Dating or at least trying

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A podcast exploring dating, relationships and love... or at least trying to. Dating or at least trying started in 2018 as host Alex Piscatelli was trying to date in her early 20s. Now, six years and many dates later, she is married, but the conversations around dating and relationships haven't stopped. Join Alex Piscatelli as she brings on guests, experts and people who are at least trying as we all navigate our love lives.

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Dating or at least trying

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welcome to New York 09.05.2019 45:50

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her friend Jamie Ballard, who's a journalist in New York City. They discuss the differences in dating in New York vs. Los Angeles, when your best friend hooks up with your ex and dating a guy in a cult. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

let's talk about sex 02.05.2019 38:15

“No butt stuff!” In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to Julie Cappiello, a sex writer for KCR College Radio at SDSU. They discuss sex, hookups, sex education and sexual assault. Her blog can be found at https://kcr.sdsu.edu/author/jcappiello/ Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram at http://instagram.com/datingoratleasttrying Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

dating as a college professor 18.04.2019 51:53

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her college professor Dr. Nate, and he discusses dating as a professor who lives in the dorms, gay dating apps and his first love. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

being vulnerable or at least trying 28.03.2019 45:32

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex and her good friend David get deep about their outlook on relationships and reaching out to exes. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

making out or at least trying 14.03.2019 33:45

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her good friend David about being in love with a best friend, their first kisses and how to actually make out. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

flirting with someone who kicked you out of a club 28.02.2019 35:34

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to Jordan, the guy who kicked her out of College Republicans when she used to be a republican. (But not anymore, SWEAR.) They discuss his flirtatious behavior, dating in Missouri and chemistry. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

grindr hookups and being into republicans 14.02.2019 32:00

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her friend Will about his love life. He opens up about Grindr, hooking up and his type: frat guys who may or may not have voted for Trump. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

my date with a sociopath and other stories 24.01.2019 38:08

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her friend Jacob about her love life, potential and probable commitment issues, nudes and going on a date with a sociopath. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

we're not in California anymore 03.01.2019 36:42

Welcome to Kansas. In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her cousin Antonia about dating in Kansas, which includes a Tinder match in prison and a man who said he was a professional chef but works at a bowling alley snack bar. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

what it's like to be in love 14.12.2018 31:26

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her good friend Emely about her boyfriend of four years and what it's like to be in love. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

sexting and online dating 29.11.2018 31:14

"Let the sexting begin." In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to Chance, and they discuss sending nudes, dating apps and dating (or... at least trying) outside of the apps. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

talking through heartbreak 15.11.2018 37:22

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her friend Hayley. Hayley recently went through a sudden breakup with her long-term boyfriend, and we break down the relationship and her feelings moving forward. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

advice from someone good at dating 08.11.2018 49:28

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to Ryan who is dating one of her good friends. They discuss getting catfished in a new city and dating Republicans, and Ryan offers plenty of (much needed) advice. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

when your boyfriend has five other boyfriends 23.10.2018 34:16

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, Alex talks to her friend Jake Henry who recently went through a breakup. His boyfriend cheated on him. By cheated, we mean he had five other boyfriends at the same time while dating Jake. Relatable content

the ghoster speaks 16.10.2018 25:19

In this episode of Dating or at least trying, a man who ghosted Alex comes by to explain why he ghosted. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

I got catfished and met Steve Carell 09.10.2018 18:27

Welcome to Dating Or At Least Trying! This podcast hosted by Alex Piscatelli is all about dating. Or, you know, at least trying to. In this intro episode, Nate Kling joins to discuss Alex's Bumble date where she was basically catfished, but then Steve Carell appeared. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com