The Love Is Stupid Podcast

You heard that right! Our Nashville Bachelor, Dustin Summers, found his love! The second season of the Love Is Stupid Podcast was set to premiere in September and the delay has left our fans scratching their heads. But the wait is finally over! Listen to the finale of the Love Is Stupid Podcast to hear all about Dustin's leading lady and our favorite moments from the podcast, exactly one year after its launch. Although bitter sweet we are so happy for Dustin and were happy to play a part, however small, in his love story. If you know of someone in need of love nominate them to be our next bachelor or bachelorette on the Love Is Stupid Podcast at @theloveisstupidpodcast on Instagram. Happy Valentines Day!

Thank you so much for listening to our very first season of The Love Is Stupid Podcast. Mark your calendars because we will be returning with brand new episodes on 9/9/20 This was a live taping of the podcast. To view the live video go to youtube.com/raesolomonmusic

Managing long-distance relationships. The tough topics and fun ideas to keep in touch with your special someone while you're far apart.

This week on the pod, the crew tackles the toxic issue of gaslighting in relationships. Signs that your partner may be gaslighting you, signs in yourself that you're being gaslighted, and what to do if you come to the conclusion that you are being gaslighted. The article discussed in the podcast: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/12/19/18140830/gaslighting-relationships-politics-explained  

From hiking to outdoor movies, bourbon tours to botanical gardens. The crew gives you date ideas to try with your special someone or to suggest for your next first date.

In this episode, the crew puts Dustin in the hot seat and brings on "Friend of the Pod" Vanessa to talk through what she can do to spice up her online dating profile as quarantine is drawing to a close.

The quarantine Catch-Up and What's Next From the Pod

The Love Is Stupid Podcast's take on the rules from the 1999 cult classic movie "Fight Club".  Basically the do's and do not's of working it out with your significant other. Plus, advice on what to do if your partner is sharing too much with their parents.

The crew welcomes "Friend of the Pod" Christina Zajicek to discuss dating and relationships in the midst of a cancer diagnosis.  Jet Set Brunette Diaries- https://jetsetbrunettediaries.com/    Penguin Cold Caps- https://penguincoldcaps.com/us/     

Most people say you should never talk about money, but in this episode, nothing is off-limits. The crew discusses who should pay for first dates, when you should join bank accounts, spending styles, and even prenups and divorce.

A few weeks into "stay at home" orders, the crew tackles all things love while being stuck in quarantine. Facetime dates, new relationship snags and things to do with your partner to keep busy and keep the spark alive. 

In this episode of the podcast, the crew is joined by Friend of the Pod "Bar Daddy Nashville" a.k.a Chris, a bartender at local East Nashville hotspot Walden. Bar Daddy discusses seeing Dustin on a couple of dates, and some of his own crazy dating stories. Plus, we get to hear a comical follow-up to Dustin's date with "Paris" a couple of weeks after the wrapping of the episode.

In this episode, the crew opens up about their own worst heartbreaks and discuss tips for what got them through.

The crew welcomes their first "Friends of the Pod", as they discuss the end of Dustin's relationship with "Miss 1016". For the first time, we hear the other side of the story. What better way to hear the highs and lows and the missteps of a real relationship...(plus we make Dustin very uncomfortable). Sounds fun!

In this episode, the pod discusses difficult categories of girls to hit on. What has worked, what hasn't and general advice for building your confidence in picking people up. All unedited and recorded via a Facebook Live recording.

In this episode, the team talks about Dustin's amazing first date with "Paris" then breaks down ways in which you could follow up after a first date.

On this Bonus Episode of the podcast, the team sums up this season of ABC's The Bachelor with Pilot Pete Weber by discussing the missteps seen throughout the season. Bachelor Breakdown from the Love Is Stupid Podcast will return on Monday, May 18th with the premiere of The Bachelorette season with Clare Crawley. Bachelor Breakdown episodes can be seen on Youtube every Monday following The Bachelor/Bachelorette at youtube.com/raesolomonmusic

In this episode of the podcast, the team breaks down their experiences in dating people with kids and get deeply personal about their own family dynamics growing up.  instagram.com/theloveisstupidpodcast

On the heels of Super Tuesday, The Podcast tackles two of the hottest issues when dating...religion and politics. How and when are the best ways to broach the topics and how to handle a partner's difference of opinion.

In this episode, the pod covers Dustin's seemingly great date with Warby Parker and the subsequent "ghosting" of date two. Following that the gang discusses a "system for breaking up" from emails to text messages, to on the phone or in person. 

In this episode Rae, Jake and Dustin talk about the pitfalls of showing up drunk to a first date. Plus, the crew gives insights into 9 sure-fire ways to ruin a romance; everything from texting to "going public". Instagram: @theloveisstupidpodcast www.raesolomonmusic.com/theloveisstupidpodcast

Get to know the “Love is Stupid Podcast” hosts- Rae Solomon, Jake Green, and Dustin Summers- as they explore the world dating and relationships. Jake and Rae are newlyweds with dynamic perspectives, Dustin is a bachelor currently fumblin' through Bumble, encountering a unique assortment of dates and doing his best to wrap his head (and heart) around single-dom.  In this first episode, we'll tackle the highs and lows of Valentine's Day, discover which terrible 90s R&B song Dustin lost his virginity to, and learn Jake's credit score trick for first dates.

Following a successful first date, Dustin and the Lawyer head out for several Christmas activities around Nashville…when things spiral out of control. Numerous pitfalls and missteps are examined, and later, the crew tackles a list of First Date Does and Don'ts to see where it all went off the rails. 

After matching on the dating app, The League, Dustin heads out on his first date with the Lawyer. An awkward start leads to an interesting and head-scratching evening. Later, the crew examines the recent updates and security improvements to Tinder. 

First 3 Episodes Launching Valentine's Day 2020 From first dates to marriage and all the stupidity in between, "The Love is Stupid Podcast" dives into the highs, lows and in-betweens of modern relationships. With the unique perspectives of newlyweds Jake and Rae and bachelor Dustin, "The Love is Stupid Podcast" couples real-life experiences and timely topics with humor, insight and candid discussions. Join the crew as they explore the greatest, strangest, strongest and stupidest of human emotions- Love.