Bumbling Idiots: The Online Dating Podcast for the Rest of Us

Sam and Evangeline discuss the perennial question that literally no woman has ever asked: "Is it possible for a pickup line to be too forward?" The answer is -- yes. And yet... apparently they still succeed sometimes. Evangeline regrets being a terrible feminist in the heat of the moment and Sam recounts how she uncharacteristically showed up for a date dressed to unimpress. 

Is chemistry between two people really that rare, or do we just think it's rare? Sam and Evangeline give it a breakdown. Also, circle j's, bulk condom orders and whatever else. 

Sam and Evangeline reflect on the value of mindfulness in dating, getting hit on out of the blue and the growing popularity of this podcast. Also, Evangeline learns of Burt Reynolds' recent passing. Stick around, it could get weird. No promises and no backsies. 

There's a whole world of declarative terms new online daters need to get familiar with in order to understand some profiles. Is it in poor form to share some of this info openly in a dating profile? Are the people who own those profiles aware how many strangers are seeing them? And who, exactly, wants to see Mitch McConnell in a speedo? Sam and Evangeline ponder these and other mysteries of the universe. 

The Thanksgiving Leftovers Special is pulled from two previous recordings that we couldn't find the right spot for... until now. This week looks at how to go down in style -- and by "down" we mean like the Hindenburg. We also get into the skill of sending opening texts to a match that are more likely to lead to engagement. These are skills anyone can learn! Buckle up, and maybe wear a helmet.

What do power grids, topless beaches in France and graceful exits have to do with one another? Basically nothing, except they're all in this episode. 

Sam and Evangeline discuss the etiquette of stopping communications with people while still in the earliest stages of only texting via a dating app, or very early dating. 

Sam and Evangeline discuss some key things Evangeline has learned in this process, specifically about critical aspects to setting up a successful profile. They also touch on some of the unexpected benefits of throwing yourself to the wolves of online dating, and how people might define "success" in online dating. 

(trigger warning... there's a trigger warning ahead) Sam and Evangeline start out discussing (trigger warning - grossness) repulsive eating sounds and an aversion to holes (if you don't like this, skip to about 5 minutes in). Then they get down to the knuckle-cracking business of discussing hitting the bottom of the Bumble barrel. Sam recalls the saddest date she ever had... where the man cried throughout (awkward)... and then the discussion gets... real, lovely and heartfelt. There's surfing, lonesome hearts, elevator pitches, and more. 

"Start the day with the end in mind..."

This week, Sam and Evangeline discuss the finer points of finery, as well as that one sweater Sam thinks Evangeline should torch.