Emma and Zorric invite Cale O’Bryan to discuss 5 signs that let them know a date was going well. Then, they shared stories of times dates didn’t go well. Cale talks about his time on Love at First Flight and how he decided to become a part of the show.

Special Guest:

Cale O’Bryan

Love at First Flight – Lifetime Channel

IG: @cpobryan

TW: @cpobryan

Mentioned Sources:

Introvert/Extrovert Discussion

Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG: @zorricsia

TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @datepodcast

TW: @datepodcast

Emma and Zorric respond to a listener question! Can an alpha date a beta? They react to articles, mostly Emma reacts, on alpha women dating either beta or alpha men. They both provide their insight on what creates compatibility.

Mentioned Sources:

Why Alpha Women Work Best With Alpha Males

The # 1 Dating Mistake Alpha Females Make

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG: @zorricsia

TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

IG: @datepodcast

TW: @datepodcast

Emma and Zorric celebrate their 40th episode! What is something we all do while online dating that we should stop? Swiping right on people out of our league… or at least that’s what the articles say. They talk about the “Hierarchy of Desirability.”

Mentioned Sources:

Study Of Aspirational Pursuits In Dating Defines What “Out Of Your League” Means

Single people treat online dating like fantasy football—they keep trying to date out of their league

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG: @zorricsia

TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

IG: @datepodcast

TW: @datepodcast

Emma and Zorric invite Mary Miller, LMFT at LifeWorks, who specializes in sex therapy and couple’s therapy. Mary shares what sex therapy is and what it is not. They share their thoughts around sex, hook up culture, one night stands, and infidelity. Lastly, they discuss how our brain reacts to desire (lust) and love.

Special Guest:

Mary Miller, LMFT at LifeWorks

Mentioned Sources:

The (Surprisingly Similar) Science of Sexual Desire and Love

Esther Perel

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG: @zorricsia

TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

IG: @datepodcast

TW: @datepodcast

Emma and Zorric invite Thuy, HR Manager, and Armin Samadi, Financial Advisor to play a little game, “Date My Bio!” They all discuss China’s Dating Market and how it is affecting the marriage and birth rates in China. Who approves having parents use the market? They all share their thoughts on the reasons why the marriage rate is lowering and expectations for women to marry.

Special Guest:

Thuy

Armin Samadi

Mentioned Sources:

China’s Marriage Rate Plummets As Women Choose To Stay Single Longer

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG: @zorricsia

TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

IG: @datepodcast

TW: @datepodcast

Emma and Zorric invite Josh Schneider, Software Developer, Improv Nerd, and Nerd in General, to talk about dating as a single dad. What is his approach to dating? They interview him about his writing on The Medium. How does he get the inspiration to write articles? Zorric finally reads “He’s Just Not That Into You” and surprises Emma! Finally, they discuss four things we unintentionally reveal about ourselves during first meetings.

Special Guest:

Josh Schneider

IG: @dijital20

TW: @Diji

The Medium articles & responses published by Josh:

* 404: Relationship Not Found

* Classifying Relationships

* The Decompression

* “…But you’re a great guy!”

* Gender Roles Reversed

* Response to Lisa Poliak How To Get Ghosted: F*ck Him Fast

 

Mentioned Sources:

What You Instantly and Unintentionally Reveal About Yourself – Psychology Today

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG: @zorricsia

TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

IG: @datepodcast

TW: @datepodcast

Emma and Zorric share when it is time to have the “talk” with your partner. What is the “talk?” How do you know if it’s too soon or too late? Emma and Zorric share stories of times when they had the “talk” with others that may or may not have gone well.

Mentioned Sources:

This is how long you should date someone before you make it official, according to a relationship expert – https://www.thisisinsider.com/how-long-you-should-date-someone-before-you-make-it-official-2018-7

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG, TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

IG, TW: @datepodcast

Emma and Zorric discuss one of the scarier topics: MONEY! When do you decide it is time to have the conversation with your partner over finances? Emma and Zorric share a few ways to approach the subject and start the conversation. Emma and Zorric, both, get personal about their finances and how comfortable they are talking about it.

Mentioned Sources:

Big spender? Bad tipper? Your partner’s finances may be a relationship forecast – https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/26/how-to-get-to-the-truth-of-your-sos-money-habits.html

The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner’s Guide to Getting Good with Money by Chelsea Fagan, Lauren Ver Hage

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG, TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

IG, TW: @datepodcast

Emma and Zorric invite Mercedes Jackson, writer of Thebetterhalfdraft.com. Zorric finds out he is a millennial, and it is beautiful, sweet revenge for Emma. Emma and Zorric interview Mercedes over her blog and the thought process behind the creation. Mercedes shared her worst date and how she was able to go to The Emmy’s! Later, they discuss if giving second changes to Tinder matches is worth your time.

Mentioned Sources:

Should You Give An Old Tinder Date A Second Chance? – https://www.refinery29.com/tinder-date-second-chance-online-dating

Special Guest:

Mercedes Jackson

www.thebetterhalfdraft.com

IG: @benzie_benzie

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG, TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

IG, TW: @datepodcast

Emma and Zorric invite Adolfo Gonzalez to the show. He talks about his career in radio with The Kidd Kraddick show and Rich Shertenliev. Adolfo tells us how he created the term “Netflix and Chill.” They all talk about slow texting! Can you guess who is guilty of slow texting people they want to date?

Mentioned Sources:

Slow Texting: the New, Excruciating Dating Habit Millennials Deserve -http://ricemedia.co/culture-life-slow-texting-dating-habit-millennials-deserve/

Special Guest:

Adolfo Gonzalez

TW: @AdolfoGonzalez

IG: @adolfogonzalezjr

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG, TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

IG, TW: @datepodcast