In our final episode of DTD before we break for hiatus, Brady and Haley join Kendall in our virtual studio on their search for their Quaran-teammate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Kendall brings in Jordy and Georgia to the virtual DTD studio for their blind date. Both midwest natives now living in LA, Jordy is currently working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle as an ICU nurse and Georgia is doing her part as well delivering groceries to folks in need. We would LOVE for these two to be a match made in quarantine heaven! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kendall Long brings back the classic format of Down to Date, except with a special twist! Our two contestants are joining Kendall via Zoom to have their very first podcast AND digital date. Kendall chats with Alex and Kyle about everything from some quarantine taboos (is it acceptable to binge 10 episodes of TV?) to recounting their first kiss tales! Plus, Kendall grills our daters to compare notes on what makes a virtual date more challenging than a date IRL! Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Kendall Long and twin sister, Kylie are still quarantined, but want to unpack the phenomenon that is Craigslist Quarantine Buddies! You read correctly. Singles are still trying to mingle via Craigslist and Kendall reads some of these personals to break down how people are trying to lure each other out of quarantine. Kendall and Kylie discuss the logistics around this taboo activity, as well as blind Zoom dating, and how people are struggling to satisfy their sexual and emotional needs when they ...
Kendall Long is coming to you LIVE from her parents' home where she's currently sheltering-in-place! So she invited her folks to come onto the show to discuss how to make a marriage last (especially during a quarantine!). They discuss it all - from what it's like to be social distancing with a spouse of 30 years, how your schedule changes, and, gives tips to new couples on how to uplift your partner and keep communicating healthily! Plus, Kendall puts her parents to the test by having them play ...
Kendall Long is quarantining with twin sister, Kylie so they're chatting all about what it's like to be single and trying to mingle when the whole world is quarantining! Kylie talks about a gentleman she met in the midst of all of the chaos and what it's like to start something new when you can't be physically near the person. Kendall and Kylie also get to the bottom of what makes a perfect FaceTime date. Hint - it's natural light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
You're hearing double! Kendall Long invites her twin, Kylie into the studio to chat dating and life as twins! The two sisters discuss everything from if they'd ever date someone their sister doesn't approve of, their different types, and what it's like to find your individuality as a twin! Plus, they'll walk you through how to optimize your dating profile and discuss why it's important to be open to someone who isn't exactly your type! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
It's time for another round of fan questions! And Kendall Long is joined by Down to Date producer, Analise Nelson to discuss everything from how many emojis are TOO many emojis when texting on a dating app to discussing the concept of having a "phantom boyfriend" right after a breakup. Plus, Kendall reveals if she's on the dating apps yet and they answer questions on everything from "What's the most important question on a first date?" to "What's the best icebreaker when you approach someone?" F...
Kendall Long has brought in two North Carolinians (by total coincidence) to see if they are a match made in podcast heaven! Robert's definitely got some charm going, but creates some intrigue as he reveals that Howie from the Backstreet Boys has a restraining order against him. Meanwhile, they compare notes on their love languages and later, Wesley absolutely owns him in a rap battle. Wesley likes how open he is, but does she feel some sparks? Kendall certainly is picking up on some sexual tensi...
Is it possible?! Kendall and her ex, Sam Myerson think so! Sam joins Kendall in the podcast studio to discuss the tough questions surrounding how to remain friends with your ex. These two prove it can be done as they tell the story of how they met on a dating app, what their first date was like, and why chose to stay in each other's lives. Kendall also gets Sam to answer YOUR questions to help give the male perspective in relationships. Everything from "how to have the 'what are we?' conversatio...
Kendall Long wants to get to the bottom of what SCARES US about dating, getting close to someone, and navigating our way through the tough times in relationships. So who better to bring onto the show than Bachelor Nation's, Taylor Nolan to discuss OUR FEARS. These two tackle everything from how to move past your fear of commitment, how to manage the ugliest of relationship fights, and why moving through a fear of rejection is the most important journey your heart can take. Plus, both Kendall and...
While Doug and his Equestrian match weren't a match made in podcast heaven, he's RETURNED to the studio to see if sparks fly with Unsolicited Advice podcast host, Taryne! Kendall navigates these two through a creature battle, a lively game of categories, and some pretty intense Questions You'd Never Want to Ask On A First Date (tm) like "Why are you still single?" and "What are the important rules for a first date?" Both Doug and Taryne chat about being ready to put themselves out there and thei...
It's a little more somber today on Down to Date as host Kendall Long brings in her friend, Rachael Kevin to discuss BREAKUPS. Kendall addresses why she and long-term boyfriend, Joe Amabile ended their relationship, the difficulties surrounding announcing a breakup when your relationship is public, and how to remain loving and supportive through a breakup. Rachael, who went through a major breakup about a year ago, shares her own experiences with Kendall and both chat about how to know when you'r...
What happens when Kendall Long invites two MORE reality TV veterans onto Down to Date? You get a battle of the minds and CHARMS with questions like "Have you cried on television?" and "Do you think a part of your personality needs to be improved?" That's right, Kendall's joined by former "Survivor" and "Ex on the Beach contestant", Jay and "Are You The One?" contestant, Ashleigh to discuss everything from Ashleigh's baby name list to shared family loss. These two are open, honest, and, have got ...
Are relationships ever REALLY over? Are you ready to get married? Kendall Long sits down with some of these "forbidden first date questions" and love-hopefuls David Barta and Heather Martin to see if romance is indeed in the air! This isn't the first time dating in front of a camera for these two - David first graced the television show Paradise Hotel, while Heather was on season 23 of The Bachelor and that's NOT all these two have in common. Conversations about family, faith, and the drive to s...
Mazen and Jenna join Kendall Long in the studio for a bubbly first date! It's not all sunshine and roses though, as the two fresh acquaintances have to navigate their way through conversations around exes, why they're still single, and why their day-to-day organizational skills may need a little attention. Later, Mazen seems to be smitten as offers to go skydiving with Jenna! They're total sweethearts and they're both very driven and work-oriented, but is their room in their lives for a little l...
Who would win in a fight between an air-bending raccoon and Abraham Lincoln? Frank and Leanne get to the bottom of this as they do a CREATURE BATTLE on their first date chaperoned by Kendall Long! These two get the competition going fast as they debate which creature/persona would win and ALSO through a game of rapid-fire categories. Not only that, they get real REAL fast as they discuss what it's like to go through the death of a parent and through a tough friend breakup. They are both honest, ...
Matt and Tiffany are no strangers to dating in front of a camera. Between his experience on Bachelor in Paradise and hers on Fetch Me a Date, the two already have plenty in common, which is why Kendall Long thought they'd be a perfect pair to experience a podcast date together! This date proves to show they had even more in common than they had originally anticipated - they're both from the south, both grew up playing soccer, and they even open up enough to reveal that they both want 3 kids some...
HAPPY NEW YEAR! And in honor of the new year AND decade, Kendall Long brings boyfriend, Joe Amabile back into the studio for a special relationship advice episode! The pair answer everything from how to beat first date nerves, which leads to Joe telling a story about accidentally getting too drunk before a first date), if pizza is a good first date activity (Kendall says no, Joe says DEFINITELY), and if it's a bad idea to date more than one person at the same time. Later, in honor of the holiday...
Jonathan works in real estate and is a total charmer. Tommy is an actor and is ALSO a total charmer. They both love musical theater and are experts in flirtatious banter as Kendall Long throws challenges their way on their first podcast date. The Jar of Forbidden Questions brings up the taboo subjects of romantic history, jealousy and later, Jonathan and Tommy engage in the very first Down to Date Creature Battle, where they have to debate which creature would win (between an Airbending Zombie a...
Both witty and charming, the conversation is certainly flowing between Dana and Doug. But Kendall Long is not only here to chaperone this first podcast date, but to put these guys to the test to see if they are down to date! The date dives right into The Jar of Forbidden Questions with a doozy - is it OK to spank your kids? And strangely the theme of spanking comes back into play when Doug and Dana have to do a rap battle against one another! Later - they go through Dana's fanny pack to reveal w...
Jared and Adriel truly have seen the world. Jared's traveled to almost 20 countries, while Adriel ran off and joined the circus (yes, you read that right). Kendall Long facilitates this first podcast date and finds herself fascinated by the tales of Jared's and Adriel's separate adventures. Jared talks about his worldly travels, experiencing an ayahuasca ceremony, and how that ceremony changed his life. And Adriel can literally eat AND breathe fire. These two have led some incredibly dynamic liv...
Strong opinions flying left and right! Skyy and Christine join Kendall Long in the podcast studio to go on a first date and his one is on fire. The Jar of Forbidden Questions leads our dates into a series of debates on topics like voting (Skyy is a self-proclaimed conspiracy truther), home-schooling vs. public schools and Skyy seems to like being challenged by the discourse with Christine. Christine appreciates Skyy's sense of style (and that he even brought his adorable pup, Fluffy into the stu...
The tables are about to be turned. That's right. This week, Kendall Long and her longtime beau, Joe Amabile get to be contestants on her own show! Actor and musician, Damian McGinty (Glee, Celtic Thunder), takes over as temporary hosts to grill Kendall and Joe about their whirlwind romance. Joe insists that he and Kendall get a dog before they ever consider kids (because she killed their plant), discuss what their love languages are, what it's like to keep a relationship secret, and later even e...
Trigger Warning: There is brief discussion about wanting to end one’s life around the 30:00 mark (ends around 34:00). What if the first time you had sex, it was inside of a tractor? Cody tells his wild first-time story as he and Kwanza begin their journey through the Jar of Forbidden Questions on their first date accompanied by Kendall Long. Cody’s in Los Angeles pursuing a career in acting and Kwanza is a filmmaker, so they have plenty in common in that regard...AND Kwanza appreciates that Cody...
From minute ONE these two have chemistry. There's fiery banter as Corey gives Syd grief over not arriving on time. Kendall Long takes out her Jar of Forbidden Questions, but the show goes way off script as Syd's got several of her own questions for Corey like if he's ever been approached to do porn and if his experience on Big Brother led to some actual on screen hookups. Later, Kendall and Corey go through Syd's purse (in which they smell a lotion that Corey smoothly explains "smells like his n...
Mat and Dina have been pretty focused on their creative endeavors, so they’ve enlisted the help of Kendall Long to see if they might be a match made in podcast heaven. Mat writes children’s book and Dina is a pop singer – in fact, she can even do a SPOT ON Britney Spears impression (which she demonstrates on the show). This episode gets deep FAST. While diving into the Jar of Forbidden Questions, Mat and Dina bond over not being strangers to loss – they’ve both lost parents to cancer and Dina re...
Quentin and Doug both work in the beauty industry can relate to each other about being raised Catholic. But Quentin's only 21 and Doug usually dates older men. Quentin has been enjoying playing the scene, while Doug is looking for something more monogamous. Despite their differences, these two are CLEARLY attracted to each other right away. But is this attraction enough to overcome their contrasting relationship goals? Kendall Long chaperones this date in hopes that there's a second date in the ...
Hunter and Taylor are both known overcomitters. So Kendall Long has placed them on a date together to see if they're ready to commit to a relationship! On this episode of Down to Date, these two potential lovebirds debate if the world would be a better place if animals were in charge and whether or not kids these days get too many participation trophies (Hunter thinks so, but Taylor disagrees). Despite the differences in opinions, they're both super agreeable, but is there such a thing as being ...
Kendall Long chaperones a date between strangers, Bill and Jessie! Both have lived full lives (Bill has worked his way up in an animation studio and is one of EIGHT siblings, while Jessie has traveled all over the country in her twenties), but there are some concerns about compatibility. Bill oscillates between being the quiet, serious type/more carefree, while Jessie is VERY Type-A. Will the passion found in their debate on "is it ethical to murder a murderer?" lead to a love connection and a f...
