Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsLooking for your perfect Geeky match?
Having trouble with the dating process?
Want to hear a bunch of geek news, game reviews, and things that distract you from the fact that we don't know what we're doing when it comes to dating?
Our mission: Helping geeks find love with other geeks.
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek: Advice on Love and Dating within Your Own Species is a biweekly podcast/blog dedicated to advising “Geeks” on effective ways to gain dating experience by being brave and knowing their audience. Each show focuses on a particular topic, and includes rotating co-hosts. We answer listener email, respond to comments, and endeavor to add positive content to the “Geek-iverse.” We speak at convention panels, run dating events, and discuss things important to nerd culture.
You can always reach us at: [email protected]
You can Follow us: @MatingHabits
Check out our Official Website:
http://matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com/
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Episodes
Ep.20 - Girls, Girls, Girls: The Geek-Girl Experience
May 06, 2013 13:42 - 2 hours - 123 MBThis is The Episode to beat all episodes! We've got a historic All-Female host panel consisting of podcast favorites, Paris and Trish, and introducing Laurel in her MHMG debut! Find out what what happens when four intelligent, charismatic, attractive, and incredibly geeky women are given an open forum to talk about what it's like being a female in today's Geek-i-verse. If you've ever wondered, "What's the deal with chicks?" we're going to let you have it. AND THAT'S NOT ALL! I ...
Ep.19 - Collateral Damage: Relationships Can't Exist in a Vacuum
April 22, 2013 10:55 - 2 hours - 114 MBThis episode, Alpha Counter's Sean Ryan helps me discuss the sometimes surprising reactions of your friends and family when you start dating someone new. We share our experiences and try to explain why the people who should be the happiest about your new-found love may be giving your grief or being more honest than you'd like. Your new relationship has a ripple effect that touches every aspect of your life, flowing out to your old relationships and potentially causing teh_dramaz. Sean and...
Ep.18 - Adventure, Risk, & Genius: Why We Love Dangerous Loners (i.e. Sherlock and The Doctor)
April 08, 2013 16:34 - 1 hour - 107 MBParis and I discuss our favorite fandoms and why we adore fictional men who fall on the spectrum somewhere between raging asshole and sociopath. We get into the difference between fantasizing about these larger-than-life characters, and what you might learn about women from the fanfic, tumbl-ing, and general ramblings of fandom. We kibitz over The Doctor/Rose/River and flip tables over spoiler-phobes and trigger warnings. Spoilers and Triggers - Get You Some! So, c'mon and read some f...
Ep.17 - The Break-up Break Down: Take Your XP and Level UP!
March 25, 2013 14:17 - 2 hours - 114 MBBreak-ups are the absolute worst, but never fear - William and I are here to help you get through it with the first episode of Cycle 4! We discuss different types of break-ups, ways of distracting yourself from the heartache, and how to sally forth and find the next love of your life. We also introduce two new recurring segments to the show, one where we examine a famous fictional relationship and one where we flip tables over something that has us riled up. The person you fall in l...
Ep.16 - The Sex Episode: You Heard Me
March 04, 2013 12:23 - 1 hour - 100 MBWARNING: This episode contains incredibly NSFW discussions and possible trigger topics. Please listen at your own risk! You asked the questions, and we rolled the dice and answered them. Join me, Sean Ryan, The Business, and Paris as we share our own views and experiences, discuss our opinions, and tirelessly pick through my research (thanks, Internet!) We’ll navigate the tricky labyrinth of SEX with topics including (but not limited to) dirty talk, the truth about stamina, and mythical...
Ep.15 - Dress Code: Common First-Date Errors
February 18, 2013 13:42 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWelcome Bridgette to the show as she and I talk about the importance of grooming, discuss the finer points of fashion, and tackle the tricky topic of hats in this episode. Bridgette shares sorority stories, tells us about "Hot Spots," shaving mishaps. and we dispel the rumor that only slutty girls shave above the knee. The first date should be treated like a job interview: Always be true to who you are, just make sure you're presenting the best possible version of "You." Enjoy! And...
Ep.14 - Confident vs Creepy: How to Flirt without a Restraining Order
February 04, 2013 13:03 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBJoin us while Kris and I argue about the effectiveness of pick-up lines and discuss the benefits of honesty, the problem with arrogance, and the violation of boundaries. We share personal experiences, give examples of doing it wrong, and make suggestions for questions to ask when meeting someone for the first time. So, be polite, be calm, learn from your mistakes, and as always, BE BRAVE - just remember: Other people are people too.
Ep.13 - VD and You: A Geek's Guide to Valentine's Day
January 21, 2013 23:26 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBJoin Q and me as we take a bitter and resentful look at Valentine's Day and the commercialized nightmare it's become. Wade through the jaded rhetoric to find ideas and suggestions for things to do if you're in a relationship, and solutions for ways to deal with the holiday when you're single. We discuss "Single Awareness Day," and suggest that the whole holiday be renamed "Steak and a Blowjob Day." Brought to you early for the express purpose of warning you that the See's Candies Kiosk at th...
Ep.12 - Geeks Dating Non-Geeks: Interspecies Relations
January 07, 2013 16:46 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBCycle 3 is here! And we're back with William to dicuss the phenomenon of Geeks and Non-Geeks, living together, mass hysteria. Ghostbusters? Anyone? Ahem... Prompted by a podcast listener who wanted to know how to break into the geek scene, we discuss how to approach a geek, how to respond to a geek's approach, and why Muggles be trippin'. As geekdom becomes more mainstream, non-geeks are starting to notice how much fun we're having, and want to see what all the fuss is about. We encour...
Ep.11 - The Holiday Special
December 22, 2012 21:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBHere's a short little promo podcast with a bonus Holiday Sleepy Extravaganza Mini-Episode tacked on to the end. Listen to what we have coming up in 2013 and what's in store for Cycle 3. After you've been properly promoted to, sit back and try to contain your excitment while you listen to Tim, his wife Danielle, Mark, JJ, and myself sluggishly navigate the topic of Surviving The Holidays with your Significant Other. Curse you tryptophan and booze! Enjoy, and see you next year ;)