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  • First date conversation topics

    We look at how to keep an interesting dialogue going during a first date and how it's okay to be "one and done" with someone. On a lighter note, we also discuss karaoke etiquette and plans for post-COVID life.


    0:30: “When is it a good time to talk about your ex with your partner?”
    3:48: “Do you have any advice for first date conversation starters?”
    6:41: Why do you follow people on social media who you don’t care about?
    7:20: First date conversation starters (continued)
    9:06: “What do you suggest to keep things fun for quarantine dates?”
    11:48: How to go about giving back things to your ex they would want back
    15:50: We have concert tickets, but broke up. Who keeps the tickets?
    18:47: Karaoke etiquette
    20:15: Putting more positivity and kindness into the world
    21:05: My post-COVID plans for dealing with friends
    22:42: Getting “discovered” at karaoke

    26 min
  • Being a "bonus mom" with writer and coach Marisa Donnelly

    The insanely talented Marisa Donnelly joins the show to discuss her career at Thought Catalog, how to come up with fresh content everyday, being a "bonus mom" to her boyfriend's son and more.


    Follow her work at @_marisadonnelly, @bealightcollective, @momishmoments and @stepbystepparents.

    1:49: Marisa Donnelly background
    3:50: How would you describe your experience at Thought Catalog?
    5:23: Advice for coming up with fresh content every day
    6:36: What else is on your bucket list?
    12:36: What were your initial thoughts about dating a single father?
    16:58: What were people in your life telling you early into your relationship?
    22:11: What was it like meeting your boyfriend’s son?
    23:50: What is one of the biggest challenges of dating a single parent?
    25:11: “How do I tell a guy I’ve been talking to how I really feel?”
    28:51: What is a misconception of dating a single parent?
    31:52: “How do you ask if your hook-up partner is talking to someone else?”
    35:16: Knowing what you’re getting into when dating a single parent
    40:02: What have you learned from being a “bonus mom”?
    42:10: Best piece of advice for anyone dating a single parent?

    48 min
  • The past does not always stay in the past

    Breaking with traditional episodes, this chat was more of a confessional about something from my past that has stuck with me years after the fact.


    Topics from the episode include (in order):

    • The kind of breakup that messes with you

    • Getting closure
    • Age does not determine life experience
    • Why you should not keep your guard up
    • “Is it a red flag that I haven’t dated in 10 years?”
    • Why I believe in love — at any age
    • Having equal effort in a relationship
    • Talking about exes
    • Trusting your own process
    • Do not “stay together for the kids”

    36 min
  • When things hit the... OnlyFans

    In this episode of Daily Mike Drop, we discuss talking to your partner when you’re unhappy, what to do if your partner is subscribing to OnlyFans accounts and more.

    29 min
  • How to approach women at the bar (with Kristin Hutchison)

    In what was one of my most anticipated episodes, comedic storyteller and bartender Kristin Hutchison joined the show to serve up tips for marriage, dating, how to approach women at the bar and more.

    Tune into Kristin's weekly Instagram Live chat on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. ET at @kristinbeingkristin.

    1:34: Kristin Hutchison background

    2:16: How is a comedic storyteller different from a comedian?
    6:50: Being a female bartender in Boston
    9:15: What are some cringeworthy moments you’ve seen as a bartender?
    13:45: Tips for how guys can not come off creepy in bars
    15:12: Why shutting down a bad date early is a good thing
    18:12: Being blunt without being rude
    20:04: Stop trying to “fix” people
    26:00: What it means to “set the bar high” in dating
    28:13: What scares you the most?
    33:05: How many chances should you give a person?
    36:15: Do you find it easier to teach your son about women, given your jobs?
    40:13: Keeping up with the Joneses in parenting
    41:38: How #TeaWithGaryVee has changed your life

    51 min
  • Taking your friendship to the next level

    In this episode of Daily Mike Drop, we take a look at how friendships factor in to relationships — in all forms. One of my regular viewers, Kaitlyn Hunter, joined the chat in the second half of the show to provide some additional insight.


    1:35: How come my ex wants to stay in my life after leaving me?
    6:37: I’m growing feelings for my best friend, but I’m hesitant to date him
    8:20: Wholesome moment
    11:03: How do I avoid the friend zone?
    18:15: You know what YOU know
    19:50: How do you prove to a girl that you want a future with her?
    25:00: Kaitlyn Hunter joins the show
    29:22: Why is catfishing so rampant?
    31:40: Why is cheating accepted nowadays?
    34:09: Once a cheater, always a cheater?
    37:48: How do you know when someone’s intentions are pure?
    40:00: When is a good time to unleash the baggage?
    41:35: How do you forgive yourself for mistakes you made in the past?
    43:00: How do you get over trust issues that stem from people in your past?

    47 min
  • Misconceptions and struggles of LGBTQ relationships (with Kita Adams)

    LGBTQ relationships coach Kita Adams joined the show to discuss how she got into relationship coaching, common struggles members of the LGBTQ community go through, how straight people can be allies to LGBTQ members and more.

    Follow Kita on Instagram and Twitter at @kitaadamscoaching.

    1:13: Kita Adams background

    3:00: Why did you want to go into relationship coaching?
    8:15: What are some of the biggest struggles both single people and couples face in dating?
    11:16: What are some misconceptions of the LGBTQ community?
    13:20: How do you feel about the way LGBTQ members are portrayed in TV and movies?
    16:20: How do you respond to people saying being gay is a choice?
    17:27: What is the best way for parents to react to their child coming out?
    19:22: How was your experience coming out?
    21:08: How can straight people be the best possible ally to the LGBTQ community?
    25:30: Why do you think there is still such a stigma around gay men in major pro sports?
    34:20: What are the best dating apps for the LGBTQ community?

    42 min
  • How to deal with your ex after a breakup

    In this episode of Daily Mike Drop, we talk a lot about exes and how we should deal with them.

    0:54: How to deal with insecurity over people throwing themselves at your significant other

    7:15: Ever have an ex trash talk their ex? How do you deal with it?
    11:00: How do you deal with a breakup or prepare for a breakup?
    15:21: Is it a good idea to be friends with your ex after you break up?
    18:36: How do you tell a guy you like him?
    21:49: A misconception around being “ghosted”
    22:22: When is it okay to reach out after a breakup?
    24:35: How can someone gain confidence?
    27:06: How can you tell if a guy likes you?
    30:50: How do you overcome rejection?

    42 min
  • Landing your dream job (with Dustin Lee)

    Vaynermedia videographer Dustin Lee, who produces the morning show #TeaWithGaryVee, discusses unexpectedly landing his dream job, what Gary Vaynerchuk is like behind the scenes, dating apps and more.

    Follow Dustin on Instagram at @dustinnotjustin and on Twitter at @dustynotjusty.

    2:30: VaynerMedia vs. Team GaryVee

    5:48: Road to VaynerMedia
    13:29: Tips for getting on #TeaWithGaryVee
    16:24: Most valuable lesson learned from GaryVee
    18:20: GaryVee the boss vs. GaryVee the man
    23:12: Going as “Tinder” for Halloween
    24:35: Opinions on dating apps
    32:25: Advice for content creators
    39:24: Advice for moving on from a breakup
    42:13: Creating content for different platforms
    46:40: Getting called Justin, not Dustin

    48 min
  • Moving to Instagram Live

    The "Daily Mike Drop" moves from TikTok to Instagram Live, which will allow the show to host guests and be available in podcast form. In this episode, we discuss trusting your partner when you tend to overthink things.

    39 min

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"Daily Mike Drop" is an Instagram Live show and podcast hosted by Mike Zacchio that covers all matters of love, dating, and relationships. You can tune into the show and have your questions answered…