The Date Podcast

Emma, Zorric, and Anna discuss if attraction is the only thing that matters when looking at people online. Should people make the assumption that we only date one person at a time? They consider the pros and cons of feeling “chemistry” on the first date.

Mentioned Sources:

The biggest online dating mistakes you might be guilty of – https://honey.nine.com.au/2018/04/12/08/13/biggest-online-dating-mistakes

How Many People Actually Feel Chemistry On The First Date – https://www.bustle.com/articles/139494-how-many-people-actually-feel-chemistry-on-the-first-date

 

Special Guest:

Anna Smith

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG, TW: @zorricsia

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IG, TW: @datepodcast

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Emma and Zorric invite Anna Smith to talk about the blunders of Bumble profiles. What pictures should you avoid posting? Emma doesn’t care if you post your Myers-Brigg type and Zorric thrives on it. If your online dating game doesn’t work out, they share ways to meet people the “old-fashioned way.”

Mentioned Sources:

4 Things You Need for the Perfect Bumble Profile – http://theeverygirl.com/4-things-need-perfect-bumble-profile/

9 Ways to Meet Men That Don’t Involve Online Dating – http://metro.co.uk/2018/04/11/nine-ways-to-meet-men-that-dont-involve-online-dating-7455266/

Special Guest:

Anna Smith

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG, TW: @zorricsia

Show Contact:

IG, TW: @datepodcast

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Emma and Zorric explore the phases we go through while dating online. How much frustration and eye-rolling do we experience? They remind listeners of “ghosting” and talk about the prevalence. How can you manage the feelings that arise when you’re ghosted?

Mentioned Sources:

11 Brutally Honest Phases You Go Through When You’re Single & Swiping – https://www.elitedaily.com/p/11-brutally-honest-phases-you-go-through-when-youre-single-swiping-8816549

What to Do If You’ve Been Ghosted – https://lifehacker.com/what-to-do-when-you-ve-been-ghosted-1825326551

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

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Emma, Zorric, and Taty discuss the timeline to remove your profile from dating apps when you begin a relationship. Do you use “I” or “you” statements? They talk about monogamy, polyamory, and open relationships. Finally, they share the purpose of dating apps is to schedule dates and how to ask a person out on a date.

Mentioned Sources:

Seeing someone new but still checking dating apps? – http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5580789/Expert-reveals-far-new-relationship-delete-dating-apps.html

Dating Apps Are for Scheduling Dates, People – https://lifehacker.com/dating-apps-are-for-scheduling-dates-people-1824294863

Special Guest:

Taty Cranshaw

IG: hot_totz

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG,TW: @zorricsia

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Emma and Zorric invite their guest Taty Cranshaw to talk about addictions to dating apps. Apps have become a tool to boost ego rather than the original purpose of going on dates. How much time do we waste swiping versus matching? They discuss the advantages of being honest about your original location when you travel and use Tinder.

Mentioned Sources:

I’m addicted to dating apps – but I don’t want a date - http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/a0abe5ca-ad4b-4c08-8a10-a616480711ff

Swiping right out of town - https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-tinder-on-vacation

Special Guest:

Taty Cranshaw

IG: @hot_totz

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG,TW: @zorricsia

Emma and Zorric swipe right on each other when their paths cross. What happens if you swipe right on someone you know? They share how it can be frustrating and relieving (for the person worried about rejection) process. Finally, they share the different turn-offs and turn-ons, for both men and women, when you invite a guest over to your place. Does Zorric clean or does Emma clean too much?

Mentioned Sources:

Ha! I know you. Swipe right? - http://metro.co.uk/2017/08/22/what-to-do-when-you-match-with-someone-you-know-on-tinder-6860015/

Hide these things before you bring a date home for the first time. - https://moneyish.com/heart/hide-these-things-before-you-bring-a-date-home-for-the-first-time/

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG,TW: @zorricsia

Emma and Zorric examine if age gaps matter, and which age gaps can end in happiness or sadness. How much do values matter in a relationship?  Lastly, they review an article written by a bartender detailing how he knows if your date is going well depending on your body image, drink order, and how many times you leave to use the restroom.

Mentioned Sources:

Do age gaps matter? - http://www.businessinsider.com/do-age-gaps-really-matter-in-relationships-2018-3?r=UK&IR=T

Bartenders can tell if your date will fail! - https://nypost.com/2018/03/28/bartenders-know-a-lot-about-your-tinder-date/

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG,TW: @zorricsia

Emma and Zorric discuss the benefits and disadvantages of “slow dating.” They review apps that provide those services: Once and Coffee Meets Bagel. They discuss the different subscription levels Tinder offers and the features provided in each level.

Mentioned Sources:

The latest relationship trend is ‘slow dating’ — and it’s a recoil from years of swiping through apps – http://www.businessinsider.com/dating-apps-fewer-matches-2018-3

What Are You Paying for With Tinder Plus and the New Tinder Gold? – https://lifehacker.com/what-are-you-paying-for-with-tinder-plus-and-the-new-ti-1798551256

Once – https://getonce.com/en

Coffee Meets Bagel – https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG,TW: @zorricsia

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Emma and Zorric invite their guest, Jinohn, share which pictures catch their interests when scrolling through profiles. They analyze which pictures are most appealing. Is it ever okay to post a picture with an attractive person of the opposite sex? They share their woes about preferring speaking on phone over texting and vice versa.

Mentioned Sources:

These Are The Biggest Dating App Turn-Ons And Turn-offs - https://www.menshealth.com.au/these-are-the-biggest-dating-app-turn-ons-and-turn-offs

DMR Tinder Report (March 2018) - https://expandedramblings.com/index.php/downloads/dmr-tinder-statistic-report/

Special Guest:

Jinohn Temple

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG,TW: @zorricsia

Emma and Zorric invite guest Jinohn Temple to review dating terms they haven’t heard before. Is “ghosting” ever helpful? What happens if you like a picture from 2004? They discuss the legal battle between Tinder and Bumble and their preference over the features they offer.

Mentioned Sources:

Dating Terms You Need to Know – http://www.businessinsider.com/dating-terms-you-need-to-know-2017-9

Special Guest:

Jinohn Temple

Creators and Hosts:

Emma Pineda

IG: @its_emmap

Zorric Sia

IG,TW: @zorricsia

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