The internet is full of dating horror stories and think pieces the death of traditional romance. It’s a concept built for virality. But is the moral panic real? Audie and Ari turn to relationship writer Karley Sciortino to talk navigating romance in the age of the apps. 0:00 Is the romance recession real? 2:24 The 20-somethings we work with weigh in on the dismal state of dating 3:14 Heteropessimism is showing up in our movies and TV, too 5:52 Audie and Ari disclose their own limitations (they're off the market) 7:20 The generational divide the apps have created in romance 9:45 It used to be a lot of work to play the field, but now it's easy to have a "roster" 10:49 Maybe the cure for straight romance is to take notes from queer people…
“Pop the Balloon or Find Love” creators BM Matundu and Arlette Amuli say their viral dating show isn’t the problem — it’s exposing the reality of modern dating. They argue unrealistic expectations, superficial standards and materialism are hurting today’s dating scene, regardless of race or country.
Ex-"Bachelor" producer Ryan Callahan breaks down what really happens behind the scenes of ABC's flagship reality franchise. From high-pressure producer tactics and fake "fairytale" storylines to getting fired for sleeping with a contestant, Ryan spills all the insider secrets. Plus, we dive into the Taylor Frankie Paul casting disaster, why the franchise might be on its last legs, and how producers manufacture "the romantic journey." Timestamps 0:00 – Intro / Pre-show banter 1:28 – Working 10 Seasons of The Bachelor 1:55 – Is reality TV dating officially dead? 3:38 – Are Bachelor contestants being brainwashed? 5:34 – Why do families agree to be on reality TV? 6:21 – From finding love to chasing social media clout 10:42 – The…
