Luke Needs a Date -- "Match With Me on Hinge, Be on the Show"

Bridget matched knowing the date would be recorded. Today, Luke meets Bridget, a self-proclaimed "street rat" who's seen it all as an ER nurse and is now chasing law school. They talk justice, public service, and whether Stanford counts as an Ivy (it doesn't... Luke went to Harvard, if you hadn't heard). ChatGPT weighs in. Ratings are exchanged. Secondhand embarrassment is gu...

Martha Ann matched knowing the date would be recorded. What she didn't expect: a raccoon in a hot tub. What happens when you combine a social worker-in-training, a horse girl reclaiming her title, and a podcast host armed with red-flag hypotheticals? You get everything from Regency roleplay to theological tangents. Come for the laughs, stay for the sincerity. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor v...

Grace matched knowing the date would be recorded. Today, Grace joins Luke for dinner, deadlifts, and a debate on LeBron vs. wolves. Between balloon animals and PT talk, they unpack red flags, roast each other, and write haikus. This one’s unhinged in the best way. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Jack Greer Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMoveme...

Laila matched knowing the date would be recorded, but she couldn't have expected this. What do fitness auditions, museum education, and ghost-written diss tracks have in common? Apparently, this woman. Luke sits down for a surprisingly deep, often hilarious first date full of banter, bits, and unexpected sincerity. Also, someone gets verbally trapped about sunrise cuddling. Was this a W or an...

Emma matched knowing the date would be recorded. She might’ve dated a small battalion of SoundCloud rappers. Luke might’ve been a child model in Japan. We bond over weird middle school stories, pirate facts, and our mutual attempts to eliminate “um” from our vocabulary. Somewhere along the way, we also talk trauma, therapy, and connection. This one’s got range. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von...

Bri matched knowing the date would be recorded. This date has it all: foot massage contracts, dentist portraits, and a very chaotic game of “Would You Still Date Me If.” Luke and Bri also touch on faith, friendship, and why slide whistles should never replace actual communication. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxed...

Anna matched knowing the date would be recorded. Today, Luke meets Anna, a CPA who defies stereotypes by podcasting with strangers and skipping moisturizer. Anna loves algebra, tolerates the DMV, and prefers breakfast on-the-go. Luke discovers her ideal morning routine, her surprising energy levels (without caffeine!), and how she survives corporate life. Plus, awkward dates, misunderstood energy...

Erica matched knowing the date would be recorded, red flags acknowledged. In this episode, Luke meets Erica—a self-described extroverted Hufflepuff who treats cancer patients by day and looks for the best in people, despite obvious flaws, by night. Together, they tackle hot takes on summer weather, male mustaches, and how to negotiate with shadowy IKEA figures for freedom. Writers: Cleo Blankinshi...

Julia matched knowing the date would be recorded, but she probably didn't expect this date's emphasis on mitosis. On this date, Luke meets Julia, a woman with a deep love for the outdoors and a reasonable aversion to men who wish they could split into two for combat advantages. They tackle the big questions: Is All Star by Smash Mouth the cure for awkward social situations? Can muscle milk...

Katie matched knowing the date would be recorded; she brought a pro-con list, so she thought it through! Join Luke on his first date with Katie, a wedding planner. They dive into topics like bilingual meowing, near-death experiences involving lakes, and the red flags of Bluetooth earpieces. Along the way, Luke ponders the ethical dilemmas of the trolley problem. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Music pro...

Kenidee matched knowing the date would be recorded. Join Luke on his first date with Kenidee, a physical therapist. They discuss Wikipedia, childhood trauma in the form of fairy costumes, and the stress of making adult friends, while Luke attempts to workshop his bad boy energy. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMo...

Annika matched knowing the date would be recorded, ethics-of-AI complaints notwithstanding. Join Luke on his first date with Annika, a medical school student. They discuss Saturday Night Live, first kiss stories, and Luke's hot dad, while Luke explains why he never wants to talk about the ethics of AI ever again. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement....

Gwen matched knowing the date would be recorded. Join Luke on his first date with Gwen, who works in finance. They discuss social anxiety, inspiration, and Christianity, while Luke realizes that he can't remember names to save his life. Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provid...

Dotti matched knowing the date would be recorded, and ended up with a lifelong friendship. Join Luke on his first date with Dotti, a hair stylist. They discuss C. S. Lewis, confrontation, and COVID, while Luke realizes that he can never admit when he's wrong. Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Rese...

Jasmine was the first to match, knowing the date would be recorded. Join Luke on his first date with Jasmine, an Assistant (to the) Manager. They discuss hiking, Fargo, and Beyonce, while narrowly avoiding talking about Luke's childhood trauma. Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved Music also...