In this episode, host Simone Paget welcomes Lara Bricker, a licensed private investigator, author of the Piper Greene series of cozy mysteries, and one of the hosts of Crime Writers On. They delve into Lara's bizarre experiences on dating platforms, including her take on unconventional dating strategies like the 'man funnel,' and swap stories about ghosting. Lara shares her journey of maintaining a journal to document her peculiar dating encounters. They also touch upon themes of self-preservation, dating apps, and techniques for eliminating undesirable matches. The conversation veers into hilarious territory with stories about men posing as Santas on dating apps, creepy children's books, and more. This episode offers listeners a mix of humor, insightful dating app strategies, and a peek into how Lara's professional life as a private investigator informs how she approaches modern dating dilemmas. The show wraps up with a rousing game of FMK, where Simone and Lara share notes on their favorite TV Detectives.

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