This Is Dating

Introducing: This Is Dating

Come for the cringe, stay for the connection. Follow four modern daters as they trade the swiping, the small talk, and the fumbled first kiss for a curated virtual date with a team of fairy godmothers behind the scenes. You might have eavesdropped on a first date before, but never like this. From the producers of Where Should We Begin, This is Dating, a series of recorded first dates. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chemistry: Virginia Date 1

Is it chemistry or are you just turned on by his unavailability? Meet Virginia, a 30-something lawyer looking for the love of her life and she's gone on 50+ dates to prove it. This week, we set her up with a model & wait for the sparks to fly. Visit thisisdatingpodcast.com for the transcript for this episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The List: Aziz Date 1

Aziz knows what he likes in a partner. So much so that he's got a list of requirements. This week, he explores what straying from the list does for his love life. Visit thisisdatingpodcast.com for the transcript for this episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Love Bombing: Khan Date 1

Khan is good at falling in love. He's also good at wooing everyone around him. On this week's date, he questions the root of his charm. Visit thisisdatingpodcast.com for the transcript for this episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Update: For James Fans Only

When James went on a blind date with Aziz, many of you wrote in to tell us how much you loved him. This week, Hiwote has a follow up conversation with the karaoke legend who stole our hearts. Visit thisisdatingpodcast.com for the transcript for this episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.