Content note: This episode contains discussion of alleged domestic violence and may be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to 88788. Please listen with care and skip this episode if needed.
This week, we're joined by Blake Robertson, whom many viewers know from The Ultimatum. Since his time on the show, Blake has also been the subject of public allegations of domestic violence—a topic that understandably evokes strong emotions and one we strived to approach with care in this conversation.
Our goal with this interview is not to tell listeners what conclusions to draw, nor to minimize the seriousness of domestic violence. Rather, we believe difficult conversations are best approached thoughtfully, with honesty, attention to detail, and room for nuance. In this episode, we ask Blake the questions many viewers have had since the allegations became public. He also discusses public scrutiny, accountability, personal growth, and what life has looked like after the cameras stopped rolling.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome Blake Robertson
1:35 - What Terms He’s On With Hayley Currently
2:13 - Why Did He Propose?
7:31 - The TMZ Article
10:28 - After Filming The Show
19:30 - Charleston
40:49 - Scene 2
55:51 - Night Of The Arrest
1:14:25 - The Affidavit
1:17:24 - Finances
1:22:40 - Did The Show Accurately Represent Their Relationship?
1:26:06 - Beliefs
1:28:43 - Regrets
1:31:44 - Shandy Debrief
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