The Youngbloods

The Youngbloods

Welcome to "The Youngbloods". the family Lifestyle and advice podcast with your hosts, Devin and Shannon Youngblood. As a couple who has been married for over 22 years , they understand the ups and downs that come with building and maintaining a healthy relationship. In this podcast, Devin and Shannon share their experiences and offer practical advice on how to navigate the challenges of family and marriage and life. They cover topics such as communication, trust, parenting, and building strong connections with your spouse and loved ones. Join us with our down-to-earth approach to life!

Episodes

June 13, 2025 30 mins

Doechii’s BET Call-Out: Is It Truth to Power or Performance for Clicks?

This week, Devin dives into a fiery clip from Doechii’s bold BET Awards speech, where she called out the state of protests, oppression, and government response. Is she speaking truth to power or just chasing clout? Sparked by an email from Jermaine in Atlanta, Devin breaks down the fine line between empowerment and exploitation, tackling the chaos of riots misl...

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Navigating Life After High School: Real Talk for GraduatesIn this powerful episode, Devin dives deep into the raw emotions and challenges faced by recent high school graduates as they stand at the crossroads of adulthood. Responding to heartfelt listener emails, Devin tackles fears about peaking too early, disappointing family expectations, and feeling lost without a clear path forward. With unfiltered honesty, he shares personal s...

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Red Flags, Backyard Concerts, and Why We Ignore the Truth From a backyard concert with the All-American Rejects to the emotional landmines we step over in toxic relationships — this episode is a rollercoaster.Devin reacts to a powerful listener email about witnessing one of the coolest musical moments in Nashville — a stripped-down, no-hype performance that proves real music (and real connection) still matter.Then, we dive into a s...

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From Emotional Cheating to Hustle Burnout: Real Talk They Won’t Tell You

You won’t hear this kind of honesty anywhere else.
In this episode, Devin tackles six brutally real listener emails — and doesn’t hold back. From emotional cheating to financial burnout, parenting contradictions, and family guilt trips, nothing is off-limits.

You’ll hear advice on:

  • Losing attraction in your relationship (and what to actually do about it)

  • Hustli...

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Money’s Tight, Emotions Are High — But We’re Building Anyway.

From 1030pm cleaning sprees to selling 100 dozen cookies just to pay the bills — welcome to real life.
In this raw and unfiltered episode, Devin opens up about the chaos of building a container home, budgeting in a broken economy, and how his wife’s late-night cleaning sessions reveal deeper truths about stress, marriage, and unmet expectations.

We dive into:

  • Why Mayor ...

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This episode is raw, honest, and unapologetically real.

We kick things off with a bold email from Sam in Portland, who challenges Devin on his belief in God, calling it outdated and irresponsible. Devin doesn’t hold back as he responds with clarity, conviction, and personal stories that explain why faith still matters — even in a world obsessed with proof and science.

Then we shift gears into relationship territory with Derek from Ka...

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The Cost of Loyalty: When Showing Up Isn’t Enough


What happens when you give your time, your loyalty, your love — and it still isn’t enough?

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Devin shares a personal story about feeling overlooked and undervalued as a loyal customer, and how that experience mirrors deeper patterns in life. From a disappointing encounter at a movie theater to heartbreaking emails from listeners navigating betrayal, ...

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April 18, 2025 82 mins

In this powerful episode of The Youngbloods Podcast, Devin sits down with two incredible women—Lisette Huerta and Ashley—to talk about their emotional journeys as moms competing in Beast Games.

What does it take to leave a newborn or young kids behind to chase a once-in-a-lifetime dream? These moms get real about the heartbreak of separation, postpartum anxiety, the power of supportive partners, and the sisterhood formed through sha...

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April 11, 2025 35 mins

What do you do when your co-parent makes a life-altering decision — and your child is caught in the middle?
In this powerful episode, Devin reads an emotional email from a listener whose ex — now identifying as a transgender woman — has made decisions about their 8-year-old son without mutual agreement. As tensions rise and trust breaks down, the listener turns to the courts and legal counsel for help. But beneath the anger and conf...

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Truth Hurts: Why Growth Costs Friendships & Comfort

✍️ YouTube / Podcast Description:Growth isn’t pretty — and it isn’t painless.In this brutally honest episode, Devin responds to raw listener emails about breakups, parenting burnout, family frustration, and the emotional cost of doing the right thing. From friends who disappear when you change to family that drains you instead of supports you, this episode tackles it all with u...

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What happens when we finally say the uncomfortable truth out loud?
In this powerful episode, Devin responds to an email from a longtime listener who witnessed clear racism during Beast Games. Instead of staying quiet, he leans in — sharing raw, honest thoughts about the moment and what it means to speak up when silence feels safer.

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🎙 Hey Devin: Life’s Big QuestionsReal advice for real life.

Life is full of crossroads, and sometimes, you just need a little guidance. In Hey Devin: Life’s Big Questions, host Devin Youngblood answers listener-submitted emails covering everything from family struggles and big life changes to chasing dreams, breaking routines, and embracing the unknown.

🚀 Thinking about making a huge decision? Stuck between comfort and adventure...

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In this heartfelt episode of The Youngbloods, Devin takes on 12 thought-provoking "Hey Devin" emails that span a wide spectrum of life's challenges. From the high-stakes adrenaline of Beast Games to navigating complex relationships, rekindling a marriage spark, and tackling major life crossroads, Devin offers practical advice, humor, and genuine connection.

Whether it's a teenager struggling to adapt to a new school, a new mom batt...

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In the thrilling world of "Beast Games," where competitors face off in a series of high-stakes challenges, an unexpected love story unfolds. "Beast Games' Hidden Gem: An Engagement Story" captures the moment when two participants, Steve and Tiffany, amidst the chaos of competition, find love. The episode follows their journey from rivals to partners, culminating in a surprising and heartfelt engagement that neither the audience nor...

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Let the Mini Games Begin! listen to the contestants talk about what the felt as they were competing in the mini games to win a golden ticket to the Island!

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Three best friends find themselves trapped in a room, facing an impossible decision - only two of them can escape. What will happen next? Listen to the contestants View of what wend down while in the cubes!

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December 27, 2024 106 mins

The remaining 500 contestants must fight to stay in the MASSIVE city I built from scratch (not joking). The end of the episode may be the craziest thing that's ever happened in television history. LIsten as the Contestants recount what they saw and went through!

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Listen as we Discuss How Jimmy gathered 1,000 people to fight for $5,000,000, the LARGEST cash prize in TV history! I don’t know why you’re still reading this, go watch it right now!

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Watch Beast Games now on Prime Video: https://unfur.ly/BeastGames 2000 of the people take a chance in getting eliminated in this video were randomly selected to come back for episode 1 Thank you to the Las Vegas Raiders & Allegiant Stadium for hosting us at their incredible stadium.

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Dive into the excitement of Beast Games Las Vegas in this action-packed episode! We explore the incredible partnership with MoneyLion, where over .Listen to the stories of the contestants in their own words of the break down of the games!


Watch now on Prime Video and join the adventure!

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