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Dating Kinda Sucks
by Dating Kinda Sucks
An honest, raw, and hilarious podcast about dating, sex, and relationships, hosted by millennial serial dater Sarah G and grizzled comedian Adam Avitable. Whether you're single, committed, or it's complicated, you'll enjoy what you hear!
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The Pauldacity
Let's end 2025 with a good note - an episode of the not-dead, not-defunct DKS Podcast! There's no particular topic for this episode, just Sarah and Adam catching up on their lives. Enjoy the story of Paul as told by Adam. No, not the Paul from the Bible. Another Paul, who lives in Oklahoma and is...
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The One About Japan
After a 16-day trip to Japan, Sarah's got a ton of fascinating information to share, but that's not all we have planned for this chock-full episode. Adam's in his feels and doing all the dating things wrong, so you don't want to miss out on his masochistic idiocy. Plus we talk about Seattle...
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Men Vs. Food - Gastronomy or Misogyny?
On this week's episode of The DKS Podcast, we start to embrace our new name with an off-the-cuff examination of what men expect for dinner. Is it generational, situational, or negligible? Sarah reaches a relationship milestone, Adam has a comedy emergency, and the pair discuss the new direction…
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Ten Good Things in 2025
And the DKS Podcast is back with the first episode of Season Eight! Adam and Sarah have spent the last few months gobsmacked that things have gotten exactly as bad as they have. We knew it was possible, but the reality is chilling for anyone trying to be creative, hence the use of our word...
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Season Finale: Adam in Tulsa, Sarah in Taiwan, World in Disarray
It's our season seven finale, and we have big changes coming in 2025 and beyond! With different types of episodes covering diverse topics that include but go beyond dating and relationships, the DKS Podcast is here to stay! This week, Adam and Sarah answer a listener question - does she actually...
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Surviving In A MAGA World
So. The crusty orange rapist won again. Now what? Sarah and Adam record a new episode after a too long hiatus to discuss the 4B movement, how to stop interacting with men at all to stay safe, screening out men who voted for the bloated shitstain, and how to retain your bodily autonomy in a…
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The Perfect Woman
After a little summer hiatus, Adam and Sarah return to discuss the perfect woman, break down why men seem to have ridiculous standards while women have reasonable preferences, and make fun of incels and other crusty-assed dudes who only want mommies and sex slaves. Also this week, Adam goes on…
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From the DKS Vault: The Search For Good Porn
Enjoy this classic episode from the DKS Vault, originally published in August of 2020. In a quest to discover whether or not she enjoys adult films, Sarah has spent the past two weeks reviewing a veritable motherlode of alone time clips - a pornucopia, if you will - compiled by Adam. Watching...
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The Bumble Fumble
You know full well that this is going to be a great episode of the DKS Podcast! This week, Sarah and Adam discuss the massive marketing fail that is Bumble's new ad campaign, and how it was instantly clear that no women were involved in its creation or execution. Is it time to ban Bumble? Also…
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Men vs Bear
Who would you rather encounter in the woods, a man or a bear? This question has proven controversial for many men in the world (and rather simple to answer for most women, overwhelmingly choosing the bear). This week, Sarah and Adam talk about how men should react to this question, expand the...
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Women Don't Need Men Anymore - The 4B Movement
It's official - women don't need men. They can buy homes, get bank accounts, and live happy, fully satisfied lives without men getting in the way, and men don't like it. In this episode, Sarah and Adam talk about the 4B movement, an anti-dating movement from South Korea, and how it's spreading...
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The Toxic Passport Bros Phenomenon
Why improve yourself and be a better man when you can just take your mid-level paycheck to a foreign country and be toxic there? This week Adam and Sarah tackle the douchiest douchebags of all time - Passport Bros. (Not literally tackling them - we just talk about why they're misogyny-filled...
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From the DKS Vault - Surviving Valentine's Day
Welcome to an extra special episode of the DKS Podcast from our vault! Sarah's trip to Venezuela has made it impossible to record an episode, so we're pulling a classic from 2019 to share with you. Adam was dating two women, Sarah was having single issues in Nashville, and we called this month...
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Is Dating Expensive? A Look at the Cost of Loving.
This week, Adam and Sarah discuss the costs and expenses involved in being single, dating, and being in a relationship. What precisely is the cost of loving? Also this week, Sarah and Adam talk about their birthdays, make fun of that idiot who's suing women and Facebook for being showcased in…
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The Mr. Simone Biles Controversy: Impress Your Friends or Support Your Partners?
It's Season Seven of the DKS Podcast, and this is the season of the listener! We want your input, your feedback, and your support by sharing, reviewing, and interacting with us as much as possible! Our success comes from the community and we want to foster that community on a whole new level this...
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Times When Men Should STFU
Men have been taking center stage and talking for a long time, and as we strive for equality and equity in society, we head towards the many times in life when men should just stfu and listen. Stop mansplaining, cease playing devil's advocate, quit "just joking", give up trying to fix everything,...
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Should Your Partner Challenge You?
We all know that facing challenges in life makes us more resilient, stronger, more capable, and better at handling whatever life throws at us, but where should those challenges be coming from? This week, Sarah and Adam will discuss whether or not your partner should be the one to challenge you…
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How to be Happy for the Holidays
With the holidays approaching, depression can set in, for any number of reasons. Whether it's seasonal, situational, or something else, depression is real. But you're not alone, and Sarah and Adam talk about some of the better ways to deal with those holiday doldrums. Also this week, we answer an...
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Is the 6-6-6 Rule Truth or Fiction?
Men love to say that women date by the 6-6-6 rule - they want 6 feet, 6 inches, and 6 figures. But is this true? Is this why men are having difficulty finding dates, or is it their inability to look beyond their type? And is it settling to expand your type? This week, Adam and Sarah will talk…
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Do Adults Need Sex Ed??
The amount of ignorance that many adult men (and a handful of women) have with regards to sex, sexual intercourse, and women’s bodies shouldn’t surprise us after seeing a bunch of crusty old white dudes legislate women’s bodies. But be prepared to be shocked at the depths this ignorance can…
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Did the Pandemic Ruin Dating?
We're a few years out from the big shutdown due to COVID-19, and we've moved on from being worried about the pandemic to a new normal where we pretend it's not happening anymore. This pandemic has had permanent effects on so many aspects of our lives - what has it done to dating? Sarah and Adam...
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Is Barbie Too Hard On Men?
The Barbie movie is a billion dollar behemoth, and so many men are hemotional about it, recording himsterical podcasts, and throwing himsy fits. Is it warranted? Are men justified in crying about kenough being kenough? This week Sarah and Adam examine the pink feminist phenom and what it says…
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Is That The Jonah Hill You're Willing To Die On?
Boundaries are essential to any healthy relationship. But when does it transform from a healthy boundary to unhealthy abuse? What is the line between controlling someone's behavior and setting behaviors for a respectful relationship? Sarah and Adam discuss the recent Jonah Hill controversy and…
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Respecting Dating App Boundaries
Dating apps give you the opportunity to set boundaries with regards to your safety, and when people push or violate those boundaries, it's a huge red flag. Adam and Sarah talk about when it is and is not okay to find someone in real life or on social media when you don't match on a dating app.…
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Tone Policing: Time To Stop Being So Polite To Men
Tone policing is one of the most pervasive examples of male privilege and systemic misogyny in society today. Why are assertive women called bossy and shamed for their tones when assertive men are promoted? Why is society obsessed with being "ladylike" or polite as a way to censor women…
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Love Languages Are Trash
One of the most popular discussions among people in relationships revolves around love languages. While it seems nice to have our relationships tied up in such pretty little bows, the reality is that love languages are trash. The author, a misogynistic homophobic old pastor, created the concept…
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"Are We Dating The Same Guy?" - Inappropriate or Indispensable?
The Facebook Group "Are We Dating The Same Guy?" that's cropped up in every city gives women a way to screen out the dirtbags, sociopaths, and narcissists, or find out if they're dating or married to one, but is there a dark side to it? Sarah and Adam discuss whether these groups are helpful or a...
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Dating Horror Stories
This week, Sarah and Adam dive into the foul depths of the Internet to bring you some of the darkest and weirdest dating and relationship stories. But that's not all! This week has the Chilean edition of "What to See With Sarah G", a DKS meetup in Seattle on Thursday, June 29th at the Graduate...
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Is Pretty Privilege Real?
This week, your hosts discuss the concept of pretty privilege. Is it a real thing, and if pretty people do get more advantages in life while the rest of us uggos get nothing, is it actually a privilege or a curse in disguise? Could it be that what we call pretty privilege is actually...
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Was it just a Fight or Are They Toxic?
Friendships and relationships can be tricky, but one important tool to navigate them is to recognize toxicity and cut it out of your life. This week, your hosts talk about those people in your life with whom you may occasionally get into arguments, and help you identify if it was just your…
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Pair Bonding and Promiscuity
Before you listen to this episode, call the DKS Hotline at 407-519-0181 and ask us a question! Done? Great. The new trend in toxic man culture and women shaming is a nonsense phrase called "pair bonding" and how it applies to a woman's sex life (never the man's, of course). How much bullshit does...
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Dating While Broke
With so many layoffs happening and so many people suffering financially, dating can seem daunting. Your hosts talk about the best mindset to have if you're dating while watching your budget, and ways to avoid losing more money while going on dates. Also this week, Sarah goes on a hot girl walk,...
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Will You Marry Me?
What's the end goal of a relationship? Does it have to be marriage? After Sarah takes a private trip to Hawaii, does she have big news about her and Roy? You won't want to miss this episode, full of travel tips for Oahu, a caller to the DKS Helpline, Adam's birthday plans, and a hole filled with...
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Making Friends
One important aspect of healthy relationships is the platonic friendships we make, and this week your hosts will explore the tricky topic of how the hell you make friends as an adult? Also this week, Adam talks about grief and teeth, Sarah's got a pussy problem, your hosts answer an email from a...
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How Much Does Money Matter?
Is paying for everything a red flag? The power of money can create an obligation even in the most innocent of scenarios, but when used maliciously, it creates a false sense of obligation and a dangerous power dynamic. Your hosts give you some tips to navigate the dating world and avoiding the red...
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Red Flags in Bed
There are red flags to watch out for when you first meet someone, and then there are the red flags that don't show up until you're naked and vulnerable in bed with a new partner. Sarah and Adam identify the pre-, post-, and inter-coital warning signs that you don't want to miss. Also this week,...
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The Mullet Conundrum
What is the mullet conundrum? It's the issue you're presented with when the partner you love makes a cosmetic change that you hate. How do you handle it? Sarah and Adam discuss the best actions you can take when faced with . . . the mullet conundrum. Also this week, What To See With Sarah G.…
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The Stigma of Being Single
Can we stop treating single people, and especially single women, like they’re somehow incomplete? This week, Sarah and Adam talk about stopping the stigma society places on being single. Are you contributing to it? Also this week, Sarah tells us what to see in Nashville, Adam’s about to give up…
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Traveling With Your Partner
They say that one of the best ways to test a relationship is to go on vacation together (that or shop at IKEA). Sarah and Adam give you some great tips for making the most out of traveling, setting expectations for your couple's vacay, and staying together and happy while you travel. Also this...
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Are You Being Love Bombed? (From the DKS Vault)
Originally aired on February 2022. If narcissists and abusers had a rule book, rule number one would be “Love bomb.” The act of love bombing flatters, entices, and manipulates, and most of us have fallen victim to it at least once in our lives. But how do you recognize it and how do you avoid the...
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The Myth of Virginity
For centuries, the concept of virginity has been used to subjugate women and shame men, and it’s time to get rid of these concepts. Adam and Sarah talk about why virginity is a misogynistic, purity culture nonsense concept that only serves to harm others, mislead children, and enable toxic men....
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Are You Groundhogging?
Groundhogging is the idea that you keep dating the same type over and over again, expecting a different result. It's important to assess why your type is the type you're attracted to, and if it's toxic, it's time to change. Learn how to do what's best for your dating life! Also in this episode…
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Pick-Up Artists Are Human Trash (From the DKS Vault)
The DKS summer break continues with another classic episode from October 2019! Pick-up artists aren't artists of any kind. They're pathetic garbage humans who rely on bullshit ideologies and slavishly follow in the tiny shallow footsteps of losers who give themselves nicknames like "Mystery" and...
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Recognizing Gaslighting (from the DKS Vault)
Dating Kinda Sucks is on a brief summer break, but bringing back a classic episode from the DKS Vault that will help you identify if you have gaslighting people in your life. Sarah certainly did! Also in this classic episode from 2019, Adam is about to get his heart broken by two different…
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Conversations About Dating with Chloe Veitch, Reality TV Star
In this week's Conversation About, Sarah and Adam talk with Chloe Veitch about dating as a reality TV star. In April 2020 Essex-born Chloe became lockdown-famous when ‘Too Hot To Handle’, the Netflix series she starred in, went viral around the world. The reality dating show that penalised...
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The Hunt for Green Flags
We all know to look out for red flags, but what are some of the positive attributes that might indicate a potential partner is good for you? This week, Sarah and Adam explore the green flags that present themselves with healthy individuals. Also this week, we reveal Master of None's real name,...
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Can Jealousy Be Healthy?
That green monster jealousy can seep into any relationship, but is there ever a time when we should welcome it with open arms? Sarah and Adam explore whether or not jealousy can ever be healthy, and the answer might surprise you! Also this week: Adam finds a love for cuddling, Sarah avoids being...
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How To Be A Better Man
With Sarah traveling around Guatemala, Adam has taken over the studio, locked himself in and gone on an uninterrupted 75-minute rant. If you’re preparing your arguments for incoming mansplaining, if you’re a man who is trying to do better or if you have a man or boy in your life who is trying to...
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Coercion and Consent
Too many people enter a relationship thinking that they're entitled to something they're not. Send this episode to those people, as Sarah and Adam explain how subversive coercion can be in violating someone's consent, especially when both parties are married or in a relationship. They explore…
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Refreshing Your Dating Profile
Are you feeling stagnant on the dating apps? It's probably time to take a break, reassess your situation, and refresh your profile! Sarah and Adam give you some insider tips into why a dating profile revitalization can yield more higher quality matches for you. Also this week - our first caller…
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An honest, raw, and hilarious podcast about dating, sex, and relationships, hosted by millennial serial dater Sarah G and grizzled comedian Adam Avitable. Whether you're single, committed, or it's complicated, you'll enjoy what you hear!
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