We're sorry, we gave a man a microphone... This week, we’re breaking new ground on Unprotected Ex with our very first guest and yes, he’s a guy. Katie invites her close friend (and sort-of ex) Nino to give us the male perspective on dating in 2025. We dive into the ever-debatable question: what actually makes someone an “ex”? Nino opens up about his own recent dating experiences, reflects on his history with Katie, and the two clear the air on some miscommunication from when they gave romance a try. Plus, we get into the underrated magic of dating someone who genuinely likes you back.

After a six-week break, Unprotected Ex is back and better than ever. Quinn and Katie have plenty of updates to share—from career shifts and mid-life “crises” to love, boundaries, and big steps forward. Katie opens up about what makes her relationship feel like a true success, while Quinn dives into her recent dating experiences (and why she’s holding firm on certain boundaries). Plus, a sneak peek into what’s coming in season three—including some exciting new guests!

In our final episode before a quick summer break, we reflect on friendship growing pains, messy emotions, and why healing sometimes feels like déjà vu. We unpack jealousy, changing dynamics, and the moments that make us question ourselves… and each other. Plus, a confession from Quinn’s past and a new name for ghosting you’ll definitely want to steal.

Back August 20th—miss us already?

This week on Unprotected Ex, we’re diving into the emotional rollercoaster that is the breakup. From no-contact rules to deal breakers, we unpack why some people go back to the ones who hurt them, and why others never even consider it. Plus, we try to settle the debate: is it flirting or are they just really charming?

This week, Katie gets hard-launched on Instagram for the first time (!!!), while Quinn narrowly avoids being stood up. A surprise ER visit leads to an unexpected convo about wake-up calls, and we reflect on what it means to be in completely different dating phases—one hard-launched, the other hard-left.

This week on Unprotected Ex, Quinn gives an update on her dating life as things start to feel promising — and brings up the fear of things going well. She also reflects on the inspiring energy of being surrounded by like-minded people enjoying live music and being fully in the moment — a reminder to do things for yourself, not for appearances. Katie shares highlights from her weekend, including a night spent stargazing at the observatory.

In this week’s episode of Unprotected Ex, we connect the dots between dumbbells and dating—because sometimes how you show up at the gym says a lot about how you show up in love. We dive into the parallels between consistency, discomfort, progress, and self-awareness in fitness and relationships. Quinn opens up about her recent first date (yes, another one!), but this time there's a twist: no post-date anxiety. Meanwhile, Katie reflects on the major shifts that make her current relationship different from past ones, including how she and her partner approach conflict with maturity and mutual respect.

This week on Unprotected Ex, we’re diving into our types—starting with childhood crushes and tracing how (or if) our preferences have evolved. Katie gives us an update after last week’s crash out, and Quinn’s back on Hinge—with a first date in the books.

We've talked about it before and it's come back around: does exclusively dating someone mean that they're your girlfriend/boyfriend? We sift through the grey area in today's episode.

Katie is struggling with mental clarity and fortitude in the midst of a caloric cut - morale is low and crankiness is HIGH.

Quinn has experienced an ah-ha moment with dating that has changed her outlook on life and dating!

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This week on Unprotected Ex, we unpack the tension between intentional and casual dating. Quinn reflects on whether taking a more laid-back approach could have saved her some emotional energy—and maybe even made dating more fun. We explore the pros and cons of seeing multiple people at once, what it really means to “date casually,” and whether there's a secret formula for finding connection without losing your mind.