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The episode with "Damsels in the DMs" podcast co-host Chloe Detrick was so overwhelmingly popular that we had just to get her partner in crime on. "Damsels" co-host Lauren Harris joined the show to discuss being a former serial dater, finding love in a long-term relationship, and much more. You can follow Lauren on Instagram at @laurenelizabetharris. Be sure to listen to "Damsels in the DMs" on your favorite podcast platform and follow the girls at @damselsinthedms. 1:05: Lauren Harris joins the show 4:15: What made you want to apply to be a co-host for “Damsels in the DMs”? 11:49: Who would your dream guest be for “Damsels” and why? 13:07: As a former “serial dater,” how would you define that term? 18:20: Have you and your boyfriend discussed marriage? 21:19: What is the best way for a guy to get a positive response via DM? 25:45: What happens when you receive an unsolicited dick pic? 31:30: When do you feel is an appropriate time to discuss “the future”? 37:35: How much do you think age plays a factor in discussing the future? 42:45: TBT: Tell me one memorable story from your dating life? 45:15: Dropping the mic See Less

How does one break into the wedding photography business? What makes a Bridezilla? What would you do if someone proposed at your wedding? Dia Miller answered all those questions and more during this incredibly fun episode. You can see Dia's work on Instagram at @diandraannphotography. 0:42: Dia Miller joins the show 6:15: Breaking into the wedding photography business 16:35: Is it part of a wedding photographer's job to calm the couple down? 20:41: How often do aisle sitters ruin a shot for you? 25:25: What makes a “Bridezilla” in your opinion? 30:23: Do you ever get tired of going to weddings? 33:55: Is it better to do everything in the beginning at a wedding or break it up? 40:54: “Would You Rather?” Wednesday questions 54:57: Dropping the mic

How did Mindie Kaplan go from marketing for car companies like Nissan and Ford to creating a dating show? Find out in this episode. The creator and host of "MaleRoom" joined the show to discuss all things dating — from whether something is complimentary or cringeworthy, to canceling last minute, to sex on the first date and more. 1:02: Mindie Kaplan joins the show 5:11: Going from marketing for car companies to creating a dating show 9:44: How did “MaleRoom” actually come together? 15:19: Do you think having “regular guys” as panelists makes it authentic? 20:03: What have you, personally, always wanted to know about men? 26:57: How guys reveal information about themselves without knowing it 37:30: Compliment or cringe? 43:30: Do you judge a guy based on how far he will go on the first date? 46:21: “Quit Playing Games With My Heart” 54:05: Transformation Tuesday: One way you have grown in dating? 55:00: Dropping the mic

When Scarlett V. Clark started "Smart Girl Tribe" at the age of 19, it was merely a passion project. Now it has grown into the the #1 female empowerment organization in the United Kingdom, complete with a top-rated podcast. Scarlett joined the show to discuss starting her own business, dealing with criticism, American vs. English men, and much more. 0:41: Scarlett V. Clark joins the show 1:17: Starting “Smart Girl Tribe” when you were 19 7:12: How did you handle the criticism early on? 12:54: What are your tips for time management? 17:48: What struggles did you face when starting Smart Girl Tribe? 24:12: What is your reaction when early doubters request your services now? 29:00: Is Smart Girl Tribe where you thought it would be by 2020? 34:13: What is the difference between feminism and hating men? 38:23: Did you find men had a difficult time dating a staunch feminist? 43:55: What are some noticeable differences between men in the US and UK? 49:39: A lesson in dating etiquette 52:35: “Would You Rather?” Wednesday questions

From being an intern at a District Attorney's office, to being a Philadelphia Phillies ballgirl, to writing for a national sports outlet, Kami Mattioli has had quite the journey. She joined the show to discuss what it's like being a woman in sports, why she decided against law school, all things dating, and much more. You can follow her on Twitter at @Kami and on Instagram at @_instagkam. 0:43: Kami Mattioli joins the show 1:42: What have these last six months been like for you? 3:30: What was life like as a Philadelphia Phillies ballgirl? 8:58: Going from criminal justice to sports journalism 17:32: Did male athletes treat you differently than male journalists? 19:56: Firsthand experience with a stalker 24:46: The struggles of being a social media manager 28:27: The importance of pay transparency 33:41: Good and bad date stories 37:06: Is it safe to assume you're both seeing other people unless you discuss it? 40:37: Best dating app, in your experience? 42:26: “Would You Rather?” Wednesday questions 49:31: Dropping the mic

Living through COVID has been difficult and stressful for everyone, but it has been especially difficult and stressful for people with chronic illnesses like Danielle Nelson. Nelson, who started the YouTube series "The Chronic Cafe" to give advice and tips for those living with chronic illnesses, joined the show to discuss what her 2020 has been like between avoiding COVID and finding love. You can follow Danielle's work on Instagram at @TheChronicCafe, and you can follow her personal account at @danielle_nelson_. 1:12: Danielle Nelson joins the show 2:52: What was your initial reaction to COVID, living with a chronic illness? 9:13: How has your boyfriend handled your health concerns during COVID? 15:00: How did “The Chronic Cafe” come about? 21:31: How long did it take for “The Chronic Cafe” to gain traction? 26:00: Will “The Chronic Cafe” return, or is it on permanent hiatus? 30:28: Was there anything different about your boyfriend early on? 39:02: When did you two start talking about moving in together? 44:25: What are your thoughts on closure? 49:36: Transformation Tuesday: How have you grown or changed in dating? 54:20: Dropping the mic

When he is not reporting from the sidelines or the anchor desk, CBS Sports and PIX 11 sports reporter Justin Walters is making time for his lady and keeping his drip game tight. You can watch his weekly series “Jetlagged w/ Justin” every Wednesday on his Instagram page at @JustinWaltersTV. 1:36: Justin Walters joins the show 4:30: What were your thoughts on the NBA bubble? 8:42: Will MLB get through its shortened season? 9:44: Will we have professional or college football in the fall? 13:29: Do professional champions this season get an asterisk? 18:54: Did you always want to be a sports journalist? 23:19: Advice for moving to a place where you don't know anyone 27:05: Getting two major promotions within a month 29:53: “Jetlagged w/ Justin” series 35:18: Where is your go-to place for suits and dress clothes in the US? 40:20: Do you find it difficult to balance your career and personal life? 43:50: Having similar and opposing interests in a relationship 47:31: TBT: Tell me one memorable moment from your dating life 50:15: Dropping the mic

Ashley Hupp, the woman who millions of people on social media know as "The Paradise Bartender", joined the show to discuss how TikTok has changed her life, tips for aspiring bartenders, the importance of knowing what an “angel shot” is, and more. You can follow Ashley on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Triller at @theparadise.bartender. You can follow her on Twitter at @ParadiseBar808. 0:57: “The Paradise Bartender” Ashley Hupp joins the show 1:40: Keeping your mental health in check as a social media personality 5:20: Getting inspiration from Gary Vaynerchuk to join TikTok 10:19: How long did it take for your videos to start gaining traction? 12:18: How do you avoid burnout? 17:20: Where is your store located? 20:03: What did your bosses think about your TikTok presence? 23:49: Going from a bartender to one of the biggest bartenders in the world 30:14: What is it like living in paradise? 36:05: What are your tips for becoming a bartender? 38:27: The top drinks aspiring bartenders need to know how to make 40:31: How do you unjam a glass stuck in a shaker? 42:42: How do you deal with customers who say “there's no alcohol in here”? 44:51: Have you ever had someone order an “angel shot”? 47:02: “Would You Rather?” Wednesday questions 52:08: “The Paradise Bartender” shows you how to make a pina colada

The insanely talented New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman joined the show to discuss his upcoming book about the Shaq-Kobe Lakers dynasty, how he feels about hearing “fake news” as a journalist, talking politics with your children, and... boy bands? You can follow Jeff on Twitter at @JeffPearlman and pre-order his latest book, "Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty," now on Amazon. The book will be released on September 22.

The CEO of, “I don't want it,” Anna Sitar joined the show to discuss blowing up on TikTok, what it's like dating your high school sweetheart, how to handle a long-distance relationship, and much more. Be sure to follow Anna on social media at @annaxsitar, subscribe to her YouTube channel, and check out her merch at annaxsitar.com. 1:17: Anna Sitar joins the show 2:23: Blowing up on social media 8:15: Having family and loved ones in your videos 13:58: How does it feel when people steal your work without credit? 19:59: How do you build a loyal, engaging following? 24:17: Does creating content ever feel like a job or obligation? 27:45: Were you afraid to lose followers for posting about racial and social injustice? 32:11: Would you become a full-time content creator, if given the opportunity? 35:58: Shifting focus in college from engineering to film/TV production? 41:04: How do you and your boyfriend make a long distance relationship work? 47:05: How important is it to have such a supportive partner? 49:41: TBT: Tell me one memorable story from your dating life 55:30: Dropping the mic

Have you ever wanted to leave your job and start your own business? My former colleague Christine Gritmon did, and she joined the show to talk about why and how she did it. We also got to briefly touch on love and marriage. You can follow Christine on all social media platforms at @cgritmon. 3:21: Christine Gritmon joins the show 4:42: How to balance motherhood and your career 10:15: Plotting your exit to quit your job 17:55: Understanding your market and your audience 26:20: When and why I left journalism 33:00: Meeting your husband on Match.com 38:25: How you know you found your forever person 47:10: Why it's important to be family with your in-laws 50:10: “Would You Rather?” Wednesday questions

No matter what coast of the country she is on, Damsels in the DMs podcast co-host Chloe Detrick is putting her Master's degree in psychology to good use by helping people with their relationship woes. In this episode, we dish on DM etiquette, rank the apps, and more. Follow Chloe on Instagram at @chloe_detrick, and her podcast at @damselsinthedms on all social media platforms. 1:15: Chloe Detrick joins the show 4:07: Whose idea was the “Damsels in the DMs” podcast? 7:27: What have been the most fun and difficult aspects of hosting a podcast? 11:35: Going from public relations to psychology in graduate school 17:05: Do women typically read all of their DMs (even if they don't answer them)? 22:40: Use something from the dating app profile for your first message 26:35: Cute or creepy? 32:40: Guys having a small window of keeping a girl's interest 39:08: Giving someone space does not mean going radio silent 43:59: Which dating apps have you tried, and how would you rank them? 50:23: TBT: Tell me one story or memory from your dating life 54:42: Dropping the mic

From reporting on the sidelines at New York Jets training camp, to covering high school sports, to interviewing celebrities, to helping people out with their fashion and skincare woes, Betches writer Dylan Rubinstein is a true jack of all trades. Tune in to hear about her life as a sports reporter turned fashion and beauty writer, as well as a closer look at her longtime relationship with her boyfriend. You can follow Dylan on Instagram at @thedylanjader. 0:59: Dylan Rubinstein joins the show 5:08: Did you always want to be in journalism? 7:48: The importance of having a mentor 11:39: Being a woman in the sports industry 15:27: Reasons for leaving sports journalism 22:36: Thoughts on athletes and teams speaking out against racial injustice? 28:15: If you could interview one person in sports, who would it be? 31:10: Who was your favorite celebrity interview, and why? 41:07: Is there anything you really want to write about that you have not done yet? 45:31: How did you and your boyfriend meet? 54:37: Transformation Tuesday: What is one way you have grown over the years? 57:27: Dropping the mic

The gifted writer, author and poet Lauren Jarvis-Gibson joined the show to discuss her upcoming book, writing out all the feels, promoting positive body image and much more. Follow Lauren's work at @laurenjgwriter and laurenjarvisgibson.com. Daily Mike Drop episodes are available on most major podcast platforms. 0:58: Lauren Jarvis-Gibson joins the show 2:39: How long have you been writing for publication? 8:55: Why was Thought Catalog a “dream job” for you? 13:47: How did you come up with fresh content everyday? 16:24: Did exes ever ask if you wrote about them? 24:30: The reality of signing a crappy book deal 28:37: Lauren's upcoming book, “Out of the Darkness” 34:50: Promoting positive body image 40:14: What advice do you have for young girls who feel like they're not enough? 43:45: TBT: Tell me one memorable dating story 52:33: Dropping the mic

If you have ever stressed about the world of dating apps, worried about how many photos to put in your profile or what to write in your bio, then you will want to swipe right on this episode. Dating coach and podcast host Erika Ettin gives you some tips and tricks to help navigate the online dating world. Follow Erika at @alittlenudge and listen to her podcast, "So, We Met Online." 1:17: Erika Ettin joins the show 2:15: How are people handling dating during quarantine? 5:33: How do you feel about being a wingwoman for everyone? 11:30: What are your thoughts on shows like The Bachelor and Love Is Blind? 15:15: How did you become a dating coach? 21:55: “Let your quirks shine!” 27:21: What is the most common dating question you get from people? 35:25: How to select the pictures for your dating app profile 40:40: Dealing with vulgar messages on dating apps 44:08: How important is the bio in your dating app profile? 46:44: Who pays on the first date? 52:30: “Would You Rather?” Wednesday questions 57:10: Dropping the mic

The insanely popular and wildly entertaining LozClaws joined the show to discussed what it is like having 800,000 followers on TikTok, building a loyal community online, and the harsh realities of doxxing. Follow Liz on TikTok and Instagram at @lozclaws, and on Twitter at @lozclaws1. 1:09: LozClaws joins the show 3:50: Getting to know Liz 12:48: “Did you ever imagine being TikTok famous?” 16:14: “What is your inspiration?” 20:51: “Is there anything you want to use your platform for that you haven't been able to yet?” 25:57: “If TikTok were to go away, would you continue making content elsewhere?” 33:57: What would be your advice to creators who want to build a strong community? 38:42: “How do you manage hate online?” 42:25: “What advice do you have for a middle school girl struggling with self-confidence?” 50:35: What doxxing is, and you should never do it 57:39: Dropping the mic Listen to the Daily Mike Drop on most major podcast platforms, and please rate and review on Apple.

Since my scheduled guest for the night unfortunately got caught up at work, my fiancée Shanny Q joined me for a couples Q&A edition of the Daily Mike Drop. Get to know us a little better in this special episode and let us know what you think in the comments! 1:05: How have you coped with COVID together? 2:25: How did you two meet? 5:05: What is one of the moments you knew you found the one? 7:56: What was the proposal like? 12:04: How has COVID impacted your wedding planning? 15:04: Do you want a big wedding? 17:49: Have you picked a honeymoon destination yet? 22:05: Will you be having kids? 26:25: How do you handle your insecurities? 36:05: How have you both taken each other into account with major life decisions? 41:41: Do you both cook? 43:35: What is next year's Halloween couples costume? 47:56: What is Shannon's skincare routine? 48:48: What is one thing you learned about each other during quarantine that surprised you? 52:58: What is your favorite and least favorite thing about each other? 55:49: What is one thing you learned about each other that should be shared with the world?

Writer and mental health advocate Natalie Esarey (accompanied by her dog Gus) joined the show to discuss everything from how she found the love of her life on Tinder to her battle with anorexia. 2:42: Natalie Esarey joins the show 6:30: Meeting your fiance on Tinder 11:05: When did you two start talking about marriage? 16:25: What makes you and your fiance work so well? 19:23: When did your proposal radar start to go off? 24:22: Did you give him hints about the ring or proposal you wanted? 31:00: Planning a wedding during COVID 34:50: Writing about mental health and anorexia 38:08: Were you afraid or relieved to put it all out there? 43:00: Picky eating vs. anorexia 46:37: Warning signs people should look for if they think someone is suffering from an eating disorder 48:26: The best way to help someone who does suffer from an eating disorder 50:45: What are some things NOT to do if someone suffers from an eating disorder 53:15: Stop analyzing people's bodies and what they eat 55:30: Dropping the mic

In the 50th episode of the Daily Mike Drop, Family Talk podcast host Pete Bonilla opens up about sharing family conversations with the world, looking for love, finding love, and learning about yourself. You can listen to the podcast at familytalkpodcast.com. 2:15: Pete Bonilla joins the show 5:51: What made you want to start a podcast about family conversations? 10:30: What made it so difficult to find someone to be over the last decade? 14:10: Calling out questionable behavior during dating 18:15: How soon should we discuss the “taboo” topics in dating? 23:00: Did you have a “before 30” plan? 34:22: How often do you and your younger brother talk about love and relationships? 40:50: What was it like to finally celebrate a one-year anniversary? 45:25: You met on Hinge. What made you want to match with her? 49:35: Having your significant other meet the parents 53:00: What have you learned about love over the past year? 55:03: What have you learned about yourself over the past year? 58:00: What is your advice to people who think they'll never find love?

Teen Vogue editor De Elizabeth joined the show to discuss all things The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, what it's like covering everything from politics to Pretty Little Liars, and keeping your personal life private on social media. You can follow De on Twitter at @deelizabeth_.

Figuring out how to juggle your career and love life is often a difficult task for many, but Army West Point rugby coach and communications professor Phil Terrigno does a masterful job at it. From moving to a new state without knowing anyone, to navigating the professional world, to squeezing in a personal life, we cover it all in this episode. 1:26: Phil Terrigno joins the show 2:45: Leaving a job to pursue your Master's degree 4:35: Moving to Texas without knowing anyone 7:15: How do you juggle everything? 8:19: Building confidence, and what it means to be a professional 15:55: Do you find it difficult to date with as busy of a schedule as you have? 19:25: What are your general thoughts on dating apps? 25:30: How to respectfully end casual relationships 29:30: How do you stay grounded when dating someone? 35:15: What advice do you have for people to help them balance their lives? 43:00: Thoughts on where your life is at before turning 30 44:05: Book recommendations for improving leadership skills or your mindset

If you have ever wanted to just pack your things and travel world, love MBTI or pursue your passion, then this episode is custom made for you. The brilliant writer and life coach Heidi Priebe joined the show to discuss life as a digital nomad, launching her own coaching course, and the importance of learning who we are. Follow Heidi's work on her website at heidipriebe.com, on Instagram at @HeidiPriebe and on Twitter at @HeidiPriebe1. 1:51: Heidi Priebe joins the show 6:20: Best advice for when you start going into a dark place, mentally? 8:40: Launching an ENFP coaching course during quarantine 14:15: Getting comfortable on TikTok 17:30: Owning the MBTI niche “by accident” 20:50: How to deal with burnout 23:53: How do you keep coming up with fresh content? 31:05: What did you learn about yourself after writing about love and relationships? 38:55: What made you decide to travel the world? 48:15: What is your advice to anyone who wants to take an “off year” or be a digital nomad? 51:40: Will you be making a coaching course for the other 15 MBTI types? 56:27: What is your advice to anyone who wants to pursue their passion?

Almost everyone has experiences with (or at least feelings about) dating apps in 2020, especially now that they are pretty much the only way to date during a global pandemic. Swiping Sunday writer and podcast host Nicole Cannizzaro joined the show to talk apps, how to approach women, expressing your feelings, and much more. You can follow Nicole's podcast and writing on Instagram at @SwipingSunday. 1:25: Nicole Cannizzaro joins the show 6:50: Why the name Swiping Sunday? 9:15: Do you feel like you “missed out” on anything in college by being in relationships? 12:00: What are your feelings on being friends with exes? 18:00: What were your initial thoughts about dating apps? 26:15: Do you have different approaches for different dating apps? 34:55: What are your thoughts on sliding in the DMs? 41:15: What is the best way to approach a woman? 44:00: Making social media a safer, healthier space 50:45: First date questions (rapid fire) 52:42: Taking a page out of Swiping Sunday 54:00: What are you looking forward to most after quarantine?

Do you find it difficult trying to juggle your career and your love life? You're not alone. Caryn Kelleher joined the show to discuss how she tries to manage both, when sacrifices should be made in dating, what “having it all” looks like, and more. 2:23: Caryn Kelleher joins the show 5:15: Are you currently seeing anybody? 8:00: What makes balancing work and love life so difficult for you? 11:00: When do you think sacrifices should be made in a relationship? 14:30: Why it's important to have the serious conversations early on 16:39: Being too available vs. making time for someone 24:35: “I will hold the same standards for my partner that I hold for myself” 29:00: Would you rather have a 9-5, or make your own schedule? 33:00: “Do you ever feel like you focus too much on work and want a better work-life balance?” 45:05: Can we have it all in 2020? 49:00: Which Sex and the City character are you most like, and why? 53:15: What would be the one thing you want added to your life? 57:00: When do you think we return to “normal” life again?

Miss Rockland Pride 2018 Jayla Figueroa joined the show discuss all things LGBTQ+ and more. Be sure to watch Disclosure, Paris is Burning and POSE to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community. 1:38: Jayla Figueroa joins the show 6:00: Trans women are not the same as drag queens 8:47: Where do you think the hate towards the trans community stems from? 11:47: Watching the documentary Disclosure 16:00: Where is the line between “laughing with us” and “laughing at us” for you? 18:20: What are some TV shows/movies that most accurately portray the life of a trans person? 23:00: When should kids learn about trans people, and to what extent? 28:25: The stereotypes surrounding trans people in pop culture 34:00: What questions are you tired of being asked? 38:00: Did you believe Donald Trump would actually “fight for” the LGBTQ+ community? 40:30: Do you think we'll get to a place of true equality for LGBTQ+ members? 44:08: What ways can the community help LGBTQ+ youth?

In this powerful episode of Daily Mike Drop, Jermain Wallace discusses Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter through the perspective as a Black man and a former corrections officer. We also discuss being in an interracial relationship, white privilege, and experiencing racism as a child. You can follow Jermain, who is now a fitness and nutrition coach, on Instagram at @jermainwallacefit. 1:30: Jermain Wallace joins the show 2:30: Life as a corrections officer at Riker's Island 5:25: Leaving a stable job to pursue your passion 12:15: “I never felt more safe in public” than when I had a badge 16:00: “Minus the badge, I never knew my life mattered” 20:00: Experiencing racism at 8 years old 26:45: What is it like being in an interracial relationship? 34:53: Do you think there will ever be a time when you can fully let your guard down? 39:55: This is a great opportunity for white people to educate themselves 43:45: How are you and your girlfriend handling everything going on? 50:35: You can't enjoy Black culture and then try to silence Black voices

In this Black Lives Matter episode of Daily Mike Drop, Mississippi State women's basketball player Andra Espinoza-Hunter discusses using her D1 platform to speak about social issues, life up north vs. down south, and much more. You can follow Andra on Instagram at @simplydra_xo and on Twitter at @DraHunter2. 3:05: How are you doing with everything going on in the world? 4:25: What does it mean to see Mississippi State support the Black community? 6:15: Why are high school students more reserved than college students on social matters? 9:15: Do you think athletes with a strong social media presence are responsible to speak out? 15:00: Do you think coaches should be outspoken about what is going on? 19:42: Where is the line between educating children and making them mini activists? 22:35: What was your reaction to the “Shut up and dribble” comment? 24:50: How would you compare life in New York vs. Mississippi? 30:12: What does “Black Lives Matter” mean to you? 31:20: What do you feel when you hear “All Lives Matter”? 34:00: Are schools doing enough to teach students about Juneteenth? 37:40: We are at fault for not educating ourselves 42:03: “All Lives Matter” supporters cannot say “Black Lives Matter” 46:15: Responding to ignorance on social media 49:00: Why the protests matter and why they are needed 54:30: What do you wish people who don't see eye-to-eye with you could understand?

In this Black Lives Matter episode of Daily Mike Drop, my high school classmate and fellow Facebook community page admin Ronda Harris joined the show to discuss going to an HBCU, dealing with ignorance on social media, proper behavior for protest newcomers, and much more. 4:15: Experiencing racism in sixth grade 7:30: Going to a historically Black college/university (HBCU) 9:35: Why do people think going to an HBCU is racist? 12:52: How do you deal with ignorance on social media? 17:45: How do you handle the “Let's agree to disagree” situations? 22:15: What is the appropriate behavior for white people at a BLM protest? 27:40: What happens if a protest gets out of hand? 31:10: “Something is different” about George Floyd's death 35:25: What is your take on protests that potentially turn violent? 40:35: What are your feelings towards police in general? 44:15: “If you just followed the law, nothing would happen” logic 49:30: Do you think we'll ever get to a point where race truly does not matter? 55:55: What do you wish people who don't see eye-to-eye with you could understand?

In this Black Lives Matter episode of Daily Mike Drop, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, influencer and activist Monty Lans joined the show to share some hard-hitting anecdotes and facts about what it is like being Black in America. You can follow Monty's wildly popular food and travel Instagram account at @FlightsNFood. (Warning: Episode contains strong racial slurs.) 2:15: How are you doing with everything that is going on right now? 5:25: How are you handling the ignorance? 10:15: What do you feel when you hear “All Lives Matter”? 18:58: What is your firsthand account of what the protests have been like? 23:35: What are your experiences with racism or racial profiling? 31:35: What it is like being in an interracial relationship in 2020 38:05: How white people can be more educated and helpful on racial matters 44:40: Cops may die in their line of work; Black people may die for being black 47:05: Establishing a system to distinguish good cops from bad cops 51:30: Do you think we will ever get to a place where race truly doesn't matter? 55:35: How did @FlightsNFood come about?

In this Black Lives Matter episode of Daily Mike Drop, my ex-girlfriend Krista Everett joined the show to discuss dating a cop during a civil rights movement aimed at addressing police brutality and being in a relationship with someone who has different political views than you. 1:30: Topics for this episode 3:35: Dating a police officer in 2020 5:40: Is talking politics easier when your partner was a friend first? 12:50: Discussing “defund the police” with your cop boyfriend 17:50: Recognizing your own white privilege 22:30: Carrying guilt from not using my white privilege 27:10: What to do when you and your partner have different political views 29:51: What to do when you and your parents have different political views 40:45: Could you marry someone who doesn't have the same political views as you? 46:10: You have to have a political opinion and it has to be discussed 55:25: Why it's important to have the tough conversations in dating 58:42: Being friends with an ex doesn't have to be weird

After a two-week hiatus in respect of the Black Lives Matter movement, the next two weeks of "Daily Mike Drop" will be devoted to amplifying the voices of Black people and people of color to discuss race and injustice while tying in matters of love, dating and relationships. Writer and former Barack Obama intern Chelsea Forbes-Terry joined the show to talk about being in an interracial relationship, white privilege, #DatingWhileBlack and much more. 1:05: How are you doing with everything that is going on? 5:50: What kind of “privileges” do you receive from being with a white partner? 8:50: Being the only Black person in the room 14:15: How to deal with people who have different views on social media 18:00: Our children will be treated differently than his brother's children 20:15: What does “Black Lives Matter” mean to you? 22:37: What do you feel when you hear “All Lives Matter”? 28:25: Being accused of stealing a car as an Obama campaign staffer 30:45: Certain professions cannot have bad apples 33:07: How can white people be the best possible ally? 35:55: Should you make it a point to try and get through to family members? 41:41: #DatingWhileBlack stories 46:10: “God, I Hate My 20s” 49:50: Then vs. now: Marriage, kids and career

In this episode of Daily Mike Drop, fellow bowler, journalist and Purchase College alum Anna Young joined to share her incredible story of overcoming divorce at a young age, finding out your boyfriend is being sent to jail for pedophilia, and coming out better than ever on the other end. It was a powerful conversation that everyone should set aside an hour to listen to. 3:15: Getting married at 19 4:55: Getting divorced at 22 9:14: Addressing a long-term relationship ending 13:25: Being known as “The Divorced Girl” 15:29: Dating again after divorce 21:57: “When is it appropriate to ask about past relationships?” 24:50: Finding out your long-term boyfriend is a pedophile 37:33: Advice for people who want to show support, but don't want to pry 40:15: Actions speak louder than words, and patterns top actions 42:07: Moving and starting fresh

Female empowerment coach Reka Robinson (@justmereka) joined the show to discuss everything from self worth, to healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, to dating with a purpose, and so much more. 0:40: Reka Robinson background 4:36: Not hitting the “life goals” by age 30 8:40: Millennials are changing the game 12:05: Stop making people pay for other people's sins 16:15: Lessons learned from Oprah 18:32: Having direction in your life and relationship 22:09: Your significant other should be your partner in life 24:00: You choose your own definition of what “dating” is 26:50: Lessons learned from Will and Jada Smith 29:50: Being told you cannot hang out with certain friends 34:20: Why do people stay in crappy relationships? 37:21: There are plenty of fish in the sea, but fish in ponds 38:15: Some people will not like you, and that is okay

My former Purchase College classmate and journalism rival Melissa Garcia joined to discuss “moving too fast” in a relationship, motherhood, and much more. Be sure to check out @quarantinebleachco to support our incredible healthcare workers. Use the code WXYZ10 for a discount. 3:08: Melissa Garcia teaching background 7:55: “Moving fast” in your relationship 16:10: Were you ever nervous that you were moving too fast? 20:24: What did your parents say about the pace of your relationship? 22:17: Thoughts on “deadlines” in a relationship 25:57: Did things change once you got engaged? Married? 27:02: Was it always a plan to wait to have kids? 38:25: Advice to family and friends asking newlyweds about children 43:25: Instagram vs. Reality: Motherhood edition 44:59: Advice for new or expecting parents 46:58: What are some good Facebook groups for new parents? 49:18: Thoughts on what is shared on social media about your child? 53:20: Wedding talk

The insanely talented Marisa Donnelly joins the show to discuss her career at Thought Catalog, how to come up with fresh content everyday, being a "bonus mom" to her boyfriend's son and more. Follow her work at @_marisadonnelly, @bealightcollective, @momishmoments and @stepbystepparents. 1:49: Marisa Donnelly background 3:50: How would you describe your experience at Thought Catalog? 5:23: Advice for coming up with fresh content every day 6:36: What else is on your bucket list? 12:36: What were your initial thoughts about dating a single father? 16:58: What were people in your life telling you early into your relationship? 22:11: What was it like meeting your boyfriend's son? 23:50: What is one of the biggest challenges of dating a single parent? 25:11: “How do I tell a guy I've been talking to how I really feel?” 28:51: What is a misconception of dating a single parent? 31:52: “How do you ask if your hook-up partner is talking to someone else?” 35:16: Knowing what you're getting into when dating a single parent 40:02: What have you learned from being a “bonus mom”? 42:10: Best piece of advice for anyone dating a single parent?

LGBTQ relationships coach Kita Adams joined the show to discuss how she got into relationship coaching, common struggles members of the LGBTQ community go through, how straight people can be allies to LGBTQ members and more. Follow Kita on Instagram and Twitter at @kitaadamscoaching. 1:13: Kita Adams background 3:00: Why did you want to go into relationship coaching? 8:15: What are some of the biggest struggles both single people and couples face in dating? 11:16: What are some misconceptions of the LGBTQ community? 13:20: How do you feel about the way LGBTQ members are portrayed in TV and movies? 16:20: How do you respond to people saying being gay is a choice? 17:27: What is the best way for parents to react to their child coming out? 19:22: How was your experience coming out? 21:08: How can straight people be the best possible ally to the LGBTQ community? 25:30: Why do you think there is still such a stigma around gay men in major pro sports? 34:20: What are the best dating apps for the LGBTQ community?

Vaynermedia videographer Dustin Lee, who produces the morning show #TeaWithGaryVee, discusses unexpectedly landing his dream job, what Gary Vaynerchuk is like behind the scenes, dating apps and more. Follow Dustin on Instagram at @dustinnotjustin and on Twitter at @dustynotjusty. 2:30: VaynerMedia vs. Team GaryVee 5:48: Road to VaynerMedia 13:29: Tips for getting on #TeaWithGaryVee 16:24: Most valuable lesson learned from GaryVee 18:20: GaryVee the boss vs. GaryVee the man 23:12: Going as “Tinder” for Halloween 24:35: Opinions on dating apps 32:25: Advice for content creators 39:24: Advice for moving on from a breakup 42:13: Creating content for different platforms 46:40: Getting called Justin, not Dustin