Last Date

In this episode of Last Date , comedian Galina Ravina joins me to compare dating in Los Angeles vs. Austin , explain why dating apps create the illusion of endless options, and unpack why so many people struggle to follow through after a great first date. Galina recently moved from Los Angeles to Austin and shares how dramatically her dating experience changed almost overnight. We discuss the psyc...

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Carrie to talk about one of the most polarizing topics in modern dating: choosing not to have children. Carrie has known for most of her life that she doesn't want kids, and unlike many people, she's spent years thinking deeply about that decision. We discuss the reactions she receives when she tells dates she doesn't want children, why dat...

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Vic, who reached out on Instagram with a question I couldn't stop thinking about: why do some men make incredible friends — and then fall completely apart the moment things turn romantic? We get into why men with options refuse to go all in, and why Vic's litmus test for whether a guy actually likes her is devastatingly simple. We discuss: - Th...

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Dana, a self-described recovering people pleaser who went from losing herself completely in relationships to building a life so full that it's hard to find a partner who is a value add. We get into how she went from boy crazy to briefly hating men — and why this mentality was holding her back, what she learned when she stopped morphing herself into...

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Keighley, who recently went through a breakup--with someone she still works with. We discuss:- The difference between how men and women process a breakup — and why women feel a bigger void - Why she won't sleep with someone until they're officially her boyfriend - How to make women feel safe - The slow burn: how she ended up falling for someone...

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Jenn Mann, founder of Meet at the Mirror — an intentional Christian singles community in Austin, Texas. Jenn has a front-row seat to what separates people who find their person from people who don't. We discuss: The approach gap: women want to be approached but men aren't approaching Why "just say hi" is better than any pickup line Th...

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Jen, a single mom of two who got married at 20 and barely dated before that — meaning when she started dating again in her early 30s, she was essentially starting from scratch. We get into what it actually looks like to date when your life already feels full, why motherhood gave her more confidence than any dating experience could have, and what men co...

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Kelsea, a 36-year-old who has dated across three cities — Milwaukee, Denver, and Austin — and across three decades of men. We discuss: Why Denver was Kelsea's worst dating city The approach from men that consistently works — and why it takes all the pressure off The five men who asked for her number recently and not one followed up for a date What...

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Eric Moreno, a two-step instructor in Austin, Texas, to talk about what dancing can teach us about attraction, confidence, and relationships. Eric shares what he’s learned from years of dating within a close-knit dance community — including how to be honest about your intentions from the start, how to navigate breakups when you share the same social ci...

In this episode of Last Date , I sit down with Joel Cochran — a 41-year-old man on a mission to find his wife. For the past year, Joel has been part of a podcast/dating experiment called Wife or Bust , where he worked with dating coach Chris Bates to intentionally refine his approach to dating on Hinge. Instead of maximizing options, Joel explains why he does the opposite — narrowing his focus so...

In this episode of Last Date , I sit down with Laura Cannon, who was widowed at 27. Eight years later, she’s navigating modern dating — while still carrying the love, grief, and growth shaped by that experience. Laura shares what her relationship with her husband meant to her, including the conversations they had near the end of his life about her finding love again and being taken care of after h...

In this episode of Last Date , I sit down with Jessica Lopez to talk about modern dating — and why it increasingly feels like a vetting process. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Jessica shares her experience dating in Miami, why she found the culture there too superficial and casual, and why she ultimately moved to Austin in search of something different — only to find its own set of challe...

In this episode of Last Date , I sit down with Julie Krause to talk about what it’s really like dating at 39 — and why it can feel like being stuck in what she calls “no woman’s land.” We dive into: • The “Peter Pan” phenomenon — and why so many men seem resistant to commitment • How Julie approaches dating differently now compared to when she was younger • Why feeling safe in a relationship can s...

In this episode of Last Date , I sit down with Isabelle Tropea, a 26-year-old graduate student navigating the challenge of finding men her age who are dating intentionally. We talk about when to ask someone about their dating intentions. The first date can feel too soon, but waiting too long can lead to investing time in someone who isn’t looking for the same thing. Isabelle shares her experience...

In this episode of Last Date , I sit down with Ashley Beall to talk about dating after 40 — and what changes when the apps suddenly get quieter. Ashley shares her experience of hitting what she calls the “cliff,” when the messages and likes dropped off dramatically after turning 40. Our conversation explores emotional intelligence in modern relationships, attachment theory, and why compatibility m...

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Megan Kronberg — currently going through a divorce after 10 years in a relationship (7 of them married) — to talk about what it’s really like to start over. We discuss her first date after a decade of partnership, the strange shift from “wife-level” communication to going days without hearing from someone new, and the excitement of rediscovering hersel...

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with intimacy coach, tantra instructor, shibari teacher, and former professional dominatrix Rina Trevi to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern relationships: kink and BDSM. We explore what kink/BDSM is really about — and why it has far less to do with pain or shock value, and far more to do with curiosity, presence, attunement, and emotiona...

What actually changes when you date across genders? In this episode of Last Date , I sit down with Kate Telge to break down what dating men vs. dating women really looks like — beyond stereotypes and assumptions. We talk about: Stepping into the pursuer role for the first time Limerence in same-sex relationships — and how quickly it can build The “U-Haul lesbian” stereotype — and why there's s...