Dates and Mates Media
Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman
From navigating dating apps to overcoming the friendzone to seeking a soulmate, this ain’t your momma’s love advice! Hosted by the Official Love Expert of The Drew Barrymore Show and LA Times advice columnist, Damona Hoffman, Dates & Mates is jam-packed with interviews from your favorites celebs, authors, and experts. Dates & Mates is the 2022 Winner of The Best Podcast of the Year at The Black Podcasting Awards, #1 ranked love and relationship podcast by Cosmopolitan Magazine and a Top 10 Pick by HuffPost in the love category.
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May 12, 2026
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Episodes
Slut Shaming,Transgender Dating and Game Playing 10.08.2016 51:30
Celebrity slut-shaming, dating someone who's transgender, and when to stop playing games in the dating scene are discussed by host, Damona Hoffman and co-host, Ray Christian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Fantastic First Dates & Romance Awareness Month 03.08.2016 50:54
Romantic first dates and marriage proposals are taken to the next level as Nicole and Alexis Harris of OneLastFrog.com stop by to give their best tips on planning a special date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Cleaning Up Your Love Life 29.07.2016 43:47
Professional organizer, Monica Ray, talks about how getting organized can affect your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
The Male Perspective on Modern Love 25.07.2016 49:42
The male perspective on snooping, abstinence, and Pokemon is highlighted as Ray and Producer J take over for Damona this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
The Apple of My Armpit & Should You Ask About The NUMBER? 13.07.2016 53:07
How much does your number of sexual partners matter? Also, an age old Scandinavian courting ritual that involves armpits and apples! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Strange honeymoons & Who Spends More on Dating 07.07.2016 53:35
Do men or women drop more money on dating? And the strange origin of the honeymoon in The Romance Rollback. Plus, how to meet a man when you don’t have the time and many more listener questions are tackled in Technically Dating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Know Your Worth in a Relationship 29.06.2016 51:21
Charles J Orlando, relationship expert, gives the 10 things that keep women from finding fulfilling relationships. Plus, a monument to the gay rights movement, a secret celebrity relationship, and a Dad's desperate move in today's Dating Dish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Living with Your Ex, Which Dating App is Best, and Sex without Commitment 22.06.2016 53:18
Ever wonder which dating site is best? Damona and Ray answer that and many more hard questions from listeners in today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Dads dating after divorce, The Worst Dating Site Ever, and a Celebrity’s Sexuality Secret 14.06.2016 51:12
Do Dads have it easier dating after divorce? Also, we reveal the worst dating site ever created and discuss a major celebrity's secret sexual desires, plus much more. Tags: dating after divorce, dad dating, worst dating site, trump singles, donald trump, demi lovato, bisexuality, Tinder, Match, Match.com, survey, Cool for the Summer, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, North Carolina, Textpert, Textpert App, R...
Fear of Intimacy, Avoiding a Catfish, and Hookup Culture 08.06.2016 53:02
From fear of intimacy, how to spot a catfish, and hookup culture to online dating vs speed dating, Damona and Ray will tackling the biggest modern dating dilemmas on today's Q & a show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Modern Dating Dilemmas, Cohabiting Conundrums, Sugar Daddy Sites and more 01.06.2016 52:21
What's the deal with Johnny Depp in Dating Dish along with a new study that reveals you may actually be dating...yourself. Then, in Technically dating we'll tackle conundrums of cohabitation, sugar daddy sites and other modern dating dilemmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Time for a Dating Makeover 25.05.2016 51:31
Style guru, therapist and dating expert Kimberly Seltzer gives style tips for men and women that promote confidence in the modern dating world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Baby Boomers and Dating Technology 18.05.2016 51:25
Baby boomer online dating is on the rise but so is confusion over dating technology. Bobbi Palmer of Date Like a Grown Up joins Damona and Ray Christian, CEO of Textpert to give solutions to technical dating challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
How to Keep Your Marriage from Sucking 11.05.2016 48:54
Comedian Greg Behrendt and his wife Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt share insights from their bestselling books including "He's Just Not that Into You and "It's Just a F#%$ing Date" then discuss their next exciting project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Mom Vs Matchmaker 04.05.2016 51:00
TV Dating Expert & Matchmaker Carmelia Ray talks about her new show Mom Vs. Matchmaker and the challenges of matchmaking for young singles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Peter Pan Syndrome, Introvert Intimacy, Possessive Partners and other Dating Dilemmas 27.04.2016 54:56
TV Dating expert Damona Hoffman tackles listener questions including Peter Pan Syndrome, introvert intimacy, possessive partners and other dating dilemmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Is Texting Ruining Your Relationship? 20.04.2016 52:12
Textpert app CEO Ray Christian shares the pitfalls of texting and dating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
How to Make Yourself More Date-able 13.04.2016 50:23
Australian sexologist, Dr. Nikki, talks about her new book and dating at any stage in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
The Secret To Long-Lasting Love 06.04.2016 51:01
WeddingWire Editor Kim Forrest shares wedding tips that will stand the test of time and Casting Director Johnnie Raines casts a new show about first crushes. All in honor of Damona's 9th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
What’s Your Love Type? 31.03.2016 51:20
Love coach Kavita J. Patel shows you how to discover your dating type and help you meet the one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
The Big Deal About Bisexuality 23.03.2016 56:18
Vivid Radio Host, Sapphire, host of Sapphire's Earplay, talks sexuality and sex tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Dating Out of Your League 16.03.2016 53:42
Sports Analyst and former NFL safety Nick Ferguson talks to us about how to date out of your league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
eHarmony and eH+ 09.03.2016 54:41
eHarmony's Grant Langston talks about new matchmaking service eH+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
STAR In Your Own Love Story 02.03.2016 53:11
Love coach Cherry Norris shares the secret of how you can star in your own love story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
Married At First Sight Finale 24.02.2016 50:53
Sam role, star of the hit show Married At First Sight discusses the life-changing, social experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough
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