Why Oh Why

#10: Separation of Church and Date

November 22, 2016 09:00 - 27 minutes

We ask a group of Christian ministers about what it's like to date when your other big relationship in life is with God. Our panel includes Amy Norton, a recent graduate from Harvard Divinity School, Cara Rockhill, an ordained Transitional Deacon in the Episcopal Church, and Nick Chiurazzi, a Pastor of Youth at Lower Manhattan Community Church. Get Slate Plus: Andrea was recently interviewed by Slate's Leon Neyfakh about her decision to bring her personal life back into this show. To read thi...

Just My Swipe

November 17, 2016 09:00 - 33 minutes

This week, we're heading into the past, to a simpler time. When Why Oh Why re-launched in the fall, we celebrated with our own special live show at the Kraine Theater in New York City. Andrea helped her friend Joanna find love the old-fashioned way: with a game show. Our staff swiped through Tinder to find contestants, and then Joanna put them to the test, asking many of the real questions from the 1960s show The Dating Game. We also hear briefly from the folks at IMTOY about their new line ...

#9: Just My Swipe

November 17, 2016 09:00 - 33 minutes

This week, we're heading into the past, to a simpler time. When Why Oh Why re-launched on Panoply in the fall, we celebrated with our own special live show at the Kraine Theater in New York City. Andrea helped her friend Joanna find love the old-fashioned way: with a game show. Our staff swiped through Tinder to find contestants, and then Joanna put them to the test, asking many of the real questions from the 1960s show The Dating Game. We also hear briefly from the folks at IMTOY about thei...

How Will I Know

November 08, 2016 09:00 - 25 minutes

This week on Why Oh Why, a look back at the role this show has played in your host's personal life. Travel through the past three years as Andrea talks to her editor, Hillary Frank, about what’s going on in her relationship. Hillary Frank is the host and creator of the podcast The Longest Shortest Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#8: How Will I Know

November 08, 2016 09:00 - 25 minutes

This week on Why Oh Why, a look back at the role this show has played in your host's personal life. Travel through the past three years as Andrea talks to her editor, Hillary Frank, about what’s going on in her relationship. Hillary Frank is the host and creator of the podcast The Longest Shortest Time. Newsletter: Want to hear the full archive episodes that Andrea mentions? We’re sharing those links in our newsletter this week. Sign up now by visiting our website, whyohwhyradio.com. Learn ...

#7: Too Old for Meet Cute

November 01, 2016 08:00 - 27 minutes

This week on Why Oh Why, Andrea’s friend Joanna tells the story of a truly horrible first date. It’s one of those dates that makes the other people at the bar uncomfortable—or grateful they’re not in her shoes. Joanna learns an important lesson that some things just don't mix, and that maybe this dip into the dating pool wasn't worth her time. To make matters worse, one of the bar’s regulars (who happens to be frustratingly handsome) is watching it all unfold—and she’d much rather be on a dat...

Dating with the Stars

October 25, 2016 13:44 - 29 minutes

This week on Why Oh Why, we attempt to plant one lucky listener inside a private dating app for celebrities, Founded by a PR executive in 2015, Raya targets "users in creative industries," which is a coded way of saying, "famous people." Plus, two anonymous Raya members teach us what it's like to swipe amongst John Mayer, Kelly Osbourne, Moby, Raven Symoné, Fred Durst and Sharon Stone. Is this the best place ever to find a boyfriend, or the absolute worst? More info about today's show availab...

#6: Dating with the Stars

October 25, 2016 13:44 - 29 minutes

This week on Why Oh Why, we attempt to plant one lucky listener inside a private dating app for celebrities, Founded by a PR executive in 2015, Raya targets "users in creative industries," which is a coded way of saying, "famous people." Plus, two anonymous Raya members teach us what it's like to swipe amongst John Mayer, Kelly Osbourne, Moby, Raven Symoné, Fred Durst and Sharon Stone. Is this the best place ever to find a boyfriend, or the absolute worst? More info about today's show availa...

#5: A Celebration of Awkwardness

October 17, 2016 07:00 - 28 minutes

At the end of Episode #3, a surprise ending left us all cringing from head to toe. As an antidote, this week we welcome David back into the studio to share his side of the story. Plus, we head back to Bushwick to get a drink with that sexy Irish guy. You won't believe his trick for mellowing out on a first date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Celebration of Awkwardness

October 17, 2016 07:00 - 28 minutes

At the end of Episode #3, a surprise ending left us all cringing from head to toe. As an antidote, this week we welcome David back into the studio to share his side of the story. Plus, we head back to Bushwick to get a drink with that sexy Irish guy. You won't believe his trick for mellowing out on a first date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hillary Clinton Sex Dream

October 11, 2016 16:05 - 17 minutes

This week, a love story that takes place in the mind of a mathematician-turned-artist. Sarah Sole began her unique obsession with Hillary Clinton in 2007, after a vivid sexual dream. It was the beginning of an imaginary, sexual relationship that played out through Sarah's art. Her portraits bring Hillary into a new light, showing us nude Hillary, butch Hillary, and even Hillary as James Buchanan. You can browse her portraits of Hillary on our website, whyohwhyradio.com, and follow her on Inst...

#4: Hillary Clinton Sex Dream

October 11, 2016 16:05 - 17 minutes

This week, a love story that takes place in the mind of a mathematician-turned-artist. Sarah Sole began her unique obsession with Hillary Clinton in 2007, after a vivid sexual dream. It was the beginning of an imaginary, sexual relationship that played out through Sarah's art. Her portraits bring Hillary into a new light, showing us nude Hillary, butch Hillary, and even Hillary as James Buchanan. You can browse her portraits of Hillary on our website, whyohwhyradio.com, and follow her on Inst...

#3: Can Meddling Help a First Date?

October 03, 2016 06:54 - 29 minutes

This week on Why Oh Why, Kate and David go on a first date at a bar in Brooklyn. You might remember these two from the focus group episode--David is the guy who asked Kate out at the end. And just for you, dear listeners, Andrea recorded every single moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Meddling Help a First Date?

October 03, 2016 06:54 - 29 minutes

This week on Why Oh Why, Kate and David go on a first date at a bar in Brooklyn. You might remember these two from the focus group episode--David is the guy who asked Kate out at the end. And just for you, dear listeners, Andrea recorded every single moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2: Randy's First Kiss

September 26, 2016 04:52 - 23 minutes

Remember Randy from last week's focus group? He told us why he's not on any of the dating apps, and how he meets women at Club Seacrets in Ocean City, Maryland. In this episode, we'll hear what made his first kiss unforgettable. If you like our show, please write us a review on iTunes. It's the best way you can help our new show find its footing. Do your magic by visiting iTunes.com/whyohwhy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1: Single Straight Guy Focus Group

September 19, 2016 07:08 - 19 minutes

In this debut episode, Andrea finds out what's been going on in the dating world. As her guide: a focus group of ten single, straight guys split between D.C. and Brooklyn studios. With some liquid lubrication, the guys share their own dating philosophies—for better or worse. If you like the show, be sure to tell your friends, lovers, exes, colleagues, and colleagues' exes to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Single Straight Guy Focus Group