Swipe East, Swipe West

We're back with one last episode for Season 2, focusing on all things Sacramento! This week, Ashley kicks off the episode with some encounters she and her friends had out in Newport Beach and Venice giving some insight to how Feral Girl Summer is going to go. Then, she dives into the world of northern California with Wisconsin transplant, Mel! Mel shares the differences between Sacramento (Sac) and San Francisco (SF), as well as how the city is changing with many flocking down to Sac from SF. Sacramento being a relationship city, Mel found herself falling in love as soon she moved out West - not only to a man with children, but a man who wanted an open relationship. Tune in to her her journey through this relationship, but how the openness of NoCal can cause people to be more free.   Like what you hear? Listen/rate/review/subscribe! Want to be a guest on Season 3? DM @swipeeastswipewest on Instagram   Find us on Instagram and TikTok: @swipeeastswipewest

This week, Ashley starts off talking about Coachella along with some insights she's learned (finally, at 31) about communication styles - sharing a story about how she almost wrote someone else because of some texting misreads. Then, we dive into all things Denver (aka Menver) with Ashley's new found friend from TikTok: Ana Marcks! An Austin native, Ana moved to Denver for college and hasn't left - with plenty of stories to share. She discusses the focus on having hobbies on the outdoors, proper Denver date attire, as well as tips on how to get off dating apps and meeting people in real life, her specialty. There will be lots of laughs and moments of shocks throughout this episode, and while it may seem that finding love is grim, two of Ashley's friends found love in Denver - so there is hope yet!   Like what you hear? Rate/review/subscribe! Follow us on IG/TikTok: @swipeeastswipewest Find Ana on IG: almarcks1 Find Ana on TikTok: anamarcks  

What's next for street artist Amberella in art and dating? This week, we find out! Ashley kicks off this week with.a very quick life update involving her friend's wedding and an upcoming trip to Coachella Weekend 2. Then. she dives into all things art, relationships, and the practice of relating with this week's guest - street artist Amberella! Originally from Philly, Amberella is now b-coastal, currently residing in Southern California. Her work is popular due to its ability to relate to the experiences many can have in dating, and reflect some of Amberellla's personal ones herself. Throughout the conversation, you will learn all about Amberella's art, some personal experiences that lead to different bodies of her work, as well as any differences in dating for her from coast to coast. 

WOW a lot has happened in the last week, so Ashley is adding in an extra special episode with the City of Brotherly Love's favorite TikTokker - Bran Flakezz! Before diving into all things Philly, Ashley gives a refresher on how the pod got started for anyone new here before giving yet again another life update involving a flakey LA boy smh.  Then, all the lights shine on the Leo himself as the pair discuss Philly nightlife, hook-up culture, and how things have changed for Bran since he became TikTok famous. Expect to hear where to go to find the hot guys in the city, where to look for a relationship if you want one, and why the small size of the city can make it difficult for someone to settle down. Bran also gets real as he shares how his new found fame can make dating and going out extra difficult, as well as why we shouldn't take social media presence at face value like we did a few years ago.   Like what you hear? Listen/Rate/Review/Subscribe!   Find us on IG: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_   Find Brian on TikTok & IG: @bran_flakezz

Has it only been 2 weeks since the last episode?! With the weather getting warmer, even more places re-opening, and men and women out on the prowl, feral girl summer has officially commenced and Ashley has some stories to share. From a *slightly* traumatic encounter in San Diego to ghosts starting to come back and haunt, the next few months will sure be interesting. After a life update, we have special guest Erik Wessel, one of Ashley's friends dating allll the way back to high school, on to talk all things Boston! Named as one of the top 10 most eligible singles on Hinge (yes, that Hinge) back in 2018, Erik shares all his thoughts and opinions on dating apps as well as how dating in Boston along with the general party scene and city demographics have changed from his time in college at Northeastern through now in his early 30s. This episode has lots of laughs and will cause you to rethink how some may approach dating apps, how you get to and from a date, and wonder if Erik should still be on the top 10 list.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_   Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!

The sun is shining, the days are getting longer, people are getting friendlier and are sure ready to mingle! With things opening up more in LA, Ashley and her friends have been going out on the town and she sure has some stories to share. After a quick life update, Relationship (note: NOT dating) Coach, Author, and fellow Podcaster Roy Biancalana joins Ashley this week to discuss the importance of being in "relationship shape" before you are able to find your true match. The pair discuss the interplay of masculinity and femininity in relationships, different dating personas and how they attract one another, how your relationship with your parents affects dating, and why letting go of your past is essential for you to move forward. Despite the differences in dating cultures around the globe, if you're not in the right relationship shape - you will find it hard to attract a partner anywhere you live. Stay tuned at the end for a special surprise on how you can find out what relationship shape you are in!   Want to work with Roy? Find him at: www.coachingwithroy.com Listen to Roy's Podcast, The Attracting Lasting Love Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-attracting-lasting-love-podcast/id1561528328   Find Swipe East, Swipe West on IG: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_   Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe and share with all your friends!

This week's episode kicks off with Ashley sharing snippets of her Venice day drinking escapades (btw she met no men with potential, but ran into her friend's brother out.. LA isn't that big after all??), followed by an update on Laundromat guy. It did not go well. Then, we dive into dating around the globe with Crista of The Good Milf Podcast! Growing up in a military family and working as a civilian, Crista moved around different bases around the world, including Japan, and ended up marrying a military man and settling on Oahu. Spoiler: it did not end well. Now a single Mom, Crista currently resides in Virginia Beach, another heavy military town, and her perspectives on dating post-divorce have completely shifted. This episode will make you laugh and get emotional as Crista and Ashley exchange stories, knowledge, and perspectives on dating, especially with military men, and how experiences do indeed differ in these different cities.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Find Crista/The Good Milf on IG & anywhere you can find podcasts: @thegoodmilf   Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Ashley starts off this episode with an update involving an encounter with a potential prospect at a laundromat.. giving her some excitement and anxiety. Then, Ashley dives into this week's episode about showing up 100% in relationships through inner workings with Emotional & Spiritual Coach and CEO of Training Camp for the Soul Chris Marhefka. Chris discusses how ways people are raised by their parents, identifying as masculine or feminine, and where you grew up can affect their approach to relationships and how as a coach he helps people work through any intrinsic barriers. Chris also discusses the concepts of independence, codependency, and how people can learn to tune out the judgements of others to focus on their happiest self, leading to better relationships and maybe even a changed life.   You can find Chris: @trainingcampforthesoul @chrismarhefka   You can find us: IG: @swipeeastswipewest TikTok: @ashdavi_   Please rate and review if you like this podcast! Every bit helps!  

Andddd we're back! In the return of Season 2, Ashley starts off with an extended intro giving an update on happenings on dating apps and real-life shenanigans, and man is it interesting. Then, we have guest Lo, originally from the OC, on this week to share her experiences from when she lived in Austin, TX (one of Ashley's favorite cities). The girls talk Austin party culture, the hook-up scene, and open relationships, as well as how the openness of the city is drastically different from the types of people and experiences you get in LA. Lo also shares A LOT of stories, including how her trip to Austin was sponsored by an LA local, she was bamboozled by at least two Austin men, and had an encounter with a friend of a pop 'n' lock car man. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss!   Follow on IG: @swipeeastswipewest We are now on TikTok!: @ashdavi_   Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe! 

At the mid-season break, Ashley flies solo as she reflects on some of the key themes she's noticed across the cities covered so far with her guests - including beauty standards and social media filters, money, the difference between LA transplants and locals, and distance in dating. This is the last episode of the year - see everyone in 2022!   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_   Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Ciao! This week, Ashley kicks off the episode with an extended intro about her Thanksgiving trip to Ojai before exploring a beautiful place across the pond - Lake Como, Italy! We have guest Rhiannon this week, Ashley's friend from study abroad and former rugby teammate, an ex-pat from the UK who is here to tell us all about her life as a new permanent resident on the Lake. We talk about the language gap, dating apps, social media & beauty, as well as the differences in dates and dating approach between Italian and British men. Rhiannon also gives insight into how Italians view age when it comes to dating, along with how long people live at home, which has affected her opinion on dating Italians. While dating on the Lake can be tough given it is very small and brings a lot of tourism, Rhiannon also emphasizes her experience as a foreigner may be different than for a local - and dating on the Lake may not be the same in the rest of Italy. Lucky for her, though.. Switzerland is just around the corner!   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_   Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe! 

Aloha! This is probably one of the wildest episodes yet. The episode kicks off with Ashley sharing some LA updates, including a spicy Monday night featuring a surprise encounter with some contestants of the Bachelorette, before diving into living and dating on the island of Oahu, Hawaii! This week, we have guest Denise from the greater Chicago area and Denise from New York City here to tell us all about their experience living and dating on the island - and they do not hold back. Stories are shared about the small island dating pool, including how common it is to have a friend date one of your past flings by accident and how likely it is to run into an ex when you leave the house. The girls also discuss the transient nature of the island with military men stationed there, tourists coming in and out, and many coming to "find themselves" and only staying for a few years. While both guests share their love for the island and how the generosity of the people there changed them for the better, they also share dating stories involving hookers, fetishes (that made me pee with laughter.. note the word choice), and dates gone terribly wrong - leading to a broken back and a date Venmo request. This episode made me realize how amazing the island can be for someone, but also, that I am a prude.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_   Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe! 

Can you recall a time when you weren't swiping on Bumble? Well Mike of The TallMikeWine Podcast (@tallmikewine) does, and he is here to tell us all about it! Growing up in Washington State in the '80s, Mike adopted a small-town mentality where you marry young and relatively quick. That led him to his wife, the third person he went on a date with, but also a divorce 8 years later when he realized he wanted to see what it was like to date other types of people as he moved throughout Washington. He talks about using personal ads in the newspaper, meeting people in the wild who had to leave messages on land lines, and a time when dating apps were actually websites so you had to wait until you got home from work before replying back to a message. Mike also shares his dating experiences, including an affair turned relationship, throughout the years - which led him to his current long term girlfriend that he met on OKCupid. While this episode explores Mike's journey throughout the West Coast with his Pacific Northwest (PNW) mentality, it also strongly focuses on the changes of dating over time due to technology.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_   Find The TallMikeWine Podcast on Instagram: @tallmikewine Listen to The TallMikeWine Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02tPdoWG89UkXZCtTfidLd?si=W7RYyRLlRRiaHTOIWRMliA Listen to The TallMikeWine Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tallmikewine-podcast/id1548337838   Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

This week, Ashley starts with an extended intro sharing some updates on her LA dating life, demonstrating that the city is not at big as it seems. Exciting? No. Entertaining? Yes. After this, Ashley dives right into dating and living in Milwaukee with Bumble BFF match, roller skater, poet, techno aficionado, and After Infinite clothing line owner, Brittney. The ladies discuss how Milwaukee has a lot more to offer outside of the standard beer and cheese that it is known for with Brittney sharing her experiences through the lens of working in the service industry. She discusses meeting people through both working and going to bars, which is something prominent in a city with a strong pub-like bar culture. Having an emphasis on drinking can have its downfalls, though, with some overdoing it on dates - or other areas in their life. With a love for poetry and music, Brittney also shares how the arts are a key component in her dating life- and ultimately helped lead her to her significant other, Dave, who was on the show last week! You'll also hear her thoughts on dating culture, and how that is similar or different from Dave's perspective.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!    Find Brittney's poetry here: https://www.wordvandal.com Shop Brittney's clothing line: https://www.afterinfinite.com Follow Brittney's skate journey: @brittneyrollz

This week we explore the ins and outs of dating in Chicago! We have special guest, friend, and DJ/Producer Dave Castellani (@davidcastellanimusic) joining us to share his experiences living and dating in the Windy City with a lens on the underground music scene. Dave also shares insight on a time he worked at a marketing firm supporting a company that helped men (and some women) get over their dating anxieties to land their partner, and what that taught him about insecurities people can develop when it comes to relationships. This modular-minded guest also shares his opinions on love and dating in general based on his upbringing, why he thinks people should be more open minded when it comes to choosing a partner, as well as well as dating more openly (and honestly) before coming fully monogamous with someone. Dave even gives Ashley some dating advice at the end of the episode (speed dating anyone?!) to try help her find a mate.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!    Find Dave's music here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3aFbg2q1WyikPS4PKxZhZZ?si=dA8M18RJQgSGZGzOny2YgQ    

We got a good one for you this week! We are joined by guest Jack Moody of The Neighbors Upstairs Podcast (@theneighborsupstairs) for lots of laughs and perspective on dating in New York City on this episode. Jack discusses the focus women in New York have on education status, labelling them degree diggers, and how they relate that to one's current career - as well as their ability to make sound decisions. He then discusses his experience dating during the pandemic, including challenges with vaccination status and a very awkward Hinge video call. Last but not least, Jack discusses how he thinks dating apps highlight and lead to insecurities for both men and women - leading people to ghost - before sharing a J-Swipe date that went terribly wrong because of said insecurities. He also gives Ashley advice on dating in LA, including maybe, perhaps, trying to deal with the distance barrier by meeting the date in the middle? Does that concept exist out here?! Listen to find out!   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!    Find The Neighbors Upstairs: Here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QGGswQHKV6rv2gzDoxygu?si=0eV9xsYjSyaeff0Wk9sepA Here on Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neighbors-upstairs/id1511050770  

Does Houston have a problem? With dating, that is. Well this week, we'll find out! We have guest Amy joining us sharing her experiences living and dating in this southern city. Despite her parents meeting in Houston, Amy shares her culture shock moving from a more liberal city in Ohio down to this more conservative area who's biggest event of the year is the rodeo. She learns that everyone, even transplants, take on a "Texas Forever," type of mentality, and there is a strong focus on relationships over hook-up culture. With that, some of the men who are born and raised in the area take on the role of a true Southern gentleman, which can actually lead to trouble in relationships. Though Houston is a diverse city, attracting a mix of intellectuals who like to hunt, Amy also shares dating horror stories with some men who did not have some Southern charm - including an ex co-worker with some racist tendencies.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Did you ever think you could find your soulmate on Tinder? And better yet - did you ever think you could do that and have success, despite having them live in another state? Well, Jessi did, and she's here to tell us allll about it. Despite being in school at the Rochester Institute of Technology, a place that skews heavier towards men, she found that as a woman, "the odds were good, but the goods were odd." That said, she ended up matching with someone on Tinder that was passing through town from Maryland. They started talking, and after one-month and a flight to California, she had herself a boyfriend. Five years later, that Tinder match is now her husband. This week, Jessi talks about what drew her to a man out of state, how her relationship succeeded, and all her long distance relationship tips and tricks!   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

This week, we dive into living and dating in Las Vegas with guests Holly, a Vegas transplant, and Jill, a Vegas local. While all 3 ladies can confirm it is a fun place to visit, Holly and Jill discuss how navigating life in Vegas is actually quite difficult. The Strip gets old quick with tourists looking at you like an exotic animal, the people that work in nightlife looking for a quick fix or one night stand vs a long term relationship, and there are so many transient transplants with a 2 year plan, it's hard to know what someone's intentions are - creating many trust issues. This all affects dating, and Holly and Jill found they needed join a group, like rock climbing or kick ball, in order to make friends or find a significant other. They both discuss how even that has challenges, as dating within a friendship circle can be tricky, but bringing someone into the group requires a set of approvals they may or may not not achieve. Tune in to hear about dating on and off the strip - and what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

This week, Ashley starts off the episode sharing updates in her LA dating life including getting ghosted by not just one, but TWO men, along with a story of an interaction with a man on a dating app that recently resurfaced when she saw a recent post on Nextdoor about him harassing several other women in Long Beach. We then dive into the main topic of the week: dating in the Scottsdale area. We have guest Robin joining us sharing her experiences, including the frustration of all the men flexing their cash but refusing to spend it on dates, having to deal with the constant influx of tourists, and terrible luck using dating apps in the local area. She also shares how different Scottsdale is from its neighbor Phoenix, a city not known as a destination stop and is more grunge and indie. Dating in both cities is drastically different, and the men in each area are looking for a specific type of girl. Robin has a hard time fitting into both places finds herself outsourcing to California - managing to have a few men even fly out to see her. Unable to leave Scottsdale for her career, will she find what she's looking for where she is?   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

On this week's episode, guest Alexis, an American who spent most of her adulthood living in London until accidentally moving to LA at the start of the pandemic, discusses similarities and differences dating within the two cities. With Ashley having also studied abroad in the UK, the pair share their experiences around standards of beauty, hustle culture/clout, social media usage and dating apps, as well as ghosting. Ironically, Alexis' experiences are drastically different from Ashley's - especially in LA - as she has mostly encountered fuckboys who are only looking to show off their money in hopes it will lead to a one night stand. While she was able to find loving relationships in London, she is beginning to lose hope. This conversation leaves Ashley wondering -is LA a relationship city after all? Can you find love, or are there too many factors against you?   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

WE'RE BACK, BABY! In the Season 2 Premiere of Swipe East, Swipe West, we are joined with guest Anneke, a recent Engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo and a member of Gen-Z. She and Ashley (a millennial) discuss dating/hook-ups in college and how dating apps, social media, and even trying to meet people at bars have significantly changed over the last few years between the two generations. Have any of you heard of the double like?? Anneke also shares her opinion on the different types of men found in Waterloo, as well as her experience dating as woman in Engineering - a predominantly male major. She also discusses her experience dating virtually in college with Covid restrictions, and how she eventually met her current boyfriend.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Helloooo summer! This episode catches you up on all of the summer shenanigans of Ashley and her friend Brittany (featured in Episode 4) who she was staying with while she was back on the east coast visiting friends in Philly - and it does not disappoint. Part of why Ashley left Philly was because it was small, and as soon as she stepped off the plane, Ashley ran into someone she knew: THE guy who ghosted her friend discussed in Episode 6. It doesn't end there - he just so happened to also be Brittany's neighbor who she had an encounter with just the week prior. Brittany also shares a story about a recent fling with a west coast man who is named after a Disney villain, while Ashley discusses being catfished by a guy back in LA for the first time ever. Ashley also had a wild night out at the infamous McGillins, where she runs into a bartender Brittany had a flirtation with, sends some selfies to a questionable fellow, and also gets negged hard for where she lives along with her age- a classic east coast guy move. The trip ends with July 4 being spent in the Hamptons, where boys run away from her due to her voice sounding like Mickey Mouse after losing it from being so social for the first time after COVID on top of being potentially the oldest girl at the bar. After this trip both girls couldn't help but wonder.. is it time to settle down? More stories to come in Season 2 as Ashley explores dating lives in cities across the country and the globe!    Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Well, friends and family - Season 1 has come to a close! In this episode, Ashley rides solo and discusses her current opinion on both living and dating in LA since launching this podcast a few months ago. There are definitely things that hold true (including distance being a major barrier in dating), but after reflecting and finding her groove almost two years in, LA isn't so bad after all when comparing to her experience in Philly. Ashley also shares her updates from the weekend, including matching with a seemingly erotic writer on Bumble, and gives a sneak peek into some summer shenanigans (I sense a summer special coming up!) that includes a trip back to Philadelphia and the Hamptons. Overall, a lot was learned over the course of the season about living and dating in Philly/LA, and Season 2 will have a lot in store focusing on other cities - or even new topics in the same cities. Have something to share? Don't fret - you can reach out on Instagram @swipeeastwest if you would like to be featured on a special episode or on Season 2.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

On this week's episode, we dive into the LGBTQ+ community, specifically the Lesbian community, and any differences or similarities in dating culture in LA and Philly. Spoiler alert: there are WAY more similarities than differences seen on each coast. Guests Laurel (based in Philly) and Alaina (based in LA) join Ashley in discussing their experiences dating in the Lesbian community across a variety of topics, including using dating apps, navigating the bar scene, relationships vs hook-ups (has anyone heard of "the U-Haul??"), and using social media - both to slide into DMs and figure out who they should or should not date. They each share dating successes, like Alaina meeting her current girlfriend at a bar in downtown Huntington Beach, as well as major fails - like Laurel dumping a girl she was dating on Valentine's Day, only to be stuck in a shared Uber ride home with her across the city. Ashley also discusses how their experience compares to hers as a straight woman dating in Philly and LA - even though a guy asked if she was a lesbian just this weekend. Be prepared to laugh and learn a lot about the community this week!   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

While people in Philly and LA work across several industries, it's no secret each city skews a certain way: LA towards entertainment, and Philly towards a typical 9-5. However, with these different industries comes challenges in dating, including different types of personalities, managing different work schedules, as well as the dealing with conversations around your job being equated to status - at least in LA. In this episode, guests Lauren and Maria chat with Ashley about their experiences dating in the film and music industries, along with how it compares to dating in other places they've lived in Colorado, Wisconsin, and DC. They share stories dating A-list celebrities in the film industry, what it is like to date a touring musician, as well as a story from a friend going home with a performer that had a snake fetish - LA people are a rare breed. Ashley discusses industry life in Philly, the total opposite, where most people hold your standard 9-5 job (aside from those in the restaurant industry), and how unlike LA, status isn't a topic of conversation. While most people share similar personalities across industries (except finance), she does have one crazy experience on a date with a stripper doctor that is *almost* on par with dating someone in LA.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Shot girl summer is right around the corner - if it hasn't already hit for you yet ;) This week, we have guest Heather (LA-based) and Kayla (Philly) talking about the differences in summer culture and how it can affect dating in LA, Philly, and NYC. We discover that while there isn't a major shift in LA culture, especially with dating when the weather gets *a little bit* warmer, the ever present "love bombing" occurs year round. Heather shares stories of her dating fails, including when she accidentally went out with a homeless man, a snooty Johnny Depp impersonator, and her year-long emotional affair with her handy man that drove her to see a sea witch. It all worked out for her in the end, though.  The east coast, on the other hand, has a major shift in dating culture between the winter months (AKA cuffing season), where people try to hunker down with a significant other as they stay inside to get away from the cold, and the warmer summer months where people prefer to be single as they migrate to the beach or enjoy going out to rooftop bars and beer gardens. Kayla and Ashley share their experiences going out in the Hamptons, where Kayla's family has a house, and discuss hook-up culture there along with feeling out of place with some of the New York elite. Ashley also gives an inside look into life staying in downtown Philly during the summer months as well as what it is like at the different beaches down the Jersey Shore. She also discusses the differences in the dating culture with more laid back Philly folk, who mostly go up with friends that know one another, and how that differs from being in the Hamptons.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

This week, Ashley and guest Sam (who were both co-workers in Philly and are now in the same skate crew in the LBC) discuss their experience with Stage 5 clingers. They discuss a range within this category, including: Atlantic City Slickers, LA Artists, a stereotypical Stage 5, and even an introverted clinger, along with what they thing triggers them acting like clingers: rejection and ego. Ashley and Sam also share times when they acted clingy - with Ashley telling a story of mixing acupuncture with tequila, leading to her calling a guy 25 (yes, 25) times (BIG yikes) and Sam sending pretend accidental texts to a guy. The duo also shares any differences in clingyness in Philly and LA by sharing both first and third-hand stories, along with how LA being an isolating city with intense, short relationships or trysts can lead to people coming off as aggressive and clingy in modern dating.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Over the past several years, social media has become an integral part of our lives - including when it comes to dating. Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and even LinkedIn are all platforms that can be used to communicate with people, check up on what they are doing, or as a means to attract a partner. Ashley and guest Lindsay, currently based in Philly but with some experience living in Orange County, discuss their experience using social media in the context of dating - including using Snap Maps to check in on if they should text a guy based on whether or not he is in an area, checking out someone's Instagram profile to a get a sense of who they are (or find out about a double life as a terrible rapper), and how some of their friends use LinkedIn to ask people out on dates. The duo also focus in on the differences in social media usage in Philly and LA, especially with the use of Instagram and the hyper-focus on the platform in Los Angeles. Ashley shares how her personal usage of the platform changed once she moved there, including asking for Instagram usernames over phone numbers, being hypersensitive to how often or little you post, as well as having more of an emphasis on selfies and "thirst traps" to match LA dating culture. *My views are my own and any commentary or opinions are strictly related to social media in the context of personal usage and dating only*   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

This week, Ashley starts off the episode sharing a Bumble date gone terribly wrong. There is a reason she hates the dating apps! Shot girl summer has officially commenced (she is fully vaccinated, to confirm.) Then, guests Amit, based in Los Angeles, and Ryan, based in Philadelphia, share their perspectives on flaking (aka "ghosting light") and ghosting - when does it get a pass, when is it absolutely not okay, and the differences in each city.  Amit shares his transition from a gentleman when he lived in New York to a full on flake when he moved to Los Angeles, while Ryan also shares a story of when one of his friends flaked on Ashley's friend - after asking to be set up with her. What?! The episode also includes multiple references to Benihana, and ends with Ashley being roasted for being the ultimate ghost/flake when she goes travel dating.. yikes.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Guest Chelsea, Brittany's twin, lived in New York City for 3 years and never met a guy she liked. She moved to Philly a few years ago, and within 1 month met her current boyfriend. What. In this week's episode, Ashley and Chelsea talk about meeting people IRL - something that seems rare these days. Philly makes it a bit easier to meet both partners and friends due to the city's size and more casual atmosphere, though that can have its drawbacks when you tend to run into the same people - which Ashley knows first hand after being spotted on the street by someone she saw on an app, and getting the same guy's phone number twice by accident. In LA (and even New York), though, it is much tougher to meet people in real life due to the size of the city and networking involved. Tune in to hear Ashley and Chelsea share their thoughts on how to meet people in all three cities.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Dating Apps are more popular than ever - especially in the rise of the pandemic. This week, we have guests Noah from the Dude! Nature podcast and Brittany, a childhood friend residing in Philadelphia, joining to talk all things dating apps. Noah will share stats on how dating has changed over the years, especially with the introduction of dating apps and websites, and Brittany and Ashley will share similarities and differences using the apps in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Stories will be shared, laughs will be had, and Noah will mercilessly make fun of Ashley for her collection of vibrators and celibacy - which dating apps can also help contribute to. We're in a pandemic okay!!   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Catfishing can happen to anyone, anywhere - especially in this digital world we live in. But there are several ways to catfish someone outside of the traditional definition as seen on the well known TV show: there is hat fishing, sunglass fishing, holding "the fish," using filters, hiding in group photo shots, and in the wake of the pandemic, even mask fishing is on the rise. Guest Maggie joins Ashley on this episode, where they share stories of mask fishing, a close call of a "maybe" celebrity catfish, and discuss all the types of catfishing and how they can differ in Philly and Los Angeles.    Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

In this episode, Ashley is joined by friend Jess to talk about how distance, drinking, and running into people (for better or for worse) plays a factor in dating in each city. Jess also discusses her experience with Jewish geography both in LA and Philly, and how even though a city can be large, sometimes being in a tight-knit community can make it feel small. They talk about the stress of driving to dates, getting stuck if you start drinking away from home, and Jess shares a story about pre-gaming a date a little too hard.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!   

Ashley kicks off the season with guests Ali Bernstein and Alexa Zachary, discussing the main differences between LA and Philly - specifically, the men! They talk about how each location has stark differences in dating cultures, how the men differ in their dating approach, and share stories of encounters they have had in each city.   Find us on Instagram: @swipeeastswipewest Find us on TikTok: @ashdavi_ Like what you hear? Rate/Review/Subscribe!