You guys, we made it! The final episode is finally here! It’s a little stitched together with paper clips and rubber bands, but it should hold together. I’ve been on the road, and the travel mic doesn’t quite sound as good as my mic at home, so if you hear some sound quality variance, it’s me not you. If you prefer to wait, I’ll be uploading a clean version of this episode once I get back to the US. Oof, I have a million thank-yous to do, and I’m almost certain I’ll forget some. The easy one up ...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Nearly there, folks! This penultimate episode of Serial Dater UK includes hashtags, lifetime bans, and Stephen Fry! The usual thanks and announcements—every week I’m more and more grateful that the amazing group TONGUES. has seen fit to allow me to use their music to help tell my story. Please go inflate their Spotify , Apple Music and Amazon Music numbers so that the giant corporations send them slightly larger checks. Or, bypass the middleman and just buy it for when the internet fails and the...
Dec 14, 2018•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Are you guys getting whiplash yet? I am, and I already know what happens! This episode is chock full of anxiety, posturing, charming texts and echoing silences. Doesn’t that sound like fun? You know what is fun: TONGUES.! If you haven’t checked them out yet, well—what are you waiting for? You can listen to their music on Spotify , Apple Music , or Amazon Music , and you can follow them on Facebook and Instagram ! Again, big thanks to Calum Barclay for playing the role of Calvin! Definitely check...
Dec 07, 2018•57 min•Season 2Ep. 5
So, first things first: this episode is heavy. For those of you who are friends with me, it might even be a bit hard, as I discuss some of my struggles with depression and suicidal ideation. For those of you who aren’t friends with me, it may still be hard, because these are tough topics! Suffice it to say, it’s important for me to state here for the record that I’m doing really well now, and that I’m taking care of myself, getting the help I need. If anyone has any specific questions for me, fe...
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 4
For those of you who are listening as these are released, Happy Thanksgiving! For those of you who are just finding this podcast weeks/months/years after it was released… uh, Happy Thanksgiving! This episode has a lot of stuff going on! As always, I continue to be utterly delighted having TONGUES. providing the music for Serial Dater UK… make sure you check out their music and find out more info at Apple Music , Spotify , and Amazon Music , and on the web at www.tonguesmusic.com . You can also f...
Nov 23, 2018•55 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Has it only been a week since Episode 1 came out? I feel like it’s been at least a year. But hey! At least I’m not blowing the schedule yet! That’s very exciting! In this episode, we repeat our too-many-dates-in-one-week past, get a little hot under the collar, and have to ask the existential question—is this even a date? A bunch of extra thanks and nods here: first up, thanks to Alastair James Murden who played the roles of Sam, Tim and Joey. You can learn more about him at his web site. Major ...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Hey Everyone! What?! We’re back! Just like Beyoncé, I’m dropping the first episode without a lick of publicity. That’s how this works, right? Anyway, for those of you who stayed subscribed to the podcast or forgot to unfollow us on Facebook or Twitter (hmm, maybe not having posted in two years is finally paying off), hi! As you may have gathered, this season of Serial Dater is going to be about my year of dating in the UK! And I have so many people to thank! First, big shout-out to our new music...
Nov 09, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Hi Everyone! OMG it's the last episode! In this episode we move to Florida and go to Rehab, investigate ourselves, and learn a lot about zippers. You can find Kyle Munzenrieder's hilarious description of the "The Ten Distinct States That Make Up Florida" in the Miami New Times by clicking here . If you've enjoyed the podcast, you can support us in the following ways! 1) Consider joining or donating to the National Marrow Donor Program at www.bethematch.org . We should note that, right now, gay m...
Apr 29, 2015•59 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Hey peeps! Episode 5 is here! In this episode we get in touch with our inner moron, get into the semiotic weeds, fly on eight different airplanes and accidentally do a Dan Savage impression! Also, our Music Besties PROM DATE are still on tour! Make sure you check their Facebook page for dates and updates. And, if you haven't secured your tickets to 2SCOOPS (i.e., voice-of-the-dates, Adam Enright) at Joe's Pub , then, we don't even know what you're doing with your life. As always, if you can, any...
Apr 22, 2015•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Hi everyone! Welcome back to SERIAL DATER for Episode 4! In this episode, we wax philosophic about communication, talk about how texting has affected dating, get inundated with text messages, and see a celebrity! At least, as someone who is a liberal minded thirty-year-old, we consider him a celebrity. A couple of announcements! If you've been enjoying the music heard on SERIAL DATER, you should definitely check out the amazing people who are behind it, the synthpop collective PROM DATE . And if...
Apr 15, 2015•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Hey everybody! So glad to see you again! Unless this is your first time... I still feel like you should start with Episode 1 , but you know what, I'm not going to tell you how to live your life. You do you. So, Episode 3... Argyle. Oof. In this episode we talk about what makes for a bad date, some of our friends share their own dating war stories, we go on a short (but focused) rant about why writing is hard, and get love-shoved. As always, if you're a fan (even if you listen by coming to this w...
Apr 08, 2015•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome back, friends! If you're new, go listen to Episode 1 first, which is right underneath this post. Don't worry. We'll wait. Okay, everyone up to speed? Great. It's time for episode 2: The Pilot! In this episode, we get into how important the other person's job is when it comes to dating, the definition of "rat-a-tat," and why "good on paper" guys get such a tough rap. It's going to be fun! If you're enjoying the podcast and want to help us out, make sure you subscribe and leave a review on...
Apr 01, 2015•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the Spring of 2011, fueled by a mixture of imminent-grad-school induced senioritis and a therapist-encouraged carpe diem, I sort of accidentally went on five first dates in seven days. Join me as I take you on a journey through the highs and lows—okay, let's be honest, largely lows—of modern dating. This is SERIAL DATER. You can also subscribe to the podcast in iTunes! Click here! Here is the goodbye scale I mentioned in Episode 1 - Bow Tie! You can find more info on the "poet named Vince"—Vi...
Mar 25, 2015•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
