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Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
MHMG Presents: Super GURPS! S2 E8: Robo-Weapon!
Join members of the GURPS Actual Play podcast As The Dice Roll: Cautious Optimism as they embark on a new adventure in the GURPS Genre - Super Heroes! In this episode, Team Charlie returns to The Berg to discover that there are no good options on which team to support, so maybe escaping to a tropical island isn't the worst plan they've ever had. We stream on Twitch Saturdays at 2:00 pm (at least once a month) Twitch: @MatingHabitsPodcast And this video can also be downloaded as a podcast the following Monday
2024-09-16
1h 45
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
MHMG Presents: Super GURPS! S2 E7: Champ*Pain* Astro Nova
Join members of the GURPS Actual Play podcast As The Dice Roll: Cautious Optimism as they embark on a new adventure in the GURPS Genre - Super Heroes! In this episode, Team Charlie is sent to intercept a fallen member of Team Justice and meet a new sort of powerful being who may be more than meets the eye. We stream on Twitch Saturdays at 2:00 pm (at least once a month) Twitch: @MatingHabitsPodcast And this video can also be downloaded as a podcast the following Monday by subscribing to the...
2024-09-16
1h 34
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
MHMG Presents: Super GURPS! S2 E6: Amu*Let* Me Explain...
Join members of the GURPS Actual Play podcast As The Dice Roll: Cautious Optimism as they embark on a new adventure in the GURPS Genre - Super Heroes! In this episode, Team Charlie is locked in a bloody battle at a mysterious archaelogical dig site...could more space junk be to blame? We stream on Twitch Saturdays at 2:00 pm (at least once a month) Twitch: @MatingHabitsPodcast And this video can also be downloaded as a podcast the following Monday by subscribing to the Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast.
2024-09-15
1h 46
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
MHMG Presents: Super GURPS! S2 E5: Mind Control Madness
Join members of the GURPS Actual Play podcast As The Dice Roll: Cautious Optimism as they embark on a new adventure in the GURPS Genre - Super Heroes! In this episode, Team Charlie is sent on a mission to recover Team Delta at a mysterious archaelogical dig site... We stream on Twitch Saturdays at 2:00 pm (at least once a month) Twitch: @MatingHabitsPodcast And this video can also be downloaded as a podcast the following Monday by subscribing to the Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast. Our theme music is Super Hero from...
2024-09-15
1h 47
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
MHMG Presents: Super GURPS! S2 E4: Full of Wolves
Join members of the GURPS Actual Play podcast As The Dice Roll: Cautious Optimism as they embark on a new adventure in the GURPS Genre - Super Heroes! In this episode, Team Charlie discovers that there are sinister things happening at "The Berg"... We stream on Twitch Saturdays at 2:00 pm (at least once a month) Twitch: @MatingHabitsPodcast And this video can also be downloaded as a podcast the following Monday by subscribing to the Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast. Our theme music is Super Hero from ww...
2024-06-02
1h 47
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
MHMG Presents: Super GURPS! S2 E3: Throwing T"ANT"trums
Join members of the GURPS Actual Play podcast As The Dice Roll: Cautious Optimism as they embark on a new adventure in the GURPS Genre - Super Heroes! In this episode, GM Todd takes us on a journey to an Island of Giant Insects, but things might not be as harrowing as they seem... We stream on Twitch Saturdays at 2:00 pm (at least once a month) Twitch: @MatingHabitsPodcast And this video can also be downloaded as a podcast the following Monday by subscribing to the Mating Habits of the...
2024-05-20
1h 48
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
MHMG Presents: Super GURPS! S2 E2: Pickpocket Park
Join members of the GURPS Actual Play podcast As The Dice Roll: Cautious Optimism as they embark on a new adventure in the GURPS Genre - Super Heroes! In this episode, they're headed to an adventure theme park to hunt alleged invisible assassins! We stream on Twitch Saturdays at 2:00 pm (at least once a month) Twitch: @MatingHabitsPodcast And this video can also be downloaded as a podcast the following Monday by subscribing to the Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast. Our theme music is Super Hero...
2024-04-01
1h 52
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 151 - TTRPG Review: Alien (Free League) - Destroyer of Worlds Cinematic Module
Kelley and Todd are back but instead of geeky relationship advice, they're changing the podcast to one about TTRPG reviews, actual plays, home-run rpgs, and general chats about geeky stuff. Sit back and enjoy your commute and if you have the free time, come play with us! We stream on Twitch Saturdays at 2:00 pm (at least once a month) Twitch: @MatingHabitsPodcast YouTube: MatingHabitsoftheModernGeek Discord: https://discord.gg/KSpTfb6h Find us at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com @Mating Habits @KelleyDisagrees @toddasullivan42 YouTube: @gadgethovel
2024-04-01
1h 09
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
MHMG Presents: Super GURPS! S2 E1: Liquor Store Run
Join members of the GURPS Actual Play podcast As The Dice Roll: Cautious Optimism as they embark on a new adventure in the GURPS Genre - Super Heroes! We stream on Twitch Saturdays at 2:00 pm (at least once a month) Twitch: @MatingHabitsPodcast And this video can also be downloaded as a podcast the following Monday by subscribing to the Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast. Our theme music is Super Hero from www.tabletopaudio.com/ Consider joining their Patreon and adding hundreds of themed background music a...
2024-03-18
2h 12
HIGHTOWER Bethesda
Life After Divorce for the Financially Dependent Spouse with Kelley Edelblut (Ep. 11)
Success after a divorce can seem unachievable for a dependent spouse. It can be challenging to figure out what to do next when most of your life has been spent prioritizing everything else. In this episode, Kelley Edelblut, Career and Leadership Coach, joins us to discuss how her divorce led her to build a career helping financially dependent women hone in on their natural abilities and core values to live a more balanced, fulfilled life. Kelley shares how her life changed after a divorce and what she’s learned to help others get through it. ...
2023-01-05
27 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 146 - Spousal Support: Helping Your Partner Through Tough Times
Kelley and Todd discuss their new careers, Biscuitville, and how Practical Magic is NOT a scary film. Tables get flipped over urgent care appointments and folks not honoring the social contracts in the drive-thru lane. Find Todd online @Aron1701 Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is a proud member of the Geek to Geek Media Network. www.ko-fi.com/matinghabits www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find us at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com @Mating Habits @KelleyDisagrees moderngeekcast@gmail.com Copyright Operation Exile, LLC 2022
2022-10-10
1h 49
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek: Married Edition!
Kelley and Todd have tied the knot and become Mr. and Mrs. Mating Habits! Join the newest direction of the podcast where Todd and Kelley (and sometimes Roger and the rest) talk about geeky movies, TV shows, video games, and what it's like for these two geeks to be married - sorry in advance for the shmoop! Find Todd online @Aron1701 Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is a proud member of the Geek to Geek Media Network. www.ko-fi.com/matinghabits www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find us at ww...
2022-09-26
1h 32
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 142 - Discussing Mental Health: Better Living Through Chemistry
Todd and I talk about our mental health issues, what worked for us, and what didn't. I saw The Northman, Todd played baseball again, and we flipped some tables and found some joy. Mental Health is a serious and important issue. Neither Todd nor Kelley are experts, and if you need immediate help, please reach out to: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 800-273-8255 Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is a proud member of the Geek to Geek Media Network. www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find us at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com...
2022-05-15
1h 59
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 141 - The Good, The Bad, & The Late: Wedding Dos and Don'ts
Roger co-hosts with Kelley on this episode about wedding dos and don'ts, what makes for a good ceremony and reception, and Roger's true feelings about wedding photographers. Tables get flipped over Facebook Group Fights, and Hygge is found in some light jazz. Links: https://www.wbtv.com/2022/04/20/couple-spends-just-500-their-wedding/ Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is a proud member of the Geek to Geek Media Network. www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find us at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com @Mating Habits @KelleyDisagrees moderngeekcast@gmail...
2022-05-05
1h 48
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 137 - Valentine's Day Lore: Most of it True
Todd returns to talk about Valentine's Day Lore, tangents about Critical Role controversies, and how good robes and automatic ranch are. Show Links: https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/valentines-day-facts https://kotaku.com/critical-role-marquet-third-campaign-asian-cultures-col-1848500055 Check out the newly-added Patron tiers at Mating Habits Patreon! www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find us at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com @Mating Habits @KelleyDisagrees moderngeekcast@gmail.com
2022-02-14
1h 45
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 136 - Am I the Asshole? Manners, Boundaries, and Secret Cake
Joe Hogan of Geektitude joins me to talk about what happens when you get caught in your car eating secret cake, and whether or not your loved ones have a right to be angry about it. https://www.themarysue.com/eat-your-cake-dad-aita/ Check out the newly-added Patron tiers at Mating Habits Patreon! www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find us at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com @Mating Habits @KelleyDisagrees moderngeekcast@gmail.com
2022-01-31
2h 08
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 135 - Hard Right vs Easy Wrong: Do Sweat the Big Stuff
Roger and I know some folks out there who are going through some tough relationship stuff, and we offer our two cents. How do you know when to jump ship and get yourself out of a bad situation? As always, we also talk a lot about nothing including Eternals, Red Notice, and we flip tables as usual. Check out the newly-added Patron tiers at Mating Habits Patreon! www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find us at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com @Mating Habits @KelleyDisagrees moderngeekcast@gmail.com
2022-01-18
1h 35
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 134 - Relationships in 2022: It Takes (At Least) Two!
Happy New Year, Mating Habits Fam! Welcome Todd Sullivan of Nerdberg Review and Farming Simulated Fame (and also my boyfriend) to the show where we talk about our long-distance relationship and what we did over his Holiday Visit. We discuss Spiderman: No Way Home, Hawkeye, Shang-Chi, and Matrix Resolutions(?), Co-op video game It Takes Two, X-Wing, and One Night Werewolf. Find us at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com @Mating Habits @KelleyDisagrees moderngeekcast@gmail.com
2022-01-03
1h 13
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 133 - It's a Christmas Story: Kelley and Joe Chat for the Holidays
Here's an episode for your long road trip to visit loved ones this Holiday Season! Joe and Kelley chat about Boyfriend Todd's pending visit, gift-giving in relationships, and GURPS! Find us at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com @Mating Habits @KelleyDisagrees moderngeekcast@gmail.com
2021-12-22
2h 28
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 132 - Age Differences: Get with the Times, Grandpa
In this episode, Roger goes from insisting that I will change my mind about having children (I'm 44) and then berating me when I discuss my potential dreams of becoming a foster parent later in life - maybe it was the bourbon talking ;) We discuss how age difference can mean different things to different people, and nothing at all onve everyone is a certain age. Tables get flipped and we discuss what it was like in Vegas (and Palm Springs for me) www,patreon.com/matinghabits www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com moderngeekcast@gmail.com @MatingHabits @K...
2021-12-06
1h 51
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Retro Mating Habits! Ep. 117 - AI Matchmaking: Is The Tailored Algorithm Better?
Return to earlier in the year before I had a boyfriend and when I hadn't visited Joe Hogan of Geektitude for almost 4 years - enjoy! We've joined the Geek to Geek Media Network, and invited Geektitude's Joe Hogan to talk about all sorts of fun stuff, including the new dating app that scans your face, grades your profile for authenticity, and bases your matches entirely on looks. Tables get flipped, Hygge is shared - this is a Patreon Video Exclusive, so subscribe now and come watch us say the things you just heard :D ...
2021-11-16
1h 15
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 131 - Marriage: What is it Good For?
Roger returns to talk with Kelley about the merits of marriage and talks Kelley around to the idea by the end of it. Fun times ahead! www,patreon.com/matinghabits www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com moderngeekcast@gmail.com @MatingHabits @KelleyDisagrees
2021-11-01
1h 39
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Retro Mating Habits! Ep. 52 (Paris/The Business 2014)
I'm outside the contiguous United States this week, so it's the perfect opportunity for a Retro Episode, picked by the Weather Witch herself, Paris! Here's one from back in 2014 when I could record episodes in a child-free kitchen and I was full of anger and rage...the good old days ;) We're back, recording from the home studio (or kitchen - whatevs) of Paris and The Business, LLC! Apparently, I'm the only person in the whole wide world who eats Brach's candy corn pumpkins, which can't possiby be true. Additionally, we were all terrible a...
2021-10-18
2h 17
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.130 - Dating After Lockdown: Do People Even Want To?
Roger and I get nostalgic for Halloween and we discuss why even after lockdown, folks don't want to get out there and date anymore. *AUDIO ISSUE* Audio is only playing out of one channel - I may or may not be able to correct this issue - check back here for more information. Thanks! -Kelley www,patreon.com/matinghabits www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com moderngeekcast@gmail.com @MatingHabits @KelleyDisagrees
2021-10-05
1h 39
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Retro Mating Habits! Ep. 67 (Roger/David 2015)
With a foreword from Co-Host and Friend to the Show Will Benson, take a stroll down memory lane with this classic and much loved episode from 2015. We'll be back on shedule with a new episode in two weeks. In the meantime, let me know if there are other retro shows that you would suggest to new listeners. Email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.com, Tweet me @MatingHabits or @Kelleydisagrees, or join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits
2021-09-19
1h 42
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 129 - Intoverts and Extraverts: Cats and Dogs, Living Together, Mass Hysteria
Roger Ricochet joins me to discuss navigating partners who recharge in different ways. Roger calls me "Low Energy," and that was before he even heard the episode, so I guess he's a wizard or something :D Tables get flipped because that's what we do! Join the Patreon - www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.com follow us @MatingHabits Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is a comedy advice podcast for geeks, nerds, and the...
2021-09-07
1h 15
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 128 - Mix it Up: Why Having Your Own Friends Is a Good Idea
Paris and The Business are back! They join me to talk about how toxic codependency can be (even among friends) and how you and your partner should have your own friends and interests. Tables get flipped, Patrons get mentioned, and here are links to things I actually remembered to post this time: Public Mating Habits Discord: https://discord.gg/yN9ta7Sv Paris's SubStack: https://scifimom.substack.com
2021-08-22
1h 48
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 127 - The Fog of Love: The Intoxicating Effects of a New Crush
Roger is back to give you a double helping of literary haps and to help me talk about the "Fog of Love" - you know, when you fall head-over-heals in love with a crush and you can't sleep, can't eat, and usually don't listen to reason. Tables get flipped over deadlines and space-bound millionaires - join the Patreon at patreon.com/matinghablts
2021-08-08
1h 43
Farming Simulated
What the Heck is Sorghum? Featuring Kelley Hightower
We invited Farming Simulator newcomer and host of the Mating Habits of the Modern Geek podcast, Kelley Hightower and we talk about FS19 and some info about the upcoming FS22.Socials: Bama - @bamashockzTodd - @aronKelley - @KelleydisagreesShow - @farmingsimulatedArticles discussed in this episodehttps://farming-simulator.com/newsArticle.php?&news_id=251https://farming-simulator.com/newsArticle.php?news_id=250https://farming-simulator.com/newsArticle.php?&news_id=249
2021-07-29
41 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 126 - Topic Tapas: Tiny Plates of Tiny Advice
AlphaCounter's Sean Ryan joins me to talk about every topic under the sun. He's watching all the cartoons, I'm winning all the pub quizzes, and we're both navigating post-lockdown life with much success. Tables get flipped over too many apps and hygge is found in the form of lovely crocheted mind flayers. Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.com Find this and other shownotes at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com
2021-07-25
1h 57
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.125 - News From the Hive: Surviving the Bumble Swarm
David Finehammer returns to liven things up with Roger and I for an extra-long episode about scientific sexual attraction and how Bumble has turned me into a superficial jerk. https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250151 Join the Patreon - www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.com follow us @MatingHabits Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is a comedy advice podcast for geeks, nerds, and the socially niche. Copyright Operation Exile, LLC 2021
2021-07-12
1h 55
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Episode 124 - Still Negging in 2021? Fuck Around and Find Out
Will Benson from the PlanesTalkers MTG Podcast comes in clutch and helps me talk about why folks are still using "Negging" techniques to try to chat up potential dates. As always, tables are flipped and a great time is had by all. To see the video version of this episode, join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a22807864/negging-stories/ https://www.pedestrian.tv/sex-dating/negging-dating-term/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.refinery29.com/amp/en-us/what-is-negging Find all...
2021-06-28
1h 46
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 123 - You Know Better Than That: Toxic Relationships and How To Avoid Them
Roger returns from vacation to help Kelley discuss why we stay in toxic relationships/friendships and why it's obviously not good. There are new developments in Roger's 7-Date Plan, and a new segment is born: Word on The Street, where you send in small-town news and Kelley and Roger wager a delicious lunch! Tables get flipped and Hygge is found to restore the balance. Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com email us at...
2021-06-14
1h 17
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 122 - The Importance of First Impressions: If You're Not First, You're Last
It's a Patreon Video Exclusive! Geektitude's Joe Hogan joins me to talk about bad first impressions. Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.com follow us @MatingHabits Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is a comedy advice podcast for geeks, nerds, and the socially niche. Copyright Operation Exile, LLC 2021
2021-05-25
1h 46
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 121 - Accusations and Predictions: Winging It with Roger
Roger returns to convince Kelley that Sam and Bucky are the bad guys in Falcon/Winter Soldier (Spoilers Abound) and we talk about if the pandemic has made folks too lazy to date (additional spoiler alert: maybe). Tables get flipped over IKEA Click and Collect and the Rick and Morty-esque Transition Portal from college basketball. Find the show notes and links at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com Send us your emails at moderngeekcast@gmail.com Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Follow us on Twitter @MatingHabits
2021-05-10
1h 18
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Episode 120 - Q1 Analysis: Dating Trends in 2021
Sean Ryan is back to celebrate this episode milestone with me and answer a listener email. We cover the new dating terms of 2021 and find out the deets of Sean's new gig, and flip tables over the fact that incest porn has taken over all of our search histories whether we like it or not. Find the show notes and links at www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com Send us your emails at moderngeekcast@gmail.com Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Follow us on Twitter @MatingHabits
2021-04-26
1h 43
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 119 - Area of Effect: Dos and Don'ts of Roleplaying as a Couple.
Paris is back in this Patreon Exclusive Video Podcast! We discuss what it's like playing as a couple and with other couples in RPG groups, and the problems such situations can cause. Tables are flipped over dalling in drive-thrus and terrible self-help books, Hygge is found in talking reliquaries and yard work. Links: https://dndduet.com/dnd-for-two/ (resource for romantic 2-person intro D&D) Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com email us at m...
2021-04-12
1h 29
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 118 - Deal-Breakers, Rejection, and Cancel Culture: Can We Still Love Lovecraft?
Kelley and Roger discuss Justice League: The Snyder Cut as well as what to do when your heroes aren't perfect and great artists turn out to me monsters. Can dealbreakers evolve over time? Tables get flipped over litter and imaginary addictions, and we find hygge in tornado warnings and cheap pizza. Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.com follow us @MatingHabits Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is...
2021-03-28
1h 29
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
What Does Kelley Think About: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier? Ep.1
It's a new series! Similar to What Does Kelley Think About WandaVision, Kelley Hightower, host of Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast, is sharing her thoughts about the MCU's newest addition, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Like any good content, the first taste is free. If you liked this episode and would like to hear or watch more, please subscribe to the Patreon: www.patreon.com/matinghabits $3 will give you access to the audio and the Mating Habits Discord server. $5 will get you access to the audio, video, Discord, and a s...
2021-03-21
16 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 117 - AI Matchmaking: Is The Tailored Algorithm Better?
We've joined the Geek to Geek Media Network, and invited Geektitude's Joe Hogan to talk about all sorts of fun stuff, including the new dating app that scans your face, grades your profile for authenticity, and bases your matches entirely on looks. Tables get flipped, Hygge is shared - this is a Patreon Video Exclusive, so subscribe now and come watch us say the things you just heard :D Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: www.matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com em...
2021-03-15
1h 15
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? Ep.6
Spoilers Abound, obviously. It's the last episode of season 1, so here's episode 6 of What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? It's been a wild ride, but all "good" things must come to an end. Enjoy!
2021-03-09
14 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? Ep.5
Spoilers Abound, obviously. Come heck or high water, here's episode 5 of What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? It's episode 8: Previously On, where Agatha says what I've been complaining about for the past 7 episodes. Enjoy!
2021-03-03
15 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 116 - Two’s Company, COVID’s a Crowd: Non-Monogamy During a Pandemic
Roger helps me with my unhealthy relationship with Alexa and then lays out his plans for the Love Pyramid, a supplement to his 7-Day Date System. We do an in-depth review of HBO Max's There's No I in Threesome and we get to the actual show topic at the 57-minute mark and then go right back off topic seven minutes later - Success!Tables get flipped over commercials on DVDs (because it's the '90s) and we find Hygge in the Space Program. Links: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/open-relationship-during-coronavirus_l_5ef4e408c...
2021-03-01
1h 36
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? Ep.4
Spoilers Abound, obviously. Here it is! The fourth episode of What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? It's episode 7: Breaking the 4th Wall where we find out a little bit more about who is "Producing" this TV world...
2021-02-23
19 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? Ep.3
Spoilers Abound, obviously. Here it is! The third episode of What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? It's the Halloween Spooktacular - and it is creepy. Vision is outtie 5000 and Wanda sees dead people...again.
2021-02-16
18 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 115 - Putting in the Work - Relationship’in Ain’t Easy
Paris is back for this Patreon-Exclusive Video Podcast. Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/matinghabits We discuss how it's hard to reconcile different flavors of geekery, and we delve deep into another podcast that discusses how we may be missing the mark looking for "The Spark." We flip tables, find Hygge, and have a fantastic time! Links: https://www.npr.org/2021/02/08/965397828/how-to-fall-in-love-according-to-hinges-relationship-scientist Find all the show notes, links, and everything else at: matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com email us at moderngeekcast@gmail.com follow us @MatingHabits M...
2021-02-15
1h 50
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? Ep.2
Spoilers Abound, obviously. Here it is! The second episode of What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? This is the big '80s episode called, On a Very Special Episode where dogs die, brothers live, and we get to see a little bit further into the cracking chaos that is Wanda Maximoff's troubled mind.
2021-02-09
16 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
What Does Kelley Think About: WandaVision? Ep. 1
Kelley talks about the first four episodes of Disney+'s WandaVision - the problems, the good parts, and everything in between. This will become a weekly feature on the Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast feed, dropping every Tuesday. To see the video version of this podcast, become a member of the Patreon at www.patreon/matinghabits or check out the previews at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdKRw43arS6lmmaoDGM-pgw Emails us at moderngeekcast.com to suggest other shows you'd like to see/hear reviewed!
2021-02-02
31 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 114 - The Friendzone Debate: You’re Incorrect, But I Still Like You...as a friend.
Roger is back to debate whether or not the Friend Zone exists. We talk about meeting one of the stars from Aliens, playing an Aliens RPG, and realizing that taking a second to Google the Phantom Zone shouldn't be an alien concept. Tables get flipped, Hygge is found, and we get one step closer to turning Roger's 7-Date Program for Success into a book or something. Links! https://www.buzzfeed.com/gracespelman/the-friend-zone-is-not-real-sorry-dude https://pricelindy.medium.com/the-friendzone-doesnt-exist-33ce35d4f0cb https://www.mensxp.com/relationships/friendship/38143-sorry-to-burst-your-bubble-but-the-friendzone-doesn-t-exist.h...
2021-02-01
1h 04
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 113 - Romance is Political: Can You Date Outside Your Party?
Sean Ryan of AlphaCounter contacts us from a secret location to chat with Kelley about whether or not people can date someone from a different political party. Tables get flipped over Attack on Titan Season 4 and the crippling depression that comes from using wheel-based age verification widgets. Links from the episode: https://time.com/5896607/dating-political-ideology/ https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/04/24/most-democrats-who-are-looking-for-a-relationship-would-not-consider-dating-a-trump-voter/ https://www.popsugar.com/news/Pros-Cons-Dating-Outside-Your-Political-Party-45771864 https://www.thelily.com/in-the-age-of-trump-and-tinder-political-opposites-dont-often-date-but-these-young-couples-make-it-work/ Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/matinghabits Find all the sh...
2021-01-18
1h 10
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 112 - Dating in 2021: New Year, Same Pandemic
Roger returns to help me leaf through stacks of articles about how dating has changed since the pandemic started. We tell you what we really think about Wonder Woman 1984 - spoiler alert, we hated it and rail against it from minute mark 12:30 - 46:40. That's over a half hour of disdain! Tables are flipped over the vaccine roll-out, and we get warm feelings from Flash Gordon and the local Starbucks Baristas. Articles from the show: https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201022/dating-during-the-pandemic-online-and-restless https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/09/what-dating-during-pandemic-like/616533/
2021-01-04
1h 41
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 111 - Mating Habits Holiday Extravaganza - We're Back!
WE'RE BACK! Roger returns to help me say F-Off to 2020 and get Mating Habits started again for 2021. We celebrate the Holiday Season talking about awkward gift giving during the holidays with a brand new relationships, renting out movie theaters in the age of pandemic, and a new RPG podcast featuring me! where I play in a GURPS space opera across all times zones. We talk about The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale [SPOILERS FROM MINUTE MARKER 16:05 - 21.58]. Aphrodisiacs aren't really a thing, and in 2021, we're still going to flip tables, but we're going to right t...
2020-12-24
1h 12
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 110 – The COVID-19 Episodes – Revolution
Joe Hogan from the Geektitude and State of the Geek podcasts joins me on this solemn episode of Mating Habits of the Modern Geek. In light of all the terrible things happening in our country (and the world) at the moment, Joe and I stay in our lane and voice our support for the protests and the Black Lives Matter Movement, and then go on to chat about some lighthearted stuff like streaming shows Never Have I Ever and Upload; table-top games like the Kickstarter-only Hel and To Hunt a Killer; and a couple of true-crime podcasts thrown in...
2020-06-02
1h 15
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 109 – The COVID-19 Episodes – Antibodies
Sean Ryan phones it in from an undisclosed location in his driveway and joins me for talks about missing COVID-19 antibodies, snakes, California, and the problems with podcasting in the age of "Cancel Culture." Sean gets his kid hooked on Sonic the Hedgehog and is one of the only folks still buying Blu-rays...and witness the return of FLIPPING TABLES!
2020-05-27
1h 21
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 108 – The COVID-19 Episodes – Isolation
Geneva and Kevin (formerly Paris and The Business, LLC) join me to discuss what they've been up to during the quarantine. We talk way too long about the Netflix show OBX, give valuable information about Mimics, and discuss the Goofy-Pluto Paradox in Animal Crossing. I don't know where Bermuda is, Kevin doesn't want us to play Monsterhearts 2, and if you don't start taking vaccines, you may fall victim to my blowdarting skills. We also explain why looking at another player's character sheet in Roll20 could be considered by some to be a huge...
2020-05-20
1h 51
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 107 – The COVID-19 Episodes – Murder Hornets
In this episode* JJ and Mark of Atomic Empire (Comics, Games, Toys, and more!) join me to discuss owning a thriving game store during the pandemic, the future of movies and television, and what’s in store for The Mandalorian Season 2. I potentially implicate myself in a social-distancing crime; JJ has surprising interactions with loyal customers; and Mark tries to explain to me what’s so cool about Boba Fett. Check out Atomic Empire at https://www.atomicempire.com/ *FREE W/ DOWNLOAD: Despite recording in the same house, JJ sometimes sounds like she’s in a cave a...
2020-05-13
1h 07
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
The COVID-19 Episodes - Forbidden Hugs
Kelley and Andrew are here to occupy an hour of your COVID-19 quarantine with a new episode of Mating Habits. There's no dating advice in this episode, and you can keep your comments about there not being advice in past episodes to yourself, please! We're all out here just doing the best we can and we don't need your sass. Catch Andrew on the byte app at m3jcnv and his new writing project, https://arecipefornarrative.wordpress.com/ Kelley can be found on all other social platforms @kelleydisagrees Mating Habits of the Modern Ge...
2020-05-06
59 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.105 - My Fair Andrew: A Spring Novella
Andrew joins me to give us an update on his My Fair Andrew Journey where we get a play-by-play look into his recent dating endeavors. We chat about the challenges of hiking, getting Lost in Space, and finding A Quiet Place to "Mews" about some Unfortunate Events (see what I did there?). Tables get flipped, you know, the usual. Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is a comedy advice podcast for geeks, nerds, and the socially niche. Copyright Operation Exile, LLC 2018
2018-04-23
1h 56
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.104 - Toxic Masculinity: It hurts everyone.
Shafts, Rifts, Pipcorn, and Hamster Anime. This plus a rambling discussion on Toxic Masculinity - what more could you ask for? Paris, The Business, LLC, and I chat about stuff then flip all the tables, as per usual. Mating Habits of the Modern Geek is a comedy advice podcast for geeks, nerds, and the socially niche. Copyright Operation Exile, LLC 2018
2018-04-02
1h 41
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.103 - Living Your Best Single Life - Make Yourself More Interesting by Doing What You Love.
Andrew comes in clutch and helps me record an episode at the last minute about living your best life, not just to appear more interesting to others, but to make your life more fulfilling for you. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN HAPPINESS. We also talk about Black Panther, Destiny, my new obsession with Trailer Park Boys, Pokemon Go, Book Bingo, and a bunch of other stuff. There are new cats, lonely chickens, and we flip tables over shitty self-published Pick Up Artist dicks, and assholes who talk during complicated Pokemon Go Raids.
2018-02-26
1h 36
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.102 - Do Online-Only Interactions Sabotage the Dating Experience?
Roger is back to talk about the New Year's Eves of our past, his exciting adventures into the world of board game development, and we discuss why some people think it's so damn cool to hate holidays. We give a small fan review of The Last Jedi (spoilers abound), The Punisher, and we talk about our love for The Crown. Also, the Black Mirror episode the USS Callister bothered me so much I couldn't sleep! Are online-only interactions killing the excitement and romance of a potential new date? Do we give ourselves too mu...
2018-01-16
1h 49
Dumbbells & Dragons
Ep 083 - Nerdy Dating & Kelley Hightower, live from PSCC!
Today’s episode features long time friend of the podcast and geek relationship expert, Kelley Hightower. Kelley and I are both getting back into the dating scene and decided that we would do a geek dating panel at palm springs comic con! WorkOutNerdOut! Also, if you are thinking about starting your own podcast cast, check out their hosting services at pinecast.com. Recorded 11/07/2017, Posted 11/29/2017 Contacts: Matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com @MatingHabits @Kelleydisagrees moderngeekcast@gmail.com If you would like to contact me, send an email to ken@dumbbellsanddragon.com. You can also follow the sh...
2017-11-29
00 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.101 - We're Back! Oh, what a difference a year makes.
It's been a whole year since we Mating Habit-ed, but never fear! The show is basically the same as before: We ramble on about geeky things and useless facts well into the first hour, and casually discuss random dating topics eventually. I even fix The Business, LLC's mic 50 minutes into the recording, so what better way to assure you that we're still the same lovable, ASMR-style whispering goofballs that you remember from years past! The show is going to go monthly, and possibly change format multiple times before I make up my mind about how I'd like...
2017-11-09
2h 07
geektitude
Episode 97 – Miniatures with Kelley Hightower
geektitude Show Notes for 10.29.2017 Guest Interview: Kelley Hightower (Episodes 17 & 88) #WeeklyGeekery (The geeky stuff we did this week) Feature – Miniatures All the music in this episode is by Bensound and is being used under a Creative Commons license. You can find more muisc by Bensound at www.bensound.com Geektitude is a proud member of the Geek to Geek Network. Check out other Geek to Geek shows such as the Geek to Geek Podcast, Geek Fitness Health Hacks, and The Comic Box! And make sure to join our reddit community at r/geekt...
2017-10-30
1h 12
geektitude
Episode 97 – Miniatures with Kelley Hightower
geektitude Show Notes for 10.29.2017 Guest Interview: Kelley Hightower (Episodes 17 & 88) #WeeklyGeekery (The geeky stuff we did this week) Feature – Miniatures All the music in this episode is by Bensound and is being used under a Creative Commons license. You can find more muisc by Bensound at www.bensound.com Geektitude is a proud member of the Geek to Geek Network. Check out other Geek to Geek shows such as the Geek to Geek Podcast, Geek Fitness Health Hacks, and The Comic Box! And make sure to join our reddit community at r/geekt...
2017-10-30
1h 12
geektitude
Episode 88 – We Make the Movie: Gambit with Ray Vargas and Kelley Hightower
Picture taken from screencrush.com This episode was recorded in October of 2016. It’s Kelley Hightower, Ray Vargas and I discussing what we would do if we were in charge of making the Gambit movie. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Channing Tatum offers Gambit movie update: ‘We’re kind of giving it a rethink’ Max Wittert’s Scott and Jean All the music in this episode is by Bensound and is being used under a Creative Commons license. You can find more muisc by Bensound at www.bensound.com G...
2017-08-14
1h 32
geektitude
Episode 88 – We Make the Movie: Gambit with Ray Vargas and Kelley Hightower
Picture taken from screencrush.com This episode was recorded in October of 2016. It’s Kelley Hightower, Ray Vargas and I discussing what we would do if we were in charge of making the Gambit movie. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Channing Tatum offers Gambit movie update: ‘We’re kind of giving it a rethink’ Max Wittert’s Scott and Jean All the music in this episode is by Bensound and is being used under a Creative Commons license. You can find more muisc by Bensound at www.bensound.com G...
2017-08-14
1h 32
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.100 - The World’s End: No really, it’s the fucking apocalypse.
This is it! Episode 100 - the final regularly scheduled episode of Mating Habits of the Modern Geek. It's a full house when Em, Andrew Bartlett, Paris, The Business, LLC and Sean Ryan join me to give the show a proper send off. It's loud, chaotic, the cold open is too long, and as per usual, we barely mention dating - you know, a pretty standard show. We do all flip a collective table over the probable end of Western Civilization. As always, we owe everything to the folks who subscribe and listen to the show. It has been an ab...
2016-11-15
1h 40
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.99 - Finishing Moves: Score that second date!
It's our penultimate episode! Sean Ryan takes a break from daddy detail to chat with me about getting that second date. We spoil the shit out of Walking Dead, talk about Rise of the Tomb Raider, Destiny's Festival of the Lost, and Sean archives the entirety of AlphaCounter.com for prosperity. Tables are flipped and the begging begins in earnest for submissions for the last episode of Mating Habits, where all the hosts will be on hand to answer your questions, give your shoutouts, and bid farewell.
2016-11-04
1h 29
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.98 - Level 3-4 Replay: Brave-ing up is Hard to Do.
Em survives Hurricane Matthew and joins me for our next revisit of episodes 3 and 4 from many moons ago. We talk about how much it sucks to get up the courage to ask someone out on a date, and how bad it feels when they say no. But on a lighter note, we discuss anime, scary shows on the TV, and all the other podcasts I'm in. We flip tables over terrible Trump-positive memes and price gouging during a natural disaster.
2016-10-17
1h 07
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.97 - Level 2: “Troll the respawn, Jeremy”
Paris and The Business, LLC help me revisit our first Mating Habits episode together - Episode 2! We change our minds about a couple of things when it comes to where to meet new people that you might want to date. We also talk Rise of Iron, Longmire, and new podcasts. Tables get flipped over ghost tour guides, people who don't like anything, and folks who should know how to act before they leave the house. Check out my new show State of the Geek with Joe Hogan of Geektitude!
2016-09-30
1h 39
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.96 - Level 1: Episode 1, 2nd Playthrough
Join Andrew and I as we revisit the first-ever episode of Mating Habits, and see what we've learned. We discuss Sausage Party, books, TV shows on Hulu, and we flip tables over bad email etiquette and Pokemon Go's long-lost update.
2016-09-14
1h 24
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.95 - Millennials Can’t Even with Sex? #WTF?
Paris and The Business, LLC are back to help me figure out what's going on with Millennials and why they're not getting down like they used to in my day. We also talk at length about the failures of Suicide Squad and the DC Movie Universe as a whole, beach trips, German DJ obsessions, and my willingness to give Voyager another try. Tables get flipped, tales get told, get into it.
2016-08-22
2h 30
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep. 94 - Commitment: Why is it so tough to make one?
Sean Ryan joins me to chat about movies, my ex-husband's ex-wife contacts me, and we discuss what the big deal is about commitment. Tables are flipped over Clint Eastwood and pop-up ads on phones.
2016-08-08
1h 38
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.93 - Google-Stalking: To Search or Not to Search
Andrew spends the week doing fun stuff with me like seeing Ghostbusters and rocking out with Flight of the Conchords. We spoil the hell out of all the movies, including the new Star Trek Beyond, rave about Stranger Things, and squee over all the upcoming movie trailers. We discuss how far is too far when you're Googling people you're interested in, and we flip tables over vaper and shoppers.
2016-07-25
1h 57
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.92 - Dating Apps: Pros, Cons, and Whatnots!
Welcome Dustin Calhoun of the Cock Tales over Cocktails Podcast! He and I discuss all the different dating apps available for our smartphones these days. We also talk cosplay workouts, DC Pride, baby showers, and naked yoga. Also, if you listen to this show, treat yo' self and download the DragonFruit geek dating app IMMEDIATELY! We flip tables over privilege in politics, and play a new game where we talk choose guests for our ideal dinner party. Check out Dustin's show at the link below! Cock Tales over Cocktails! ...
2016-07-04
2h 50
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.91 - Boys and Breakups: Do Men Suffer Longer with a Broken Heart?
Sean Ryan and I reluctantly return from an all-too-short break to talk about some interesting findings about how men and women suffer differently from breakups. We discuss my recent success as a damn bass pro, Sean's first Father's Day, "Injustice" in video games, and I get another insulting message from someone on OKC - must be a day that ends in "Y." We play another round of One, True, Three, where I won't tell you who wins...only that she's also incredibly good-looking, and tables get flipped over parking lot etiquette and gold diggers plaguing...
2016-06-20
1h 22
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.90 - You Pick Two: Movies that Hit or Missed the Mark
Paris and The Business, LLC are back to help me pick out romantic comedies that are both great or terrible examples of how relationships actually work. They've been running in every 5K race in the area, Paris is meeting science celebs and The Business is obsessed with the best Twitter account ever created: Dungeons & Donalds! I've been working like crazy for the past two weeks, which is why this show is late AF! Paris brings us a new game called Fortunately, Unfortunately, and tables get flipped over daily Staples emails, reactions to spoilers, and stupid...
2016-06-02
1h 56
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.89 - The Call-in Special/Cheaters Never Prosper: What is Cheating Anyway?
Get comfortable because this is a long one. Andrew Bartlett and Sean Ryan help me navigate all the technical difficulties of our first-ever call-in show! We catch up on the Haps, answer an email from one of our favorite listeners, and discuss matters of deception - cheating! I talk for a very long time with Kenny Rotter of Dumbbells and Dragons about his views on the subject of cheating, and we all get to chat with Official PodPal Robbie Polanco, and the mastermind behind the Twitter handle @KelleyFactCheck or "Lies Mating Habits Told me." Sean...
2016-05-16
2h 50
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.88 - #doghouse: Staying Out of Trouble on Social Media.
Em is back on American soil and helps me talk through some dos and don'ts when it comes to dating and exposing your social media presence. The internet is forever, and what you post may have an effect on how you're perceived publicly. We also talk about Em's recent trip to Scotland, books, Game of Thrones, and Doctor Strange. We pick our top three survival buddies from popular media, and flip tables over voicemails and TSA. Enjoy! Mating Habits of the Modern Geek: Love and Dating within Your own Species - your comedy...
2016-05-02
1h 32
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.87 - Return to the Friendzone: Civil PodWar!
Sean Ryan returns to have a new discussion about the "Friendzone" which I have recently come to believe doesn't actually exist. He and I went in thinking we were going to have a podwar about it, but end up concurring in the end. We spoil the hell out of the season finale of The Walking Dead, squee over the Rogue One trailer, and Sean's on every podcast, and has got a crib up in 'da crib! We play a fun game of One, True, Three that, for reasons, may be my favorite so far. Tables...
2016-04-18
2h 07
Dumbbells & Dragons
Episode 005 – Kelley Hightower, Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Dumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 04/06/2016 Kelley Hightower, Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast Recorded on 03/18/2016 Contacts: Matinghabitsofthemoderngeek.com Email: moderngeekcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MatingHabits @Kelleydisagrees Comic books: Saga Sex Criminals Nailbiter Resources: Cize Zombies, Run! Messages of Inspiration: Failure is an opportunity to change course What other people think of … Continue reading
2016-04-06
00 min
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.86 - Fix it or 86 it: When to try and when to say goodbye.
Welcome back to the podcast! Andrew Bartlett stops by to help me decide whether to "Fix it or 86 it" with all of my hypothetical relationship problems. We discuss what we would do in certain scenarios, and whether or not we would try and repair a relationship, or just end it altogether. Andrew "Rick Rolls" me for April Fools Day and takes what he's learned in My Fair Andrew to the streets! I say goodbye to Trigger Warning: Geeks!, finish every piece of Dragon Age: Inquisition DLC, and do a guest spot on Dumbbells & Dragons! http...
2016-04-04
2h 34
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.85 - Highly Sexual Women: The Legend, The Facts, The Stigma.
Paris and The Business, LLC are back to help me talk about how society treats women who are comfortable with their sexuality, how suggesting that women who have sex "as if they're men" is inherently sexist, and how just because a woman has sex freely with multiple people doesn't mean she wants to have sex with you - and that's okay. Paris conquers the climate world by volunteering at museums and giving scientific talks on mountain tops; The Business listens to every podcast imaginable; and I discuss everything from 10 Cloverfield Lane (Guaranteed: SPOILER FREE!), to my love...
2016-03-14
2h 24
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.84 - Love Workout Regimen: Interview with Lindze and Brad Merritt!
Episode 84 is chock full of excitement as Sean Ryan and I have the pleasure of interviewing Lindze and Brad Merritt, of Cosplay and Cartoon Network** fame - respectively!! They join us to help discuss ways to keep good geeky relationships strong so that can last; something everyone except me seems to excel at :) Sean suggests that you look for reasons to high-five each other, finishes Assassin's Creed Syndicate, oh, and announces that HE'S GOING TO BE A FATHER! I talk about The VVitch, my feels about 10 Cloverfield Lane, and I officially announce Table-Flip...
2016-02-29
2h 07
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.83 - Paranormal Sexual Activity: What’s with all the Vampire Books?
Em and I keep it short and sweet for this post-Valentine's Day episode where we talk about Deadpool, Destiny, and those damn paranormal romance novels that you've seen your girlfriend, sister, even your mom reading all the time! I've been checking out and guesting on new podcasts, watching indy horror films, and Em's Scotland-bound! We share our preferences for which fictional worlds we would like to live in for a week, and tables get flipped over stylists bad business practices, and religious humiliation. Go see Deadpool. Links! I was...
2016-02-15
1h 29
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.82 - Creating a Welcoming Environment: No One Likes a Gatekeeper.
Andrew makes it safely into the Mating Habits Studio to help me discuss problematic friends who may be keeping new people from joining your social circle. We go over some tell-tale signs of "Gatekeeping" and how the lack of new people entering your friend groups might have something to do with the unwelcome environment you've unknowingly created. Andrew puts the "fun" in work function and becomes a new uncle! I'm doing guest spots, discovering new podcasts, and watching X-Files. Our Meetup Group, Trigger Warning: Geeks! is in danger, girl - and I don't have a good solution.
2016-02-01
2h 09
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.81 - Two Geeks; One Goal: You Like the Same Person - Now What?
Sean Ryan joins me (in an episode with functioning mics) in figuring out what to do when you and your best friend end up liking the same person. Are there certain rules of etiquette one must follow? Does the Bro-code apply? What about all of your feels? We also catch up on The Haps including video game news, Sean's guest appearance on Whiskey Thursday, my submission to the Anywhere But Here Podcast, how everybody sadly has cancer, and potential bookings for speaking at colleges. 2016 is starting out with a bang! Speaking of bangs, Sean and...
2016-01-18
1h 54
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.80 - Mating Habits Year End Spectacular: It’s Been Real, 2015.
*WARNING #1: The sound quality of this recording is ROUGH. Paris's mic is malfunctioning (or off), I'm having a 2-hour long asthma attack, and I didn't check it like I should have. I apologize for the quality, and offer this solution: Imagine that I am sitting really close to you while we're listening to Paris and The Business, LLC over speakerphone...only you don't get to contribute to the conversation because they don't know you're there. If you have a good imagination, you can get through this one! *Warning #2: We talk about Star Wars: The Force Awakens a...
2015-12-28
2h 26
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.79 - We Wish You a Merry Geekmas: And a Happy New Nerd!
Sean Ryan of Alpha Counter and the Method to Madness Podcast helps me get ready for the hectic holiday season by joining me for this festive installment of Mating Habits. We discuss my recent break-up, Sean's broken PS3, and how you're a broken human being if you don't think Netflix's Jessica Jones is the best thing since Luke Cage's muscles. We discuss some finer points to navigating the holiday season with your significant others, play a couple rounds of One, True, Three, and flip tables that may or may not contain vegan cookies and almond...
2015-12-14
1h 59
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.78 - Text Etiquette: Bonus! Geekdom’s Cutest Boys!
It's a holiday week, but Em and I didn't let that stop us from putting out this little gem about texting tips and the cutest boys in geekdom right now. We also talk about RenFaires, Black Friday sales, family woes and sweepstakes winnings. Tables get flipped directly at friends and co-hosts we know and love, and co-workers who don't know how the phones work. Hope you all had a better Thanksgiving holiday than I did, and hope you enjoy this short and sweet episode! Mating Habits of the Modern Geek: Love...
2015-11-30
1h 14
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.77 - Fun Date Ideas to Rival “Netflix and Chill:" Marry/Shag/Kill Edition
Andrew travels to the Mating Habits Studios to record a refreshingly light and fun episode...and almost dies in the process! Once the adrenaline wears off, we talk about new jobs, good books, good shows on Netflix, and the 10% drop in Traffic that PornHub experienced when Fallout 4 went live. The results of The Great Pizza Debate are revealed, with a surprise message from our friends Ant and Tom from the Anywhere but Here Podcast. We give you some fun date ideas for those of you who are sick of dinner and a movie...
2015-11-16
1h 57
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.76 - Paying for Sex: The Ins and Outs of the Adult Entertainment Industry
Prepare for our triumphant return with an exciting, interview-packed, super-sized episode of Mating Habits! Sean Ryan and I discuss the ins and outs (pun intended) of the adult entertainment industry and how it relates to those of us in the geek community. Some of the things we discuss may be illegal or otherwise not allowed where you live, so take everything we say with a grain of salt - we are not suggesting anyone listening to this show engaging in any illegal acts, nor are we suggesting actually following any of the suggestions we do give. We're...
2015-11-02
2h 39
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.75 - The Art of Small Talk: Society's Neccessary Evil
We're waterlogged down here in North Carolina, but Paris, The Business, LLC, and I paddled our way through the floods to record another episode of Mating Habits. I had a date night and saw The Martian, Paris and The Business talk about The Awesomes on Hulu, And we're excited about the return of The Muppets. Also, we finally get to squee about The Taken King, since the Destiny Step it Up To the Streets clan is in the house! This episode's topic is Small Talk: Why it's important, how it can help you make better...
2015-10-05
2h 14
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.74 - Strange Dates: A Mixed Bag of What the Actual Fuck?
Sean Ryan saves my bacon and joins me to share weird and awkward dating stories - Sean's story list consists of famous cousins, dangerous almost-cholas, and disappearing Nigerians. My stories include an in-date level-up and being held hostage at a farmer's market - and strange dating customs from around the world. The universe hates Sean's new car - a lot, and he has Last of Us frustrations...still. We can't get drunk, even at my birthday party; and Wil Wheaton ruins EVERYTHING! Destiny: The Taken King has come out, so basically, my life is suddenly too busy...
2015-09-22
1h 58
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.73 - The Third-Wheel Syndrome: Are You Making it a Crowd?
Em stops by to help me celebrate my birthday by comparing the pros and cons about what it's like to be a third wheel with all of our couple-friends. We lament over the loss of Hannibal, I misidentify a Singaporean as Chinese for the entire show, Em is excited over her upcoming trip to Scotland, and I watched Europa Report on Netflix with my boyfriend...I think I'm doing this whole "Netflix and Chill" thing all wrong. Tables get flipped over Trumpsters, that bitch who won't do her job, and the jerk who keeps stealing...
2015-09-04
1h 35
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.72 - Sex Education: Knowing is Half the Battle!
Join Andrew and I (and his new whiney-voiced character which is basically what it sounds like in my head 24/7) as we tackle another relationship-ish topic: Sex Ed. Andrew's Uncle Duties will soon double, and now that Target has blended the genders in their toy departments, he's basically screwed. His recent job interview has him in a suit and puts him in view of an elderly woman - and she likes what she sees. I talk at length about the Ashley Maddison hack that has me rolling on the floor, laughing my ass off at hypocrites li...
2015-08-24
1h 53
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.71 - Enthusiastic Consent: GET HYPE!!
I infiltrate Alpha Counter Studios and bring Sean and The Business, LLC back for Episode 71 - the one where we cover the controversial topic of Enthusiastic/Affirmative Consent, and why it's important. The Business almost ruins a budding friendship by drunk live tweeting Justice League episodes, and tries to salvage things by inviting his new friend on a beat 'em up side scroller. This is why we can't have nice things. Sean gets sunburned at a crowded bdsm-themed bungalow at the beach and meets a beautiful man named Ram Gabriel. While they were s...
2015-08-10
1h 46
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.70 - Playing Games Wastes Everyone's Time: Stop Being So Damned Aloof.
We made it to Episode 70! It's our 3rd anniversary, and 70 episodes later we're still going strong. We ramble on about Batman: Arkham Knight, my haunted second bedroom, and my dead grandma's new Twitter account. Paris and The Business, LLC talk about their wedding and show unmarried listeners what they have to look forward to when they finally find their true loves. The Business, LLC thinks kids who've lost their hair due to chemotherapy are just Airbenders. and he has concerns about the recently bankrupt 50 Cent. Paris has got all the latest Reddit news and shares her...
2015-07-20
2h 21
Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
Ep.69 - The Virginity Episode: Insert Things Here.
Welcome back Andrew of Room 173 with M3JCNV (coming soon to a podcatcher near you!) while we cover new territory and discuss all things VIRGINITY! We talk all about the pros and cons of Jurassic World - mostly how we're all monsters for caring more about baby triceratops than any of the people in that park. We also put our Netflix subscriptions to good use by watching Sense8 (#marthabewbs), Orange is the New Black, and Andrew starts watching Agents of SHIELD because it's 2013! ;) Homosexual couples in ALL 50 STATES can now get married - finally! I sh...
2015-07-06
2h 31