#11: Is Valentine's Day a multi-billion dollar marketing ploy perpetuated by soulless corporations? Yes. But is it the perfect time to make an extra effort to show love to yourself and others? Also yes.

After hearing Episode 10, listener Matt decides to step up his game and writes in asking for good date ideas. Determined to leave this world less boring than they found it, Amanda and Julia rattle off nineteen.

From physical activities that won't leave you sweaty, to a surefire way to exude BDE, this list has range. Whether you're a nude painting enthusiast, a vandal, or something in between, we've got you covered.

After giving you the fish, the girls teach you how to fish by sharing their proprietary list of six qualities that separate a meh date from a great one.

Because if it's not fun, what's the point?

The Recs of the Week this week are a Custom Vintage Viewfinder and a Custom Postcard Book.

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