The Dating Network Podcast

This Sunday, the ladies of TDN team up with the money mogul of Fola Financial. You may know her as @thepeoplescpa on Instagram, but she's Shay Star to us! Join Major Ki, Mika V and Sheneya Wilson as we talk about love and Entrepreneurship. As a 20something certified CPA, she has managed to build a successful business from the ground up, lead talks and teaching moments, help others on their taxes and finance journeys all while finally taking a risk on her love life the way she does her career - but how? Tune in to your favorite podcast crew to find out! Whether you're looking for love, found it or are going with the flow, this is the podcast for you!

So, it's been about 2 months since we officially launched our first social experiment — the Digital Dating Experiment, and after paid promos, interviewing countless women, contracts signed, drop outs and officially getting ghosted, it's safe to say our dating plans were a bust! But our man of the hour, Henbo Squeazy, is still feeling peachy and in fact, might have found a little love without our help! Tune into this Sunday's show as we unpack the social experiment, hear how Henbo's holding up, and get a sneak peek into a new love interest and career opportunity! Whether you're looking for love, found it, or just going with the flow, we are the podcast for you! Catch us on your favorite station every Sunday!

It's been 4 months since the start of Covid, but as we enter phase 3 of reopening, your favorite podcast crew is finally back in the studio!! And what better way to welcome back the vibes then with our first collab episode! Tune in this Sunday as we the ladies of TDN take on the boys of the Fric and Frac podcast. We talk men, women, dating, answer why hood niggas act the way they do and touch on the divide between the black man and woman. It get spicy and truthfully one of funniest episodes! Turn up the speakers and vibe with us as we get to know Fric and Frac! Whether you're looking for love, found it, or just going with the flow this is the podcast for you!

It's official, TDN has finally launched our very first social experiment: The Digital Dating Experiment! One man, Henbo Squezy, came to us looking for love. Open to risk and determined to find something new, Henbo joined TDN on a search for what could be his potential wife. We opened up the experiment to the world, and our first lovely lady to join the experience is Saminta, better known as Sami! Hailing from the brotherly city of love, this Black Queen is ready to meet, date, and take her chance at love. Tune in for an in-depth interview with our woman of the hour! Could this be Henbo's future love? You'll have to stay tuned to find out! We're live every Sunday on your favorite podcast station. Whether you're looking for love, found it , or just going with the flow, we are the podcast for you!

Happy Sunday from your favorite podcast crew! Mika V. and Major Ki are so excited to introduce our very first social experiment: The Digital Dating Experiment! Henbo, 33, hailing from Palm Beach Florida has come to TDN looking for love and we've dedicated the next month to helping him find it! Ladies, we couldn't have hand picked a better man ourselves! Tune in to this week's episode to learn all about our mystery man - What kind of woman is he looking for,? Why did he partnered with us? Is he looking for a fling or a wife? He answers every question and more! Whether you're looking for love, found it, or just going with the flow this is the podcast for you!

It's the beginning of week 9 in quarantine & in the midst of new social restrictions, new laws, and adhering to a new normal, media reports are showing it's becoming increasingly difficult to practice social distancing and be black. African American communities are being raided for being in big groups outside, for running, or for “putting fear” in the hearts of those carrying guns! It's clear the battle for equality is still being fought in the age of Covid— so what does this mean for us? Your favorite podcast crew is still here holding your Sunday content down every week! Tune into this Sunday's topic on The Dating Network!

Quarantine! Quarantine! Quarantine! We know it's been a while since we've been able to catch up, but with Covid-19 unexpectedly sweeping the nation, we had to play it safe and stay away from our studio! But this Sunday, we're coming to you live with a remote session from our home recording platform! While you tune in from the safety of your home, answer this: What is hard about dating you? It's honesty hour as we use this time in quarantine to truly look at ourselves and evaluate our strengths and weaknesses in dating. We're still your favorite podcast crew! Tune in with Major Ki and Ricardo Picasso, whether you're looking for love, found it, or just going with the flow - this is the podcast for you!

When it comes up dating, men - how many times would you see a beautiful woman & know you don't have much to offer at the moment but shoot your shot anyway? Ladies - how many times has a man like that wasted your time? This Sunday, creatives Maiya (@_mcqn) Carmichael & Khalil (@deusflux) Waldron return to the studio for a collab interview session on being black & single, share thoughts on the Love is Blind social experiment, & give juicy stories & tips on how to successfully shoot your shot and know when it's time sit down & take an L! Whether you're looking for love, found it, or just going with the flow, this is the podcast for you!

Sunday's are reserved for The Dating Network! And this Sunday, Major Ki rides solo in the studio to talk love, dating & Netflix's most talked about series, Love is Blind. Joining the Network for the first time is Khalil Waldron (@deusflux), close friend, writer, videographer, content creator, and the second interview in Ki's first book, 100 Days of Dating. We catch up with Khalil's dating life, discuss the differences in male and women communication and highlight why men shoot their shots. But the heart of the discussion lies in the social experiment - would you be able to fall in love with someone you've never seen? Tune into your favorite podcast crew; whether you're looking for love, found it, or just going with the flow, this is the podcast for you!

This Sunday, Major Ki steals the studio for a special girls only segment featuring content creator, stylist, and blogger friend Maiya @_Mcqn Carmichael. Taking pages from her book 100 Days of Dating, on the air, Major Ki and Mcqn bring it back with a personal interview about love, uprooting your life from one city to the next to make your dream come true, the importance of self love especially to the black woman, and managing love while being an entrepreneur — because we ain't nobody's shelf bitch! Tune into your favorite podcast crew; whether you're looking for love, found it, or just going with the flow, this is the podcast for you!

Tonight, Ricardo Picasso with the help of Mr Drummond speaks on what does it mean to date with a purpose. As the conversation progress, they show examples and separate, singleness from loneliness. Often times when we start dating we start to stray from our purpose. We allow loneliness to make us settle for less. Which is more common than we could imagine. A lot of people don't date with a purpose because they fear they are going to miss out on something, so they are constantly looking for the next person who they believe could love them better. Join us as we share the remedy to create a healthy way to love with a purpose.

Tonight we stepped out of our norm and got a little ratchet, okurrrrr. This Sunday's question of the day is: If a man takes you on vacation, is sex required? Listen in as your favorite podcast crew explains yay or nay. We breakdown the definition of a thot, and challenge if there is such a thing as a man thot? To give the buns or not give the buns? So many questions, and we've got the tea! Tune in tonight!

TDN Sunday's are back! After a longer than planned winter break, your favorite podcast crew is back with a mid-winter season dedicated to love. This Sunday, we recognize the recent death of Brooklyn rapper, Pop Smoke. Joined by guest star Mr Drummond, The Dating Network talks about the black man as target, shares thoughts on suggestions for better upbringing for our youth and ultimately highlighting that love must be at the root of everything we do. Tune in every Sunday! Whether you're single, in a relationship, it's complicated or simply going with the flow, this is the podcast for you!

This Sunday, The Dating Network continues the conversation of forgiveness. In all relationships, we have to make peace with our pasts in order to genuinely move forward. But does that mean everybody deserves to get love from you? Tune in to tonight's episode to join the discussion. We want to hear from you! Drop gems, leave advice, or share your love stories with your favorite podcast crew on Instagram @thedatingnetwork. Whether you're looking for love, found it, or just growing with the flow, this is the podcast for you.

Sunday's with TDN just got deep. On tonight's episode, Mika V opens up with us about her attempts at mending the relationship with her father, and how important it was to truly forgive one relationship for peace and self healing. We realize that gaining closure, learning to forgive the ones you love, family, our parents, people we've been in a relationship with, or more importantly yourself is the root to healing. How much of that hidden pain pours out into our current relationships? Or how much of that affects the way we love now? Tune in every Sunday with your favorite podcast crew.

When was the last time you've been on a first date? Do you remember how it went? Can you recall the things you liked or disliked? Did you ever mess up the vibes with a bad joke about your ex? Or agree to go to dinner with a guy you've been crushing on for weeks, but were too shy to eat the way you normally do, so you played it cute with a salad and went home starving? Yeah, we know boo. Have no fear, The Dating Network is here! And this Sunday, we've laced you up with a running list of Do's and Don'ts to make that first date a success and make sure you're second date ready. We all want love and now there's finally a podcast that openly talks about it! Tune in with your favorite podcast crew every Sunday to talk love and relationships. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome backkk! After a long hot girl and city boy summer, your favorite podcast crew is back from what has now been our second (and last) hiatus! We promise the season has returned and is fully powered. While we were away, Major Ki shared that a few couples in her network voiced having some trust issues that led to invasion of privacy - and dare we say it - phone sweeps! That's a no-go for this team. When it comes to love, trust has to be at the foundation. You have to hold each other's word accountable and be open enough to say something if you see something or endure suspect behavior - that's how you love and build a healthy relationship. But what happens when your partner asks to see your phone? Or worst, doesn't ask and just takes? Do you have something to hide? This Sunday, The Dating Network gets personal! Tune in with your favorite podcast crew every Sunday to talk love and relationships. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.

Every city has its own unique vibe; it's own lingo, aesthetic, and way of moving. And when it comes to dating, we noticed there's a certain way men and women of different cities act and go about finding love too! This Sunday, the Dating Network crew shares stories of dipping into relationships across cities and how different the dating scene is from New York to Atlanta or even Miami. Tune in as we identify commonalities from NY men to Miami and more! Whether you're looking for love, found it, or just going with the flow, this is the podcast for you!

Black love. We love love, but at The Dating Network we especially love seeing our beautiful black and brown people unite. However, once upon a time it wasn't so easy to find love or feel as deserving of love when your skin wasn't the lightest of the bunch. This Sunday, Major Ki touches on a topic close to heart. Growing up and being dark-skinned wasn't half as celebrated as it is today, and when it came to putting yourself on the market, you were considered pretty or handsome "for a dark-skinned guy or girl." In tonight's episode we talk through the differences time has placed in dating within the black community. Whether you're looking for love, found it, or just going with the flow, this is the podcast for you!

Is there a such thing as a healthy ex? Can you have a positive relationship with a past lover? We know a lot of people say if you could be friends with your ex that means you never really loved them. This week Mika V and Ricardo Picasso gives you the real answer. We also touch on gender roles, do certain responsibilities fall on the man or the woman.

Your favorite podcast crew is back! The gang is all here and after our first 6 months of recording, we wanted to give our listeners a love update! From single and not looking to full on relationships, or situationships turned to love, The Dating Network hosts have taken dating to the next level! Tune in as we share our new perspectives, relationship goals & talk through our personal struggles with being newly smitten by our significant others. Whether you're looking for love, found it, or are just going with the flow, this is the podcast for you!

It's a Hot Girl Summer, okurrrr! This Sunday, we're bringing back season 2 of The Dating Network with a girls only episode dedicated to all of our hot girl listeners. Mika V. and Major Ki take over the studio to talk dating in the summer, defines what a real “hot girl” is, and provides tips to ensuring the ladies are getting paid, piped down while continuing to glow and grow this summer. Tune in every Sunday to your favorite podcast crew! Whether you're looking for love, found it, or taking your time through it, this is the podcast for you.

The Dating Network presents its first live taping in Brooklyn, New York! Partnered with We Are Much Different, we took over Franklin Ave for a night of love as we talked through the 5 love languages. What's your love language? And how important is it to know what tour partners is? Tune in this Sunday to hear real conversations, and real feedback from our first live show. Whether you've found love, looking or think you've had enough this is the podcast for you

How important is getting and receiving gifts to you and your partner? When it comes down to it, gift giving is a form of appreciation, an act of love and reassurance in a relationship. So does that mean if you don't get gifts often, you're not loved? Or does it mean you should be gifting your partner once a week?! Everyone expresses and gives love differently, but the most important thing we believe is being present in a relationship, whether it's giving a gift or giving time, we think it's the thought that really counts. With a special guest on the mic, Mika V, Ricardo Picasso and Major Ki talk the good and bad of gift giving, what we expect in our relationships, and debate the reality that real gifts don't come from Target lol! Tune in with your favorite podcast crew every Sunday to talk real love and relationships. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

When you think of love and marriage, you tend to think of forever, right? Well, not so much. Though the divorce rate is declining in America, thanks to millennials, there is still a staggering amount of individuals who are already divorced. Among the 28,339,199 divorced Americans is Rochelle McSam, educator, healer, empath, and honored guest on The Dating Network. This Sunday, Rochelle joins us to talk about the devastating reality of some marriages, which is the fact that they are not always as they seem. Rochelle shares her truth of why her marriage has ended and what this means for her, she talks through the marital roles of men and women and explains that even with this end of over 20 years of knowing her husband, she still believes in love. We can't sugar coat this thing, while we all want love, some endings aren't always happy. Tune in with your favorite podcast crew every Sunday to talk real love and relationships. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

We're sure you've heard the clip and seen the memes in response to Ayesha Curry's interview on the Red Table Talk, and all of the comments have us wondering: Is it okay to still want attention from others when you're in a relationship? This Sunday, Major Ki and Ricardo Picasso talk through attention seeking in relationships, women getting too comfortable after going from single to taken, and the double standard between men and women! It gets heavy, but is an episode you don't want to miss. Tune in with your favorite podcast crew every Sunday to talk love and relationships. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

When it comes to love, how do you find it? Sliding in the nearest hourglass body's DMs? FB Messengers? Or all of the above? This Sunday, Mika V and Ricardo Picasso talk social media, it's affect on relationships, and how the new age way of connecting might not always be the best. Whether you're looking for love, found it and want to keep it, or sworn to celibacy, this is the podcast for you! Tune into your favorite hosts every Sunday at 12 at the Dating Network.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. This Sunday, Mika V. and Ricardo Picasso dig deep to talk about the importance of recognizing this kind of abuse in relationships, they share personal stories of their past, and provide a guideline for how you can take note if you've noticed patterns in your own situations. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you. Tune in every Sunday to talk real love and relationships with your favorite podcast crew.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

How long should you wait before you decide to have sex with the guy or girl you've been seeing? Maybe you just met her at the bar a week ago, or maybe you've known him for months but just decided to start taking him seriously, is there a time limit? Does holding out longer make him respect you more? Or aren't we all grown and just trying to have a little fun when and while we can anyway? The TDN crew is torn! Some of us think waiting is irrational while others equate it to worth, but when it comes to love and dating are there really any rules at all? You tell us! Tune in with your favorite podcast crew every Sunday to talk love and relationships. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

The question was asked: What's the hardest thing to face? Ricardo Picasso says the truth! Mika V and Major Ki are off for the night and when the girls are away, the boys come out to play. This episode of Kings Code is dedicated to the brothers. With special guest star Mr. Drummond on the scene, he and Ricardo share the segment and talk through truly understanding ego and the male intuition. Ricardo and Mr Drummond speak on why men don't appreciate the “good girls”, the damage men face when trying to connect their hearts to a female's body, and understanding the grass is greener on the other side only until you realize it's turf! Men want love too and we know it, which is why The Dating Network is a podcast everyone can listen to! Tune in every Sunday to talk love and relationships with your favorite podcast crew. Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

RIP Nipsey Hussle. The Southern California rapper, activist, otherwise known as our modern day Tupac was gunned down in front of his business on March 31, 2019. Nip leaves behind a legacy of music and teachings impacting and having changed the lives of so many around him. He leaves behind Lauren London, who we personally feel for as she is so strong in publicly mourning this loss which begs to question: Can you die from a broken heart? Love is foundation & a love like the one Lauren & Nipsey shared seems strong enough to surpass death. The Dating Network cast takes a minute to honor the late rapper and talk through losing love to death. Tune in every Sunday with your favorite podcast on TDN.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

If we asked you to name all the things you love, how long would it take for you to name yourself? And just like that, we manage fall behind in prioritizing the most important love one should have -- self love. The Dating Network hosts have finally reconvened after traveling and time off, but in taking this time the team realized how necessary it was to make time to relax, to unplug, or to just do something that genuinely makes you happy. Why do we put ourselves to the back burner when it comes to relationships? Or in general? What do you do to ensure you're giving yourself the right love and care? There is no right or wrong answer but the takeaway is clear: love can only be successful if it starts with you. Tune in every Sunday talk love and relationships with your favorite podcast crew. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

Is there such a thing as being too honest with someone you're dating? When it comes to building a healthy relationship, Major Ki feels its important to put it all out on the table. For her, being honest with your partner, even in tough times, can set the tone for the relationship you're trying to build, right? Ricardo Picasso thinks not! In fact, to him it doesn't pay to be honest because people can barely accept the truth let alone respect it. Daters, what do you think? Tune in every Sunday to The Dating Network to talk love and relationships with your favorite podcast crew. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

If you're from New York, then you have to know @Bruhmanfromthe5thfloor on Instagram! Hailing from Flatbush, Ricardo Picasso and Major Ki, sits down with the Brooklyn native to talk about his career and the new lane of comedy on social media, clear the air on his beliefs, and of course we talk about love and what he's looking for to settle down. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you. Tune into the network every Sunday!Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

Have you ever started dating someone, sent a few texts, maybe stolen a kiss or two and then they disappeared? Whether it was an unanswered text, a never returned phone call, or just simply falling off the face of the Earth, we're sure we've all been ghosted at least once in our lives. But why? Why do people run away rather than tell the truth of their feelings? Each Sunday, your hosts at the network talk love, dating, and tonight ghosting!Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

Ladies, it's hard to see a f*ckboy coming. As we go on dates and open ourselves up to love, we can only hope that people are going to be who they say they are, right? Wrong! According to Major Ki, she's done with waiting to find out if men will level up to the task – in fact, she's so done with is she's taking applications before she gives her time. Every few Sundays, join Major Ki and Mika V. for special dating topics catered especially to our women.Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

There's nothing like getting the chance to talk men and spilling the tea with your girls! Mika V. and Major Ki take over the network when Ricardo is out, and when the boys are away, the girls come out to play. This lady's night is dedicated to all the women who take more than what they ask for in relationships. Every few Sundays, join Major Ki and Mika V. for special dating topics catered to our women.But don't get us twisted, love isn't just for women, it's for men too. Whether you're looking for love, maybe stopped looking, or found love and want to keep it, this is the podcast for you.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC

The Dating Network is a podcast about love, dating, relationships and essentially creating a love life you don't need a vacation from. We talk through our past relationships (the good, the bad, and the ones we try to forget) things that we or others have been through, and try to fill in the gaps. But how do you successfully date and navigate getting to know individuals when most people are too afraid to be vulnerable?Your podcast hosts Major Ki, Mika V., & Ricardo Picasso lead more than just your everyday radio show, they've started a community. On this episode, we introduce our vibe as a cast, give you a heads up on what you can expect, and of course dish out some personal tea on love.Recorded at BK Media Studio / Podcast NYC