Comedian Jared Freid, of the "U Up?" and "J Train" podcasts joins us to get honest about how guys are really using dating apps. If you're wondering what you can do to get a second date, why you'll match with someone and never hear from them, or if guys are actually reading your bio, this is the episode for you.

Check out Jared at the Comedy Zone in Charlotte on 8/15.

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We are so excited to talk to New York Times Best-Selling Author, Emily Giffin, about her new book All We Ever Wanted. We also discuss the inspiration behind her novels, "chick-lit" and writing about complex women. Also, she settles the important debate; who had the more iconic wedding, Kate or Megan? 

We're joined by career and business Jenny Blake, who's the owner of the new book "Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One." No matter how old you are or what you want to do with your career, Jenny has killer advice for beating the Sunday scaries and figuring out how to build yourself a dream job.

Wedding planning expert, Shawn Rabideau on where you should focus your attention when you get engaged, stupid things couples spend money on and the wedding traditions you should keep and the ones you can skip. Plus we chat what it was like planning Bethenny Frankel's wedding and The Royal Wedding. 

This week's episode is brought to you by Diamonds Direct. 

New York Times Best-Selling Author Jessica Knoll chats with us about her brand new book "The Favorite Sister" and her best-seller "The Luckiest Girl Alive." We discuss her writing process and how much of her stories are based on real-life experiences. We also chat about why women need to stop apologizing for wanting to be rich and why it's ok to love "The Real Housewives"! 

Are You Destined to Marry Someone Like Your Mom/Dad? What Happens If You Hate Your Boo's Parents, And How to Tell When It's Time for Therapy

We talk to a real-life matchmaker, dating editor at Elite Daily and author of Playing With Matches: Hannah Orenstein. We discuss if hiring a matchmaker is really worth it, the REAL matchmaking rules, and the perfect first date that is NOT just drinking. We also discuss her thoughts on the perfect opening line on a dating app and why dating doesn't have to be "the worst" in 2018. She also gives us all the details of her brand new book Playing With Matches, out Tuesday, June 26! We had the opportunity to read an advanced copy and it's the perfect beach read! 

- How do dating apps play a role in cheating

- Is there any truth to the "once a cheater, always a cheater" philosopher?

- What are the signs that someone may cheat

We chatted with our Instagram girl-crush Camille Kostek on becoming Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie of the Year! She also gives us all her secret tips on how to look perfect when you're having a blah day, her favorite face mask, and why she drinks a ton of water. We also chat about her gorgeous jewelry line inspired by her travels. Yes, we ask her about her boyfriend, New England Patriots player Rob "Gronk" Gronkowsk! We discuss what it's like to date in the public eye, her perfect date night, and why she can't stand being called his "gal pal." 

Former Bachelor and Co-Founder and Current President of Generous International Ben Higgins joins us to talk about life after reality TV, his new business Generous Coffee, what dating is like now, and so much more!