James and I discuss our post Valentine's Day feelings & Valentine's Day in general. The dating app Hater that matches you with people based on what you hate. James tells us about his experiences on Tinder and Bumble. James tells us about a sexual encounter that landed he and his partner in the ER. Posting photos of your SO on Instagram for Valentine’s Day, when is it too soon / what’s too personal to post. James and I discuss the types of men and women we avoid dating. How long to wait to ca...
Feb 15, 2017•1 hr
In a special father daughter edition of SOULFRIEND, my father, Patrick Woods and I discuss: whether my birth was planned. I test Patrick on his knowledge of my love life. We discuss slang that "the kids" are using these days - my father tells us what he thinks the following terms mean: Smashing, Phat, Netflix N Chill, Delfie, Friend Zone, Basic, On Point, On Fleek, Hot Mess, Busted, MILF, Cougar, Amazeballs, Duckface, Bae, YOLO, Resting bitch face, DM, Kicks, Bromance. Patrick weighs in on how t...
Feb 01, 2017•1 hr
Natalie Krim and I discuss: her beautiful, erotic drawings. The boundaries of modern friendships and getting jealous of your SO’s platonic friends. Discussing previous relationships with your current partner. Managing your family's expectations of your love life, when you have a different set of values and / or life priorities. What constitutes love. Keeping people in mind for future potential dating experiences, (in the event that you and your partner break up). Living in a small town and datin...
Jan 17, 2017•1 hr 1 min
A festive 'Home For The Holidays' episode, my original SOULFRIEND co-creator and co-host, Emma Barrera and I recap what it’s been like to do the show for the past two years (!!). We also discuss: how sometimes doing your best is good and sometimes it’s shitty. Letting go. Revenge. How life gets easier as you get older. How to get rid of recurring nightmares. Fear and love. Changing belief systems. The holidays. Family. Snuggling with your dog.
Jan 04, 2017•46 min
Paige Elkington and I discuss what it's like to model for Playboy (she's in the Dec. issue). Seeing people you dated in High School when you go home for the holidays. Gift ideas under $100. for your bf. Puling out. Jealousy in relationships. Deciding who to date when you're interested in multiple people. Best starter sex toys for women. Ideas for meeting people outside of your industry without using online dating. When is it too soon to get a pet with your bf/gf. Whether or not you have a right ...
Dec 21, 2016•1 hr 13 min
Cassie Cobb and I discuss gift ideas for someone you have been dating for 4 months. Dumping ppl before the holidays so you don't have to buy them gifts. Instant relationship turnoffs. Common green flags in relationships. Being grumpy in relationships. Managing stress so you don't take out your woes on your partner. What makes a good online dating profile. Increasing your sexual pleasure w/ your partner. How to pick out lingerie for your gf. Getting out of the friend zone without outing itself fo...
Dec 07, 2016•59 min
Joey Serxner and I discuss: morning hikes. Instant turnoff animals. Accepting cats on a cat to cat basis. Love languages, (FYI Joey's is French). What does Joey think is yummy for women's fashion. When is it appropriate to invite your significant other home for the holidays...what factors are involved? Sexy movie ideas for dates. Any hard and fast rules for moving in with the person you're dating. The fears associated with getting rid of your tv, bed etc. to merge your items with those of your S...
Nov 23, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Mells bells and I discuss her written work for a dating website in which she describes her grocery store flirting attempt. Bad online dates. Good music to set the mood. Thoughts about relationships (rebounds) after long term relationships: is it better to feel sad alone or engage in casual relationships? How to be more of an effective communicator in relationships, avoiding destructive blow ups. Tips for a discouraged online dater. Dating people who want to abruptly leave after sex. BDSM basics.
Nov 09, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Voice memos of my dreams related to sexual behavior, expression and arousal, love & relationships. A Window into my unconscious mind.
Oct 26, 2016•1 hr
Hadas and I discuss transgender vocabulary. How to talk to women. Getting out of bad dates. When it's ok to follow someone you're dating on Instagram. Dating after breakups/rebounds. Ideas for getting into bdsm & kink. Dating someone who puts a lot of faith into psychics and astrology (when you don't). Dating to not go stale. Determining if you're good in bed. Your partner thinking about other people during sex. Deciding when it's a good idea to move in with your partner. Keeping a positive ...
Oct 12, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Omeed Boghraty and I discuss who should kill bugs in a relationship between a man and a woman. How long you should stay in a relationship if the sex is just eh. Farting in relationships. Online dating recommendations for men looking for semi serious relationships. How long you can date someone you’re not that into before it becomes cruel and misleading. How to respond when you run into people who you matched with on an online dating app, talked to, but never went on a date with. What to do if a ...
Sep 28, 2016•57 min
Jackie Simon and I discuss Jackie’s conversation with Andy from the meditation app Headspace. Tips for getting laid in LA. Sleeping with people with ugly personalities. Ways to hit on acquaintances and get out of the friend zone. Tips on flirting and getting dates for shy girls. Exposure therapy for shy people. What men are thinking and talking about when women aren’t around. Appropriate levels of communication and pursuit during the early phase of relationships/dating. How long to wait before c...
Sep 14, 2016•56 min
Kristy Baltezore and I discuss: Bangs. Eros and the psyche - expanding the definition of eros beyond a purely sexual description. Men expressing their feelings. Beyonce & Jay Z - if we lose respect for Beyonce if she stays with Jay Z after he cheats on her? Whether it’s better to wait to see someone face to face to discuss a relationship issue or if it’s best to text about it to resolve it right away. Near accidental kisses with married men. Chemistry within professional relationships. Krist...
Aug 31, 2016•1 hr 5 min
A compilation of the last 5 minutes of episodes 16-27. Episodes co-hosts & highlights include: 16: voice memos of my dreams about relationships/love/dating. Christy Roberts and I discuss Botox. Emma Barrera and I discuss fantasy, fear and age differences in relationships. Kristy Baltezore and I discuss what to do when a friend asks you out (but you don’t feel romantic towards them). I read Roland Barthes while playing Drake (Hotline Bling). Nicholas Francomano and I discuss what constitutes ...
Aug 17, 2016•1 hr 1 min
A Best of compilation of the first 15 episodes of SOULFRIEND RADIO. Some of the co-hosts and material discussed include: Emma Barrera and I introduce the show, discuss hand jobs and talk to our first ever caller about sharing feelings in new relationships. Music from artist Charlie White (from his pop album). Nick Francomano and I discuss the art of taking selfies to send to people you're dating. Sam Johnson and I discuss the iPhone quick photo to text feature, and intense searches for love. Luc...
Jul 22, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Sam Johnson and I discuss: Sam rescuing a baby hummingbird, aka Bill. Baby hummingbird’s eating habits. Sam’s cat Liv. Sam and I play the game I made up called: “Traits You Like In People You Date That Are Like Traits Your Parents Possess.” My dad’s amazing fashion and what his clothes say about his nonconformist values. Detasseling corn. Sam's preference for girls who wear Carhartt brand clothing. Sam also liking girls who dress and act incredibly bourgeois. Whether to go with your gut when you...
Jun 22, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Lucy Lord Campana and I discuss: hot politicians.* deactivating your online dating accounts. Niche dating apps such as The League & Trek Passions. Guys asking for your number then not contacting you. Sexual differences in relationships. Spending quality time with your significant other. Discussing finances with your partner. Having sex to music. (Intermission: Lucy and I discuss memes and food. Howard Stern's wife's Instagram account.) How to approach political differences in relationships. ...
Jun 08, 2016•1 hr
Zach Sherwin and I discuss: Embarrassing things we've done on dates. Things we've tried on dates that haven't worked out. Whether ageism is worse in LA than in other cities. Women dating younger men. Balancing work and real world tasks with the often overwhelming excitement of being in a relationship. Finding supportive and understanding partners. Weird things you've fed someone in the morning after hooking up the night before. Navigating different sex drives (and schedules) in relationships. Fe...
May 25, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Luna and I discuss: Her impressions of LA after recently moving here from Nashville. Prince's ambiguous sexuality. Disappointments in relationships. How to respond when your friend sleeps with someone you're sleeping with (and are interested in). Not recycling dick. Women asking men out. Woman's self esteem being tied to men's approval. Asking people out on ambiguous first dates so you don't get in too deep. Men and women interacting in new (non sexual) ways after having been attracted to each o...
May 11, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Dating expert & professional matchmaker Kate Edwards and I discuss: tech-enabled matchmaking, dating algorithms, approximate timelines for finding "the one." The pros of having a dating coach and/or a professional wing woman. Top things men are looking for when dating women. Top things woman are looking for when dating men. What not to say on a first date. Good places to meet people. Common deal breakers in dating (e.g. vegans). First date spot ideas. Setting the stage for romance. Pro’s and...
Apr 27, 2016•1 hr 8 min
Evan Teitelbaum & Gaea Woods discuss: Properly de-activating your online dating profile/s. Running into people who you chatted with on online dating apps. Rejecting without ghosting. Deciding whether to date, or to stay single to work on yourself. Deciding when to lose your virginity. Apologies in relationships. Halloween. Hennessy. Deciding when to move in with your significant other. Tips for meeting new people if you're shy. Dating with depression.
Mar 30, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Nicholas Francomano & Gaea Woods discuss: Memorizing poetry. Discarding objects from past relationships. Flirting techniques. Signs that you might be basic. Snack wave girls. Runyon canyon selfies. Tips for dating in your 40's. Getting hobbies that are cool. What made Nicholas' Tinder date great. Kissing techniques. What to wear on a first date to a bar. Men who wear necklaces. Red flags in relationships.
Mar 16, 2016•1 hr 8 min
Guan Rong and Gaea Woods discuss: Guan’s love book: Spanish Silver Fox. What to do if you have a girlfriend who you think is perfect for you and is a great companion but you’re still not satisfied. Balancing your personal and professional life. Compromise in relationships. Defining the word love. Boundaries of non romantic, opposite sex friendships while you’re in a committed, monogamous, relationship: whether or not there is harm in maintaining relationships where there is/was/may be some sexua...
Mar 02, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Sam Johnson and Gaea Woods discuss: the blog http://tindergirlsatmachupicchu.tumblr.com/. Douchas. Common themes of what girls r doing in their Tinder pics. Sex trends: edging. Sting. If guys like it when women approach them. If guys think it’s rude if girls don’t offer to pay. The worst check split story of all time. Anal sex. What taking photos of your SO says about the status of your relationship. Best way to reject someone who’s approaching you at a bar. What to do if you’re gassy and you wa...
Feb 03, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Isaac Bloch and Gaea Woods discuss: dating app alternatives to Tinder including: Sizzl (connecting bacon lovers), The Grade, Score, Bumble, Happn, Sweatt & Hinge. Love rituals. Not dating vegans. Braces and oral sex. How to initiate spontaneous sex with your SO without it seeming awkward. Consent. Sexting. Emotional availability in new relationships. Relationships as mirrors. Not taking anything personal. Choosing photos for online dating profiles. Aura photos. Defining chemistry. Chemistry ...
Jan 20, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Lucy Lord Campana & Gaea Woods discuss: dating as an adult with braces. Dating friends. Intimacy and monogamy vs the allure of the unknown. The appropriate amount of time to wait after sex to talk about unsexy things like work and errands. Managing pets who want to jump up on the bed during sex. Exes not remembering your personal preferences. Respectful ways to end a casual relationship. How to change your communication style based on the dating app you’re using. What to do if you don’t like...
Jan 06, 2016•59 min
Joining the show via Skype from Tel Aviv, Danielle Zuckerman & Gaea Woods discuss: Stealing clothes from people you’re dating. Returning items post breakup. Whether or not you will ever be as good as someone’s Jewish mother. Making love. Dating artists vs doctors. Getting the best results from online dating while putting in the least amount of effort. Female orgasms. The evening cutoff time for hanging out verses booty calls. Getting gifts for someone you’re newly dating. Rules of sleeping w...
Dec 09, 2015•59 min
Mells Bells & Gaea Woods discuss: How to end bad dates. Pitty make outs. Online dating vs meeting irl. Ways to approach the ‘how serious are we’ conversation. Counting condoms. What to bring to your partner’s family Thanksgiving. Seeing people you’re dating on online dating apps. Removing & re-downloading dating apps (& the associated shame). Disliking the names of the children of someone you’re dating. Various types of touching. Discussing your dating/sex life with people you previo...
Nov 25, 2015•54 min
Nicholas Francomano & Gaea Woods discuss: Love for your mother vs love for your partner. Ryan’s Roses. Mother in laws pushing you to the brink of your ability to remain tactful & diplomatic. Masturbating in the shower. Pre-date googling is allowed. Appropriate times of day to text someone you’re newly dating. The futility of non substantive texts. The moral gray area of using photos taken by exes in your new online dating profile. Going to art school to cultivate an air of sensitivity to...
Nov 11, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Kristy Baltezore & Gaea Woods discuss: Premarital sex & chastity. Different ways of dating and sex in long distance relationships/interacting online. Intergenerational dating. How to tell your neighbors they’re having loud sex. Gaining clarity about what kind of relationship you’re in. Clarifying what you want out of a relationship. Speaking clearly to your needs. Using the word buddy to friendzone someone.
Oct 14, 2015•58 min
