It’s marathon season in New York City and Talia is not impressed. Do runners really deserve congratulations for putting themselves through misery (even though no one asked them to)? Plus, we decide whether climbing Mt. Everest makes you undatable. In this ep we also discuss:

Male influencers are out of control and deserve the same criticisms women get

Talia exposes some of the tactics male influencers use to get ahead

Advice: Men in NYC who are looking for a wife should quit the kickball league

It’s spooky season and Sean watched Hocus Pocus (with a twist) and tells us all about it his trippy experience

We find out which couples’ costume Sean is wearing for Halloween this year

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Sean has a girlfriend and Talia is thrilled that we can finally talk about it. He spills on the entire saga of going from single life, to an open relationship, to being exclusive with someone new for the first time in years. In this ep we also discuss:

Monogamy vs non-monogamy: why both options can be challenging for people

Passion vs Stability: Can you keep passion in a relationship without putting in “work” with each other?

What’s it like to date someone who is already in a relationship?

Rules in a relationship (and why they can be a mistake)

Talia is going to a Knicks game and has some questions about sports… and some thoughts about Taylor Swift’s recent comments

What’s new in Talia’s dating life?

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Sean is back from his European vacation and shares all the best stories from his time away, including… how he got a new passport with less than 24 hours notice (miracles really are possible). Plus, we swap stories about accidentally sharing nudes from your camera roll with strangers. Is it time for Talia to start using the hidden folder? In this ep we also discuss:

Long distance relationships: are they just a way to keep you from being vulnerable?

Talia’s lessons from studying abroad (and what she’d do differently)

Is Talia to blame for missing her friend’s one-woman-show?

Being a bystander during a messy confrontation on the streets of New York (is Talia a hero?)

Men being babies: how to deal with a guy who complains about you not going to his apartment

Relationship Contracts: good idea or bad idea?

New Segment Idea: People We Hate

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Sean and Talia are back with some heated pop culture debates about Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, the upcoming season of TV we’ve been waiting (way too long) for, and a test of Talia’s memory. In this ep we also discuss:

Debate: is it okay to offer your spare bedroom after hooking up?

Talia’s near-death experience when her apartment building started to flood

“Being there” for your ex after a breakup

Too Far: Flared Yoga Pants and Influencers’ hand gestures

People handing off pets to their parents after six months

Baby talk with animals… how much is too much?

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Taylor and Travis got engaged this week and all we can see are his blinding-white thighs. Also, how much did they plan this proposal and does Taylor really have the best PR? In this ep we also discuss:

Is Taylor Swift destined to end up with Joe Alwyn in the end?

The weather on 9/11 doesn’t get enough credit

Talia met a security expert on a plane and had the time of her life

Too Far: TSA precheck is out of control

...and should we ban ice cream samples?

Why people take their sweet time after waiting in line

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Talia is in the hot seat this week as Sean grills her about what she wants out of life. Is she looking for a relationship? Does she even need her “person” in life? What does her ideal man look like and is she open to finding him? In this ep we also discuss:

Matchmakers and setups: are we less cynical about people that’ve been vetted?

First loves and what those experiences teach us about ourselves

What to do when a guy won’t call you his girlfriend

The Before Sunrise movie series and why it changed Sean’s outlook on love

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Why is everyone talking about butt stuff these days? Talia and Sean try to get to the bottom of everyone’s obsession with getting… to the bottom. It’s not for everyone, but we share tips for how to make it a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. In this ep we also discuss:

How NOT to approach a group of women

Talia’s story of rejecting a man for exactly the right reason: misogyny

An amazing trick for getting a girl’s number in a bar

The art of approaching people in public

The one segment from our old podcast that never made it to the air

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The streak is over… Talia finally went home with a man and he’s a glorious firefighter. But is it already over? She tells us why their politics got in the way and we debate whether or not it’s okay to associate with someone across the aisle. In this ep we also discuss:

Boob guy or butt guy… what’s it say about you?

Fun fireman facts everyone deserves to know

The Coldplay concert cheating scandal

Sean started therapy

Our latest movie recommendations

How to stay comfy when you’re camping

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Be honest… does anyone actually use soap on their arms and legs? Talia goes in on Sean for not owning a loofa and letting shampoo do all the work in the shower. Plus, Talia got hit on this 4th of July and it didn’t go as planned. In this ep we discuss:

Talia got punched by a random woman in Times Square and her story deserves to be told

Talia has some selfish takes for all the brides out there

Funner needs to be a word

Cocktail prices are out of control

Do babies really ever need to be in a stroller? We debate

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Who’s the new consensus “it girl” and “it guy” in Hollywood? Talia and Sean debate who holds the crown right now and what it says about our taste in hotness. Plus, Talia tells us why you shouldn’t care if other people think your boyfriend is ugly (even if it’s true). In this ep we discuss:

Sydney Sweeney and Tom Brady at Jeff Bezos’s wedding

Popping pimples for the sake of others

Tampons and wide-set vaginas

Sharing your location on Find My Friends (and why Talia loves to lie)

Sabrina Carpenter’s new single Manchild and judging the song of the Summer

What it’s really like to take LSD and emotional hangovers

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