
dating log
22 episodes

S2 Ep 6I Fall in "Like" Easy
Ess and Kaide met a few years ago on a dating app and now refer to each other as platonic life partners. In this episode we speak about being different types of poly, relationship anarchy, queerness, gender identity, and what it's like to be sober curious.

S2 Ep 5Don’t go Speed Dating
Serena is approaching 30 and lives in the east of The Netherlands. She is new-ish to the dating scene and is exploring every avenue in her quest to find 'the one'—or at least one of the ones. She's tried dating apps for vegetarians and vegans, speed dating, and this time, she’s committed to taking it slow and trying not to land in a relationship after a first date.

S2 Ep 4Marriage is Overrated
EOur next guest is 58 years old and lives in Lincoln, Nebraska. He’s been dating on and off for the last twelve years, after being married for nearly thirty years. In this episode, we talk about dating sober, what it looks like to know what you really want in a relationship, and how age comes into play when considering a future with someone else.

S2 Ep 3Back in The Game
David is 45 and lives in Omaha, Nebraska (USA). Before this recent round, the last time he was single and dating was in 2005. In this episode, we talk about the changes in the dating scene and how technology has influenced that, what it's like to be dating as a parent, and most importantly, how "you can't say the wrong thing to the right person."

S2 Ep 2The Apps are Poison
Have you downloaded and thrown the dating apps off your phone multiple times in the same day? Wessel has, so he gets it. He's 31-years-old, living in the Netherlands, looking for "The One," and feeling frustrated by the world of dating today. This episode touches on many of the frustrations of modern dating, and offers some brave new date ideas. Enjoy!

S2 Ep 1In The Wild
We're back! Kicking off Season 2 of Dating Log is Le, a 31-year-old adventurous type who is meeting people on the trails and at the one club in town. We talk about turning dates into friends, when your date misreads the situation, and what makes a good date story.

Bonus Episode 3: Roos the Matchmaker
bonusIn our next BONUS episode, we're speaking with Roos, a matchmaker based in Amsterdam. Curious about what exactly a matchmaker does and how she works? Spoiler alert: TOTALLY OFFLINE. Roos believes that love is not digital, and true connection happens in real life.

Bonus Episode 2: Dario the Dating Coach
bonusIn our second BONUS episode, we sit down and chat with a dating coach: Dario van der Kraken. This episode is full of tips, advice, and wisdom, that is sure to help you on your dating journey.More about Dario: Dario is your go-to coach to navigate the complexities of gay dating and relationships. By focusing on personal growth and meaningful relationships, he empowers you to unlock the love life you’ve always wanted. You can find him on Instagram @dario.lifecoach or on his website: www.dario.coach

Bonus Episode 1: Dating as a Sport
bonusEYou asked and we're delivering. The roles are reversed as your regular host Wyndham takes a seat on the other side of the table. This is the first of a few Bonus Episodes we've got coming your way in the off-season, make sure to subscribe!

S1 Ep 12The Litmus Test of Dating
EJimmie is a 34-year-old English teacher living and dating in China. He speaks in metaphors and truth and shares what it's like to date as an outsider in a culture that has a long tradition of marriage for honor. Furthermore, this episode gives us some guidelines to help us figure out: are you dating, or are you in a relationship?

S1 Ep 11(Not) Sacrificing the Single Life
Jayme is 37 and lives in Amsterdam. He's an expat-turned-immigrant, and really only began dating at the age of 30. He's sensitive, honest, and soft-spoken. In this episode, we dive into breakups and short relationships, which are also a part of the dating cycle. Additionally, we explore the question: Does getting into a relationship mean sacrificing the parts of you that truly enjoy being single?

S1 Ep 10Another one Bites the Crust
Tom is 37 and has been in back-to-back long-term relationships since his mid-20s. He's back in the dating game for the first time in over a decade, and as you can imagine, it's a jungle out there (definitely so, in London, England). He began hinge-swiping almost immediately after his most recent relationship ended and has spent the last few months learning the ins and outs of dating app do's and don'ts. This episode is chock-full of dating anecdotes and stories about women who just wanna have a pizza Tom's heart.

S1 Ep 9Anxiously Attached
Alice is 31 and lives in Nairobi, Kenya. In this episode we touch on societal and familial expectations, what it's like to be the only single person on a couples trip, and that thing that strongly affects who and how we date: our attachment style. This episode was a lot of fun to make, and I hope it's a lot of fun to listen to!

S1 Ep 8Tinder Ambassador
EThu is 38 and lives in Hanoi, Vietnam. She has exclusively dated in her thirties (she was married throughout her twenties) and her friends refer to her as the Tinder Ambassador. In this episode, we talk about long-distance dating, sex, self-love -- and self-marriage.

S1 Ep 7Dating Anxiety
Finally! Someone speaks to the nerves that we're all feeling about dating. Chelsea is 32 years old and lives in Florida. Her sexuality depends on the year and she's had some weird dates. Listen now to a very mature conversation between two childhood friends.

S1 Ep 6Making Friends & Dating Trends
38-year-old Umberto is a spicy guest with lots of opinions and ideas about what's going on in the dating world and why. We dive into trends, friends, and the ups and downs of dating apps.P.S. This episode means we are halfway through season 1!Please make sure to subscribe, rate, and review (if you haven't already) so we know where to go from here. Thank you for all of your support so far!P.P.S. Have a topic you want us to touch on? Know someone we should interview? Send us some mail at [email protected] or slide into our Instagram DMs @datinglogpodcast - we read and respond to everything! (:

S1 Ep 5Popeyes, Perfume, and Parenting
Danielle is 38 years old and lives in a blue bubble in Lincoln, Nebraska (USA). She's successful in her career and her motherhood, but neither defines who she is or how she dates. We also get into #therapy, because in your 30s it's #superhot.

S1 Ep 4Trying on Sweaters
Episode four is full of real and raw emotion. Sam is 38-years-old, lives in Amsterdam, and his interview happened a few minutes after he hung up with someone with whom he shared a rare and beautiful dating experience. No spoilers here, press PLAY to hear the full story.

S1 Ep 3Loved & Laid
EIn Episode 3 we talk to 34-year-old Chanda, a self-described dapper queer who celebrates all dating successes - because it's fun when we're all getting loved and laid. We discuss career moves, soft-launching new boos, and how we've changed how we date since our early twenties.Follow us on Instagram @datinglogpodcast !

S1 Ep 2Gotta have a Good Energy
EIn this episode, we interview our first Digital Nomad: 33-year-old AJ. Not only has he been living all over the world, but he has also been dating all over the world. We talk about cultural differences, the costs of dating, and how energy can make or break a date.Follow us on Instagram @datinglogpodcast for more fun.

S1 Ep 1Going with the Flo
In our very first episode ever (!!!) we interview 30-year-old Flo who lives in Vancouver. We talk about open relationships, moms, and how her independent lifestyle works with her dating life. Follow us on Instagram @datinglogpodcast for all the fun.iHhjavLJDtoaTsOWEIdn

Teaser Trailer
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