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Hosted by Courtney Robinson and Stephanie Verheyen, this podcast features listener stories of noteworthy experiences they’ve had with crushes, dating app matches, significant others, or total strangers. Whether they end in total disaster or happily ever after, these tales are selected to spark discu…

Courtney Robinson, Stephanie Verheyen

  • Nov 5, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 40m AVG DURATION
  • 49 EPISODES


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48: The Big C

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 42:13


CR & SV talk all things communication and how it can set a precedent for the whole relationship, and then discuss the dangers of avoiding communication and what it might really mean.

47: I Will Not Go Home With A Banana

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 42:08


CR & SV share their three most and three least attractive costumes for men, talk about whether or not they would want to know their date’s costume ahead of time, and discuss whether Halloween is the best hookup holiday.

46: The Three Cs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 40:57


CR & SV analyze some suggestions for dirty Halloween texts to send to the different zodiac signs, read a follow up to a previous listener story, and try to delicately discuss what it’s like to date someone with very different political views than yours.

45: No Conflicts, Lots of Interest

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 41:05


CR & SV unravel a more serious topic in this one - how do you navigate letting go of a romantic situation that isn’t going anywhere?

44: Let's Get Casual

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 43:59


SV is celebrating a special occasion! She and CR read a listener story about a disappointing second date and talk through the ups and downs of putting yourself in the “casual hookup” box.

43: Swiping On Autopilot

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 51:54


Back with an extra-long episode after a week off, CR & SV talk about 12 new dating apps to consider and examine the tendency to go on autopilot on dating apps or have "swiping habits". They also read a listener story that sparks a long discussion about how to handle a significant other who wants to make a career change.

42: Dedicated to the Hot Neighbor

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 38:26


CR & SV have some sad news, read a listener story that spurs an interesting discussion about setting up your ex, and explore the topic of drunk texting.

41: Stew Night

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 37:09


CR & SV present their homework from last episode, read a listener story about a long-distance letdown, and talk about the importance of arguing in a relationship.

40: This Is Not Limbo

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 46:45


CR & SV have a truly crazy story to illustrate what it means when a girl tells you to stay away from a guy. They also get preachy about keeping your standards high and read a listener story that you won’t believe.

39: Watch Me "Not Looking"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 34:18


In the wake of a big move by one host, CR & SV read through some tips on how to slide into someone’s DMs. They also read a listener story that, for a change, doesn’t ask for any advice.

38: Everyone Just Gets Kale Salad

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 34:09


CR & SV evaluate some covid-related pickup lines (because better late than never), read a seriously concerning listener story, and discuss a red-flag laden experience from one of their friends. 

37: Dating and Tangents

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 40:00


CR & SV perform an examination of various dating apps, discuss a listener reaction to a previous episode about the “where is this going?” conversation, and read another listener follow up that's an alternate ending to Courtney’s Fourth of July rescheduling fiasco. 

36: The Progress Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 44:06


CR & SV read a follow-up from a previous listener story and talk about the importance of having a conversation when you're considering hooking up with a friend of a previous hookup. They also examine how to tell someone you're actually interested in them after a few dates, and fall into a rabbit hole about the meaning of "talking".

35: If it Walks Like a F*ckboy and Quacks Like a F*ckboy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 36:10


CR asks SV for live feedback on rescheduling a date. The two also discuss texting while your S/O is away on a trip and read a listener story about meeting up with a dating app match for the first time at a party.

34: What’s the Point if it’s Just a Little Peck?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 44:12


CR & SV read a long-awaited listener story about a first date, discuss at length the logistics and mechanics of the first kiss, and evaluate inviting someone you've just started dating to a wedding.

33: The First Brick in My Empire

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 37:07


CR & SV talk about the ins and outs of being a backup and read a listener story about what people mean when they say they're not looking for anything serious. SV also shares an embarrassing story that might be the start of a new segment.

32: We Always Keep Our Promises...Unless We Forget To

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 39:26


It's the first recording back from the quarantine hiatus and CR and SV have a few more relationship tests to talk about. They also fill you in on their virtual dates and talk about their top takeaways from the quarantine. 

31: (The Lost Episode) Please Fold My Laundry

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 48:54


In another quarantine-themed episode previously thought to have been lost in the archives, CR & SV discuss how to handle an already-established relationship during self-isolation.

30: But No Pants

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 35:48


CR & SV give more quarantine updates and discuss the potential of virtual dating, compare which time period in history they would have liked to live in, and examine the bold move of taking a conversation from a dating app to social media. 

29: Little Did We Know...

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 37:00


CR & SV reflect on the state of the world, including all the important issues like the Nashville tornado, Coronavirus, and the Bachelor finale. They also explore what it's like to be friends with two people who used to date. Disclaimer: this episode was recorded a week ahead of the publish date, so you can see how quickly the Coronavirus situation escalated.

28: Sneaky Cheeky Kiss

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 44:15


In this episode, CR & SV discuss the new Netflix hit "Love is Blind", answer a listener question about taking phone calls on dates, and read a seemingly never-ending listener story. 

27: Too Tired to Chew

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 35:53


CR & SV talk about the notorious Netflix & Chill (a tangent-loaded conversation as usual), answer a listener question about instagram bios, and read a follow-up listener story from a previous episode!

26: The Light Switch Man

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 37:59


CR & SV have a dating app update, rag on The Bachelor some more, read a very confusing and troubling listener story, and explore the idea of being set up with someone.

25: Pull Out All the Stops...and Put them Back In?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 37:11


It's VALENTINE'S DAY! CR & SV talk pickup lines, their ideal Valentine's Day, how to navigate Valentine's Day in a newer relationship, and play a new game of Valentine's Day skeet-shooting (tune in to learn what that means)!

24: Septuple?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 42:23


CR & SV scratch the surface of the iceberg that is texting while dating. Topics include a serial texter, response time, and how often to text after you have confirmed a date. Don't worry, there will be plenty more texting episodes. 

23: You're My Private Jet Friend

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 33:46


CR & SV talk about dating announcements and breakup announcements on social media, and then get far too carried away (as usual) discussing the ins and outs of a listener question about traveling to visit a potential hookup.

22: The Toy Box

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 33:33


CR & SV discuss an interesting dating app bio, self-deprecating humor, a super frustrating listener story, and the infamous hot/crazy matrix!

21: Courtney Calls Bullsh*t

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 37:57


CR & SV ponder social media stalking and then read a listener story about long-term relationship ghosting. They also talk about using your career as a reason to break up and other things (*cough* excuses *cough*) we come up with rather than telling people we're just not interested.

20: 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 26:41


CR & SV have an exciting update, discuss the return of The Bachelor, and do a quick-fire of short, awkward dating stories.

19: #BoldMoves2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 33:09


In the first episode of the new year, CR & SV discuss resolutions, bringing a date to a NYE party, and how to handle the NYE kiss (as well as what comes afterwards). Here's to lots more great dating stories and unqualified advice in 2020!

18: An Adult Christmas Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 37:28


In this Christmas-themed episode, CR & SV talk about their favorite Holiday movies, gift-giving in a relationship, their top gifts they would and would not want to receive from a significant other, and kissing under the mistletoe.

17: The Elusive Farting Hot Girl

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 47:41


CR & SV read an upbeat second chance story, discuss success rates of different public places you can meet potential suitors, and evaluate the resting bitch face. Warning for the squeamish: some moments are probably TMI.

16: A Whole New Wife

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 40:42


CR & SV read a listener story about framed photos of an ex, remember another of Steph's awful exes, and discuss snooping through your s/o's phone.

15: BONUS - Thirst Games Meets True Crime?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 25:23


In this mini-episode, CR & SV tell a story that has nothing to do with dating but is (hopefully) entertaining nonetheless. 

14: Turkey Trot

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 56:29


In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, CR & SV talk about how to pick back up a conversation with a love interest if it's been fading (especially over the holidays), how soon is too soon to tell your family about someone new you've been seeing, bringing a new date to Friendsgiving, and their personal top Thanksgiving dealbreakers.

13: But is the Dog Okay?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 69:15


CR & SV tell a story of a sports obsession gone too far, a second date outburst, constructive criticism in dating, how to cut someone off while you're still on the date, and a listener response to episode 8's question about attending a wedding when you don't believe in the marriage. 

12: Swiftly

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 42:44


CR & SV discuss the swiping on people you know on dating apps, keeping photos with your ex on social media, staying friends/friendly with your exes, and how soon is too soon to get back on dating apps after a breakup. They also experience a haunting, so cover your ears at 36:52.

11: Spooky Season

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 34:01


In this Halloween-themed episode, CR & SV talk about halloween traditions, people who don't dress up, halloween hookups, couples costumes, and haunted house dates. 

10: You, Me, and the Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 44:31


CR & SV share a unique piece of listener feedback about the podcast, read an international first date story, and discuss how to balance dating and your relationship with your parents. They also explore a new (to them) dating strategy and how they feel about telling a new love interest that you're still dating other people.

9: The French Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 48:45


CR & SV explore Venmo stalking, an outrageous cheating story, their thoughts on strip clubs, hooking up and/or dating while traveling, how much to tell your friends about someone new you're seeing, and how to deal with not liking who your friends or family members date.

8: The Spy With No Instagram

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 59:27


CR & SV discuss the style and timing of proposals, the link between personality types and Christmas decorations, and wedding pet peeves. They also answer a listener question about attending weddings, read a story about how to handle your ex's new S/O, and talk about how they feel about dating someone with more followers. 

7: Can We Get a Dessert Menu?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 52:19


In this first date "themed" episode, CR & SV talk about a high school first date misstep, a dater's interesting employment history, some creative date ideas to try, dates that aren't dates, one very questionable outfit choice, and modern "catfishing" on dating apps.

6: Russian Escape Room

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 43:31


CR & SV talk read receipts, read a story about a major first date shocker and another about an awkward ex encounter, discuss introducing your new fling to your friends, hooking up with your friends, and take a walk down memory lane to their high school days.

5: The Come Up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 49:18


CR & SV overshoot with a vodka shot and talk about the zodiac and enneagram, the three love theory and soulmates, and four tips for if you've been dating a lot but not feeling a connection.

4: Sexpiration Date

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 58:53


CR & SV tackle the heavier topic of commitment, as well as working out with your significant other, "big hoop energy", and pickup lines. 

3: Do You Mind If I Juul?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 33:55


CR and SV discuss hanging out with married people, mutual ghosting, and a top-10 worst first date.

2: Copy + Paste

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 45:12


CR and SV talk auditioning for The Bachelor, when and how to send a cutoff text at a defining point in a relationship, having feelings for your exes, and bad trends among dating app profiles.

1: Let the Games Begin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 35:06


CR and SV introduce themselves and their motivation for starting the podcast, and then kick off with a story that's truly crazy. Also, an ex crossing a major line and a deep-dive into texting.

0: Teaser

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 1:50


Introducing Thirst Games, a podcast that tells the true stories of the wonderful, terrible, and ridiculous things we do in pursuit of this elusive thing we call love.

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