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The Date Escape

by Cassandra Ryder

A podcast that analyzes real life bad date stories that range from hilarious, horrifying, heartbreaking, and everything else in between using academic literature and the latest research.

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Episodes

  1. Free Leftovers

    In this episode, host Cassandra Ryder interviews Dr. Jess Dominguez (she/her) about her bad date stories! These stories serve as a great reminder that not all bad dates lead to the end of a relationship, and can instead strengthen relationships and bring people closer together. Listen to find out...

  2. Warm Beer

    Content Warning: Sexual Assault In this episode, host Cassandra Ryder explores the dark side of dating by analyzing two bad date stories that involve sexual assault. To contextualize this difficult conversation, research on nonverbal communication, bystander intervention, and dating scripts and...

  3. Chocolate Slip & Slide

    In this Pride Month episode, host Cassandra Ryder interviews friend and Ph.D. student colleague Carsyn Endres (she/her) about some of her bad date stories. Listen to find out why it’s never ok to yell at a barista, how going down a chocolate slip and slide can lead to a bowling date, and how the...

  4. Still Lip Situation

    In this episode, host Cassandra Ryder interviews her spouse, Mx. Dr. Lee Ryder! Listen to hear Cassandra and Lee recount the glory of their own first date story and two of Lee's bad date stories, while Cassandra shares a little bit about secret tests, modality switching, and more! If you have a…

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  5. Fantastically Sunburnt

    In this episode, host Cassandra Ryder reads two bad date stories from listeners and makes sense of the chaos and confusion through a discussion of research on communication competency, ghosting, and facework. If you have a bad date story and would like to have it anonymously featured and analyzed...

  6. 13 Mile Hike

    In this episode, host Cassandra Ryder interviews her sister Shannon and her boyfriend Nate about their bad date stories. Listen to this episode to hear about who wore socks with Chacos on their first date, Shannon's phone voice, and how they survived a hike that turned out to be way longer (and...

  7. The Bar Is Low

    In this Valentine’s Day episode, host Cassandra Ryder interviews her sister Maddie about her real-life bad date stories and helps make sense of the chaos through communication research. Along the way, Cassandra finds out what Maddie’s go-to first date activity is, how she provided a photoshoot…

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  8. Hot Dog Costume

    In this episode, host Cassandra Ryder analyzes the very first listener stories, and uses communication concepts and theories to help explain why all of these dates went terribly wrong. Email your bad date stories to [email protected] for a chance to have your story featured on the...

  9. Tampons in Tinfoil

    In this episode, host Cassandra Ryder shares three of her own personal bad date stories, and uses communication concepts and theories to help explain why all of these dates went terribly wrong. Email your bad date stories to [email protected] for a chance to have your story featured…

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  10. Gotta Start Somewhere

    In this episode, host Cassandra Ryder explains how she came up with the idea for a podcast on bad dates, what the podcast will cover, what it won't cover, and how you can get involved by emailing your bad date stories to [email protected] to be featured on future episodes.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast that analyzes real life bad date stories that range from hilarious, horrifying, heartbreaking, and everything else in between using academic literature and the latest research.

HOSTED BY

Cassandra Ryder

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Date Escape have?

The Date Escape currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Date Escape about?

A podcast that analyzes real life bad date stories that range from hilarious, horrifying, heartbreaking, and everything else in between using academic literature and the latest research.

How often does The Date Escape release new episodes?

The Date Escape has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to The Date Escape?

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Who hosts The Date Escape?

The Date Escape is created and hosted by Cassandra Ryder.
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