Hugs and Misses: Recent Episodes
Ian Nemelka and Alex Hutchison
Hugs and Misses is a podcast focused on building romantic relationships through experience-based learning via positive dating stories and humorous horror dating stories.
Well, it's been a fantastic year and a helluva run for the Hugs and Misses Podcast. Thanks to everyone for listening, sharing, and being part of the adventure. We wish you luck in your current and future romantic endeavors, and hope for more Hugs than Misses.
Welcome back to Alex and everyone after the Holiday break! This week we hear from a gent who got a little more than he bargained for when his Tinder date asked him to make some popcorn and listen to her tale.
Ok, so I (Ian) am alone this week because Alex is still in quarantine and my wife is sleeping. I hope I am relatively entertaining without either of my soulmates. This week we hear a miss from a friend of mine who gave it the ol' college try. Or in this case, the try, try, try again only to end up hurt.
In this episode, Ian and his beautiful wife Cassidy ask each other dumb questions they found on the internet. Cassidy says she wants to be on the podcast more which might have to happen if Alex dies. Here is wishing him a speedy recovery.
Many of us have experienced it. We have a "friend" who we have romantic feelings for or they have romantic feelings for us, but those feelings are not reciprocated. In this episode, we hear from a girl whose "friend" makes too many assumptions about their relationship.
In this episode, we hear from a gal whose gay friend (we all have one) takes her out on a date for pity's sake. Unfortunately what starts out as tender mercy ends with a night filled with dread.
In this special episode and in celebration of Alex's birthday, we engage in our favorite pastime; arguing about fandoms and shipping people who don't actually exist.
Do you ever think about the one that got away? What could have been? Or maybe you cringe at the very thought of the people you used to date. Well in this episode of Hugs & Misses Ian and Alex shoot the sh!t and get their legal questions answered.
Apart from the otherwise terrifying scenarios most of our contributors find themselves in, the stories today lean more into the spooky and macabre. We hope you enjoy this special Halloween episode!
In this episode, we hear from some poor chap whose girlfriend left him after going to a palm reader.
In this episode, Ian entrances us with his recipe for the perfect pot roast. Also, there is some dating stuff in there and movie quotes as always. Oh and there is some offensive stuff as well. Enjoy.
This week, we discuss if age actually matters in a relationship. Unfortunately for Keith, it VERY MUCH did for our storyteller.
In this episode, we hear from a poor girl who goes through the excruciating process of setting up a blind date with a dude whose sole key indicator of personal worth is "text-reply-speed."
In this episode, we hear from a little lady whose boyfriend can't seem to strike up an intellectual conversation but can strike a cow just fine.
In this week's episode, we hear from a poor lad whose date took her celebrity crush a bit too seriously.
We ran into some issues this week (which are explained in the first 30 seconds of the podcast) So here is a bonus episode for you all where we answer a lightning round of random dating questions. Because we love you. SURPRISE!
In this week's episode, we hear from a girly whose suitor had MANY future plans for them both without checking with her first.
In this episode, we hear from a lass who had a "destiny" encounter on a plane from a Keith who later writes a song about her. ALSO our first Keiths/Karens Corner.
Things get a little heavy in this episode as we hear about heartbreak and hatred but find gleaming hope even in despair.
Our special 30th episode where we answer listener questions! All the hugs, folks. We love you.
In this episode, a poor gal experiences the classic stage 4 clinger with a bit of 'infinity' crazy on the side.
In this episode, we hear from a poor gal who had the unfortunate pleasure of SEVERAL dates with the same guy who was more in love with his car than the idea of an actual relationship.
In this episode, things get a little heavy . . or sharp . . as we review a date that could have ended a lot worse.
For the first time in the series, the date is doomed to fail thanks to an outside source. . . the dude who was meant to be the doubler.
In this episode, we encounter a particularly creepy Satanist who can't seem to take a hint. For clarification, he isn't creepy BECAUSE he's a Satanist. He is just creepy and happens to be a Satanist. All cleared up? Alright then. Moving on.
In this episode, bowling takes over the lane when an awkward dating app boy can't seem to justify his life's passion nor his reason for trying to date another human being. There are also a lot of puns . . blame Alex.
In this episode, we hear from yet another broken-hearted date from a high school dance. What is it with dances anyway? We also take a deep dive into the topic of the modern American school dance.
In this episode, we hear the terrifying tale of a poor individual who probably had some of the worst "first" kisses you've ever heard of.
In this episode, all seems to be well until a shocking discovery is made after the date has already taken place. Also, we go on a bunch of movie tangents which are emphasized with silly music SO listen carefully and enjoy!
In this very special episode, Alex and Ian explore a magazine article from the 1950s titled "How to Get a Husband." Yikes . . . here we go.
This one is just total douche-bagery from start to finish. Trust on this one . . someone should be pressing charges or something. Right? I dunno I'm not a lawyer.
In this episode, we hear our first same-sex miss from someone who will never be flying with that airline again.
A private concert, a rooftop monologue, and a five-pound block of cheese. What do all these things have in common? Unfortunately, they all belong in our story this week. Might be our favorite one so far . . .
In this episode, bad memories from high school are relived through the eyes of Ian and his cousin. Will either of them come out alive? Will their memories haunt them forever? Find out this week, sweeties.
In this episode, we hear from another poor girl who has fallen victim to the hasty marriage proposal. This time the courtship was . . . 45 minutes?!?!?! My hero.
In this episode, we try something a little different by reading this week's story live! We hear from Audry, and learn of her harrowing encounter with "Board Game" Doug.
In this episode, we hear an unfortunate story from Lou, and her 36 hours with someone who we will be calling the "Kid Hospital Creeper." Enjoy!
We are in uncharted territory here folks. Dating in a world with the coronavirus. We are here to give you the what, where, and how. Maybe we can have some fun on the way.
I'd rather not discuss this any more than need be. This one was... odd to say the least.
In this episode, you will hear from both Alex and Ian as they set the stage for the dates where they were the cause of the 'miss' and it should be extremely embarrassing for both of them.
In this episode, Gwen is forced to endure a pathetic recreation of our favorite musical, and resorts to extreme measures to escape.
In this episode, we hear from Tiffany as she gives an account of one of the only times you can eat pizza and still have a bad night.
In this episode we hear a very sad story about a heartbreak at a formal Christmas ball from our friend Todd.
In this episode, we hear about Heather's breakfast/game date gone wrong on account of weird timing, weird food, and a weird guy.
In this episode, we hear about an unfortunate not-so-blind-date from our friend Joe, and how one little fib can ruin your entire day.
In this episode, we hear from our friend Grace and her experience with a gentleman who, perhaps, had higher expectations than one would think for their first date.
In this episode, we hear from a gal who had a less than stellar prom date. A first of MANY similar stories we are sure.
In this VERY FIRST episode, Alex and Ian get the podcast started by retelling the stories of their worst dates. Forgive the poor audio quality in these first few episodes. We promise it gets better.