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The Dating Detectives

Society EN ↓ 165 episodes

Join professional Private Investigator Mackenzie Fultz and Comedian Hanna Anderson each week as they delve deep into the stories of the liars, cheaters, and con-men who have left a trail of broken hearts and shattered trust in the dating world. We'll uncover the lies, scams and manipulations of these con artists, as we shine a light on the red flags to look out for in the wild west of the dating apps.

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Dear Media

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Society

Podcast website

art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

The OnlyFans Pimp: Part 1 12.02.2024

Mackenzie and Hanna hear a case unlike anything we have had on the show before. As technology advances and new platforms are created, Dogfish are finding new ways to lie, con, and scam. Come back next week to hear the second half of this wild story!  Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community p...

The Dogfish Mom 05.02.2024

This weeks guest tells us her heartbreaking story of how her mom became her dogfish, and how she came back even stronger by sharing her story with the world.  Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@th...

Mackenzie Undercover: The Hall Pass 29.01.2024

Mackenzie tells another wild story from her experiences as a private investigator! This one is all about a hall pass gone wrong, and a fellow PI who's case collided with Mackenzie's.  Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the s...

The Handmaids Dogfish Tail 22.01.2024

In this episode our guest Alex tells us her incredible story of perseverance. She moved to a new city to start a new life, and when she met Jacob shortly after she thought she had found her true love, but the longer they were together the more controlling he became. First it was her weight, then her religion, her finances, and pretty soon they were married with a kid and Alex saw no way out. This...

The Bitcoin Boyfriend: Part 2 15.01.2024

In part two of this wild tale Kyle comes back into Joey's life with a whole new web of lies to weave.  Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our w...

The Bitcoin Boyfriend: Part 1 08.01.2024

When Joey met Kyle on Tinder, she thought he seemed smart and like he had it all together. Little did she know this man would take over the next three years of her life, in a financial and emotional con that starts at Bitcoin and ends with the CIA. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community pag...

Mackenzie Undercover: The Baby Daddy 01.01.2024

We are going back undercover and you are not going to believe this case. Mackenzie's surveillance work leads her to go undercover in a nursing home, flirt with an overtalkative doorman, and stake out in front of June Cleavers house. The twists and turns of this case end in an explosive trial that will leave you with your jaw on the floor! Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you wil...

Dogfish Experts: How to Catch a Liar with Christian Hart & Drew Curtis 18.12.2023

Lying experts Christian Hart & Drew Curtis join the Dating Detectives to discuss why people lie, and how to catch a liar. Drew and Chris share some of the wildest 'Big Liar' stories from their research and then breakdown how to protect yourself from being duped while dating. Christian Hart and Drew Curtis are the writers of "Big Liars: What Psychological Science Tells Us About Lying and How Yo...

Young Love: Part 2 11.12.2023

Lauren continues her dogfish story, with a shocking ending! Make sure to stay till the end to hear more information on some of the conditions discussed in this episode. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/tddfree and use...

Young Love: Part 1 04.12.2023

Mackenzie and Hanna hear Lauren's dogfish story of her college sweetheart who became her husband. After her husband had three medical crisis in one year she realized that this relationship was far more than she bargained for. Tune in next Monday to hear the shocking conclusion to this story! Join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, a...

Mackenzie Undercover: To Kik or Not to Kik 27.11.2023

Mackenzie tells Hanna about a potential cheating case where she ended up going undercover on the notorious app, Kik. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Dipsea. For an extended 30 day free trial go to dipsea.com/TDD This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Apostrophe. To get your first visit for $5 ($15 of savings!) visit apostrophe.com/TDD and use code TDD at checko...

Dogfish Expert: Prenups & Protecting Yourself with Lawyer Leslie Barbara 20.11.2023

The Dating Detectives are joined by divorce attorney Leslie Barbara. Leslie has 30 years of experience representing a wide range of high profile clients. She went through her own dogfish experience and shares her story of courage and resiliency that led to her passion for helping people out of toxic relationships.  Mackenzie and Hanna talk to Leslie about how to get an order of protection, if you...

The Origin Story: Part 2 13.11.2023

Mackenzie dug up the tea on Simon and Erica is back to find out the truth! Join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! https://patreon.com/TheDatingDetectives?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Instagram & Tik Tok - @Dati...

The Origin Story 06.11.2023

Mackenzie and Hanna hear the story that started it all! Erica dated a man who may or may not be a dogfish. In this episode we hear her story, and then Mackenzie will do an investigation and bring us the answers we need to crack the case! This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/tdd today to get 10% off your first month. This episode of The Dating Detec...

Halloween Special: Ghosted 30.10.2023

Mackenzie and Hanna talk to Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Amanda Beck about her own ghosting story, as well  as reading ghosting stories from listeners to try and understand why people ghost and why getting ghosted hurts so much! Amanda Beck is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the states of North and South Carolina. While I am a therapist, it's important to note this is n...

Mackenzie Undercover: The Kool-Aid Man 23.10.2023

Mackenzie tells Hanna about a surveillance case that gets complicated when the subjects wife comes barging in like the Kool-aid Man!  The Dating Detectives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/tdd today to get 10% off your first month. Join our Patreon! https://patreon.com/TheDatingDetectives?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&ut...

The Tik Tok Swindler 16.10.2023

We are back with a brand new episode! This one is absolutely insane. Mackenzie and Hanna talk to our very first male dogfish victim, and he shares his wild story that will make us all go and change out passwords! This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Dipsea. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/ TDD  Join our P...

The Life Hopper 02.10.2023

The Dating Detectives hear the story of a dogfish who is unlike any other dogfish we have seen before! The Dating Detectives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/tdd today to get 10% off your first month. Join our Patreon! https://patreon.com/TheDatingDetectives?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Instagram &...

The Ex Wives Club 25.09.2023

Join our Patreon! https://patreon.com/TheDatingDetectives?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Instagram & Tik Tok - @DatingDetectivesPodcast Facebook - The Dating Detectives Podcast Mackenzie's Socials - @Freedom_Barbie Hanna's Socials - @HannaAndergram ***The following Program contains names, places and events that...

Mackenzie Undercover: The Baby Bump 18.09.2023

Mackenzie gets a call from a girlfriend who has become suspicious after her boyfriends "overtime" doesn't show up on his paycheck. The story might start like many others, but it takes a turn for the crazy when Mackenzie stakes out his office and discovers that the truth is not always as simple as it may seem! Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheDatingDetectives?utm_campaign=creatorshare_c...

Dr. Dogfish 11.09.2023

Mackenzie and Hanna talk to a dogfish victim whose therapist husband used his knowledge of psychology to convince her she couldn’t trust her femmetuition. You will not believe the twists and turns that this story takes!  ALSO VERY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!! We are officially live on Patreon! Join now at the link below to get 2 bonus episodes a month, access to live virtual events, and a community gr...

Mackenzie Undercover: Bad Babysitters ft. Kendahl Landreth & Sarah Schauer 04.09.2023

Mackenzie and Hanna are joined by Kendahl Landreth and Sarah Schauer to tell the story of a babysitter who went outside of the job description. If you want more of Kendahl and Sarah, check out the BCC Club Podcast  @thebccclub @kendahllandreth @sarahschauer The Dating Detectives is sponsored by BetterHelp.  Instagram & Tik Tok - @DatingDetectivesPodcast Facebook - The Dating Detectives Podcast...

The OG Dogfish with Terra Newell 28.08.2023

Today we are joined by the most bad ass guest, Terra Newell! Terra is the survivor of an attack by her mom's con man husband, John "Dirty John" Meehan. She sits down with Mackenzie and Hanna to tell her story and share what she learned about dating after being attacked by the original dog-fish. Check out Terra's podcast, The Survivor Squad, wherever you get your podcasts! Terra's socials - @terran...

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Part 2 21.08.2023

Mackenzie and Hanna hear Rachel's side of the story! Instagram & Tik Tok - @DatingDetectivesPodcast Facebook - The Dating Detectives Podcast Mackenzie's Socials - @Freedom_Barbie Hanna's Socials - @HannaAndergram   ***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided fo...

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Part 1 14.08.2023

Mackenzie and Hanna talk to Sandy, whose seemingly perfect relationship unraveled after finding a "dear Jeff" letter on her boyfriends nightstand. This episode was sponsored by First Rounds on Me. If you are interested in checking out the app, use the link below! https://firstroundsonme.co/utm_source=social&utm_medium=DatingDetectives&utm_campaign=FROME Instagram & Tik Tok - @DatingDet...

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