Podcasts by Hugs and Misses
Hugs and Misses is a podcast focused on building romantic relationships through experience-based learning via positive dating stories and humorous horror dating stories.
Further podcasts by Ian Nemelka and Alex Hutchison
Podcast on the topic Beziehungen
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Episode 47 - Pleasant Conversation Over Popcorn from 2021-01-07T04:00
Welcome back to Alex and everyone after the Holiday break! This week we hear from a gent who got a little more than he bargained for when his Tinder date asked him to make some popcorn and liste...
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Episode 46 - I'm All Alone. Help Me Cope. from 2020-12-17T04:00
Ok, so I (Ian) am alone this week because Alex is still in quarantine and my wife is sleeping. I hope I am relatively entertaining without either of my soulmates. This week we hear a miss from a...
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Episode 45 - Alex Has the COVID from 2020-12-10T04:00
In this episode, Ian and his beautiful wife Cassidy ask each other dumb questions they found on the internet. Cassidy says she wants to be on the podcast more which might have to happen if Alex ...
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Episode 44 - Wait. This is a date? from 2020-12-03T11:00
Many of us have experienced it. We have a "friend" who we have romantic feelings for or they have romantic feelings for us, but those feelings are not reciprocated. In this episode, we...
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Episode 43 - Im Gay, But Hey from 2020-11-19T04:00
In this episode, we hear from a gal whose gay friend (we all have one) takes her out on a date for pity's sake. Unfortunately what starts out as tender mercy ends with a night filled with d...
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Episode 42 - The Best and Worst Couples in Movies and TV Shows from 2020-11-12T04:00
In this special episode and in celebration of Alex's birthday, we engage in our favorite pastime; arguing about fandoms and shipping people who don't actually exist.
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Episode 41 - Ian and Alex Reminisce from 2020-11-05T04:00
Do you ever think about the one that got away? What could have been? Or maybe you cringe at the very thought of the people you used to date. Well in this episode of Hugs & Misses Ian and Ale...
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Episode 40 - Halloween Special from 2020-10-29T04:00
Apart from the otherwise terrifying scenarios most of our contributors find themselves in, the stories today lean more into the spooky and macabre. We hope you enjoy this special Halloween episo...
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Episode 39 - The Unfortunate Fortune Teller from 2020-10-22T09:00
In this episode, we hear from some poor chap whose girlfriend left him after going to a palm reader.
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Episode 38 - Ian's Recipe for the Perfect Pot Roast from 2020-10-15T05:00
In this episode, Ian entrances us with his recipe for the perfect pot roast. Also, there is some dating stuff in there and movie quotes as always. Oh and there is some offensive stuff as well. E...
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Episode 37 - Bold but Old from 2020-10-06T05:00
This week, we discuss if age actually matters in a relationship. Unfortunately for Keith, it VERY MUCH did for our storyteller.
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Episode 36 - Texting Tantrum from 2020-09-29T04:00
In this episode, we hear from a poor girl who goes through the excruciating process of setting up a blind date with a dude whose sole key indicator of personal worth is "text-reply-speed.&q...
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Episode 35 - COWtastrophic Relationship from 2020-09-22T04:00
In this episode, we hear from a little lady whose boyfriend can't seem to strike up an intellectual conversation but can strike a cow just fine.
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Episode 34 - Screw You, Chris Evans from 2020-09-15T04:00
In this week's episode, we hear from a poor lad whose date took her celebrity crush a bit too seriously.
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Episode 33 - The Future Wife Strife from 2020-09-01T04:00
In this week's episode, we hear from a girly whose suitor had MANY future plans for them both without checking with her first.
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Episode 32 - Planes, Dames, and None of the Feels from 2020-08-25T04:00
In this episode, we hear from a lass who had a "destiny" encounter on a plane from a Keith who later writes a song about her. ALSO our first Keiths/Karens Corner.
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Episode 31 - Breaking Up and Bouncing Back from 2020-08-18T04:00
Things get a little heavy in this episode as we hear about heartbreak and hatred but find gleaming hope even in despair.
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Episode 30 - Listener Special from 2020-08-11T04:00
Our special 30th episode where we answer listener questions! All the hugs, folks. We love you.
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Episode 29 - The Reckless Infinity Necklace from 2020-08-04T04:00
In this episode, a poor gal experiences the classic stage 4 clinger with a bit of 'infinity' crazy on the side.
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Episode 28 - The Camaro Casanova from 2020-07-28T04:00
In this episode, we hear from a poor gal who had the unfortunate pleasure of SEVERAL dates with the same guy who was more in love with his car than the idea of an actual relationship.
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Episode 27 - Knives Out from 2020-07-21T04:00
In this episode, things get a little heavy . . or sharp . . as we review a date that could have ended a lot worse.
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Episode 26 - Double Date Diva from 2020-07-14T05:00
For the first time in the series, the date is doomed to fail thanks to an outside source. . . the dude who was meant to be the doubler.
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Episode 25 - Tinder, Satan, and Murder? OH MY! from 2020-07-07T05:00
In this episode, we encounter a particularly creepy Satanist who can't seem to take a hint. For clarification, he isn't creepy BECAUSE he's a Satanist. He is just creepy and happe...
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Episode 24 - Night Out Strike Out from 2020-06-30T05:00
In this episode, bowling takes over the lane when an awkward dating app boy can't seem to justify his life's passion nor his reason for trying to date another human being. There are al...
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Episode 23 - Damn Dances from 2020-06-23T09:00
In this episode, we hear from yet another broken-hearted date from a high school dance. What is it with dances anyway? We also take a deep dive into the topic of the modern American school dance...
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Episode 22 - Kiss Me I'm Krazy from 2020-06-16T04:00
In this episode, we hear the terrifying tale of a poor individual who probably had some of the worst "first" kisses you've ever heard of.
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Episode 21- The Name Game Drain from 2020-06-09T04:00
In this episode, all seems to be well until a shocking discovery is made after the date has already taken place. Also, we go on a bunch of movie tangents which are emphasized with silly music SO...
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Episode 20 - How to Bag a Husband in the 1950's from 2020-06-02T04:00
In this very special episode, Alex and Ian explore a magazine article from the 1950s titled "How to Get a Husband." Yikes . . . here we go.
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Episode 19 - Make Out With Me I Have a Gun from 2020-05-19T04:00
This one is just total douche-bagery from start to finish. Trust on this one . . someone should be pressing charges or something. Right? I dunno I'm not a lawyer.
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Episode 18 - The Mile-high Mishap from 2020-05-12T04:00
In this episode, we hear our first same-sex miss from someone who will never be flying with that airline again.
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Episode 17 - Grill Me a Cheese Please from 2020-05-05T10:00
A private concert, a rooftop monologue, and a five-pound block of cheese. What do all these things have in common? Unfortunately, they all belong in our story this week. Might be our favorite on...
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Episode 16 - High School Homecoming Hijinx from 2020-04-28T04:00
In this episode, bad memories from high school are relived through the eyes of Ian and his cousin. Will either of them come out alive? Will their memories haunt them forever? Find out this week,...
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Episode 15 - The Posthaste Proposal from 2020-04-21T04:00
In this episode, we hear from another poor girl who has fallen victim to the hasty marriage proposal. This time the courtship was . . . 45 minutes?!?!?! My hero.
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Episode 14 - Doug's D.O.A. Dates from 2020-04-14T04:00
In this episode, we try something a little different by reading this week's story live! We hear from Audry, and learn of her harrowing encounter with "Board Game" Doug.
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Episode 13 - The Kid Hospital Creeper from 2020-03-31T04:00
In this episode, we hear an unfortunate story from Lou, and her 36 hours with someone who we will be calling the "Kid Hospital Creeper." Enjoy!
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Episode 12 - Dating Whilst Quarantined from 2020-03-17T04:00
We are in uncharted territory here folks. Dating in a world with the coronavirus. We are here to give you the what, where, and how. Maybe we can have some fun on the way.
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Episode 11 - Ice Cream, Pizza, Threesome? from 2020-03-10T04:00
I'd rather not discuss this any more than need be. This one was... odd to say the least.
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Episode 10 - Yeah . . . That One's On Me from 2020-03-03T10:00
In this episode, you will hear from both Alex and Ian as they set the stage for the dates where they were the cause of the 'miss' and it should be extremely embarrassing for both of th...
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Episode 9 - Prima-diarrhea from 2020-02-25T04:00
In this episode, Gwen is forced to endure a pathetic recreation of our favorite musical, and resorts to extreme measures to escape.
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Episode 8 - Valentines With the Wives from 2020-02-18T04:00
"ITS THE MOST LONELIEST TIME OF THE YEEEAARRR!" . . for better or for worse . .
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Episode 7 - A Pizza Your Homeless Heart from 2020-02-04T04:00
In this episode, we hear from Tiffany as she gives an account of one of the only times you can eat pizza and still have a bad night.
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Episode 6 - Chicks Dig Balls from 2020-01-28T05:00
In this episode we hear a very sad story about a heartbreak at a formal Christmas ball from our friend Todd.
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Episode 5 - Get Better Cereal, Dude from 2020-01-21T05:00
In this episode, we hear about Heather's breakfast/game date gone wrong on account of weird timing, weird food, and a weird guy.
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Episode 4 - Not So Blind Date from 2020-01-14T05:00
In this episode, we hear about an unfortunate not-so-blind-date from our friend Joe, and how one little fib can ruin your entire day.
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Episode 3 - Too Much Too Soon from 2020-01-10T12:00
In this episode, we hear from our friend Grace and her experience with a gentleman who, perhaps, had higher expectations than one would think for their first date.
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Episode 2 - A Night at the Prom from 2020-01-06T16:00
In this episode, we hear from a gal who had a less than stellar prom date. A first of MANY similar stories we are sure.
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Episode 1 - Our Worst Dates from 2020-01-06T15:00
In this VERY FIRST episode, Alex and Ian get the podcast started by retelling the stories of their worst dates. Forgive the poor audio quality in these first few episodes. We promise it gets bet...
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Episode 1 - Our Worst Dates from 2020-01-06T15:00
In this VERY FIRST episode, Alex and Ian get the podcast started by retelling the stories of their worst dates. Forgive the poor audio quality in these first few episodes. We promise it gets bet...
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Episode 1 - Our Worst Dates from 2020-01-06T15:00
In this VERY FIRST episode, Alex and Ian get the podcast started by retelling the stories of their worst dates. Forgive the poor audio quality in these first few episodes. We promise it gets bet...
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