The Date Podcast

Emma and Zorric share when it is time to have the “talk” with your partner. What is the “talk?” How do you know if it’s too soon or too late? Emma and Zorric share stories of times when they had the “talk” with others that may or may not have gone well.<br />
Mentioned Sources:<br />
This is how long you should date someone before you make it official, according to a relationship expert – https://www.thisisinsider.com/how-long-you-should-date-someone-before-you-make-it-official-2018-7<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric discuss one of the scarier topics: MONEY! When do you decide it is time to have the conversation with your partner over finances? Emma and Zorric share a few ways to approach the subject and start the conversation. Emma and Zorric, both, get personal about their finances and how comfortable they are talking about it.<br />
Mentioned Sources:<br />
Big spender? Bad tipper? Your partner’s finances may be a relationship forecast – https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/26/how-to-get-to-the-truth-of-your-sos-money-habits.html<br />
The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner’s Guide to Getting Good with Money by Chelsea Fagan, Lauren Ver Hage<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric invite Adolfo Gonzalez to the show. He talks about his career in radio with The Kidd Kraddick show and Rich Shertenliev. Adolfo tells us how he created the term “Netflix and Chill.” They all talk about slow texting! Can you guess who is guilty of slow texting people they want to date?<br />
Mentioned Sources:<br />
Slow Texting: the New, Excruciating Dating Habit Millennials Deserve -http://ricemedia.co/culture-life-slow-texting-dating-habit-millennials-deserve/<br />
Special Guest:<br />
Adolfo Gonzalez<br />
TW: @AdolfoGonzalez<br />
IG: @adolfogonzalezjr<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric debate over Facebook’s new idea to create a dating feature/app. Emma hates the idea and Zorric loves the idea. They review the possible features the app would have.<br />
Mentioned Sources:<br />
For More Than Just Friends? Facebook Will Soon Offer a Dating Service – https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/01/technology/facebook-dating-tinder-match.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FDating%20and%20Courtship<br />
Facebook’s new online dating service won’t have ads – https://www.recode.net/2018/5/6/17321108/facebook-online-dating-service-explained-no-ads<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric discuss why millennials are taking more time than other generations to get engaged or be married. What does self-actualization have to do with millennials waiting on their nuptials? Zorric gives a recap of The Singles Meetup event at Halcyon. Thank you Halcyon for allowing us to host in your location!<br />
Mentioned Sources:<br />
Put a Ring on It? Millennial Couples Are in No Hurry – https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/29/well/mind/millennials-love-marriage-sex-relationships-dating.html?rref=collection/timestopic/Dating%20and%20Courtship<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric explore the effect social media has on our dating life. How can you simplify your social love life? Do you need to post anything on social media? Emma is hesitant and Zorric is a bit freer than Emma. They touch upon the effects that social media has when we compare.<br />
Mentioned Sources:<br />
Rules For Navigating The Dating World In The Age Of Social Media – https://uproxx.com/life/dating-in-the-digital-age/<br />
4 Social Media Rules to Simplify Your Love Life – https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/3-social-media-rules-to-s_b_7934246<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric invite Lisa Michalsky! Lisa educates Emma and Zorric how she can tell if another women has a crush or is attracted to her. Finally, Zorric has too much fun hosting a game show of “Date My Bio!” He takes Emma and Lisa’s phone and reads Bumble profiles before they see their pictures. After they swipe right or left, Zorric shows them the picture.<br />
Mentioned Sources:<br />
10 lesbian and bisexual women on how to know if your crush is also into women – https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a19083647/how-to-know-if-a-woman-is-lesbian-bisexual/<br />
Special Guest:<br />
Lisa Michalsky<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric invite Lisa Michalsky, Improv Accountant! Yes, you need to listen to figure out what that is. They discuss her journey of coming out. They talk about the misconceptions about being a femme lesbian. How do you deal with the questions you get?<br />
Mentioned Source:<br />
Find love with the best LGBT dating apps for iOS and Android – http://www.kswo.com/story/38456661/find-love-with-the-best-lgbt-dating-apps-for-ios-and-android<br />
8 dating and relationship struggles femme LGBTQ+ women have to deal with – https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a20899228/femme-lesbian-dating-relationships/<br />
Why Do Lesbians Have More Orgasms Than Straight Women? – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-third-wave/201602/why-do-lesbians-have-more-orgasms-straight-women<br />
Special Guest:<br />
Lisa Michalsky<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric invite Kali McDonald to define “freckling.” What is freckling? Is it freckles on someone’s face? No! They all share what they love and hate about freckling. Emma loves it! Emma wants to find someone to freckle with in the summer.<br />
Mentioned Source:<br />
Freckling is latest dating trend and it could leave you heartbroken by the end of the summer – https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/06/20/freckling-dating-trend-summer/<br />
Special Guest:<br />
Kali McDonald<br />
IG: @kali1021<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric invite Kali McDonald and discuss the worst things that could happen to you when you’re dating someone. Is friends with benefits a good idea? How do you decide what “stage” in the relationship you’re in or do you need to decide? They all debate if talking or texting is better and of course it gets heated! They all agree you should not post pictures on social media when your relationship is starting.<br />
Mentioned Sources:<br />
11 people reveal the worst things about dating — and you’ll definitely relate – http://www.thisisinsider.com/modern-dating-norms-people-hate-reddit-2018-6<br />
Special Guest:<br />
Kali McDonald<br />
IG: @kali1021<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric invite Alyssa Dineen, online dating expert, style guru, and founder of Style My Profile NYC. Alyssa shares how she became a stylist and her journey to become an online dating expert. They chat over what we should all do to make our profile successful: clothing, pictures, and bios.<br />
Special Guest:<br />
Alyssa Dineen<br />
Personal Styling – http://www.alyssadineen.com/<br />
IG @alyssadineen – https://www.instagram.com/alyssadineen/<br />
Style My Profile – http://stylemyprofilenyc.com/<br />
IG @stylemyprofilenyc – https://www.instagram.com/stylemyprofilenyc/<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric discuss the lies and negative ideas around online dating. They review how dating apps affect our mental health. Do apps make us feel confident and powerful or is rejection the stronger emotion? Emma and Zorric share how you can avoid taking the experiences personally.<br />
Mentioned Sources:<br />
The Ugly Truth About Online Dating – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mating-game/201609/the-ugly-truth-about-online-dating?amp<br />
How Dating Apps Can Affect Your Mental Health, According To Experts – https://www.elitedaily.com/p/how-dating-apps-can-affect-your-mental-health-according-to-experts-7964252<br />
Creators and Hosts:<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
Zorric Sia<br />
IG, TW: @zorricsia<br />
Show Contact:<br />
hello@datepodcast.com<br />
IG, TW: @datepodcast<br />

Emma and Zorric invite their guest Taty Cranshaw to talk about addictions to dating apps. Apps have become a tool to boost ego rather than the original purpose of going on dates. How much time do we waste swiping versus matching? They discuss the advantages of being honest about your original location when you travel and use Tinder.<br />
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Mentioned Sources:<br />
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I’m addicted to dating apps – but I don’t want a date - http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/a0abe5ca-ad4b-4c08-8a10-a616480711ff<br />
Swiping right out of town - https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-tinder-on-vacation<br />
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Special Guest:<br />
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Taty Cranshaw<br />
IG: @hot_totz<br />
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Creators and Hosts:<br />
<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap <br />
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Zorric Sia<br />
IG,TW: @zorricsia

Emma and Zorric swipe right on each other when their paths cross. What happens if you swipe right on someone you know? They share how it can be frustrating and relieving (for the person worried about rejection) process. Finally, they share the different turn-offs and turn-ons, for both men and women, when you invite a guest over to your place. Does Zorric clean or does Emma clean too much?<br />
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Mentioned Sources:<br />
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Ha! I know you. Swipe right? - http://metro.co.uk/2017/08/22/what-to-do-when-you-match-with-someone-you-know-on-tinder-6860015/<br />
Hide these things before you bring a date home for the first time. - https://moneyish.com/heart/hide-these-things-before-you-bring-a-date-home-for-the-first-time/<br />
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Creators and Hosts:<br />
<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap <br />
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Zorric Sia<br />
IG,TW: @zorricsia

Emma and Zorric invite their guest, Jinohn, share which pictures catch their interests when scrolling through profiles. They analyze which pictures are most appealing. Is it ever okay to post a picture with an attractive person of the opposite sex? They share their woes about preferring speaking on phone over texting and vice versa.<br />
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Mentioned Sources:<br />
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These Are The Biggest Dating App Turn-Ons And Turn-offs - https://www.menshealth.com.au/these-are-the-biggest-dating-app-turn-ons-and-turn-offs<br />
DMR Tinder Report (March 2018) - https://expandedramblings.com/index.php/downloads/dmr-tinder-statistic-report/<br />
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Special Guest:<br />
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Jinohn Temple<br />
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Creators and Hosts:<br />
<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap <br />
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Zorric Sia<br />
IG,TW: @zorricsia

Meet Emma and Zorric! They consider if the Tinder Feed is plain creepy or if there is an advantage of knowing what your matches are doing. Emma questions the amount of “pilots” using dating apps and is not likely to believe if it says “pilot” under occupation. Zorric and Emma discuss the 5 Love Languages and the benefits of talking about them on the first date.<br />
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Mentioned Sources:<br />
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The 5 Love Languages - http://www.5lovelanguages.com/<br />
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Tinder - http://www.tinder.com/<br />
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OKCupid - http://www.okcupid.com/<br />
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DMR Tinder Report (March 2018) - https://expandedramblings.com/index.php/downloads/dmr-tinder-statistic-report/<br />
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Creators and Hosts:<br />
<br />
Emma Pineda<br />
IG: @its_emmap<br />
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Zorric Sia<br />
IG,TW: @zorricsia