On this episode of BTR, Mariana and Jennee, host of The Talk Podcast, sit down for a good ol' lady tea session where they read and share a variety of Tinder dates gone bad (and good). This episode covers both perspectives of the male and female dating scene, as well as Mariana & Jenny's reactions to hearing both sides of the spectrum.

Welcome back ravers! For our first official episode we have special guest and LBGTQ+ ally, Rachel Willard. We discuss a series of topics relative to the music industry and its impact on the queer community. We also learn about Mariana's and Rachel's personal experiences with their sexuality, and moments where they've faced uncomfortable situations. This episode honors all individuals who identify with LBGTQ+, and offers inspiration to anyone still discovering their identity, by also playfully challenging them to step out of their comfort zone and take steps forward for a confident life.

Wow, 2 seasons already!?!? Time truly does fly by when you're having fun. We wanted to highlight a little bit of our first ever twitch stream in this episode, as well as going over some would you rather's (raver edition) and discussing the future of BehindTheRaver Podcast! We are so excited for season 3 and thank you to everyone who follows and listens! Please continue to support us!  We are no available on Groove Fox! Download the app now to get unlimited access to thousands of EDM artists, albums, radio shows, and more! Use code BTRaver to get a premium subscription free for 30 days!

On this episode, Mariana & Manny sit down with Jennee, host of The Talk Podcast, and discuss the facts of the modern world dating scene while living through a pandemic. They highlight the new ways they connected with others through virtual movie nights and virtual dinners, as well as their experiences using dating sites to find intimate connections. This episode covers all of the challenges and the benefits of dating during a pandemic, and offers insight on how to find the right connections using dating apps made accessible to everyone.

This week on BTR, we had the privilege of having the founder and CEO of What's Good Chicago talk about his journey in event promotion. Steven also tells us why he created What's Good, some of the mistakes he made, and some of the most crucial advice he can give to those who are looking to make a mark in their city! If you have ever thought about event promotion and creating a stamp in your city, please reach out to Steven and the What's Good Chicago team as they are currently on a hot streak here in Chicago! Thanks again to Steven for coming on!

Are you trying to learn how to be healthier without the compromise of all of your guilty pleasures? This episode covers how we use the mind, body, and soul to not only better our physical health, but our mental health as well. From foods high in nutritional benefits, to breathing techniques for beginners, we share all of the knowledge we've acquired and implemented in our everyday lives.

Welcome back to BTR! Mariana and Manny sit down with local talent and up-and-coming producer/dj Maximo Quinones! In this episode, we talk about some of his most recent songs he's putting out and what success looks like locally and internationally! We also get into what a dj's life looks like when playing multiple shows in one night and trying to balance some type of normalcy while changing your brand, all at the same time! Lastly, we get some advice and guidance from Maximo to any dj/producer looking to take their skills up a notch. Huge shoutout to Maximo for coming on board and talking about his personal life. Follow us on all social platforms which includes Facebook & Instagram: @BehindTheRaver.

Moving in silence, what does that look like? Well in this episode, Mariana and Manny talk about some of the projects they've been working on outside of the podcast which include their small business opportunities, something they haven't discussed to anyone in public! This episode we also highlight some of our favorite local talent as well as diving deep into a new age question: our drive-in raves worth it? We are now on apple podcasts! Go give us a review! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @BehindTheRaver. 

In this episode, we discuss the impact our cultural and familiar upbringing has affected our way of dealing with love. Recently having to heal from a breakup from infidelity, we invite our good friend, Shoshanna, to share her experience with going through the process of recovering. We ask ourselves, how have we learned to shape our image of love to allow us to see exactly what we want in someone? What is our love language? And how do you tell the difference between real love and love lust? Episode 4 covers all do's and don'ts to move on from a harsh breakup, and we encourage everyone to always strive to be a better version of themselves through the processes of the heartaches life provides us.

In episode 3, Mariana and Manny sit down with OG shuffler and a former member of the Chicago Shufflers, Mama.Tempa to talk about her journey from the early shuffling days of 2010 to now and how the scene has evolved. As challenging as it may be, leading any group takes a lot of work. We dive deep into what are the most challenging parts of being in this scene, what we love most about it, and how to deal with the age-old question: are shapers considered shufflers?  We are on all listening platforms, including Apple Podcasts! Don't forget to leave us a good review and 5 stars so other ravers can find us!