

We Met At Acme
Dear Media, Lindsey Metselaar
We Met At Acme is the OG dating podcast and a lifestyle tool for the next generation of adults. In each episode, you'll learn about attachment styles, rules and guidelines to follow when dating, red flags, the importance of therapy, and more. With host Lindsey Metselaar you’ll hear from dating experts, licensed professionals, celebrities, and influencers all sharing their dating experiences or dating insights. Most importantly, you'll improve your confidence, self-worth, and overall outlook towards dating - you'll laugh a little along the way and learn not to take yourself too seriously.
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Oct 13, 2021 • 41min
The Number One Thing Men Discuss In Therapy ft. Talkspace’s Dr. Meaghan Rice
In this episode, I am virtually joined Talkspace therapist Dr. Meaghan Rice. We discuss being a military wife, the most important advice for couples to get along, how it works to be in couples therapy via Talkspace, how to know when it’s a good fit with your therapist, the baggage we all bring to relationships, how to be more self aware with your partner, the most common topics that men discuss in therapy, and more. Visit www.Talkspace.com and use code ACME for $100 off your first month of therapy! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 10, 2021 • 1h 4min
There Is No Such Thing As A Perfect Couple ft. Elin Hilderbrand
In this episode, I am virtually joined writer Elin Hilderbrand. We discuss making more than your spouse, dating an extrovert when you're an introvert, why her relationship works now, if novels glorify the idea of having an affair, who would play her characters in a movie, couch guy tiktok, what to do if your partner isn't romantic, why you shouldn't stay with a high school SO when you go to college, how she survived breast cancer, and so much more. This episodes starts with a solo where I discuss recent fights with my SO, how I thought a honeymoon was free, a moment I questioned my relationship, wedding dress shopping, and more. www.Sakara.com/ACME for 20% off your first order. www.Issuu.com/podcast with code ACME for your free account or 50% off your premium account. www.Curology.com/ACME for a free 30-day trial; just pay shipping and handling. www.Mejuri.com/ACME for 10% off your first order. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 3, 2021 • 54min
Every First Date Should Be Dinner ft. Koko
In this episode, I am virtually joined by Koko, make up artist and queen of high maintenance. We discuss why she hates dating apps, if women should be more high maintenance when dating, her viral tiktok video, why opposites don’t work in dating, if coffee dates should or shouldn’t be a thing, why long distance would never work for us, and more. This episodes starts with a solo where I discuss why a spark does matter, a crazy story I haven’t told from our Italy trip, why people get the ick, and how important it is to be sure of your partner. www.Talkspace.com with code ACME for $100 off your first month. www.Jennikayne.com with code ACME for 15% off your first order. www.Article.com/ACME for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. www.Wealthfront.com/ACME to get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 26, 2021 • 54min
How To Crush It On Dating Apps ft. Bre and Shelby
In this episode, I am virtually joined by Shelby and Bre co-hosts of Emotional Check-In Podcast. We discuss how to crush it on dating apps, what it means to have an emotional check in, how Shelby met her hinge bf, having a high sex drive and how to communicate that, taking anti-depressents and how to bring that up, if mental health a valid excuse to end a relationship, and more. This episodes starts with a solo where I discuss planning a bachelorette sober, more wedding planning updates, if physical chemistry can build over time, why it’s so important to follow your gut, and our engagement party. www.Girlfriend.com/ACME for $25 of your purchase of $100 or more. www.Dipseastories.com/ACME for your extended 30-day free trial. https://shop.analuisa.com/acmesun for 20% off with their summer sale. www.talkspace.com with code ACME for $100 off your first month. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 19, 2021 • 55min
Interpreting Texts: Men vs. Women ft. Nicky and Jenna
In this episode, I am virtually joined by Nicky Hammond and Jenna Wolf, co-hosts of We Are Not Saints Podcast. We discuss behaviors that scare people away when dating, getting too deep too soon, if there are people out there who have nothing "dark" about them, why dating men is so different than dating women, if women and men receive texts differently, what are the signs that you're heading in the "official" direction, and why "hard to get" can be a turnoff sometimes. This episodes starts with a solo where I discuss how wedding planning is going, how to not feel passive when dating as the girl, if it’s possible to be “trying too hard” to date, and a time where my partner felt insecure. www.Sakara.com/ACME for 20% off your first order. www.Issuu.com/podcast with code ACME for your free account, or 50% off your premium account today. www.Framebridge.com with code ACME for 15% off your first order. www.Mejuri.com/ACME for 10% off your first order. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 12, 2021 • 46min
The First Question I Didn’t Need To Turn Into A Poll
I’m ENGAGED!!! WHAT?!! I’m still in shock. In this episode, I answer all your questions about my engagement. How I knew he was the one, how it all went down, the worst piece of advice I got along the way, the ring process, what happens next, and so much more! www.talkspace.com with code ACME for $100 off your first month www.Vivino.com/ACME for 20% off your first order of up to $200 www.Article.com/ACME for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 5, 2021 • 58min
How To Bring Up Trauma When Newly Dating ft. Matt Bocchi
In this episode, I am virtually by Matt Bocchi, the author of Sway. We dis- cuss starting a new relationship, how to make it work if it's an LDR in the beginning, addiction, struggling with the tragic loss of a parent, what it means to date younger vs older, being sexually abused as a child, how much you should open up about your trauma, how to bring up trauma when newly dating, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss how many of my rules my SO followed/broke, if my rules should be for casual daters too, the spark vs. checking boxes, the best ways to sniff out compatibility on dating apps, cheating and if all men do it or not, and how Nantucket was! www.Dipseastories.com/ACME for an extended 30-day free trial shop.analuisa.com/acmesun for 20% off with their summer sale www.Dailyharvest.com with code acme for $25 off your first box www.Girlfriend.com/acme for $25 off your order of $100 or more Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 29, 2021 • 1h 5min
Don’t Compliment A Guy Before You’re Official ft. The Boys From The Latke Room Boys
In this episode, I am virtually by Jonny Lazarus, Justin Kapelmaster, and Max Mastbaum from The Latke Room Podcast. We discuss how to know when a guy likes you, if guys and girls can be friends, why it’s bad to tell a guy he’s handsome, the meaning behind following an ex on social media, what makes a girl stand out on the first date, what guys care about physically, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss why men take longer to say I love you, handling the ebbs and flows of sex in long term relationships, when to push your SO to shop for a ring, if there is a downside to dating for “too long,” how to feel confident after the pandemic, why I never say I love you more to my SO, and the ratio of single girls to guys in NYC. www.Sakara.com/ACME for 20% off your first order www.Issuu.com/podcast with code ACME for your free account or 50% off your premium account www.Article.com/ACME for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more www.Mejuri.com/ACME for 10% off your first order Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 22, 2021 • 1h 8min
Why Men Love Bitches And Why Men Marry Bitches
In this episode, I am virtually joined by Sherry Argov, the author of the world renowned book Why Men Love Bitches and Why Men Marry Bitches. We discuss what exactly it means to be a bitch, what’s wrong with being a yes woman, how her rules would apply to technology today, how to “pull back” on social media, her most controversial advice, if women love a-holes, why it’s bad to be an open book, the danger of sexting and nudes, how to act on a first date, if it’s ever okay to play “games” in your relationship, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss The Bachelorette (and if I am team Katie or team Greg), my thoughts on The White Lotus, why I was blacklisted from a sorority in college, and why men cry during break ups. Domestic violence support: thehotline.org or call 800.799.SAFE (7233) Order Sherry’s books here: Why Men Love Bitches Why Men Marry Bitches www.Upstart.com/ACME to find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today. www.Framebridge.com with code ACME for 15% off your first order. www.Wealthfront.com/ACME to get your first $5,000 managed FREE, for life. www.Girlfriend.com/acme for $25 off your purchase of $100 or more. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 15, 2021 • 50min
WTF Is Acme And How Do I Get In? ft. Frankie The Bouncer
In this episode, I am virtually joined by the man behind the hardest door in town, Frankie Carattini. We discuss how he went from coat check to bouncer, the history of Acme, how to get in, the craziest things he’s witnessed, his obsession with the Olsen Twins, how to keep the momentum going when out in NYC, how to cut the line, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss How to be respectful in disagreements w partner, taking someone back after drunk cheating, the viral tiktok about men who don’t touch you on the first date, how to not take someone’s mood personally and let it affect your day, and how Saturn return affects your life. Find your COVID19 vaccine location at www.vaccines.gov www.Functionofbeauty.com/ACME for 20% off your order www.Dipseastories.com/ACME for your extended free 30-day trial www.Dailyharvest.com with code ACME for $25 off your first box Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.