Dating In LA vs NYC: Attraction, Mixed Signals & Why Timing Is Everything
Episode 2 of the Coffee & A Good Vibe podcast, hosted by Ayesha Sehra, titled "Dating In LA vs NYC: Attraction, Mixed Signals & Why Timing Is Everything" was published on January 13, 2026 and runs 63 minutes.
January 13, 2026 ·63m · Coffee & A Good Vibe
Summary
Dylan Landon (@dylanlandon) is an Emmy Award–winning producer, creator, and on-camera talent born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is the founder of HyperActive, a creative and production studio that partners with globally recognized brands and top talent to produce culture-driven, viral content across television, digital, music and sports.He currently serves as the showrunner for Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast and The Eli Manning Show, the most successful digital series in New York Giants history, working with high-profile guests such as Tom Brady, John Cena, Kevin Hart, and Ryan Reynolds. Dylan has also sold and developed original projects with major networks and studios, and appears on-screen in hit shows including Netflix’s Nobody Wants This and HBO’s Euphoria, along with national campaigns for brands like Gatorade, Google, Coors Light, and Heineken.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How to balance the ride of building a business and being a bi-coastal entrepreneur How to create viral content Why your emotions are key when navigating dating and relationships emotional regulation matters more than attraction in dating and relationshipsWhy men and women misread dating signals What keeps interest & attraction alive New York vs. LA dating cultures - commitment issues, big city norms How to show up confidently in dating without overthinking rejection or timingWhy kindness, clarity and gratitude are underrated dating advantagesHelpful routines that can fuel your energy and creativityEPISODE SUMMARY:0:00:01 An introduction to Dylan Landon: The man, the myth and the "Good Kid from Brooklyn."0:01:00 The Bicoastal Life: Comparing the "Who You Are" of New York to the "What You Do" of LA.0:02:40 The Viral Mastermind: Breaking down the 100-million-impression moment with Eli Manning and the San Francisco Giants.0:04:41 Preparation vs. Presence: How to facilitate organic magic in big-budget podcasts like Impaulsive.0:07:20 Tactical Social Media Advice: Start with the answer, skip the question and master the first two seconds.0:09:41 The Birthday Philosophy: Why your birthday is actually your mother’s "big push day."0:12:36 The Petri Dish of Dating: Why it’s easier to go on three dates a week in New York than one in LA.0:16:25 The Death of the Apps: Why Gen Z is rejecting Hinge and Tinder for IRL "Rummy Clubs" and morning parties.0:18:33 Membership Club Breakdown: Comparing the vibes of Zero Bond, SVB and the "gatekept" spots in LA.0:20:45 How Celebrity DJs Ruined Nightlife: The shift from "mixing and mingling" to facing a stage.0:23:22 The "Peter Pan" Epidemic: Why men in big cities are hesitant to settle down and the "biology" of dating younger.0:26:58 Male Logic Unpacked: Why appearance is the first frame, but kindness and "Grace" are what secure the wife.0:29:45 The Masculine/Feminine Switch: How "Alpha" women can attract a masculine man by dropping the "handkerchief."0:34:49 First Date Etiquette: The 50/50 split on saying "thank you" and why men should always pay.0:37:48 The Pre-Date Game: Texting limits, the importance of the "Day-Of" confirmation and the "Ride" debate.0:45:07 Regulating Emotions: Dylan’s advice on how to stay calm and centered to avoid "anxious" dating pitfalls.Share the love & let me know your thoughts over on Instagram, @coffeeandagoodvibe | @coffeeandagooddate | @ayeshasehraEPISODES MENTIONS: Follow Dylan Landon on Instagram | Tiktok | YoutubeGet 10% off any services that you book at Hoff StudiosDiscount Code: GOODVIBESWATCH THE FULL VIDEO INTERVIEWS ON YOUTUBE ➟ Watch & subscribe to our channel here ➟ Coffee & A Good Vibe Video Interviews To connect with Ayesha Sehra ➟ click HERECheck out our podcast Insta ➟ click HERE Subscribe to our Substack ➟ click HERE To learn about my PR Agency Grow The Social ➟ click HERE
Episode Description
Dylan Landon (@dylanlandon) is an Emmy Award–winning producer, creator, and on-camera talent born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is the founder of HyperActive, a creative and production studio that partners with globally recognized brands and top talent to produce culture-driven, viral content across television, digital, music and sports.
He currently serves as the showrunner for Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast and The Eli Manning Show, the most successful digital series in New York Giants history, working with high-profile guests such as Tom Brady, John Cena, Kevin Hart, and Ryan Reynolds. Dylan has also sold and developed original projects with major networks and studios, and appears on-screen in hit shows including Netflix’s Nobody Wants This and HBO’s Euphoria, along with national campaigns for brands like Gatorade, Google, Coors Light, and Heineken.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
How to balance the ride of building a business and being a bi-coastal entrepreneur
How to create viral content
Why your emotions are key when navigating dating and relationships emotional regulation matters more than attraction in dating and relationships
Why men and women misread dating signals
What keeps interest & attraction alive
New York vs. LA dating cultures - commitment issues, big city norms
How to show up confidently in dating without overthinking rejection or timing
Why kindness, clarity and gratitude are underrated dating advantages
Helpful routines that can fuel your energy and creativity
EPISODE SUMMARY:
0:00:01 An introduction to Dylan Landon: The man, the myth and the "Good Kid from Brooklyn."
0:01:00 The Bicoastal Life: Comparing the "Who You Are" of New York to the "What You Do" of LA.
0:02:40 The Viral Mastermind: Breaking down the 100-million-impression moment with Eli Manning and the San Francisco Giants.
0:04:41 Preparation vs. Presence: How to facilitate organic magic in big-budget podcasts like Impaulsive.
0:07:20 Tactical Social Media Advice: Start with the answer, skip the question and master the first two seconds.
0:09:41 The Birthday Philosophy: Why your birthday is actually your mother’s "big push day."
0:12:36 The Petri Dish of Dating: Why it’s easier to go on three dates a week in New York than one in LA.
0:16:25 The Death of the Apps: Why Gen Z is rejecting Hinge and Tinder for IRL "Rummy Clubs" and morning parties.
0:18:33 Membership Club Breakdown: Comparing the vibes of Zero Bond, SVB and the "gatekept" spots in LA.
0:20:45 How Celebrity DJs Ruined Nightlife: The shift from "mixing and mingling" to facing a stage.
0:23:22 The "Peter Pan" Epidemic: Why men in big cities are hesitant to settle down and the "biology" of dating younger.
0:26:58 Male Logic Unpacked: Why appearance is the first frame, but kindness and "Grace" are what secure the wife.
0:29:45 The Masculine/Feminine Switch: How "Alpha" women can attract a masculine man by dropping the "handkerchief."
0:34:49 First Date Etiquette: The 50/50 split on saying "thank you" and why men should always pay.
0:37:48 The Pre-Date Game: Texting limits, the importance of the "Day-Of" confirmation and the "Ride" debate.
0:45:07 Regulating Emotions: Dylan’s advice on how to stay calm and centered to avoid "anxious" dating pitfalls.
Share the love & let me know your thoughts over on Instagram,
@coffeeandagoodvibe | @coffeeandagooddate | @ayeshasehra
EPISODES MENTIONS:
Follow Dylan Landon on Instagram | Tiktok | Youtube
Get 10% off any services that you book at Hoff Studios
Discount Code: GOODVIBES
WATCH THE FULL VIDEO INTERVIEWS ON YOUTUBE ➟
Watch & subscribe to our channel here ➟ Coffee & A Good Vibe Video Interviews
To connect with Ayesha Sehra ➟ click HERE
Check out our podcast Insta ➟ click HERE
Subscribe to our Substack ➟ click HERE
To learn about my PR Agency Grow The Social ➟ click HERE
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