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Dating or at least trying

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A podcast exploring dating, relationships and love... or at least trying to. Dating or at least trying started in 2018 as host Alex Piscatelli was trying to date in her early 20s. Now, six years and many dates later, she is married, but the conversations around dating and relationships haven't stopped. Join Alex Piscatelli as she brings on guests, experts and people who are at least trying as we all navigate our love lives.

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Episodes

  1. Introducing GRIEF AND MEDIA

    Hi all! Alex Piscatelli here, creator of Dating or at least trying/The Relationship Type. I'm excited to share my new podcast with you all called GRIEF AND MEDIA. GRIEF AND MEDIA is a podcast for laughing, crying, feeling seen in your grief and everything in between. This podcast deep dives into...

  2. Relationship with the Paranormal (feat. Dark House)

    Spooky season never ends!!! In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota are joined by the hosts of the “Dark House” podcast, House Beautiful editors Hadley Mendelsohn and Alyssa Fiorentino. “Dark House” explores beautiful homes that can’t seem to escape...

  3. Relationship with Ghosting and Ghosts

    Happy (almost) Halloween, gabby ghouls! In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex and Patty settle into spooky season with some good old-fashioned ghost stories and tales of an even scarier phenomenon—ghosting! They share their stories being ghosted, or even ghosting themselves, plus...

  4. Relationship with Self-Care (feat. Sara Jin Li)

    In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex and Patty sit down with writer, playwright and filmmaker Sara Jin Li to dive deep into the topics of self-care and love, and what it means to move away from the capitalistic ideas of each. Sara has been exploring the myths of self-care and…

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  5. Relationship with Grief, Love and Fall

    We’re baaack! In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex and Patty update listeners on what’s been going on in their lives and dive into their current relationships with grief and love. They also share their love for each other, which is a super cute moment. Just saying. Having gone...

  6. Relationship with Friendships in Your 20s

    In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota dive into their relationships with friendship. This highly-requested episode will cover the magic of friendship, how to navigate friend breakups, friendship dealbreakers, how to make new friends and more. A lot...

  7. Relationship with Dating as a Queer Person in New York City

    In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota sit down Desi Sulca, a Brooklyn-based video editor and seasoned dater who is currently navigating the good, the bad and the chaotic world of dating in New York City. Tune in as Desi shares their experience with...

  8. Relationship with Dating Intentionally in Your Late 20s

    In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota dive into the first of many dating episodes, and they’re joined by a guest who's currently navigating dating intentionally in a new city—Nate Kling. Nate is a self-proclaimed intentional dater joining the pod…

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  9. Relationship with Media, Pop Culture and Identity

    In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota sit down with a very special guest, Dr. Nate Rodriguez. Dr. Nate isn't just an Associate Professor and Director at San Diego State University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies; he's also Alex’s personal...

  10. Relationship with 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

    We love a bonus!! In this episode of "The Relationship Type," Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota dive into the sun-soaked world of Jenny Han's beloved young adult novel-turned-tv show, "The Summer I Turned Pretty." Joined by special guest and TSITP superfan Rosemary (Rosie) Wotjkoski, an…

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  11. Welcome to The Relationship Type: Our Relationship with Relationships

    Welcome to The Relationship Type, the podcast that goes deep into all things relationships. Join our hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota every Thursday as they navigate the complexities (and sometimes simplicities!) of human connections with insightful discussions and relatable stories that...

  12. dating someone with different political views

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli is joined by her good friend and friend of the podcast Jake Henry. Jake works in politics in Washington D.C., and they discuss the age old question: Can you date someone with different political views than you? Can you date someone who...

  13. I'm back, baby!!!!

    After a few month-long hiatus, Dating or at least trying is BACK and better than ever! In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli is joined by her boyfriend Jack Molmud. They discuss why the show took a hiatus, friend breakups, what they learned from 2020 and more. Then they...

  14. HIATUS

    Thank you all SO MUCH for supporting Dating or at least trying for the past two years. In this episode, Alex shares news of a hiatus from the podcast and some changes being made. Music: purple-planet.com

  15. how to sell feet pics

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Rachel, who sells feet pics. She shares her experience selling, how she began to sell feet pics, how much she makes and more. Note: This episode was recorded May 2020. Visit blacklivesmatters.carrd.co for...

  16. audio blind date

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli sets Daisy Santana up on a blind date. Meet the contender: His name is Michael Ajeto, and Alex knew nothing about him prior to the podcast, except a gut feeling that he would be good with Daisy. Listen in as they meet Michael virtually...

  17. healing after heartbreak

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with their good friend Jake Henry. Jake ended his engagement last year after moving to Spain to be with his fiancé at the time. He opens up about how to heal after heartbreak, getting closure and working on...

  18. finding love in the ~stars~

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana celebrate their birthdays by speaking with astrology expert Delaney. They go through their birth charts and find out what their stars say about their love lives. Delaney explains what all the intricate parts of your...

  19. getting our tarot cards read

    In OUR 50th PODCAST EPISODE (!!!) of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with modern mystic Amber. They talk about all things intuition and spirituality. Plus, Amber gives both Alex and Daisy tarot card readings, helping them answer what their purpose in life is.…

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  20. how to date in quarantine

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Daisy's esthetician Kayla about dating in quarantine. Kayla gives all her best tips on FaceTime dates, getting to know matches on apps virtually and more. You can find Kayla on Instagram at…

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  21. wild date stories

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana take to Instagram Live to talk about wild date stories. They share their wildest and most cringe dates, and also read stories that listeners sent in. Some dates include home break-ins, fascism, Target runs and more....

  22. being a late bloomer

    In this highly requested episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana open up about the social construct of being "late bloomers". They discuss when they each had their first kiss, had sex for the first time and more. Plus, Daisy gives an update on the not-sailor guy…

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  23. how to find love in real life

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Daisy's longtime friend and friend of the podcast Monique. She has never used dating apps and has found love. They discuss how to meet someone without online dating. They also talk about wild dating stories...

  24. calling off your engagement

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Daisy's esthetician Kayla about her dating and love life. Kayla was engaged a couple years ago, and she opens up about her decision to end her engagement. Plus they discuss finding a sugar daddy on seeking...

  25. the sex talk with sexologist Dr. Jill

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Dr. Jill McDevitt. Dr. Jill is a sexologist, sexuality educator, sexual wellness coach and activist on a mission to radically improve the way we think about and treat sexuality. They discuss how Dr. Jill…

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  26. Love Is Blind, or is it???

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli found a guest co-host because Daisy was out of town, and her name is Ellen Piscatelli, better known as Alex's mom!!!! Alex and her mom discuss all things Netflix's Love is Blind. They psychoanalyze which couples are going to last and...

  27. how to find love

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Alex's boyfriend Jack Molmud. They discuss their best advice on how to find love, Alex and Jack's relationship and Daisy's SPICY dating stories. This weekend, Dating or at least trying threw its first ever...

  28. thots on valentine's day

    Happy Valentine's Day to all!!!! In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana talk through all their thoughts on Valentine's Day. Alex is celebrating her first Valentine's with a boyfriend, and Daisy is looking for a date for the weekend. They discuss middle...

  29. catfished by an old man

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana talk to their new friend Jonathan Rojas. They discuss being catfished, micropenises, Grindr and online dating, first loves, astrological signs, personality tests, being in your "hoe phase" and more. Follow...

  30. hooking up with an engaged man

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana talk to their friend Arlene who, according to Daisy, "pulls bitches". They discuss going home with someone from the club, seeing your ex consistently even after a breakup, hooking up with an engaged man and more.…

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  31. from OkCupid to marriage

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana talk to Lauren Mapp, a San Diego-based journalist who met her now-fiancé on dating app OkCupid. They discuss Lauren's incredible love story, the best dating apps for meeting someone, first dates, being catfished and...

  32. situationships 101

    What's a situationship? How do you get into one? But more importantly, how do you turn your situationship into a relationship? In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana talk to friend of the podcast Madi about her situationship. They also discuss exes, being...

  33. 2020 visions

    Happy belated new year! In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana discuss their 2020 goals while reflecting on the past year. Plus, they talk about New Years' kisses, meeting your significant other's family, Daisy's date with a man from the Netherlands and...

  34. hoe(me) for the holidays

    In this festive episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana tackle the topic of dating during the holidays. They discuss when to bring a significant other home to meet family, falling in love and reading ~vibes~. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at...

  35. how to write a dating app profile

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana explore how to perfect a dating app profile. They discuss how to find success on dating apps like Hinge, Tinder and Bumble. Plus, they give wild updates on Daisy's f*ckboy situation. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on...

  36. is he flirting or is he just nice?

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex introduces her new co-host Daisy Santana. They discuss how to figure out what your type is, giving an Uber driver your number, and if a guy is flirting or if he's just a decent person. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at...

  37. virginity is a social construct

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her good friend Sarah about all things sex. They discuss their first times having sex, painful sex, sex education in schools and why virginity is a social construct. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at...

  38. being polyamorous

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to Michaela. Michaela identifies as a queer lesbian and practices polyamory, which for her means being in intimate relationships with more than one partner. Michaela shares stories on her dating life and what it's like to practice...

  39. how to get into a relationship

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her friend Chance about how to find love, get into a relationship and meet new potential partners. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

  40. the story on the guy who broke my heart

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her good friend Nate about the entire story of the guy who broke her heart after seeing him for the first time in years. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying Music:...

  41. hooking up on Myspace

    Only 80s kids remember 😩😩😩 In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex speaks her good friend Andrew, a now-married man who used to use Myspace, Hot or Not and AIM to date when he was in his early 20's. This is his story. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at...

  42. Facebook Dating: the good, the bad and the ugly

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex and her good friend Daisy dive into Facebook's newest feature, Facebook dating. Spoiler alert: It's scary. They also give an exciting update on Alex's date she tried to set Daisy up with. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at...

  43. post-DM slide and date interview

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex speaks to the person whose DMs she slid into. They brutally discuss their date and everything leading up to it. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

  44. why I'm still single

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex asks her good friend Nate to be brutally honest about why she's still single and her bad dating habits. And he delivered. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

  45. two dates, one day

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her good friend Daisy about the two dates she went on back to back this week. One was one of the worst dates of her life, and the other? She has a plan for. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at...

  46. my Vegas Tinder match

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to a guy she matched with on Tinder while in Las Vegas. They discuss why they swiped right on each other, how their conversation went and the 100+ dates he's been on. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at...

  47. fxck cheaters

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her friend Jocelyn about accidentally attracting cheaters, deal breakers, relationship fears and the latest stories on their dating lives. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying Music:...

  48. the rules of dating

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her friend Jordan about different rules of dating, and they dive into their ~wild~ dating lives. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

  49. how to flirt

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her friend Chance about how to actually flirt, and they discuss everything currently going on in their love lives. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

  50. social media and dating

    In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her good friend Daisy Santana about who pays on a first date, marriage, being blocked by fuck boys and hiding your relationship on social media. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying...

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A podcast exploring dating, relationships and love... or at least trying to. Dating or at least trying started in 2018 as host Alex Piscatelli was trying to date in her early 20s. Now, six years and many dates later, she is married, but the conversations around dating and relationships haven't stopped. Join Alex Piscatelli as she brings on guests, experts and people who are at least trying as we all navigate our love lives.

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