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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 25 MIN

Weird First Date Flags w/ Emmy Blotnick

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Sophia Wilson Pelton and Josh Gondelman host a cozy game night w/ Emmy Blotnick, sorting dating stories into red, green, and deeply confusing beige flags.What You’ll HearA Slumber Party Check-In: Emmy joins the pillow fort to talk brown noise, pillow head sandwiches, and the strange comfort of a dog’s snore.The Dating Flag Test: A first date featuring pocket candy, a daytime telescope, and surprise garlic salt gets carefully examined for warning signs.Finding Your Person: When does quirky turn charming, and when is someone simply not for you?CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:40 Brown noise vs white noise04:35 Pillow head sandwiches explained07:25 Game night begins: red, green, or beige flags08:50 The Reddit date story13:15 Pizza, milk requests, and garlic salt18:40 Final verdicts on the date21:30 Emmy Blotnick plug & goodnight23:30 A very sweet dog snore goodbyeFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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