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We Met At Acme

Dear Media, Lindsey Metselaarart19.com

We Met At Acme is the OG dating podcast and a lifestyle tool for the next generation of adults. In each episode, you'll learn about attachment styles, rules and guidelines to follow when dating, red flags, the importance of therapy, and more. With host Lindsey Metselaar you’ll hear from dating experts, licensed professionals, celebrities, and influencers all sharing their dating experiences or dating insights. Most importantly, you'll improve your confidence, self-worth, and overall outlook towards dating - you'll laugh a little along the way and learn not to take yourself too seriously.

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Episodes

Why Men Sleep With You On The First Date Because They’re Insecure, Being A Player In The Age Of Feminism, And Getting Divorced By Age 26.

On this week’s episode, I talk to author Josh Raab about avoiding red flags, his divorce, signs you’re in a toxic relationship, why Josh thinks it’s a bad idea to sleep together early on, open relationships, and more. This episode starts off with a solo where I discuss growing up in NYC, wanting to get back with an ex, if you know they’re the one but you’re 21, if it’s harder to get a partner if you compare them to friends of your desired sex, and more! Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be...

Dec 29, 201940 minEp. 116

Breaking Off Engagements, Body Image, And Not Bringing Out The Best In Each Other ft. Anne Mahlum

On this week’s episode, I talk to CEO Anne Mahlum about meeting her partner in the DM, breaking off her engagement, body image issues, if abs are really made in the kitchen, taking responsibility in your relationships, having a high work and sex drive and more! This episode starts off with a solo where I discuss dealing with a broken heart, bringing up exes, phone call anxiety, and running into old flings at a party. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Dec 22, 201941 minEp. 115

Living With A Partner For The First Time, Stigmas About Working For Your Parents, And Not Getting Married Until You’re Financially Set ft. The Zabar Twins

On this week’s episode, I talk to twins Oliver and Sasha Zabar about dating with no pressure to get married, stigma’s about working for your parents, what it’s like being twins, how living with a partner can actually be easier, and more! This episode starts off with a solo where I discuss dating older guys, and tips on taking things slow vs. letting things fizzle. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Dec 15, 201943 minEp. 114

Settling vs. Compromising, Emotionally Abusive Relationships, And My Parents Love Story

On this week’s solo episode, I answer your submitted questions about how my parents met, settling vs. compromising, emotionally abusive relationships and parents, different sex drives, tips to get to a second date, my dating rules, if you ever really know if someone is “the one,” partners who struggle with mental health, and more! This episode is sponsored by Ritual, head to ritual.com/acme for 10% off your first 3 months. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Dec 08, 201932 minEp. 113

WTF Is Mercury In Retrograde, Biological Clocks, And Can You Get Out Of The Friendzone? ft. That’s So Retrograde

On this week’s episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari from That’s So Retrograde! We discuss mercury in retrograde, intense dreams, moving in with a partner, a woman’s “biological clock,” guys who are friends with girls, stalking our ex’s new girlfriends and so much more. This episode starts off with a solo part where I talk about being with your partner’s family over the holidays, what my partner and I fight about, and if Justin Timberlake was cheating. Listen to That's So...

Dec 01, 201954 minEp. 112

What A 26 Year Old Guy Is Looking For, PTSD From Exes, And When You’re Into Someone But The Timing Is Off ft. Kia

On this week’s episode, I sit down with my friend Kia and discuss PTSD from exes, first generation Americans, timing, what 26 year old single guys are looking for, when you like someone but it’s the wrong timing, and more! This episode starts off with a solo where I discuss how to deal with your family on Thanksgiving, and when to spend the holidays together. https://www.Sakara.com/ACME for $60 off your first order! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Nov 24, 201948 minEp. 111

Marriage Timelines and Ultimatums, Eating Issues, Demanding Friendships, and Tips To Move On.

On this week’s solo episode, I answer your questions and talk about first loves vs. last loves, telling people you don’t like their partner, couples who sleep together every night, marriage timelines and ultimatums, eating issues, demanding friendships, Raya, cheating, fear of being alone, and so much more! https://www.mejuri.com/acme for Free Shipping on orders over $100 Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Nov 17, 201933 minEp. 110

On/Off Relationships, Bullying, Nosejobs, And How Much To Share On Social Media with Michaela Podolsky

On this week’s episode, I sit down with Michaela Podo and we talk about everything from her on and off relationship with her now husband, her 2 nosejobs, bullying when she was younger, getting your family on board when you get back together, rumors about her sisters, and more. This episode starts with a solo part where I discuss the longest I’ve gone without sex, the different personality traits of female signs, and places to meet IRL. https://www.ritual.com/acme for 10% off your first 3 months!...

Nov 10, 201951 minEp. 109

Mental Health, The Correct Way To Slide Into Someone’s DMs, And Why You Should Wait To Have Sex with Atlanta De Cadenet Taylor

On this week’s episode, I sit down with Atlanta De Cadenet Taylor and we discuss everything from mental health, not drinking, her recent engagement, if once a cheater is always a cheater, and more. This episode starts with a solo part where I talk about how much to disclose about past relationships, slow fade vs ghosting, and analyze guys from each zodiac sign. https://www.Mejuri.com/acme for Free Shipping with $100 purchase https://www.Sakara.com/acme for $60 off your first order Produced by De...

Nov 03, 201958 minEp. 108

Adam4Adam, Taking On Someone Else’s Debt, And If Opposites Actually Attract with Marko

On this week’s episode, I sit down with Marko from Relationshit Podcast. We discuss meeting online before dating apps, freedom in a relationship, assumptions of gay couples, changing your mind on kids, and as usual, we bang out some poll questions. This episode starts with a solo part where I discuss liking your best friend, whether or not to disclose cheating in the past, the “rules” for millennial dating, gut feelings, and how a good relationship should feel (vs. a bad one!) Shop Mejuri using ...

Oct 27, 201946 minEp. 107

Serial Monogamy, Superstitions In Dating, And Pre-Sex Sleepovers With Lucas O’Neil

On this week’s episode, I sit down comedian Lucas O’Neil and we discuss his darkest comedy, dating an older woman, why pre-sex sleepover's are too intimate, when you can request each other on Instagram, and more. This episode starts with a solo part where I discuss how posting too much means you’re insecure, dropping friends, how to deal with being cheated on, why you shouldn’t text a guy after a date, and when you can critique sex. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Oct 20, 201955 minEp. 106

Finding Love Again And Staying Healthy On Dates with Tanya Zuckerbrot

On this week’s episode, I chat with Tanya Zuckerbrot about dating in your 20s, attitudes towards dating (the power of the pass), needing someone to complete you vs. finding your best friend, how much you should compromise in a relationship, finding a winner, and so much more. The episode starts off with a solo where I discuss partners who aren’t into social media, the 3 types of girls you find, and how to know if you should stay or go. Click Here for $60 off your first order with Sakara!!! Produ...

Oct 13, 201955 minEp. 105

Wedding, Venmo, and Dating Etiquette with Myka

Aren’t you curious how much you need to spend on a wedding? And who should spend what when you go to a wedding with your partner? On this week’s episode, I chat with etiquette expert Myka Meier about everything from how to hold a bag, to how to find European men, how to get someone to complete your Venmo charge, and more! The episode starts off with me discussing what to say to someone who doesn’t drink, how to tell someone you need more affection, and the transition from college to the real wor...

Oct 06, 201952 minEp. 104

NYC Date Nite + My Theory About Guys

This episode starts with how to be confident in the bedroom, rules of platonic friendships, and my theory of guys. Then, Alexis (@nycdatenite) and I discuss leaving your job to start an Instagram, being traditional in dating, the hottest way a guy can pay for the check, why burning man is a dealbreaker, being miserable but thin, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 29, 201952 minEp. 103

Farmer Nick + the Dos and Don't of dating app profiles

In this episode, I start by discussing the do's and don'ts of dating app profiles, toxic friendships, having the upper hand in dating, things I wish I knew at 22, and more! Then, I chat with Farmer Nick about going from IBM to farming, his interfaith relationship, his choice not to drink, why he doesn't kiss on a first date, and more! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 22, 20191 hrEp. 102

Almost Breaking Up, When To Have The Marriage Convo, And What People Say When They're Not Ready ft. Julie Lauren

Welcome to Season 2! All episodes will start with a solo based on what our listeners have requested we talk about. In the solo intro, I discuss being too available, my facetune fail, Facebook's dating service, the 3 week 3 month 3 year rule, and more. Then, Julie Lauren and I talk about our love of fountain soda, her long distance marriage, almost breaking up with our partners, our own insecurities, first date tips, when you should have the marriage convo, lines people say when they aren't ready...

Sep 15, 201951 minEp. 101

Our 100th Episode! Featuring a solo podcast + Katie and Brian!

Our 100th episode (!!!!) begins with a solo where I talk about blacking out in the past, being too available, and share some horror stories. Then we get the privilege of the FIRST DEBUT CONVO with @honestlykate and honestly bae aka Katie and Brian! We discuss couples with the same zodiac sign, love languages, being late to a first date, muting your partner's stories, and more! This episode is sponsored by Buffy, Ritual, and Native Deodorant. Go to Buffy.co and use promo code ACME for $20 off you...

Aug 31, 201959 minEp. 100

Jule the Bee plus a preview of our live show in LA

In this episode I talk to Jule the Bee about getting fired, knowing it was time for a divorce, friends with benefits, serial monogamists, the key to a happy marriage, meeting people online, and so much more! We also include a clip from our LA show with Joe Amabile, Kendall Long, Jazzmyne Robbins, and Emma Willmann! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 26, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 99

36 Questions That Lead To Love + Yummertime!

This episode starts with a solo episode where I talk about having feelings for someone else while in a relationship, friends who make bad decisions, extroverts dating introverts, and I answer the 36 questions that lead to love! Then we have the amazing guys of Yummertime! I talk to Brock and Chris about everything from California vs NY to their engagement, jealousy, bigotry, and so much more! Visit buffy.co and use my code ACME for $20 off your Buffy comforter! See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Aug 18, 201950 minEp. 98

The Ladies from Uncensored Thoughts

In this episode, I chat with Amber and Sophia about breaking off a long term relationship, meeting people at the gym, sending thank you texts THAT NIGHT instead of the next day, hyping up dates, how I need to be more empathetic, and more! Head to wemetatacme.com/tour to get tickets to our upcoming shows! This episode is sponsored by Lola and Buffy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 11, 201953 minEp. 97

Lindsey's 2nd Solo Podcast and A Clip From Our Bowery Ballroom Show

On this new solo episode, I talk about break ups, quitting weed and drinking, STDs, girls going for guys first, getting past your partners most serious ex, signs of narcissism, advice for a first love, being single and happy, how to act when you run into your partner's ex, and more! We also feature a few minutes of our Bowery Ballroom show with The Bachelor's Nick Viall, fashionista Alyssa Coscarelli, Justin McLeod from Hinge, and comedian Tori Piskin. Get tickets to our live shows at wemetatacm...

Aug 04, 201940 minEp. 96

Kimmy and Liza from 51 First Dates

This episode starts out with a little solo conversation since you guys were into that last time. Then, Kimmy and Liza and I discuss going to an all girls school, parents who don't care about parties in their homes, going on 51 dates, when to sleep with a stranger, long distance relationships, staying strong through business school, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 28, 201951 minEp. 95

Lindsey's Solo Episode!

In this episode, I talk to you guys about friends with benefits, sex drive, what I've learned about myself through dating, relationship tips, getting through arguments, my relationship with myself, being single in late 20s early 30s, and so much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 21, 201940 minEp. 94

Why Men Are Afraid Of Therapy ft. Josh Roberts

In this week's episode with Josh Roberts, we discuss British lingo, panic attacks, therapy in the UK, cognitive behavioral therapy vs psychotherapy, men with eating disorders, how many things in your mind you should share with your partner, if the thoughts in your head are always true, stories of dumping people, splitting vacations, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 14, 201938 minEp. 93

All About Human Design: Do You Know Yours? ft. Erin Claire Jones

Erin and I discuss human design, how her and her partner went from friends to in a serious relationship, when Erin was in an open relationship, intuition, and more. Erin also gives me a little taste of my human design blueprint. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 07, 201934 minEp. 92

Pride Weekend! featuring Carly and Shelby

Happy Pride! This week’s episode features Carly and Shelby. In this episode, we discuss how they met, what it’s like for exes when you come out, kips bay, parents making you sleep in separate rooms, experimenting in school, and so much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 30, 201944 minEp. 91

Live Panel in Chicago

In our live podcast from Chicago, there is something for everyone. Our guests bring all perspectives to the table. We’ve got Ceta Walters who is married with kids, Ariel Ginsburg who is in a relationship, and two single guys Adam Sokolowitz and Josh Iachelli. Follow along as we dive into just about every topic you can think of from sex on a first take, to defining the relationship, therapy of course, and much more! To get tickets to our other live shows please visit wemetatacme.com/tour now. Rec...

Jun 23, 201956 minEp. 90

Rori Sasson, author of The Art Of The Date and founder of Platinum Poire

In this episode, Rori and I discuss men's unrealistic expectations, having a 21 year age difference with your partner, having a male gyno, why you need more in common than less, spending money to meet someone, why you shouldn't have sex on a first date, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 16, 201941 minEp. 89

Freezing Your Eggs, Reflecting On Your 20s, and Songs For Your Dating App Profiles ft. Missy Modell

In this episode, Missy and I talk about eating healthy, not wanting to freeze eggs, becoming a different person every year of your 20s and 30s, our dating app songs and profiles, splitting the bill, times where we weren't picky, and so much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 09, 201950 minEp. 88

A Conversation With A Real Life Fuckboy ft. Lindsey's friend Jonah

In this episode, Jonah and I discuss our high school reunions, wanting to skip first dates and go on second ones, being a fuckboy, what a fuckboy actually is, keeping someone on their toes, when breaks can be beneficial, and so much more! Get your tickets now for the LIVE We Met At Acme tour! https://www.wemetatacme.com/tour See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 02, 201942 minEp. 87
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