Ride or Lie

Can AI replace human connection, or is it simply changing the way we seek it? In this episode, Shan and Coco explore the growing influence of AI on modern relationships and ask a question that feels more relevant every day: Can technology enhance human connection, or are we slowly replacing it? From AI-generated dating profiles and relationship advice to virtual companions and emotionally intellig...

This episode dives into candid conversations about love, friendship, jealousy, self-growth, and navigating the modern dating world, which we're known for here on ROL. Featuring insightful discussions with Motion, a versatile creative, life enthusiast, and friend to the show, the episode captures raw honesty on relationships and personal development. Main topics covered: The importance of self-awar...

This week, Shan and CoCo are keeping it real about dating then vs. now… and how much (or how little) has actually changed. From joking about sugar daddies to questioning whether spinning the block is ever worth it, the conversation takes a deeper turn into how women evolve in what they want, what they tolerate, and what they’re no longer falling for. They reflect on high school dating experiences,...

Has Shan finally found the one? In this episode, Shan and CoCo are joined by Marlon, a close friend of the show, who challenges what we think we know about emotional maturity, intentionality, and modern relationships. After meeting on a dating app and ultimately choosing friendship over romance, Shan found herself experiencing something unexpected with Marlon: consistency, clarity, and the rare fe...

Were we ever actually taught how to date, or just how to avoid getting “messed up”? In this layered conversation, Shan and CoCo unpack how black family, culture, generational trauma, and “crisis prevention” shaped what many of us learned about love. Joined by licensed clinical social worker Miesha Rice and Atlanta dating host Vanessa, the group explores why courtship can feel foreign, how dating a...

In this episode of Ride or Lie, Coco and Shan step away from surface-level conversations and get honest about the question that shapes everything: Why are we really doing this? This is a reflective, vulnerable conversation about purpose, evolution, mental health, and the courage it takes to choose yourself, especially when life doesn’t look the way you imagined it would. Shan opens up about how he...

On this episode of the Ride or Lie Podcast, we’re tackling a real struggle in today’s dating world—swipe fatigue. With endless choices, ghosting, and the never-ending cycle of matching but never meeting, or meeting and being severely disappointed,  are we all just burning out on modern dating through app overload? Join us and our special guest co-host, Jarratt Damn, of the It’s About Damn Time pod...

🎉 Happy New Year, Riders! We’re officially stepping into 2026, and we’re so glad you’re here with us. Thank you for riding alongside us through every season, shift, and surprise. This episode is our way of welcoming you back, setting the tone for the year ahead, and grounding ourselves in gratitude, honesty, and intention. Episode Summary: In this first episode of the new year, Shan and CoCo refl...

Happy Holidays Riders! As the year comes to a close, Shan and CoCo get real about the holidays, the pressure to feel “in the spirit,” and what it actually feels like wrapping up the year.  💔 Dating Match Update What ever happened with the New Guy (NG) Shan was feeling even before she matched with Dion from our previous 3-part series? We’re giving an owed update on where things landed, what shifte...

Curiosity, Chemistry, and the Mic Between Us — Part 3 The moment curiosity finally meets reality. In the finale of this three-part experience, Shan and Dion push the conversation to its deepest point yet. They explore the modern divide between men and women and how AI, social media, and shifting expectations are reshaping the dating landscape. Shan shares why she believes both sexes still fundamen...

Part 2 picks up right where the first conversation left off—deep in the questions that matter. This time, the revelations come fast, and the epiphanies hit harder. Shan opens up about what she’s struggled to wrap her mind around in the poly world so far, from feelings of insecurity to the complicated dance between curiosity and jealousy. Dion breaks down the structure and dynamics of polyamory and...

Shan and "Dion" matched on a dating app built for open minds. After a few days of messaging, Shan floated the idea of recording an episode together...less than twenty-four hours later, they were on the mics. What unfolds is an unfiltered, flirtatious, and deeply curious conversation that blurs the line between connection and chemistry. In this first part of their three-part series, they unpack wha...

In this episode, Shan and CoCo kick things off with personal life updates. Shan is officially settled into her new home, and the girls catch listeners up on whether they've really stuck to staying off the dating apps—and what’s been happening in their love lives since. Have their been any new connections for the R.O.L. Girls? From there, the conversation shifts to one of the big questions in moder...

Ever wondered what truly makes life unforgettable? In this episode, Coco and Shan dive into a viral Reddit question that got the ChatGPT treatment: What are the best human experiences? From falling in love to traveling the world, ChatGPT listed 25 of the most meaningful moments a human can have. We didn’t add to the list, but we had thoughts. In this conversation: - What 'falling in love' really m...

In this candid and reflective episode, Shan and CoCo congratulate themselves on keeping up with the podcast despite the hurdles of staying consistent with it—and the dedication it takes to keep showing up even when life gets crazy. They share life updates, including Shan’s BIG and exciting news and her gratefulness for good friends, and Coco’s mission to work in silence. They also dote on Juju (Co...

In Part Two of our Alone Together: Solitude vs Loneliness series, Shan and CoCo sit down with our friend to the show, King Kieta to take the conversation deeper. We unpack the complex emotions behind solitude and loneliness, and ask: have we gotten too comfortable being alone? King Kieta opens up about her personal struggles with anxiety and how isolation has shaped her journey. She takes us behin...

In this episode, Shan and CoCo unpack the nuances of being alone, exploring the differences between solitude and loneliness. Joining them is special friend of the show, King Kieta, who shares her insights on how she embraces solitude and the joy it brings her. The trio discuss their independent lives and the appreciation they've found in moments of solitude. But are we confusing loneliness for sol...

In this episode of the Ride or Lie podcast, hosts Shan and Coco delve into the complexities of truly knowing one’s partner. They introduce the new ‘Ride or Lie’ segment, where they explore real-life scenarios that challenge perceptions of trust and understanding in relationships. Highlights from this episode include: Shan’s Story: Shan opens up about a past relationship that escalated to the point...

Is being in the friend zone really a bad thing, or is it an underrated space for genuine connection and growth?  On this episode of the Ride or Lie Podcast, we’re diving into the friend zone—what it really means, how it happens, and whether it can actually be a good thing in today’s dating landscape. What We Cover in This Episode: What is the friend zone, really? (And why our definitions might not...

In this episode of the Ride or Lie Podcast, Shan and Coco dive headfirst into the wild world of modern dating apps with a candid, laugh-out-loud conversation about "swipe life." Whether you’re a seasoned swiper or just dipping your toe into the digital dating pool, this episode has all the advice (and tea) you need to level up your game.

Welcome to Ride or Lie! In this raw and revealing episode of Ride or Lie, we dive deep into something many of us struggle with but rarely discuss openly, self-sabotage in dating and relationships. Hosts Shan and Coco get vulnerable about their own patterns of getting in their own way when it comes to love. Join us as we explore modern love and build our own community of "Riders." Connect: @RideorL...

A New Beginning: Navigating Modern Dating Welcome to Ride or Lie! Bring in the new year with your hosts Shan, a travel entrepreneur and newly single mom, and Coco, A creative with Ghanaian roots, as we share unique takes on trust, dating apps, boundaries, and balancing love and life with our personal growth. Join us as we explore modern love and build our own community of "Riders." Connect: @Rideo...

Big things coming...Big updates....This episode gives you a glimpse into what we've been doing and what we've been working on. But we can't give it all away. So keep riding with us! -Shan & CoCo