Character Analysis

Character Analysis

Society EN ↓ 398 episodes

Former dating columnist educated in trauma recovery exploring dating, internet culture, and human behavior to help women spot patterns, trust their intuition, and read people better. Hosted by Christan Marashio.

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Character Analysis

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May 6, 2026

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Episodes

Celebrity Cancellations, Big Little Messes & Bad Dating Advice 18.07.2019

We talk Gaga and other celebrities who need to practice what they preach; how to get laid using Tinder, Emmy snubs, the mess that is Big Little Lies and read more Deep Thoughts from sleazy “love coach” Myles With a Y.

F*ck That Guy - Pop Culture Edition 12.07.2019

Is Aziz Ansari uncancelled? We talk Ansari's new comedy special and the Babe.net viral article that outed his bad behavior. We also discuss The Cut's expose revealing the Babe.net office was a hotbed of sexual misconduct. Plus: American Horror Story casting news, why Emma Roberts keeps getting work, angry bagel guy and the plight of the short man. THE RISE AND FALL OF BABE.NET https://www.thecut.c...

GOOP Outrage, Financial Bullying & Dates With An Ex 09.07.2019

I met up with my ex this weekend and I have thoughts. We also discuss Goop Wellness Summits and the crazy rich white ladies that love to hate them, social media thirst-trapping, and a fiancee that wants to charge her husband rent. GOOP RETREAT https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/goop-uk-wellness-summit.html#comments CAN SHE CHARGE HER HUSBAND RENT? https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/can-i-still-charge-my-b...

Bad Therapists, Wedding Fails & Signs Your Date Is Blowing You Off 28.06.2019

We talk Big Little Lies and it's questionable therapist; why some people accrue thousands in debt for a wedding; and how to handle being rejected without getting defensive. WEDDING DEBT ARTICLE: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/06/19/married-debt-couples-are-taking-out-loans-pay-their-weddings/?utm_term=.2734e56c4729

Did He Dine & Dash? 28.06.2019

A cash only bar. A man with no debit card. A woman with an appetite. What could possibly go wrong??? Read the full letter here: https://www.womenontoppodcast.com/post/bonus-episode-was-he-a-dinner-whore-or-is-she-a-bad-date Do you think he scammed her? Share your thoughts on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzO-C4bnJPx/

Gaslighters, Abusers & When To Give Second Chances 21.06.2019

We talk dating addicts & psychological abusers; eye-roll over RHONY toxic melt-downs and praise the perfection that is Laura Dern.

Bonus Episode - Beware The Man That Commits Too Soon 19.06.2019

He committed after dating only a week. Is he her Dream Man or her Worst Nightmare? Read the full dating question here https://www.womenontoppodcast.com/post/is-he-her-dream-man-or-her-worst-nightmare

Cults, Big Little Lies & Dating w/Daddy Issues 14.06.2019

Even cults have a glass ceiling. We talk spiritual guru Teal Swan and how one man might have murdered his wife to be with her. Next up is Big Little Lies and the casting Meryl Streep. In Fuck That Guy news, is "like f*cking" women on Instagram a dumpable offense? Finally, how does growing up without a Dad affect your love life? ASK POLLY: WHY DO MEN ALWAYS DISAPPOINT ME? https://www.thecut.com/201...

Flakes, Fantasy Boyfriends & Confessions of a Fuckboy 06.06.2019

Gather round, ladies. Myles With A "Y" has written a tell-all essay about his past as a fuckboy and why it's women, not men, that need to level-up. Also discussed is a soul-aching essay about crushes and why we cling to them even when all signs say the feeling isn't mutual. Oh, yeah, we parse more awful dating advice from men. The Definition of 'Fuckboy' Is Not What Bad Trend Pieces Are Telling Yo...

Toxic MasculinitY, Pervy Tinder Messages & Setting Boundaries With Men 31.05.2019

We get ragey discussing The Cut's article about incels & toxic masculinity. In this week's Fuck That Guy segment, we parse more bad dating advice from men. We also share podcasts we like by women. THE CUT https://www.thecut.com/2019/05/incel-plastic-surgery.html#comments SHITTY DATING ADVICE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4uQBKBXfJ0

F*ck That Guy - The Only Dating Advice You'll Ever Need 22.05.2019

We talk about Tony Robbins, Matthew Hussey, and why "Fuck that guy" should be your new mantra. We also parse The Rules and discuss whether they're still relevant today.

Gold Digging Guys, Body Positivity & Faux Feminist Men 16.05.2019

I ain's sayin' he's a gold digger. Oh wait. Yes I am. Our latest episode pokes fun at a man suing his ex-wife fraud because she won't give him any of her money. We also facepalmed a man who doesn't understand that body-positivity has nothing to do with what he - or any man - finds attractive. GOLD DIGGING HUSBAND https://nypost.com/2019/05/11/inside-the-most-glamorous-star-studded-fake-wedding-eve...

Break-Ups, Online Dating Scams & Dead Men On Bumble 30.04.2019

We talk about how I got dumped; a woman who got taken by an online dating scammer for a million dollars; a break-up between an ex-con and a woman desperate to have a baby; and how that guy you matched with on Bumble might actually be dead. I GOT SCAMMED FOR A MILLION DOLLARS https://www.thecut.com/2019/04/i-lost-a-million-dollars-in-an-online-dating-scam.html BOTH SIDES OF A BREAKUP https://www.th...

Sex Diaries, Trauma Triggers & Batshit Bachelorettes 23.04.2019

A run-in with a sleazy family friend triggers a shitstorm. Plus, listen to us parse a batshit bachelorette's letter and sex diary entry from a 26 year old cheating on her husband with her boss. Links. - You might want to read this before listening. https://www.thecut.com/article/sex-diary-the-graphic-designer-meeting-her-boss-at-the-bowery-hotel.html https://www.someecards.com/life/lifestyle/bache...

Dating After Trauma - Do You Keep Dating The Same Person Over and Over? 15.04.2019

Do you keep dating toxic people that make you feel unlovable and unworthy? On this episode, I share my own history of abuse and why I pursued unavailable men.

Cougars, Man Children & The #1 Reason You're Single 08.04.2019

Humblebragging about getting laid is never a good look. We're talking about men and women who refuse to date people their own age and why they do it. I also explain why people who whine the loudest about not being able to get a date are alone for a reason. Read the article discussed in the episode here https://www.glamour.com/story/men-my-age-wouldnt-date-meso-i-became-a-cougar

Are Men Threatened By Self-Sufficient Women? 28.03.2019

We talk J-Lo and why it took her so long to find a man on her level, whether men are intimidated by self-sufficient women and why getting someone to commit isn't the accomplishment you think it is.

The One About The Guy With a Massage Table In His Closet 20.03.2019

This episode covers Monica Lewinksy and how she withstood two decades of slut-shaming; douchey men with massage tables; and why settling isn't so bad.

How To Lose a Toxic Narcissist In Ten Days 12.03.2019

Narcissists are THE WORST. Today we're talking about how to deal with toxic people and signs your friend or love interest is a total douche. We'll also parse why "the za za zu" is total bullshit and only found in toxic relationships like the one Carrie had with Big.

The Bundy Tapes, Bohemian Rhapsody & The Allure of Unavailable Men 05.03.2019

Was Ted Bundy Emotionally Unavailable? Uh, I guess you could say that. Barbara and I take a deep dive into the psyches of people drawn to unavailable partners; whether or not Ted Bundy was attractive and charming or just a basic bitch; and whether Rami Malek deserved that Oscar

Minisode -The #1 Sign a Date Is Going To Flake 26.02.2019

How do you avoid getting too invested in a guy before you meet him and what are signs that he's going to flake? Introducing our weekly mini-dosde, where we'll cover a dating/sex/relationship letter submitted from a reader/listener.

Thisclose to Quitting Online Dating? Don't. 17.02.2019

Before you uninstall all your dating apps, listen to me and Dating Is Delicious founder Kira Citron discuss why so many people are struggling and what to do about it. We also discuss why dating coaches and Tinder Whisperers are big fat scams; how fear keeps us from truly connecting with people; and how I got my sexual groove back.

Dear Women: Pay For Your Own Drinks 21.01.2019

We're covering a lot this episode. To start, we discuss how to spot signs your internet date is a rage machine. Next, we explain why the wage gap is no excuse to make men pay the tab. (That's some white feminist BS.)Then we head over to Instagram and talk about the internet's latest social media obsession, Caroline Calloway, and our obsession with spoiled privileged white girls with too much money...

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