Dating or at least trying

Hi all! Alex Piscatelli here, creator of Dating or at least trying/The Relationship Type. I'm excited to share my new podcast with you all called GRIEF AND MEDIA. GRIEF AND MEDIA is a podcast for laughing, crying, feeling seen in your grief and everything in between. This podcast deep dives into pieces of media and pop culture that discuss grief, and how they impact ourselves and the world aro...

Spooky season never ends!!! In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota are joined by the hosts of the “Dark House” podcast, House Beautiful editors Hadley Mendelsohn and Alyssa Fiorentino. “Dark House” explores beautiful homes that can’t seem to escape their dark histories, whether it’s true crime, paranormal activity, or both. They discuss how their podca...

Happy (almost) Halloween, gabby ghouls! In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex and Patty settle into spooky season with some good old-fashioned ghost stories and tales of an even scarier phenomenon—ghosting! They share their stories being ghosted, or even ghosting themselves, plus explore why we ghost, when it’s a bad idea versus totally acceptable, and how it's impacted their...

In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex and Patty sit down with writer, playwright and filmmaker Sara Jin Li to dive deep into the topics of self-care and love, and what it means to move away from the capitalistic ideas of each. Sara has been exploring the myths of self-care and why we should instead turn to our communities for true healing. As modern life becomes increasingly inter...

We’re baaack! In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex and Patty update listeners on what’s been going on in their lives and dive into their current relationships with grief and love. They also share their love for each other, which is a super cute moment. Just saying.  Having gone through a recent loss in her family, Alex kicks off the episode by opening up about the grief she is ex...

In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota dive into their relationships with friendship. This highly-requested episode will cover the magic of friendship, how to navigate friend breakups, friendship dealbreakers, how to make new friends and more. A lot changes when trying to grow and maintain friendships into adulthood—and Alex and Patty share their perso...

In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota sit down Desi Sulca, a Brooklyn-based video editor and seasoned dater who is currently navigating the good, the bad and the chaotic world of dating in New York City. Tune in as Desi shares their experience with dating in the queer community as a young 30-something. They discuss the importance of astrology in their...

In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota dive into the first of many dating episodes, and they’re joined by a guest who's currently navigating dating intentionally in a new city—Nate Kling. Nate is a self-proclaimed intentional dater joining the pod from Portland, Oregon—but here's the catch: He’s from San Diego, California. With such diverse dat...

In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota sit down with a very special guest, Dr. Nate Rodriguez. Dr. Nate isn't just an Associate Professor and Director at San Diego State University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies; he's also Alex’s personal mentor. With a profound expertise in radio and teaching about media and pop culture, Dr. Nate sha...

We love a bonus!! In this episode of "The Relationship Type," Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota dive into the sun-soaked world of Jenny Han's beloved young adult novel-turned-tv show, "The Summer I Turned Pretty." Joined by special guest and TSITP superfan Rosemary (Rosie) Wotjkoski, an Associate Editor on the Emerging Platforms team at Cosmopolitan, Alex and Patty unpack...

Welcome to The Relationship Type, the podcast that goes deep into all things relationships. Join our hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota every Thursday as they navigate the complexities (and sometimes simplicities!) of human connections with insightful discussions and relatable stories that should leave you feeling seen, heard, and hopefully touched! Whether it's dissecting the nuances of...

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli is joined by her good friend and friend of the podcast Jake Henry. Jake works in politics in Washington D.C., and they discuss the age old question: Can you date someone with different political views than you? Can you date someone who isn't an Elizabeth Warren supporter? All answers are ~explored~. ***This episode was recorded befo...

After a few month-long hiatus, Dating or at least trying is BACK and better than ever! In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli is joined by her boyfriend Jack Molmud. They discuss why the show took a hiatus, friend breakups, what they learned from 2020 and more. Then they answer ~relationship~ questions, discuss squirting and plenty of other TMI topics. Follow @datingoratleas...

Thank you all SO MUCH for supporting Dating or at least trying for the past two years.  In this episode, Alex shares news of a hiatus from the podcast and some changes being made. Music: purple-planet.com

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Rachel, who sells feet pics. She shares her experience selling, how she began to sell feet pics, how much she makes and more. Note: This episode was recorded May 2020. Visit blacklivesmatters.carrd.co for resources and ways you can help the Black Lives Matter movement. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instag...

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli sets Daisy Santana up on a blind date. Meet the contender: His name is Michael Ajeto, and Alex knew nothing about him prior to the podcast, except a gut feeling that he would be good with Daisy. Listen in as they meet Michael virtually for the first time, and Daisy and Michael go on their date right on the podcast recording. Visit black...

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with their good friend Jake Henry. Jake ended his engagement last year after moving to Spain to be with his fiancé at the time. He opens up about how to heal after heartbreak, getting closure and working on yourself. We also answer a listener's advice question sent in, asking what to do about his ex who he wa...

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana celebrate their birthdays by speaking with astrology expert Delaney. They go through their birth charts and find out what their stars say about their love lives. Delaney explains what all the intricate parts of your birth chart mean and how to find out who you're astrologically compatible with. Follow @datingoratle...

In OUR 50th PODCAST EPISODE (!!!) of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with modern mystic Amber. They talk about all things intuition and spirituality. Plus, Amber gives both Alex and Daisy tarot card readings, helping them answer what their purpose in life is. You can find Amber on Instagram at @berlynnlove. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us...

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Daisy's esthetician Kayla about dating in quarantine. Kayla gives all her best tips on FaceTime dates, getting to know matches on apps virtually and more. You can find Kayla on Instagram at @kaylasesthetics. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 💖 Go...

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana take to Instagram Live to talk about wild date stories. They share their wildest and most cringe dates, and also read stories that listeners sent in. Some dates include home break-ins, fascism, Target runs and more.  Alex and Daisy also give their own updates that include Daisy's not-sailor man a sex tape. Follow @...

In this highly requested episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana open up about the social construct of being "late bloomers". They discuss when they each had their first kiss, had sex for the first time and more. Plus, Daisy gives an update on the not-sailor guy she was talking to who we thought was quarantined on a cruise ship. Follow @datingoratleasttryi...

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Daisy's longtime friend and friend of the podcast Monique. She has never used dating apps and has found love. They discuss how to meet someone without online dating. They also talk about wild dating stories and how to spot red flags. Plus, Daisy gives an update on the guy whose DMs she slid into. Follow ...

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Daisy's esthetician Kayla about her dating and love life. Kayla was engaged a couple years ago, and she opens up about her decision to end her engagement. Plus they discuss finding a sugar daddy on seeking arrangements, dating app struggles and more. You can find Kayla on Instagram at @kaylasesthetics. F...

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Dr. Jill McDevitt. Dr. Jill is a sexologist, sexuality educator, sexual wellness coach and activist on a mission to radically improve the way we think about and treat sexuality. They discuss how Dr. Jill got to where she is now and answer your questions about sex. They address how to orgasm, having sex on th...