Dating Kinda Sucks

Let's end 2025 with a good note - an episode of the not-dead, not-defunct DKS Podcast! There's no particular topic for this episode, just Sarah and Adam catching up on their lives. Enjoy the story of Paul as told by Adam. No, not the Paul from the Bible. Another Paul, who lives in Oklahoma and is an (allegedly) abusive garbage human who terrorized and continues to terrorize someone Adam is close t...

After a 16-day trip to Japan, Sarah's got a ton of fascinating information to share, but that's not all we have planned for this chock-full episode. Adam's in his feels and doing all the dating things wrong, so you don't want to miss out on his masochistic idiocy. Plus we talk about Seattle summers, stand-up comedy, and stripper showcases. Tune in for a fascinating hour and a half!  As always, we...

On this week's episode of The DKS Podcast, we start to embrace our new name with an off-the-cuff examination of what men expect for dinner. Is it generational, situational, or negligible?   Sarah reaches a relationship milestone, Adam has a comedy emergency, and the pair discuss the new direction of the podcast, the new logo (check it out!), and our weirdness as a people about food. We also wait f...

And the DKS Podcast is back with the first episode of Season Eight! Adam and Sarah have spent the last few months gobsmacked that things have gotten exactly as bad as they have. We knew it was possible, but the reality is chilling for anyone trying to be creative, hence the use of our word "gobsmacked". But we put on our big girl panties and decided to be a shining example of optimism and hope amo...

It's our season seven finale, and we have big changes coming in 2025 and beyond! With different types of episodes covering diverse topics that include but go beyond dating and relationships, the DKS Podcast is here to stay!  This week, Adam and Sarah answer a listener question - does she actually like her boyfriend? Adam talks about dating in Tulsa and how his lack of permanence affects his abilit...

So. The crusty orange rapist won again. Now what? Sarah and Adam record a new episode after a too long hiatus to discuss the 4B movement, how to stop interacting with men at all to stay safe, screening out men who voted for the bloated shitstain, and how to retain your bodily autonomy in a society where women have been relegated to second-class citizens.  We also don't know what we're going to do...

After a little summer hiatus, Adam and Sarah return to discuss the perfect woman, break down why men seem to have ridiculous standards while women have reasonable preferences, and make fun of incels and other crusty-assed dudes who only want mommies and sex slaves. Also this week, Adam goes on too many dates, Sarah appears on Good Morning America, and your hosts answer a voicemail about love bombi...

Enjoy this classic episode from the DKS Vault, originally published in August of 2020.  In a quest to discover whether or not she enjoys adult films, Sarah has spent the past two weeks reviewing a veritable motherlode of alone time clips - a pornucopia, if you will - compiled by Adam. Watching everything from gay to fetish, trans to hotwife, Sarah's ready to talk about what she watched and what ty...

You know full well that this is going to be a great episode of the DKS Podcast! This week, Sarah and Adam discuss the massive marketing fail that is Bumble's new ad campaign, and how it was instantly clear that no women were involved in its creation or execution. Is it time to ban Bumble? Also this week, Sarah talks about Iguazu Falls in Argentina, the hosts answer an interesting call from the DKS...

Who would you rather encounter in the woods, a man or a bear? This question has proven controversial for many men in the world (and rather simple to answer for most women, overwhelmingly choosing the bear). This week, Sarah and Adam talk about how men should react to this question, expand the discussion to add some context for anyone who might be confused, and throw in a few bear puns as well. Als...

It's official - women don't need men. They can buy homes, get bank accounts, and live happy, fully satisfied lives without men getting in the way, and men don't like it. In this episode, Sarah and Adam talk about the 4B movement, an anti-dating movement from South Korea, and how it's spreading across the US too. Should crusty "alphas" with unwashed asses start to worry?  Also this week, Adam and S...

Why improve yourself and be a better man when you can just take your mid-level paycheck to a foreign country and be toxic there? This week Adam and Sarah tackle the douchiest douchebags of all time - Passport Bros. (Not literally tackling them - we just talk about why they're misogyny-filled shitbags who should be ashamed of themselves). Also this week, your hosts address a valid concern from a li...

Welcome to an extra special episode of the DKS Podcast from our vault! Sarah's trip to Venezuela has made it impossible to record an episode, so we're pulling a classic from 2019 to share with you. Adam was dating two women, Sarah was having single issues in Nashville, and we called this month "Two-Finger February". Listen, enjoy a classic episode from five years ago, and we'll catch you in the ne...

This week, Adam and Sarah discuss the costs and expenses involved in being single, dating, and being in a relationship. What precisely is the cost of loving? Also this week, Sarah and Adam talk about their birthdays, make fun of that idiot who's suing women and Facebook for being showcased in "Are We Dating The Same Guy?", answer a voicemail about lovebombing, and discuss Cape Town, South Africa a...

It's Season Seven of the DKS Podcast, and this is the season of the listener! We want your input, your feedback, and your support by sharing, reviewing, and interacting with us as much as possible! Our success comes from the community and we want to foster that community on a whole new level this year. If you haven't given us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes, now's your chance! This week, Adam...

Men have been taking center stage and talking for a long time, and as we strive for equality and equity in society, we head towards the many times in life when men should just stfu and listen. Stop mansplaining, cease playing devil's advocate, quit "just joking", give up trying to fix everything, and shut the fuck up for this fabulous new episode. Also this week, Adam and Sarah answer an email fro...

We all know that facing challenges in life makes us more resilient, stronger, more capable, and better at handling whatever life throws at us, but where should those challenges be coming from? This week, Sarah and Adam will discuss whether or not your partner should be the one to challenge you, and if so, when those challenges are appropriate. Also this week, we have an email from an Australian li...

With the holidays approaching, depression can set in, for any number of reasons. Whether it's seasonal, situational, or something else, depression is real. But you're not alone, and Sarah and Adam talk about some of the better ways to deal with those holiday doldrums. Also this week, we answer an email from a listener, about an uncommunicative partner, and Sarah tells us all about her experience i...

Men love to say that women date by the 6-6-6 rule - they want 6 feet, 6 inches, and 6 figures. But is this true? Is this why men are having difficulty finding dates, or is it their inability to look beyond their type? And is it settling to expand your type? This week, Adam and Sarah will talk about types and why men and women approach them differently. Also in this episode, a call about dating anx...

The amount of ignorance that many adult men (and a handful of women) have with regards to sex, sexual intercourse, and women’s bodies shouldn’t surprise us after seeing a bunch of crusty old white dudes legislate women’s bodies. But be prepared to be shocked at the depths this ignorance can reach. After this episode, Sarah and Adam both agree that no adult should be allowed to engage in any physic...

We're a few years out from the big shutdown due to COVID-19, and we've moved on from being worried about the pandemic to a new normal where we pretend it's not happening anymore. This pandemic has had permanent effects on so many aspects of our lives - what has it done to dating? Sarah and Adam examine whether or not the pandemic has ruined the way dating used to be, and if so, what can we do abou...

The Barbie movie is a billion dollar behemoth, and so many men are hemotional about it, recording himsterical podcasts, and throwing himsy fits. Is it warranted? Are men justified in crying about kenough being kenough? This week Sarah and Adam examine the pink feminist phenom and what it says about gender roles, the patriarchy, and horses. Also this week, a question from a listener about familial...

Boundaries are essential to any healthy relationship. But when does it transform from a healthy boundary to unhealthy abuse? What is the line between controlling someone's behavior and setting behaviors for a respectful relationship? Sarah and Adam discuss the recent Jonah Hill controversy and talk about why his behavior was not boundary setting and that his weaponization of therapy terms to gasli...

Dating apps give you the opportunity to set boundaries with regards to your safety, and when people push or violate those boundaries, it's a huge red flag. Adam and Sarah talk about when it is and is not okay to find someone in real life or on social media when you don't match on a dating app. Also this week, an email from a listener, Adam gets cranky about everything, and we get an update from an...

Tone policing is one of the most pervasive examples of male privilege and systemic misogyny in society today. Why are assertive women called bossy and shamed for their tones when assertive men are promoted? Why is society obsessed with being "ladylike" or polite as a way to censor women, especially women of color, and anyone who's femme-presenting? Even more insidious is the self-tone policing, wh...