PODCAST · comedy
Swiping Diaries
by Ashley Martins
Let's talk about all the craziness that comes with online dating, shall we? The Swiping Diaries brings you a brand new story with each episode that truly highlights the good, bad, ugly, and hilarious circumstances online dating put us through. Join your host, Ashley Martins, as she interviews her guests on their online swiping journeys.
Episodes
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35. Blink Date Shakes Up Traditional Dating Apps & Bumble BFF
Combine the Love is Blind series on Netflix with a dating app and you get Blink Date! This new dating app changes how we look at traditional apps in that you get paired with someone on the app and have a conversation with your match before you get to see what they look like. In this episode, I…
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34. Upping your Dating App Profile & Social Media Pic Game
Pictures can make or break your profile on dating apps. In this episode, we chat with Kylie, a professional photographer, to help us improve our pictures for dating profiles, social media, and anywhere else you upload your pictures! Connect with Kylie on Instagram @kylie.jpg and Facebook at Kylie...
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33. Getting Your Online Dating Life Organized & Safer
It's about dang time all those matches from your dating apps were easier to manage. Also, how come dating apps and sites haven't taken the precautions to make meeting up with your matches safe? Luckily, My Little Black Book is here to get our online dating act together by being that one source of...
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32. "JP from Hinge"
Step aside, "Jake from State Farm." We're talking about "JP from Hinge." In this episode, we cover something near and dear to the Swiping Diaries's heart: online dating app mishaps. My friends, Erik, JaJuan, Kylie, and Matt, and my sister, Nicole, join me in a roundtable chat to share their…
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31. The Tinder Swindler Deep Dive
"[The Tinder Swinder is] a raging lunatic." Well, that quote from this episode pretty much sums up how wild this story is. My BFF Jill and I share our thoughts after watching The Tinder Swindler documentary. (FYI: There are spoilers!) We hope you enjoy this part true crime part online dating…
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30. Advice from a Dating Coach/Matchmaker
That's right, people! You're about to get expert advice from Kristi Price, a Dating Coach and Matchmaker working with clients in the Philadelphia/New Jersey and Florida areas! In this episode, Kristi shares her story about how she got started with her awesome business. She also shares tips on how...
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29. Guess that Dating App! II
As listened to in episode 26, we are back with another round of "Guess that Dating App!" where I read off the App Store's description of a dating app and our special guest, Erich, has to guess which one it is! Will you be up for the challenge? Can you guess before Erich does? Do you have a dating...
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28. The History of Online Dating
Shockingly, humans used mass communication methods to find love for hundreds of years. Find out what started online dating as we know it today by listening to my dissertation on its origin story. Research for this episode was found here. Follow Swiping Diaries on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at...
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27. Learning about Yourself & Some Helpful Advice before Dating
Online dating can be a really rewarding experience! But, if you do not take the time to get to learn about yourself and put yourself first, you may not find the best results. Sean Marie Bee joins Ashley on this episode on the Swiping Diaries to share her experiences about online dating with us…
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26. It's Game Time - Guess That Dating App!
Swiping Diaries takes a fun twist in this episode with the first-ever "Guess that Dating App" game! Join Ashley and Erich, her boyfriend that she met on Bumble, for a fun spin on dating apps. Ashley will read the App Store's description of a random dating app to Erich. Then, Erich takes a guess…
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25. Why I Started Using Dating Apps
Here we go - the thing that started it all - online dating. In honor of episode 25 of the Swiping Diaries podcast, I (Ashley) mix things up with a solo episode! I cover how I started my online dating journey and why I did. I also share what I learned throughout the years as a dating app user.…
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24. The Tale of a Bachelor Contestant Follow
Roses are red; violets are blue. This Bachelor contestant was fishing for followers, so Nicole must make her Swiping Diaries debut! Nicole shares with us her journey of a brief moment in time when a Bachelor contestant followed her on Instagram. It is a story of love that was almost meant to be,...
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23. Small Pond - A New Way to Online Date
Swiping Diaries is all about exposing our listeners to the latest and greatest online dating stories and tips. This episode is no different as we interview Josh, the founder of Small Pond, a new dating app launching in 2022. Listeners to this episode get an inside look at this innovative take on...
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22. The Stories of Refrigerator & Toaster
Watch out for those pesky kitchen appliances, listeners! Refrigerator and Toaster are here to leave their online dating mark in this episode. Candice, Emily join us at a round table, "The View" style, to share a couple of their online dating experiences while using appliances as code names. We…
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21. Dating App Profile Do's/Don'ts & Safely Meeting for the First Time
Katie returns to the Swiping Diaries in episode 21! We both have a lot to discuss as we analyze a wide breadth of topics in this episode. First up, is Katie officially off dating apps for good? Is there a method to the madness of downloading the dating apps and then immediately deleting them?…
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20. In Cahoots with the FBI
Candice makes her Swiping Diaries debut in our 20th episode! She meets a man via an online dating app that claims to be teaming up with the FBI and takes Candice with him on a rather interesting journey. Hear her story and advice that she has about not settling when it comes to dating in this...
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19. Online Dating is like The Bachelor IRL
Katie's debut on The Swiping Diaries takes us through an in-depth look as to what online dating during the pandemic looks like. We explore the similarities between online dating and the famous The Bachelor series (just in time for its new season!). PSA to our listeners! Consider being open and...
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18. Online Dating During a Pandemic is Tough - At Least Tinder Pays Well
I do not want to even start telling you how crazy dating during a pandemic has been for some people. Tianna brings her bubbly personality and great energy to today's episode where she shares her online dating stories during a global pandemic. Oh, did I mention that Tinder paid her for having a…
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17. Pull Cards & the Australian Farm Adventure
The hilarious Alice comes back on the Swiping Diaries to share more of her online dating stories! She shares her purchasing of pull cards with her contact information to distribute at the clubs. We are also taken on a journey with her to Australia where she meets some interesting people on a…
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16. How to Deal with a Narcissist in Style
Hello Swiping Diaries. community! We are back this week for another episode featuring Nate who shares a story about one of his previous online dating relationships. We cover how to deal with a partner who is a narcissist and how sticking to your gut and doing you will be beneficial in the long…
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15. My Personal Bumble Success Story
Why did you think I started an online dating podcast? Well, from all those online dating failures, there is one successful story that inspired the show. Meet Erich, my boyfriend that I connected with via Bumble. Learn about my personal online dating story from Erich's and my perspective. This...
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14. Tinderology 101 - The Study of Tinder
Take out your note-taking materials, everyone, you are officially enrolled in today's course: Tinderology 101 - The Study of Tinder. Welcome to this week's online class where Instructor Jenna and myself walk you through the 3 different types of Tinder. Hometown, college, and vacation Tinder…
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13. The Avocado Beacon Story
Tinder Social...what a hoot that was! Our next guest, Jenna, comes on this week's episode to share her experience matching with a group of guys with her girl friends on Tinder Social and bringing them on a date party in college. You will also find out today that you are not second-string but an...
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12. New Vocabulary Terms
The best day of the week is here! Not only is it a Friday, but your speakers are blessed with the newest episode of the Swiping Diaries. This week, Nate makes his Swiping Diaries debut with his bubbly, energetic self! In today's episode, Nate talks about his favorite online dating app, introduces...
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11. Sliding into the Instagram DMs Success
This week's, our featured couple teaches us that online dating can take many different forms. This episode features the powerhouse couple, Lexy and Forrest, who were not necessarily the biggest fans of dating apps, but used the power of a TikTok dance and the Instagram DMs to connect with one...
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10. Dating App Discrepancies & Strategies
Women and men behave differently on dating apps in addition to implementing strategies to present themselves on apps to get the ultimate matches. Brad comes back on the Swiping Diaries to analyze these discrepancies with Ashley in this week's episode. They also cover what happens when you find...
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9. Introducing Bounce & a Few More First Dates
Introducing Brad to the Swiping Diaries collection of crazy dating tales. Learn about Brad's online dating encounters with women that he met on Hinge, Bounce, and Bumble. That is right - Bounce. Never heard of that app? Me neither! Brad introduces us to this innovative dating app where you meet...
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8. The "Novelist" and "Olympic Gymnast"
The Swiping Diaries is back and here to stay! Hi, hello, how you doing? It feels great to be back on-air sharing incredible stories with you all. We break the podcast hiatus with two hilarious stories brought to you by Alice. She takes us through her Hinge and Plenty of Fish finds, and you will…
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7. A "Scary Date" and a "Low-Key Catfish"
Abrihet is back for another episode! She shares with us two not-so-successful dating story experiences with guys she met on Hinge. First impressions, we learn, literally make or break a date, and these guys, well, definitely dropped the ball on that. Enjoy hearing about these dating catastrophes!...
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6. "Vinegar Stroke" & How to Catch a Cheater on Snapchat
Back and better than ever, baby! We welcome Amber back for her 3rd episode on the Swiping Diaries. This story she shares is one that she told me about when we first met. However, since then, the story has taken twists, turns, hurdles, leaps, etc. since we last spoke about it. Hear this wild story...
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5. "Raising Canes" & First Impressions
Amber graces us with her presence, again, on the show! This time, she shares another humorous and whirlwind story of meeting another one of her online dating conquests while playing another game of restaurant roulette - remember her previous game of this at Mexican Hooters? You will understand...
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4. "Golf Boy" - Friend or Foe?
I am sure there are many of us out there that have that one special someone that keeps coming back to us like a boomerang! We bring Mackenzie back on the show to tell us about her experience with Golf Boy - the one who (literally) never got away. This story takes a wholesome turn when we learn…
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3. Hinge Success with "Sunny & MJ"
Finally an online dating success story! Introducing our first couple on the show, "Sunny & MJ!" Ashley talks to the couple about their first interactions with one another on the Hinge dating app, who messaged who first, their dates, and what makes them tick as a couple. They also share tips on…
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2. The Adventures of "Flan-Man"
We are still making content (thank god!). Join me as I chat with Mackenzie and she divulges her love of Hinge when it comes to online dating and a dude she regrets writing on...the Flan-Man. Not all people with superhero names wear caps and are good guys, if you know what I mean. Sit back and...
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1. "Mexican Hooters" & Snapchat Tips
The first episode of the Swiping Diaries is finally here for your entertainment! My good friend, Amber, kicks off the show today to tell us her online dating story. She introduces us to one of her online dating conquests in her new home town where he takes her to an "interesting" restaurant.…
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0. The Trailer
The brand new Swiping Diaries podcast hosted by Ashley is officially live! Get a sneak peek at what to expect in the upcoming episodes, and witness as I try to podcast alone (#yikes). Have any interesting online dating stories you want to share in future episodes and get a chance to be featured…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Let's talk about all the craziness that comes with online dating, shall we? The Swiping Diaries brings you a brand new story with each episode that truly highlights the good, bad, ugly, and hilarious circumstances online dating put us through. Join your host, Ashley Martins, as she interviews her guests on their online swiping journeys.
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Let's talk about all the craziness that comes with online dating, shall we? The Swiping Diaries brings you a brand new story with each episode that truly highlights the good, bad, ugly, and hilarious circumstances online dating put us through. Join your host, Ashley Martins, as she interviews her...
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Swiping Diaries is created and hosted by Ashley Martins.
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