Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships
Episodes
S14E18: Putting Yourself First w/ The Confident Collective
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between self-care, self-sacrifice, and selfishness, when it comes to dating & relationships? We're chatting with Rae...
#brunchtalk: Should I date my co-worker?
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Office romance...is it a do or a don't? While your co-workers could definitely be viable prospects, there's also a lot more on the line when y...
S14E17: A New Definition of Family
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
These days there's no on right way to have a relationship, so why would having a family be any different? We're chatting with David, Zeke, and...
#brunchtalk: Can you stay friends with an ex?
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When the relationship ends and a platonic friendship is on the table....could it work or is it better to remove this person from your life? On this we...
S14E16: The Science of Self-Awareness (in dating) w/ Dr. Tasha Eurich
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We think we're self aware, but are we? And why is this so essential for romantic relationships? We're chatting with Dr. Tasha Eurich about why...
#brunchtalk: When should I have the DTR convo?
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ah the million dollar question: when to define the relationship. How do you make sure you don't do it too early? Or do you risk doing it too late ...
S14E15: Dating in your 20s, 30s and 40s w/ Rob Rivera
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we grow older and wiser, what we want and need from a relationship can shift dramatically. We're chatting with Rob about his journey from datin...
#brunchtalk: Why do I keep getting rejected?
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When another date or budding relationship doesn't work out, it can feel like a sucker-punch in the stomach. You start to question what you're ...
S14E14: Dating as an Asian American Woman in Today's World w/ Janet Wang
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the racism from COVID-19 and the rise of Asian hate crimes, it's been a scary time to be Asian American. But how does this extend to dating? ...
#brunchtalk: Is there a future when one partner earns more than the other?
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything's all fun and games until finances enter the picture – especially when there is a big pay disparity between partners. Is your relati...
S14E13: When You Know, You Know
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As cliche as it sounds, the right person can be right around the corner....or maybe even someone you already know. We're chatting with Trace about...
#brunchtalk: How Can I Stop Being Jealous of My Friend's Relationships?
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it feels like you're always the third wheel or the only single one in the group, it's tough to not be jealous that your friends found the...
S14E12: Taming Your Inner Critic w/ Katie Sturino
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even the best of us can start to believe that inner voice that wonders if we’re too fat, too skinny, too tall, too short, too light, too dark – wh...
#brunchtalk: Help! I've been dickmatized
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been in a situation where you know it's not your person....yet you keep staying because the sex is so.damn.good? We feel you as we chat on th...
S14E11: Performance Anxiety (In the Bedroom)
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sex can be so enjoyable yet so stressful at the same time....especially when you're dating someone new. We're chatting with Dean about recover...
#brunchtalk: What's the difference between being too picky and settling?
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh the dreaded s word….settling. We’re all so afraid to “settle” yet how do we know when we are being so picky that no one can meet our standa...
S14E10: From No Relationship Experience to Engaged w/ Sydney Lotuaco
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of stressing about our relationship history, we're here to chat with Sydney Lotuaco about how she ended up engaged to her first real partn...
#brunchtalk: How can I stay emotionally open when I've been burned?
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you've been ghosted one too many times or have had a string of dates that just didn't work out, it can be incredibly challenging to st...
S14E9: True Stories of Dating App Scams
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From being swindled for money to catching a catfisher, we're chatting with real people in our community to see the prevalence of romance scams lik...
#brunchtalk: What should I do when my ex comes back?
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You are finally getting over your ex that broke your heart when BAM they text, call, DM, or get in touch whatever way they can. Does it mean anything ...
S14E8: The 7 Love Languages w/ Molly Owens
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the antiquated 5 Love Languages, it's time we got some new ones with a modern twist! We're digging into the new 7 love styles with CEO ...
#brunchtalk: Is Bad Sex a Dealbreaker?
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DUN DUN DUUUUN!! Cue the dramatic music as we chat about what to do when sex is anything but hot. What do you do? How do you handle it? And is there a...
S14E7: What's Your PQ in Relationships? w/ Shirzad Chamine
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard of EQ, IQ, and now we're discussing PQ! Listen as we chat with Shirzad Chamine about the ways we're sabotaging our l...
#brunchtalk: What To Do When They Don't Text Back
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into the worst.feeling.ever when you send that text out only to be left on read 4 hours later. What do you do? How do you handle it? ...
S14E6: Securing Your Anxious Attachment w/ Kirstie Taylor
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anxious daters! It's time to finally feel more secure in your love life as we chat with Kirstie Taylor about navigating the anxious attachment sty...
S14E5: Have You Had a Microwave Relationship?
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do relationships that start off so hot and heavy tend to cool down after a month or two? We're chatting with Emir about what we're coining...
S14E4: Dating a Workaholic
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With thin boundaries between work and life nowadays, we're diving into the line between career-oriented and work-obsessed as we chat with Caitlin ...
S14E3: Who Will You Meet in the Wild? w/Will Rocklin
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From meeting IRL in your city to a solo trip on the other side of the world, we're discussing how you can meet romantic prospects in the wild as w...
S14E2: Death to the Daterview w/ Celeste Headlee
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to connect better on your dates, we're about to drop some techniques as we chat with journalist Celeste Headlee about how we can have ...
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...