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Episode #78 – Valentine’s Day Truths

  • February 12, 2019
  • 55 min
Emma and Zorric review the Grammy awards! Who won? Who lost? Did their favorite artists win? Zorric reads from his favorite book, “Things You Should more..

Episode #77 – Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater

  • February 4, 2019
  • 43 min
Emma and Zorric talk about the latest Sundance Film that looks creepy and fascinating. Hint: One of Emma’s favorite actor is the main character. Is more..

Episode #76 – Texting After The First Date

  • January 29, 2019
  • 53 min
Emma and Zorric discuss Oscar nominees. Who was robbed of a nomination? They go over what you can do if you don’t hear back after more..

Episode #75 – How to Compromise in a Relationship

  • January 22, 2019
  • 54 min
Emma and Zorric share who is staring in Celebrity Big Brother and guess who could be on The Masked Singer. They discuss what compromises are more..

Episode #74 – Dating Someone from a Different Political Party

  • January 15, 2019
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric talk about the political line that stops us from dating someone from the opposite party? Can people with two different views be more..

Episode #73 – How to Safely Online Date

  • January 8, 2019
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric share what you should do to stay safe while online dating and being cautious from potential scammers. Emma talks about a recent more..

Episode #72 – Happy New Year!

  • January 1, 2019
  • 48 min
Emma and Zorric share their New Year Dating Resolutions! They each share five things they want to change or begin implementing in their dating lives. more..

Episode #71 – How to Survive Christmas Stress

  • December 25, 2018
  • 49 min
Emma and Zorric listen to Christmas Rap Music! What is Christmas Rap Music? You have to listen to the episode. They share their fondest Christmas more..

Episode #70 – Why Couples Gain Love Weight

  • December 18, 2018
  • 45 min
Emma and Zorric celebrate the newly crowned Miss Universe. They share what they did for Zorric’s Birthday and which celebrity they met! They discuss why more..

Episode #69 – How to Date Confidently

  • December 11, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Shannon Gavigan, LPC. They discuss Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s 3-day wedding. Zorric shares what other animals he wants to include more..

Episode #68 – How to Slide into the DMs on Instagram

  • December 4, 2018
  • 57 min
Emma and Zorric celebrate a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Emma raves about the speech he gave. Zorric leads the conversation on sliding into more..

Episode #67 – Career or Love?

  • November 27, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric discuss FRIENDS with Kali again! Yeah! Before they recap the show, Emma shares which of her favorite celebrities/idols has recently become single. more..

Episode #66 – What Is A Break?

  • November 23, 2018
  • 50 min
Emma and Zorric bring back Kali!! Emma tries to be a comedian by telling “funny dad” jokes to both Zorric and Kali. Emma and Kali more..

Episode #65 – Should You Bring Your Date to Thanksgiving Dinner?

  • November 21, 2018
  • 40 min
Emma and Zorric discuss this week’s highest grossing movie. Who saw it and had feelings about it. They discuss four things to help you decide more..

Episode #64 – Special Guest De Colores Radio

  • November 16, 2018
  • 2 min
Emma and Zorric invite Eva Arreguin and Rafael Tamayo from De Colores Radio. Eva and Rafa share their background and how they created their podcast. more..

Episode #63 – Deal Breakers You Should Reconsider

  • November 13, 2018
  • 39 min
Emma and Zorric discuss Danielle Fishell’s wedding and who her guests were. They share who the new People’s Sexiest Man is: Idris Elba. Emma and more..

Episode #62 – Hookup Culture

  • November 9, 2018
  • 39 min
Emma and Zorric review Gwyneth Paltrow’s wedding pictures. They talk about anniversaries (not wedding anniversaries) and how the idea was created. They debate what they more..

Episode #61 – Why Travel Is Better Than Sex

  • November 6, 2018
  • 36 min
Emma and Zorric talk about a Game Of Thrones actor who was upset while reading the script. Emma and Zorric debate if they would pick more..

Episode #60 – 8 Things To Turn You Off

  • November 2, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric share which Twilight celeb made it Insta official over the weekend. They talk about how many kids they want. Emma reminds Zorric more..

Episode #59 – Emma Gets Scared!

  • October 30, 2018
  • 51 min
Emma and Zorric review attending The Great Love Debate with Brian Howie. They share what they learned and enjoyed from the show, and what they more..

Episode #58 – Brian Howie, Creator & Host of The Great Love Debate

  • October 26, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Brian Howie, author of How To Find LOVE in 60 Seconds, Creator/Host of “The Great Love Debate” World Tour, and The more..

Episode #57 – Amanda Hendrix from ABC’s The Proposal

  • October 23, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Amanda Hendrix, a contestant from The Proposal. Amanda shares her process on being cast on the show and her experience while more..

Episode #56 – Thoughts You Should Never Keep From Your Partner

  • October 19, 2018
  • 38 min
Emma and Zorric discuss a celebrity couple who has filed for divorce and kept their anniversary date (awww) They review six thoughts couples should discuss more..

Episode #55 – Bad Habits to Avoid Early on in Relationships

  • October 16, 2018
  • 31 min
Emma and Zorric discuss a recent celebrity break up. They discuss habits couples should tend to avoid while in the relationship. Is it ever okay more..

Episode #54 – Everyday Therapy Hosts Talk Yoga and Dating

  • October 12, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Everyday Therapy podcasters Jacy Rader, LPC, RYT, Julianne Schroeder, LPC, RYT, and Whitney Bunch, LPC, RYT. They are all Talk and more..

Episode #53 – Comedian Anitabuen Shares Horrible Dating Stories

  • October 9, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Anitabuen, comedian, to discuss how to tell if a guy/girl likes you and could be too shy to admit it. They more..

Episode #52 – Middle School Drama

  • October 5, 2018
  • 46 min
Emma and Zorric review a greeting card company that has “break up cards.” How beneficial would it be to use them? They review “9 Middle more..

Episode #51 – What’s Your Number?

  • October 2, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Courtney King, an LPC (counselor) with her own private practice (who works with families, adolescents, self-esteem and eating disorders,) avid podcast more..

Episode #50 – Latoya Blakley from ABC’s The Proposal

  • September 28, 2018
  • 57 min
Emma and Zorric invite Latoya Blakely, attorney, actress, and The Proposal Bachelorette. They talk about The Hills reboot and who might be coming back. Latoya more..

Episode #49 – Stephanie Ver Eecke from Love at First Flight

  • September 25, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Stephanie Ver Eecke, from Love at First Flight, to talk about her time on the show, and what her experience was more..

Episode #48 – Claire White from ABC’s The Proposal

  • September 21, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Claire White, previous Miss Arlington and a former contestant from The Proposal on ABC. They talk about the Emmy’s! What was more..

Episode #47 – Squishin’ Impossible Improv

  • September 18, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Squishin’ Impossible Improv Troupe Krystal Haynes, Kelsey Cornillie, Carl Armstrong, and Stephen Harrison to the show. They tell us a little more..

Episode #46 – 100 Dates in a Year

  • September 14, 2018
  • 32 min
Emma and Zorric review 7 things Holly Martyn learned as she went on 100 dates in a year. They both give their takes on each more..

Episode #45 – Help me! I’m Newly Single

  • September 11, 2018
  • 40 min
Emma and Zorric spend time discussing matching tattoos. They share their own journeys of being recently single or being single and what it took for more..

Episode #44 – Michelle G., Certified Matchmaker & Relationship Coach

  • September 7, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Michelle G., certified matchmaker, and relationship coach to answer a listener question. “What tips can you share for single ladies 30 more..

Episode #43 – The Bachelorette’s Jack Stone, Bachelor in Paradise

  • September 4, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Jack Stone from The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise to talk about his time at the shows. Jack shares stories about more..

Episode #42 – Love at First Flight’s Cale O’Bryan

  • August 28, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Cale O’Bryan to discuss 5 signs that let them know a date was going well. Then, they shared stories of times more..

Episode #41 – Alpha, Beta, Beta, Alpha

  • August 25, 2018
  • 50 min
Emma and Zorric respond to a listener question! Can an alpha date a beta? They react to articles, mostly Emma reacts, on alpha women dating more..

Episode #40 – We’re 40 and Out Of Your League

  • August 21, 2018
  • 40 min
Emma and Zorric celebrate their 40th episode! What is something we all do while online dating that we should stop? Swiping right on people out more..

Episode #39 – Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!

  • August 17, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Mary Miller, LMFT at LifeWorks, who specializes in sex therapy and couple’s therapy. Mary shares what sex therapy is and what more..

Episode #38 – When Will You Marry Me?

  • August 14, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Thuy, HR Manager, and Armin Samadi, Financial Advisor to play a little game, “Date My Bio!” They all discuss China’s Dating more..

Episode #37 – Single Parent and Dating

  • August 10, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Josh Schneider, Software Developer, Improv Nerd, and Nerd in General, to talk about dating as a single dad. What is his more..

Episode #36 – The “Talk?” What is that?

  • August 7, 2018
  • 44 min
Emma and Zorric share when it is time to have the “talk” with your partner. What is the “talk?” How do you know if it’s more..

Episode #35 – Money, Money, Money?

  • August 3, 2018
  • 32 min
Emma and Zorric discuss one of the scarier topics: MONEY! When do you decide it is time to have the conversation with your partner over more..

Episode #34 – Give a Tinder date a second chance?

  • July 31, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Mercedes Jackson, writer of Thebetterhalfdraft.com. Zorric finds out he is a millennial, and it is beautiful, sweet revenge for Emma. Emma more..

Episode #33 – I’m interested because I’m interesting

  • July 27, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Adolfo Gonzalez to the show. He talks about his career in radio with The Kidd Kraddick show and Rich Shertenliev. Adolfo more..

Episode #32 – Dating over Facebook?

  • July 24, 2018
  • 26 min
Emma and Zorric debate over Facebook’s new idea to create a dating feature/app. Emma hates the idea and Zorric loves the idea. They review the more..

Episode #31 – If you like then you should wait 6+ years to put a ring on it

  • July 20, 2018
  • 31 min
Emma and Zorric discuss why millennials are taking more time than other generations to get engaged or be married. What does self-actualization have to do more..

Episode #30 – No Following! No Stalking! No Problems!

  • July 17, 2018
  • 46 min
Emma and Zorric explore the effect social media has on our dating life. How can you simplify your social love life? Do you need to more..

Episode #29 – Date my Bio! (Cue audience cheers)

  • July 13, 2018
  • 51 min
Emma and Zorric invite Lisa Michalsky! Lisa educates Emma and Zorric how she can tell if another women has a crush or is attracted to more..

Episode #28 – Talking at Meetups

  • July 10, 2018
  • 38 min
Emma and Zorric teach you to mingle at social gatherings. What should you wear or how do you know if your outfit is appropriate? They more..

Episode #27 – LGBTQ+ Misconceptions …but you don’t look like you’re gay?

  • July 6, 2018
  • 44 min
Emma and Zorric invite Lisa Michalsky, Improv Accountant! Yes, you need to listen to figure out what that is. They discuss her journey of coming more..

Episode #26 – It’s too hot for freckles!

  • July 3, 2018
  • 32 min
Emma and Zorric invite Kali McDonald to define “freckling.” What is freckling? Is it freckles on someone’s face? No! They all share what they love more..

Episode #25 – Seven! Seven! Seven! Seven!

  • June 29, 2018
  • 51 min
Emma and Zorric invite Kali McDonald and discuss the worst things that could happen to you when you’re dating someone. Is friends with benefits a more..

Episode #24 – Do’s and Don’ts of Profiles with Alyssa Dineen founder of Style My Profile NYC

  • June 26, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Alyssa Dineen, online dating expert, style guru, and founder of Style My Profile NYC. Alyssa shares how she became a stylist more..

Episode #23 – He’s So Not Into You With Stephanie from Singles and The City

  • June 22, 2018
  • 52 min
Emma and Zorric invite Stephanie from Singles and The City. They all share signs when a guy or girl is just not that into you. more..

Episode #22 – Quicker, Quickly, or Quickler

  • June 19, 2018
  • 33 min
Emma and Zorric discuss if they travel on dates. Is it a good idea to travel with a person you barely know? They share tips, more..

Episode #21 – Chivalry is Not Dead

  • June 15, 2018
  • 32 min
Emma and Zorric review chivalry. What is it and why do people think it’s dead? They share their opinions and thoughts on chivalry. Zorric shares more..

Episode #20 – Sending the First Message Sucks!

  • June 12, 2018
  • 38 min
Emma and Zorric discuss what makes it difficult for women to believe they can make the first move. How do we, women, allow ourselves to more..

Episode #19 – You should be kissed and often…

  • June 8, 2018
  • 36 min
Emma and Zorric share if they kiss on the first date.  She says yes to 20% of the time kissing on the first date and more..

Episode #18 – Red or Lobster with CoffeeBreakwithDani

  • June 5, 2018
  • 1 min
Emma and Zorric invite Dani, from @CoffeeBreakwithDani! They take turns sharing what men and women should wear on 1st dates. Are white stitch jeans even more..

Episode #17 – Rejection and Mental Health

  • June 1, 2018
  • 33 min
Emma and Zorric discuss the lies and negative ideas around online dating. They review how dating apps affect our mental health. Do apps make us more..

Episode #16 – Why So Giggly?

  • May 30, 2018
  • 30 min
Emma and Zorric go through the cycles of fatigue while online dating. Are there ways to deal with fatigue that are helpful or should you more..

Episode #15 – First Date Rules

  • May 24, 2018
  • 29 min
Emma and Zorric review 17 rules to follow while on a first date. They practice a therapeutic skill of “active listening.” Is honesty the best more..

Episode #14 – Eggplant Emojis and Chemistry

  • May 22, 2018
  • 31 min
Emma and Zorric share The Top Three Most Hated Emojis. Can you guess what they are? They discuss if and when it is appropriate to more..

Episode #13 – You’ve Never Been “Notebooked?”

  • May 17, 2018
  • 28 min
Emma and Zorric discuss ways to manage anxiety and calm nerves before the first date. What is mindfulness and how can you implement this practice more..

Episode #12 – Is Chemistry a thing?

  • May 15, 2018
  • 31 min
Emma, Zorric, and Anna discuss if attraction is the only thing that matters when looking at people online. Should people make the assumption that we more..

Episode #11 – Hobbies, Pictures, and Dancing

  • May 9, 2018
  • 29 min
Emma and Zorric invite Anna Smith to talk about the blunders of Bumble profiles. What pictures should you avoid posting? Emma doesn’t care if you more..

Episode #10 – Eye-rolling and Frustrations

  • May 1, 2018
  • 27 min
Emma and Zorric explore the phases we go through while dating online. How much frustration and eye-rolling do we experience? They remind listeners of “ghosting” more..

Episode #9 – Ask Me out on a Date

  • April 20, 2018
  • 27 min
Emma, Zorric, and Taty discuss the timeline to remove your profile from dating apps when you begin a relationship. Do you use “I” or “you” more..

Episode #8 – Addicted to Dating Apps!

  • April 20, 2018
  • 24 min
Emma and Zorric invite their guest Taty Cranshaw to talk about addictions to dating apps. Apps have become a tool to boost ego rather than more..

Episode #7 – How Clean is Clean?

  • April 20, 2018
  • 22 min
Emma and Zorric swipe right on each other when their paths cross. What happens if you swipe right on someone you know? They share how more..

Episode #6 – April Showers Bring May Flowers

  • April 20, 2018
  • 29 min
Emma and Zorric examine if age gaps matter, and which age gaps can end in happiness or sadness. How much do values matter in a more..

Episode #5 – Slow Dating

  • April 20, 2018
  • 27 min
Emma and Zorric discuss the benefits and disadvantages of “slow dating.” They review apps that provide those services: Once and Coffee Meets Bagel. They discuss more..

Episode #4 – Don’t Have A Dirty Mirror

  • April 20, 2018
  • 26 min
Emma and Zorric invite their guest, Jinohn, share which pictures catch their interests when scrolling through profiles. They analyze which pictures are most appealing. Is more..

Episode #3 – To Ghost or Not to Ghost

  • April 20, 2018
  • 23 min
Emma and Zorric invite their guest Jinohn Temple to review dating terms they haven’t heard before. Is “ghosting” ever helpful? What happens if you like more..

Episode #2 – I “Super Like” You

  • April 20, 2018
  • 22 min
Emma and Zorric review the Tinder “Super Likes” feature and if it helps boost the online dating game. They share which pictures catch their interest, more..

Episode #1 – Meet Emma and Zorric!

  • April 20, 2018
  • 25 min
Meet Emma and Zorric! They consider if the Tinder Feed is plain creepy or if there is an advantage of knowing what your matches are more..

MEET THE HOSTS

Zorric Sia

He is a self-proclaimed foodie, avid audiobook listener, and tech engineer fascinated by all aspects of dating apps. Zorric is the co-host of The Date Podcast, the co-founder of Bopsee.com and Childrecorder.com. He occasionally washes his lights with darks and binge watches historical dramas such The Crown while sipping a glass of Malbec.

Emma Pineda

Emma is the co-host of The Date Podcast. She quotes The Office into everyday conversations and giggles each time she sneaks a quote. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but that does not get in the way of her dating life, or maybe it does? She loves reading what her Book Club asks her to read.
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