6. L.A. Ex

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | Blubrry | RSS | MoreThis week brings a discussion with former LA resident Stormy (no connection to Trump or the Kardashians). She shares her frank and unapologetic opinions about Los Angeles, the dating culture it creates, the men who contribute to that culture, and why she …

5. To All the Boys I’ve Swiped Before

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | Blubrry | RSS | MoreThis week I interview former work wife and current wingwoman, Victoria Caruso, for a deep dive into all aspects of single life. We compare notes on our dating strategies and debate the merits of our vastly different approaches, asking questions like whether …

4. Finding Your Stage 5 Clinger (Pt. 2)

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | Blubrry | RSS | MoreOn part two of “Finding Your Stage 5 Clinger,” I interview Megan’s husband Will Rippetoe to get his perspective. Will takes us on his online dating journey, beginning with 100+ dates that included a tear-inducing first kiss and a second date ultimatum, …

3. Finding Your Stage 5 Clinger (Pt. 1)

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | Blubrry | RSS | MoreOn part one of “Finding Your Stage 5 Clinger,” we hear from life and career coach Megan Ladd for an empowering message about how trusting her gut and staying true to her standards helped her find the one. For anyone who’s experienced …

Reluctantly, Carrie

One summer during college, three of my my girlfriends discovered the legally ambiguous streaming capabilities of Sidereel, and consequentially discovered Sex and the City. Regardless of your feelings on the series, I defy any female watching to refrain from three distinctive behaviors – roasting the outfits (typically Carrie and Miranda’s), rolling your eyes every time …

2. Not a Regular Dad, a Cool Dad

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | Blubrry | RSS | MoreI talk to Martin Sohikish for a conversation that spans bottled Blue Moons to bottled baby formula. Martin provides the perspective of one-half of a high school sweetheart romance, and shares both the benefits and struggles of staying with someone as your …

1. Interstates & Tinder Dates

Join me as I interview Denzel Walkes, whose friendship has withstood overly drunken nights and even a slap in the face. He discusses the difficulties of re-acclimating to the relationship world after eight years of unencumbered bachelor life, and candidly addresses the drastic shifts that evolved his attitude from savage to…somewhat less savage. Denzel recounts two wild first Tinder date experiences, and unabashedly critiques my own dating profile photo choices. The episode closes out with a hotly debated game of Would You Rather, during which we earnestly weigh the merits of food vs. sex.

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Birthday Texts

There are two things that you dread checking the morning after a big night of drinking – your bank account statement and your outgoing messages. Of all the experiences quarantine has robbed us of, the anxiety associated with that morning after audit is among those that I’ve missed the least. On the surface, it would …

Interstates & Heartbreak : A Teaser

A peek into the average and unglamorous world of dating in Los Angeles. Exposing the everyday woes of everyday people – like dealing with a second date ultimatum, dudes who try to police your dress code, and acclimating to the boyfriend role after an extended hiatus. Subscribe to hear weekly dating discussions among me and my friends that will feel as candid as your own friends over Sunday brunch.

To make things Instagram official : @Interstatesandheartbreak

For dating commentary from my inner Carrie : interstatesandheartbreak.com

For any questions, business inquiries, or love letters : interstatesandheartbreak@gmail.com

For a glimpse into my life when I’m not talking about dating : @lesliegnope

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