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Date/able is a podcast that opens up a candid conversation about modern dating. On every episode, we hear real stories from real people of how they make dating work (or not). Some stories are juicy, some are insightful, and some will have you screaming, "I had the same thing happen to me!" On every episode, you'll get real takeaways to apply to your own life, all while laughing along the way.

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Episodes

  1. Season 8 Episode 3: PSA: The Truth about Men

    Leon shares a PSA to women about how men will run all over them if they aren’t smart about dating. We discuss the tactics used to take advantage of a situation, discerning disingenuous from authentic behavior, and how to be trusting without being a doormat.

  2. Season 8 Episode 2: Gold Standard

    Caroline tells us about her first love that made such an impression on her that no one else can ever live up to it. We discuss why some people make such an impact, different types of love at different stages of life, and how to prevent living in the past in order to move forward.

  3. Season 8 Episode 1: The Exit Interview

    Jason shares how he’s had hundreds of first dates that didn’t go anywhere – and will now hear live feedback from 5 of his past dates about why things didn’t progress. We discuss some simple ways to make big changes, how to stay confident despite past rejection, and why feedback is a gift.

  4. BONUS: Top 10 Date Ideas that aren't basic for 2019

    Before we start Season 8, tune in for our Top 10 Date Ideas that aren't basic to help you come up with more fun and unique ways to connect with your date(s) in 2019.

  5. BONUS: Top 5 Dating Resolutions for 2019

    Before we start Season 8, tune in for our top 5 dating resolutions for 2019 to help you become happier, healthier, and smarter daters.

  6. BONUS: Check in with Past Guests Part 2

    Listen as we chat with more past guests about their dating lives. We talk to Kat who set out for new adventures abroad in Season 5, Sheel who's online persona didn't reflect his readiness in Season 4, Bottle Ned who preferred to date outside of the city in Season 5, and some of our own updates!

  7. BONUS: Check in with Past Guests Part 1

    Tune in as we catch up with some our past guests to hear about what's happening in their love lives. We chat with Shelby who we set up on a blind date in Season 7, Chris who met his girlfriend in an Uber in Season 6, Farah who got breadcrumbed in Season 5, and past co-host Michael Vargas!

  8. Season 7 Episode 22: Marriage 101

    Dr Alexandra Solomon shares how to build loving and lasting relationships from her popular course at Northwestern University: Marriage 101. We discuss navigating conflict in relationships, the changing views of marriage, and how to develop healthy emotional and sexual intimacy.

  9. Season 7 Episode 21: Single and Lovin' it

    Robert, Jade, and Larry tell us why they love being single and how they embrace it instead of feeling societal pressure to settle down. We discuss the benefits of staying single, why it’s important to grow as an individual during this time, and how to enjoy life while staying open to future...

  10. Season 7 Episode 20: The Manfunnel

    Megan Weks tells us how she started dating like a well-oiled machine which led to meeting and marrying her husband in less than a year. We discuss the “manfunnel” method, why linear dating can be problematic, and how it’s important not to be afraid to rock the boat.

  11. Season 7 Episode 19: Venmo John Tells All

    John Graham from the Bachelor in Paradise and the Bachelorette tells us what it’s like to date on reality TV.. We talk about what really happens behind the scenes, life dating before the show, and what to learn (or ignore) about dating from the experience.

  12. Season 7 Episode 18: Just Keep Going

    Valerie tells us how she met her now-husband Rob first online, only never to meet, and then reconnected with him through a chance encounter. We talk about persistence when you are dating, the paths both people are on, and the magic when things just suddenly line up.

  13. Season 7 Episode 17: Mental Health & Dating

    Jonathan from Reflect talks to us about the impact of mental health when it comes to dating and relationships. We talk about the change in stigma over the years, how anxiety and depression show up when dating, and why mental health is the crisis of our generation.

  14. Season 7 Episode 16: At My Service

    Ms. Emilie tells us what it’s like to be a pro dominatrix and how she transitioned from software engineer into this role. We discuss the range of services of a dom, the reasons and motivations of people seeking this out, and how technology continues to change the sex industry.

  15. Season 7 Episode 16: At My Service

    Ms. Emilie tells us what it’s like to be a pro dominatrix and how she transitioned from software engineer into this role. We discuss the range of services of a dom, the reasons and motivations of people seeking this out, and how technology continues to change the sex industry.

  16. Season 7 Episode 15: The Average Joe

    Vince talks to us about his experience from the deep end of the dating pool as a middle-aged short guy with no game. We talk about how men also face societal pressures with their looks, how to make the most of what you got, and why average joe’s can be anything but average.

  17. Season 7 Episode 15: The Average Joe

    Vince talks to us about his experience from the deep end of the dating pool as a middle-aged short guy with no game. We talk about how men also face societal pressures with their looks, how to make the most of what you got, and why average joe’s can be anything but average.

  18. Season 7 Episode 14: Nothing to Lose

    Amanda shares how she took her dating life into her own hands by making the first move with men. We talk about low-risk yet bold ways to approach in real life, taking initiative on dating apps, and how the “rules” of gender roles continue to dwindle every passing generation.

  19. Season 7 Episode 14: Nothing to Lose

    Amanda shares how she took her dating life into her own hands by making the first move with men. We talk about low-risk yet bold ways to approach in real life, taking initiative on dating apps, and how the “rules” of gender roles continue to dwindle every passing generation.

  20. Season 7 Episode 13: Do Unicorns exist?

    Ellis and Charlotte share their experiences dating a couple where they were the ones entering the relationship as the third. We discuss the terminology of unicorns and unicorn hunters, how perceptions differ from the reality of personal situations, and how these configurations can work or not.

  21. Season 7 Episode 13: Do Unicorns exist?

    Ellis and Charlotte share their experiences dating a couple where they were the ones entering the relationship as the third. We discuss the terminology of unicorns and unicorn hunters, how perceptions differ from the reality of personal situations, and how these configurations can work or not.

  22. Season 7 Episode 13: Do Unicorns exist?

    Ellis and Charlotte share their experiences dating a couple where they were the ones entering the relationship as the third. We discuss the terminology of unicorns and unicorn hunters, how perceptions differ from the reality of personal situations, and how these configurations can work or not.

  23. Season 7 Episode 12: Rock Bottom

    Melissa shares a disastrous hookup story that made her re-examine her dating life and realize it was time for a change. We discuss the importance of self-respect, not letting others control your emotions, managing your alcohol intake on dates, and how to learn from your experiences.

  24. Season 7 Episode 12: Rock Bottom

    Melissa shares a disastrous hookup story that made her re-examine her dating life and realize it was time for a change. We discuss the importance of self-respect, not letting others control your emotions, managing your alcohol intake on dates, and how to learn from your experiences.

  25. Season 7 Episode 11: Do nice guys finish last? with Tripp Kramer of Tripp Advice

    Tripp from Tripp Advice and the "How To Talk to Girls" podcast talks to us about the “nice guy” syndrome and how to confidently meet and attract women. We discuss why being nice isn’t enough to spark attraction, how to break out of this mentality to lead with masculinity, and some tips on how to...

  26. Season 7 Episode 11: Do nice guys finish last? with Tripp Kramer of Tripp Advice

    Tripp from Tripp Advice and the "How To Talk to Girls" podcast talks to us about the “nice guy” syndrome and how to confidently meet and attract women. We discuss why being nice isn’t enough to spark attraction, how to break out of this mentality to lead with masculinity, and some tips on how to...

  27. Season 7 Episode 10: Rewriting the Rules Part 2

    Margot is back to share the most surprising and awesome twist in her love life: how she has fallen in love with a woman – with her girlfriend Elisa. We discuss being open to finding love in different forms, the journey from dating men to dating women, and experiencing love at first sight.

  28. Season 7 Episode 10: Rewriting the Rules Part 2

    Margot is back to share the most surprising and awesome twist in her love life: how she has fallen in love with a woman – with her girlfriend Elisa. We discuss being open to finding love in different forms, the journey from dating men to dating women, and experiencing love at first sight.

  29. Season 7 Episode 9: Rewriting the Rules Part 1

    Margot tells us about her new approach to finding love and how she’s breaking the “rules” of dating. We discuss social constructs that disadvantage women, how to cut through the BS of dates that don’t go anywhere, and the necessity of direct up-front communication.

  30. Season 7 Episode 9: Rewriting the Rules Part 1

    Margot tells us about her new approach to finding love and how she’s breaking the “rules” of dating. We discuss social constructs that disadvantage women, how to cut through the BS of dates that don’t go anywhere, and the necessity of direct up-front communication.

  31. Season 7 Episode 8: Friends with (other) benefits

    Bobby shares how he stays friends with girls he meets on dating apps – and also their current boyfriends. We discuss why being the “nice guy” can lead to dating fatigue, how to date with conviction, and differentiating between what you want vs risks you’re afraid to take.

  32. Season 7 Episode 8: Friends with (other) benefits

    Bobby shares how he stays friends with girls he meets on dating apps – and also their current boyfriends. We discuss why being the “nice guy” can lead to dating fatigue, how to date with conviction, and differentiating between what you want vs risks you’re afraid to take.

  33. Season 7 Episode 7: Dating as a Black Woman

    Yelitsa and Sofaya tell us the struggles of dating as black women in modern times. We discuss racial discrimination in online dating, the judgment formed from extreme stereotypes, and the impact of interracial dating with black men and ones of other races.

  34. Season 7 Episode 7: Dating as a Black Woman

    Yelitsa and Sofaya tell us the struggles of dating as black women in modern times. We discuss racial discrimination in online dating, the judgment formed from extreme stereotypes, and the impact of interracial dating with black men and ones of other races.

  35. Season 7 Episode 6: $25K Reward for Love

    Ricky Chachra shares why he is baring his soul on his blog and offering a [now] $25k reward to find his beloved. We discuss a radically different approach, the importance of character in a match, and having the confidence that it’ll happen when the time is right.

  36. Season 7 Episode 6: $25K Reward for Love

    Ricky Chachra shares why he is baring his soul on his blog and offering a [now] $25k reward to find his beloved. We discuss a radically different approach, the importance of character in a match, and having the confidence that it’ll happen when the time is right.

  37. Season 7 Episode 5: Marathon Dater

    Eliza tells us about her intense 24 hour date that fizzled just as quickly. We discuss the false sense of intimacy after a long date, how to keep your expectations in check, the difference between connections and companions, and why communication wins over speculation.

  38. Season 7 Episode 5: Marathon Dater

    Eliza tells us about her intense 24 hour date that fizzled just as quickly. We discuss the false sense of intimacy after a long date, how to keep your expectations in check, the difference between connections and companions, and why communication wins over speculation.

  39. Season 7 Episode 4: Diaper Fetish Part 2

    David responds to our episode last season about adult baby diaper lovers as someone with the fetish. We discuss what exactly goes down, why it's such a turn on, how to broach the subject to a significant other, and why this is just a small part of who you are.

  40. Season 7 Episode 4: Diaper Fetish Part 2

    David responds to our episode last season about adult baby diaper lovers as someone with the fetish. We discuss what exactly goes down, why it's such a turn on, how to broach the subject to a significant other, and why this is just a small part of who you are.

  41. Season 7 Episode 3: Therapy for a Therapist

    Dr Rachel shares what it’s like dating as a therapist and gets real about her own mishaps in dating which has allowed for her to practice what she preaches. We discuss breaking patterns, the importance of self-work, and how to become a more mindful dater.

  42. Season 7 Episode 3: Therapy for a Therapist

    Dr Rachel shares what it’s like dating as a therapist and gets real about her own mishaps in dating which has allowed for her to practice what she preaches. We discuss breaking patterns, the importance of self-work, and how to become a more mindful dater.

  43. Season 7 Episode 2: What it means to be a man

    Mark Greene from the Good Men Project and Think Play Partners talks to us about the evolving definition of masculinity. We discuss expanding the traditional “rules” of being a man, the impact of gender roles in dating, and how to relate to one another better.

  44. Season 7 Episode 2: What it means to be a man

    Mark Greene from the Good Men Project, Remaking Manhood, and Think Play Partners talks to us about the evolving definition of masculinity. We discuss expanding the traditional “rules” of being a man, the impact of gender roles in dating, and how to relate to one another better.

  45. Season 7 Episode 1: 2 Blind Dates

    Shelby shares her experience going on two blind dates with Matt and Beau and we also hear their perspectives. We talk about the impressions you give off on a date, ways to form a deeper connection, and how perceptions may differ greatly.

  46. Season 7 Episode 1: 2 Blind Dates

    Shelby shares her experience going on two blind dates with Matt and Beau and we also hear their perspectives. We talk about the impressions you give off on a date, ways to form a deeper connection, and how perceptions may differ greatly.

  47. Season 6 Episode 15: Meeting your half-orange

    Amy Spencer, the author of Meeting your Half Orange, shares how she rewired her way of thinking with dating optimism to attract her perfect other half. We talk about what you put out into the universe, why being so available often backfires, and how to become so happy that the right person will...

  48. Season 6 Episode 15: Meeting your half-orange

    Amy Spencer, the author of Meeting your Half Orange, shares how she rewired her way of thinking with dating optimism to attract her perfect other half. We talk about what you put out into the universe, why being so available often backfires, and how to become so happy that the right person will...

  49. Season 6 Episode 14: So I went to a sex party...

    Natalie takes us through her first experience at a sex party where we recorded an Organ House event and talked with other partygoers as well. We discuss what brings people to this community, why a strong consent culture is so essential, and what exactly happens at a play party.

  50. Season 6 Episode 14: So I went to a sex party...

    Natalie takes us through her first experience at a sex party where we recorded an Organ House event and talked with other partygoers as well. We discuss what brings people to this community, why a strong consent culture is so essential, and what exactly happens at a play party.

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Date/able is a podcast that opens up a candid conversation about modern dating. On every episode, we hear real stories from real people of how they make dating work (or not). Some stories are juicy, some are insightful, and some will have you screaming, "I had the same thing happen to me!" On every episode, you'll get real takeaways to apply to your own life, all while laughing along the way.

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