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If you go on a date and thought it was great, but then it gets weird… we’ll call the other person and find out what’s up. Warning: It could get awkward! Subscribe to hear Marcus In The Morning Second Date Update everyday on the iHeartRadio app.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 8min
Rachel Changed Brian's Mind in a Matter of Minutes
Rachel called us confused after Brian stopped responding following what she thought was a great drinks date in Danville. She felt an instant, comfortable connection but Brian says something small caught his attention about ten minutes in, and he hasn’t stopped thinking about it since.

Jan 14, 2026 • 7min
Kim Ghosted Jason After a One of a Kind Date
Jason didn’t expect to be ghosted after dinner in San Ramon — especially not after a date that felt that good. He told us Kim was warm, funny, and refreshingly present. They connected over bad bosses, favorite takeout, and the universal struggle of Sunday errands. It felt effortless, the kind of date you assume leads to another. Then Kim vanished. What happened?

Jan 13, 2026 • 5min
The One Thing Pete Couldn't Unsee About Lauren
In a world of flashy dates and nonstop phone scrolling, Lauren thought she found a refreshing change. Pete stayed present, the conversation flowed, and the night felt comfortable in the best way. But comfort doesn’t always mean chemistry. Pete explains how a small realization shifted his feelings — and why sometimes ghosting starts with something you can’t quite explain.

Jan 12, 2026 • 8min
How Did Miguel Misread Hannah's Vibe?
After drinks in Redwood City, Miguel walked away feeling hopeful. Hannah was bright, curious, and honest about how exhausting dating in your thirties can feel. No awkward moments, no forced conversation. Just a solid, relaxed vibe. Then… silence. This episode explores how dates that feel “good” don’t always turn into something more.

Jan 9, 2026 • 6min
How Could Liam Do That to Heather?
Heather thought the date went great. Liam was funny, confident, and easy to talk to. They connected over travel, pets, and childhood fears—and she left smiling. But after the date? Silence. No text. No follow-up. Just a ghost. We dive into what might’ve gone wrong.

Jan 8, 2026 • 7min
Trevor's Surprisingly Smooth First Date with Mallory…Or Was It?
Dinner in Palo Alto, zero awkward silences, and no dating app horror stories—what could go wrong? Trevor called us after his date with Mallory saying the vibe was calm, mature, and surprisingly effortless. They talked work stress, favorite podcasts, and laughed about modern dating feeling like a full-time job. He left thinking it was a solid first date… but was it spark-worthy or just comfortable? Let’s talk.

Jan 7, 2026 • 8min
Renee Felt Different to Kyle, Until She Left Him on Read
Kyle didn’t expect much from a casual dinner, but he walked away feeling hopeful. Renee was funny, thoughtful, and refreshingly grounded, and their conversation went deeper than most first dates. So when the follow-up never came, Kyle reached out to us for answers.

Jan 6, 2026 • 8min
David's Date with Claire that Ended Too Soon
David thought he and Claire had real chemistry — ramen, cocktails, laughs about their dogs, and solo travel tips. He called her amazing, smart, funny… a total catch. Then she ghosted. We dig into what went wrong.

Jan 5, 2026 • 6min
Carly Ghosted Ben Over Ranch on Pizza
Ben swore this one was a lock for a second date. After bonding over bad first dates, favorite SF bars, and a surprisingly passionate argument about ranch dressing on pizza, Carly disappeared. Ben calls us to figure out where things went sideways—and if the signs were there all along.

Jan 2, 2026 • 8min
Why Did Cody Ghost Jen After the Encore?
It started with a concert under the stars and ended with burritos and a hug that felt like something more. Jen says her night with Cody was effortless — fun, easy, and full of chemistry. But a few weeks later, he’s gone silent. What gives?


