Dean and Dawes: Dating, Dread and Disaster

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Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

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Guest: Megan Spitfire McLauchlan from The Contending

Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy Gager

1)     Dire Literary Series Match Game show for Nadine Darling

https://timothygager.blogspot.com/search?q=match+game+nadine

2)     Megan’s Show co-founder of TheContending.com

https://thecontending.com/

3)     Can Men and Women be friends

4)     MAN IN THE KEYS (part 1 of 2)

5)     Dean’s new soundboard has some kinks

6)     APP TIME: Live Auction

7)     Megan’s Date

8)     LISTENER FEEDBACK

Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on National Public Radio. He also performs music as a solo singer-songwriter in The Timothy Gager Uno. 

 The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

Theme song, Man in the Keys and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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Guest: A Write-In Date from Trixie

Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy Gager

1)     Follow Up on Date My Age, and Prostate Issues

2)     Antidepressant Medication Talk

3)     Have another donut clip with Jim Schonfield 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXpcb5aTnPk

4)     LISTENER FEEDBACK

5)     APP TIME: Stalk Market

6)     Dean and Dawes sing songs about Russia and  from Sting

7)     Speed Racer Talk 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5XmMWnsiqU&list=RDe5XmMWnsiqU&start_radio=1

8)     Trixie’s Date

Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on National Public Radio. He also performs music as a solo singer-songwriter in The Timothy Gager Uno. 

 The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

Theme song, Man in the Keys and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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Guest: Special Episode with Lisa-

Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy Gager

1)     Florida Keys Trip Planning 

2)     Judy Bloom 

              https://judyblume.com/

3)     NFL Breast Cancer Scam

 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/05/nfl-breast-cancer-pink-women

4)     BREAKING NEWS about Accusations of Copyright Infringement! Too bad, it was a good segment from a very cool substack, which we won’t name 

5)     LISTENER FEEDBACK

6)     APP TIME: Love At First Fright 

7)     What is an Irish Goodbye?

Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on National Public Radio. He also performs music as a solo singer-songwriter in The Timothy Gager Uno. 

 The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

Theme song, Man in the Keys and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

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Guest: Special Episode with Romy-

Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy Gager

1)     Game Show Theme Songs

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62OdkdBwuIKwLYF0uiDkWi?si=88c58722534c4921

2)     Date My Age

https://www. datemyage.com

3)     LISTENER FEEDBACK

4)     APP TIME: Cook For You

5)     Song: Beauty School Dropout 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TOxhzAm7fY

6)     Eight Questions with Dean, Romy and Dawes, plus Official Dean and Dawes podcast examples

 Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on National Public Radio. He also performs music as a solo singer-songwriter in The Timothy Gager Uno. 

 The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

Theme song, Man in the Keys and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

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Guest: Randy 

Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy Gager

1)     Herb Alpert is still alive

https://herbalpert.com

2)     Podcast Guest Opportunities 

https://podcastguestopportunities.substack.com/

3)     Dean’s You Tube Channel 

https://www.youtube.com/@timothygager

4)     Philadelphia Phillies fans

https://catcountry1073.com/philadelphia-phillies-fans-worst-baseball-reputation/

5)     RANKER: Controversial Girlfriend Stories Which Made Us Want To Ditch Dating Forever 

6)     LISTENER FEEDBACK

7)     APP TIME: Gamer App

8)     James Randi

              The Magnificent Randi

Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on National Public Radio. He also performs music as a solo singer-songwriter in The Timothy Gager Uno. 

 The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

Theme song, Man in the Keys and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

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Guest: None

Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy Gager

1)     Herb Alpert is alive

https://herbalpert.com

2)     Let’s go to the Florida Keys!

https://www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/southeast/florida-keys/

3)     Florida Woman Felony Charged

https://abcnews4.com/news/nation-world/florida-woman-felony-charged-sexual-activity-family-dog-charlotte-county-malia-elizabeth-nummerdor 

4)     Baylen Out Loud 

https://www.tlc.com/shows/baylen-out-loud

5)     Dating with ADHD, and making a burrito with ADHD

6)     LISTENER FEEDBACK

7)     APP TIME: The Election App 

8)     Five Minutes of Boardwalk Talk

Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on National Public Radio. He also performs music as a solo singer-songwriter in The Timothy Gager Uno. 

 The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

Theme song, Man in the Keys and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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Congrats on our 75th Episode: Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

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Guest: Dar Dixon

Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy Gager

1)     Our Jingle makers: Aspartame Daddies new record: Sugar Rush Riot

https://aspartamedaddies.bandcamp.com/album/sugar-rush-riot

2)     Descendants song ALL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtZeUMkLVEE&t=2s 

3)     Tom Brady sells Pizza Hut. HUT HUT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fmGYQObO7A 

4)     About Dar Dixon HBO show: Bring Me the Beauties

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEecc5JvWbs 

5)     MAN IN THE KEYS SEGMENT

6)     LISTENER FEEDBACK

7)     TEAM JACKIE VS. TEAM TIM OR TEAM EDWARD VS. TEAM JACOB

https://www.reddit.com/r/twilight/comments/mpc9iy/team_edward_or_team_jacob/ 

8)     APP TIME: “Act Time”

9)     Join Dean and Dawes Facebook Group or follow Timothy Gager’s TikTok to see outtakes 

Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on National Public Radio. He also performs music as a solo singer-songwriter in The Timothy Gager Uno. 

 The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

Theme song, Man in the Keys and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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Guest: Mikey

Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy Gager

1)     Aspertame Daddies on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/aspartamedaddies/

2)     May 10, 2026 DEAN AND DAWES: Date Has Got A Gun!

        Oct 12, 2025 DEAN AND DAWES: Cat Man Don't! Guest: Steve from the 1st grade

3)     MAN IN THE KEYS SEGMENT

4)     LISTENER FEEDBACK

5)     The Wedding Planner movie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__PN6Hx1sQA

6)     APP TIME: “The Date Planner”

7)     Bill O’Reilly tantrum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-Y3HJNU_s

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Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on National Public Radio. He also performs music as a solo singer-songwriter in The Timothy Gager Uno. 

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 The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

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Theme song, Man in the Keys and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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Guest: Brooke

Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy Gager

1)     Dawe’s Birthday and 1-year Dean and Dawes Anniversary with 

2)     Top 5 most listened to episodes

3)     Dancing to the Clash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN1WwnEDWAM

4)        AI sex bot revives couple’s stale sex life: ‘Had experiences I didn’t know were possible’

https://nypost.com/2026/08/30/lifestyle/couple-says-sex-positive-chatbot-unlocked-their-erotic-potential/

5)     Marc Maron Movie: Are we good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_HbCDGjb_w

6)     LISTENER FEEDBACK

7)     APP TIME: “Say It Ain’t So”

Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on National Public Radio. He also performs music as a solo singer-songwriter in The Timothy Gager Uno. 

 The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

Theme song, Man in the Keys and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

If you want MERCH. Dean and Dawes Sweatshirts ($45), and t-shirts ($30)

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Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

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Guest: Danya Goldstein (https://www.instagram.com/danyacomedy/)

Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy Gager

1)     Racist Rice Krispees Comercial from the 70s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wky-0hFmaz4

2)     MAN IN THE KEYS

3)     LISTENER FEEDBACK

4)     APP TIME: Virtual Supermarket

Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and has been read on National Public Radio. He also performs music as a solo singer-songwriter in The Timothy Gager Uno. 

 The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

Theme song, Man in the Keys and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

If you want MERCH. Dean and Dawes Sweatshirts ($45), and t-shirts ($30)

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