposite sex?

Online Dating - February 19, 2008
Facebook, Myspace, and Match.com. Is online dating a viable solution to the relationship drought?

Cohabitation - February 10, 2008
Cows or Free Milk? You be the judge.

Long Distance Relationships - February 10, 2008
So you live in Chicago and he/she lives in Los Angeles and you plan to make it last over the next 2 years until you can move to the same place?Riiiiiiiiight.

If You Mad, Say You Mad - February 10, 2008
Stop holding it in. Say what you feel.

Rookie of the Year - February 4, 2008
Are you out there sports fans? If, maybe you can relate to this cadre of experiences dealing with first timers and rookies of the year.

Self Esteem - February 4, 2008
On this episode of Catch Phrase, we discuss the important balance of self esteem and its ugly nemesis arrogance

Brains Over Brawn - February 4, 2008
What is more attractive in the opposite sex? Intelligence or the ability to satisfy physical needs?

Bubble Trouble - January 29, 2008
What does it mean when your mate places you in a bubble? Is it always for your own good or is it order keep you from knowing who they really are?

Common Mistakes Pt1 - January 29, 2008
Cici and Gaston review nuggets of wisdom as presented by MTV made Coach Tariq Nasheed in his work Play or be Played. Debate quickly ensues over the subject of common mistakes that people make in relationships.

Platonic Friends - January 29, 2008
Cici and Gaston discuss the pros and cons of platonic friendships in today's hypersexualized society.

Infidelity - January 25, 2008
Cici and Gaston give you the honest perspective on infidelity and the difficulties facing the renaissance men and women of the future.

Sexual Freedom - January 25, 2008
Join Cici and Gaston as they discuss the limitations of sexual freedom in a standard free world.

I Love You - January 25, 2008
This week, join Gaston, Cici, and Amy as we discuss the importance of love and the timing of admission. Click the link to the left to list to this week's update.

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