Kendall Long wants to get to the bottom of what SCARES US about dating, getting close to someone, and navigating our way through the tough times in relationships. So who better to bring onto the show than Bachelor Nation's, Taylor Nolan to discuss OUR FEARS. These two tackle everything from how to move past your fear of commitment, how to manage the ugliest of relationship fights, and why moving through a fear of rejection is the most important journey your heart can take. Plus, both Kendall and Taylor answer some of YOUR questions about the search for self-respect in a relationship, changing compatibility, and the fears around getting your heart broken.

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While Doug and his Equestrian match weren't a match made in podcast heaven, he's RETURNED to the studio to see if sparks fly with Unsolicited Advice podcast host, Taryne! Kendall navigates these two through a creature battle, a lively game of categories, and some pretty intense Questions You'd Never Want to Ask On A First Date (tm) like "Why are you still single?" and "What are the important rules for a first date?" Both Doug and Taryne chat about being ready to put themselves out there and their hearts on the line for the right person, but are THEY the right people for each other?

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It's a little more somber today on Down to Date as host Kendall Long brings in her friend, Rachael Kevin to discuss BREAKUPS. Kendall addresses why she and long-term boyfriend, Joe Amabile ended their relationship, the difficulties surrounding announcing a breakup when your relationship is public, and how to remain loving and supportive through a breakup. Rachael, who went through a major breakup about a year ago, shares her own experiences with Kendall and both chat about how to know when you're ready to move on and find love again.

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What happens when Kendall Long invites two MORE reality TV veterans onto Down to Date? You get a battle of the minds and CHARMS with questions like "Have you cried on television?" and "Do you think a part of your personality needs to be improved?" That's right, Kendall's joined by former "Survivor" and "Ex on the Beach contestant", Jay and "Are You The One?" contestant, Ashleigh to discuss everything from Ashleigh's baby name list to shared family loss. These two are open, honest, and, have got a great banter going, but is it enough to take them to date two?

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Are relationships ever REALLY over? Are you ready to get married? Kendall Long sits down with some of these "forbidden first date questions" and love-hopefuls David Barta and Heather Martin to see if romance is indeed in the air! This isn't the first time dating in front of a camera for these two - David first graced the television show Paradise Hotel, while Heather was on season 23 of The Bachelor and that's NOT all these two have in common. Conversations about family, faith, and the drive to succeed in entertainment easily flow between these reality TV alums. But is true love in the cards?

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Mazen and Jenna join Kendall Long in the studio for a bubbly first date! It's not all sunshine and roses though, as the two fresh acquaintances have to navigate their way through conversations around exes, why they're still single, and why their day-to-day organizational skills may need a little attention. Later, Mazen seems to be smitten as offers to go skydiving with Jenna! They're total sweethearts and they're both very driven and work-oriented, but is their room in their lives for a little love?

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Who would win in a fight between an air-bending raccoon and Abraham Lincoln? Frank and Leanne get to the bottom of this as they do a CREATURE BATTLE on their first date chaperoned by Kendall Long! These two get the competition going fast as they debate which creature/persona would win and ALSO through a game of rapid-fire categories. Not only that, they get real REAL fast as they discuss what it's like to go through the death of a parent and through a tough friend breakup. They are both honest, funny, and charming, but are Frank and Leanne ready for date number two?

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Matt and Tiffany are no strangers to dating in front of a camera. Between his experience on Bachelor in Paradise and hers on Fetch Me a Date, the two already have plenty in common, which is why Kendall Long thought they'd be a perfect pair to experience a podcast date together! This date proves to show they had even more in common than they had originally anticipated - they're both from the south, both grew up playing soccer, and they even open up enough to reveal that they both want 3 kids someday. But Matt and Tiffany have been burned before from their on-camera dating experiences, which they discuss during the In-Depth Questions sections. Will their past experiences keep them from experiencing something new and exciting with each other?

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! And in honor of the new year AND decade, Kendall Long brings boyfriend, Joe Amabile back into the studio for a special relationship advice episode! The pair answer everything from how to beat first date nerves, which leads to Joe telling a story about accidentally getting too drunk before a first date), if pizza is a good first date activity (Kendall says no, Joe says DEFINITELY), and if it's a bad idea to date more than one person at the same time. Later, in honor of the holiday, they get to the bottom of whether or not a new year's kiss is the best way to tell a friend that you're ready to take things to the next level.

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Jonathan works in real estate and is a total charmer. Tommy is an actor and is ALSO a total charmer. They both love musical theater and are experts in flirtatious banter as Kendall Long throws challenges their way on their first podcast date. The Jar of Forbidden Questions brings up the taboo subjects of romantic history, jealousy and later, Jonathan and Tommy engage in the very first Down to Date Creature Battle, where they have to debate which creature would win (between an Airbending Zombie and a Pegasus-riding Giant Marshmallow Man). These two are clearly very comfortable with each other and fear no in-depth questions, but Jonathan is concerned that Tommy may not have room in his life for a relationship and Tommy's pondering on their possible chemistry. Where way will this one go? Listen and find out!

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