What's going on with the sordid state of the date in 2025? Brian invites skeptical dater Carrie into the studio to break down what's doing on out there, how to build the perfect profile, setting unreasonable standards, learning from mistakes, fishing in a dirty pool, and much more! Plus, one of the worst first dates...ever?

What really makes a relationship THE relationship? Brian breaks down that special feeling and knowing when you've found the right one, reveals some deeply personal news, hints at a special surprise, introduces a new feature for the pod, and whole lot more!

Does sense of humor really matter in a relationship? Brian breaks down what we need to focus on, what to look for in a city, how to get the girl if you aren't naturally funny, why rom-coms tend to resonate, the gateway to vulnerability, and much much more!

Is the willingness to compromise the key to relationship success?  "Sports Will Save Us All" host Sasha Graham drops by to help us with our annual Summer Loving mailbag, devoted to the games, activities, and sports that are unique to the season...and how sometimes we need to make exceptions to our rules! We've got annoying hobbies, strange sensations, peculiar competitions, aversions to water, attractions to the wild, and much, much more!

Can a love lesson be learned years after the fact? Brian breaks down recognizing your best self, living with regret, not hearing a message, being ready to connect, owning your past, and much, much more!

Are college students still looking for love? Model, influencer, and "The Afterparty Files" host Shae Smolik stops by to break down the state of the date on campus, the problem with frat boys, how to deal with girl gossip, navigating school/life balance, living life as a "hot chick", and much much more!

Who holds the upper hand when choosing a partner? "Your Mental Highness" host Dr Janne Lomasky joins The Debate Team to break down our partnership possibilities, different dating motivations, why couples tend to break down, the challenges of borderline personality, and much, much more!

Want to know what's really going on with you...and everyone you date? MTV's renowned "Love Doc" Dr. Gilda Carle stops by to talk about how to strategize your best relationships, what's changed over the last three decades in the dating world, her suprising source of romantic inspriation, what men and women need to do better, and much, much more!

What is it that we actually want from our relationships? "Miss Understood" host and "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" alum Rachel Uchitel drops by to talk about our need for validation, the challenges of dating in the spotlight, setting reasonable expectations, balancing confidence with vulnerability, the allure of famous men, and much, much more. Plus, why we shouldn't let a Google search define a potential relationship interest!

Does it matter how you meet? Brian breaks down why it matters, the best dating environments, the details to focus on, the importance of proximity, why to kiss in the street, the roadmap to replicating it, and much much more!