Subtext

Subtext

By Sarah Ellis & Michelle McSweeneySociety & CultureTechnologySexuality
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Subtext episodes

  • The Real Reason Behind OKCupid's New Campaign

    We all know Facebook is a digital giant, but what about the other monopoly no one is talking about? We're breaking down OKCupid's colorful new campaign (seriously! these two things are connected) and why there might be more behind it than you'd think.

    15 min
  • Hack Your Tinder Algorithm

    People keep sending Philip photos out of nowhere—and no, we don't mean photos of food or cats. Why so aggressive? And bonus...is it possible to hack your Tinder algorithm so you get better matches?

    21 min
  • My Ex Reached Out Via Email—What?

    Email: is it only for work or does it have a place in personal relationships? After a guy confronts Taylor over email, she's left wondering if she should really take his accusations seriously. 

    14 min
  • Why Is Everyone Shortening Words These Days?

    Kevin hasn't had much success on Tinder, but we've got to give him props for being honest. He's sharing some wisdom about what he looks for in a match, and we're breaking down the history of truncated words. It's obvs a good time. 

    14 min
  • The Real Meaning Of The Red Heart Emoji

    What's the deal with heart emojis, anyway? Do they always convey affection? Are some more serious than others? Elizabeth had a Tinder date that was going well...until the heart emojis started coming her way. 

    17 min
  • Hyphens Over Text—The Great Debate

    Today we're discussing a personal story that involves a bit of a punctuation crisis. Sarah's roommate Hannah and friend Victoria are here to weigh in—is it weird to use hyphens when you're texting someone new? 

    17 min

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Online dating advice for the modern age. Navigating relationships in a digital world can be confusing and stressful, which is why we're here to help you (and share a few stories of our own). Brought…