Somebody Date Us: Recent Episodes
Asal, Carley & Lauren
Somebody Date Us is a podcast hosted by three single Toronto girls trying to find someone bearable enough to date.
It's not goodbye, it's a see ya later! This is the 100th episode of SDU, and the last episode of 2020. The group is all recapping all their favourite memories together, favourite episodes, guests, and some funny stories and experiences from behind the scenes. Tune in now to listen and don't forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs.
Ho ho ho! Happy holidays! The SDU ladies & Mike are back for another episode, and with the holiday season upon us, they thought it would be fun to chat all things Christmas time. What will their COVID Christmas look like? What was the one gift they always wanted as a kid and never got? What are their goals as we start to look ahead to 2021? Tune in to find out and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Let's talk about sex baby! This week SDU is joined by Lorraine Hewitt, aka CoCo La Creme. Lorraine is an experience sex educator and relationship expert who helps enhance people's sex lives. She also is a pioneering local burlesque artist in Toronto, and is here to deliver all the steamy tips to the SDU listeners. How can we improve our flirting game? What advice does she have for performing a spicy dance for your partner? Tune in now to find out, and don't forget to follow her at @PrincessLoSuperstar, or find her workshops here.
What's it like to date as an older, single woman? This week SDU is joined by a special guest that is going to share all her crazy stories, and answer all our questions about what the dating world looks like for the older (and wiser). Tune in now and don't forget to send your questions for SDU to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
This week the team is taking a break from talking about romantic relationships and shifting gears to friendships. What do their friend groups look like? How have their friendships changed during the pandemic? And what are some of their fondest memories with their pals. Tune in now to listen and don't forget to send your episode ideas and questions to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
This week the crew is all catching up on what's been going on in their lives. What's sparking joy? What's pissing them off? They're also playing a little question game. Listen in to get to know the SDU gang better in this weeks episode and don't forget to follow them on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
This week the SDU team is joined by Marny Florence, one of the stars from the new Toronto reality series, Love After Lockdown. Love After Lockdown follows three singles (including Marny) on their journey to find love in Toronto, through a series of blind dates. She's here to chat all about her experience on the show and answer all SDU's burning questions. You can catch the new series on YouTube starting Nov. 12th, and apply to be on season 2 here.
If you've been on this journey with SDU since the beginning, you'll know their struggles to find love. Now with all the ladies in relationships, they're going to share what some of the things were that they had to readjust to as their relationship status changed. Tune in now and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Spooky season is here and what better way to celebrate than having a psychic-medium join SDU this week? Courtney Taylor, aka "The Modern-Day Psychic", is here to spook us right out. Courtney is a renowned psychic-medium and expert relationship intuitive, who has coached men and women all over the world. Tune in now to see what she has to say about the ladies (and Mike) of SDU.
Would you go the distance for Mr. or Ms. Right (or right now)? This week the SDU ladies and Magic Mike are talking about long distance relationships. Carley is sharing her insights on currently being in one, and the rest of the group are sharing their thoughts, and preconceived notions. What are the pros of dating long distance? What are the cons? Listen now to find out and don't forget to VOTE for SDU in the NOW Toronto's Readers Choice awards. Find them in the "Cityscape" category for "Best Local Podcast" here.
Is age just a number? The SDU crew is discussing that question this week. Have they ever dated younger or older? Or are they now? What are some of the challenges or roadblocks you can hit when dating out of your age bracket? The ladies & Magic Mike are discussing it all. Tune in now and don't forget to VOTE for SDU in the NOW Toronto's Readers Choice awards. Find them in the "Cityscape" category for "Best Local Podcast" here.
This week we are joined by Victoria Muñoz. Victoria is a Registered Psychotherapist at Balanced Mind and Wellness Inc. in Etobicoke. Victoria is joining SDU to chat about mental health ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10th. This year has been a weird one, and everyone is struggling a little more than normal, so we will be chatting through ways and tips to keep your mental health in-check. P.S. Don't forget to vote for SDU in the Reader's Choice Awards. Find us in the "Cityscape" category for "Best Local Podcast" here.
Mike, SDU's resident astrology junkie, or what they like to call him, their "Faux-Strologist", has pulled the birth charts for the girls and their partners. Are their stars aligned? Do their astrological signs compliment one another? Or are they destined to fail? Tune in to find out and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Pass the catch-up! We were due for a good ol' catch up so we're here to deliver. Is Asal moving to Mexico? What's life like for Carley in a new relationship? Did Lauren survive meeting Arnold's family in Montreal? What have they been watching lately? All your questions answered and more in this week's episode. Oh, and don't forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs. Got a great story, question, or idea? Email them at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
This week, SDU is joined by Casia Sobolewski, a holistic sex educator, somatic sex educator, and surrogate partner. Casia is here to share all her knowledge and questions SDU has about how she coaches her clients to deepen their pleasure, enhancing or accessing arousal, and expanding bodily awareness. Get ready, you're bound to learn something in this episode.
What makes a healthy relationship? This week, SDU is chatting all about the qualities they need and look for in a healthy relationship. What are the things they need in their significant other? How do you know when you're in (or not in) a healthy relationship? Asal, Carley, Lauren, and Mike are covering all that and more this week. Tune in now and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
You've probably seen those click-bait articles claiming that 36 questions created by psychologist, Arthur Aron, can make you fall in love. The SDU crew goes through some of these questions to chat about their answers, what they'd want to hear from a date, and if they believe these questions could have them falling in love. Tune in and don't forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs.
This week SDU has a very special and exciting guest, Lily LaBeau, adult actress, and star of the new, comedic digital series, Cam_Girlfriend. The series explores romance, technology, connectivity, and love through the eyes of a rising cam girl star, played by Lily. Lily takes her own experience in the adult industry to portray her on-screen character, Chloe. Tune in as SDU asks her all the questions from being a real-life cam girl, to playing one on-screen. Oh, and don't forget to follow Lily on Instagram at @LilyLabeau.
Asal, Carley, Lauren, and Mike are discussing some of the interesting things they've watched and read in the world of sex, relationships, and dating lately. From their love for the Netflix series, Love on a Spectrum, to the interesting topic of peeing in the shower with your SO. This episode seriously touches on a wide array of topics. Tune in now and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Together at last on the living room floor to record in-person, the SDU crew has reunited for the first time in five months. It's been a hot minute since they've all been in the same room, so in true SDU fashion, they decided to play a good ol' game with some alcoholic beverages. Pour yourself a drink to drink along this week, and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Welcome to Fear Factor: SDU Edition. Today the ladies (and Mike) are talking all about what scares them. From creepy crawlers, to the ocean, to the deeper fears in life, SDU is chatting through it all. Tune in now and send a note to SDU with your questions, ideas, or stories, at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
It's been a hot minute since the SDU crew has done a proper catch up. What's been going on in their lives? What's breaking out of isolation been like? How's dating going? What are they watching lately? They have it all for you in this episode. Tune in now and share your episode ideas with SDU at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
This week the girls are chatting with Carmelia Ray. Carmelia is an internally acclaimed online dating expert, matchmaker, and TV personality. Carmelia is sitting down with SDU to chat all about how the world of matchmaking works, her tips for online dating, and everything in between. Tune in now and learn more about Carmelia on her website here or by following her on Instagram at @CarmeliaRay.
Engagement parties, wedding showers, gender reveals, oh my! This week the gang is talking all about the endless parties that come along with relationships. How do they feel about these parties? Would they have them themselves? What do the single people out there get to celebrate? Find out in this week's episode and don't forget to send your stories and ideas to SDU at somebodydateus@gmail.com or @SomebodyDateUs on Instagram.
All aboard! The SDU ladies are taking you on a trip around the world as they look into some interesting dating traditions they've found from different parts of the world. From blackening the bride in Scotland, to BO apples in Austria, and log cutting at German weddings, the ladies are diving into some of the most shocking dating traditions in this weeks episode. Tune in now and don't forget to send your episode ideas and stories to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
Thinking about adding cannabis into the bedroom? Whether you are new to cannabis, curious, or a seasoned user, this week the SDU crew is sitting down with Antuanette Gomez, a leading Canadian woman in the cannabis industry who has a lot to teach us. As the Founder & CEO of Pleasure Peaks, a cannabis brand created to help improve women's sexual health, Antuanette is here to fully school us in all things cannabis. For more on Antuanette, visit her website here, or follow her on Instagram at @AntuanetteG.
The SDU crew is going WAY back to reminisce about their time in high school. Were they popular? What did they look like? Did they enjoy their time in high school? What were their first sexual experiences like? Hint: They may have almost always involved tents. They're throwing it back and spilling the beans, including some cringy stories. Have an idea for a future SDU episode? Shoot a DM to @SomebodyDateUs.
SDU is kickin' it old school in this episode as they throw it back and talk about some old school dating traditions. Have all (or any) of them aged well? Where did those traditions stem from? Listen in and find out! P.S. Have an idea for a future episode? Reach out to SDU on the gram at @SomebodyDateUs.
He's back! We loved his advice so much last year that we needed to have Carley's Dad, Kenneth, back on SDU just in time for Father's Day. We asked him our (and our listeners) burning questions about life and love, and as he sipped his Caesar he hit us with some awesome advice (alongside countless Dad jokes). Tune in now and follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
In the wise words of Ms. Spears: "Don't you know that you're toxic?". This week the SDU ladies are chatting all about toxic relationships. What are some signs that your partner may be toxic (or maybe you're the toxic one)? The ladies are addressing some of the biggest red flags to watch out for and tackling the subject of toxicity. Tune in and don't forget to share your stories with SDU (anonymously) at @SomebodyDateUs or somebodydateus@gmail.com.
This week the SDU have their very first virtual guest, sweet little Bennett is back to give everyone an update on what his life has been like since he first recorded with us last year (Episode 35). How has his life changed since moving out of his small town and heading off to university in the big city? SDU gets all the dirt! Listen now and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
The SDU crew are fully jumping into the topic of virtual dating this week. What do they think about dating during this "new normal"? Why has Carley & Mike opted out of virtual dating? And what are some of their tips for dating during isolation? Tune in now to listen and submit your virtual dating stories to SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs or at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
The SDU crew talked about what turns them on in last weeks episode, now it's time to talk about what turns them off. Turns out, they could talk about this topic all day long. What does the opposite sex do that makes them want to run far, far away? Find out in this weeks episode. Share your stories with SDU via Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs or shoot SDU an email at somebodydateus@gmail.com
What gets you going? In this weeks episode, the ladies of SDU + Mike are all sharing what turns them on. What do they look for in a partner? What do they like both inside, and outside of the bedroom? What makes them feel sexy and confident? Listen now and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs or email them at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
When you first start dating someone new, there are so many milestones. Like the first time you have sex, or your first sleepover when they see you for the first time in sweats and no makeup. As you grow closer, you get more and more comfortable, which opens up another can of worms. When or is there ever a good time to fart or burp in front of your partner? Is there such things as becoming TOO comfortable? SDU is chatting all about it in this weeks episode. P.S. make sure to follow them on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Let's get spicy! Being cooped up inside for weeks on end can be hard on anyone's love life, whether you are in a long-term relationship, casually dating, or single. In this episode, the SDU gang is chatting all about how you can keep things spicy while in isolation. Tune in to hear their tips and share yours with them on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
In the very first remotely recorded episode of SDU, the ladies (and Mike) are chatting about what it's been like to be stuck at home social distancing for the last few weeks. How have they found the adjustment? What's it been like being in a relationship during this time for Asal & Lauren? Have Mike & Carley tried virtual dating yet? Tune in to find out and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs!
Happy April Fools Day! To go along with the theme of the day, SDU is talking about all things related to mind games, trickery, and of course, some of their best pranks they've ever pulled on someone. Watch your back today and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Anyone else feeling extremely burnt out from swiping left and right non-stop without any luck? Feeling frustrated and defeated that after all the first dates and swiping, you still haven't found someone bearable enough to date? The ladies of SDU are talking all about dating burn out, because it is real. What are their tips for getting through it? How do you stay positive even when you want to toss your phone out the window? Listen now to find out, and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
The SDU gang is getting vulnerable this episode as they chat about their insecurities. What is holding them back in dating, in their relationships, and just life in general? Whether it's about our physical appearance, or something internal we're struggling with, the ladies (and Mike) are opening up about theirs to show you that we're really not all that different. Tune in now and make sure to follow Somebody Date Us on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
We all grew up watching fairy tales on TV, but did these have a way of shaping our perceptions on the real world? In this episode the ladies of SDU are diving into movies, TV, influencers, and social media, and how it's all played (or hasn't played) a role in their perception of love and relationships. They'll be talking about some of the f*cked up lessons and meanings behind their favourite fairy tales and movies, if the world of social media has influenced their love lives in any way, and if the real reason they've had such a struggle finding love is because they are waiting for their Noah to their Allie. Tune in now and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs or email them at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
Opps! The SDU ladies got a little (okay, a lot) tipsy while recording this weeks episode and it kind of went downhill. In this episode the ladies are quite literally bouncing all over the place. Carley is talking about what she's been Netflixing lately, Lauren is sharing an interesting dating term she recently learned, and the whole gang is playing a little game of "Never Have I Ever". We apologize in advance for this hot mess of a drunken episode. Cheers and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Almost everyone (whether they like to admit it or not) has watched or watches porn regularly. However, how often do you really stop and think about the people that are on the other side of the screen as we jerk off to them? In this episode, SDU has Samantha Jones, an adult entertainer from Toronto, joining them to chat all about the ins and outs of the industry. What's this profession really like? What is dating like? What is the biggest misconception people have? Tune in now and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
First dates can be rough, they can be awkward, they can have you wanting to be alone forever. However, we gotta go through them to find someone. So what do you do when the conversation is stale? What if you're introverted and don't know what to talk about? The SDU crew has got your back. In this episode they are talking all about what to talk about (and not talk about) on a first date. Tune in and submit your crazy first date stories to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
Valentine's Day is soooooo out and being single is in! Why do people make being single out to be so bad? The SDU crew thinks it can be pretty great. In this episode, they're talking all about the pros of being single and how to keep your chin up when a lame day like Valentine's Day sneaks up to remind you about your relationship status. Tune in and don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Why didn't things work out with past people we've dated? What are some of the reasons we've been dumped or the dumpee? In this episode, SDU is diving deep into their previous relationships or dating adventures to share their experiences and what they've learned over the years of dating guys that "just weren't the one". Don't forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs and send us your thoughts, stories & questions to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
It's been awhile and we've entered a new decade, that means that it's time for a solid update on what's been happening in the lives of the SDU co-hosts. Has JB & Asal exchanged the "L" word yet? Whatever happened to the guy Lauren was hanging out with before the holidays? What's Carley & Mike been up to? Tune in now and as always, don't forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs or send us an email at somebodydateus@gmail.com. We love to hear from you!
This week the ladies of SDU & Mike are talking to a Breakup Coach, Natalia Juarez. After going through one hell of a break-up in her early 30's, Natalia decided to help others get through a break-up, whether as the dumper or the dumpee. We're learning all about what it's like to work with a Breakup Coach, and the science behind getting over the heartbreak. You can learn more about Natalia on her website lovistics.com or her Instagram at @TheBreakupCoach.
We’ve all heard of girl code or guy code before. That unspoken pact between your friends that you must obey or risk getting kicked to the curb. Carley, Lauren, Asal & Mike are talking all about what the girl/guy code looks like for them, and what are absolute deal breakers in their friend circles. Have they had friends break the code? Find out in this week’s episode and follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Happy New Year! Woah, here we are celebrating our one year anniversary and a brand new year. In this week's episode the SDU ladies are talking about their plans and goals for 2020. Do they have any resolutions? Whatever happened to the resolutions they made last year on the podcast? On top of all that, they are all turning (or turned) 30 this year and feel old as shit. Listen to this week’s episode and follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
It seems like just yesterday SDU was born and we launched our very first episode, and now here we are, 50 episodes deep. To end the year, the SDU gang are recapping the last year and some of their favourite (and least favourite) episodes. Don’t forget, if you liked what you’ve been listening to in 2019, leave a review for us, and follow us on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs. New episodes will relaunch on January 8th 2020!
This is the last catch-up episode until the new year! The girls (and Mike) are giving you one final update of 2019 about where their dating lives stand heading into the holidays and new year. They’re also talking about what happened at the Sex Show they were at recently, tiger sex, butthole tanning, and so much more. Listen now and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs.
‘Tis the season to be lonely, fa la la la la la la la la! You know what time of year it is, Christmas, and it's coming in hot. Stores started playing holiday music on repeat weeks ago, the invites to holiday parties are already in your inbox, and you’re just waiting for that dreadful question to be asked over and over again this holiday season: “So, have you met anyone special yet?”. The ladies of SDU are talking about their tips for getting through the holiday season, plus what their plans are for Christmas. Listen now to find out and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs.
In this episode, the ladies of SDU are sharing their recent experience they had attending a sex workshop all about orgasms. They’ll be sharing the tidbits they learned from the workshop, and if it was as awkward and cringeworthy as it sounds. They’re also covering some very important topics in the news like vagina sponges, and using toothpaste in all the wrong places (Yikes!!). Don't miss the girls this weekend at the Everything To Do With Sex Show in Toronto! Listen now to find out what that’s all about and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs.
Ask and you shall receive. The girls of SDU have been wanting to have a Sugar Baby on an episode for some time now, and the clouds have parted and one has appeared. Bunny is joining SDU this week to tell us all about her experience sugaring, and escorting. In this episode we’ll discuss how she got started, how it all works, what she’s making, and how her life has changed since sugaring. She'll also teach us about "The Whorearchy". Tune in now and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs.
Okay, we get it, mansplaining doesn’t really have a great connotation associated with it. Although the SDU ladies will be talking a bit about what mansplaining is, they’ll also be turning it upside down and leaning to Mike, their producer, to mansplain some things that guys do that us girls just don’t understand. Why are you incapable of being romantic? Why are you out there asking us to split the bill on a first date? What’s with your hot then cold approach to dating me? SDU is getting the answers. Listen now to find out and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs.
This week the SDU ladies are talking all about cuffing season (plus other seasonal dating trends). As we are heading head first into the cold weather, cuffing season is in full swing. What is cuffing season? Are Carley, Lauren, or Asal participating? Have they locked anyone down to keep them warm this winter or will they be left with frostbite? Listen now to find out and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs.
Things are getting spooky for SDU as Halloween approaches. The ladies are looking back at the ghosts of their pasts while tackling the dreadful topic of ghosting. As the new way to break-up with someone, ghosting has gone too far. In this episode Lauren, Carley and Asal are talking about some of the worst ghosting stories they’ve lived through, all while sharing their hot take and advice to all the ghosters out there. Warning: Don’t listen before bed or you may have nightmares ;). Don’t forget to follow @SomebodyDateUs on Instagram, or send your stories or questions to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
You know we love a good catch up episode. This week the SDU ladies and Mike (our producer) are catching you up on what’s been happening in their lives. This episode will cover the issues Carley is having now that she is back on Bumble, Asal’s need and want to save all the dogs, and Lauren’s new dating strategy of not giving a f*ck. There may even be some discussion around a team trip to Katy, Texas. Tune in to hear all about all this and more and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs and leave a review if you like what you hear.
The SDU gals are chatting all about one of the biggest downsides of being single, the cost. There is the ever growing expense of how much it costs to go on dates, but also what about everything else? Single supplement fees, not having a joint income, never being able to claim those 2-for-1 deals, and the list goes on. This may be an episode of complaining, but hey, the struggle is real. Listen now and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
The ladies of SDU sit down with Caleigh and Tanya of the We’re Totally (Not) Ok podcast this week. Their original intention was to chat all about mental health ahead of World Mental Health Day, but hey, if you’ve been following SDU, you know we get off track easily. This episode flys from mental health, how Caleigh & Tanya keep theirs in check as actors, to of course, dating, and everything in between. Listen now and follow We’re Totally (Not) Ok on Instagram at @wtn_ok and SDU at @SomebodyDateUs.
SDU producer, Mike, invited his friend Ari to join the SDU ladies in their living room studio for this episode. In need for some more testosterone in the room, Ari comes to chat with us all about dating from a male perspective. As a musician who is always on the road spreading the word about his music, what’s dating like for him? In Nashville? Other cities? Will he date groupies? We talk about it all in this week's episode. P.S. follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs and Ari at @LionLyon.
To be friends or not to be friends? That is the question.... now WTF is the answer? In this episode, the ladies (and Mike), are giving you their thoughts on the topic. Is it truly possible to be “just friends” with someone you have a history with? If so, how do you make sure lines aren’t crossed? Everyone has a different opinion on this matter, so we’re here to share ours. Tune in now and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions to somebodydateus@gmail.com. P.S. Vote for SDU for Best Local Podcast in NOW Toronto's Readers Choice Awards here. You can vote daily until the end of September!
Move over dating apps, the SDU ladies are talking all about a different approach to online dating with Niloo and Nina, the ladies behind Hello Iris. Niloo & Nina are here to chat about their dating experiences in Toronto, and what Hello Iris is doing to make dating more human again. Tune in now and make sure to follow Hello Iris on Instagram at @__HelloIris and of course, Somebody Date Us at @SomebodyDateUs.
Another day, another catch up. The SDU ladies are here to tell you what’s been going on in their lives as of lately. What happened to the guy Asal was seeing? Has Carley gotten any responses back on Bumble? Who does Lauren want to kiss her? And aren’t we all curious about what Mike has been up to? Listen to this week's episode to hear it all, and don’t forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions to somebodydateus@gmail.com. P.S. Vote for SDU for Best Local Podcast in NOW Toronto's Readers Choice Awards here. You can vote daily until the end of September!
After Bennett slid into the Somebody Date Us DMs earlier this year, the ladies of SDU fell in love with him. Primarily because they could relive their youth through him! Wondering what dating is like for Gen Z? What a recent high school grad is hoping for in the love department as he goes off to university? What kids are really up to these days? The SDU has adopted Bennett, and he is here to educate us old folks. Tune in now and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions to somebodydateus@gmail.com. P.S. Vote for SDU for Best Local Podcast in NOW Toronto's Readers Choice Awards here. You can vote daily until the end of September!
It’s been awhile since the ladies (and Mike) have headed back to school, so they thought it would be a good time to reminisce about the good old days when they had minimal responsibility and were living off Kraft Dinner. What were they like in college? Most importantly, what were their dating lives like? Any crazy hook-ups? Walks of shame? Lessons learned? Tune in now and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions to somebodydateus@gmail.com. P.S. Vote for SDU for Best Local Podcast in NOW Toronto's Readers Choice Awards here. You can vote daily until the end of September!
We’ve all heard the term “fck boy” by this point, and likely, we’ve all probably crossed paths with one too many. Carley, Lauren and Asal are here to chat all about what a fck boy is, their experiences with them, and of course, how to spot them in the wild so you can run far, far away. And don’t worry guys, they’re also addressing what the female equivalent is too. Listen now and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
This week the SDU ladies are joined by Joseph Tito. Joseph has lived and worked all over the world and recently reached a point in his life where he knew that there had to be more to life than seven star hotels, and gallivanting the globe (even though it's hard to imagine). Always wanting a family of his own, Joseph began his surrogacy journey. Gay, single, and now a father of twin girls, Joseph is here sharing his story, experiences, and of course, what dating has been like for him. Tune in and make sure to follow Joseph on Instagram at @TheDadDiaries.ca, catch him on YouTube, or his blog.
There’s nothing like a good ol’ game of “Never Have I Ever”! The girls (and Mike) are playing a game of Never Have I Ever this week. Get to know all of them a little more personally after this week's episode. Who has farted in front of a guy? Been kicked out of a bar? Sustained a bedroom injury? Tried to hide hickeys? Experimented with the same sex? Listen now and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions anonymously here.
The ladies of SDU are chit chatting about all sorts of things this week. They’re checking in on how “No Dating Apps July” was for them, the aftermath of Asal & Lauren’s first edible experience, and some trending topics that they’ve come across. How many people someone can date at one time according to sex researchers? Where are all the Sugar Daddies in Toronto? Most importantly, why does the city smell like jiz this summer? Listen now and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions anonymously here.
What on earth does it mean to be polyamorous? The SDU ladies wanted to find out what it’s like to be in a consensual relationship with more than one person at a time, so they called in Jessie, their new friend. Jessie is a polyamorous and bi-sexual Torontonian, who’s here to educate us all on what polyamorous relationships look like. How does it work? What are the pros? What do you need in a poly relationship to be successful? We ask all the questions. Listen now and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions anonymously here.
Did somebody call in the FBI? The SDU girls have been called for duty, and if there’s one thing they know for sure, it’s that women know how to find just about everything on a potential (or current) lover. In this episode, the ladies are spilling all their secrets on how to find out the dirty deets on someone. They also decided that there was no better time than now for Asal and Lauren to try out edibles for the first time. face palm Listen now and make sure to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions anonymously here.
They come in all different shapes and sizes, from wine corks to shawarmas, and since the early days of when boys measured themselves, the big (or small) question has always been: “Does size matter?”. The SDU gang is chatting all about it, including personal experiences, and their hot tips for getting through an encounter that may not be the perfect fit. Listen now and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories or questions anonymously here.
The ladies of SDU are talking all about what technology has done to an already anti-social, introverted generation, and how it has changed the face of dating. After attending an in-person dating event in Toronto, and putting themselves out there in a very different setting than they’re used to, they’re chatting all about what it was like meeting singles IRL, and their tips for stepping out of your comfort zone. Listen now and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories and tips to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
It’s been awhile since the SDU ladies took some time to catch you up on what’s been happening in their lives. Spoiler alert! Carley has the results from her vabbing experiment, Asal had some ex lovers resurface (are we surprised?), and Lauren has taken a drastic turn when it comes to dating that you may not be expecting. They’ll also be diving into some interesting stats and studies they’ve come across, and critiquing some of their listeners dating profiles. Tune in now and don’t forget to follow SDU on Instagram at @SomebodyDateUs.
Surprise! The SDU ladies had the opportunity to record outside of one of their living rooms with the fabulous ladies behind The Quick & The Dirty podcast, Hilary & Sandra. You know what that means? Two episodes in one week! You're welcome. P.S. make sure you go check out The Quick & The Dirty podcast. We promise, you'll love it.
In celebration of Pride in Toronto, the girls of SDU are joined by Mina Gerges, an Egyptian-Canadian who is challenging traditional male beauty standards, and fighting homophobia that exists in Middle Eastern culture. Mina chats with us about what it’s like growing up in a family and culture that doesn’t accept his sexuality, how he went from having an eating disorder to posing naked for hundreds of thousands of people to see, and of course, what dating is like for him. Listen now and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs and Mina at @itsminagerges.
Father’s Day is coming and the girls behind Somebody Date Us thought that there couldn’t be a better way to celebrate than invite no other than one of their dads onto the podcast. The infamous Father Kenneth, aka Carley’s Dad, joins SDU to chat about dating when he was our age, and figuring out online dating post-divorce. Spoiler alert! He found his current girlfriend on Bumble. Father Kenneth also leaves all of us with some of the best advice we’ve heard to date. Listen now and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs, or send your stories and tips to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
Uh oh. We think that the SDU ladies may not ever need to find a boyfriend after all, in fact, they may have found something better. This week the ladies are talking about their new discovery, the Womanizer, a vibrator that’s quickly becoming a must-have in a women’s bedside table. But that’s not all, they’ll also be talking about sexting and nudes, including how to send a good one, and what their thoughts are on them. Don’t forget to share your crazy sex stories with SDU at @SomebodyDateUs or submit them in our anonymous form here.
It’s time the girls call in an expert! In this episode, registered psychotherapist, Alison Fosbery, is joining the podcast to give her expert opinion on dating in the 21st century. She’ll answer some of your burning questions, and shed some light on the topic of online dating. How do you stay motivated while dating? How do you not let your past affect your future? What are the biggest problems online daters face? And most importantly, why are men? Listen in for advice from an expert and don’t forget to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs. You can also follow Alison on Instagram at @Alison.Fosbery or email her at info@alisonfosbery.com.
The church bells are ringing, and the single people everywhere are dragging their feet to the chapel. Yes, wedding season. The SDU ladies are here to chat about their biggest tips to get through wedding season alone. What’s the etiquette for bringing a plus one? How do you keep your mental health in check? And when is the right time to just say “no”? They’ll be covering all of this and more. Listen now and make sure to follow SDU at @SomebodyDateUs or send your stories and tips to somebodydateus@gmail.com.
Amigas, besties, BFF’s, partners in crime, your best friends are the people that are there for you through thick and thin. They are the ones that pick you up off the bathroom floor after a heartbreak, or are the sounding board you need when you’re wondering if you should text that guy back. If there’s one thing that the SDU knows to be true, it’s that friends are incredibly important. This episode the girls are talking about a whole different kind of relationship, the ones with their friends. Listen in and share your bestie stories at @SomebodyDateUs or via email at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
They’re back! This week, Asal, Carley, and Lauren are educating y'all on the words you need to know if you’re dating in the 21st century. In their exploration of terms they had never heard before, they may have discovered that maybe they aren’t considered “cool” or “young” anymore after all. What does benching, zombie-ing, and stashing mean? They are doing the learning for you, so you don’t have to. Don’t forget to send SDU your crazy dating stories by DM’ing us at @SomebodyDateUs or via email at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
What is your dating profile really saying about you? The SDU ladies are here to deconstruct your dating profile. Just in case you thought you could get away with lying on your profile, the girls talk all about what people lie about the most, and shocker, they see right through you. In this episode they will also be covering some of the most (and least) swipeable careers for men and women, as well as putting their own dating profiles up to the test as they all critique each others dating profiles. Want the advice of SDU? DM us at @SomebodyDateUs or via email at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
This episode the ladies of SDU decided to turn to the higher sources for dating advice. If they can’t find love by trusting their gut, maybe there’s some truth in astrology. Turning to their in-house expert, Magic Mike, they dive into their zodiac signs a little deeper to learn what they really mean. And just in case there isn’t any truth to be found in the stars, the girls take a popular personality quiz to see if they can “find themselves” that way. Did it work? Or are they still just as lost as before? Listen to find out and DM us with your stores at @SomebodyDateUs or via email at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
It's been awhile since we've had a good ol' fashioned catch-up session. In this episode, the ladies of Somebody Date Us are catching you up on their dating lives. What ever happened to Clive? Is Carley still on a hiatus from dating apps? They’ll also be chatting about Tinder’s April Fools joke that had men enraged, and answering some of your submitted questions that range from smelly genitals, to real love advice (disclaimer: we’re no experts). Have questions for us? Send them to somebodydateus@gmail.com or slide into our DMs at @SomebodyDateUs.
This week, the girls attribute their singledom to post-vacation blues, getting cock-blocked by a dog, and rogue nipple hairs. They are joined by Toronto native and fellow lonely hearts club member, George, to chat about dating from a straight man's perspective, and some of his biggest romantic fails. You don't want to miss this one! Want to be a guest on Somebody Date Us? Shoot us an email at somebodydateus@gmail.com or slide into our DMs at @SomebodyDateUs.
Your favourite co-hosts are back to talk about sex (again). This time we’re talking about the art of self pleasure. Yes, masturbation. Listen in to hear what turns them on (and off). What types of porn they’re into. Their kinks, fantasies, and maybe a few funny memories and stories thrown into the mix, including some from their listeners. Listen now, and share your sex stories (don’t worry, you’ll be kept anonymous) with us at somebodydateus@gmail.com or @SomebodyDateUs.
It’s no surprise that Asal, Carley and Lauren have endless dating stories that they haven’t spilled the beans on yet. This episode they’re sharing an hour of some of their favourite, cringeworthy, romantic, and of course, hilarious date stories they’ve had throughout their dating history. Like the time Lauren matched with a distant relative, when Asal was courted by a senior citizen, and Carley’s one night drunkin’ romance. Share your dating stories with us at somebodydateus@gmail.com or @SomebodyDateUs.
Asal, Carley and Lauren are going down memory lane and diving deep to uncover what and who it was that taught them about love. What were their family dynamics like growing up? Were they delusional children dreaming of their fairytale ending as they watched Disney princesses be swept off their feet? And now, as adults, do they feel the pressure to fall in love? Listen now and share your opinion by emailing somebodydateus@gmail.com or sliding into our DMs @SomebodyDateUs.
Your hosts are flipping things upside down this week and talking to someone who is actually happily in love. Jenn of This Crazy Thing Called Life joins Somebody Date Us to share her dating adventures that led her to her now fiance, who she met on the OG dating app, Tinder (yes, it’s possible). Jenn gives us all a little bit of hope that endless swiping, and bad dates can lead to a happily ever after. Do you have a success story to share? DM us at @SomebodyDateUs.
Heading into your date hoping that there won’t be a second? Probably not. However, if you’re not up to snuff with the do’s and don’ts of dating you may never make it beyond that initial first date. Who should text first? Should you be picking up the tab? What topics are off limits? When does the first kiss need to happen? Your hosts are talking about this and more in this week’s episode on dating etiquette. Share your dating pet peeves at somebodydateus@gmail.com or @SomebodyDateUs.
The girls may have partied a little too hard the night before this episode. Sorry not sorry for the extreme hangover as they catch you up on what’s been going on in their lives. From dates they’ve been on, crazy conversations they’ve had, Carley’s dating hiatus, some interesting dating trends and apps they’ve discovered, and they’ll answer some of your most frequently asked questions. Share your questions with Somebody Date Us on social media at @SomebodyDateUs or by email at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
This week the hosts sit down with their friend Charlotte to talk about her personal challenge to go on 35 dates in the months leading up to her 35th birthday, some of her crazy dating stories (seriously, they'll shock you), and great advice that you need to keep in your back pocket! Share your personal dating stories with Somebody Date Us on social media @SomebodyDateUs or email somebodydateus@gmail.com.
You can’t love someone else until you love yourself. I mean, that’s what all those “experts” say right? The girls may not have any qualification to give you advice, but they’re going to anyway. This episode the girls are catching up on how their 2019 resolutions are going, what they think of Valentine’s Day plans are, and how they’re loving the f*ck out of themselves. Follow Somebody Date Us on social media at @SomebodyDateUs or shoot an email to somebodydateus@gmail.com
One of the hardest things about dating can be when those butterflies fade, and you are left crying your eyes out on your bathroom floor. We’ve all had our heart broken, okay, except for maybe Carley, and in this episode the girls of Somebody Date Us are diving into some of their hardest break-ups they’ve ever had. This episode is loaded with advice, laughable moments, and sad tails of broken hearts. Share your break-up stories with us at @SomebodyDateUs or email us at somebodydateus@gmail.com for a chance to be featured.
This episode is most definitely rated "R" because the ladies of Somebody Date Us, the podcast all about being single, dating, and trying to find love, are talking about your favourite three letter word, SEX. This episode will cover etiquette, our biggest questions, challenges, worst times that make everyone cringe, and more. So let’s get it on. Follow Somebody Date Us on social media at @SomebodyDateUs or email us at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
Communication is one of the most important things in any relationship, whether you’ve been married for years, or are single and ready to mingle. In episode three of Somebody Date Us, the podcast all about dating, Asal, Carley and Lauren talk about communication. Texting (and why Carley hates it), the personal violation of someone calling you, social media stalking, and what it all means in the dating world. Follow Somebody Date Us on social media at @SomebodyDateUs or email us at somebodydateus@gmail.com.
We all know the dating world has changed over the last decade, and if you’re not single swiping right or left on potential suitors in your spare time, are you even a Millennial? In episode two of Somebody Date Us, co-hosts, Asal, Carley and Lauren talk about Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and more. Sharing their personal experiences with the apps, and what makes them swipe right or left. Follow Somebody Date Us on social media at @SomebodyDateUs or email us at somebodydateus@gmail.com.