Ep. 20 - Swipe Left on the Dead Fish: Media Myths, First Date Fails & Why Your Profile Sucks

What do bad dating profiles and bad lighting have in common? Everything. In this eye-opening episode, host Susan Heller Shoer shines the spotlight on retired media professor Richard Lenoce (who she met on a date and thought he'd make a great guest) to dissect the disasters of online dating—from dead-fish pics to cringe-worthy bios. With their shared backgrounds in media and marketing, they address ways your dating profile is really a 15-second commercial, they tackle the myths rom-coms sold us, and look at how showing up authentically matters more than ever. Whether you're a seasoned swiper or just dating-curious, this episode is packed with laughs, real talk, and a dash of hope.