Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships
Episodes
S14E1: Who's Showing Up For Your Date? w/ Lair Torrent
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So much of attraction is about the energy, the vibe you bring to dates. And the big question is...how are you showing up? We're diving in with Lai...
BONUS: Date the Way You Want To Be Dated
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if we all took a pledge to stop ghosting and to commit to dating the way we wanted to be dated? Before we head into Season 14, let's band tog...
BONUS: How to Thrive or Survive V-Day
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Love is in the air...or is it just a hallmark holiday? Whether you love or hate Valentines' day, we're chatting about how you can own this day...
BONUS: Are you in a Relationship or a Situationship?
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been agonizing for weeks (or months) if you're together or not, then it's likely you're in a situationship. We're discus...
BONUS: Yue Interviews Julie
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From getting over an ex to starting a new relationship, we're turning the tables as Yue interview Julie this time around. We're unpacking it a...
BONUS: Julie Interviews Yue
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're doing something fun! Julie's interviewing Yue to hear how's she's navigated her love life from the time she was dating to now be...
BONUS: Your 2022 Dating Predictions
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From hesidating to comvaxability, we're talking about what to look out for in 2022 as we date in the time of Omicron. We're digging into our t...
BONUS: Bringin' that New Year Energy
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Forget about that BDE, we got that new year energy to bring us into 2022 strong. We got a spicy new bonus episode about what we collectively (we'r...
S13E19: Moving Forward After A Breakup w/ Dr. Gladys Ato
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we move into the new year, it's time to say goodbye to past relationships that aren't serving us. Easier said than done, right? We're d...
S13E18: 24-Hour Date
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In modern dating, we never give each other enough time....so we're setting up Jeff & Nora for a 24-hour date to see how their opinions of one ...
S13E17: The Decision to Have Kids (or Not) w/ Kate Kennedy
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you know you want children, desire to remain child-free, or are completely conflicted, we're going to dig into all the hesitations, fears,...
S13E16: How To Have A Healthy Relationship w/ Connor Beaton & Vienna Pharaon
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to a healthy relationship is...drum roll please....conflict. Wait, what? We're diving into what it even means to have a healthy relatio...
S13E15: The Pressure To Settle Down w/ Bernice Ye
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Thanksgiving to the Chinese term Sheng nu (which translates to "leftover woman"), we're discussing the pressure we often get from fam...
S13E14: What's Your Relationship with Porn? w/ Matt Sinkovitz
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're into porn or you have a partner that is, we're chatting with Matt Sinkovitz about how his porn habits became compulsive and eve...
S13E13: Dating With A Disability w/ Tiffany Yu
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From mental health to physical impairments, more of us are dating with disabilities than you may think. We're chatting with Tiffany Yu about her o...
S13E12: Do Relationships Make You Happy? w/ Rob Mack
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you've had the thought 'once I get in a relationship, then I'll be happy' or 'once I get married, THEN I'll be happy'...
S13E11: Astrology & Dating w/ Kristina Bakrevski
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The stars are aligned and we're going wayyy beyond sun signs compatibility as we talk to Astrologer Kristina Bakrevski. We discuss the key charact...
S13E10: The 80/80 Marriage w/ Nate & Kaley Klemp
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're single AF or you've been living together for years, we're about to introduce you to a new model for happier, stronger relat...
S13E9: The Future is Pansexual
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're pansexual, asexual, or just sexual, we're discussing identity as we chat with Genesis who went from identifying as a lesbian to...
S13E8: He's Just Not That Into You w/ Greg Behrendt
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all remember those infamous 6 words in Sex in the City: He's just not that into you. But now we're chatting with the man who coined the ...
S13E7: Let's F*cking Date w/ Serena F*cking Kerrigan
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All hail! The queen of confidence, Serena F*cking Kerrigan is here to talk about why it's so important to be unapologetically in love with yoursel...
S13E6: The Science of Attraction w/ Paul Eastwick
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What makes you attracted to one person and not another? We're talking with Dr. Paul Eastwick about his work at the UC Davis Attraction Lab about h...
S13E5: The Game of Desire w/ Shan Boodram
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What makes someone sexually desirable? We're digging into it all with certified sexologist Shan Boodram as we talk about keeping the desire alive ...
S13E4: Are You Busy Avoiding Intimacy?
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you have an avoidant attachment style or are just too damn busy, you'll relate hard as we chat with Greg about how his 'always on the ...
S13E3: Confessions of a Reformed Ghoster
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why someone ghosted you? We're chatting with Kendra, a self-proclaimed serial ghoster about why she would ghost and how she was able t...
S13E2: How to Fail at Being a F*ckboy w/ Kane Holloway
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you get divorced during covid, start using apps for the first time, and do anything you can NOT to get into a relationship? Find out...
S13E1: Come As You Are w/ Emily Nagoski
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oh.my.god, we're kicking off Season 13 with a bang as we chat with Emily Nagoski Ph.D., author of Come As You Are, about how to navigate all the u...
BONUS: Will We Ever Meet IRL Again? w/ the California Groundbreakers
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We thought it would be the roaring 20s but we're chatting about why everyone is experiencing FODA as we reair Julie's episode w/ Vanessa Richa...
BONUS: Your Last First Date w/Sandy Weiner
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you seeing someone or dating? Dating or in a relationship? Why does it have to be so damn confusing? We're chatting with Sandy Weiner giving y...
BONUS: How do I turn a Match into an Actual Date? w/Dawoon Kang of CMB's Save The Date
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's harder to move matches to IRL dates more than ever but that doesn't mean we don't have tons of insider secrets to share as we reair o...
BONUS: Is it a Dick Pic if it's not your Dick? w/ Kane Holloway & Greg Behrendt of 'Don't Take Bullshit from Fuckers'
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hang tight...this is a BIG one. We're talking about everything from dick pics to if size matters and re-playing Julie's interview with comedia...
BONUS: DTR to Diamond Rings w/Greg Behrendt & Kane Holloway of 'Don't Take Bullshit from Fuckers'
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don't take bullshit from fuckers...especially when it comes to commitment and defining the relationship. We're diving into when (and how) to h...
BONUS: Are you ready for a Post-COVID Dating Tsunami? w/ Kimmy Seltzer
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into the good, the bad, and the ugly of dating over the last year...and boy do we have a lot to say. We're chatting with dating c...
BONUS: Identity & Intersectionality Across the Rainbow
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pride is SO much more than glitter and garments, so we're so excited to chat with Ryan & Matt and many special guests (Brian, Chris, Djorde, V...
S12E12: Single on Purpose w/ John Kim
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So you're single...but are you single on purpose? And why do we stop working on ourselves once we get into a relationship? You're about to fin...
S12E19: Hacking Human Connection w/ Vanessa Van Edwards
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're about to crack the code as we chat with Vanessa Van Edwards about the science of people and how to optimize your behavior, interactions, and...
S12E18 To Peg or Not to Peg? w/ Rachman Blake
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't love a little up the butt talk? We're chatting with the hilarious storytelling extraordinaire Rachman Blake about his experience w...
S12E17: What's your Communication Style? w/ Sandy Weiner
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The key to a healthy relationship is communication....but are you a healthy communicator? From the lion to the scorpion, we're diving into the 4 c...
S12E16: Healing your Dating Wounds
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While it's tempting to blame the external stuff, oftentimes it's really the internal work that's holding us back. We're chatting this ...
S12E15: Slaying the Dating Apps w/ Dawoon Kang of Coffee Meets Bagel
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From algorithms to getting more matches, we're chatting with the founder of Coffee Meets Bagel, Dawoon Kang, about everything you need to know to ...
S12E14: Your Story, Well Told w/ Corey Rosen
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From date talk to the dreaded 'why are you still single' question, we're chatting with storytelling expert Corey Rosen about how to craft ...
S12E13: Is it Love or Love Bombing? w/ Dr. Diane
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you're getting showered with gifts, attention or affection, we want to feel like it's the real deal. But how do you know that this isn...
S12E12: Dating Post-Pandemic Part 2
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From video dates to finding love in the time of Corona, we're chatting with the rest of our community hosts Janis, Tony, Suanie, and Ryan about th...
S12E11: Dating Post-Pandemic Part 1
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As you swipe through profiles with vax cards, we can feel the end starting to near. But how have we all changed from the last year? Join us as we chat...
S12E10: Is Marriage the Be All End All?
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have been told that marriage is the end game...maybe...but also maybe not. We're hearing from our guest Alice about exiting her marriage and ne...
S12E9: Make Dating Fun Again w/ Jeff Harry
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear 'dating is like a job' or 'dating sucks'....but it doesn't have to! We're chatting with positive psychology coac...
S12E8: The Etiquette of Modern Dating w/ Myka Meier
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who should pay on the first date? Is there ever a time where ghosting is OK? Is there a polite way to break-up? We're finding out as we dive into ...
S12E7: Toxic Masculinity
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out the patriarchy isn't just harmful to women but also to freakin' men as we learn from talking to Joseph about his experience not fitt...
S12E6: Dating Younger Men
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking age gaps – dating younger, dating older, and the perceptions that come with both. Join us as we chat with Lindsey about her experi...
S12E5: Is it the Right Person or the Right Time?
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You all know that guy that's fiercely independent, has a revolving door of casual flings, and whose family and friends have determined will never ...
S12E4: Dating Trauma w/ Janis Isaman
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After all the ghosting, the breadcrumbing, the flaking – the one thing we don’t address is the trauma from it all. Join us as we chat with Janis ...
S12E3: Why is Sex so Closeted?
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking sex, no sex, arbitrary rules around sex, and shame around sex as we unpack the differences between straight and gay sexual "norm...
S12E2: How to Not Die Alone w/ Logan Ury
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We say we want the life partner...yet we focus on qualities that make a great prom date. Let's unpack with Logan Ury about the surprising science ...
S12E1: Socially Distant Yet Emotionally Available w/ Connor Beaton
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and about to break down exactly what it means to be emotionally available with men's coach and founder of ManTalks, Connor Beaton. ...
BONUS: Are you Dateable? w/ Nikki Novo from The Final Swipe
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From body language on video calls to dodging f*ckboys during COVID, these are the things we need to think about right now. We're talking in this w...
BONUS: What you know bout love
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Kamala & Doug's #relationshipgoals to Yue turning 40, there's so much to unpack as we also dive into the top 6 episodes that changed ...
BONUS: The Worst Dating Advice...from Dating Coaches
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're saying RIP to some of the worst dating advice we've heard from dating coaches. In this week's bonus episode, we'll discuss why c...
BONUS: Our 2021 Dating Predictions
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So dating in 2020 was a bit different than we expected yet ironically some of our predictions did come true! What's in store for 2021? On this wee...
BONUS: Setting your 2021 Intentions (for love)
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
F*ck our 2020 visions, it's time to set some 2021 intentions! We are officially in the offseason and diving into what you all shared about how you...
S11E20: Can you have it all? w/ May Lee
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you prioritize your career over relationships and starting a family? Will you regret it later....or not? We're chatting with new...
S11E19: Why can't we just be honest? w/ Jared Freid
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get honest for a minute as we chat with comedian Jared Freid about the root of "bad dating behavior" and why it can be so damn hard ...
S11E18: How you're wired (for relationships)
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're into attachment theory & personality types, prepare to have your mind blown as we chat with Dr. Avigail Lev, PsyD about how our thou...
S11E17: Dating with Depression
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you've experienced depression yourself or loved someone in the thick of it, it can be difficult to navigate relationships – if you let i...
S11E16: Body Image & Dating
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How much does body image play into our romantic relationships or lack thereof? Spoiler alert: quite a bit. Join us as we talk with Erin about some of ...
S11E15: Is 'too fast' a bad thing?
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a COVID-19 word, relationships are moving at turbo-speed...but is this a good thing? Join us as we talk with Ketan about dating during the pandemi...
S11E14: What's holding you back? w/ Nikki Novo
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if you knew you were on the right path when it came to finding true love? Join us as we chat with medium and author Nikki Novo about the biggest ...
S11E13: New Mindset, Who Dis? w/Case Kenny
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Like it or not, there's always gonna be curveballs when it comes to dating and relationships. The good news: you can fully control how you handle ...
S11E12: Sex, Lies, and Videotape
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No, this isn't a political scandal but a real-life story of lying, blackmail, and being caught red-handed on video. We're chatting with Layla ...
S11E11: Politics Aside: A Blind Date Experiment
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you date someone with opposing political views? We set up Tom and Kiki to check-in through various points of their virtual blind date about how th...
S11E10: It's all about the Journey
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your journey...your journey to L-O-V-E. Whether it's with a partner or your own self love, we're doing a mid-season solo (duet?) where we talk...
S11E9: Addicted to Love
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard of many forms of addiction: drugs, gambling, sex – but what about relationship addiction? We're unpacking what it mea...
S11E8: Puppy Play
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This may be doggy style with a mask...but not the way you're imagining. Join us as we get a glimpse into the world of puppy play as our guest Chri...
S11E7: Hacks to Looking your Best
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest: looks matter when it comes to dating. Whether it's on a dating app or the first time you meet IRL, we're chatting with ma...
S11E6: Interracial Love in 2020
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Love may know no color but it doesn't mean there's not a lot to consider, especially in our current climate. We're chatting with Kofo &...
S11E5: Sexless in the City
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk sex, no sex, our relationship with sex, and more as we're chatting with Kat Harris about her conscious decision to abstain from sex u...
S11E4: The Boyfriend Manual
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nope, this isn't like an instruction manual from IKEA but we're chatting with Vasanth about all the little things that help you become a bette...
S11E3: 51 First Dates
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When nothing seems to be going right in your dating life, the only logical step is to go on 51 first dates and document it all through a podcast, righ...
S11E2: Love in the Time of TikTok
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
And it goes like...download TikTok, make a video that goes viral, meet a cute girl, fly across the country, and define the relationship on your road t...
S11 E1: Trust in your timing
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you where you thought you'd be at 30? 40? 50? Especially when it comes to finding love, we're diving in with Christina Bradley, the author...
BONUS: How to Rethink Relationships Post-Quarantine w/ Liza & Kimmy from 51 First Dates
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From traveling (virtually) via Hinge to being #teamchrishell, we're wrapping up the dating app experiment and chatting with Kimmy & Liza on 51...
BONUS: The Museum of Modern Dating w/ Ken Page of Deeper Dating
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Would glory holes be in the museum of modern dating? Maybe in COVID-19 times! First, we'll run down the results of Julie's around the world da...
BONUS: Redefining how we Date & Communicate w/Kimmy Seltzer from Charisma Quotient
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So if we're all dating virtually, we can be anywhere, right? We'll kick off with a dating app experiment comparing different cities and then w...
BONUS: Love & Dating in the Time of COVID w/ Minji Chang from FirstofAll
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So if you just do doggy style in a mask, you're safe from COVID, right? Umm. Umm. nope. We're talking this week about sex during the pandemic ...
BONUS: The best & worst dating advice w/ Kinda Dating
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Love conquers all. Wait until he texts you first. Don't have sex for 90 days. There’s so much love advice out there, yet so much is so so bad. W...
BONUS: 6 Ways COVID-19 will forever change dating
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To say dating has changed in 2020 is the understatement of the year! We'll share our top 6 trends with everything from how singles and couples ar...
Season 10 Episode 21: An Open Letter to S****y Husbands
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you the silent killer of marriage was something so seemingly small, so avoidable? Join us as we chat with Matthew Fray about how a “...
Season 10 Episode 20: I Date Me First
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you break up with your long-term, live-in boyfriend right before COVID-19? You use this time...and you use it wisely. Join us as we ...
Season 10 Episode 19: What's your [personality] type?
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're an ISFJ, ENFP, INTP, or whatever it may be, we're here with Frank James to share how your personality type impacts the way you ...
Season 10 Episode 18: The Future of Sex Toys w/ Lora DiCarlo
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Omg. Omg. Ohhhh my god. Join us as we chat with Lora DiCarlo about the mind-blowing orgasm that inspired her to revolutionize the sex toy industry. We...
Season 10 Episode 17: Racism in Dating
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the death of George Floyd and the nation-wide protests for black lives matter this week, it's time we really pay attention to how racism play...
Season 10 Episode 16: Relationship. Are you sure you want one?
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Of course you want a relationship...but do you..do you? We unpack if we really need relationships with Simone and Brendon, who created their own great...
Season 10 Episode 15: He said YES!
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we still waiting for the man to propose in 2020? Join us as we chat with Lauren about how she proposed to her now fiancé and took control of ...
Season 10 Episode 14: The Art of Virtual Sex
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From sex parties to steamy video chats, it's getting hot in here this quarantine! Listen as we chat with Mischa Byruck about the art of phone sex ...
Season 10 Episode 13: Zumping
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You guessed it: there’s a new quarantine dating term. Listen in as we talk to Julia, who put zumping on the map through her viral tweet after being...
Season 10 Episode 12: Love is not enough w/ Mark Manson
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Love is all you need...or is it? This week we talk to best-selling author and blogger Mark Manson about why love is not enough to make relationships w...
Season 10 Episode 11: U up? Let's DFH w/ Jordana Abraham
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Despite all that’s been going on, dating app usage continues to soar...and we got to chat with Jordana Abraham, the founder of Betches and the datin...
Season 10 Episode 10: Love is Blind Part 2
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So is love blind? Find out which one of the ladies Ryan asked on a date and how their date went down amidst COVID-19. We discuss their perspectives of...
Season 10 Episode 9: Love is Blind Part 1
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We were so obsessed with Love is Blind that we recreated our own rendition! Follow along as we hear the impressions Ryan has of Rachel, Lacy & Tay...
Season 10 Episode 8: Quarantined from Fuckboys w/ Shallon Lester
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a pandemic...but luckily we got Shallon Lester to tell it like it is about how to not murder your partner during quarantine and how to use this...
Season 10 Episode 7: Six Feet Apart: Dating on Lockdown
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From video dates to virtual sex parties, we're finding out how daters are staying connected without leaving their home during this Coronavirus pan...