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Crafted

Crafted

By: Keonte and Kristin McDonald
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What do you get when a School Psychologist and a Graphic Designer start a Podcast together? Embark on an audio journey with us as we explore the ins & outs of marriage, parenting, trending topics, lifestyle and much more!

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Episodes
  • Ep. 96: Work Crushes While Married, Teaching vs Fussing, and Filming in Public: Is It Legal?
    Mar 26 2026

    This week’s episode is all about awareness, boundaries, and how we show up in everyday moments. We talk about navigating attraction while protecting your marriage, the difference between teaching and simply reacting as parents, and the growing trend of public filming and what it really means to know your rights. It’s a conversation that challenges you to move with intention in your relationships, your parenting, and the world around you.

    💍♥️ Forever Segment: Just My Type, Now What? Dealing With Attraction While Married

    Attraction doesn’t stop just because you’re married, but what you do with it matters. In this segment, we talk about navigating those moments when someone at work is your “type” and how to protect your marriage without being awkward or inappropriate. It’s about boundaries, self-awareness, and keeping things respectful while staying committed.


    🌱 Roots & Bloom Segment: Teaching or Fussing? Are We Guiding our Kids or Just Reacting to Them?

    Are you teaching your child or just fussing at them? We dive into the difference between reacting emotionally and responding with intention. This conversation challenges parents to reflect on their tone, their approach, and whether their kids are truly understanding the lesson or just hearing the noise.


    🎥 Lifestyle Segment: Filming People in Public and Your First Amendment Rights!

    What happens when someone pulls out a camera in public and starts filming you? We go down the rabbit hole of First Amendment auditors and the rise of public filming content online. From legal rights to personal comfort, we unpack what’s actually allowed, what people misunderstand, and how you might respond in that moment.

    Today we’ll be touching on:

    • Favorite Albums from Women
    • How Many Islands Make Up The Philippines?
    • Dealing With Attraction While Married
    • Are We Guiding our Kids or Just Reacting to Them?
    • Filming People in Public: Is It legal?


    Anything you want to hear us talk about? Loved a topic we touched on? Let us know in the review section!

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    Also, Follow us here!

    -The Crafted Podcast:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/ @CraftedPod


    --Kristin:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/ @Yourstrulykristin

    Cook Book: https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE


    --Keonte:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/ @Keontemcdonald

    My Music: https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words

    Graphic Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio

    Graphic IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/ @Kingsmold


    Order our Children's Book: "Where Dreams May Take You"

    https://a.co/d/3KlouTY


    First Amendment Video:

    https://youtu.be/77gQmHsLsAI?si=u2yFve7Xp9D2fIxY

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    Song of The Week: Little Simz "Woman"

    https://music.apple.com/us/album/woman-feat-cleo-sol/1561184260?i=1561184269

    Film of the Week: Project Hail Mary

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ep. 95: Marriage Systems That Work, How Many Kids Is Too Many? & Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game!
    Mar 13 2026

    This week’s episode is all about systems, family choices, and cultural moments that spark conversation. We share the practical systems that help keep our marriage running smoothly, discuss the realities of deciding how many kids to have in today’s world, and break down the historic 83-point performance by Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat and the debate surrounding it. From relationships to parenting to sports culture, this episode dives into the choices and moments that shape everyday life.

    💍♥️ Forever Segment: Cook, Clean, Repeat! Our Marriage System

    In this segment, we talk about the practical structures that help keep our marriage running smoothly. From shared calendars to digital grocery lists and dividing up responsibilities, we discuss how simple systems can reduce stress, prevent resentment, and create more space for connection.


    🌱 Roots & Bloom Segment: One, Two or a Whole Crew? How Many Kids Should You Have?

    We unpack the expectations society places on families and whether those ideas actually make sense. We also share our personal experience going from one child to three, the adjustments that came with it, and how each stage reshaped our parenting journey.


    🏀 Lifestyle Segment: Bam Adebayo's Historic 83 Point NBA Game

    We break down the historic night when Bam Adebayo scored 83 points for the Miami Heat, surpassing the legendary 81-point game by Kobe Bryant. From the celebration to the backlash, we discuss why some fans are pushing back and whether moments like this should simply be appreciated as greatness in real time.

    Today we’ll be touching on:

    • Cook, Clean, Repeat! Our Marriage System
    • Exactly How Big is The Sun?
    • Till Death Do us Part! To Re-Marry or Stay Single?
    • One, Two or a Whole Crew? How Many Kids Should You Have?
    • Bam Adebayo's Historic 83 Point NBA Game!


    Anything you want to hear us talk about? Loved a topic we touched on? Let us know in the review section!

    ___________________________________

    Also, Follow us here!

    -The Crafted Podcast:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/ @CraftedPod


    --Kristin:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/ @Yourstrulykristin

    Cook Book: https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE


    --Keonte:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/ @Keontemcdonald

    My Music: https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words

    Graphic Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio

    Graphic IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/ @Kingsmold


    Order our Children's Book: "Where Dreams May Take You"

    https://a.co/d/3KlouTY


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    Song of The Week: Alex Isley "Sweetest Lullabye"

    https://music.apple.com/us/album/sweetest-lullabye/1875112024?i=1875112460

    Film of the Week: Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (HBOmax)

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    57 mins
  • Ep. 94: Till Death Do Us Part! Remarrying After Loss, J. Cole’s Honda Civic Tour & The “Why” Behind Kids’ Behavior
    Feb 26 2026

    Ep. 94: Till Death Do Us Part! Remarrying After Loss, J. Cole’s Honda Civic Tour and The “Why” Behind Kids’ Behavior

    This week’s episode dives into love, parenting, and culture in a way that’s honest and thought-provoking. We tackle the taboo question of remarriage after loss, unpack the “what” and the deeper “why” behind the behaviors that drive parents crazy, and break down J. Cole’s unconventional album rollout and what it says about authenticity in today’s culture. It’s a conversation about commitment, understanding, and staying real in every season of life.

    💍♥️ Forever Segment: Till Death Do Us Part!

    “Till death do us part” sounds simple, until you ask the hard question: Would you remarry if your spouse suddenly passed away? In this honest and vulnerable conversation, we explore love, loyalty, grief, and what commitment really means beyond the vows. It’s a taboo topic that sparks deep reflection about attachment, identity, and the future.


    🌱 Roots & Bloom Segment: Send Help! Parenting Edition

    Send help… because parenting can be wild. In this segment, we laugh about the "what"t, the crazy, frustrating, wall-climbing behaviors our kids display, but we also dig into the "why" behind it all. From developmental stages to emotional needs, this conversation is packed with relatable moments and practical gems that help shift frustration into understanding.


    🌍 Lifestyle Segment: J. Cole's Fall-Off and The Dollar and a Dream Tour

    We break down J. Cole’s rollout for his album The Fall-Off and his “Out the Trunk” Dollar and a Dream tour, selling albums for $1 out of a Honda Civic while meeting fans face-to-face. Is this performative marketing genius, or a genuine move of humility and connection? We unpack the strategy, the symbolism, and what it says about artistry, fame, and authenticity today.

    Today we’ll be touching on:

    • Knowing Types of Rocks
    • Sylvia Robinson and Rappers Delight
    • Till Death Do us Part! To Re-Marry or Stay Single?
    • Send Help! Parenting Edition
    • J. Cole's Fall-Off and The Dollar and a Dream Tour


    Anything you want to hear us talk about? Loved a topic we touched on? Let us know in the review section!

    ___________________________________

    Also, Follow us here!

    -The Crafted Podcast:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/ @CraftedPod


    --Kristin:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/ @Yourstrulykristin

    Cook Book: https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE


    --Keonte:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/ @Keontemcdonald

    My Music: https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words

    Graphic Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio

    Graphic IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/ @Kingsmold


    Order our Children's Book: "Where Dreams May Take You"

    https://a.co/d/3KlouTY


    ___________________________________


    Song of The Week: J. Cole "Safety"

    https://music.apple.com/us/album/safety/1876341626?i=1876341630

    Film of the Week: Why Did I Get Married?

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    1 hr and 26 mins
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