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Comedians and authors Laura Lane and Angela Spera give best friend advice on pop culture, politics, news headlines, workplace dynamics, dating, parenting, friendship and whatever else is on your mind. 

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The Final Episode from 2021-08-11T09:00

After 6 years straight of weekly episodes, this is our final This Is Why podcast (!). We get updates on how the show has affected people's lives, read mushy gush farewell messages and answer two la...

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How to Master Dating&Everything We’ve Learned from 2021-08-04T09:00

This week we share our top dating lessons and tips from the past 6 years. We answer your listener questions including letting grudges go and getting along with in-laws. In the news we discuss the b...

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6-Year Anniversary Celebration from 2021-07-28T06:26:57

It's our 6-Year Anniversary and we drop some BIG NEWS! We look back at our top episodes, the past 6 years and feel the feels. Then we answer your listener questions including a follow-up from a lis...

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Having Better Sex (&Sleep!) ft. Amanda Goetz, founder of House of Wise CBD from 2021-07-21T09:00

This week we talk all about CBD and how it can help with sleep, sex and more. We welcome Amanda Goetz, founder of House of Wise, a CBD company that enables women to take control of their sleep, sex...

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Surviving Postpartum ft. Doula Devon Clement from 2021-07-14T09:00

This week we talk all about postpartum care, babies and doulas! We welcome Devon Clement, a postpartum doula, parenting guide, baby sleep coach and owner of the agency Happy Family After. We answer...

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Angela Got Married! from 2021-07-07T09:00

It's one of our most anticipated episodes: Angela got married!!! We hear all about it: the rain! the tears! the trash bags! We answer your listener questions including one listener who hates her be...

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Baby Baby Baby Stuff from 2021-06-30T09:00

We're reunited and it feels so good! Angela is married, Laura had a baby! Big things have happened! We’ll answer your listener questions including one about staying friends with exes and keeping th...

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Laura’s Birth Story #2 ft. Baby Daddy Nic from 2021-06-23T09:00

Laura's back on the show after a 1 month maternity leave! She's joined by baby daddy, producer, talented artist and husband Nic Rad to talk all about the c-section birth, being parents and what lif...

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How to Know You’ve Found “The One” ft. Angela’s Fiancé, Ian (Laura’s maternity leave!) from 2021-06-16T14:03:03

This week’s episode is called How to Know You’ve Found “The One.” It's Ian's final week as a guest host before Laura's triumphant return! We talk about how you have to go on lots of "meh" dates to ...

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Making New Friends as an Adult ft. Ian (Angela’s Fiancé) from 2021-06-09T09:00

This week's episode is called Making New Friends as an Adult. Ian is back as guest host while Laura continues her maternity leave. We talk about times we've seen people make friends by sliding into...

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Keeping Arguments Respectful ft. Ian (Angela’s Fiancé) from 2021-06-02T09:00

This week's episode is called Keeping Arguments Respectful. Laura is still on maternity leave, so Ian returns as guest co-host. We talk about recent arguments we've had and how we keep it kind (aft...

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Lessons from Pandemic Wedding Planning ft. Ian (Angela's Fiancé) from 2021-05-26T09:00

This week's episode is called Lessons from Pandemic Wedding Planning. Laura is on maternity leave, so Angela's fiancé, Ian, fills in. We talk about how we knew rescheduling the wedding (3x!) was th...

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Eating Plant Based ft. ‘The Plant-Based Baby&Toddler’ author®istered dietician Whitney English from 2021-05-19T09:00

This week we welcome registered dietician and co-author of the new book "The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler" Whitney English Tabaie to discuss all things nutrition and diet. We break down myths and d...

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Missing Your Ex from 2021-05-12T11:11:57

This week we talk about what to do when you miss your ex and how to distinguish between missing your ex and missing being in a relationship. Then we answer your listener questions including a liste...

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Outgrowing Old Friendships from 2021-05-05T09:00

This week’s episode is called Outgrowing Old Friendships. We talk about switching friendship orbits, when you need to confront a friend you no longer want in your life and when it's okay to let peo...

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300th Episode Special from 2021-04-28T09:00

This week is our 300th episode!!! We will be taking a nostalgic look back at some of our favorite moments. Then we dive into the mailbox, which includes a fan with a foot fetish and another listene...

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Everything You Want to Ask an OB about Pregnancy ft. Dr. Nathan Fox from 2021-04-21T09:00

This week we welcome OB and high-risk specialist Dr. Nathan Fox to answer all of our burning pregnancy questions. We cover everything from COVID to sushi (yes you can eat it!) and more! We answer y...

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Hitting a Covid Wall with Your Partner from 2021-04-14T09:00

This week's episode is called Hitting a Covid Wall with Your Partner. We talk about tips to keep the spark alive and not bore the crap out of each other when you see each other all of the time. We ...

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Freezing Your Eggs ft. Journalist and Producer Darla Murray from 2021-04-07T09:00

This week we welcome Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer Darla Murray to talk about her experience freezing her eggs and her piece about the process for Cosmopolitan. Then we answer your lis...

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Fairness In the Household from 2021-03-31T09:00

More people spending time at home means more chores to do! This week we talk about how to keep things feeling fair between your partner or roomies when it comes to domestic crap. We’ll be answering...

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Mental Health and Staying Brave ft. Olympian Alexi Pappas from 2021-03-24T09:00

On this week’s episode we welcome Alexi Pappas, an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and Olympic athlete who wrote the new book "Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas." We ta...

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Sweating the Small Stuff from 2021-03-17T09:00

There's a lot of big stuff happening in the world but as long as you have perspective, it's okay to sweat the small stuff every now and then! We talk about how to let things go and when it's okay t...

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Vibrators, Gynos and Other TMI from 2021-03-10T10:00

This week we chat about vibrators, gynos, lasers and how we find other TMI providers. We’ll be answering your listener questions including one listener who wants advice on finding a good couples vi...

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Identifying Energy Vampires from 2021-03-03T10:00

This week’s episode is all about identifying energy vampires: those people in your life who drain your emotional energy. We talk about how to spot them and how to get rid of them! Then we answer yo...

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Managing Stress from 2021-02-24T10:00

This week we talk about the big and small things that stress us out and what we do to cope. We answer a question from a listener who is separated from her husband overseas and read an update from a...

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Losing Your Motivation from 2021-02-17T10:00

This week we talk all about losing motivation and how to get it back. We answer your listener questions including one listener who is struggling sharing space with her parents. In the news we discu...

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Happy Valentine’s Day from 2021-02-10T10:00

Happy Valentine’s Day! This week we are talking about how we like to spend V-Day, the gifts we asked for and giving tips on how to safely spend the day of love. Then we answer your listener questio...

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Conflict with Family from 2021-02-03T13:37:47

This week we talk about the reasons why people (and we!) are having conflict with family right now and how to deal with it. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener whose in-la...

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Quarter-Life Crisis from 2021-01-27T12:05:54

This week we talk about what it's like to go through a quarter-life crisis and want to change your career or question other choices in your life (it's all normal!). Then we answer your listener que...

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To Want or Not Want Kids from 2021-01-20T10:00

This week we talk all about the decision-making process behind wanting or not wanting children: how to chat with your sig other (if you have one) and what questions to ask yourself. Then we answer ...

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Dealing with Enemies from 2021-01-13T10:00

This week we talk about what it means to have people in your life who you don't really like as an adult. How to deal with them, how to avoid them and how your relationship came to be in the first p...

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The Power of a Group Chat from 2021-01-06T10:00

This week we talk all about the benefits and pitfalls of group chat with friends including etiquette, structure, when it works and when it does. Then we answer your listener questions including one...

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New Year, New You 2021 (Thank God 2020 Is Over) from 2020-12-30T10:00

This week’s episode is our annual New Year, New You where we reassess the past year, go over last year's resolutions and then make new ones for the next year. We answer your listener questions incl...

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The Dry Challenge ft. author Hilary Sheinbaum from 2020-12-23T10:00

This week we welcome reporter and author Hilary Sheinbaum whose book, “The Dry Challenge. How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month" comes out Dec. 29th...

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Healthy Mind&Body from 2020-12-16T10:00

This week we talk all about our own personal tips for mental and physical well-being: books that have helped us, tips from our therapists, tips from our moms and lists we suggest making. We answer ...

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An Uncertain Future from 2020-12-09T10:00

This week we talk all about the uncertain future and how anxious it makes us not being able to plan. We give tips on coping with anticipatory grief. Then we answer your listener questions including...

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A Very Weird Holiday Season from 2020-12-02T10:00

This week we talk about how weird this holiday season is, how to explain to family and friends that you want to be safe and don't need to celebrate like a normal year (because it's not a normal yea...

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Laura Is Pregnant, Again from 2020-11-25T10:00

Angela gets the day off and Laura is joined by her baby daddy and painter by day, producer by night, Nic Rad, to talk about what it's like expecting baby #2 in their family (the puking, the nerves,...

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Finding Thanks This Year from 2020-11-18T10:00

On this week’s episode we talk about finding the thanks, even during the hot mess of a year that is 2020. We answer your listener questions including one about how to start your own business and an...

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Getting Along with In-Laws from 2020-11-11T10:00

This week's episode is all about getting along with in-laws and it's inspired by a listener question (luckily, Angela and Laura both adore their in-laws – for reals!). We answer your listener quest...

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Judging Others from 2020-11-04T10:00

This week we talk about why we judge other people's decisions during the pandemic and whether it's healthy or toxic. Then we answer your listener questions including a listener who has to take extr...

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Stop Second-Guessing Yourself from 2020-10-28T09:00

This week’s episode is called Stop Second-Guessing Yourself. We answer your listener questions, including one listener whose husband is mad at her for not attending a family wedding and another who...

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Breaking Up During Covid from 2020-10-21T09:00

This week we talk all about how to handle a breakup during quarantine: self care, figuring out logistics and asking yourself if it's really time to breakup or if it's just 2020 getting to you. Then...

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When Friends Start Believing Conspiracy Theories from 2020-10-14T09:00

This week we talk all about conspiracy theories: which ones are total BS and how to talk to a friend who believes in them. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener whose friend...

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Vote, Bitches from 2020-10-07T09:00

This week we talk all about the election, ways to get involved and the importance of fact-checking your news sources (aka don't trust memes!)! We answer your listener questions including whether to...

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Fairness in the Workplace from 2020-09-30T14:28:51

This week we talk about fairness in the workplace – transparency around salaries, the importance of finding a friend at work and more. We answer your listener questions including one listener who h...

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Surviving Roommates from 2020-09-23T09:00

This week we talk all about how to deal with roommate etiquette, logistics, privacy, chores and more! We answer your listener questions including one listener who wants to know her new roommates' s...

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How to Write a Book from 2020-09-16T09:00

This week we talk all about our experience in book publishing and answer you publishing questions including one listener who wants to know about freelancing and another wondering if she should copy...

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Social Media Fatigue from 2020-09-09T09:00

This week we talk all about social media fatigue, anxiety, what to post and not post and when to take a break. We answer your questions including one listener who feels uncomfortable on social medi...

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Friendship Struggles from 2020-09-02T09:00

This week we talk about friendship struggles and how hard it is to navigate during the pandemic. We answer your listener questions including one listener with dating woes. Then we talk about what’s...

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Assert Yourself from 2020-08-26T11:16:22

This week we talk about how to assert yourself better – whether it's work or in relationships. We answer a listener who wants to know if she scared a guy off by asserting herself and another listen...

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Dealing with Grief from 2020-08-19T09:00

This week we talk about dealing with grief: ways to cope, how different people mourn and we share our own stories of mourning and discuss what helped. We answer a question from a guy who wants to k...

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Socializing in a Covid World from 2020-08-12T09:00

This week we talk all about ways to safely socialize in a pandemic (outdoors, picnics, masks, etc!) Then we answer your listener questions including a listener who wants to know if she is being ins...

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Baby Fever&Fertility from 2020-08-05T09:00

This week we talk about baby fever and fertility. Laura shares her baby journey and all the woo woo and non woo woo things she's done. We answer your listener questions including one listener strug...

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Everyone Needs a Hobby from 2020-07-29T09:00

This week we talk about the importance of hobbies: how to find them, what makes a good hobby and the difference between a side hustle and a hobby. Then we answer your listener questions, including ...

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New Dating Etiquette from 2020-07-22T09:00

This week we talk all about how dating has changed since the pandemic and tips to go on safe dates and have safe sex. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener who is dating a g...

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Looking for a Job from 2020-07-15T09:00

This week we talk about looking for a job during this wild time including tips for video and phone interviews and how to give and get career advice. Then we answer our listener questions including ...

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Finding the Right Therapist from 2020-07-08T09:00

This week’s episode is about finding the right therapist including the process of choosing one to saying bye bye to the ones that you don't vibe with. We’ll be answering your listener questions inc...

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Being an Ally ft. Eric Abrego, co-chair of the Black Inclusion Group at LinkedIn from 2020-07-01T09:00

This week we talk about how to be an ally. We welcome Eric Abrego, LinkedIn's co-chairman of the Black Inclusion Group, a program which utilizes data, resources, and employees to close the opportun...

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Juggling Motherhood from 2020-06-24T09:00

This week we talk about the struggle of motherhood, parenthood and caretaking. We talk about how to not compare yourself to other parents, the best states for working moms and why Laura doesn't tea...

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How to Say No to Commitments from 2020-06-17T09:00

This week we talk about how to say no to commitments and give yourself space. We a question from a listener who is unsure if it’s safe to return to her gym and another who is worried that a new liv...

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How To Be or Not To Be Productive from 2020-06-10T09:00

This week we give you tips on how to be more productive or less productive (if you're pushing yourself too hard) during this crazy time. Then we answer your listener questions including a question ...

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Anxiety&Coping Skills from 2020-06-03T09:00

This week’s episode is all about anxiety and tips for how to cope. We answer mailbox questions including one listener who wants to know if coffee is making her anxious and another listener who is w...

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Toxic Positivity from 2020-05-27T09:00

This week we talk all about toxic positivity and how it can actually be harmful to be overly positive when people are struggling. We give tips on how to meet people where they are at and suggestion...

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Friendship During a Global Pandemic from 2020-05-20T09:00

It's our first "This Is Why" podcast! Starting this week we'll be giving best friend advice on topics including pop culture, politics, friendship, dating, workplace dynamics, parenting, news headli...

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The Final Episode (And What We've Learned Along the Way!) from 2020-05-13T09:00

It's our last This Is Why You're Single podcast (Don't worry, we are just dropping the "you're single" and rebranding starting next week)! Angela and Laura talk about everything we've learned over ...

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How to Pursue a Crush from 2020-05-06T09:00

This week we talk about how (and if!) you should make a move on a crush. In dating news we discuss the how “whelming” is the new “negging”&how long first dates should last. Then we answer your list...

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Adjusting Expectations from 2020-04-29T09:00

This week we talk all about dating expectations: what is reasonable, how to tell someone what you expect and how to know if you're an expectations match. In dating news we discuss how to improve yo...

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Dealing With Their Ex from 2020-04-22T09:00

This week we are talking about how to deal with your partner's ex. In dating news we discuss how Tinder gets a panic button&the best way to avoid someone at a party. Then we answer your listener qu...

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Finding the Right Porn for You ft. the hosts of the Girls on Porn podcast from 2020-04-15T09:00

This week we talk all things porn: how to find ethical porn that's right for you! We are joined by the hosts of Girls on Porn podcast, Laura Ramaday and Rachel Napoleon, to break it all down! In da...

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Postponing a Wedding During a Pandemic from 2020-04-08T09:00

Angela postponed her wedding. This week we talk all about the logistics of that decision and our quarantine mental, emotional and physical state. In dating news we discuss a bride who goes viral fo...

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Relationship Maintenance from 2020-04-01T09:00

This week we talk about how to maintain your relationship. When you have a good thing, you have to take care of it: check ins, couples therapy and date nights! In dating news we discuss podcasts yo...

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How To Relax With Someone New from 2020-03-25T09:00

On this episode we talk about how to relax when you are dating someone new, which can be especially hard in today's climate! In dating news we discuss why wedding season 2020 is doomed&how to stay ...

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Dating During Coronavirus, Apocalypse&End of the World from 2020-03-18T09:00

On this episode we are talking about the only thing we can think about lately: the coronavirus. We discuss how the global pandemic is affecting our lives and our personal relationships. In dating n...

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Bringing Old Baggage to New Relationships from 2020-03-11T09:00

This week we talk about how to avoid bringing past baggage from your old relationships into new ones. In dating news we discuss how to feel comfortable dating after a breakup&the myth of happily ev...

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Finding Your Modern Fairy Tale ft. Cinderella and the Glass Ceiling co-author&actress Ellen Haun from 2020-03-04T10:00

This week we talk about finding your modern happily ever after (men doing chores! ignoring outdated wedding traditions!) and how classic fairy tales affect how we see relationships. Actress and Lau...

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When People You Like Do Weird Shit from 2020-02-26T10:00

This week we talk about what to do when we find out weird shit about people we are dating – where to draw the line and what we can handle! In dating news we discuss why you might feel sore after se...

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When the Spark Is Gone from 2020-02-19T09:30

This week we talk about how to tell the difference if the spark is gone for good or you're just in a rough patch in your relationship. In dating news we discuss a study that finds that men are more...

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Changing How You Enjoy Your Sex Life ft. Unbound Co-founder Polly Rodriguez from 2020-02-12T10:00

This week we welcome CEO and co-founder of Unbound, an online magazine and “sexual wellness” shop, Polly Rodriguez, to talk all things vibrators, sex positivity and asking for what you want in the ...

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Running From Your Problems from 2020-02-05T10:00

This week we talk about running from your problems, which can involve a lot of things: breaking up with someone, money problems, house problems and more. In dating news we discuss wedding therapist...

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Decluttering After a Breakup ft. decluttering expert Tracy McCubbin from 2020-01-29T10:00

This week we welcome the author of "Making Space, Clutter-Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You'll Ever Need" and founder of dClutterfly, Tracy McCubbin. She talks all about how clutter can affec...

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When Family Complicates Things from 2020-01-22T10:00

This week we talk about how family can affect relationships. In dating news we discuss bad relationship habits you can learn from your parents&the importance of humility. Then we answer your listen...

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Dealing With Insecurities from 2020-01-15T10:00

This week we talk all about dealing with insecurities and how that affects relationships. Maybe it's an insecurity you have or your partner has – it can cause trouble! In dating news we discuss dre...

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Afraid of Commitment from 2020-01-08T10:00

This week we talk about why you or someone you like might have a fear of commitment and how to get over it or embrace it. In dating news we discuss the real reason for your fear of commitment&how t...

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How to Score a Second Date from 2020-01-01T10:00

Today we're talking how to convert a first date into a second date: the right attitude, what to say and more! In dating news: Tinder bios for each zodiac sign&how to make plans without getting a dr...

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New Year, New You (2020 Edition) from 2019-12-25T10:00

Happy new year everyone! It's our annual New Year, New You episode where we talk all about how to start the new year fresh when it comes to dating&life. We discuss our personal resolutions and goal...

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How Holiday Rom-Coms Are Lying to You from 2019-12-18T10:00

On this week’s podcast we discuss how unrealistic those holiday movies on TV are and how they might affect your relationship prospects. In dating news we discuss holiday gift ideas based on your pa...

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Everything You Wish Men Knew from 2019-12-11T10:00

On this week's episode we discuss all the dating advice we wish we could tell the guys in our lives from how often to confirm dates (triple confirm!) to how to clean a bathroom (throw away old prod...

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Cuffing Season Is Back from 2019-12-04T10:00

We are deep into the middle of Cuffing Season where people pair off during the cold winter holidays! Are you cuffed, looking to be cuffed or avoiding cuffing entirely? We get into it all! In dating...

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The Importance of Thank You from 2019-11-27T10:00

Happy thanksgiving! This week we talk about the importance of gratitude and saying thank you in your relationship and how to not take the little things for granted. In dating news we discuss the ne...

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Religion&Dating from 2019-11-20T10:00

This week we talk all about religion when it comes to dating, interfaith relationships and dealing with family. In dating news we discuss how online dating is desegregating America&how to actually ...

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Workplace Romances from 2019-11-13T10:00

This week is all about the dos and don'ts of workplace romances (hint: watch out for problematic power dynamics). In dating news we discuss what to consider before dating a coworker&the difference ...

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Making Assumptions from 2019-11-06T10:00

This week we tackle a problem everyone struggles with: making assumptions. We discuss how to not do it (Look for evidence! Put yourself in someone else's shoes!). In dating news we discuss six assu...

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Dating Doesn’t Have To Be So Scary from 2019-10-30T09:00

This week we talk about how get over fears that are holding you back from dating. We all get scared over crazy things real&imagined! Angela talks about going through her grandma's love letters and ...

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Recovering from a Breakup ft. Onward: A Post-Breakup Concierge Service from 2019-10-23T09:00

Recovering from a breakup is hard so this week we welcome Lindsay Meck, the co-founder of Onward, a Post-Breakup Concierge Service. She gives tips and tricks of how to get over a breakup and what s...

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Keeping Your Independence from 2019-10-16T09:00

This week we talk about how to keep your independence and identity in a new relationship. In dating news Facebook is officially a dating platform now&how much money the average American spends on d...

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Don't. Date. Dirtbags. from 2019-10-09T09:00

This week we talk about the difference between a bad boy and a dirt bag. In dating news we discuss how Venmo is causing relationship drama&the most important things to have in common with your S.O....

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Learning From Others ft. “We Came First” author Jennifer Wright from 2019-10-02T09:00

This week we welcome Political Editor at Large at Harpers Bazaar and author Jennifer Wright, who wrote the new book, "We Came First: Romantic Advice From Women Who Have Been There." We talk about w...

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Romance After Baby ft. hot baby daddy Nic Rad from 2019-09-25T09:00

Laura's husband Nic Rad guests co-hosts this week (thanks to popular demand and requests from our listeners!) to talk all about romance after baby and how to keep the flame alive! In dating news we...

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The Best Place Date from 2019-09-18T09:00

On this week's episode we discuss whether it's worth it to move for a better dating pool. In dating news we discuss the places with the most singles&the best and worst cities for dating. Then we an...

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Online Dating by the Numbers ft. #DateMe playwright Robyn Lynne Norris from 2019-09-11T09:00

This week we welcome comedic actress and the creator/playwright of the Off-Broadway show #DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment, Robyn Lynne Norris. We learn what happened when she created a bunch of fake ...

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Never Settle from 2019-09-04T09:00

This week we talk about never settling and how to know if you're settling (it can be different for different people!). In dating news a woman writes a viral essay about calling off her wedding&we d...

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Dating After Divorce ft. podcasters Keith&the Girl from 2019-08-28T09:00

We welcome Keith Malley and Chemda from the podcast Keith and the Girl to talk all about dating after a divorce (which they're both doing!). Keith tells us what happened when his dad started flirti...

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Saying the L Word from 2019-08-21T09:00

Saying "I love you" can be a huge deal in a relationship. We discuss when to say it and how to say it this week and what it means if your partner wants to wait. In dating news we talk about why one...

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Engagement Etiquette from 2019-08-14T09:00

This week we talk all about engagement etiquette - how soon can you get engaged after a bff? Do you have to ask a friend to be in your wedding if they asked you? Who can post first? In dating news ...

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Loving Your Partner’s Quirks ft. guest host Ian Brecher (Angela's fiancé) from 2019-08-07T09:00

This week Ian is back as a guest co-host and we talk all about learning to love your partner's quirks - how to laugh at the funny ones and address the annoying ones. In dating news, we learn about ...

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Waiting for Him to Propose ft. guest host Ian Brecher (Angela's fiancé) from 2019-07-31T09:00

This week Laura is out sick so Angela’s fiancé, Ian, fills in to co-host! We talk about how to navigate that awkward pre-engagement phase of a relationship. Angela talks about getting invited to an...

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Choosing the Right Partner ft. certified relationship coach Jillian Turecki from 2019-07-24T11:58:59

This week we welcome back to the podcast certified relationship coach and Laura's yoga teacher Jillian Turecki to talk about her five step method she created to finding the right person, what it me...

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Owning Your Mess ft. comedian Andrea Allan from 2019-07-17T09:00

This week we welcome comedian Andrea Allan who just released her new EP Gonzo on iTunes. We talk about owning your flaws and short comings and ridding your life of toxic people who make your mess e...

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When They Won’t Commit from 2019-07-10T09:00

This week we talk about how to handle someone who won't commit to you: whether to give an ultimatum and what to say to a flip flopper. Angela talks about Ian getting hit on at a bachelor party and ...

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Dating in a New Place from 2019-07-03T08:00

This week we talk about tips for dating when you've moved to a new place. In dating news we discuss why you should dump your “toyfriend”&why Hinge got a bump with gay users. Then we answer your lis...

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Reading Signals from 2019-06-26T08:30

This week we talk about how to observe cues and signals from people to know if they're into you or not and we give both good and bad examples of real life pickups. In dating news we discuss eight t...

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Saying Sorry from 2019-06-19T09:00

It's hard to be the one to say sorry so we give you tips on how to do it! Be the bigger person! Angela talks about getting her but waxed and Laura talks about loving her child versus loving Nic. In...

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How To Say No To a Second Date from 2019-06-12T09:00

This week we talk about how to turn down a date you weren't that into without feeling guilted on going on another date just to be nice. In dating news we discuss phrases that can cause trust issues...

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Overthinking Everything from 2019-06-05T09:00

This week we dive into what happens when you overthink things and how it can affect relationships. Angela talks about her friends' partners doing their hair and then we get serious: we discuss what...

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200th Episode Special ft. Our hubs and fiance Nic&Ian from 2019-05-29T09:00

It's our 200th podcast episode!!! We invite our significant others back to the show to celebrate - producer and Laura's husband, Nic, and Angela's fiance, Ian. First we let them grill us on love, l...

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Can You Scare Someone Off? from 2019-05-22T04:00

This week we talk about everyone's greatest fear: scaring someone off too soon. Can you actually scare them and how? In dating news we discuss 9 facts about your clitoris&why you might not be as go...

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Helping Friends Through a Breakup from 2019-05-15T04:00

This week we talk about how to help a friend through a rough breakup. In dating news we discuss female condoms&how you should respond if your ex texts you. Then we answer your listener questions in...

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How To Have The Awkward Convos from 2019-05-08T04:00

This week we talk about how to approach awkward conversations and reveal some of our most awkward convos we've ever had. In dating news we discuss why Americans are having less sex&new data that sh...

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Sliding Into DMs from 2019-05-01T07:00

This week we talk about how to reach out to people in their DMs! Maybe you know them already, maybe they're strangers, maybe you have a friend in common – either way, there is a way to do it and no...

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You’re Not on the Same Page from 2019-04-24T04:00

This week we discuss what to do when you and your significant other are on different pages about major life decisions. In dating news we discuss how to talk to your roommate about their loud sex no...

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If You Like It, Put a Ring On It ft. Big Kid Problems’ Sarah Merrill from 2019-04-17T04:00

What happens when three independent, progressive women find themselves waiting for their significant others to propose? We tell you! This week we welcome @bigkidproblems influencer and podcast Sara...

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Sparking Joy from 2019-04-10T04:28:11

This week we discuss tips for getting rid of people and things in your life that don't bring you joy! In dating news a woman finds out a man was dating her as a dare&sex robots are a hot trend in p...

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Breaking The Bro Code from 2019-04-03T04:00

This week we talk all about what happens when you want to date an ex's friend. Dating in the friend circle is tricky – and we break down when it's cool and when it's not cool. In dating news we dis...

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Exploring Sexuality ft. Slutever’s Karley Sciortino from 2019-03-27T04:00

This week we welcome host and EP of Viceland's TV series SLUTEVER and author of the book Slutever, Karley Sciortino, to discuss all about exploring sexuality, strippers, sex positivity and more! In...

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Finding The Time from 2019-03-20T12:16:55

This week we talk all about making priorities and finding the time to date. Laura and Angela talk about trying out the new Calexotics sex toys and Angela becomes the queen of a bachelorette party. ...

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Recovering from Cheating from 2019-03-13T04:00

We discuss how to recover from a cheater: not bringing that baggage into a new relationship, cutting the cheater off on social and emotionally recovering (it's not your fault!). Then Angela tells a...

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Rocking the Boat from 2019-03-06T05:00

We are talking all about rocking the boat in relationships: shaking things up for the good or the bad and when and when not to do it! Angela tells a story about her friend who got in a fight with a...

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Dating Your Friends from 2019-02-27T05:00

This week we talk about what happens when you go from friends to lovers. Sometimes it goes great and other times it can be a major miss! Angela talks about fighting for control in the kitchen with ...

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To Move In Or Not Move In from 2019-02-20T05:00

This week we're talking all about moving in with your partner - when to do it and tips to succeed at it! Angela talks about a bridezilla who was overheard complaining that her fiance won't wear lif...

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Will You Be Mine? from 2019-02-13T05:00

Happy Valentine's Day! Asking people out is HARD which is why we teach you how by role playing asking people out in different scenarios. Laura and Angela talk about their V-Day plans - the first as...

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Living an Orgasmic Life ft. sex coach Xanet Pailet from 2019-02-06T12:51:48

We welcome Xanet Pailet, a sex and intimacy educator, coach and the author of the new book "Living an Orgasmic Life." We talk all about what to do when you're stuck in a sexless relationship, orgas...

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Moving On from 2019-01-30T05:00

This week we talk all about moving on from a breakup including why you shouldn't post braggy pics on social media and how long it's okay to cry it out. In dating news a girl uses Tinder to catch a ...

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Dealing with Deal Breakers from 2019-01-23T05:00

We’re talking all about dealbreakers today - what’s worth calling it quits and what are things you can work through. Angela talks about an over eager guy her friend was dating and Laura talks about...

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Everybody Needs Friends from 2019-01-16T14:19:07

We are talking how to be a good friend and give your friends dating advice without your friends getting mad or not inviting you to the wedding. In dating news we discuss how Tinder and OkCupid are ...

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A Sexy New Year from 2019-01-09T05:00

Resolutions don't just have to be about health and finances. We're talking sexy resolutions and how to spice things up in 2019. In dating news we discuss foreplay apps to turn your sex life up a no...

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Dating Responsibly ft. motivational speaker Kevin S. Carr from 2019-01-02T05:00

We welcome motivational speaker and author Kevin S. Carr to episode to talk about red flags, dating responsibly and how to watch out for dirtbags! In dating news we discuss love resolutions for the...

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New Year, New You (2019 Edition) from 2018-12-26T05:00

Happy New Year! This is our 3rd New Year, New You episode because every year is a new year to start again! We're talking resolutions and dating tips for 2019! In dating news we discuss Tinder’s dat...

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Surviving the Holidays from 2018-12-19T05:35:50

We give tips for how to survive the holidays from the road trip to nosy relatives. Angela talks about outsourcing her shopping to her bf Ian and Laura talks about her love of grooming her hubs. In ...

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Angela is Engaged from 2018-12-12T05:00

This is a HUGE week at the podcast. Co-host Angela Spera got engaged!!! We recap their love story before Angela finally tells Laura how her boyfriend Ian proposed (hint: it involved a love note). T...

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On Again, Off Again from 2018-12-05T05:00

We're talking all about how to get out of that relationship cycling that is on again off again relationships and why people end up in them in the first place. Angela talks about a friend who ended ...

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Finding Life Satisfaction ft. cognitive-behaviorist Dr. Jennifer Guttman from 2018-11-28T05:00

We welcome clinical psychologist and cognitive-behaviorist and author of “A Path To Sustainable Life Satisfaction” Dr. Jennifer Guttman. We talk all about ways to find more contentment and satisfac...

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Finding the Thankful from 2018-11-21T05:00

This week we’re talking about finding the thankful and gratitude in the little things when it comes to dating. Angela talks about her hairstylist's crazy date where she got puked on and Laura talks...

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Dealing with Liar Liars from 2018-11-14T05:00

This week we talk all about how to deal with people who lie and the different types of lies – which ones are okay and which ones are deal breakers. Angela talks about the case of her missing vibrat...

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What People Really Want ft. “Love Gap” author Jenna Birch from 2018-11-07T05:00

We invite Jenna Birch, author of "The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win In Life and Love," to the show to talk about what men and women look for, great conversation starters and the latest dating res...

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Fate vs. Force ft. intuitive dating coach&medium Nikki Novo from 2018-10-31T04:00

We welcome intuitive dating coach&medium Nikki Novo to talk all about fate, chakras, channeling spirit guides, reading energy and whether we can answer the question: will I be alone forever? In dat...

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When Opposites Attract from 2018-10-24T04:00

This week we talk about getting out of your comfort zone and dating someone who is your opposite! Angela talks about discussing circumcision with Brits at a bar and Laura talks about getting turned...

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ABC (Always Be Communicating) ft. authors and married couple Jennifer Miller&Jason Feifer from 2018-10-17T06:14:21

We welcome authors of the new book "Mr. Nice Guy" and real-life couple Jason Feifer and Jennifer Miller to talk all about communication, how to give sexual feedback and more! In dating news we disc...

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Sex Without Stress ft. sex therapist and author Jessa Zimmerman from 2018-10-10T04:00

This week we welcome licensed couples’ counselor, nationally certified sex therapist and author of "Sex Without Stress" Jessa Zimmerman to answer all of our sex questions: how often should you have...

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Clapping Back at Creeps from 2018-10-03T04:00

This week we talk all about how to deal with online creepers – whether to ghost or call them out! Angela discusses an awkward experience with a bikini waxer and Laura talks about the art of "mirror...

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Dealing with a Fuckboy/girl from 2018-09-26T04:00

This week we talk all about how to deal with those fuckboys and fuckgirls who drive you nuts! Angela and Laura discuss their birthdays (hint: all of Angela's friends thought she was getting engaged...

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How To Be Sex Positive ft. porn star Alana Luv from 2018-09-19T04:00

We welcome porn star Alana Luv to talk about sex positivity, dating as a porn star, why she went from working in finance to porn and what life was like on the Bunny Ranch. In dating news we talk ab...

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It’s Never Too Late from 2018-09-12T04:00

This week we talk about why it's never too late to date, have sex or any other milestone you're worried about! We read emails from listeners of all ages who are worried they are TOO late and guess ...

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Dating Is Hard from 2018-09-05T04:00

This week we talk about all the ways dating is hard and ways you can start to feel a bit better about it (and make it easier on yourself!). In dating news we talk about a man who could go to prison...

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The History of Sex Toys ft. sex historian and Buzz author Hallie Lieberman from 2018-08-29T04:00

We welcome Hallie Lieberman, the author of Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy, to talk all about sex toys: new toy trends, the surprising history of the vibrator, ancient phalluses and ti...

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Laura Had a Baby from 2018-08-22T04:00

Laura had her baby! She gets into the nitty gritty of her birth story and answers all of Angela's deep dark post-birth questions. Angela shares how she spent their maternity leave -- working on her...

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The Future of Sex ft. sextech expert Bryony Cole from 2018-08-15T04:00

We welcome sextech expert and host of The Future of Sex podcast Bryony Cole to talk all things sex&technology: VR, sex robots, body augmentation, teledildonics and more! In dating news we learn abo...

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Should I Stay or Should I Go from 2018-08-08T04:00

Should you stay in a relationship or should you go? That is the big topic this week! We go over a list of questions to ask if you're thinking about leaving a relationship that is just so-so (no one...

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All Talk, No Action from 2018-08-01T04:00

We talk all about what to do when someone "talks the talk: about hanging out and dating but won't "walk the walk" and make a move. Angela talks about sleeping on the couch and Laura talks about hyp...

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3 Year Anniversary with Jake&Amir from 2018-07-25T04:00

It's our 3 Year Anniversary so we welcome back our HeadGum podcast network founders, comedians Jake&Amir! Together, we recap the best things we've learned over the year from our top episodes: Maste...

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It’s Not You, It’s Them from 2018-07-18T04:00

This week we discuss what to do when you're dating a jerk, how to find your "make or break" point and figure out if this relationship brings you true happiness or more anxiety. In dating news we ta...

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The Art of the Setup ft. matchmaker Emily Holmes Hahn from 2018-07-11T04:00

This week we welcome the founder of the matchmaking service LastFirst (www.lastfirst.com) Emily Holmes Hahn, to discuss the ins and outs of matchmaking (it's not too far off from The Bachelor!) and...

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Living Labido Loco ft. Nurse Practitioner Margaret Romero from 2018-07-04T04:00

This week we welcome Margaret Romero, a nurse practitioner and founder of Femme Med, a whole-health sanctuary for women. We talk sexual health therapies, how to have a healthy vagina, the female li...

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Finding Your Match ft. Playing with Matches author Hannah Orenstein from 2018-06-27T04:00

We welcome Elite Daily's dating editor, former professional matchmaker and author of Playing with Matches, Hannah Orenstein, to the podcast to talk setting up guys looking for a "Scarlett Johansson...

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Getting Past Date #3 from 2018-06-20T12:16:55

Stuck in that rut where you can't get past date #3? Then this episode is for you! We go over what you might be doing wrong (and right!) and give real advice to help you out. Angela discusses the et...

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Dealing with Dating App Fatigue from 2018-06-13T11:53:01

We give you tips and tricks as well as expert advice from dating app CEOs about how to deal with dating app fatigue. Angela discusses ring shopping with her bf and Laura talks about making padsicle...

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Why Your Pelvic Floor Matters to Your Sex Life ft. pelvic floor therapist Lindsey Vestal from 2018-06-06T04:00

We welcome pelvic floor therapist and owner of the Functional Pelvis Lindsey Vestal to talk all about the pelvic floor: why doing too many kegels is bad for you, why you shouldn't pee in packs or p...

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Dealing with your Boo’s Ex from 2018-05-30T04:07:54

This week we talk all about dealing with your partner's ex: whether they are too close for comfort, vengeful or won't get the hint and go away! In dating news we discuss why you should think twice ...

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Wedding Season Anxiety Returns ft. Save the Date author Jen Doll from 2018-05-23T04:00

We welcome "Save The Date" author Jen Doll to talk all things wedding season: etiquette, finding the perfect plus one, when to tell a friend you don't like their boo, and how to be an great officia...

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Friends Know You Best ft. Wingman app founder Tina Wilson from 2018-05-16T04:00

We welcome Tina Wilson, the founder of Wingman, a dating app that allows you to set your friends up with matches. We talk about how friends know you best (and can create a better profile for you th...

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Dating and the F Word (Feminism!) ft. actors Ellen Haun&Amber Reauchean from 2018-05-09T04:00

We welcome actress and comedians Ellen Haun and Amber Reuchean Williams to talk all about dating and feminism. We talk bad audition stories, guys who don't how to asks feminists out and how the chi...

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Avoiding Misinformation ft. "The Encyclopedia of Misinformation" author Rex Sorgatz from 2018-05-02T04:46:35

We welcome Rex Sorgatz, author of the new book “The Encyclopedia of Misinformation”, to talk all things deceptions&fakes like catfishing, fake orgasms, cosplay, RealDolls, gaslighting and more! In ...

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How Much Is TMI from 2018-04-25T04:00

We dive deep into oversharing: when to relay information while keeping mystery and boundaries and still being open and comfortable with a new date or your significant other. Angela shares a story a...

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Staying Friendly with Exes ft. podcasters Keith and the Girl from 2018-04-18T04:00

We welcome podcast pioneers Keith Malley and Chemda from the hit podcast Keith and The Girl. They are a former couple who wrote a relationship book (called "What Do We Do Now?: Keith and The Girl's...

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Surviving Divorce ft. Bravo divorce attorney Vikki Ziegler from 2018-04-11T04:00

We welcome renowned divorce attorney and former host of Bravo’s Untying the Knot, Vikki Ziegler, to get into the nitty gritty of divorce. She answers every question you've been secretly curious abo...

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Laura Is Pregnant! ft. Baby Daddy Nic Rad from 2018-04-04T04:00

This week we welcome Laura's husband, Nic, on the podcast to talk about the emotional highs and lows of expecting a baby, trying to enjoy the joys of pregnancy despite being high risk and their hea...

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Celebrating the Small Stuff from 2018-03-28T04:00

This week we talk about how celebrating all the little milestones in your relationship and in life will help make you happier. In dating news we discuss how to make a marriage last if you rushed to...

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Casual Hookups&Debunking Sex Myths ft. sex researcher Dr. Zhana from 2018-03-21T04:00

We welcome sex researcher Dr. Zhana to talk blowjobs, sexual fluidity, sex parties, sex myths and more. In dating news we discuss what goes into a divorce party and how acting like you're single mi...

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Mastering First Dates from 2018-03-14T04:00

We give you a ton of tips and tricks to prepare and master going on a first date. We talk about what’s new in dating news: an app that claims to be the “HQ Trivia” of dating apps and why you should...

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Ripping the Dating Bandaid Off from 2018-03-07T05:00

When you're newly single it can be hard to get back out there so we're talking all about how to rip off the Bandaid. In dating news, we're talking about a new Tinder feature that sounds a lot like ...

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Make A Big Change from 2018-02-28T05:00

If things are not working, you gotta make a change and switch things up – we give you some suggestions of how to do that. In dating news, we're talking about Tinder in the Olympic Village&the press...

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The Engagement Game ft. Author Joi-Marie Mckenzie from 2018-02-21T05:00

Author Joi-Marie McKenzie talks about what happened when she tried to get her boyfriend of 5 years to propose. We discuss why worrying might not be a bad thing and what happened when a man proposed...

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Upping Your Erotic Intelligence ft. sexologist Mal Harrison from 2018-02-14T05:00

We welcome Mal Harrison, certified clinical sexologist, relationship coach, eroticism philosopher, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Center for Erotic Intelligence. We talk about orgasm research and...

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Getting Your V-Day Onnn from 2018-02-07T05:00

Valentine's Day is one week away and we are talking about tips and tricks to have the best V-Day whether you're singled or coupled or somewhere in between. In dating news, we discuss the most expen...

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When to DTR (Define The Relationship) ft. Vanderpump Rules star Rachael O'Brien from 2018-01-31T05:00

This week we welcome stand up comedian and Vanderpump Rules star Rachael O'Brien to talk all about defining relationships- when to go from "just dating" to "exclusive." She also tells us how she en...

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I Don't Owe You from 2018-01-24T05:00

This week we talk about the Aziz Ansari allegations, consent, expectations on dates, sexual coercion and what this all means in the #MeToo age. This week’s reason of the week is all about why peopl...

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Surviving LDRs (Long-Distance Relationships) from 2018-01-17T05:00

We talk all things long distance this week – tips for getting through the rough patches and how to use LDRs to your advantage. Then we talk about "cuffing season" for friendships and how to know if...

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Dating App Down Low ft. Coffee Meets Bagel co-founder Dawoon Kang from 2018-01-10T05:00

We welcome co-founder of Coffee Meets Bagel Dawoon Kang to talk all things dating apps: recent innovations, the best opening lines, the most popular time to join and more. Then we talk about the mo...

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Why Ghosting Is Still a Thing ft. ghosting expert&single mom Cassandra Dice from 2018-01-03T05:00

Author of the e-book guide "Disappearing Acts in Dating: What to Do When You've Been Ghosted" Cassandra Dice joins the podcast to talk about how to respond and avoid ghosters, dating after divorce ...

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New Year, New You (2018 Edition) from 2017-12-27T05:00

It's a new year and we help you find your new you! We discuss the best and worst cities for single people and the top research and tips for how to be happy. We take a look back on our own personal ...

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Dating Without Booze ft. comedian Jonathan Braylock from 2017-12-20T05:00

We bring actor/comedian and Black Men Can't Jump in Hollywood podcaster Jonathan Braylock to talk about dating when you don't drink: Do you put "sober" on your dating profile? Where do you go on da...

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Owning The Holidays from 2017-12-13T05:00

This week we teach you how to own the holidays and give tips on what to bring to your holiday bae's house, how to throw a killer holiday party, gift ideas and dressing the part this season. We also...

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Falling Too Fast from 2017-12-06T05:00

We talk about falling too fast early on in relationships and tips to avoid planning for the future after just one date. We read three of the most insane messages our listeners have received from da...

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How to be a Sex God ft. Cosmo’s Sexy Sutra author Julie Vadnal from 2017-11-29T05:00

Cosmo's Sexy Sutra: 101 Epic Sex Positions author Julie Vadnal joins the podcast to teach us everything she learned while writing the book, including sex tips and tricks, talking dirty, and kinky a...

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What You Should and Shouldn’t Text ft. matchmaker Devyn Simone from 2017-11-22T05:00

Former Real World Brooklyn star, Love At First Swipe host and matchmaker at Three Day Rule Devyn Simone joins the podcast and helps us figure out when, what and how to text people back (there's lot...

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How to Grow Together ft. relationship coach Jillian Turecki from 2017-11-15T05:00

Relationship coach Jillian Turecki teaches us tips about how to grow – both as a single person searching for personal growth and how to grow with your partner in a relationship. We find out why pot...

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Creating Your Dating Checklist ft. relationship expert Andrea Syrtash from 2017-11-08T05:00

Author and dating coach/expert Andrea Syrtash joins the podcast to talk about what to look for in a partner, how to spice up your current relationship and why sometimes you need to switch up your t...

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Cuffing Season Tryouts ft. actor Jerah Milligan from 2017-11-01T04:00

Comedian Jerah Milligan talks about what it's like to look for a winter boo, the process of his cuffing season tryouts and the time a girl stuck a finger up his butt without warning. We discuss arm...

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The Scaryyy Future ft. Big Kid Problems’ Sarah Merrill from 2017-10-25T04:04:19

Instagram star Sarah Merrill from @bigkidproblems joins the podcast again to talk about growing up, worrying about your relationship (and baby!) timeline and what it's like to be in a long distance...

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The Sex Date ft. comedian Abbi Crutchfield from 2017-10-18T04:00

Comedian Abbi Crutchfield joins us to talk about why she's never had sex with a non-boyfriend and when the right time to do the deed is. We talk about a new dating app that uses augmented reality t...

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Squirting and Sex Tips ft. sex coach Kenneth Play from 2017-10-11T04:00

Sex coach Kenneth Play joins the podcast to teach us everything he knows about sex, orgasms, hand jobs, blowjobs, tantric, squirting ...basically this is just a very NSFW educational episode! We al...

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Avoiding Clingers from 2017-10-04T04:00

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Don’t Ditch Your Friends from 2017-09-27T04:00

We discuss why it's so important not to ditch your friends when you start dating a new bae. Laura opens up going to pelvic floor therapy after too many kegels made her vagina too tight while Angela...

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Go with Your Gut from 2017-09-20T04:00

We discuss a phenomenon you need to watch out for on dating apps: how to know you’re being "hatfished." Then we help a listener figure out how to break up with her man child boyfriend and read one ...

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Dating Publicly ft. Bravo's Summer House star Lindsay Hubbard from 2017-09-13T04:00

Our guest (and Laura's bridesmaid), Lindsay Hubbard, talks about what it's like to date surrounded by cameras on the Bravo show "Summer House" and how to deal with online trolls. We learn surprisin...

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Avoid Getting Duped ft. Impractical Jokers producer Casey Jost from 2017-09-06T04:00

We dive into the nitty gritty of when it's okay to snoop on your partner and get into the mindset of a ghoster. Then we discuss whether or not it’s okay to get divorced over disagreeing about Trump...

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Juggling It All ft. comedian Joe Schiappa from 2017-08-30T04:00

We bring one of our former sketch teachers on to talk about how to juggle a busy life and dating. Then we find out why younger guys aren't as into boobs any more and a new app that’s basically a Ti...

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Dealing With Ghosters from 2017-08-23T04:00

Laura and Angela dig deep into dealing with ghosters and other new phenomenons like "bread crumbing" and "love bombing." We both discuss how our significant others deal with us when we're at our wo...

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Some People Are Just Good on Paper from 2017-08-16T04:00:04

Laura and her husband deal with morbidity when they work on their wills and awkwardly discuss their death wishes while Angela attends a Quaker-style wedding and learns she never wants one. We learn...

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Finding the Fun from 2017-08-09T04:00:04

Angela's boss offers to pay her to Bumble for him and Laura's friend decides to tell a guy the truth – that she's not into him – only to wish she'd ghosted him instead. We discuss a man who gets in...

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Make Your Summer Fling a Thing from 2017-08-02T04:00:51

Laura's terrified of her husband going on vacation and Angela has an identity crisis when she realizes she's attracted to a new male body type. We discuss the time of year most people have sex and ...

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You Got Benched ft. unicorn Alana Heiss, relationship coach Jillian Turecki,&drag queen Sherry Vine from 2017-07-26T04:00:21

We find out pornhub.com's biggest trends of the last 10 years and we help a listener who isn't sure how to tell her date she's riding the crimson tide (a.k.a. she's on her period). We're joined by ...

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Getting Grateful from 2017-07-19T04:00:10

Angela discusses a recent fight with her boyfriend after she admitted her celebrity crush. We talk about the four sexual deal breakers women can't deal with and what will happen when Tinder lets yo...

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Dating with a Disability ft. disability expert Ali Arena from 2017-07-12T04:00:42

Speech language pathologist and disability expert Ali Arena joins us to talk about dating with disabilities. We discuss whether or not to put your disability in a dating profile and how sexual assi...

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Find Your Inner Zen ft. relationship coach Jillian Turecki from 2017-07-05T04:00:57

We're joined by yoga teacher and certified relationship coach Jillian Turecki who fills us in on what it was like training with her guru Tony Robbins. We discuss the pros and cons of creating a rel...

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100th Episode Blind Date Special from 2017-06-28T04:00:32

We set up two strangers on a blind date and make them read the "36 Questions to fall in love" to find out if we've learned enough about dating over 100 episodes to make two strangers fall for each ...

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Getting Technosexually Savvy ft. sexologist Dr. Nikki Goldstein from 2017-06-21T04:00:26

Sexologist and author of the book Single But Dating, Dr. Nikki Goldstein, returns to the podcast! We help a listener who doesn't want to have kids figure out how to confess this news to her new boy...

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How to Survive Monogamy ft. couples therapist Andy Horning from 2017-06-14T04:00:49

Laura and Angela get a free couples therapy lesson from Elephant Talk podcast host Andy Horning. We talk about open marriages, how to avoid relationship boredom and what to do when your sex life is...

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Breaking Up Isn't Hard to Do from 2017-06-07T04:00:58

Angela confesses to Laura that she has a work crush and the girls learn why masterbating on your period is a great idea. We read some of the most outrageous messages sent to a listener and help ano...

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Create Your Own Adventure ft. Girlcrush Comedy from 2017-05-31T04:00:29

Laura and Angela are joined by Girlcrush comedy duo and actresses Caileigh Scott&Jacklyn Collier who dish about all of their dates with Britney Spears' co-star, villains in the news and ladies. We ...

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Bonding with Strangers Is Hard from 2017-05-24T04:00:18

Angela gets unwanted attention from an admirer at work and Laura helps a friend message a match on Bumble. Then we help a listener decide whether she should take on her crush's skydiving sport and ...

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Not Everything Goes As Planned from 2017-05-17T04:00:15

Laura and Angela divulge their own personal circumstances that have not gone as planned (Laura found out she's missing organs! Angela finds out that temping sucks!) and how it's affected their rela...

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Late Bloomers Still Bloom from 2017-05-10T04:00:08

Laura and Angela talk about their own early and late "blooming" milestones and Angela divulges a Big-O secret (spoiler alert: she didn't learn to masturbate until college!). They also talk about bi...

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We All Have a History ft. guest host producer (and Laura's husband) Nic Rad from 2017-05-03T04:00:22

Things get personal when Laura "interrogates" her husband (who guest co-hosts for Angela) on the inner workings of their marriage, and whether or not he cares about her baggage and history. We also...

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You Aren't Changing Your Scenery from 2017-04-26T04:00:44

On this week's episode we discuss how gummy bears could cause a breakup and how weed affects your sex life. Then we answer a listener who is deathly allergic to cats and just accepted a Bumble date...

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Wedding Season Is My Hell from 2017-04-19T04:00:09

This week we welcome the ups and downs of wedding season. We discuss what happens when you run into a sig other's ex at a wedding, discover the best state to get married in. Then we talk to a liste...

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Kinking Up Your Love Life ft. dominatrix Jenny Nordbak (and guest host/producer Nic Rad) from 2017-04-12T04:00:10

We're shaking things up this week! Laura is out of town, so Producer Nic steps in to join Angela in an interview with former dominatrix-to-the-stars and author of the book "The Scarlett Letters" Je...

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Introverts Can Date Too from 2017-04-05T04:00:40

This week, we ask whether it's okay to sleep with your boyfriend in your parents' house and find five ways to be better in bed. Then we give you some tips on trying to figure out if someone is an i...

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Love Yourself First from 2017-03-29T04:00:57

This week we blow your mind with the truth about bra sizes (no one knows their correct one!), break down the three types of porn users in the world, and cheer on a listener who told off the skeezie...

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Focus on Your Intentions ft. relationship expert James Rohr from 2017-03-22T04:00:10

Relationship expert and acupuncturist to the stars James Rohr joins us this week to teach us about a holistic approach to manifesting the relationship you want. He also tells us what the colors of ...

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Live from SXSW: People Be Creepin' from 2017-03-15T04:00:10

We are live from SXSW! We help an audience member who's new boyfriend has a hot 19-year-old son. We also learn about the world's first "smart condom," and take a look at some of the creepiest onlin...

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Ignore The Haters from 2017-03-08T05:00:24

We find out why freezing your genitals is a new trend, why men with beards might be better baes and we help one listener out with her dating conundrum: what do you do when you find out the guy you'...

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Celebs Are Not #RelationshipGoals ft. Who? Weekly's Lindsey Weber from 2017-03-01T05:00:16

This week Laura and Angela welcome Lindsey Weber, co-host of the Who? Weekly podcast. We discuss mediocre celebrity couples, dating clones, and a feud with Jesse Tyler Ferguson.This week's episode ...

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Own Your Sex Appeal ft. model&comedian Syd Wilder from 2017-02-22T05:00:23

Youtube star and sexy lady Syd Wilder joins us this week to talk boob jobs, sex tapes and encourage Laura and Angela to take a nude photo shoot featuring alpacas. Things get interesting.This week's...

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STD Shaming Will Kill You ft. author Jennifer Wright from 2017-02-15T05:00:25

This week, we welcome back one of our favorite guests, author Jennifer Wright! Jennifer's new book, Get Well Soon, is all about plagues which, you may be surprised to learn, does have something to ...

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Valentines Day Special 2017 from 2017-02-08T05:00:20

This week, Laura and Angela are each other's Valentines. That means awkward gift exchanges, tales of V-days past and lot's of candy. Join us and let's get romantical!This week's episode is sponsore...

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Changing People Never Works from 2017-02-01T05:00:19

This week Laura and Angela discover an app that busts cheaters that are using Tinder, a study that makes them feel ok about seeking out revenge, and the kind of guy most likely to give you an orgas...

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It's Okay to Always Be a Bridesmaid ft. professional bridesmaid Jen Glantz from 2017-01-25T05:00:40

This week we welcome professional bridesmaid and author Jen Glantz and find out how a Craigslist ad for desperate brides turned into a whole business. We also chat about how often ladies get cold f...

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What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger from 2017-01-18T05:00:02

This week Laura and Angela channel the goddess Kelly Clarkson's almighty anthem. We also talk about how cat poop could be affecting your sex life, how diamonds are actually worthless, and answer a ...

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It's Okay to be a Hot Mess Sometimes ft. the girls of The Hot Mess Comedy Hour podcast from 2017-01-11T05:00:24

It's an all-lady podcasting party this week when we are joined by Emily Lubin and Andrea Allan, the girls of the Hot Mess Comedy Hour podcast. They share their biggest hot mess moments (which invol...

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New Year, New You from 2017-01-04T16:04:18

Happy New Year! This week, Laura and Angela compare resolutions, get the details we never knew we wanted about strap-ons, explore the sexual fantasies of the asexual, and help out a nice Pagan lady...

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Hooking Up Around the World from 2016-12-28T05:00:08

The ladies get all international this week talking about the joys of cross-cultural relationships. We also explore the phenomenon of Scrotox, the 1 orgasm a day challenge, and douchebags at airport...

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Unleash Your Inner Queen ft. drag queen Sherry Vine from 2016-12-21T05:00:13

Legendary NYC Drag Queen Sherry Vine joins us to talk about marrying people on the subway and why she'd like to date another queen. Then we talk Tinder for airplanes, men drinking "girly" drinks an...

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Go Big or Go Home ft. Cosmo's Julie Vadnal from 2016-12-14T05:00:04

Julie Vadnal, senior editor at Cosmopolitan (*sexyyy*), joins us to talk about what happens when you let dating experts take over your love life. Then we tell you all what underwear we're wearing a...

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What It's Like to Date a Couple ft. unicorn Alana Heiss from 2016-12-07T05:00:12

Alana Heiss teaches us that a unicorn is not a mythical creature and is, in fact, a girl that dates couples! After that we chat about vagina decorations for your Xmas tree and what you should do wh...

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Sexual Compatibility Or Bust ft. comedian Billy Procida from 2016-11-30T05:00:06

Comedian Billy Procida (The Manwhore Podcast) joins us and answers all our questions about his open relationship and how to navigate a sex party! Then we talk clown porn, being the only single pers...

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Meeting the Parents Is Hard ft. instagrammer Sarah Merrill from 2016-11-23T05:00:42

Sarah Merrill, the funny lady behind @BigKidProblems, joins us to chat about a new type of retainer than enhances oral sex, the meaning behind that sext you just sent and the time her boyfriend's m...

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It's Not Just About You from 2016-11-16T05:00:21

This week, it's just the two of us talking about the election's effects on our libidos (bad), a smart tip for your Tinder bio (good), and whether or not it's creepy to show up at your crush's workp...

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Know How To Make a Comeback ft. Sirius XM's Taylor Strecker from 2016-11-09T05:00:20

Fan favorite Taylor Strecker is back and she's got big news! (Spoiler: She's dating a lady now). We also chat about our parents having sex, the affects of drinking pineapple juice on your vadge and...

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The Election Broke Us All ft. trans comedian Jaye McBride from 2016-11-02T04:00:34

Comic Jaye McBride joins us to talk about what it's like dating as a trans woman in a small town. Then we all get political, chatting about dating Trump supporters and the psychology behind the "I ...

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Couples Costumes Are Spooking Your Boo from 2016-10-26T04:00:47

It's a very spookkyyy Halloween episode! Angela and Laura discuss cheaters, couple's costumes VS. friend group costumes and a listener who wants to cancel a Halloween party just because she is jeal...

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Age Is Just a Number ft. relationship expert Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell from 2016-10-19T04:00:31

This week, relationship expert Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell tells us all about the time she called off a wedding two months before it was supposed to happen. Then we talk about timelines, shady dudes ...

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You Can't Agree On a Date Spot from 2016-10-12T04:00:21

This week, the girls are obsessed with Laura's dog, who is now a viral internet sensation. They also reminisce on hooking up in cars, question matching with friends on dating apps and agree that a ...

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Your Imagination Runs Wild from 2016-10-05T04:00:12

The girls discuss a very important email they received (spoiler: we are indirectly responsible for an engagement). Then get into the worst form of cheating and what to do if you're dating someone w...

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You Live for Other People from 2016-09-28T04:00:04

The girls talk about how sober-living can be awkward for dating, confront long term partner's dating historys, and analyze who our moms want us to fuck!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

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The Grass Is Always Greener from 2016-09-21T04:00:10

The girls are shocked to learn how long the average American is having sex (longer than one of us!), intrigued by the idea of doing laundry on a date, and stumped by an intense game of Would You Ra...

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You Recycle Old Relationships ft. comedian Cristina Cote from 2016-09-14T04:00:10

Comedian Cristina Cote (and her Russian model alter ego Svetlana) join us to chat rejection, fetishes and the joy of running into Bumble matches IRL.This week's episode is brought to you by Blue Ap...

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You Haven't Embraced Your Inner Nerd ft. DragonFruit dating app CEO from 2016-09-07T04:00:53

This week, we are joined by self-proclaimed geek Orie Enav, the founder of DragonFruit, a dating app for nerds! We chat about blocking people on dating apps, humblebrags and our own personal geekdo...

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You're Passive Aggressive from 2016-08-31T07:00:13

This week, it's just us girls talking about awkward bikini waxes, lessons learned from threesomes and outgrowing friends.This week's episode is sponsored by Squarespace!See Privacy Policy at https:...

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You're Slut-Shaming Yourself ft. comedian Lisa Klienman from 2016-08-24T04:00:11

This week, comedian Lisa Klienman (Refinery29's Sexxess) joins us to chat shaving in front of significant others, friends with benefits and the S-word.This week's episode is brought to you by Track...

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You Need Boob Confidence from 2016-08-17T04:00:29

It's just the two of us this week! Things get very personal when we talk about stray boob hairs, Olympians we may or may not have canoodled with and the weird side effects of birth control.This wee...

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You Don't Know Dating Lingo ft. Tessa Hersh from 2016-08-10T04:00:57

This week we welcome funny-lady Tessa Hersh (UCB, Truth Fairy) and find out why you should order the same meal as your date, how to send a confirmation text and what DGYF stands for (Spoiler: Dang ...

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You Need to Focus on You ft. Trans Playwright Tobly McSmith from 2016-08-03T04:00:19

This week we welcome playwright Tobly McSmith (Katdashians, Showgirls the Musical) who tells us what it's like to date as a trans man in NYC and about his past as a slave to a dominatrix. Then we g...

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One-Year Anniversary Special! from 2016-07-27T04:00:10

Paaaarrttyy! We celebrate our one year podcast anniversary by looking back on our favorite episodes. We also get life updates from some of our most popular listeners and guests, including Scott Rog...

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Your Type Sucks ft. Elliott Brooks from 2016-07-20T04:00:45

The lovely Elliott Brooks (currently starring as Khloe in the Off-Broadway hit KATdashians!) joins us to talk about how Pokémon Go is more popular than porn, falling for her handsome trans boyfrien...

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You Have A Secret - Shhh! from 2016-07-13T04:00:52

Laura and Angela tackle intense listener questions like "What should I do if my guy has a fetish for watching me sleep?" and "Should I keep dating a Trump supporter?". Yikes. Then we reveal secrets...

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There's No Time to Date from 2016-07-06T04:00:51

This week the girls dive into the phenomenon of "benching," hear from a listener who got ghosted after losing her virginity and finally compete for how many swipes and matches they can get in under...

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Everybody Good Is Taken from 2016-06-29T04:00:06

Laura and Angela go one-on-one to figure out why people flirt on airplanes, how to date when you're a lady with a disability and if Nickleback is a deal-breaker.See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

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Dating Is Expensive from 2016-06-22T04:00:11

It's just Angela and Laura this week! We talk about how often ladies are turned on, Grey's Anatomy-style dating in hospitals, and C-list stars in Laura's home. We also review some of our favorite (...

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You're Too Nice ft. Broad City's Arturo Castro from 2016-06-15T04:00:06

Arturo Castro (everyone's favorite stoner roommate from Broad City) joins us to talk about his perfect girlfriend, being "barely straight," cry-gasms and virgins!This week's episode is sponsored by...

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You Don't Know When to Sleep with Him from 2016-06-08T04:00:51

Laura and Angela have a heart-to-heart about what happens when your double date companions show up stoned. Then we are shocked when Cosmo tells us out how many men fake orgasms and play our own ver...

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You Don't Know Where to Meet People from 2016-06-01T04:00:32

Laura and Angela catch up! Laura learns her husband is going to see his ex at a wedding and Angela explains why her boyfriend calls her "Angie Boo Boo Hamilton." Then we brainstorm pickup lines for...

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You Like Drama ft. Johnathan Fernandez from 2016-05-25T04:00:13

Comedian Johnathan Fernandez (UCB, Girls, upcoming Lethal Weapon reboot) joins us and tells us about his days as a male cheerleader (it's how he met his wife!). Then we get into the possible positi...

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Cockblocks Suck from 2016-05-18T04:00:01

It's just Laura and Angela this week! Things get intimate as we discuss what happened when we both tried Elvie, the high-tech keigel weight. We also get into an app to catch cheaters, "second-tier ...

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You're in the Friendzone ft. Catie Lazarus from 2016-05-11T04:00:10

Catie Lazarus (host of Employee of the Month podcast) joins us as we learn about Tinder's most right-swiped jobs, what happens when you hook up with a friend and how to dump someone before you even...

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You Don't Make the First Move ft. Scott Rogowsky from 2016-05-04T04:27:50

We welcome our first returning guest – comedian Scott Rogowsky – and Laura confronts him about the date he doesn't remember they went on. Then and we find out why men love big boobs, how to order p...

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You Need Vagina Confidence ft. Dr. Nikki Goldstein from 2016-04-27T04:00:10

Australian sexologist Dr. Nikki Goldstein stops by to school us on all things vagina, teach us about "fomosexuality" and how to find out where your "A-spot us" (hint: it will give you a new kind of...

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No One Is Forever 21 ft Comedian Katie Haller from 2016-04-20T04:00:12

This week, Laura and Angela are joined by stand-up comedian Katie Haller. The ladies talk about passive-aggressiveness, working with an ex and granny panties.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

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You're Bad at Small Talk ft Comedian Josh Ruben from 2016-04-13T04:00:44

The girls are joined by fellow Headgum podcaster Josh Ruben (Josh's Mindhouse) who tells us what happened when he ran into his decade-old ex at SXSW. Then we read a study about when the right time ...

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You're Not Dating Enough People ft. The Bachelor's Jenna Burke from 2016-04-06T04:00:05

Laura and Angela welcome former Bachelor contestant Jenna Burke who divulges behind-the-scenes secrets of the hit show and tells us why she's said good-bye to men for now and started dating women. ...

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You Need a New Profile Pic ft. Badoo's Alexandra Chong from 2016-03-30T04:00:06

Laura and Angela chat with dating app Badoo's President, Alexandra Chong to learn all about their new anti-Catfishing technology and the difference between dating in the US and UK. Then we discuss ...

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Sexting Is Hard from 2016-03-23T04:00:23

Laura explains how she reacted when she saw a girl flirting with her man and Angela admits to the under-appreciated skill she discovered about her boyf during their recent travels. They ladies help...

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Live at SXSW: You're Better At Sex Than You Think from 2016-03-16T04:00:06

Hello Austin Texas! This week Laura and Angela storm the live stage and break down loud neighbor sex, good music for a strip tease, and the most searched porn in America. An audience member joins u...

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You Can't Get Over Your Ex ft. Hilary Winston from 2016-03-09T05:00:16

Our girl crush Hilary Winston (author of "My Boyfriend Wrote a Book About Me" and writer for My Name is Earl, Community, Happy Endings, Bad Teacher) joins the show to talk about how to get over exe...

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You're Too Worried About a Timeline ft. Keisha Zollar&Andrew Kimler from 2016-03-02T05:00:29

Laura and Angela welcome HBO's upcoming Divorce guest star Keisha Zollar&her husband (and Laura and Angela's sketch show co-star!) Andrew Kimler. The couple star in the Emmy-winning docu series, Th...

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Dating Etiquette Is Confusing ft. Lauren Crouch from 2016-02-24T05:00:25

Laura and Angela welcome a guest from across the pond, Lauren Crouch (nobaddatesjustgoodstories.tumblr.com), who recently went viral when a guy texted her and asked for the money back from their co...

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You Can't Keep Track of All Your Boos from 2016-02-17T05:00:02

Laura and Angela recap their wild Valentine's Day (hint: it involves less bedroom antics but does involve tourists hotspots and meeting lots of podcast listeners). We discuss Valentine's Day news s...

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You Enjoy Flying Solo Ft. Chiara Atik from 2016-02-10T05:00:44

This week, author and playwright Chiara Atik (Modern Dating: A Field Guide) joins us to brainstorm Valentine's Day gift ideas for your pals. Then we let Google autocomplete our dating profiles and ...

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You Mix Business with Pleasure ft. Matthew Robert Gehring and Morgan Ferretti from 2016-02-03T05:00:19

This week, Laura and Angela are prepping for their run of live Valentine's Day shows by welcoming their co-stars Matthew Robert Gehring and Morgan Ferretti. Together, we talk masturbating at work, ...

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You're a Stalker from 2016-01-27T05:00:24

It's just Laura and Angela this week! The girls are talking about that time Laura was asked to be a celebrity butt double, rejection, haikus, and finally diving into the reason of the week - You're...

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Online Dating Is Superficial ft. Black Men Can't Jump from 2016-01-20T05:00:34

This week, Jonathan Braylock, Jerah Milligan and James III (Black Men Can't Jump in Hollywood podcast) join us to passionately discuss "sex tourism," how long you should wait before asking someone ...

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You Travel in Packs from 2016-01-13T05:00:08

Laura and Angela talk anniversaries, the right way to breathe during sex, going out in an intimidatingly large groups, and more in this week's episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

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Text Messages Are Confusing ft. Taylor Strecker from 2016-01-06T05:00:08

Laura and Angela decipher text messages, divorce, the worst proposal in history, and how to get out of a relationship you don't want to be in with Sirius XM radio host Taylor Strecker! (Wake up wit...

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You Can't Take No for an Answer ft. Jennifer Wright from 2015-12-30T05:00:14

This week we welcome Jennifer Wright, author of It Ending Badly, the hilarious and wicked smart book about historically bad breakups. Also on the show: why men always assume you're flirting, and a...

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You Want a Rom-Com Romance ft. Jasmine Lobe from 2015-12-23T05:00:30

We sit down with Jasmine Lobe (New York Observer) to talk about Snap Chat cheaters, high heels, and to answer the burning hot sexy sex questions of our listeners!See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

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It's Not Relationship Season ft. J Swipe's David Yarus from 2015-12-16T05:00:08

Brrr... it's cold outside – must be Cuffing Season! We break down what the seasons mean for your relationship alongside David Yarus, the founder of JSwipe, the self-proclaimed Tinder for Jewish sin...

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You Avoid Conflict from 2015-12-09T05:00:47

This week the ladies talk about how often couples should have sex, the latest dating apps you might want to join, social media etiquette and dating and what Laura learned from a love guru.This epi...

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You Need a Good Wingman from 2015-12-02T05:00

Having a good wingman, winglady or wingwoman is important! This week the ladies talk about: the hottest names on dating apps and how dogs make friends for their humans. We also talk about high scho...

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First Dates Are Awkward ft. Katie Hartman from 2015-11-25T05:00:04

This week, we welcome the hilarious Katie Hartman (Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting, Made to Order) to talk about eating spaghetti on her prom night. We also discuss breakups, our worst dates, and devise...

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Picking Someone Up Is Hard ft. Twinnovation from 2015-11-18T05:00:02

This week we welcome the guys from the Twinnovation podcast to talk about what it's like dating when you're a twin and what to never say to a twin. We also discuss the most popular types of porn fo...

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You Don't Know How to Compromise ft. Our Real Life Baes from 2015-11-11T05:00:04

Laura and Angela invite their real life significant others on the show – Laura's hub, Nic, and Angela's bf, Ian – to get real about their own relationship. The guys answer questions including what ...

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You're Selling Yourself Short ft. Chris Roberti from 2015-11-04T05:00:37

Chris Roberti (High Maintenance, Bankrukt Productions) joins us to discuss college virgins, successful pickup lines, the tinder in box, and finally self esteem. Check out Chris' show "A Cult of Rel...

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You Want a Great 'How We Met' Story from 2015-10-28T04:00:14

Why do Millennials worry more about romance than finance? Should you be getting gyno advice from your bestie? Angela goes to a strip club. Laura hears about a bad date. The listeners chime in with ...

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You're Insta Dating ft. Scott Rogowsky from 2015-10-21T04:00:48

Scott Rogowsky is funny, tall, eligible, and he's the guest host this week as the girls mostly discuss Laura's old roommate!? They also discuss hooking up on weed, the things that men and women loo...

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You're Dating a Man Child ft. Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld from 2015-10-14T04:00:14

This week the girls welcome the HeadGum founding fathers Jake and Amir to the podcast and get their highly coveted dating advice. We review the Burning Man missed connections, an app for bacon lov...

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You Keep Going on Bad Dates from 2015-10-07T04:00:49

This week we find out what makes a penis look good as well as why it's apparently a bad month to be a cheater. Did Angela's friend meet a dude on Grindr while at separate bachelor parties in a stri...

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You Have FOMO ft. Stassi Schroeder from 2015-09-30T04:00

This week the girls are joined by Stassi Schroeder (Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules," 'Straight up with Stassi' Podcast) to chat about being bold, how many people we sleep with, and how your FOMO distrac...

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You Ask Too Many People for Advice from 2015-09-23T04:00:17

Angela is heading to Hawaii to get Lei'd, but her boyfriend's parents will be there too and that's awesome, that's great, she loves them! Laura was in love with her gay best friend in high school a...

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You Don't Know How to Meet People IRL ft. Jordan Carlos from 2015-09-16T04:00:05

Jordan Carlos is just about everywhere these days and we know why- he's the best- even the studio dog instantly falls in love with him. Does it seem like he's the go to funny man for relationship r...

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You Leave No Mystery from 2015-09-09T04:00:04

This week Laura and Angela discover a dating service based on your browser history and some boxers that help men conceal their boners. Angela matches with an ex-crush on Tinder and then we dive int...

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You're Obsessed with Labeling Your Relationship ft: Dr. Alex Schiller from 2015-09-02T07:00:26

Dr. Alex Schiller, creator of Never Sleep Alone, drops by to help answer some listener questions. She is not here to make friends people, she is here to get you laid. We also talk about what it mea...

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You Don't Know How to Advertise Yourself from 2015-08-26T04:00:07

What is life like with a giant silicon penis? It's as bad as it sounds. The girls then dig into Angela's OkCupid mail box, and we check out what's up in dating news. Lastly we help you upgrade your...

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Ur Txts R Ridic from 2015-08-19T04:00:14

This week Laura and Angela talk about art projects to get back at exes, gaining weight after a wedding, niche dating websites, and then we get into the listener questions. Finally we learn the does...

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You're Cuddle Horny from 2015-08-12T04:00:26

The ladies discuss what happens when you find and hook up with your neighbor on Tinder, Laura gets hit on by a super nervous guy. We dig into Cosmo, astrology, and then Angela's OKCupid inbox. Fina...

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This Is Why
You're Calling Dibs on Everyone from 2015-07-30T05:39:13

Laura Lane and Angela Spera talk lingerie, loud sex, and why you can't call 'Dibs' on a human being. If you like what you hear check out their book available December 8th at thisiswhyyouresingleboo...

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