This week Barb left Paul a heartfelt note that had him crying for 24 hours. On the podcast, Paul decided to “Run It Back” by reading his childhood role model essay dedicated to Barb—cue Barb’s turn for tears. Between the waterworks, the two explored SoCal towns, played a wild round of “Would You Ever?” (where Barb dropped her infamous underwear confession), and continued the hunt for Mr. Right… which may have led to a catfish, or a headline waiting to happen (and not in a good way). 

Barb is narrowing down her move to Southern California and has her sights locked on a few areas she’s really excited about! Paul drops a Hold the F*ck Up bombshell about a former high school bully who slid into his DMs, and things get messy. Plus, the quest for love continues as Paul checks in with Barb, plays a rapid-fire dating game, and decides she’s about 80% ready to find love. With only 4 weeks left until our two-part Hold On, I’m Calling My Mom Newlywed Game — hosted by Paul and featuring potential bachelors for Barb — the countdown to love is on!

Paul and Barb are back this week, and Paul’s making sure Barb is fully strapped with the knowledge she needs to survive the dating world for the very first time. Turns out the 50+ crowd is passing STDs around like butterscotch candies at bingo night and Barb needs to know what’s in store.

So much so, Paul actually makes Barb practice safe sex this episode (yes, it’s as awkward as it sounds). Meanwhile, Barb drops a bombshell: her potential match admitted that having two gay sons would be a dealbreaker. If only he could hear this episode…

Luckily, Sexual Health Expert Asia Sullivan joins the call to walk Barb through everything from protection to prevention, giving her the ultimate crash course in Safe Sex 101.

This week, Paul and Barb drop an absolute bombshell — Barb’s latest date? Yeah… turns out he was her cousin. And somehow, that’s not even the wildest part. Paul reveals the time Barb and his dad were almost related too, meaning their family tree might actually just be a straight line.

They’re joined by Paul’s former high school teacher turned viral sensation, Jess Hawk (@myteacherface) — a powerhouse voice for women’s empowerment, rewriting the rules on divorce, relationships, and thriving solo in your 50s.

And speaking of life-long secrets… Paul finally confesses something to Barb he’s been holding onto since he was four years old. Cue mic drop.

Paul and Barb are finally back from summer vacation — and let’s just say, it wasn’t exactly relaxing. From Barb unknowingly walking into the Sex Museum in NYC, to getting lost at sea in the Poconos, to family confrontations that felt like setbacks but ended up opening the door to real connection — it’s all on the table. Plus, Barb’s dating journey is still in motion, and we’re one week closer to Paul’s big matchmaking game. Buckle up.

This week, Paul and Barb are on summer vacation — so we’re throwing it back to where it all began.

In this Run It Back episode, we revisit Barb’s very first conversation with dating coach Lisa Copeland, when the idea of getting back out there felt totally overwhelming. Flash forward to now? Barb’s made serious progress — but there’s still work to do before our big season finale: a two-part live speed dating event hosted by Paul.

We’re halfway through the season… and one step closer to Barb maybe, finally, finding Mr. Right.

This week, Barb is leaving it up to Paul to keep the show going while she’s sick — because that’s showbiz, baby!

With Barb out of commission, Paul checks in with himself and reflects on her dating journey so far. And surprise: as much as he’s encouraged her to find love again, he’s having second thoughts. Why? Because if she falls in love… does that mean their relationship will change forever?

To help unpack the spiral, therapist Jessica Miller of Mind Your Boundaries joins Paul and Barb to explore what really happens when a new partner enters the family dynamic — and how to set boundaries not just with the person you’re dating, but with yourself, too.

This week, Paul is in the hot seat.

While Barb continues her journey back into the dating world, Paul takes a moment to reflect on his own chaotic gay dating history — from losing his virginity with deodorant as lube (yes, really), to an open relationship that blurred every boundary, and what he now lovingly calls his “slutty era.”

He opens up about how Barb never stepped in during his relationships, and how that shaped the way he now shows up in her dating life. Did she trust him? Was she scared to interfere? Or did she just know he’d figure it out?

Oh — and he confesses that he hooked up in her bed. Not once. Twice.

Later, Paul and Barb are joined by Gay Dating Coach Lamont White to unpack the layered world of gay dating and how it compares to straight dating. Turns out, both are chaotic — just in different packaging.

Can you really call your parent your best friend if you’re hiding this kind of stuff from them? Let’s find out.

This week, things get raw — literally and emotionally. Barb opens up about the shame she still carries from her toxic marriage, while Paul reflects on what it means to share your story when it also involves someone else. Where’s the line between speaking your truth and revealing someone else’s pain? They’ve talked about the past before, but never quite like this — and now, everything’s on the table.

And if that wasn’t enough, Barb gets her first-ever Brazilian wax — and let’s just say, she’s still sore.

To help Barb make sense of the modern dating world, they’re joined by therapist and mindset coach Alexia McLeod, who walks them through the dos and don’ts of dating etiquette in 2025. Will Barb pass the scenarios?

It’s deep, hilarious, slightly painful — and very, very real.

Paul’s lounging in a Vegas pool and Barb’s got her feet up in Jersey, so this week we’re throwing it back to one of our most powerful episodes — and it just hits different now that Barb’s back in the dating game.

We’re revisiting our chat with Dr. Janie Lacy, a psychotherapist and relationship trauma expert from 90 Day: The Last Resort, who breaks down the red flags of toxic relationships. She shares her “three C’s” framework, dives into attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, and disorganized), and helps you spot the difference between real love and a trauma bond. Whether you're dating, healing, or just nosy — this one’s a must-listen.