Kelley Hightower
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Looking for your perfect Geeky match? Having trouble with the dating process? Want to hear a bunch of geek news, game reviews, and things that distract you from the fact that we don't know what we're doing when it comes to dating? Our mission: Helping geeks find love with other geeks. Mating Habits of the Modern Geek: Advice on Love and Dating within Your Own Species is a biweekly podcast/blog dedicated to advising "Geeks" on effective ways to gain dating experience by being brave and knowing their audience. Each show focuses on a particular topic, and includes rotating co-hosts. We answer lis...
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Kelley Hightower
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Latest episode
Sep 15, 2024
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Episodes
Ep. 134 - Relationships in 2022: It Takes (At Least) Two! 03.01.2022 1:13:29
Happy New Year, Mating Habits Fam! Welcome Todd Sullivan of Nerdberg Review and Farming Simulated Fame (and also my boyfriend) to the show where we talk about our long-distance relationship and what we did over his Holiday Visit. We discuss Spiderman: No Way Home, Hawkeye, Shang-Chi, and Matrix Resolutions(?), Co-op video game It Takes Two, X-Wing, and One Night Werewolf. Find us at www.matinghab...
Ep. 133 - It's a Christmas Story: Kelley and Joe Chat for the Holidays 22.12.2021 2:28:22
Here's an episode for your long road trip to visit loved ones this Holiday Season! Joe and Kelley chat about Boyfriend Todd's pending visit, gift-giving in relationships, and GURPS! Find us at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com @Mating Habits @KelleyDisagrees moderngeekcast@gmail.com
Ep. 132 - Age Differences: Get with the Times, Grandpa 06.12.2021 1:51:06
In this episode, Roger goes from insisting that I will change my mind about having children (I'm 44) and then berating me when I discuss my potential dreams of becoming a foster parent later in life - maybe it was the bourbon talking ;) We discuss how age difference can mean different things to different people, and nothing at all onve everyone is a certain age. Tables get flipped and we discuss...
Retro Mating Habits! Ep. 117 - AI Matchmaking: Is The Tailored Algorithm Better? 16.11.2021 1:15:26
Return to earlier in the year before I had a boyfriend and when I hadn't visited Joe Hogan of Geektitude for almost 4 years - enjoy! We've joined the Geek to Geek Media Network, and invited Geektitude's Joe Hogan to talk about all sorts of fun stuff, including the new dating app that scans your face, grades your profile for authenticity, and bases your matches entirely on looks. Tables get flippe...
Ep. 131 - Marriage: What is it Good For? 01.11.2021 1:39:59
Roger returns to talk with Kelley about the merits of marriage and talks Kelley around to the idea by the end of it. Fun times ahead! www,patreon.com/matinghabits www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com moderngeekcast@gmail.com @MatingHabits @KelleyDisagrees
Retro Mating Habits! Ep. 52 (Paris/The Business 2014) 18.10.2021 2:17:05
I'm outside the contiguous United States this week, so it's the perfect opportunity for a Retro Episode, picked by the Weather Witch herself, Paris! Here's one from back in 2014 when I could record episodes in a child-free kitchen and I was full of anger and rage...the good old days ;) We're back, recording from the home studio (or kitchen - whatevs) of Paris and The Business, LLC! Apparently, I'...
Ep.130 - Dating After Lockdown: Do People Even Want To? 04.10.2021 1:39:56
Roger and I get nostalgic for Halloween and we discuss why even after lockdown, folks don't want to get out there and date anymore. *AUDIO ISSUE* Audio is only playing out of one channel - I may or may not be able to correct this issue - check back here for more information. Thanks! -Kelley www,patreon.com/matinghabits www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com moderngeekcast@gmail.com @MatingHabits @K...
Retro Mating Habits! Ep. 67 (Roger/David 2015) 19.09.2021 1:42:18
With a foreword from Co-Host and Friend to the Show Will Benson, take a stroll down memory lane with this classic and much loved episode from 2015. We'll be back on shedule with a new episode in two weeks. In the meantime, let me know if there are other retro shows that you would suggest to new listeners. Email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.com, Tweet me @MatingHabits or @Kelleydisagrees, or join...
Ep. 129 - Introverts and Extraverts: Cats and Dogs, Living Together, Mass Hysteria 07.09.2021 1:15:47
Roger Ricochet joins me to discuss navigating partners who recharge in different ways. Roger calls me "Low Energy," and that was before he even heard the episode, so I guess he's a wizard or something :D Tables get flipped because that's what we do! Join the Patreon - www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com email us...
Ep. 128 - Mix it Up: Why Having Your Own Friends Is a Good Idea 22.08.2021 1:48:06
Paris and The Business are back! They join me to talk about how toxic codependency can be (even among friends) and how you and your partner should have your own friends and interests. Tables get flipped, Patrons get mentioned, and here are links to things I actually remembered to post this time: Public Mating Habits Discord: https://discord.gg/yN9ta7Sv Paris's SubStack: https://scifimom.substack...
Ep. 127 - The Fog of Love: The Intoxicating Effects of a New Crush 08.08.2021 1:43:19
Roger is back to give you a double helping of literary haps and to help me talk about the "Fog of Love" - you know, when you fall head-over-heals in love with a crush and you can't sleep, can't eat, and usually don't listen to reason. Tables get flipped over deadlines and space-bound millionaires - join the Patreon at patreon.com/matinghablts
Ep. 126 - Topic Tapas: Tiny Plates of Tiny Advice 25.07.2021 1:57:21
AlphaCounter's Sean Ryan joins me to talk about every topic under the sun. He's watching all the cartoons, I'm winning all the pub quizzes, and we're both navigating post-lockdown life with much success. Tables get flipped over too many apps and hygge is found in the form of lovely crocheted mind flayers. Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.com Find t...
Ep.125 - News From the Hive: Surviving the Bumble Swarm 12.07.2021 1:55:23
David Finehammer returns to liven things up with Roger and I for an extra-long episode about scientific sexual attraction and how Bumble has turned me into a superficial jerk. https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250151 Join the Patreon - www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.co...
Ep.124 - Still Negging in 2021? Fuck Around and Find Out 28.06.2021 1:46:42
Will Benson from the PlanesTalkers MTG Podcast comes in clutch and helps me talk about why folks are still using "Negging" techniques to try to chat up potential dates. As always, tables are flipped and a great time is had by all. To see the video version of this episode, join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a22807864/negging-stori...
Ep. 123 - You Know Better Than That: Toxic Relationships and How To Avoid Them 14.06.2021 1:17:02
Roger returns from vacation to help Kelley discuss why we stay in toxic relationships/friendships and why it's obviously not good. There are new developments in Roger's 7-Date Plan, and a new segment is born: Word on The Street, where you send in small-town news and Kelley and Roger wager a delicious lunch! Tables get flipped and Hygge is found to restore the balance. Join the Patreon at www.patre...
Ep. 122 - The Importance of First Impressions: If You're Not First, You're Last 25.05.2021 1:46:05
It's a Patreon Video Exclusive! Geektitude's Joe Hogan joins me to talk about bad first impressions. Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.com follow us @MatingHabits Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is a comedy advice podcast for geeks, nerds, and the socially n...
Ep. 121 - Accusations and Predictions: Winging It with Roger 10.05.2021 1:18:24
Roger returns to convince Kelley that Sam and Bucky are the bad guys in Falcon/Winter Soldier (Spoilers Abound) and we talk about if the pandemic has made folks too lazy to date (additional spoiler alert: maybe). Tables get flipped over IKEA Click and Collect and the Rick and Morty-esque Transition Portal from college basketball. Find the show notes and links at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com...
Ep. 120 - Q1 Analysis: Dating Trends in 2021 26.04.2021 1:43:00
Sean Ryan is back to celebrate this episode milestone with me and answer a listener email. We cover the new dating terms of 2021 and find out the deets of Sean's new gig, and flip tables over the fact that incest porn has taken over all of our search histories whether we like it or not. Find the show notes and links at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com Send us your emails at moderngeekcast@gmail...
Ep. 119 - Area of Effect: Dos and Don'ts of Roleplaying as a Couple. 12.04.2021 1:29:56
Paris is back in this Patreon Exclusive Video Podcast! We discuss what it's like playing as a couple and with other couples in RPG groups, and the problems such situations can cause. Tables are flipped over dalling in drive-thrus and terrible self-help books, Hygge is found in talking reliquaries and yard work. Links: https://dndduet.com/dnd-for-two/ (resource for romantic 2-person intro D&D) Joi...
Ep. 118 - Deal-Breakers, Rejection, and Cancel Culture: Can We Still Love Lovecraft? 28.03.2021 1:29:13
Kelley and Roger discuss Justice League: The Snyder Cut as well as what to do when your heroes aren't perfect and great artists turn out to me monsters. Can dealbreakers evolve over time? Tables get flipped over litter and imaginary addictions, and we find hygge in tornado warnings and cheap pizza. Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything els...
What Does Kelley Think About: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier? Ep.1 21.03.2021 16:06
It's a new series! Similar to What Does Kelley Think About WandaVision, Kelley Hightower, host of Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast, is sharing her thoughts about the MCU's newest addition, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Like any good content, the first taste is free. If you liked this episode and would like to hear or watch more, please subscribe to the Patreon: www.patreon.com/mating...
Ep. 117 - AI Matchmaking: Is The Tailored Algorithm Better? 15.03.2021 1:15:05
We've joined the Geek to Geek Media Network, and invited Geektitude's Joe Hogan to talk about all sorts of fun stuff, including the new dating app that scans your face, grades your profile for authenticity, and bases your matches entirely on looks. Tables get flipped, Hygge is shared - this is a Patreon Video Exclusive, so subscribe now and come watch us say the things you just heard :D Join the...
What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? Ep.6 09.03.2021 14:29
Spoilers Abound, obviously. It's the last episode of season 1, so here's episode 6 of What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? It's been a wild ride, but all "good" things must come to an end. Enjoy!
What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? Ep.5 03.03.2021 15:37
Spoilers Abound, obviously. Come heck or high water, here's episode 5 of What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? It's episode 8: Previously On, where Agatha says what I've been complaining about for the past 7 episodes. Enjoy!
Ep. 116 - Two's Company, COVID's a Crowd: Non-Monogamy During a Pandemic 01.03.2021 1:36:03
Roger helps me with my unhealthy relationship with Alexa and then lays out his plans for the Love Pyramid, a supplement to his 7-Day Date System. We do an in-depth review of HBO Max's There's No I in Threesome and we get to the actual show topic at the 57-minute mark and then go right back off topic seven minutes later - Success! Tables get flipped over commercials on DVDs (because it's the '90s) ...
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