Dating or at least trying

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli is joined by her good friend and friend of the podcast Jake Henry. Jake works in politics in Washington D.C., and they discuss the age old question: Can you date someone with different political views than you? Can you date someone who isn't an Elizabeth Warren supporter? All answers are ~explored~. ***This episode was recorded before January 6, 2021.*** Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave a review if you liked this episode.

After a few month-long hiatus, Dating or at least trying is BACK and better than ever! In this episode, Alex Piscatelli is joined by her boyfriend Jack Molmud. They discuss why the show took a hiatus, friend breakups, what they learned from 2020 and more. Then they answer ~relationship~ questions, discuss squirting and plenty of other TMI topics. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave a review if you liked this episode.

Thank you all SO MUCH for supporting Dating or at least trying for the past two years.  In this episode, Alex shares news of a hiatus from the podcast and some changes being made. Music: purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with the hosts of the Tea With Qwns Podcast, Janine and Jerralyn Davis. Their podcast is focused on navigating their twenties, and they frequently discuss current events and making a difference. They share how to make your voice heard with everything going on in America: how to contact your representatives, how to use your voice and how to have conversations with those around you. Janine and Jerralyn also share stories in their own relationships. Janine discusses how to manage a long distance relationship and how she found love with childhood friend. Jerralyn shares how she and her boyfriend met out, and how they've navigated a new relationship during quarantine. Find the Tea With Qwns Podcast on iTunes, Spotify or on Instagram @teawithqwnspod. Visit blacklivesmatters.carrd.co for resources and ways you can help the Black Lives Matter movement. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with their college professor and DOALT favorite Dr. Nate Rodriguez. Dr. Nate is a media studies professor, and he teaches a class at San Diego State University called "Media & Identity", which looks into intersectionalities of identity, especially in media. He talks about what intersectionality is, how it relates to everything going on in the world and why it's so important. He also talks about how intersectionality shows up in the dating world. Visit blacklivesmatters.carrd.co for resources and ways you can help the Black Lives Matter movement. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with their good friend Janessa Reyes about the ongoing protests that have occurred nationwide since George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis. They discuss Janessa's experience protesting, having tough conversations with family, educating yourself and more. Don't just support us: Support Black creators and podcasters. Some amazing podcasts that we love and recommend: Dear Franny  Why Won’t You Date Me?  Therapy for Black Girls  Black Womxn Healing Pod  Keep It  It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders NPR’s Code Switch If you want to join the book discussions, the book we will be reading is called White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo. Here are some education resources: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Here are some actions you can take to demand justice for Breonna Taylor: http://msha.ke/30flirtyfilm Here's a master document of petitions, donation links, etc: http://tinyurl.com/blmforever Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram. Music: purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana celebrate their birthdays by speaking with astrology expert Delaney. They go through their birth charts and find out what their stars say about their love lives. Delaney explains what all the intricate parts of your birth chart mean and how to find out who you're astrologically compatible with. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In OUR 50th PODCAST EPISODE (!!!), Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with modern mystic Amber. They talk about all things intuition and spirituality. Plus, Amber gives both Alex and Daisy tarot card readings, helping them answer what their purpose in life is. You can find Amber on Instagram at @berlynnlove. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Daisy's esthetician Kayla about dating in quarantine. Kayla gives all her best tips on FaceTime dates, getting to know matches on apps virtually and more. You can find Kayla on Instagram at @kaylasesthetics. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana take to Instagram Live to talk about wild date stories. They share their wildest and most cringe dates, and also read stories that listeners sent in. Some dates include home break-ins, fascism, Target runs and more.  Alex and Daisy also give their own updates that include Daisy's not-sailor man a sex tape. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In this highly requested episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana open up about the social construct of being "late bloomers". They discuss when they each had their first kiss, had sex for the first time and more. Plus, Daisy gives an update on the not-sailor guy she was talking to who we thought was quarantined on a cruise ship. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Daisy's longtime friend and friend of the podcast Monique. She has never used dating apps and has found love. They discuss how to meet someone without online dating. They also talk about wild dating stories and how to spot red flags. Plus, Daisy gives an update on the guy whose DMs she slid into. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana have their first ever live podcast! And it's on Zoom. And they got VERY VERY drunk. They discuss FaceTime sex, dick pics, anxiety, how to find the one and more. Plus, Daisy slides into someone's DMs LIVE on the podcast. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Daisy's esthetician Kayla about her dating and love life. Kayla was engaged a couple years ago, and she opens up about her decision to end her engagement. Plus they discuss finding a sugar daddy on seeking arrangements, dating app struggles and more. You can find Kayla on Instagram at @kaylasesthetics. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Dr. Jill McDevitt. Dr. Jill is a sexologist, sexuality educator, sexual wellness coach and activist on a mission to radically improve the way we think about and treat sexuality. They discuss how Dr. Jill got to where she is now and answer your questions about sex. They address how to orgasm, having sex on the first date, communicating with your partner, long distance relationships, working through trauma and more. You can find Dr. Jill on Instagram at @sexdocjill or at her website thesexologist.org Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli found a guest co-host because Daisy was out of town, and her name is Ellen Piscatelli, better known as Alex's mom!!!! Alex and her mom discuss all things Netflix's Love is Blind. They psychoanalyze which couples are going to last and research behind-the-scenes information on the show. They also discuss mental health, pressures of being in your 20s and other reality dating shows. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Alex's boyfriend Jack Molmud. They discuss their best advice on how to find love, Alex and Jack's relationship and Daisy's SPICY dating stories. This weekend, Dating or at least trying threw its first ever event, a Single's Mixer. They recap how the event went and how it may have been the best day of Alex's life. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Happy Valentine's Day to all!!!! In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana talk through all their thoughts on Valentine's Day. Alex is celebrating her first Valentine's with a boyfriend, and Daisy is looking for a date for the weekend. They discuss middle school dating and more. If you would like to attend the Single's Mixer on Friday, February 21, fill out the matchmaking form here: https://forms.gle/MSb2z6Kpwfar6ttY9  Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana talk to their new friend Jonathan Rojas. They discuss being catfished, micropenises, Grindr and online dating, first loves, astrological signs, personality tests, being in your "hoe phase" and more. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana talk to their friend Arlene who, according to Daisy, "pulls bitches". They discuss going home with someone from the club, seeing your ex consistently even after a breakup, hooking up with an engaged man and more. Plus, Daisy gives an exciting update about her most recent date with a guy from Hinge, and Alex discusses her latest matchmaking venture. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana talk to Lauren Mapp, a San Diego-based journalist who met her now-fiancé on dating app OkCupid. They discuss Lauren's incredible love story, the best dating apps for meeting someone, first dates, being catfished and more. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

What's a situationship? How do you get into one? But more importantly, how do you turn your situationship into a relationship? In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana talk to friend of the podcast Madi about her situationship. They also discuss exes, being cheated on and more. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Happy belated new year! In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana discuss their 2020 goals while reflecting on the past year. Plus, they talk about New Years' kisses, meeting your significant other's family, Daisy's date with a man from the Netherlands and more. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this festive episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana tackle the topic of dating during the holidays. They discuss when to bring a significant other home to meet family, falling in love and reading ~vibes~. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana explore how to perfect a dating app profile. They discuss how to find success on dating apps like Hinge, Tinder and Bumble. Plus, they give wild updates on Daisy's f*ckboy situation. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex introduces her new co-host Daisy Santana. They discuss how to figure out what your type is, giving an Uber driver your number, and if a guy is flirting or if he's just a decent person. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her good friend Sarah about all things sex. They discuss their first times having sex, painful sex, sex education in schools and why virginity is a social construct. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to Michaela. Michaela identifies as a queer lesbian and practices polyamory, which for her means being in intimate relationships with more than one partner. Michaela shares stories on her dating life and what it's like to practice non-monogamy.  Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her friend Chance about how to find love, get into a relationship and meet new potential partners.  Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her good friend Nate about the entire story of the guy who broke her heart after seeing him for the first time in years.  Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Only 80s kids remember 

In this episode, Alex and her good friend Daisy dive into Facebook's newest feature, Facebook dating. Spoiler alert: It's scary. They also give an exciting update on Alex's date she tried to set Daisy up with. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex speaks to the person whose DMs she slid into. They brutally discuss their date and everything leading up to it. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex asks her good friend Nate to be brutally honest about why she's still single and her bad dating habits. And he delivered.  Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her good friend Daisy about the two dates she went on back to back this week. One was one of the worst dates of her life, and the other? She has a plan for. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to a guy she matched with on Tinder while in Las Vegas. They discuss why they swiped right on each other, how their conversation went and the 100+ dates he's been on. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her friend Jocelyn about accidentally attracting cheaters, deal breakers, relationship fears and the latest stories on their dating lives. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex does ASMR while reading some wild missed connections on Craigslist. Some examples include people looking for grandmothers to hook up with and the one that got away in a Taco Bell. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her friend Jordan about different rules of dating, and they dive into their ~wild~ dating lives. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her friend Chance about how to actually flirt, and they discuss everything currently going on in their love lives. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her good friend Daisy Santana about who pays on a first date, marriage, being blocked by fuck boys and hiding your relationship on social media. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her friend Jamie Ballard, who's a journalist in New York City. They discuss the differences in dating in New York vs. Los Angeles, when your best friend hooks up with your ex and dating a guy in a cult.  Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

“No butt stuff!” In this episode, Alex talks to Julie Cappiello, a sex writer for KCR College Radio at SDSU. They discuss sex, hookups, sex education and sexual assault.  Her blog can be found at https://kcr.sdsu.edu/author/jcappiello/  Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com 

In this episode, Alex talks to her college professor Dr. Nate, and he discusses dating as a professor who lives in the dorms, gay dating apps and his first love. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex and her good friend David get deep about their outlook on relationships and reaching out to exes.  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her good friend David about being in love with a best friend, their first kisses and how to actually make out. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to Jordan, the guy who kicked her out of College Republicans when she used to be a republican. (But not anymore, SWEAR.) They discuss his flirtatious behavior, dating in Missouri and chemistry. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her friend Will about his love life. He opens up about Grindr, hooking up and his type: frat guys who may or may not have voted for Trump. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her friend Jacob about her love life, potential and probable commitment issues, nudes and going on a date with a sociopath. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to Kansas. In this episode, Alex talks to her cousin Antonia about dating in Kansas, which includes a Tinder match in prison and a man who said he was a professional chef but works at a bowling alley snack bar. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex talks to her good friend Emely about her boyfriend of four years and what it's like to be in love.  Music: http://www.purple-planet.com