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I Hate Dating Apps
by Jinah Kim, Daniel Yi
A podcast about looking for love in a digital age.Getting ghosted, getting catfished, receiving endless d*** pics… These are just a few of the topics covered by co-hosts Jinah Kim and Daniel Yi. With the help of their guests, Jinah and Daniel work to find the light at the end of the dating app tunnel.Online dating is a convenient way to go on romantic adventures, find potential partners, and sometimes even get married. Thanks to the internet, you do not have to go on blind dates just to meet new love. All you have to do is swipe on your phone. But no matter how easy it is to use dating apps, it is not a quick process. Many profiles you come across online are weird, getting ghosted seems pretty normal, the risk of being catfished is always up in the air, and there is the constant problem of receiving indecent pictures. Don't you hate that you have to kiss so many frogs before finding your beloved prince or princess?This podcast helps you look for and find love in today's digital a
Episodes
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Wait...Did the Dating Apps Actually Work??
We have shocking news... After three years of complaining about dating apps, Jinah has officially eaten her words. Against all odds, she met a genuinely amazing guy online. No ghosting. No games. No giant red flags. Just a kind, emotionally available man who kept showing up—and somehow turned…
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The Real Reason Conversations Die on Dating Apps
Everyone thinks they're a great communicator… until they open a dating app. 😅 If you've ever struggled to get a conversation off the ground with a total stranger—or found yourself stuck at a painful "hello"—this episode is for you. Daniel and Jinah sit down with Rebecca Williams, a professional...
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Is old-school dating really incompatible with modern dating apps?
Michel is a successful single dad and self-described traditionalist who believes in asking a woman out, planning the date, and paying for it. But when it comes to dating apps, he says finding a woman who appreciates his values feels nearly impossible. In this episode, we dive into modern dating...
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The Time I Asked for Sex on Dating Apps
Like many of us, Michelle wasn't having much luck finding love on dating apps. So one day, she decided to stop searching for Mr. Right and start looking for Mr. Right Now. After changing her profile to a direct ask for sex… things got weird. In this episode, Jinah and Daniel dive into the wild...
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My Neighbor Rick and His Weird Dates
Jinah's neighbor Rick has had more than his fair share of dating disasters. From a woman who kicked off their evening by shaving the calluses off her feet, to another who couldn't stop dropping F-bombs at a nice restaurant, Rick just can't seem to catch a break. His stories are a snapshot of the...
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Are Dating Apps Bad for Your Mental Health?
Rejection is part of dating—but on apps, it can feel relentless. A thousand swipes for a single match, only to get ghosted. What used to be competition with a handful of people at a bar is now competition with everyone in your city (or even your state). In this episode, Daniel and Jinah sit down...
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Nobody Has it Worse Than ME On Dating Apps
Everyone swears they've got it the worst on dating apps — men, women, you name it. But who actually takes the crown for the most tragic (and hilarious) experiences? In this episode, Daniel and Jinah sit down with Ryan Lugo and Akosua Mireku (@poem.a.day.project) to swap war stories from the wild...
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5 Biggest Dating Mistakes That Keep You Single
We've all made cringeworthy mistakes in the quest for love (some of us more than others—ahem, Jinah). But according to our guest, there are FIVE big dating missteps that people repeat again and again… and they might just be what's keeping you single. This week, we're joined by dating coach,...
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FBI, CIA, DEA and the ABCs of Spotting Scammers
Falling for a scammer posing as a romantic interest? It happens more often than you'd think—and not just to the naïve. Even the most seasoned dating app users can get caught in a web of sweet talk and stolen valor. In this episode, we chat with private investigator Shelley Cain, whose job is all...
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Confessions from a Former Matchmaker: What 5,000 Daters Told Me
Think dropping thousands of dollars on a matchmaker guarantees love? Think again. In this juicy episode, a former elite matchmaker to the ultra-wealthy pulls back the velvet curtain on the wild world of high-stakes dating. From ghosted millionaires to clients who refuse second dates with perfect...
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Top Mistakes On Dating App Profiles
In this episode, we dive into the most common mistakes (and Jinah's pet peeves) that people make when creating their dating app profiles. (Sunglasses in every photo... like WHY??!) Whether you're new to online dating or a seasoned swiper, your profile plays a major role in making a lasting...
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Valentines Week Edition: How to Get Someone to Fall in Love with You
Let's be honest—Valentine's Day is a commercial holiday designed to sell flowers and overpriced dinners. But even if we know that, it still stirs up emotions, especially for those who are single. For this special Valentine's Week episode, hosts Daniel and Jinah sit down with two top relationship...
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Should Men Just Give Up on the Apps?
We know dating apps are a shit show for most people, but it's especially true for men who are on them, and statistics validate this. But when does it get SO BAD that you just need to take a break from them?? In this episode, we talk to two young, smart, good looking men about why they decided to...
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I didn't ask for a penpal. Why do people ghost?
We've all had it happen to us: you strike up a great conversation with someone on a dating app, and it looks like it SHOULD be heading to a real-life date. Except it doesn't. Why, oh why do people - who are presumably on the dating app to DATE - want to text endlessly instead? Or worse - ghost…
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The 90% Problem: Percentage of Men Who Get NO LOVE on the Dating Apps
Statistics upon statistics show that it's pretty rough for the great majority of men on dating apps. Just 10% (or less) of men get ALL the women liking them, leaving some 90% of men with little to no swipes, matches, conversations, dates - and thus - romantic relationships. Men are lonelier than...
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How to Stay Memorable to Your Date
Do you long for the good ole days before we had dating apps, when finding your match was an IRL event? In this episode, Daniel and Jinah chat with matchmaker and author Cassindy Chao (@matchmakercassindy). Her book, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love, uses traditional Chinese proverbs as a source of...
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Younger Men Dating Older Women on Dating Apps
Are more and more older women dating younger men? While we're used to seeing famous women as "cougars," these May-December romances may be going mainstream. At first, Jinah thought her matches with younger men were exceptions, but then they kept on coming. So I Hate Dating Apps enlisted...
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Are Two People Even Supposed to be Together Forever?
YESSSS! Jinah and Daniel are officially in year TWO of their podcast! And in this debut episode of season 2, you get to know us a little bit better. The dynamic duo muses about topics like whether dating for marriage even makes sense anymore, how growing up Jehovah's Witness shaped Jinah into who...
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Is Dating Easier with a Wingman?
So you're sick and tired of the dating apps and you want to go back to trying your luck with IRL - In Real Life. You're hitting bar after club after bar - and soon realize you just don't have the guts every weekend to hit up the cute guy or girl on your own. This is where the wingman (or wing...
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Dating While Socially Anxious and Introverted
Dating apps suck for everyone, but it sucks even worse if you're introverted and socially anxious. So what is one to do when the idea of getting dressed up, going out and talking to someone for hours at a bar or restaurant sounds worse than a root canal?? Jinah and Daniel talk to writer and...
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Crazy Tales While Dating Over 50
What is it like to be in the dating app world over the age of 50? Well... it's a bit of a shit show according to author, equestrian, and radio DJ Catherine Berra (CatherineBerra.com). Catherine ventured out into the world of online dating at 48, spent 10 years trying to figure it all out and the...
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Should You Try Matchmaking Services?
So you're about to delete your dating apps. Again. But then you realize - how am I gonna meet people then?? Before you panic and re-install your dating app, listen to our two professional matchmaker guests talk about what it's like to have someone literally working for you so you can go on…
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Who Should Make the First Move?
Not so long ago, it was pretty darn clear who was supposed to ask who out on the first date. Not anymore. In this Wild Wild West of app dating, the rules have gone out the window, resulting in confusion for some, resentment in others, and lack of courage and effort all the way around. We ask our...
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They Were About to Delete the Dating Apps When...
To delete or not to delete…that was the question facing our guests @laylamyarr and @susan.pappas. Tired of bad dates, endless messaging, and misleading profiles, they were resigning themselves to permanent single status when lightning struck! Check out our newest episode and hear what happened...
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Are Women the Problem?
Ladies —if you're wondering what "the good catches" are looking for on dating apps, this episode is for you! We look at straight men's biggest pet peeves with women on the apps. Why won't women give men a chance?? Featuring bachelor guests Joshua, @jj_no_chaser and Dhruv, @midlifemasculine
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Are Men the Problem?
Sometimes, women just need to DISH on all the things we find wrong with dating MEN on the apps. This is that episode. With guests @marialingbanan and @mayleeshow
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Can Dating Coaches Help Jinah??
Jinah's been braving it all on her own on the apps. But let's be real - it's rough out there! So - we signed up relationship coaches Charlene Byars of CharleneByars.com and Jesse and Brandon of datingcoaches.net - to give the male and female coaches' perspectives on what Jinah should do to find...
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"I Have Aspergers." What To Do When Your Date is On the Spectrum
Jinah shares her experience of a date that took an unexpected turn when her companion revealed he had Asperger's. In this insightful episode, we delve into the complexities of dating on the Autism Spectrum, exploring how neurotypical individuals can approach relationships with understanding and...
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I'm 29 and I Can't Get Any Dates
Kayvon, a former guest on the "Ghosting" episode of our podcast, hasn't had any luck on dating apps - literally hasn't gone on a single date - despite being on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Coffee Meets Bagel - and about 6 others. Kayvon is super cool - so WTF is going on?? We signed up relationship...
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Niche Dating Apps. When Mainstream Dating Apps Don't Work.
Farmers Only, No Liberals, No Conservatives, Cat Lovers Only, etc... When Tinder, Bumble and Hinge just aren't working for you, why not go hyper-specific on your dating needs and wants? In this episode, we dive deep into niche dating apps, with guests Jon Pethke of CoyAmore.com and Eric McHugh of...
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Dating While Asian. And Male.
Surveys show that people of color have a tougher time on dating apps, and few have it worse than Asian and South Asian men. We talk to two prolific app daters who share their cringey experiences - and also answer this critical question: C'mon - didn't BTS make it better for you?? With guests...
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What Happens When You Swear Off Dating Apps??
Let's face it - we all get to the point where we are sooooo burned out on dating apps, and we just want to DELETE them. But inevitably, many of us get back on 'em cuz... there aren't too many convenient alternatives out there. In this episode, we talk with two guests who swore off the dating…
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Only Liars Need App-Lie
Does literally everyone lie on dating apps? Sure seems like it - whether it's about our age, height, jobs or size. And of course - we all have a justification about our "white lies." Jinah, Daniel and our two guests talk about the most common lies on the apps, and decide where to draw the line...
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He Said, She Said
Why? Seriously, can someone explain WHY women and men seem to be so far apart in what we're looking for on dating apps?? Jinah and Daniel bring in two men and two women as guests so we can all chat about how the dating app experience differs for each sex. With guests @missvegatoyou @808golfergirl...
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They Make Out. Then He Ghosts Her.
After a three-hour second date and some great chemistry, our guest Maria (and we) are shocked at the real reason a suave British hunk ghosts her. Hint: it unraveled over $5. And fair warning: you'll have all kinds of opinions about this episode! Featuring @maria_hunt, @hanijkim, @dannoamanno,...
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0 to Sexting in 5, 4, 3...
Men - and yes, it's usually men - seem to go from 0 to Sexting after only a handful of messages. Or - as our guests have experienced, as the opening line after "hello, great to match with you." What compels men to do that? Really - W to the T to the F??? Featuring guests: @dominiquedigi and @rahquel
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Why Are Dating Profiles So Bad?
Bathroom selfies, all-sunglasses photos, bad grammar, negativity. You've seen it all, and they SUCK. And wait—is that your boyfriend's profile on Tinder? Don't jump to conclusions—we dive into our top dating app profile no-no's with two hilarious guests.
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Ghosting and Other Shitty Things People Do
Why is ghosting so prevalent on dating apps? Don't EVEN get Jinah started on this topic - she'll get hives. We hear a particularly shitty ghosting story from our guest, and talk about how to read the situation. It's not you, it's them. Ok, maybe it's you.
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Do Dating Apps Work Any Better for Gay People?
Do dating apps suck just as badly if you're gay? We chat with two guests, two generations apart. We also dive into some stats and factoids, and how Grindr, one of the OGs of dating apps, changed the dating landscape for gay men.
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The Right Stuff for Dating Profiles
Kelly is young, single and ready to brave the world of dating apps after a break. In this episode, Daniel and Jinah try to help her draft her new profile. Will they be helpful? Will it be disaster? Listen in to find out.
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Raz is why I HATE DATING APPS
Jinah and Daniel talk about the genesis of the podcast, which involves a "WTF!" dating story with Raz. Thank you Raz, we now have a podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about looking for love in a digital age.Getting ghosted, getting catfished, receiving endless d*** pics… These are just a few of the topics covered by co-hosts Jinah Kim and Daniel Yi. With the help of their guests, Jinah and Daniel work to find the light at the end of the dating app tunnel.Online dating is a convenient way to go on romantic adventures, find potential partners, and sometimes even get married. Thanks to the internet, you do not have to go on blind dates just to meet new love. All you have to do is swipe on your phone. But no matter how easy it is to use dating apps, it is not a quick process. Many profiles you come across online are weird, getting ghosted seems pretty normal, the risk of being catfished is always up in the air, and there is the constant problem of receiving indecent pictures. Don't you hate that you have to kiss so many frogs before finding your beloved prince or princess?This podcast helps you look for and find love in today's digital a
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A podcast about looking for love in a digital age.Getting ghosted, getting catfished, receiving endless d*** pics… These are just a few of the topics covered by co-hosts Jinah Kim and Daniel Yi. With the help of their guests, Jinah and Daniel work to find the light at the end of the dating app...
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