Debating Dating

Rachel, Marc and Rob return to chat about their Bad Dates and delve into the second half of this episode's listener submissions. They discuss shite chat, stale sheets and the realities of sex parties. The usual. Rachel reveals the contents of her bedroom, Rob writes a self-help book ('Hot Old Cum' potentially being the working title) and Marc tells the tale of being sprayed with a water pistol midway through his comedy show. You can subscribe to Rob’s YouTube channel ...

This week Marc and Rachel are joined by comedian and podcaster Rob Mulholland to tackle the topic of terrible dates. Not unexpectedly, there was a lot of ground to cover on this issue, so much in fact that it’s been split into two seperate parts. Amongst many things addressed in this first instalment, Rachel, Marc & Rob reveal their own worst dating experiences, ponder the ethics of hooking up with someone you disagree with morally, and react to the first two of four audio sub...

This week Rachel and Marc discuss losing your virginity. They talk about the concept of virginity and the differing expectations men and women feel about it, reveal their own first sexual encounters. and comment on a few voice submissions from listeners who also share some embarrassing tales the first time they had sex - covering topics including car sex, condoms, and finding the right mood music to get down to. You can follow @debatingdating on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, where you ...

Rachel and Marc discuss catfishing alongside TikTok sensation - and Rachel's former after-school acting class partner - Ashley Campbell (@ashcambo). They chat spambots, how old a dating profile photo is allowed to be, and whether catfishing can be acceptable under certain circumstances. Ashley reveals her secret photo trick to get more matches, Rachel recalls the mystery of her school's Bebo Catfisher, while Marc tells the story of the time he got catfished at the Ritz Carlton.&nb...

This week Marc and Rachel look at the concept of "Shooting Your Shot", the modern parlance for asking out the person you fancy, or working up the courage to tell that special someone how you really feel. They discuss the differing expectations on men and women when it comes to making the first move, the fine line between romance and creepiness, and as ever take a look at some listener submissions.You can follow @debatingdating on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, where you can send in your own s...

This week Rachel and Marc discuss dating during the pandemic. Having avoiding the topic so far, with the one year anniversary of the first lockdown fast-approaching they felt it was time to dedicate an episode to how the pandemic has affected dating.Joined by writer Jade Birkin of JadedDating, they talk socially-distanced dates, the unexpected role sexting may play in keeping coronavirus cases down, and how the pandemic puts people in the awkward position of either forming extended hous...

Marc and Rachel have a look at the concept of "The Ick", aka that feeling of being instantly turned off. With various submissions from listeners explaining their biggest "ick" moments, Rachel and Marc discuss what gives them the ick and if they've ever done anything to give it to someone else. They round off the episode with one particular submission from a listener who ends up giving the opposite impression of how his date went than he perhaps intended.You can follow @debatingdat...

Rachel and Marc discuss the topic of ghosting with comedian and friend of the show Gareth Mutch. Gareth reveals the time he uncharacteristically became the perpetrator of a ghosting, Rachel explains the different flavours of ghosting (including 'soft ghosting' and being 'zombied'), while Marc reflects on how an encounter with a cash machine gave him a wider perspective on a girl who left him on read. They also have a good laugh at four very entertaining listener submissions on the...

More of a deep dive in this one as Marc and Rachel have a slightly more serious discussion on the topic of attraction. They debate the familiar archetypes of "nice guys" and "bad boys" (and what their female equivalents might be) as well covering areas including love at first sight, "types" and self-esteem. Marc brings up the psychological concept known as "The Propinquity Effect" that suggests proximity breeds intimacy... which Rachel thinks may explain why "workmances" are such ...

Rachel and Marc are joined by Shetland-based comedian and storyteller Marjolein Robertson for a discussion of first crushes, first kisses, and first forays into the world of romance. Marjolein explains what the dating scene was like whilst growing up in Shetland and the different meanings "bagging aff" with someone can have. Marc, Rachel and Marjolein share stories of how they broke their VL's, various embarrassing tales of teenage romance (and lack thereof), as well as listening ...