Wait...Did the Dating Apps Actually Work??

June 26, 2026 10:19am 1:03

We have shocking news... After three years of complaining about dating apps, Jinah has officially eaten her words. Against all odds, she met a genuinely amazing guy online. No ghosting. No games. No giant red flags. Just...

The Real Reason Conversations Die on Dating Apps

January 27, 2026 4:14pm 44 min

Everyone thinks they're a great communicator… until they open a dating app. 😅 If you've ever struggled to get a conversation off the ground with a total stranger—or found yourself stuck at a painful "hello"—this episode ...

Is old-school dating really incompatible with modern dating apps?

November 30, 2025 5:52pm 43 min

Michel is a successful single dad and self-described traditionalist who believes in asking a woman out, planning the date, and paying for it. But when it comes to dating apps, he says finding a woman who appreciates his ...

The Time I Asked for Sex on Dating Apps

October 31, 2025 11:26am 36 min

Like many of us, Michelle wasn't having much luck finding love on dating apps. So one day, she decided to stop searching for Mr. Right and start looking for Mr. Right Now. After changing her profile to a direct ask for s...

My Neighbor Rick and His Weird Dates

September 30, 2025 1:47pm 37 min

Jinah's neighbor Rick has had more than his fair share of dating disasters. From a woman who kicked off their evening by shaving the calluses off her feet, to another who couldn't stop dropping F-bombs at a nice restaura...

Are Dating Apps Bad for Your Mental Health?

August 23, 2025 4:01pm 36 min

Rejection is part of dating—but on apps, it can feel relentless. A thousand swipes for a single match, only to get ghosted. What used to be competition with a handful of people at a bar is now competition with everyone i...

Nobody Has it Worse Than ME On Dating Apps

July 25, 2025 5:23pm 46 min

Everyone swears they've got it the worst on dating apps — men, women, you name it. But who actually takes the crown for the most tragic (and hilarious) experiences? In this episode, Daniel and Jinah sit down with Ryan Lu...

5 Biggest Dating Mistakes That Keep You Single

June 27, 2025 10:52am 52 min

We've all made cringeworthy mistakes in the quest for love (some of us more than others—ahem, Jinah). But according to our guest, there are FIVE big dating missteps that people repeat again and again… and they might just...

FBI, CIA, DEA and the ABCs of Spotting Scammers

May 21, 2025 5:13pm 25 min

Falling for a scammer posing as a romantic interest? It happens more often than you'd think—and not just to the naïve. Even the most seasoned dating app users can get caught in a web of sweet talk and stolen valor. In th...

Confessions from a Former Matchmaker: What 5,000 Daters Told Me

April 14, 2025 1:22pm 52 min

Think dropping thousands of dollars on a matchmaker guarantees love? Think again. In this juicy episode, a former elite matchmaker to the ultra-wealthy pulls back the velvet curtain on the wild world of high-stakes datin...

Top Mistakes On Dating App Profiles

March 25, 2025 5:48pm 50 min

In this episode, we dive into the most common mistakes (and Jinah's pet peeves) that people make when creating their dating app profiles. (Sunglasses in every photo... like WHY??!) Whether you're new to online dating or ...

Valentines Week Edition: How to Get Someone to Fall in Love with You

February 12, 2025 10:33am 52 min

Let's be honest—Valentine's Day is a commercial holiday designed to sell flowers and overpriced dinners. But even if we know that, it still stirs up emotions, especially for those who are single. For this special Valenti...

Should Men Just Give Up on the Apps?

January 18, 2025 4:03pm 44 min

We know dating apps are a shit show for most people, but it's especially true for men who are on them, and statistics validate this.  But when does it get SO BAD that you just need to take a break from them??  In this ep...

I didn't ask for a penpal. Why do people ghost?

December 16, 2024 7:39pm 53 min

We've all had it happen to us: you strike up a great conversation with someone on a dating app, and it looks like it SHOULD be heading to a real-life date.  Except it doesn't.   Why, oh why do people - who are presumably...

The 90% Problem: Percentage of Men Who Get NO LOVE on the Dating Apps

November 12, 2024 4:03pm 1:13

Statistics upon statistics show that it's pretty rough for the great majority of men on dating apps.  Just 10% (or less) of men get ALL the women liking them, leaving some 90% of men with little to no swipes, matches, co...

How to Stay Memorable to Your Date

October 21, 2024 10:25am 53 min

Do you long for the good ole days before we had dating apps, when finding your match was an IRL event? In this episode, Daniel and Jinah chat with matchmaker and author Cassindy Chao (@matchmakercassindy). Her book, Anci...

Younger Men Dating Older Women on Dating Apps

October 01, 2024 6:05pm 47 min

Are more and more older women dating younger men? While we're used to seeing famous women as "cougars," these May-December romances may be going mainstream. At first, Jinah thought her matches with younger men were excep...

Are Two People Even Supposed to be Together Forever?

August 27, 2024 1:50pm 38 min

YESSSS! Jinah and Daniel are officially in year TWO of their podcast!  And in this debut episode of season 2, you get to know us a little bit better.  The dynamic duo muses about topics like whether dating for marriage e...

Is Dating Easier with a Wingman?

July 22, 2024 4:43pm 46 min

Dating While Socially Anxious and Introverted

July 06, 2024 8:44pm 41 min

Dating apps suck for everyone, but it sucks even worse if you're introverted and socially anxious.  So what is one to do when the idea of getting dressed up, going out and talking to someone for hours at a bar or restaur...