Bad Dating Advice (feat. Fleeksie)

n this week’s episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, your hosts Lisa, Sovereign, and Gwen are joined by special guest Fleeksie to break down the toxic dating advice being pushed on women by male dating coaches. But first, in Tea Time, we dive into the rumors of Jeff Bezos buying Vogue for his wife, the alarming rise of Gen Z falling for online scams, and why older women dating younger men are reporting more satisfaction. Then, in our main discussion, we explore the world of male dating coaches like Matthew Hussey, the false promises of “fixing yourself” to land a man, and why centering men in dating will always lead women back to patriarchy. Lastly, we wrap up with a discussion of the film Sinners, examining its themes of race, culture, and power in America’s modern South.   🎧 This episode is your reminder: never lower your standards, trust your instincts, and stop letting men sell you nonsense about how to find love.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: The danger of bad dating advice from male coaches Why Matthew Hussey’s advice fails women Women should protect their standards and safety The performative nature of dating culture The cultural commentary of the film Sinners   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: Jeff Bezos Reportedly Buying Vogue as Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding Gift https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/jeff-bezos-reportedly-buying-vogue-163357225.html Anna Wintour steps down as Vogue editor-in-chief https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/26/style/anna-wintour-steps-down-vogue-editor-in-chief You’ll own nothing and be happy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27ll_own_nothing_and_be_happy YouTube Clarifies Changes to Monetization Rules Around Inauthentic Content https://finance.yahoo.com/news/youtube-clarifies-changes-monetization-rules-194232823.html Why Gen Z Is Surprisingly Susceptible to Financial Scams https://time.com/6802011/gen-z-financial-scams-fraud/ Why Older Women Dating Younger Men Are More Satisfied https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-myths-of-sex/202303/older-women-who-date-younger-men-are-more-satisfied   📚 This Week’s Recommendation: How ‘Sinners’ Rewrites the Gothic South https://msmagazine.com/2025/05/08/sinners-feminist-film-review-black-women-history-power-south/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Cultural Consumption and Black Resistance in “Sinners” https://mayokmedia.com/bloodlines-and-blues-cultural-consumption-and-black-resistance-in-sinners-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with “The Audaci-Tea” in the subject line. Your message might be featured in a future episode.   ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon community! Sign up for free, or become a Tea VIP for exclusive perks like: Early access to episodes Voice memo mailbag access Ad-free listening Bonus video segments and behind-the-scenes blogs A private feminist community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audacitea0 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_audacitea_podcast   🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Tea Time! 01:37 Jeff Bezos Buying Vogue? 05:41 AI Degrades Multimedia 07:41 YouTube's Demonitizing AI Slop 15:20 You'll Own Nothing And Love It? 17:16 Gen Z Susceptible To Online Scams? 18:45 Older Women Dating Younger Men? 21:57 Welcome Fleeksie! 23:34 Bad Dating Advice from Male Coaches 25:11 Matthew Hussey's Bad Advice 43:51 The Dangers of Lowering Standards 01:02:34 Dating Coaches Improving Their Grift 01:20:27 Film Review: Sinners 01:48:04 Poll Results: AI Girlfriends   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr, The Sovereign Woman, and Gwen. Music, audio production, and show production by Ryan Marth.   📩 For advertising, business, or general inquiries, email [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.