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When we think about wealth, it's easy to focus on the numbers. A savings goal. A net worth milestone. A retirement account balance. A debt payoff target. Those things absolutely matter. But lately, I've been thinking about something bigger. What is all of this for? Because the more I've reflected on the next chapter of my life, the more I've realized that the wealth I'm building has very little to do with impressing other people, and everything to do with creating a life that feels meaningful to me. A life filled with travel. Meaningful experiences. Time freedom. Purposeful work. Rental properties in places I genuinely love. And hopefully, a legacy that extends beyond me. In this episode, I'm sharing the vision I'm working toward, why I believe it's important to dream beyond financial milestones, and how having a clear vision for your future can make today's financial decisions feel much more meaningful. Because your money isn't just helping you reach goals. It's helping you build a life.   In this episode, we discuss: Why financial goals should support a bigger life vision How travel changed the way I define wealth and success Why experiences continue to shape my financial priorities My long-term vision for building a rental property portfolio The dream of owning homes in places that bring us joy Why multiple income streams fit into my long-term financial plan How financial freedom creates more options, not just more money Why you don't need every answer before you start pursuing a dream The importance of building wealth that aligns with your values How creating a clear vision makes everyday financial decisions easier   This episode is especially helpful if you: Have financial goals but haven't thought about the life they're supporting Want to build wealth with more intention and purpose Dream about traveling more or creating additional income streams Feel ready to think beyond budgeting and into long-term lifestyle design Want your money to reflect your personal values instead of someone else's expectations Need encouragement to dream bigger about your future   Why this matters: Financial goals are important, but they're only part of the picture. The numbers themselves aren't the destination. They're the vehicle that helps you create more freedom, more flexibility, and more opportunities to spend your time in ways that matter to you. When you have a clear vision for the life you're building, your financial decisions become more intentional because they have a purpose behind them. Saving becomes easier because you know what you're saving for. Investing becomes more meaningful because you're investing in the future you want to create. And budgeting becomes less about restriction and more about making sure your money reflects what matters most. Because wealth isn't just measured by what you own. It's also measured by the life you're able to create because of it.   Timestamps: [02:35] Over the last few years, Raya has spent a lot of time thinking about what she's working so hard for. What's her bigger picture? [04:17] Building a portfolio of rental properties is a dream for Raya and her fiancé. She already has experience with this, but plans to take it to the next level. [08:32] Having time freedom, location freedom, and options is what drives Raya to build wealth for her life. [11:16] Raya shares how her dad would hype her up and her mom would allow her to stay hyped up. They shaped Raya's belief system.   Resources Mentioned: Request a free money call with Raya City Girl Savings Personal Finance Portfolio Financial Focus Coaching Program If there's one thing I hope you take away from this episode, it's this: Don't just build financial goals. Build a vision. Give yourself permission to think beyond your next savings milestone or debt payoff target and ask yourself what kind of life you're actually working toward. What experiences do you want to have? Where do you want to spend your time? Who do you want to share your life with? Because once you have a vision that's rooted in your values, your financial decisions begin to feel more connected and intentional. You don't need every detail figured out before you begin. You don't need the entire roadmap. You simply need a direction that's meaningful enough to keep taking the next step. Money isn't just meant to be managed well…it's meant to support a life you're excited to live. You are not behind, you are building. Consistency compounds. The steady work you're doing now is shaping your next level.

Wrinks is in the building. The guys talk Natty's or Not's, Frank Grillo, Jake Paul's boxing skills, conspiracies with Sam Tripoli, Brendan recently becoming a "Lord", hilarious Fiero Craigslist ad, Jiri Prochazka, hot news anchor arrest, TikTok user's video of Ben Affleck matching with her on Raya, T-Pain taking out racial slurring enemies on Call Of Duty and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drag queen superstar Onya Nurve (Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race S17) joins Nicole to talk about the time she was catfished on a dating app by a high school creep! Onya also sets the record straight on her true dynamic with the Season 17 girls, revealing why she felt like an outsider navigating the cast's social circle. She shares how her current girlfriend started out as her college bestie, the friction of taking her on tour as an assistant, and her journey to realizing she was pansexual.Plus, they debate whether sharing your location is the ultimate red flag, discuss the crazy movie Obsession, and reveal the truth about why Onya was let go from a tour of Kinky Boots just days before opening.WWYDM is hiring a part-time podcasting apprentice! Learn more and apply here.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:» Hinge: Listen to No Ordinary Love for free on Spotify! https://hin.ge/WhyWontYouDateMe» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at https://plannedparenthood.org/defend» Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free with America's #1 Choice for Banking. Head to https://Chime.com/dateme. Sign up now. It only takes a few minutes.» Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6r90n6 #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Check out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erica and Milah talk about single motherhood, dating, raising daughters, and parenting in the age of social media. As their girls get older, the Good Moms are officially entering their “stern mom era” and questioning how much parents should push their kids to succeed while still giving them space to become themselves. They get into kids and technology, education, social media, and beauty standards for young girls after seeing a second grader wearing a lace front. How young is too young for wigs, nails, and grown-up beauty trends? And what are moms unintentionally teaching their daughters through the way they talk about their own bodies? Then Erica is officially back outside. She joins Raya, accepts the Slutty Summer Challenge, talks about navigating dating as a single mom, and reveals why her daughter has decided her mother should remain a “Single Pringle.” In this episode: Single motherhood, dating, and getting back outside Erica joins Raya Raising confident, independent daughters Kids, social media, technology, and education Second graders, lace fronts, and beauty standards Body image and what mothers model for their daughters Dating someone your friend has already dated The Slutty Summer Challenge Bad Choices of the Week Tarot Time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the most valuable financial lessons I've ever learned didn't come from a budgeting book, a money course, or even years of coaching women with their finances. They came from stepping on a plane. When I first started traveling, I simply wanted to see new places and have fun. But over time, I realized travel was changing much more than the stamps in my passport. It changed the way I thought about money. It changed the way I defined financial freedom. It changed what I valued, how I spent my money, and even how I measured success. In this episode, I'm sharing five of the biggest lessons travel has taught me about money, freedom, gratitude, and building a life that's aligned with what matters most. Because sometimes the greatest return on your money isn't something you can measure…it's the perspective you gain along the way.   In this episode, we discuss: Why experiences often create more lasting value than material possessions How travel helped me become more intentional with my spending The unexpected gratitude that comes from seeing different parts of the world Why financial freedom is about more than reaching a certain number How travel helped me redefine success on my own terms Why rest is an essential part of building a healthy, sustainable life The connection between experiences, relationships, and lasting memories Why money is a tool…not the ultimate goal How identifying your values makes financial decisions easier The role experiences can play in creating a richer, more meaningful life   This episode is especially helpful if you: • Love to travel or want to travel more intentionally • Feel like you're working hard but want your money to support a more meaningful life • Are trying to align your spending with your personal values • Want to build financial freedom that reflects your own definition of success • Feel pulled between saving for the future and enjoying the present • Want a healthier relationship with money and the life it's helping you create   Why this matters: Managing your money isn't just about growing your savings or reaching financial milestones. It's about creating a life that reflects what matters most to you. When you're clear on your values, financial decisions become easier because you're no longer spending based on pressure, comparison, or impulse. You're spending with intention. For me, travel became one of the experiences that clarified those values. It reminded me that freedom isn't just measured by a bank account. It's measured by the choices you have, the relationships you invest in, the memories you create, and the life you're able to build along the way. That's why I believe money management is about so much more than numbers. It's about using your money as a tool to support the people, experiences, and priorities that make your life feel meaningful.   Timestamps: [02:05] Raya shares some of the most important things travel has given her that can't be measured in dollars. [04:45] Thinking about all the places Raya hasn't been to brings excitement to her. That is a sign that travel equals joy for her. [09:55] Raya used to believe that working hard was always the answer. Over time, travel has taught her that rest really does matter. [13:17] When people ask Raya why she's so passionate about budgeting, her answer is because it helps her leverage her money to create experiences.   Resources Mentioned: Episode #65: How Traveling Feeds My Soul and Keeps Me Motivated Request a free money call with Raya City Girl Savings Personal Finance Portfolio Financial Focus Coaching Program If there's one thing I hope you take away from this episode, it's that money isn't the destination. It's the tool that helps you create the life you want to live. Whether that's traveling more, spending meaningful time with the people you love, building flexibility into your schedule, or simply feeling more present in your everyday life, your financial decisions have the power to support what matters most. So take a little time to think about your own priorities. What experiences have shaped you? What memories do you want to create? What kind of life are you working toward? Because when you're clear on those answers, your budget becomes more than a spending plan…it becomes a reflection of your values and a roadmap for the life you want to build.

Nicole's photographer, Kim Newmoney (VOGUE, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE) chats with her about the logistics and managing a harem of 7 hot men. They talk about men who claim they want casual relationships but get territorial when another guy whose interest, and Kim shares what it took to walk away from a 7 year relationship with mismatched life goals.As a professional photographer, Kim drops her advice on taking your dating app profile pictures, getting comfortable on camera, and looking effortlessly sexy. Plus, Kim and Nicole reminisce the guerrila-style shooting behind Nicole's book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: THE FAT GIRL'S GUIDE TO BEING #BRAVE AND NOT A DEJECTED, MELANCHOLY, DOWN-IN-THE-DUMPS WEEPING FAT GIRL IN A BIKINI.Buy the book here: https://www.nicolebyerwastaken.com/buy-my-bookWWYDM is hiring a part-time podcasting apprentice! Learn more and apply here.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:» Smileset: Listeners of our show get an additional 35% discount when they go to https://smileset.com/dateme. With this discount, you can get the smile of your dreams for under 13 hundred bucks!» Hinge: Listen to No Ordinary Love for free on Spotify! https://hin.ge/WhyWontYouDateMe» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at https://plannedparenthood.org/defend» Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/DATEME — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad» Squarespace: Head to https://squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.» Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free with America's #1 Choice for Banking. Head to https://Chime.com/dateme. Sign up now. It only takes a few minutes.Check out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nothing says “responsible morning radio” quite like starting the hour buzzing on Italian rainbow cookies and ending it by debating whether Rafe Williams belongs on Raya.Welcome to another funny show from The Rizzuto Show, where the crew begins this episode riding the aftermath of Rizz's birthday food extravaganza. Sweet Seven Layers has everybody losing their minds over traditional Italian rainbow cookies, pistachio and blackberry creations, cherry amaretto and enough sugar to make Moon openly admit he's buzzing. Throw in the pastries from Le Bon Boucher and we're basically broadcasting from inside a carbohydrate emergency.Before everyone slips into a frosting coma, Rizz drops some actual useful information: Rizz Show Night with the St. Louis Blues is coming to Enterprise Center, featuring the Blues against the Colorado Avalanche and an exclusive Rizz Show Blues jacket. Even better, a portion of the special ticket benefits Operation Food Search. Look at us briefly doing something respectable.Don't worry. It doesn't last.Sexy Time Fun Facts arrives with a legitimately groundbreaking medical story: surgeons in Vietnam successfully performed the country's first penile transplant from a brain-dead donor.And there goes the respectability.What starts as an unbelievable medical headline turns into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about organ donation, brain death and transplant ethics. Rafe brings some firsthand perspective from witnessing organ harvesting during his previous surgical work, while Moon reflects on his own recent experience being with his father at the end of his life.Naturally, the thoughtful discussion eventually becomes questions about disclosure to future romantic partners, whether transplanted anatomy could be a different color and the phrase “secret three-way with a ghost.”We almost made it.Then the funny show tackles another vital scientific question: Is Missouri properly representing itself in America's swinging community?A ranking of all 50 states examines factors including clubs, online communities, hotels and other indicators of an active swinging lifestyle. Florida takes the top spot because Florida apparently looked at its existing reputation and decided to lean in. Missouri lands at number 20 overall, while ranking eighth for its number of physical swinger clubs.Respectable?Embarrassing?A challenge for next year?The crew isn't entirely sure, although Rafe refuses to accept the possibility that Cleveland might be out-performing St. Louis in the key-party department. Civic pride comes in many forms.From swinging, we make the completely natural transition into dating apps.Science apparently has an answer for how much you should reveal in your dating profile. Say too little and people assume you're sketchy. Overshare every trauma you've experienced since kindergarten and romantic interest drops. The sweet spot is the “Goldilocks bio”: enough personality and detail to seem interesting without making somebody feel like they've accidentally opened your therapist's case notes.Which means there's only one reasonable next step.Get Rafe on a dating app for the show.Rafe isn't particularly interested. He'd rather meet somebody naturally and “let the universe do it,” which is adorable and therefore completely unacceptable to his coworkers. Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Raya all enter the discussion, along with stories of celebrities appearing in people's inboxes and the realization that getting Rafe approved for Raya may require more references than getting a mortgage.He apparently needs Wayne Gretzky to write two letters now: one for Canada and one for Raya.Eventually the search deteriorates into increasingly specific dating platforms, FarmersOnly, JDate, theoretical sea-captain dating and Rafe's dream of becoming an aspiring jet-ski owner searching for love.Romance is alive.It's just deeply confused.From Italian cookies and St. Louis Blues hockey to medical ethics, swinger statistics and celebrity dating apps, this episode somehow covers an enormous amount of territory without developing a single useful life skill.Exactly what you've come to expect from your favorite funny show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rizz officially turned 48, which means it's time to celebrate the only way responsible middle-aged adults know how: announce that birthdays are stupid, eat olives, drink approximately nine birthday beers, stay out until 1:45 in the morning and immediately begin discussing whether birthdays should be banned altogether next year.Lern returns from Nashville after one of her favorite trips with Tim, complete with cowboy boots, Broadway people-watching and a Foo Fighters show at Nissan Stadium that was approximately three degrees cooler than walking directly into a pizza oven. She missed Queens of the Stone Age thanks to dinner running late and a forgotten phone, but made it for Foo Fighters, Shane West randomly appearing during the band's trip through its members' musical histories, and a romantic finish listening from the pedestrian bridge while fireworks went off. Cute. Disgusting. We're happy for them.Guns N' Roses had their own weather problems when storms forced the band to shorten the Busch Stadium show. Naturally, this leads to the important journalistic question: if you're Guns N' Roses and rain is coming, HOW DO YOU NOT IMMEDIATELY PLAY “NOVEMBER RAIN”? We don't make the rules. Actually, apparently neither do they.Pin-Up Bowl goes from Rizz worrying nobody will show up to being absolutely packed. The special Dangler beer flows freely. Rizz receives spaghetti-and-meatball dangler earrings, another signed Don Mattingly baseball and a massive strawberry birthday cake featuring a photo of Rizz with a truly breathtaking hair situation. There's bowling, questionable decisions and eventually a migration to Delmar Hall — except for Scott, whom everyone insists they didn't abandon collectively. They merely abandoned him individually.At Delmar Hall, the Blink-182 tribute brings the hits, Bangs Against the Machine brings the Rage, Rizz keeps getting handed beverages, and eventually Mrs. Rizzuto performs the evening's most important public service by shutting down the birthday shots before somebody had to replace another shower curtain.Then comes the Quincy lottery story.Rizz brings up a movie theory that sounds just believable enough to ruin your productivity for the next hour: could The Goonies and Back to the Future take place on the exact same day?Back to the Future establishes October 26, 1985. Meanwhile, clues in The Goonies appear to place its adventure right around that same Saturday. Coincidence? Intentional cinematic universe? Evidence that Chunk was one DeLorean ride away from completely destroying the space-time continuum? We investigate with exactly the level of academic rigor you'd expect from this program.Then Brian arrives with enough food to turn the studio into a French bakery: croissants, bread, ham and Swiss, smoked deviled eggs and more. This comes after the gigantic birthday cake he'd already made for Rizz, because apparently we're now trying to see whether a radio host can be defeated entirely by carbohydrates.Nate Bargatze also sets a massive comedy ticket-sales record, sending Rafe and the crew into a genuinely interesting conversation about club comedy versus arena comedy. Rafe explains why smaller rooms create that perfect pressure cooker of laughs while superstar comics eventually reach a level where playing a 200-seat club makes about as much financial sense as opening a lemonade stand inside Costco.The entertainment conversation keeps rolling into movies, celebrity stories and eventually Brad Pitt declaring that bad acting is so distracting he can't watch porn. This results in Rafe questioning Brad Pitt's acting credentials and nearly getting thrown off the show by everyone else. The crew debates whether Pitt is actually an elite actor, just exceptionally talented at playing Brad Pitt, or both.The crew surprises him with cards carefully selected to remind him that he's old, grouchy and one year closer to death. Lern gives him a Tommy Wiseau pasta spoon. Then Rafe produces Italian rainbow cookies from Sweet Seven Layers, delivered by a New York/Jersey baker who listens to the show and apparently understands exactly how to win over a “greasy meatball” birthday boy.Sweet Seven Layers has everybody losing their minds over traditional Italian rainbow cookies, pistachio and blackberry creations, cherry amaretto and enough sugar to make Moon openly admit he's buzzing. Throw in the pastries from Le Bon Boucher and we're basically broadcasting from inside a carbohydrate emergency.Sexy Time Fun Facts arrives with a legitimately groundbreaking medical story: surgeons in Vietnam successfully performed the country's first penile transplant from a brain-dead donor.What starts as an unbelievable medical headline turns into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about organ donation, brain death and transplant ethics. Rafe brings some firsthand perspective from witnessing organ harvesting during his previous surgical work, while Moon reflects on his own recent experience being with his father at the end of his life.A ranking of all 50 states examines factors including clubs, online communities, hotels and other indicators of an active swinging lifestyle. Florida takes the top spot because Florida apparently looked at its existing reputation and decided to lean in. Missouri lands at number 20 overall, while ranking eighth for its number of physical swinger clubs.Science apparently has an answer for how much you should reveal in your dating profile. Say too little and people assume you're sketchy. Overshare every trauma you've experienced since kindergarten and romantic interest drops. The sweet spot is the “Goldilocks bio”: enough personality and detail to seem interesting without making somebody feel like they've accidentally opened your therapist's case notes.Rafe isn't particularly interested. He'd rather meet somebody naturally and “let the universe do it,” which is adorable and therefore completely unacceptable to his coworkers. Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Raya all enter the discussion, along with stories of celebrities appearing in people's inboxes and the realization that getting Rafe approved for Raya may require more references than getting a mortgage.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Vietnamese doctors perform nation's first successful penis transplantThe best states for swingers revealed — with a few surprising Southern states taking the top 3 spotsNew Jumbotron at Illinois High School Falls, Damages Gym During Installation on VideoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There was a time when I planned vacations completely backwards. I'd decide where I wanted to go, book the trip, and then figure out how I was going to pay for it later. Sometimes that meant relying on credit cards. Sometimes it meant pulling money from other priorities. And almost every time, it meant coming home from an incredible trip feeling financially stressed. Thankfully, that's no longer how I travel. Today, I still prioritize experiences and vacations, but I have a system that allows me to enjoy them without bringing financial regret home in my suitcase. In this episode, I'm walking you through the six-step travel budgeting process I use before every trip. We'll talk about planning ahead, building a travel fund, using travel rewards strategically, and making room in your budget for the experiences that matter most. Because a vacation should leave you with great memories, not lingering financial stress.   In this episode, we discuss: Why planning your trip before spending money changes everything How to estimate travel costs without feeling overwhelmed Why pricing flights, hotels, and transportation early gives you more flexibility How a travel sinking fund makes vacations less stressful Why breaking a trip into monthly savings goals makes it more achievable How to use credit card points and travel rewards responsibly Why travel rewards should support your budget—not replace it How to enjoy your vacation without guilt or financial anxiety Why you don't have to stop traveling while working toward other financial goals How intentional planning allows you to enjoy both financial progress and meaningful experiences   This episode is especially helpful if you: Love to travel but struggle to budget for it Feel guilty spending money on vacations Usually pay for trips after you've already taken them Want to travel without relying on credit cards Are balancing travel goals with saving, investing, or paying off debt Want a simple system for planning future vacations   Why this matters: Travel doesn't become stressful because you took the trip. It becomes stressful when the financial planning happens after the vacation instead of before it. One of the biggest mindset shifts you can make is realizing that budgeting for travel isn't about limiting your experiences…it's about protecting them. When you've planned ahead, saved intentionally, and built travel into your financial plan, you're able to enjoy the experience without worrying about how you'll pay for it later. That's what intentional budgeting makes possible. It allows you to create memories without creating financial setbacks. Because your financial goals and your travel goals don't have to compete with each other. With the right plan, they can support one another.   Timestamps: [02:19] Travel hacking can absolutely help you save money, but most of us still need a plan for how we're going to pay for everything that comes along with a trip. [04:47] When budgeting for your trip, price out the biggest expenses first. Raya shares she researches flights, hotels, and transportation before anything else. [08:01] Even if Raya doesn't have a trip planned, she saves for it regularly throughout the year in a sinking fund. [13:06] Give yourself permission to enjoy the experience of your trip. If you plan and save for it, allow yourself to enjoy it.   Resources Mentioned: Episode #30: Vacation Planning on a Budget Episode #12: An Introduction to Travel Hacking Request a free money call with Raya City Girl Savings Personal Finance Portfolio Financial Focus Coaching Program If you've been waiting until the last minute to figure out how you'll pay for your next vacation, I hope this episode encourages you to flip that process around. Start with the plan. Build the savings. Give yourself time. Then, when it's finally time to pack your bags, you can focus on making memories instead of worrying about money. Travel doesn't have to derail your financial goals, and your financial goals don't have to keep you from experiencing the world. With a little planning, patience, and intention, you really can have both. Money isn't just meant to be managed well…it's meant to support a life you're excited to live. Don't forget: You are not behind, you are building. Your consistency compounds, and the steady work you're doing now is shaping your next level.

Comedian Bresha Webb (Run the World, Hacks) joins Nicole to share her terrible experience accientally dating a Hollywood scammer. Bresha also shares the story of a guy who paid for their dinner using a coin purse full of laundry quarters, what happens when you livestream a terrible first date on Instagram so your followers can roast the man, and the incredibly romantic 30-day Zoom courtship that led to her marriage. Plus, Nicole and Bresha reminisce about auditioning for SNL together and discuss the unhinged challenges on Love Island that will definitely haunt those contestants forever.Check out Bresha's new special, LOL Live with Bresha Webb, on Hulu or Disney+.WWYDM is hiring a part-time podcasting apprentice! Learn more and apply here.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:» Hers: Sponsored by Hers. Visit forhers.com/dateme to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.» Hinge: Try Hinge's new feature, Friend's Take. Send your link to the group chat and let the people who know you best do the talking. hin.ge/WhyWontYouDateMe» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at plannedparenthood.org/defend» Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6r90n6 #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.» Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade. Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home.Check out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I am joined by Raya Thorne, occultist, psychic, and spiritual mentor. Raya recounts her troubled childhood, early ghost encounters, and teenage experiments in the occult and witchcraft. She describes terrifying encounters with summoned entities, details an ongoing working with a demon of the Goetia, and reveals her current understanding of the nature of spirit pacts and psychic connections. Raya also reflects on the role of trauma in awakening psychic gifts, shares her thoughts on the connection between protection spells and personal boundaries, and warns of the dangers of spiritual psychosis and ego inflation when practicing magick. … Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Middle class up-bringing in Australia 02:47 - Effects of isolation after premature birth 05:04 - Neglect and sensitivity to energy 07:25 - Chaotic household and learning to read people 09:32 - Ongoing work with childhood trauma 11:28 - Spiritual bypass and terrifying magickal experiences 16:27 - Why magicians should have therapy 17:51 - Spiritual psychosis and ego inflation 20:25 - Deconstructing the persona 24:29 - Which therapies Raya used 29:08 - Should Raya become a therapist? 31:06 - Childhood ghost encounters 34:18 - Early magickal workings 36:39 - Deep listening and interpreting intuition 38:53 - Local spirit encounters and violent dream 42:00 - Seeing spirits 45:12 - Dramatic exorcism by neighbour 50:18 - Reflection on sharing vulnerable stories 54:18 - Trauma and the new age 55:15 - Teenage magickal experiments summoning demons and the dead 01:02:41 - Seeking power through magick 01:05:06 - Similarities to the Labyrinth movie 01:06:36 - Terrifying Goetia demon experience 01:10:12 - Raya's understanding of how to work with demons 01:11:16 - Working with the Goetia demon Gemory 01:15:47 - Psychic connection to demons 01:20:37 - Connecting directly to demons vs using protection 01:27:04 - Personal boundaries as protection 01:29:59 - Listening to feedback from entities 01:30:56 - Intense magickal experiences in 20s 01:34:09 - Shapeshifter encounter 01:36:38 - Ormus, remote viewing, tantra, and telekinesis 01:39:32 - Sequel plans … To find our more about Raya Thorne, visit: - https://www.rayathorne.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

PRE-SEASON IS DONE...NOW WHAT? Tabs is back from holiday and pre‑season is finally done. The games were flat, the heatwave was ridiculous, and half the squad is still recovering from the longest World Cup ever but now things get serious. Jamie joins to break down what we learned, what we didn't, and what actually matters heading into the new Premier League season.Pre‑Season Overview Arsenal beat Girona, lost to Betis and Dortmund, drew with Como, and played a behind‑closed‑doors friendly. With so many players away, pre‑season was more about fitness than form. Hale End kids like MLS, Dowman, Salmon and Nwaneri impressed, while Tzolis looked the most “ready” of the new faces.Highlights & Lowlights Tzolis' versatility, two‑footedness and set‑piece quality stood out. Ben White's return was important given Timber and Saliba's absences. Meslier looked sharp and has likely overtaken Kepa as No.2. Defensive shakiness vs Betis and Dortmund was noted but contextualised; missing Rice, Saka, Saliba, Timber, Raya, Ødegaard and more.Transfers & Squad Shape This is where things get interesting. Bruno Guimarães arrives as a major reinforcement, giving Arsenal a midfield of Bruno, Merino, Zubimendi and MLS before Rice even returns. We discuss what Bruno actually offers; progression, aggression, end product, and the ability to play with or instead of Rice.MLS is now a genuine midfield option, not just a cameo kid. His presence changes rotation, changes depth, but is he surplus to requirements? Do we cash in? Rumours of touting to Chelsea & Man Utd ... there's no smoke without fire. Hale End bond v The Business of Football.Martinelli's situation gets a proper look too: why his PL output dipped, why his Champions League numbers were elite, and why the tactical environment last season didn't suit him. With Bruno, Calafiori, Ødegaard and Havertz all fit, we talk about whether Martinelli could bounce back or do we cash in for a decent fee?We also cover the right‑hand side of defence: Mosquera + White will be the pairing until Saliba and Timber return. We talk about how that might hold up, and what type of reinforcements may be neededAre Arsenal Ready? Probably not fully; but neither is anyone else. The World Cup has left the entire league undercooked. Arsenal's opening fixtures (Coventry, Villa, Chelsea, Brighton, Sunderland) will require patience and smart rotation. The key is not giving rivals a leg‑up and managing fitness carefully. Nine or ten points from the first five games, plus beating Chelsea, would be a strong start.Community Shield Preview Still technically pre‑season, but a useful test. Arsenal will be leggy, City will be leggy, and the result won't define anything but it will be fun to win and will give clues about early‑season combinations.Closing Pre‑season is done. The real stuff starts now. Arsenal look settled, experienced, and ready to grind through the early fixtures before hitting stride. As always: like, subscribe, follow @thegroveafc, and enjoy the ride.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com

If someone had handed me $1,400 in college, I would have spent every dollar shopping. In fact...I did. I walked away with bags of clothes, shoes, and accessories that made me feel happy in the moment. Years later, I can barely remember what I bought. I even accidentally threw away one of the shopping bags before realizing there was still a dress inside. Today, if you handed me that same $1,400, I'd spend it completely differently. I'd book a trip. Not because buying things is wrong. And not because spending money is bad. But because I've learned that some purchases continue adding value to your life long after the money is gone. For me, those purchases are experiences. In this episode, I'm sharing why I believe experiences are worth budgeting for, what research says about experiences and happiness, and how to spend intentionally on the things that truly enrich your life—without sacrificing your financial goals. Because building wealth isn't just about growing your bank account. It's about creating a life that your money allows you to fully enjoy.   In this episode, we discuss: Why experiences often create more lasting happiness than material purchases What research says about spending money on experiences versus things How travel and shared experiences become part of your story Why experiences often strengthen relationships and create lasting memories How experiences can help you discover what you truly value Why intentional spending looks different for everyone Why meaningful experiences don't have to be expensive How to balance financial goals with enjoying your life today Letting go of guilt around spending on what matters most How to build a budget that reflects your values instead of someone else's expectations   This episode is especially helpful if you: Feel guilty spending money on travel or experiences Want to enjoy life without feeling like you're falling behind financially Are trying to balance saving money with creating meaningful memories Want your spending to better reflect your values Have financial goals but don't want to put your life completely on hold Are working toward a life that feels both financially secure and deeply fulfilling   Why this matters: Managing your money isn't about saying no to everything you enjoy. It's about making intentional decisions that support both your future and your present. When your spending reflects what truly matters to you, money becomes more than numbers on a spreadsheet. It becomes a tool for creating memories, strengthening relationships, exploring new places, and building a life that feels rich in more ways than one. The goal isn't to spend more. The goal is to spend better. To spend on the experiences, people, and priorities that continue adding value long after the money is gone. Because when your budget aligns with your values, it becomes easier to spend confidently, save intentionally, and let go of the guilt that so often surrounds money.   Timestamps: [01:23] Raya shares her evolution with spending: some purchases continue adding value to your life long after the money is gone. [04:40] Research has shown that experiences bring more lasting happiness over material purchases. Experiences become a part of our story. [09:07] Raya shared the background of her first international trip with her then-boyfriend. It was quite intense for 23-year-olds who had never traveled together. [13:06] There is a big difference between mindless spending and intentional spending. If it's planned for and fits in your budget, don't feel guilty for spending.   Resources Mentioned: Episode #143: My Travel Bucket List and Destination Experiences Request a free money call with Raya City Girl Savings Personal Finance Portfolio Financial Focus Coaching Program If this episode encouraged you to think differently about your spending, I hope you'll take a moment to ask yourself a simple question: What experiences matter most to me? Because once you're clear on the answer, you can start building a budget that reflects it. Your financial goals and your life experiences don't have to compete with each other. With planning, intention, and the right financial systems, they can work together. Money isn't just meant to be managed well; it's meant to support a life you're excited to live. You are not behind…you are building. Consistency compounds. The steady work you're doing now is shaping your next level.

Comedian and writer Eliot Glazer (Broad City, New Girl) returns to the podcast! He shares how a group blind date quickly turned into a one-on-one nightmare with a horrible, drunk Jubilee "celebrity." Plus, Elliot and Nicole talk about what it's like to date an NPC, ask what happened to the whimsy in men's fashion, and discuss learning to be a better gay.Check out Eliot's new book, The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Gay, out Aug 11th.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:• Hers: Sponsored by Hers. Visit forhers.com/dateme to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.• Hinge: Try Hinge's new feature, Friend's Take. Send your link to the group chat and let the people who know you best do the talking. hin.ge/WhyWontYouDateMe• Audible: Find your next laugh on Audible. Stories that speak to you. New members can start listening with a 30-day free trial at Audible.com/DATEME• Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at plannedparenthood.org/defend• BetterHelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/dateme today to get 10% off your first month.• Squarespace: Head to squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.Check out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eltern können eine Menge sein: liebevoll, locker, kontrollierend, abwesend oder auch eine große Moralinstanz und Stütze. Trotzdem erzählen die meisten von uns ihnen nicht alles. Genau darum geht's heute. Was wissen eure Eltern nicht über euch - und sollten es auch bloß nicht erfahren? Habt ihr ihnen schon mal was geklaut? Habt ihr ihnen nie von eurer Sexualität erzählt oder dass ihr aus der Kirche ausgetreten seid? Verheimlicht ihr ihnen Geschichten, die sie traurig machen würden? Egal, was es ist – was Großes oder nur eine Kleinigkeit - heute könnt ihr alles rauslassen!

As triathletes, many of us simply open TriDot, complete the workout, and move on. But what if your brain processes training differently? The good news is that neurodivergent athletes can not only succeed, they can thrive. This week, Coach Raya Usher joins the podcast to discuss what it's like to train and race as a neurodivergent athlete. Drawing from both her personal experience and her work as a coach, Raya shares the strategies she's developed to help athletes adapt their training, build confidence, and maximize their potential. From navigating day-to-day workouts to managing the unique challenges of race day, this episode is filled with tips for athletes and coaches alike. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, coach athletes with different learning styles, or simply want to better understand how people experience training differently, Raya shares valuable insights into creating a more effective and inclusive approach to endurance sports.For more information visit Raya's blog: https://www.precision-coaching.co.uk/rayas-blog-2

Hayley Sproull wears many hats. Along with being one of the hosts of ZM's Breakfast show, she's a television host, a podcaster, an actor, writer, and a comedian. She's also newly single, and her recent dating escapades have led to the creation of her newest comedy show – ‘Sproull On The Prowl'. “Every year I make a comedy show, and every year it gets harder to think about what the theme is going to be,” she told Jack Tame. “I don't have a lot of hardship, you know, I haven't really overcome a lot in my life – so it gets harder.” In the past Sproull has done shows about things like her body, being in a long-term relationship, and what it's like being child-free by choice and living that life in your thirties. “Then I was like, I don't know what's next, and then I went through a massive break up.” “While it is very sad to go through a life-changing breakup, there in the back of your mind, you're like, “there's your content.”” It's been a fair bit of time since Sproull last dealt with the dating market —15 years to be exact— and things have changed quite a bit. “Lots has changed,” she told Tame. “Physically for sure things have changed ... but I think, like, I'm so much more confident, right? “And you are very aware of what you will and won't accept from people now. I don't have a lot of, and I'm not looking, I'm not out there looking for a husband or anything.” “I'm just looking for decent people to have a good time with.” And that's not even mentioning the dating apps, which Sproull now has extensive experience with – Tinder, Feeld, and even Raya, the dating app for the rich and famous. “I mentioned one of them in my show, a super famous singer-songwriter with a number one hit song that's dated lots of celebrities popped up and I swiped on him because I thought it'd be funny,” she explained. “I screenshotted it because I wanted to tell everyone who I saw and the app kicks you off immediately.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Devon Walker (SNL, Big Mouth) returns to the podcast to join Nicole for a chat about "goblintimacy", the new dating trend where you skip putting your best foot forward. Nicole shares the details of her terrifyingly chaotic NYC taxi ride, the wild energy of the city after the Knicks championship win, and addresses those recent internet comments about her hair. Plus, they conduct a very important investigation into Willem Dafoe's notoriously huge hog, Nicole breaks down the extensive list of Hollywood actors in her romantic "stable," and they discuss the importance of knowing your STD status.Check out Devon's podcast, My Favorite Lyrics. You can watch Nicole's episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=LnjB1YWatF8Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastFollow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pop Culture Thursday: Jared reads the latest celebrity headlines from Page Six and gives his unfiltered takes!Love Is Blind casting singles in New York CityRosie O'Donnell opens up about MounjaroRaya celebrity list includes Ben Affleck, Olivia Rodrigo, Kiki Palmer, John Mayer, and moreEric Roberts discusses relationship with Emma RobertsSean Evans and Kiki Palmer dating rumorsJared is on tour!

Yesterday, Alyssa followed through on her promise and got TWO new tattoos! She reveals the fresh ink and tells us the stories behind them. We kicked the show off with Good Vibes, then dove into Am I The Bleephole? where Sami's family vacation has turned into a battle over who should pay what. Alyssa's College of Knowledge returns, Mackenzie admits she's staying off the dating apps...unless she can score an invite to the celebrity-only app Raya. Bill also explains why he thinks voice notes are one of the rudest forms of communication, and if you're looking for a way out of your upcoming wedding, take a lesson from one Utah woman...and definitely don't do what she did.

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Joey's car still randomly smells like stink bait from a fishing trip. Nancy got to experience it after Joey made her sniff the air vent when the car had been baking in the sun. Producer Karly was woken up by a phone call from the boss, Rich Bailey, on Saturday morning. She thought something was wrong at the station, but he was really calling to get help setting up Venmo for someone buying a WIVK shirt. Monday Morning Wake-Up Calls are back! Joey and Nancy called 7-year-old Karson to wake him up. Joey, Nancy, and Karly recapped Friday night's Neal McCoy concert at Country Tonite Theatre. They loved how funny he was, the random Christmas songs, and his surprise Michael Jackson performance. Karly was annoyed by the nonstop autograph line that kept interrupting the show. Hot Tea: Bunnie XO bought herself a $500,000 Rolls-Royce after her divorce and rode off in it with her new boyfriend. LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers. New fashion trend- fold over jeans that are designed to look unbuttoned and falling down. After hearing about people base jumping off Seattle's Space Needle, the show asked where listeners would trespass if they knew they wouldn't get arrested. Answers included underneath Dollywood roller coasters, Dolly Parton's rumored secret room, Graceland's upstairs, Ripley's Aquarium, and underneath Neyland Stadium. The show discussed Megan Moroney saying she's happily single during her Cloud Nine Tour but plans to get back into dating when it's over. That led to a conversation about the celebrity dating app Raya and how Karly should get on it. Lucky 7 for Dollywood tickets Joey and Nancy reacted to a viral video of a woman on a Carnival cruise scratching a foot fungus with a dining room fork. Carnival reportedly removed the utensil from service. Nancy said she may start bringing her own silverware everywhere she goes. Shockingly, Joey actually ate at a church potluck. He did admit that most of what he chose looked store bought. Nancy talked about her husband's idea to start raising cattle on their farm. After discussing fencing, feeding, and the fact that their kids would probably name the cows and refuse to eat them, she decided buying local beef sounds much easier. Morgan Wallen rolled his ankle during a show. Nancy shared all the rehab exercises she's learned while recovering from her own ankle injury and joked that Morgan should take notes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey's car still randomly smells like stink bait from a fishing trip. Nancy got to experience it after Joey made her sniff the air vent when the car had been baking in the sun. Producer Karly was woken up by a phone call from the boss, Rich Bailey, on Saturday morning. She thought something was wrong at the station, but he was really calling to get help setting up Venmo for someone buying a WIVK shirt. Monday Morning Wake-Up Calls are back! Joey and Nancy called 7-year-old Karson to wake him up. Joey, Nancy, and Karly recapped Friday night's Neal McCoy concert at Country Tonite Theatre. They loved how funny he was, the random Christmas songs, and his surprise Michael Jackson performance. Karly was annoyed by the nonstop autograph line that kept interrupting the show. Hot Tea: Bunnie XO bought herself a $500,000 Rolls-Royce after her divorce and rode off in it with her new boyfriend. LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers. New fashion trend- fold over jeans that are designed to look unbuttoned and falling down. After hearing about people base jumping off Seattle's Space Needle, the show asked where listeners would trespass if they knew they wouldn't get arrested. Answers included underneath Dollywood roller coasters, Dolly Parton's rumored secret room, Graceland's upstairs, Ripley's Aquarium, and underneath Neyland Stadium. The show discussed Megan Moroney saying she's happily single during her Cloud Nine Tour but plans to get back into dating when it's over. That led to a conversation about the celebrity dating app Raya and how Karly should get on it. Lucky 7 for Dollywood tickets Joey and Nancy reacted to a viral video of a woman on a Carnival cruise scratching a foot fungus with a dining room fork. Carnival reportedly removed the utensil from service. Nancy said she may start bringing her own silverware everywhere she goes. Shockingly, Joey actually ate at a church potluck. He did admit that most of what he chose looked store bought. Nancy talked about her husband's idea to start raising cattle on their farm. After discussing fencing, feeding, and the fact that their kids would probably name the cows and refuse to eat them, she decided buying local beef sounds much easier. Morgan Wallen rolled his ankle during a show. Nancy shared all the rehab exercises she's learned while recovering from her own ankle injury and joked that Morgan should take notes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Drag queen Lydia B Kollins (Drag Race S17, All Stars S10) joins Nicole to spill the behind-the-scenes tea on her iconic Drag Race showmance with Kori King. Find out just how strict production really is when it comes to off-screen flirting, what it was like having their first kiss during a lip sync for your life, plus the reason why she fully ghosted Kori after filming wrapped.Plus, Lydia opens up about her history of dating women and "dabbling in the puss." She explains why she believes it's easier to love a woman than a man, and why she builds her live shows specifically for her sapphic fans. Finally, hear the story of why RuPaul personally bestowed her with the middle name "Butthole."Get tickets to her tour with Kori King and Suzie Toot, "ButtTootKing" at ButtTootKing.com.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:• SmileSet: Listeners of our show get an additional 35% discount when they go to smileset.com/dateme. With this discount, you can get the smile of your dreams for under 13 hundred bucks!• Squarespace: Head to squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.• Sleep Doctor: Take back your sleep. Find out how at sleepdoctor.com.• Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at plannedparenthood.org/defendCheck out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 204: On The Road by Kathryn Borel Jr This month's dead pilot is On the Road, Kathryn Borel Jr.'s daring reimagining of Jack Kerouac's iconic novel. Instead of trying to recreate a literary classic beat for beat, Kathryn takes its spirit and builds something entirely her own. It's exactly the kind of ambitious swing we love celebrating on Dead Pilots Society.   Kathryn's credits include Rush, American Dad!, Anne with an E, and Kung Fu, and she's currently working on Damon Lindelof's upcoming limited series The Chain. She's also the author of the memoir Corked.   The cast features Kelly Marie Tran (The Last Jedi, Raya and the Last Dragon), Zosia Mamet (Girls, Laid), Rebecca Pidgeon (Euphoria, State and Main), and Brian McElhaney of BriTANicK (Pizza Movie).   Video of the live table read is available exclusively to Maximum Fun members. Become a member for as little as $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join.   And don't forget to check out Andrew's documentary Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story at  https://www.reddkrossfilm.com/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots

Diesmal gings um eure Herzensthemen. Ihr habt Raya Petke erzählt, wofür ihr euch engagiert! Setzt ihr euch für das Sichtbarmachen von Sexismus, die Sicherheit von Menschen in Kriegsgebieten oder die Aufklärung über Rechtsextremismus ein? Oder auch gegen das Clubsterben und Gentrifizierung? Was tut ihr dafür? Ehrenamtlich arbeiten, Petitionen unterschreiben, demonstrieren?

Comedians Sara Weinshenk and Maddi Mays are back together for one of the funniest SHENK episodes yet. From embarrassing high school singing telegrams and disastrous Raya dates to Love Island drama, relationship "icks," bad exes, dirty bathrooms, Comic-Con obsessions, and the absolute chaos of modern dating, nothing is off limits. The conversation also dives into bisexual dating, dating apps, religion in relationships, comedy, dating horror stories, and the tiny things that instantly ruin attraction. If you've ever had the ick, survived a terrible first date, or wondered why dating keeps getting weirder, this episode is for you. Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week featuring comedians, comics, and hilarious conversations from inside the Los Angeles comedy scene. Follow Maddi Mays: https://www.instagram.com/maddimays #SHENK #SaraWeinshenk #MaddiMays #ComedyPodcast #Dating #StandUpComedy

Lil Rel Howery and Karlous Miller pull up to Lip Service for an unfiltered conversation about modern dating, relationships, and everything in between. They debate whether people really lose themselves in relationships, if men should be more open about not always being in the mood for sex, and whether dating someone within your friend group is ever worth the risk. The laughs continue as the conversation shifts to dating apps, Raya, celebrity relationships, exes, and the pros and cons of dating another comedian. Lil Rel also shares eerie stories from filming Haunted Heist, sparking a hilarious discussion about ghosts, horror movies, and paranormal experiences. From relationship red flags to comedy and creepy encounters, this episode delivers plenty of laughs, honest conversations, and unforgettable stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard to believe we're already halfway through 2026. One thing I've learned over the years is that time is going to keep moving whether we're paying attention or not. That's why I've made it a habit to set annual goals, revisit them regularly, and share my progress publicly. At the end of 2025, I shared my personal and business goals for 2026. Now that we've reached the halfway point of the year, it's time for a check-in. In this episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what's working, what's not, what goals are on track, and where I need to refocus for the second half of the year. We'll talk about everything from health goals and reducing stress to business growth, podcast downloads, content creation, and the realities of running a business in today's economy. My hope is that this episode encourages you to pause and do your own mid-year review. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop, reflect, and make intentional adjustments before the year gets away from you.   In this episode, we discuss: Progress toward my personal health and wellness goals What I've learned about slowing down, reducing stress, and prioritizing recovery My progress toward maxing out my Roth IRA in 2026 Why my honeymoon and wedding plans have shifted Efforts to reduce screen time and be more intentional with technology What the first half of 2026 has taught me about managing a full life The current state of City Girl Savings and our business goals Revenue, profitability, and navigating economic uncertainty Podcast growth, content creation, and audience building Why consistency matters even when results take longer than expected The mindset I'm carrying into the second half of the year   This episode is especially helpful if you: Set goals at the beginning of the year and haven't revisited them Feel behind on your personal or financial goals Want motivation to reset and refocus for the second half of the year Are working toward health, money, or business goals Need a reminder that progress isn't always linear Want a realistic look at what goal pursuit actually looks like   Why this matters: Too many people treat goals like a January activity. They set ambitious intentions, get excited for a few weeks, and then never revisit them until December. But real progress happens when you're willing to check in honestly along the way. A mid-year review isn't about judging yourself for what hasn't happened yet. It's about recognizing what's working, acknowledging what needs adjustment, and deciding how you want to move forward. Some goals will be ahead of schedule. Some will be behind. Some may need to change entirely. That's not failure. That's life. The goal isn't perfection. The goal is staying engaged with the life you're trying to build. Often, the willingness to reassess and adjust is what ultimately creates the results you're looking for.   Timestamps: [02:21] Raya breaks down her progress on her first personal goal of 2026 – improving her health for long-term functioning. This goal was harder to measure, but indicators of growth exist. [06:03] Raya's honeymoon and courthouse wedding timeframe has been pushed out. This goal likely will not be achieved in 2026.  [10:57] After 5 months of no breaks in daily workouts, Raya learned she needs to prioritize recovery (which means more frequent traveling)! [14:36] A business goal is to increase newsletter growth by 20%. Currently, this goal is trending about 4%. Raya shares things that can help improve this before the year ends.   Resources Mentioned: Episode #209: My Personal and Business Goals for 2026 Request a free money call with Raya City Girl Savings Personal Finance Portfolio Financial Focus Coaching Program   If you've been feeling behind on your goals, consider this your reminder that there's still plenty of year left. You don't need to wait until January to reset. You don't need a perfect first half of the year to have a strong second half. The truth is, most meaningful progress doesn't happen in a straight line. Some goals move faster than expected. Others take longer. Some priorities shift completely because life shifts. One of the biggest lessons I've learned over the years is that goals aren't just about achieving an outcome. They're about who you become in the process. They're about building consistency, learning from setbacks, making adjustments, and continuing to move forward even when things don't go exactly according to plan. So if you've fallen behind in an area of your life, give yourself permission to be honest about where you are without judging yourself for it. Then decide what the next best step looks like from here. Maybe that means recommitting to a goal. Maybe it means adjusting the goal. Maybe it means celebrating progress you've overlooked because you're too focused on what hasn't happened yet. Whatever your situation, don't let the first half of the year determine the second half. Take time to reflect. Acknowledge how far you've come. Make the adjustments you need to make. Then keep building. Remember: You are not behind…you are building. Consistency compounds. The steady work you're doing now is shaping your next level.  

What happens to a family when "wellness" stops meaning saunas and cold plunges and starts meaning keeping the lights on? In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS, talks with Russell Meyerowitz, founder of the Parkinson's Wellness Fund, about how the needs of families living with Parkinson's have shifted from health-and-wellness support toward urgent emergency relief — and what that means for the clinicians who serve them. Russell shares why his organization issues no-judgment relief grants for everything from walkers and ramps to groceries and utility bills, why they're now fielding two to three applications every 24 hours, and how those years on the front lines led to the launch of Raya Health, a subscription-based care-coordination platform that keeps a family's medications, appointments, documents, and clinical notes in one shared place. He and Erin dig into the continuity-of-care gaps neuro clinicians see every day, why care coordination is crucial, and the forthcoming "Ask Raya" feature for surfacing medication and exercise trends over time. It's a warm, candid conversation about being proactive instead of reactive — and about having a stranger in your corner when Parkinson's makes life feel like survival. Links mentioned:  Parkinson's Wellness Fund — parkinsonswellnessfund.org Raya Health — raya-health.com Instagram: Parkinson's Wellness Fund and Raya Health HQ Use this promo code for 100% free access to Raya Health! RAYALOVESNEURO

Drag queen icon Willam (Drag Race S4, host of Race Chasers) returns! She joins Nicole to break down the mathematical formula for the optimal orgy, the proper etiquette for passing good trade around to your drag sisters, and what really goes down inside LA's underground sex dungeons. Willam also reveals her pro tips for scheduling multiple hookups in one night and confesses the absolute kinkiest thing she's ever done. Plus, hear the hot story of how she met her 6'6" lawyer ex-husband at the door of Micky's, why she turned to OnlyFans to pay her two mortgages, and why she simply has to stop hooking up with the contestants on her new dating show, Love's a Drag.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:• Firstleaf: Get personalized wines, delivered. Head to TryFirstleaf.com/DATEME to sign up and you'll get 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping for an entire year• Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6r90n6 #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.• Audible: Listen to Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent, available now on Audible. Go to Audible.com/headswillrollseries to start listening today.• Wayfair: Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.Check out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I often think back to a time in my life when I was digging through couch cushions looking for enough money to order takeout. Not because I didn't have access to money…but because I had already spent it. Every dollar. Every credit card limit. Every option…and if you had looked at my life from the outside, you probably wouldn't have thought anything was wrong. I was living in Los Angeles. I was in college. I had the clothes, the social life, and the experiences I wanted, but behind the scenes, my finances were completely out of control. In this episode, I'm sharing the story of how taking control of my money didn't just change my finances, it changed my life. We'll talk about the wake-up call that forced me to stop avoiding my reality, the mindset shifts that helped me regain control, and the unexpected ways financial stability created more peace, confidence, and freedom. Because if your money feels like it's running your life right now, I want you to know that it doesn't have to stay that way.   In this episode, we discuss: The spending habits that led me into financial chaos in my early twenties How credit cards allowed me to maintain a lifestyle I couldn't actually afford The wake-up call that forced me to take responsibility for my finances Why gaining control of your money starts with awareness, not restriction How budgeting helped me stop reacting and start making intentional decisions The connection between money management and mental peace Why financial control creates options, flexibility, and confidence The shift from living for today to building for the future Why making more money alone doesn't solve financial problems The first steps you can take to regain control of your finances   This episode is especially helpful if you: Feel like you're making money but never getting ahead Struggle with overspending or impulse spending Feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed about your finances Want more control over your money and financial decisions Are working toward financial freedom but aren't sure where to start Feel like your money is running your life instead of supporting it   Why this matters: A lot of people believe financial freedom starts when they make more money, but often, financial freedom starts when they gain control of the money they already have. Because without control, more income simply creates more opportunities to repeat the same patterns. Control isn't about restriction. It's about awareness. It's about understanding what's coming in, what's going out, and making decisions that align with the life you want to build. When you gain control of your money, something bigger starts to happen. You stop living in constant reaction mode. You stop avoiding your accounts. You stop feeling like every unexpected expense is a crisis. Over time, you create something that many women are truly looking for: peace. Not because everything is perfect, but because you know where you stand and where you're going. That's where financial freedom begins.   Timestamps: [02:13] Raya shares how she fully leaned into the "LA lifestyle", even though she didn't have the funds to support it. [05:18] Not paying rent on time led to an almost-eviction. This is the catalyst that forced Raya to change her money habits. [10:07] The biggest shifts that came from proper money management were more personal than financial. For example, Raya gained a level of peace she didn't even know was missing. [13:45] You can make good money and still feel stuck if you don't have control. It's not about how much you make, it's what you do with what you make.   Resources Mentioned: Episode #1: Big City Spender to City Girl Saver: How City Girl Savings Came to Be Request a free money call with Raya City Girl Savings Personal Finance Portfolio Financial Focus Coaching Program   If you've ever felt like your finances are creating more stress than peace, this episode is your reminder that change doesn't happen all at once. It starts with awareness. It starts with one honest look at your numbers. It starts with one intentional decision to stop avoiding and start paying attention. You don't have to wait for a financial breaking point to take control of your money. You can start building that control (and the freedom that comes with it) today. You are not behind—you are building. Consistency compounds. The steady work you're doing now is shaping your next level.

Drag queen June Jambalaya (Drag Race S14) joins Nicole to discuss hiding her drag career from her dates, being engaged twice, and leaving her fiancé to compete on Drag Race. Plus, Nicole and June discuss the best city to be depressed in, reveal the wildest things they've done to impress a man, and June shares her amazing date after being set up by Kerri Colby.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:• Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/DATEME — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad• Squarespace: Head to squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.• Audible: Listen to Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent, available now on Audible. Go to Audible.com/headswillrollseries to start listening today.• Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at PlannedParenthood.org/defendCheck out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Überall gibt's Verbote! Vapen aufm Schulhof, ohne Ticket Bahn fahren, Stille an Feiertagen - aber welche dieser Regeln findet ihr unnötig? Das hat Raya Petke euch gefragt, aber auch: Wenn ihr selbst etwas verbieten dürftet - was wäre das?

Régulièrement, l'équipe de Folie Douce partage avec vous les extraits les plus marquants des épisodes du podcast. Aujourd'hui, on vous propose de réécouter l'autrice Elizabeth Gilbert.Dans cet extrait, Elizabeth Gilbert évoque sa relation amoureuse avec sa meilleure amie, Raya, et la charge mentale dévolue aux femmes et minorités, enfermées dans ce carcan par les personnes que cela arrange. Lorsqu'on demande aux femmes ce qu'elles veulent, elles répondent : être seules.Vous trouverez cet entretien sous deux formes : l'une complètement en anglais, l'autre doublée et expliquée en français par moi-même si vous préférez (les deux se trouvent séparément dans le flux du podcast, suivez les drapeaux !)Le lendemain de l'enregistrement de cet épisode - une dinguerie vous verrez -, je n'avais qu'une idée en tête : écrire à Elizabeth Gilbert, garder le lien avec elle. Cette femme a un charisme fou. Je le sais depuis 2006, lorsqu'elle a publié Mange, Prie, Aime, un livre qui a inspiré des millions de femmes - dont moi. Vingt ans plus tard, elle publie un livre poignant, Jusqu'à la rivière, dont elle estime qu'il est « la suite » de ce premier best seller. Le contenu en est bien plus sombre. Il lui a fallu huit ans pour avoir la force de « retourner en enfer » pour raconter l'histoire d'amour destructrice vécue avec son âme-soeur, Raya, atteinte d'un cancer en phase terminale et dépendante à la cocaïne et à l'héroïne. Elizabeth Gilbert, elle, était dépendante à l'idée qu'elle devait sauver Raya. Si, sur le papier, elle avait l'air d'être la « personne saine et altruiste », elle a compris ensuite qu'elle était « tout aussi folle, peut-être plus » que sa compagne. C'est ça, la « codépendance » un concept mal connu en France, qu'elle décrit d'une façon limpide : déverser dans l'autre tout ce qu'on est, puis rester « mains tendues, en espérant récupérer une miette de l'amour qu'on a déversé ». Elizabeth Gilbert est allée aux Codépendants Anonymes, et a fait ce fameux « programme en douze étapes » qui implique un bilan moral total, qu'elle décrit comme le moment le plus salvateur de sa vie.Elle me charme. Elle me fait rire. La conclusion à laquelle elle aboutit dans ce livre est exactement la même que celle à laquelle j'ai abouti dans Enfin Seule. Elle explore la nécessité pour les êtres humains, en particulier les femmes, de trouver l'apaisement dans une capacité reconquise d'être enfin heureuse seule.C'est pour ça que cet entretien m'a bouleversée. Je sais déjà qu'il vous plaira !Faites moi des retours sur les réseaux sociaux et n'oubliez pas de mettre des étoiles partout ! Ça aide Folie Douce à essaimer

What happens when being a doctor becomes the only thing you believe yourself to be?In this deeply personal solo episode of Limitless MD, Dr. Vikram Raya explores one of the most overlooked challenges physicians face—not burnout, finances, or career decisions, but identity.For years, Dr. Raya believed that everything he had sacrificed, studied, and worked for pointed toward a single role: physician. Yet as his desire for greater freedom, impact, and fulfillment grew, he found himself wrestling with a question many doctors quietly carry:"If I build something outside of medicine, am I betraying everything I've worked for?"Through personal stories, mindset shifts, and lessons learned from coaching thousands of physicians, Vikram unpacks why so many doctors feel trapped by a single identity and how expanding beyond that identity can unlock new opportunities, resilience, wealth, and fulfillment.This episode is a powerful reminder that medicine can be a meaningful part of your life without becoming the entirety of who you are.“The goal isn't to become less of a doctor. The goal is to become more of yourself.”— Dr. Vikram RayaIn This Episode:Why physicians often tie their entire identity to medicineThe hidden dangers of defining yourself by a single roleHow burnout becomes more painful when identity is attached to workThe mindset shift that changed Dr. Raya's lifeWhat it means to become a "Doctorpreneur"Why your self-concept determines the opportunities you pursueThe importance of creating a second arena outside medicineBuilding confidence and self-worth beyond your clinical careerHow communities and masterminds expand possibilityWhy multidimensional physicians are more resilientThe connection between identity, wealth, and personal growthHow the Eight Forms of Wealth create an antifragile lifeKey Takeways:1. You Are Not Your JobBeing a physician is something you do—not the entirety of who you are. When your identity becomes fused to your profession, every challenge at work can feel like a challenge to your worth.2. Expansion Creates OpportunityMany physicians aren't held back by a lack of intelligence or ability. They're held back by an identity that hasn't expanded enough to allow new opportunities in.3. Build a Second ArenaWhether it's investing, entrepreneurship, fitness, writing, coaching, or philanthropy, creating a second arena allows you to discover new dimensions of yourself and build resilience outside of medicine.4. Community Changes What's PossibleSurrounding yourself with physicians who are investors, entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and creators helps expand your vision of what's available to you.5. True Wealth Is MultidimensionalFinancial success alone isn't enough. Lasting fulfillment comes from developing multiple forms of wealth including relationships, health, purpose, impact, mindset, and adventure.Connect with Vikram:

Comedian and friend Liza Treyger (Night Owl, host of That's Messed Up) returns to the podcast! She shares her sobering experience hiring a Zoom stripper for a bachelorette party, how Heated Rivalry changed her life, and the struggle of making friends easily while her dating life remains in the dumps. Liza tells the story about how she got scammed by a stylist while making her Netflix special, her goal to quit weed for a relationship, and why she believes it's an actual safety hazard to date a man who isn't completely obsessed with you.Watch Liza's special, Night Owl on Netflix.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:• BetterHelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/dateme today to get 10% off your first month.• Audible: Listen to Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent, available now on Audible. Go to Audible.com/headswillrollseries to start listening today.Check out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You may have noticed this is NOT a Midweek Mini. We loved this episode and wanted to put it out sooner rather than later. So here is a full length episode on a Wednesday....Thailand has been climbing higher and higher on our travel bucket lists, and after hearing Raya's experience, we think it's going to move up yours too. Raya joins us to share how her family of five spent 12 incredible nights exploring Thailand using points, miles, hotel credits, and a little bit of flexibility. We talk through everything from flying long-haul with kids in economy and booking luxury Hyatt hotels to finding ethical elephant experiences and navigating domestic flights around the country. Raya also opens up about the travel mishaps they faced—including fake sunscreen, lost luggage, a stomach bug, and a medical emergency abroad—and how travel insurance and incredible hotel service helped turn a stressful situation into a manageable one. If Thailand is on your wish list or you're simply looking for practical family travel tips, this episode is packed with advice that will help you travel smarter and with more confidence.Mentioned in this Episode:Travel Party of 5 PodcastRelief Band - Use code WONDERLAND for 25% off!Elephant ExcursionBoat TourChasingMemories.co (travel insurance)Find Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:Comfrt.com 15% OFFRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)CardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Our Favorite Credit CardsWe may receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards

Drag queen icon Bosco (Drag Race S14, All Stars S10) makes her return to toss even more shade. She shares why the secret to polished drag is having mean friends, how to filter out dumb men in your dating life, and trades stories with Nicole about their most questionable fashion eras. They also discuss facial feminization surgery (and the boy queens getting it) and why we all need some more razzle dazzle in our lives. Plus, Nicole has become a human white noise machine for the nice man in her life.See Bosco on tour! Get tickets at dragfans.com. Buy 2 tickets, get the 3rd free. The whole polycule can come!Check out Bosco's new Magic The Gathering show, Spell Slayers on YouTube.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:• Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/DATEME — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad• Chime: Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to Chime.com/DATEME.• Squarespace: Head to squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.• Audible: Listen to Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent, available now on Audible. Go to Audible.com/headswillrollseries to start listening today.Check out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Note from James:Mark Pincus is one of the true OGs of the internet. You probably know him as the founder of Zynga, the company behind FarmVille, Zynga Poker, and Words With Friends. Zynga was eventually acquired by Take-Two in a transaction valued at approximately $12.7 billion. Before Zynga, Mark started Tribe, one of the first social networks—before MySpace and Facebook. He has spent more than 25 years building, failing, and studying what gets millions of people to click, play, share, and come back. His new book, Life at the Speed of Play, inspired me to start coming up with new business ideas while we were still recording.What I really love is how Mark teaches people to copy like a master without looking like a copycat. He has a framework called “Proven–Better–New.” Start with something that has already been proven. Make it obviously better. Then isolate the new idea you want to test. It's one of the best systems I've heard for creating products people actually want.We talk about the early days of Facebook and MySpace, the failure of Tribe, the gaming industry, consumer psychology, AI coding, and how agents could eventually network and work for us while we're doing something else.I loved talking with Mark. I was still thinking about this conversation afterward—and I'm literally building businesses based on what I learned. His new book is called Life at the Speed of Play. Listen to this episode, and then read the book.Episode Description:Most founders begin with an idea and then spend months—or years—trying to prove that people want it. Mark Pincus thinks that process is backward.At Zynga, Mark's teams built “failure machines”: simple systems that allowed them to test hundreds of concepts before writing the code. They put unfinished ideas in front of real users, watched what people clicked, and refused to build anything until the demand was obvious. The objective wasn't to avoid failure. It was to make failure fast, cheap, and useful.Mark explains the framework behind that process: Proven–Better–New. First, study an existing success down to every screen, click, and design decision. Then identify one improvement that current users would immediately recognize as better. Only after that should a team add the unproven idea—the part most likely to fail.James and Mark also examine the problems facing today's consumer entrepreneurs. AI has made software easier to build, but distribution has become harder. People aren't searching for new apps, established platforms restrict organic growth, and algorithmic reach isn't the same as users actively sharing something with friends.Mark uses the failure of his early social network, Tribe, to explain why virality is not enough. Tribe grew quickly but lacked retention and trust. He ignored the communities users loved because they didn't match the business model he had already chosen. That painful mistake became the foundation for much of his later product philosophy.The conversation ends with Mark's current experiments: personal AI agents modeled after members of his family, a proposed work network built specifically for agents, an enterprise AI company called Hivemind, and the difficult decision to end a four-year passion project without abandoning the instinct behind it.This is a practical conversation about testing ideas, separating instinct from ego, learning from the past, and killing the wrong product before it consumes the right opportunity.What You'll Learn:How to build a failure machine: Test headlines, offers, videos, and fake doors before investing in a finished product.How to apply Proven–Better–New: Begin with a proven behavior, make one unmistakable improvement, and isolate the risky innovation.Why distribution is now harder than development: AI can generate a prototype quickly, but it cannot guarantee attention, trust, or adoption.Why Tribe failed despite rapid growth: Virality without retention, safety, and alignment with user behavior does not create a lasting network.How to copy without becoming a copycat: Study successful products at the pixel level, preserve what works, and innovate only where it matters.When to abandon an idea: Preserve the underlying instinct, but stop funding the particular expression of it when the evidence turns against you.How AI agents may change networking: Agents could eventually search for opportunities, exchange work, build reputations, and bring useful leads back to their users.Timestamped Chapters: [02:00] Finding the “OMFG” Moment [02:58] A Note from James [05:00] Build a Failure Machine Before Building a Product [06:25] Testing Demand With Fake Doors and Broken Links [08:08] Writing Copy That People Actually Notice [10:52] Test More Ideas in a Week Than the Industry Tests in a Year [11:53] Why Neglected Products Become Innovation Labs [13:26] How Mobile Apps Slowed Product Experimentation [15:09] Can AI Bring Rapid Testing Back? [17:08] Why Consumer Technology Feels Uninvestable [18:38] The 90/10 Rule for Investable Platforms [20:08] Why Nobody Downloads New Apps Anymore [21:20] Franchises, “Spicy New,” and Healthy Platforms [23:21] The Internet's Lost Cocktail Party [27:58] Why Tribe Failed While Facebook Won [30:26] Virality Without Trust or Retention [31:31] Ignoring What Tribe's Users Actually Wanted [33:22] Facebook, Raya, and Designing for Trust [35:03] Social Networks as Lead-Generation Engines [37:12] Facebook, Instagram, and the App Nobody Knew It Wanted [37:51] Net Promoter Scores and the Feeling of Quitting a Drug [40:25] Algorithmic Virality vs. People Sharing With Friends [42:00] Building Products That Help People Create [43:47] What Entrepreneurs Should Build With AI [44:54] The Proven–Better–New Framework [47:12] What “Obviously Better” Actually Means [48:25] Why “All New Fails” [50:23] Zynga Poker and the Power of Removing One Click [52:00] What AI Does Well—and Where Humans Still Matter [54:25] Picasso, Slack, and Copying the Past [55:11] Adding Fun to Boring Enterprise Products [57:39] The Moral Arbitrage of Killing Your Ego [57:58] How to Copy Without Looking Like a Copy [59:10] Why Old Internet Mechanics Keep Returning [01:00:16] Anonymous Social Apps With an AI Twist [01:01:17] Don't Invent a New Business—Reinvent a Big One [01:02:00] Test 20 Variants Before Building One [01:02:58] Mark's Frustrating Experiments With AI Coding [01:05:29] Creating a Personal Team of AI Agents [01:07:57] Killing a Four-Year Passion Project [01:09:29] The “Social Membrane” of the Agentic Internet [01:09:57] Building a Work Network for AI Agents [01:12:16] Hivemind and the Human Side of Enterprise AI [01:13:52] Missing Twitch—and Knowing Your Zone [01:15:06] Why the Gaming Industry Still Isn't Social Enough [01:16:30] Chess Ratings, Competition, and Mark's Daughter [01:19:19] Writing Life at the Speed of Play [01:21:18] Don't Chase Every New Technology Race [01:22:05] Final ThoughtsAdditional Resources:Mark Pincus and the BookLife at the Speed of Play — official websiteLife at the Speed of Play — HarperCollins — published June 23, 2026. Mark Pincus on X — the account Mark recommends for updates on his agent-network experiments. Mark Pincus on LinkedIn Mark's interview about open-sourcing Stem Studio Zynga, Games, and Product ExamplesZynga's company history — covers its launch as a Facebook poker project and the development of FarmVille, CityVille, and Words With Friends. Words With Friends FarmVille Take-Two and Zynga acquisition announcement — the transaction carried an enterprise value of approximately $12.7 billion. Tribe.net history — the early social network Mark analyzes as a major product failure. Raya — the private community Mark discusses as an example of building trust through curation. Grow a Garden on Roblox See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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There was a time in my life where I didn't just go into debt once…I went into debt multiple times. And not small amounts. I'm talking tens of thousands of dollars…more than once. If I'm being honest, that used to be one of the most frustrating parts of my journey. Because it wasn't like I didn't know better. I had already learned the lessons. I had already gotten out of debt once. And yet somehow…I found myself right back in it again. In this episode, I'm not just talking about how to pay off debt…I'm talking about how to stay focused long enough to actually finish the journey.  Getting out of debt isn't about knowing what to do…it's about becoming someone who can stay consistent long enough to do it. And that's where routines come in.   In this episode, we discuss: Why paying off debt requires more than just knowledge or motivation The real reason people fall back into debt after getting out How inconsistency slows down your debt payoff progress Why daily awareness of your spending is a game changer How your budget gives context to your spending decisions The importance of weekly debt check-ins and staying engaged Why pre-deciding your spending helps you avoid emotional decisions How to create a strong "why" that keeps you motivated long-term Why tracking progress beyond balances helps you stay consistent   This episode is especially helpful if you: Feel like you've been in and out of debt more than once Struggle to stay consistent with your debt payoff plan Know what to do financially, but have trouble following through Feel overwhelmed or discouraged by your current debt balances Want to build better money habits while paying off debt Are ready to stay focused and actually finish your debt payoff journey   Why this matters: Getting into debt can happen quickly. Getting out of it takes time. If your habits, routines, and patterns don't support that long-term process, it becomes easy to fall into a cycle of starting and stopping. That cycle is what keeps people stuck. But when you build routines that keep you connected to your money (daily, weekly, and consistently), you stay engaged in the process. You make better decisions. You build momentum. And over time, that momentum turns into real progress. Because paying off debt isn't just about the numbers…it's about the behavior behind those numbers.   Timestamps: [00:09] Raya opens with her experiences with getting into and out of debt multiple times. [03:40] A pattern Raya had while in debt was disconnection. She wasn't aware of what she was spending. It was all about the moment. [08:00] Realizing that her spending wasn't random, Raya was able to see how her spending was tied to her identity (in a negative way). [13:45] Tracking your progress beyond balances is a great way to keep you focused on the journey.   Resources Mentioned: Episode #15: My Debt-Free Story and the Biggest Takeaways Get a Custom Budget Plan created by Raya Request a free money call with Raya City Girl Savings Personal Finance Portfolio Financial Focus Coaching Program   Getting out of debt isn't about being perfect, it's about being consistent. It's about building routines that support you even on the days you don't feel motivated. Because motivation will come and go. But your routines are what keep you moving forward. If you're on a debt payoff journey right now, you're not behind…you're in the process. Stay consistent. Stay connected. Stay committed to your plan. Give it time, because it will pay off. If you're ready for more structure, more clarity, and more support with your money, that's exactly what we build inside coaching. You can request a free money call using the link in the Resources section.

Comedian Sabrina Jalees (Mating Season) returns to the podcast! Sabrina talks about how she and her wife made a family, including picking out a sperm donor and performing a home insemination using a dog catheter. They break down the recent news about websites hosting non-consensual "sleep content" and the terrible networks of men coaching each other on how to assault their partners. Sabrina shares her attempt at a magic trick proposal while her partner dealt with a bathroom emergency, and they discuss: Can 2 butches make a right? Plus, why we need to rethink how we speak about pregnancy loss, and Sabrina makes a strong case for freezing your eggs.Check out Mating Season on Netflix.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:• FirstLeaf: Get personalized wines, delivered. Head to TryFirstleaf.com/DATEME to sign up and you'll get 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping for an entire year• Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6r90n6 #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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You ready for some good juju? This week, iconic drag queen Jujubee (Drag Race, Stop! That! Train!) joins Nicole to talk about the power of self-love and why she's officially stopped looking for a relationship. Nicole pays tribute to her first dog, Charlie, and the two discuss why the true soulmates are actually the animals in our life. Jujubee shares her philosophy on why love never dies, and opens up about the clarity she's found from being 9 years sober. She shares her best advice on having the ultimate solo date, and the two Delta Diamond Divas share their travel tips.Go see Stop! That! Train! in theatres today. Check out Jujubee's latest EP, MESS FOR YOU.Support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:• Jones Road Beauty: Use code DATEME at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad• Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/DATEME — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad• Squarespace: Head to squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.• Wayfair: Patio season is here and these deals won't last! Head to Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drag queen Trixie Mattel (Drag Race S7, All Stars 3) returns to the podcast! After experiencing how exhausting it is to navigate a private breakup while smiling through a press tour, Trixie opens up about why she is now fiercely protective of her new relationship. Nicole explains why Drag Race S7 is her all-time favorite season, and the girls discuss wild dating reality TV shows like 90 Day Fiancé, Love After Lockup, and Love on the Spectrum, plus whether Trixie would ever actually compete on The Traitors. Trixie also discusses her impersonator recent retirement, gives her honest advice to all the gay singles out there, and reveals her obsession with crime scene cleanup.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTake our listener survey and shape the future of the podcast!Support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:• Jones Road Beauty: Use code DATEME at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad• Betterhelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/dateme today to get 10% off your first month.• Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6r90n6 #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tracie Thoms (RENT, The Devil Wears Prada 2) joins Nicole to discuss her 8-year journey to join the iconic cast of RENT, the wild logic men use to avoid commitment, and why some of them want all the benefits of a girlfriend with zero of the responsibility. Tracie also breaks down the nightmare of having dated someone who tried dictate her career, and reveals why living apart from her partner has actually been the ultimate relationship hack. Plus, why does true love make you feel sleepy? And Nicole opens up about her PMDD diagnosis.I'm just such a big fan of RENT and so happy we have Joanne on, omg folks this is a big one for me personally. Rentheads unite!Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTake our listener survey and shape the future of the podcast!Support this podcast by checking out our sponsor:• Squarespace: Head to squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

World famous relationship therapist Esther Perel has been studying relationships for over 40 years. She joins Nicole to share the most common problems couples seek therapy for, the 3 types of conflicts we fight over, and how to productively resolve them. Esther discusses how to get over "icks" while dating, and challenges us to ask ourselves: what "icks" would people find in you? They also explore exactly why modern dating feels so incredibly tough right now, the fact that therapy speak has gone mainstream thanks to shows like The Sopranos, and whether that's a good or bad thing. Plus, Esther shares a wild story about her first therapy session between a man and his AI girlfriend, and she totally flips the script on Nicole to ask the ultimate question: Would you date you?Celebrate the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking book, Mating in Captivity.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTake our listener survey and shape the future of the podcast!Support this podcast by checking out our sponsor:• Chime: Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to Chime.com/DATEME.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Rachel Reid (Heated Rivalry) joins Nicole to chat about the wild, viral success of her steamy queer romance novels and the hit TV adaptation. She shares how she met her husband while performing a smelly, hockey-themed burlesque act, and the dynamic that keeps their 20-year one sided open marriage working for them. She discusses the creative process behind writing explicit romance between men, and exactly why she absolutely does not want to hear your glowing reviews of her work. Plus, Rachel opens up about navigating her recent Parkinson's diagnosis.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTake our listener survey and shape the future of the podcast!Support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:• FirstLeaf: Get personalized wines, delivered. Head to TryFirstleaf.com/DATEME to sign up and you'll get 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping for an entire year• Wayfair: Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.