In this episode, Aly Maughan takes us on a rollercoaster through the wild world of dating after 40—where Utah’s focus on youth and appearance collides with Nashville’s guitar-toting dreamers. From ghosting and catfishing to a millionaire straight out of a true-crime special, her stories are equal parts jaw-dropping and laugh-out-loud. And yes, she once kept an entire dinner afloat with nothing but Harry Potter trivia. Buckle up—it’s messy, it’s hilarious, and it’s very, very real.

(00:00) 🚨 A high-profile CEO date so bizarre it could’ve been a Dateline pilot.

(02:00) 💍 Some backstory on Aly’s divorce

(04:00) 📱 Back on the apps: swipes, surprises, and profiles that don’t quite match reality.

(07:00) 🕵️‍♀️ When the local dating scene gets messy—very messy.

(10:00) 📚 Some men skipped Dating Etiquette 101, and it shows.

(13:00) ⚡ A first date that went dangerously sideways—thankfully Aly came prepared.

(16:00) ✨ From survival mode to thriving: the “Year of Yes” that changed everything.

(22:00) 🎤 Salt Lake vs. Nashville—two cities, two very different dating pools.

(27:00) 🚌 The kind of “you won’t believe this” date story you’ll be telling your friends about.

(30:00) 🧙 A dinner so awkward Aly had to conjure some magic to keep it moving.

(32:00) 🦄 When a date’s “big reveal” turns into something straight out of left field.

(34:00) 🏦 Another date, another jaw-dropping confession.

(35:00) 🌹 But yes—there are good ones out there. One proved it.

(37:00) 🎢 Why more options don’t always mean better outcomes.

(40:00) 🔥 Sparks aren’t everything. Sometimes the slow burn wins.

(43:00) 🧘‍♀️ Rejection at 40 hits different—and maybe that’s a good thing.

(50:00) 🍝 A self-proclaimed “rich guy” whose dinner plans didn’t quite match the hype.

(52:00) 🌟 Aly’s best advice for dating after divorce—and why the timing matters more than the app.

(54:00) 🎬 Final four: concerts, casting, and what she’s truly found at 40.