Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships
Episodes
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...
Season 10 Episode 6: Coming out as Bisexual in your Marriage
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Coronavirus to coming out in your marriage – there’s no predicting what can happen! We talk to Chris about discovering his sexuality later in...
Season 10 Episode 5: Millennial vs. Gen Z dating
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We got a Gen Z in the house! Listen as we talk to Zoe about what it's like to date as someone who’s been using digital technology their entire l...
Season 10 Episode 4: Too Old to Date
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we talk to Brad about the time pressure of dating as you get older – even for men. We discuss the challenges of dating in your 30’s wh...
Season 10 Episode 3: PHD in Mansplaining
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk to Mindy about her one-sided date where it felt like the whole time she was getting mansplained. We discuss how to respond to dates...
Season 10 Episode 2: Is Communication ruining your sex life?
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we talk with Tommy Danger Kim about his unexpected divorce – and how it's impacting his dating life 4 years later. We discuss why comm...
Season 10 Episode 1: Taking Sexy Back
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk with Dr. Alexandra Solomon about how to own your sexuality and create the relationship you want. We discuss making sex a less shame...
BONUS: Dateable Unplugged LIVE From SF
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for a sneak peek into our inaugural live show in SF. We flipped the script and had Logan Ury interview us for a change! We discuss why we star...
BONUS: Confessions Of A Bartender LIVE from Mad River in NYC
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we chat with Ryan live at his bar, Mad River, in the Upper East Side of New York City. We discuss what bartenders observe on your dates, id...
BONUS: Live from The Wing NYC: Love (& Sex) At Any Age w/ Cirkel
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we share a live podcast where we talk with a panel of daters across ages in their 20's, 30's and 40+. We discuss what changes (and...
BONUS: The State Of Dating In 2020
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we talk about the trends we’re seeing in the dating world – and future predictions going into the new year. We discuss the next wave of ...
Season 9 Episode 20: Dating With Dignity w/ Marni Battista
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Marni Battista about how she regained her own dignity when dating – and why this is essential for anyone dating right now. W...
Season 9 Episode 19: The Next Chapter Of Dating
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we talk to Andy about the many phases of his dating life – from being new in town/ having fun to wanting more to deciding to move abroad....
Season 9 Episode 18: Is Monogamy A Thing Of The Past?
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we talk to Cathy about her journey from saving herself for marriage to having multiple partners – at once. We discuss why it’s so diffic...
Season 9 Episode 17: Getting (that Libido) Up
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we talk to Amit about how he increased his testosterone levels and libido to better his sex life. We discuss how ‘not getting it up’ ca...
Season 9 Episode 16: Attachment Theory
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Lauren Korshak MFT about attachment styles and how they play into our adult dating patterns. We talk about the different style...
Season 9 Episode 15: Rated X
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we hear from Lou Cass about being a porn star in the ’80s and how porn has changed over the years. We discuss the highs and lows of being ...
Season 9 Episode 14: The Science Of Dating
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we talk to Logan Ury about how behavioral science –the how and why we make decisions – plays into everything in dating from profile pho...
Season 9 Episode 13: Eternal Bachelor
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk to Michel about his bachelor lifestyle and his existential debate between clubbing every weekend vs. settling down. We discuss the ...
Season 9 Episode 12: Zipper Dick
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Elizabeth tells us about one of her funny dating stories that luckily avoided a trip to the ER. We discuss how to deal with unfortunate situ...
Season 9 Episode 11: First Date In 12 Years
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Jeff tells us about his first date in 12 years with our co-host and producer Julie. We discuss being on dating apps at different stages of ...
Season 9 Episode 10: Falling Into Relationships
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk to Dave about how he seems to fall in and out of relationships without thinking much about it. We discuss bringing awareness into ...
Season 9 Episode 9: Singles in America 2019 with Helen Fisher
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we talk to Helen Fisher, a world-renowned researcher, and unpack the results of her Singles in America study. We discuss this concept of fas...
Season 9 Episode 8: Why People Cheat: An Exclusive Interview with Ashley Madison
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we talk to members and the staff at Ashley Madison about why people cheat and have affairs. We discuss the motivations of the people coming...
Season 9 Episode 7: Dating as a Single Mother
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we chat with Rebecca about dating and meeting her now-husband while raising her daughter on her own. We discuss making decisions that are ri...
Season 9 Episode 6: Deeper Dating with Ken Page
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Ken Page about the revelations he learned along the way after being chronically single for years. We discuss moving out of you...
Season 9 Episode 5: Broken Engagement with a Twist
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we chat with Jane about how she broke off her engagement to her college boyfriend due to falling in love with a woman. We discuss the fallo...
Season 9 Episode 4: The Inventor of Online Dating with Match.com founder Gary Kremen & David Kushner
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we talk to Gary Kremen, the inventor of online dating, and author David Kushner about the rise of Match.com and Sex.com. We discuss the earl...
Season 9 Episode 3: In Reality with Ann Lupo
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Ann Lupo about her painful experience with unrequited love that inspired her movie In Reality. We discuss being consumed with ...
Season 9 Episode 2: Dating the CEO of a Startup Part 2
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we check in with Josh about his journey from not having time to date as CEO of Monday Motorbikes to getting engaged to his fiancé. We discu...
Season 9 Episode 1: Is There Still Sex In The City? with Candace Bushnell
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk to Candace Bushnell to see 'Is There Still Sex in the City?' when dating as a 50-something woman after divorce. We discuss ...
BONUS: Our Top Episodes That Have Changed How We Date And Find Love
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we share our top Dateable episodes that have changed the way we date and approach finding love. We discuss our own personal journeys and how...
BONUS: Top 5 Tips to Spice up your Online Dating Profile with Matchmaker Courteney Kay
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we talk to Courtney Kay about her top 5 tips to spice up your online dating profile. We discuss what you can do to stand out in a sea of ot...
BONUS: Everything you need to know about dating on 'The Wise Woman Podcast' with Erin Rachel Doppelt
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Yue & Julie are interviewed on 'The Wise Woman Podcast' by Erin Rachel Doppelt and we talk about why we started the podcast, the...
Season 8 Episode 19: Quest For Love with Ryan Van Duzer
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Van Duzer tells us about how he fell head over heels in love, only for it to end almost as quickly as it started. We discuss getting through the ...
Season 8 Episode 18: The Love Gap with Jenna Birch
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Birch, the author of 'The Love Gap', shares her research about why men don’t always pursue the women they claim they want. We discuss ...
Season 8 Episode 17: Can a Man Still Date in the #MeToo Era?
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Solomon of ManSchool and The Good Men Project talks about how men can approach, date, and relate with women in the current climate. We discuss...
Season 8 Episode 16: Let's Talk About Sex
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Celeste shares what it’s like to work(and date) as a sex coach and how her practice differs from a sex therapist. We talk about learning how to enjo...
Season 8 Episode 15: Going The Distance
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David & Sammi talk about navigating a long-distance relationship over the last ~2 years. We discuss dealing with international time zones and logi...
Season 8 Episode 14: Love, Dating, and Ghosting Across Ages
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Inês share how their dating lives are similar and different at age 31 and 70. We discuss the basic dating dilemmas that seem to prevail, t...
Season 8 Episode 13: Sexual Racism
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris tells us about sexual racism and how this shows up in his life as a black gay male. We discuss the extreme bluntness on Grindr, what it’s like...
Season 8 Episode 12: Vagina Tingles
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Erin from the Wise Woman Podcast talks to us about what it really means to date mindfully through both eastern and western practices. We discuss honin...
Season 8 Episode 11: (Dating) Rhythm & Blues
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Donovan shares what it’s like to date as a musician and how it’s not all the glitz and glamour you may think. We discuss the stereotypes associate...
Season 8 Episode 10: Don't wanna be played no more
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ali responds to Leon’s PSA to women and shares her story of how she learned to deal with players. We discuss unlearning beliefs that this is just ho...
Season 8 Episode 9: A Sex Journal
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Caleb and Levina share how they created a sex journal for couples to reflect on and explore their sex life together. We discuss investing in your inti...
Season 8 Episode 8: Breaking out of an Abusive Relationship
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ify tells us about her experience being in an abusive relationship and how she finally ended and recovered from it. We talk about abuse spanning beyon...
Season 8 Episode 7: Hot for Ginger
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jack shares the biases that come from dating as a redheaded male – from being ruled out of the dating pool to being fetishized for his hair color. W...
Season 8 Episode 6: Losing my Virginity (at 35)
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah tells us about her newfound active sex life at 35 after breaking away from her Mormon upbringing. We discuss experiencing all the pleasure the b...
Season 8 Episode 5: Saved by the Bell (Pepper)
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kiran shares one of his quirkier dates that stood out over the years – and the awkwardness that occurred along the way. We discuss making the most o...
Season 8 Episode 4: 8-year Friends with Benefits
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Julie and Andrew tell us about their 8-year journey from friends with benefits to a fully committed relationship. We discuss the evolutions that happe...
Season 8 Episode 3: PSA to Women
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leon shares a PSA to women about how men will run all over them if they aren’t smart about dating. We discuss the tactics used to take advantage of ...
Season 8 Episode 2: Gold Standard
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline tells us about her first love that made such an impression on her that no one else can ever live up to it. We discuss why some people make su...
Season 8 Episode 1: The Exit Interview
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason shares how he’s had hundreds of first dates that didn’t go anywhere – and will now hear live feedback from 5 of his past dates about why t...
BONUS: Top 10 Date Ideas that aren't basic for 2019
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Before we start Season 8, tune in for our Top 10 Date Ideas that aren't basic to help you come up with more fun and unique ways to connect with yo...
BONUS: Top 5 Dating Resolutions for 2019
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Before we start Season 8, tune in for our top 5 dating resolutions for 2019 to help you become happier, healthier, and smarter daters.WE WROTE A BOOK!...
BONUS: Check in with Past Guests Part 2
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we chat with more past guests about their dating lives. We talk to Kat who set out for new adventures abroad in Season 5, Sheel who's on...
BONUS: Check in with Past Guests Part 1
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we catch up with some of our past guests to hear about what's happening in their love lives. We chat with Shelby who we set up on a bli...
Season 7 Episode 22: Marriage 101
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Alexandra Solomon shares how to build loving and lasting relationships from her popular course at Northwestern University: Marriage 101. We discuss...
Season 7 Episode 21: Single and Lovin' it
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Robert, Jade, and Larry tell us why they love being single and how they embrace it instead of feeling societal pressure to settle down. We discuss the...
Season 7 Episode 20: The Manfunnel
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Weks tells us how she started dating like a well-oiled machine which led to meeting and marrying her husband in less than a year. We discuss th...
Season 7 Episode 19: Venmo John Tells All
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Graham from the Bachelor in Paradise and the Bachelorette tells us what it’s like to date on reality TV.. We talk about what really happens beh...
Season 7 Episode 18: Just Keep Going
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie tells us how she met her now-husband Rob first online, only never to meet, and then reconnected with him through a chance encounter. We talk a...
Season 7 Episode 17: Mental Health & Dating
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan from Reflect talks to us about the impact of mental health when it comes to dating and relationships. We talk about the change in stigma over...
Season 7 Episode 16: At My Service
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ms. Emilie tells us what it’s like to be a pro dominatrix and how she transitioned from software engineer into this role. We discuss the range of se...
Season 7 Episode 15: The Average Joe
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Vince talks to us about his experience from the deep end of the dating pool as a middle-aged short guy with no game. We talk about how men also face s...
Season 7 Episode 14: Nothing to Lose
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda shares how she took her dating life into her own hands by making the first move with men. We talk about low-risk yet bold ways to approach in r...
Season 7 Episode 13: Do Unicorns exist?
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ellis and Charlotte share their experiences dating a couple where they were the ones entering the relationship as the third. We discuss the terminolog...
Season 7 Episode 12: Rock Bottom
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa shares a disastrous hookup story that made her re-examine her dating life and realize it was time for a change. We discuss the importance of s...
Season 7 Episode 11: Do nice guys finish last? with Tripp Kramer of Tripp Advice
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tripp from Tripp Advice and the "How To Talk to Girls" podcast talks to us about the “nice guy” syndrome and how to confidently meet and a...
Season 7 Episode 10: Rewriting the Rules Part 2
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Margot is back to share the most surprising and awesome twist in her love life: how she has fallen in love with a woman – with her girlfriend Elisa....
Season 7 Episode 9: Rewriting the Rules Part 1
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Margot tells us about her new approach to finding love and how she’s breaking the “rules” of dating. We discuss social constructs that disadvant...
Season 7 Episode 8: Friends with (other) benefits
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby shares how he stays friends with girls he meets on dating apps – and also their current boyfriends. We discuss why being the “nice guy” ca...