Interstates & Heartbreak

Celebrate ONE YEAR of Interstates & Heartbreak with a peek into my most memorable dates since the start of the pandemic - the good, the bad, and the fugly.

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This week's episode has redacted names to protect the innocent AND the guilty in a discussion that dives into a tangled web of lies and deception. We dive into a 10-year saga of a guy who seemed like "the one," until he wasn't. A great lesson in trust, intuition, and strategic Instagram stalking.

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For a glimpse into my life when I'm not talking about dating : @lesliegnope

This week I interview Emily Hacker, host of OK So, I Met This Guy podcast, about the fundamental question that inspired Interstates & Heartbreak - Is dating in LA the worst? We unpack the dating challenges specific to a place best described as "a city of 10s seeking an 11," including the unavoidable male archetypes, why people are more likely to cancel date plans, and the very real struggle of traffic when you're attempting to traverse the city for back to back dates.

To hear dating stories that will make you feel better about your own dating life (including my unfortunate Chuck E. Cheese date) : Ok So I Met This Guy podcast

To submit a dating story that will make OTHER people feel better about their dating lives : @oksoimetthisguy

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For any questions, business inquiries, or love letters : [email protected]

For a glimpse into my life when I'm not talking about dating : @lesliegnope

This week on Interstates & Heartbreak, we hear a male perspective on dating in Los Angeles. I interview the primary beneficiary of my wingwoman skills, Ryan Pantages, to reflect on the role our friendship has played in our respective dating journeys over the years - including my unsolicited input into Ryan's choice of wardrobe and neighborhood, and his strong disapproval of two very specific individuals I dated in the past. ​

To shoot your shot with Ryan via DM : @lesliegnope

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This episode of Interstates & Heartbreak comes to you from the home of the one and only Red Light District as I interview college friend and current Amsterdam resident Julie Lee. Julie and I reminisce on the UCLA shenanigans that bonded us, including questionable fake IDs and adult diapers, and reflect on how vastly our college personas differed from the expectations and standards our immigrant parents held for us. We then dive into Julie's current relationship, and how a Facebook DM slide evolved into a loving and successful cohabitation abroad.

To make things Instagram official : @interstatesandheartbreak

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For any questions, business inquiries, or love letters : [email protected]

For a glimpse into my life when I'm not talking about dating : @lesliegnope

This week's episode of Interstates & Heartbreak is best enjoyed with an Aperol Spritz, because we're going to Italy! I interview Rafael Di Furia about his decision to leave America in favor of a European lifestyle, and his subsequent experience dating women spanning over a dozen different nationalities. Tune in to hear us dish about the good (no more dating app quotes about The Office), the bad (one particularly awkward interaction involving a girlfriend's grandma and a kitchen knife), and the ugly (the ever-present fear of falling victim to a passport hunter) of dating as an ex-pat.

To see and hear more about the travel experiences that earned Rafael the nickname Mr. Worldwide : Rafael di Furia - Not Your Average Globetrotter

Or keep up with his travels on social @rafaeldifuria on Instagram and Twitter

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This week I interview the Samantha to my (reluctant) Carrie - my longtime friend Ari Schechter! We dive into the origin behind our designated Sex and the City classifications, the characteristics we eschew (bad outfits, worse taste in men) and those we embrace (creative expression and confidence). Ari also describes her experience moving to the East Coat and adjusting from bros in San Diego to bureaucrats in Albany - and how she eventually avoided both during her search for her current partner.

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For a glimpse into my life when I'm not talking about dating : @lesliegnope

Interstates & Heartbreak gets personal today, as I bring my mom back for an encore interview to answer listener-submitted questions! Hear our unfiltered discussion about her thoughts on dating apps, her ideal man, which of my exes was the best, and more.

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For any questions, business inquiries, or love letters : [email protected]

For a glimpse into my life when I'm not talking about dating : @lesliegnope

This week Interstates & Heartbreak steps into the GLAMOROUS side of dating in Los Angeles with Kyle Lau - producer, director, and WGA Award nominated writer on shows like Family Guy, Fresh Off The Boat, and Nora From Queens. We discuss all aspects of young professional life in Hollywood, including dating around a hectic work schedule, working in male-dominated spaces, and navigating romantic interactions in an industry with historically blurred boundaries. Kyle opens up about what it was like to transition from being notoriously single and swiping, to breaking the comedy writer stereotype by entering a happy long term relationship.

For proof that Kyle IS in fact a sexy Asian man : @kidklau

And for proof that he's much more than just a pretty face : kylelau.com

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For a glimpse into my life when I'm not talking about dating : @lesliegnope

This week, Interstates & Heartbreak provides the male take on matchmaking from none other than a former guest's first date through Three Day Rule Matchmaking (40. "Painting Red Flags Pink" w/Jenna Cutter). Brandon Maier opens up about what it's like to utilize a matchmaker on both the client side and the match side, with insights into what he looked for in a matchmaking company, non-negotiable partner traits, and his TRUE motivation behind signing up for Three Day Rule.

To make things Instagram official : @interstatesandheartbreak

For dating commentary from my inner Carrie : interstatesandheartbreak.com

For any questions, business inquiries, or love letters : [email protected]

For a glimpse into my life when I'm not talking about dating : @lesliegnope