In this episode, I sit down with actor and podcaster Franziska Singer, the host of Darf’s ein bisserl Mord sein and LiebesGeschichte, to share stories and debates about first dates. We talk about our first date, the importance of touch, the power of the voice, the need for good footwear, whether asking permission to kiss is appropriate, and lots more!

Franziska’s podcasts:

LiebesGeschichte

Darf’s ein bisserl Mord sein

Books/studies mentioned:

Helen Fisher, PhD: Anatomy Of Love (1992)

Making The Connection: Social Bonding In Courtship Situations (MacFarland, Jurafsky and Rawlings, 2013)

It’s Not You, It’s Me… (Cohen, 2015)

In 2024, my wife and I found out I’m not our daughter’s biological father. I tell the story of our open marriage, describing in forensic detail how we ended up in this unusual situation and pausing along the way to explore bigger topics around polyamory: conquering jealousy and relationship fear, balancing rules, trust and freedom, and managing communication with other people.

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[Music: “Known Unknowns”, “The High-Line”, “Enter The Hero”, “Gentle Words”, and “Other Shores” by Ned Stranger]

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