
Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships
Is monogamy dead? Are we expecting too much from dating apps? Do we even want to find love anymore? Get all the answers and more with Dateable, your insider’s look into modern dating that the New York Times, HuffPost, and Oprah Daily call one of the top podcasts about dating, love, and relationships. Listen in as Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick dig into why we date the way we do. Together we'll navigate modern dating with more compassion, fun, and intention so you can create the love life you've always wanted!Join us every Wednesday as we talk to real daters and experts about the entire gamut of modern dating and relationships – from securing your anxious attachment, choosing the right partner for you, healing from your breakup to dating in your 30s and beyond. Make sure to send us your burning dating questions as we answer them every Sunday!If you're looking for a podcast that's relatable and full of emotional support and substance, then look no further. Let us be your biggest cheerleaders as you navigate dating in this crazy Dateable world.Send us your brunchtalk questions at hello@dateablepodcast.com or leave your question in a review!Follow us @dateablepodcast on IG and join the private 'Big Dateable Energy Facebook group. Check out our website for more content and join our Finding Your Person Program!: https://www.findingyourperson.com/Dateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts
Latest episodes

Aug 5, 2020 • 1h 29min
BONUS: The Museum of Modern Dating w/ Ken Page of Deeper Dating
Would glory holes be in the museum of modern dating? Maybe in COVID-19 times! First, we'll run down the results of Julie's around the world dating app experiment and then we'll chat with Ken Page of Deeper Dating about the landscape of today’s dating world. We'll discuss some of our most moving dating stories, our best advice, and the most essential challenges facing daters todayFollow Ken at @deeperdating and check out deeperdating.com along with Ken's podcast Deeper Dating on Apple Podcasts or your other favorite podcast playersFollow us @dateablepodcast. Check out dateablepodcast.com for more content, live show dates, and merch.Thank you to our partner for this episode:Best Fiends Puzzle Game: Be the HERO of the story with this 5-star rated FREE puzzle adventure. Download for free on the app store or google playCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Mint Mobile: Get 3 months unlimited premium wireless service for $15/ a month: https://mintmobile.com/DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * Washington Red Raspberries: Check out https://redrazz.org to learn about Washington Red Raspberris and get recipes and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 29, 2020 • 1h 4min
BONUS: Redefining how we Date & Communicate w/Kimmy Seltzer from Charisma Quotient
So if we're all dating virtually, we can be anywhere, right? We'll kick off with a dating app experiment comparing different cities and then we'll chat with Kimmy Seltzer of the Charisma Quotient about some of the common issues that everyone's experiencing in this new dating world. We'll discuss traditional vs. modern gender roles, navigating virtual dating , and what your messages really mean between the lines.Follow Kimmy at @kimmyseltzer and listen to the Charisma Quotient on Apple Podcasts or your other favorite podcast playersFollow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, live show dates, and merch.Thank you to our partner for this episode: Dirty Diana, a fictional six-part sex-positive fictional podcast starring Demi Moore. Subscribe today wherever you find your favorite shows or check out qcodemedia.com for more info.Cover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Mint Mobile: Get 3 months unlimited premium wireless service for $15/ a month: https://mintmobile.com/DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * Washington Red Raspberries: Check out https://redrazz.org to learn about Washington Red Raspberris and get recipes and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 22, 2020 • 1h 43min
BONUS: Love & Dating in the Time of COVID w/ Minji Chang from FirstofAll
So if you just do doggy style in a mask, you're safe from COVID, right? Umm. Umm. nope. We're talking this week about sex during the pandemic and then with Minji Chang on the FirstofAll Pod about all the nitty-gritty of sex & dating during this time. We discuss our own COVID experiences & perspectives on dating apps, virtual dates, reconnecting with exes, coping with current relationships & projections of the TBD future of dating culture. Follow Minji @minjeezy and @firstofallpod. Listen to First of All Podcast on all podcast platforms. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, live show dates, and merchandise.Thank you to our partner for this episode:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLE.Cover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Mint Mobile: Get 3 months unlimited premium wireless service for $15/ a month: https://mintmobile.com/DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * Washington Red Raspberries: Check out https://redrazz.org to learn about Washington Red Raspberris and get recipes and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 2020 • 1h 25min
BONUS: The best & worst dating advice w/ Kinda Dating
Love conquers all. Wait until he texts you first. Don't have sex for 90 days. There’s so much love advice out there, yet so much is so so bad. We teamed with Natasha Chandel from Kinda Dating to give you our rundown on the best and worst dating advice we've heard along the way. So strap in, decide what tips you'll take and which you'll toss.Check out Natasha at @natashachandel and Kinda Dating on all podcast platforms and @kindadatingFollow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, live show dates, and merch.SOMETHING NEW! Check out our new Amazon Store with our curated dating essentials, including everything from books from our past guests to gadgets to sexy time gadgets (you know what we mean 😉). If you want to see the full list, visit: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dateablepodcastCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Mint Mobile: Get 3 months unlimited premium wireless service for $15/ a month: https://mintmobile.com/DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * Washington Red Raspberries: Check out https://redrazz.org to learn about Washington Red Raspberris and get recipes and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 8, 2020 • 59min
BONUS: 6 Ways COVID-19 will forever change dating
To say dating has changed in 2020 is the understatement of the year! We'll share our top 6 trends with everything from how singles and couples are navigating this time to why f*ckboys are o-v-e-r. We'll discuss how to make the most of your dating life whether it's on a socially distanced date or if you're rekindling an old flame. So get your masks on, stay 6 feet away, and see how COVID-19 could actually be the best thing for your love life (if you let it be).Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, live show dates, and merchandise.Thank you to our partner for this episode:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLE.Generation Tux: Get 10% off the entire groom’s party at generationtux.com/dateable with the code DATEABLE Cover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Mint Mobile: Get 3 months unlimited premium wireless service for $15/ a month: https://mintmobile.com/DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * Washington Red Raspberries: Check out https://redrazz.org to learn about Washington Red Raspberris and get recipes and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 1, 2020 • 1h 25min
Season 10 Episode 21: An Open Letter to S****y Husbands
What if we told you the silent killer of marriage was something so seemingly small, so avoidable? Join us as we chat with Matthew Fray about how a “good guy” like him ended up being a sh****y husband and how others can avoid these missteps. We discuss why neglecting your partner's thoughts and feelings is the demise of a relationship, how to recognize signs of this behavior even in early dating, and the importance of being aware of this now even if you're nowhere close to marriage.Check out Matt's blog: https://mustbethistalltoride.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, live show dates, and merchandise.Thank you to our partner for this episode:This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Lorelei Parker, CRUSHING IT. You can find CRUSHING IT wherever books are sold. Find out more at kensingtonbooks.comCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Mint Mobile: Get 3 months unlimited premium wireless service for $15/ a month: https://mintmobile.com/DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * Washington Red Raspberries: Check out https://redrazz.org to learn about Washington Red Raspberris and get recipes and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 24, 2020 • 1h 36min
Season 10 Episode 20: I Date Me First
What happens when you break up with your long-term, live-in boyfriend right before COVID-19? You use this time...and you use it wisely. Join us as we chat with Minji about how she used quarantine to learn how to be alone – correction, happy alone. We discuss the importance of taking breaks, doing the necessary self-work, and why self-love is so important to ultimately find the love you want.Check out Minji @minjeezy and listen to her podcast, First of All:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-of-all/id1260925014Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, live show dates, and merch.SOMETHING NEW! Check out our new Amazon Store with our curated dating essentials, including everything from books from our past guests to gadgets to sexy time gadgets (you know what we mean 😉). If you want to see the full list, visit: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dateablepodcastCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Mint Mobile: Get 3 months unlimited premium wireless service for $15/ a month: https://mintmobile.com/DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * Washington Red Raspberries: Check out https://redrazz.org to learn about Washington Red Raspberris and get recipes and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 17, 2020 • 1h 2min
Season 10 Episode 19: What's your [personality] type?
Whether you're an ISFJ, ENFP, INTP, or whatever it may be, we're here with Frank James to share how your personality type impacts the way you date. We discuss the blind spots that each type has while dating, how we can better understand each other to resolve conflicts/ misunderstandings in relationships, and if any two types are most compatible (or incompatible). Check out Frank'sYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxc0c4cOfFmSUnzX9uY7JwwFollow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, live show dates, and merchandise.Thank you to our partner for this episode:This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Alexandra Ivy, INTENDED VICTIM. You can find INTENDED VICTIM wherever books are sold. Find out more at kensingtonbooks.comCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Mint Mobile: Get 3 months unlimited premium wireless service for $15/ a month: https://mintmobile.com/DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * Washington Red Raspberries: Check out https://redrazz.org to learn about Washington Red Raspberris and get recipes and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 10, 2020 • 1h 9min
Season 10 Episode 18: The Future of Sex Toys w/ Lora DiCarlo
Omg. Omg. Ohhhh my god. Join us as we chat with Lora DiCarlo about the mind-blowing orgasm that inspired her to revolutionize the sex toy industry. We discuss how to get to the elusive squirting orgasm, the archaic history of vibrators, and how sex tech is continuing to evolve to help women own our pleasure.Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, live show dates, and merchandise.Check out Lora Dicarlo at https://loradicarlo.com/Thank you to our partner for this episode:Generation Tux: Get 10% off the entire groom’s party at generationtux.com/dateable with the code DATEABLE Cover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Mint Mobile: Get 3 months unlimited premium wireless service for $15/ a month: https://mintmobile.com/DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * Washington Red Raspberries: Check out https://redrazz.org to learn about Washington Red Raspberris and get recipes and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 3, 2020 • 1h 10min
Season 10 Episode 17: Racism in Dating
With the death of George Floyd and the nation-wide protests for black lives matter this week, it's time we really pay attention to how racism plays into everyday life – including dating. We compiled a few of our past episodes about the struggles of dating as black men and women in modern times. Really listen as we talk with Yelitsa, Sofaya, and Chris about how they navigate racist comments on dating apps, the extra hardships that come with dating as a person of color, and how best to openly discuss sexual racism to help put an end to this behavior.For the full episodes:S7E7: Dating as a Black Woman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-7-episode-7-dating-as-a-black-woman/id1084105171?i=1000418697968S8E13: Sexual Racism: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-8-episode-13-sexual-racism/id1084105171?i=1000438130527Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, live show dates, and merchandise.A big thanks to Do the Bay for these resources to help during this time:Consider donating to the following impactful causes: Black Lives MatterMinnesota Freedom FundNationwide Bail FundAmerican Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)The Marshall Project - nonprofit criminal justice journalCenter For Racial JusticeCampaign Zero - policy solutions to end police violenceProtesting? Here’s a guide to staying safe.Not comfortable protesting? Here are other impactful ways to help. Here are some excellent resources for further education: What is Systematic Racism? - an easy-to-understand video seriesHistory of Racist US Laws and their effects throughout American historyThe Case for ReparationsThe Road Not Taken - Housing and Criminal Justice 50 Years After the Kerner Commission ReportSocial Exclusion: The Decisions and Dynamics that Drive RacismLynching in America: Confronting the Legacy of Racial TerrorHow To Stop Police Violence - excellent Twitter threadEducational Resources via Black Lives MatterCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Mint Mobile: Get 3 months unlimited premium wireless service for $15/ a month: https://mintmobile.com/DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * Washington Red Raspberries: Check out https://redrazz.org to learn about Washington Red Raspberris and get recipes and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy