The Later Dater Today
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 130 ratingsBetween the ages of 45-59? (Give or take a few years) and dating or thinking about it? You're in the right place.
There's never been a better time to date later in life. Let us show you the advantages of dating later in life AND the places you might overlook or trip.
Lakshmi Rengarajan, host and guide of the The Later Dater podcast has spent almost 15 years trying to improve and shed an illuminating light on the culture of modern dating. She's designed one-of-a-kind events that challenged the idea of the dating profile, she worked at the world's largest dating conglomerate (Match), she studied the art of the set-up and co-hosted Season 7 of Vox Media's award-winning podcast Land of The Giants: Dating Games.
And now she's turned her attention to folks dating "later in life". Her work to change, improve and challenge modern dating culture and its tropes have been featured in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Oprah Daily and The Guardian and she's been a guest on the Pivot Podcast with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway among others.
Later Daters are folks who came of age before the smartphone but also have the smarts to leverage and use technology. Modern dating culture has changed quite a bit since the introduction of dating apps but your dual existence might be just to thing that helps you navigate it today.
You're not late, you're right on time. More at www.TheLaterDaterToday.com
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Episodes
#3 Everyone Is a Museum and Most of Us Stay in the Lobby
June 01, 2023 19:40 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBStop with the "Give People A Chance". Listen in to how this simple metaphor can change your perspective on dating. It's another foundational Later Dater insight! Dating later in life has changed. The Later Dater Today is reimagining and rethinking what it means to date later in life. There are MANY reasons why someone might be dating later in life. Learn more at www.thelaterdatertoday.com. Be sure to follow The Later Dater Today on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_t...
Everyone Is a Museum and Most of Us Stay in the Lobby
June 01, 2023 19:40 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBStop with the "Give People A Chance". Listen in to how this simple metaphor can change your perspective on dating. It's another foundational Later Dater insight! Learn more at the www.thelaterdatertoday.com
#2 We're All Dating All The Time
June 01, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBDating Later in Life has changed. We are reimagine and thinking what it means to be dating later in life today. Learn one of the foundational concepts for Today's Later Dater, "We're All Dating All The Time". Lakshmi walks you through this key principle she brings to all her work around connection but especially when it comes to dating. Dating is not just something single people do. Learn more at www.thelaterdatertoday.com. Be sure to follow The Later Dater Today on Instagram: https://ww...
We're All Dating All The Time
June 01, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBLearn one of the foundational concepts for Today's Later Dater, "We're All Dating All The Time". Lakshmi walks you through this key principle she brings to all her work around connection but especially when it comes to dating. Dating is not just something single people do. Learn more at www.thelaterdatertoday.com
#1 The Later Dater Today: Who, Why and What To Expect
June 01, 2023 13:37 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAn exciting introduction to The Later Dater Today, who that is, why now and what to expect. Learn more at www.thelaterdatertoday.com. Be sure to follow The Later Dater Today on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_today/ Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/id1073226719?i=1000639439067 Help keep the The Later Dater Today podcast ...
The Later Dater Today: Who, Why and What To Expect
June 01, 2023 13:37 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAn exciting introduction to The Later Dater Today, who that is, why now and what to expect. Learn more at www.thelaterdatertoday.com
Welcome To The Later Dater Today
June 01, 2023 13:23 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBWhy The Later Dater Today and Why Now. This short manifesto offers an overview and sneak peek behind the inspiration and thinking for The Later Dater Today. Be among the first for the super soft launch of the Later Dater Today. Learn more at www.thelaterdatertoday.com. Be sure to follow The Later Dater Today on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_today/ Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Gallowa...
Goodbye and What's Next
May 27, 2023 20:02 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBA farewell to Paired By The People as we move on, but not away. Listen to hear what we're building next.
Best of the Podcast Part 1
April 29, 2022 01:20 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBThe moments I don't want you to miss because I almost missed them. We're learning SO much about this overlooked art. Hear as we go one layer deeper on a few moments from Episodes 6,8 5 and 2.
The Afterlife Set-Up
February 01, 2022 00:53 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBA set-up story for the ages. What would you do if you knew your time was coming to a close but your partner's was not? Listen to a set-up story that bloomed in the pandemic but has roots across five decades. It will have you rethinking how, when and where we might find romantic connections and how we might see the people in our lives in a new light. Episode Mentions: You May Want To Marry My Husband by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Don't miss our trailer to explore other episodes
Start Here
January 16, 2022 07:22 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBWhat is Paired By The People and why should you listen? Give us 3 minutes to tell you why... Excerpts from Episode 6: We Were Set-Up Episode 3: Set-Up All Stars Episode 1: Chicago: Elizabeth and Mike Set-Up Josh Episode 5: How To Set Yourself Up
The Arranged Set-Up
December 28, 2021 18:52 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBArranged: one word, lots of assumptions. In this episode we bring you two stories with the word "arranged" in their "how we met" stories. One from the recent past and one from 50 years ago. We'll look at the embedded takeaways in these stories and what we might take from them and bring into today's dating world.
Pandemic Set Ups
October 14, 2021 21:46 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThree stories of setups that happened during, or even because, of the pandemic across its different points... The past 18 months have made us many of rethink how we do things, including how we date. Listen in on stories from people who blazed their own human paths for how they could meet someone. They're not ditching technology, but they're writing they're own script. Get inspired to write some of your own non-swipe storylines. Our first story is one we're calling, the preemptive parental ...
Pandemic Set-Ups
October 14, 2021 21:46 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThree stories of setups that happened during, or even because, of the pandemic across its different points... The past 18 months have made us many of rethink how we do things, including how we date. Listen in on stories from people who blazed their own human paths for how they could meet someone. They're not ditching technology, but they're writing they're own script. Get inspired to write some of your own non-swipe storylines. Our first story is one we're calling, the preemptive parental ...
The Pandemic Set-Up
October 14, 2021 21:46 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThree stories of setups that happened during, or even because, of the pandemic across its different points... The past 18 months have made us many of rethink how we do things, including how we date. Listen in on stories from people who blazed their own human paths for how they could meet someone. They're not ditching technology, but they're writing they're own script. Get inspired to write some of your own non-swipe storylines. Our first story is one we're calling, the preemptive parental ...
Lauren & Cameron Hamilton From Love Is Blind & And Overlooked Lessons From Reality TV Dating
September 03, 2021 16:57 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBWe sit down with Lauren and Cameron Hamilton, the stand out couple from the show who not only proved its premise but gave us all a tv pandemic hug when we needed it most.Love Is Blind wasn't just perfectly timed for our pandemic needs, it's an important message about what we might be missing in the modern dating world. We talk to the couple about their recently released book "Leap of Faith" along with additional reflections on what we can learn from all the reality tv dating shows.
We Were Set Up: Modern Setup Stories
August 07, 2021 15:15 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBFeaturing the stories of six different couples, Episode 6 unpacks the people behind setup stories. From coast to coast we tell their stories and pay tribute to the modern setup.
We Were Set-Up: Modern Set-Up Stories
August 07, 2021 15:15 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBFeaturing the stories of six different couples, Episode 6 unpacks the people behind setup stories. From coast to coast we tell their stories and pay tribute to the modern setup.
Atlanta, GA: Marsha and Tom Set-Up Darnell
May 01, 2021 01:13 - 33 minutes - 27.5 MBThis time we head to Atlanta, GA. Longtime Atlanta residents Tom and Marsha met in 1978 and have been married for 43 years. They're going to set up a 27 year old Atlanta transplant named Darnell. We're a podcast dedicated to exploring the art of the setup from every angle. Follow us to see what episodes we're working on next. Follow us on Instagram Visit our website Some people things and places referenced in this episode... 305 Fitness Peloton The Georgia Aquarium RuPaul's Dr...
Atlanta, GA: Marsha and Tom set up Darnell
May 01, 2021 01:13 - 33 minutes - 27.5 MBThis time we head to Atlanta, GA. Longtime Atlanta residents Tom and Marsha met in 1978 and have been married for 43 years. They're going to set up a 27 year old Atlanta transplant named Darnell. We're a podcast dedicated to exploring the art of the setup from every angle. Follow us to see what episodes we're working on next. Follow us on Instagram Visit our website Some people things and places referenced in this episode... 305 Fitness Peloton The Georgia Aquarium RuPaul's Dr...
How To Set Yourself Up: A Conversation With Set-Up All Star Jenny Tolan
March 09, 2021 00:40 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThis episodes features Jenny Tolan in conversation with Paired By The People creator and host, Lakshmi Rengarajan. You'll hear about how she not only found a relationship for herself using a people-powered format, but insights and thoughts on how to make it work for you and be a part of other people's set up journeys whether you're single or not.
How To Set Yourself Up: A Conversation With Setup All Star Jenny Tolan
March 09, 2021 00:40 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThis episodes features Jenny Tolan in conversation with Paired By The People creator and host, Lakshmi Rengarajan. You'll hear about how she not only found a relationship for herself using a people-powered format, but insights and thoughts on how to make it work for you and be a part of other people's set up journeys whether you're single or not.
What The Modern Set Up Sounds Like: Meet Some Set Up All Stars
February 14, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBFor Valentine's-ish time, we wanted to do a special episode that explored the voice and stories of folks who have been setting others up...whether it was 10 years ago or 10 weeks ago. What do set ups look like today and how can others take part in bringing it back? We'll hear stories from New York, to Atlanta, Chicago and Seattle, Washington along with inspiration of and thoughts on how to think about set ups in the pandemic and beyond.
Set Up All-Stars
February 14, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBFor Valentine's-ish time, we wanted to do a special episode that explored the voice and stories of folks who have been setting others up...whether it was 10 years ago or 10 weeks ago. What do set ups look like today and how can others take part in bringing it back? We'll hear stories from New York, to Atlanta, Chicago and Seattle, Washington along with inspiration of and thoughts on how to think about set ups in the pandemic and beyond.
What The Modern Set-Up Sounds Like: Meet Some Set-Up All Stars
February 14, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBFor Valentine's-ish time, we wanted to do a special episode that explored the voice and stories of folks who have been setting others up...whether it was 10 years ago or 10 weeks ago. What do set ups look like today and how can others take part in bringing it back? We'll hear stories from New York, to Atlanta, Chicago and Seattle, Washington along with inspiration of and thoughts on how to think about set ups in the pandemic and beyond.
Hear How They Do It: Meet Some Set Up All Stars
February 14, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBFor Valentine's-ish time, we wanted to do a special episode that explored the voice and stories of folks who have been setting others up...whether it was 10 years ago or 10 weeks ago. What do set ups look like today and how can others take part in bringing it back? We'll hear stories from New York, to Atlanta, Chicago and Seattle, Washington along with inspiration of and thoughts on how to think about set ups in the pandemic and beyond.
Washington DC: Emily and Adrian Set-Up Tayo
November 26, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBFor our 2nd episode we bring Paired By The People to Washington DC and specifically students at Howard University. You wouldn't think college students have a hard time meeting people, but what if you're going to college during a pandemic?? Listen in as our setup duo Emily and Adrian pair our featured single Tayo.
Washington DC: Emily and Adrian set up Tayo
November 26, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBFor our 2nd episode we bring Paired By The People to Washington DC and specifically students at Howard University. You wouldn't think college students have a hard time meeting people, but what if you're going to college during a pandemic?? Listen in as our setup duo Emily and Adrian pair our featured single Tayo.
Chicago IL: Elizabeth and Mike Set-Up Josh
September 23, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe Pilot/Premiere Episode of a podcast about dating that is about way more than dating. Paired By the People puts dating apps and pricey matchmakers on pause by instead, giving non-experts a chance to act on their natural hunches about which two people might get along. We're dedicated to reviving the art of the setup one episode at a time. Each episode features a new setup duo, a new set of singles and a new city. Hosted by Lakshmi Rengarajan Learn more about the thinking and missi...
Chicago IL: Elizabeth and Mike set up Josh
September 23, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe Pilot/Premiere Episode of a podcast about dating that is about way more than dating. Paired By the People puts dating apps and pricey matchmakers on pause by instead, giving non-experts a chance to act on their natural hunches about which two people might get along. We're dedicated to reviving the art of the setup one episode at a time. Each episode features a new setup duo, a new set of singles and a new city. Hosted by Lakshmi Rengarajan Learn more about the thinking and missi...
Introducing: Paired By The People
September 22, 2020 15:47 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MBWhere two people debate about which two people to setup on a date. This isn't your typical dating podcast. Paired By The People puts dating apps and pricey matchmakers on pause by giving non-experts a chance to act on their natural hunches of which two people might get along. Episode One premieres Wednesday, September 23rd. We're dedicated to reviving the art of the setup, one episode at a time. Each episode features a new setup duo, a new set of singles and a new city. Learn more abo...
Welcome to Paired By The People
September 13, 2020 01:24 - 9 seconds - 140 KBWelcome to Paired by the People!