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The Zoo

by Sophie Nikitas

Swipe right for first hand accounts of online dating -- cringeworthy, strange, and completely delightful.

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Episodes

  1. Introducing: Out Cold

    It's been a while! I'm back with a new project: Out Cold, a spooky anthology series. Here's an episode for you to get a taste of the series. You can listen to the rest of the series here: Apple Podcasts Spotify More about this episode of "Out Cold": Zoe enters the downtown Minneapolis skyway and...

  2. First Contact

    Talking to strangers is tough. It's even tougher when you have a stutter. Listen to Chase's story in the final episode of the miniseries. Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Edited by Rob McGinley Myers and Britta Greene. Music by SRVTR, Monplaisir, johnny_ripper, and Maya Weisinger. Photo courtesy of...

  3. S.O.S.

    A new couple boards a boat in Florida headed for Cuba. Once they've sailed, they find out that they have no navigational system, working motor, or captain. Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Edited by Britta Greene. Music courtesy of High Plains Thunder, Chico Trujillo, Scott Holmes, Monplaisir, Randy...

  4. Shattered Sense of Trust

    A woman struggles with dating after sexual assault. Please note: this episode contains frank discussions of sexual violence. Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Edited by Nancy Rosenbaum. Music by: SRVTR johnny_ripper Andy G. Cohen Doctor Turtle Monplaisir Randy Dever

  5. Different Conventions

    It's never too late to try online dating. This episode, we hear from Mary, who made her first profile at age 71. Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Editing help from Britta Greene, Natalie Jablonski and Nancy Rosenbaum. Music from Fragile Tom, Scott Holmes, johnny_ripper, Doge Lounge, Alan Singley,...

  6. The Hard Fade

    A young woman deals with a breakup the only way she knows how—like a journalist. This story was reported by Ellen Mayer, and produced by Sophie Nikitas, with editing help from Nancy Rosenbaum. Music from Maya Weisinger, Randy Dever, and Doge Lounge. Additional music—Bengale, Alan Singley, and...

  7. Message Me If You're Not A Predator

    A musician makes OK Cupid an integral part of her post-grad life. But her drive to find "nameless, faceless men" leads her to a surprising end. Music composed by Maya Weisinger. You can listen to Maya and Matty's music at facebook.com/avalonmoonmusic/

  8. God Loves Lesbians

    Two people grow up in conservative Christian households on opposite sides of the country. They both use online dating to find gay relationships. While one of them knows what he wants, the other one isn't so sure. Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Editing by Rob McGinley Myers and Britta Greene. Music...

  9. Average Joe White Guy

    Black men are far less likely to get matches and responses on dating apps. So a college student in Indiana tries a different tactic on Tinder. Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Editing help from Rob McGinley Myers and Britta Greene. Music by Project 5am, johnny_ripper, Bengale, Infecticide, Randy…

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  10. Shoot the S**t

    There are two sides to every online dating story. In the first episode of “The Zoo,” Sophie and Jesse share their different perspectives on the same date. Editing help from Rob McGinley Myers, Britta Greene, and the Twin Cities Radio Club. Music: “A Dreary Loop” by Randy Dever “Recognize” by…

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  11. The Zoo: Sneak Peek

    Introducing the new podcast, "The Zoo." Dive into intimate accounts of what it means to date online. Each episode features stories from some of the people behind the profiles. Created and produced by Sophie Nikitas. Editing help from Rob McGinley Myers and Britta Greene. Music: "Puzzles" by…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Swipe right for first hand accounts of online dating -- cringeworthy, strange, and completely delightful.

HOSTED BY

Sophie Nikitas

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How many episodes does The Zoo have?

The Zoo currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Zoo about?

Swipe right for first hand accounts of online dating -- cringeworthy, strange, and completely delightful.

How often does The Zoo release new episodes?

The Zoo has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Zoo?

The Zoo is created and hosted by Sophie Nikitas.
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