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Swipe East, Swipe WestSenior Home Living: Dating, Hook-Ups, And Relationships w/ AllieThere is a perception that our life starts to dwindle away as we get older, but guest Allie proves that it certainly does not based on her experiences working at Senior Home Living Centers in California and Texas. Though the centers are typically 65+ and focus on healthcare, many of the residents are still full of life and are looking for love - with some finding it within the center. Allie shares stories of residents finding partners, despite their age, while navigating issues like dementia and Parkinson's Disease, online dating, hook-ups and love triangles within the center, with some situations...2023-04-1255 minSwipe East, Swipe WestWashington DC: Dating & Politics w/ MichelleThis week, we have guest Michelle on the pod to talk about all things living and dating in our nation's capital: Washington, DC. Moving to DC from Philly right as COVID hit, Michelle had a hard time both making friends and dating. But as she has adjusted to the city over the past few years, she has been able to navigate the windy world of politics, tight knight social circles, and has grown herself along the way. Ashley and Michelle get introspective in this episode across a variety of topics, especially around setting boundaries, self-growth, and tuning out social...2023-03-291h 06Swipe East, Swipe WestSexology from Coast to Coast w/ Smutty HussainThis week, Ashley has special guest and Sexologist Smutty Hussain on to talk about sex and dating from cost to coast. A NYC transplant to LA, Smutty talks about some of the differences she notices in how people approach sex, dating, and hook-ups in each city, including with some of her clients. She also discusses the Sexology profession, what that entails, and what goes into sexual awakenings throughout our lives. This truly is an enlightening episode and provides insight into how people may approach sex in different places, how our upbringing may affect this, as well as how to...2023-03-1551 minSwipe East, Swipe WestPhilly: Music, Religion, and Age Gaps w/ MichelleAnother Philly episode, new topics! This week we have special guest Michelle on sharing a TON of dating stories in the Philly music scene and Jewish community, along with her experience with dating apps. This leads to other discussion on age gaps in dating now that Ashley and Michelle are both in their 30s, the underground music scene, and how important religion can actually be to certain people when you are dating. Coworkers from many moons ago, Ashley and Michelle have a great time catching up and swapping stories - we can promise you they don't disappoint!
2023-03-011h 20Swipe East, Swipe WestSan Francisco: Tech Bros and Bras w/ Jack & MaddieAshley gives an extended intro this week filling you in on her dating shenanigans - or lack thereof, one may say. Then, she dives into all things San Francisco with guests Jack and Maddie, giving a perspective of living and dating in the city from each gender. Ironically, Maddie (W) is the one working in tech, with Jack (M) being tech adjacent, a bit of a role reversal from what you normally think of when you hear San Francisco. Having very different experiences, they talk about what it is like for them using dating apps, going out in the...2023-02-221h 15Swipe East, Swipe WestSan Diego: Open Relating w/ MattAshley kicks off this week's episode with some updates on how things have been going back in the dating scene - some ups and downs as always. Then, we have an interview with Matt, someone active in the non-monogamy community, about his experience, what brought him there, and how it has been going for him in San Diego. He offers a fresh perspective from an intellectual and less sexual point of view, and has a bit of a different opinion on San Diego than some of the last guests on the show. Lots of knowledge learned this week!
2023-02-0151 minSwipe East, Swipe WestDating Book Club w/ Ilinca Sipos (InkyToks)This week, Ashley has Ilinca Sipos (aka InkyToks on TikTok) join her to share her dating experiences in various cities around the country, including the Nashville area, LA, San Diego, and Dallas. Ilinca shares her theory on dating in transient cities along with how she approached dating as someone always on the go, mainly using dating apps as her go to (the opposite of Ashley). On TikTok, Ilinca is known for her book club series, where she breaks down what she learns from books like "Attached" on attachment styles, "The Art of Seduction," "Why Men Love Bitches," among many...2023-01-1856 minSwipe East, Swipe WestSeason 3 Premiere: 2022 RewindWE BACK! After a brief hiatus due to a broken arm, Ashley is back with more episodes and a new season. In this episode, she gives a quick wrap-up of her dating encounters in 2022 (without giving away too much detail) along with some things she has learned and is working on in her personal life into 2023. Ashley also teases some topics to expect this season, including exploring non-monogamy, a conversation with a Sexologist about how sex is approached from coast to coast, and more!
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Find Ashley on TikTok: @as...2023-01-0419 minSwipe East, Swipe WestSeason 2 Finale: Sacramento Girl w/ MelWe're back with one last episode for Season 2, focusing on all things Sacramento! This week, Ashley kicks off the episode with some encounters she and her friends had out in Newport Beach and Venice giving some insight to how Feral Girl Summer is going to go. Then, she dives into the world of northern California with Wisconsin transplant, Mel! Mel shares the differences between Sacramento (Sac) and San Francisco (SF), as well as how the city is changing with many flocking down to Sac from SF. Sacramento being a relationship city, Mel found herself falling in love as soon...2022-05-1854 minSwipe East, Swipe WestDenver: Meeting IRL, Menver, & Icon vs Epic w/ Ana MarcksThis week, Ashley starts off talking about Coachella along with some insights she's learned (finally, at 31) about communication styles - sharing a story about how she almost wrote someone else because of some texting misreads. Then, we dive into all things Denver (aka Menver) with Ashley's new found friend from TikTok: Ana Marcks! An Austin native, Ana moved to Denver for college and hasn't left - with plenty of stories to share. She discusses the focus on having hobbies on the outdoors, proper Denver date attire, as well as tips on how to get off dating apps and meeting...2022-05-041h 02Swipe East, Swipe WestPHL to SoCal: Relationships & Art w/ AmberellaWhat's next for street artist Amberella in art and dating? This week, we find out! Ashley kicks off this week with.a very quick life update involving her friend's wedding and an upcoming trip to Coachella Weekend 2. Then. she dives into all things art, relationships, and the practice of relating with this week's guest - street artist Amberella! Originally from Philly, Amberella is now b-coastal, currently residing in Southern California. Her work is popular due to its ability to relate to the experiences many can have in dating, and reflect some of Amberellla's personal ones herself. Throughout the conversation...2022-04-201h 06Swipe East, Swipe WestPhiladelphia: A Conversation with Bran FlakezzWOW a lot has happened in the last week, so Ashley is adding in an extra special episode with the City of Brotherly Love's favorite TikTokker - Bran Flakezz! Before diving into all things Philly, Ashley gives a refresher on how the pod got started for anyone new here before giving yet again another life update involving a flakey LA boy smh.
Then, all the lights shine on the Leo himself as the pair discuss Philly nightlife, hook-up culture, and how things have changed for Bran since he became TikTok famous. Expect to hear where to go t...2022-04-1359 minSwipe East, Swipe WestBoston: Dating Apps & More w/ Erik Wessel, Hinge’s Most EligibleHas it only been 2 weeks since the last episode?! With the weather getting warmer, even more places re-opening, and men and women out on the prowl, feral girl summer has officially commenced and Ashley has some stories to share. From a *slightly* traumatic encounter in San Diego to ghosts starting to come back and haunt, the next few months will sure be interesting. After a life update, we have special guest Erik Wessel, one of Ashley's friends dating allll the way back to high school, on to talk all things Boston! Named as one of the top 10 most eligible...2022-04-0658 minSwipe East, Swipe WestMasculinity, Femininity, & Dating Personas w/ Relationship Coach Roy BiancalanaThe sun is shining, the days are getting longer, people are getting friendlier and are sure ready to mingle! With things opening up more in LA, Ashley and her friends have been going out on the town and she sure has some stories to share. After a quick life update, Relationship (note: NOT dating) Coach, Author, and fellow Podcaster Roy Biancalana joins Ashley this week to discuss the importance of being in "relationship shape" before you are able to find your true match. The pair discuss the interplay of masculinity and femininity in relationships, different dating personas and how...2022-03-231h 27Swipe East, Swipe WestGoing Global: Military Men w/ Crista of The Good Milf PodcastThis week's episode kicks off with Ashley sharing snippets of her Venice day drinking escapades (btw she met no men with potential, but ran into her friend's brother out.. LA isn't that big after all??), followed by an update on Laundromat guy. It did not go well. Then, we dive into dating around the globe with Crista of The Good Milf Podcast! Growing up in a military family and working as a civilian, Crista moved around different bases around the world, including Japan, and ended up marrying a military man and settling on Oahu. Spoiler: it did not end...2022-03-091h 30Swipe East, Swipe WestInner Work & Relationships w/ Chris MarhefkaAshley starts off this episode with an update involving an encounter with a potential prospect at a laundromat.. giving her some excitement and anxiety. Then, Ashley dives into this week's episode about showing up 100% in relationships through inner workings with Emotional & Spiritual Coach and CEO of Training Camp for the Soul Chris Marhefka. Chris discusses how ways people are raised by their parents, identifying as masculine or feminine, and where you grew up can affect their approach to relationships and how as a coach he helps people work through any intrinsic barriers. Chris also discusses the concepts of independence...2022-02-231h 09Swipe East, Swipe WestAustin, TX: Dirty & Weird w/ LoAndddd we're back! In the return of Season 2, Ashley starts off with an extended intro giving an update on happenings on dating apps and real-life shenanigans, and man is it interesting. Then, we have guest Lo, originally from the OC, on this week to share her experiences from when she lived in Austin, TX (one of Ashley's favorite cities). The girls talk Austin party culture, the hook-up scene, and open relationships, as well as how the openness of the city is drastically different from the types of people and experiences you get in LA. Lo also shares A LOT...2022-02-091h 25Swipe East, Swipe WestMid-Season ReflectionsAt the mid-season break, Ashley flies solo as she reflects on some of the key themes she's noticed across the cities covered so far with her guests - including beauty standards and social media filters, money, the difference between LA transplants and locals, and distance in dating. This is the last episode of the year - see everyone in 2022!
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2021-12-0836 minSwipe East, Swipe WestLake Como, Italy w/ RhiannonCiao! This week, Ashley kicks off the episode with an extended intro about her Thanksgiving trip to Ojai before exploring a beautiful place across the pond - Lake Como, Italy! We have guest Rhiannon this week, Ashley's friend from study abroad and former rugby teammate, an ex-pat from the UK who is here to tell us all about her life as a new permanent resident on the Lake. We talk about the language gap, dating apps, social media & beauty, as well as the differences in dates and dating approach between Italian and British men. Rhiannon also gives insight into...2021-12-011h 17Swipe East, Swipe WestOahu: Chasing the Aloha Spirit w/ Denise & DeniseAloha! This is probably one of the wildest episodes yet. The episode kicks off with Ashley sharing some LA updates, including a spicy Monday night featuring a surprise encounter with some contestants of the Bachelorette, before diving into living and dating on the island of Oahu, Hawaii! This week, we have guest Denise from the greater Chicago area and Denise from New York City here to tell us all about their experience living and dating on the island - and they do not hold back. Stories are shared about the small island dating pool, including how common it is...2021-11-241h 15Swipe East, Swipe WestPacific Northwest: Dating through the Decades w/ Mike StoneCan you recall a time when you weren't swiping on Bumble? Well Mike of The TallMikeWine Podcast (@tallmikewine) does, and he is here to tell us all about it! Growing up in Washington State in the '80s, Mike adopted a small-town mentality where you marry young and relatively quick. That led him to his wife, the third person he went on a date with, but also a divorce 8 years later when he realized he wanted to see what it was like to date other types of people as he moved throughout Washington. He talks about using personal ads...2021-11-1759 minSwipe East, Swipe WestMilwaukee: Service Industry, Arts, & Gas Station Cheese w/ BrittneyThis week, Ashley starts with an extended intro sharing some updates on her LA dating life, demonstrating that the city is not at big as it seems. Exciting? No. Entertaining? Yes. After this, Ashley dives right into dating and living in Milwaukee with Bumble BFF match, roller skater, poet, techno aficionado, and After Infinite clothing line owner, Brittney. The ladies discuss how Milwaukee has a lot more to offer outside of the standard beer and cheese that it is known for with Brittney sharing her experiences through the lens of working in the service industry. She discusses meeting people...2021-11-101h 08Swipe East, Swipe WestChicago: Opening Up to Love w/ Dave CastellaniThis week we explore the ins and outs of dating in Chicago! We have special guest, friend, and DJ/Producer Dave Castellani (@davidcastellanimusic) joining us to share his experiences living and dating in the Windy City with a lens on the underground music scene. Dave also shares insight on a time he worked at a marketing firm supporting a company that helped men (and some women) get over their dating anxieties to land their partner, and what that taught him about insecurities people can develop when it comes to relationships. This modular-minded guest also shares his opinions on love...2021-11-031h 20Swipe East, Swipe WestNYC: Degree Diggers, Pandemic Dating, & Dating Apps Gone Wrong w/ Jack MoodyWe got a good one for you this week! We are joined by guest Jack Moody of The Neighbors Upstairs Podcast (@theneighborsupstairs) for lots of laughs and perspective on dating in New York City on this episode. Jack discusses the focus women in New York have on education status, labelling them degree diggers, and how they relate that to one's current career - as well as their ability to make sound decisions. He then discusses his experience dating during the pandemic, including challenges with vaccination status and a very awkward Hinge video call. Last but not least, Jack discusses...2021-10-271h 13Swipe East, Swipe WestHouston: Do We Have a [Dating] Problem? w/ AmyDoes Houston have a problem? With dating, that is. Well this week, we'll find out! We have guest Amy joining us sharing her experiences living and dating in this southern city. Despite her parents meeting in Houston, Amy shares her culture shock moving from a more liberal city in Ohio down to this more conservative area who's biggest event of the year is the rodeo. She learns that everyone, even transplants, take on a "Texas Forever," type of mentality, and there is a strong focus on relationships over hook-up culture. With that, some of the men who are born...2021-10-201h 02Swipe East, Swipe WestTinder Love Story: Dating Long Distance w/ JessiDid you ever think you could find your soulmate on Tinder? And better yet - did you ever think you could do that and have success, despite having them live in another state? Well, Jessi did, and she's here to tell us allll about it. Despite being in school at the Rochester Institute of Technology, a place that skews heavier towards men, she found that as a woman, "the odds were good, but the goods were odd." That said, she ended up matching with someone on Tinder that was passing through town from Maryland. They started talking, and after...2021-10-1356 minSwipe East, Swipe WestLas Vegas: Dating On & Off the Strip w/ Holly & JillThis week, we dive into living and dating in Las Vegas with guests Holly, a Vegas transplant, and Jill, a Vegas local. While all 3 ladies can confirm it is a fun place to visit, Holly and Jill discuss how navigating life in Vegas is actually quite difficult. The Strip gets old quick with tourists looking at you like an exotic animal, the people that work in nightlife looking for a quick fix or one night stand vs a long term relationship, and there are so many transient transplants with a 2 year plan, it's hard to know what someone's intentions...2021-10-061h 08Swipe East, Swipe WestScottsdale: Please Don‘t Swipe Here w/ RobinThis week, Ashley starts off the episode sharing updates in her LA dating life including getting ghosted by not just one, but TWO men, along with a story of an interaction with a man on a dating app that recently resurfaced when she saw a recent post on Nextdoor about him harassing several other women in Long Beach.
We then dive into the main topic of the week: dating in the Scottsdale area. We have guest Robin joining us sharing her experiences, including the frustration of all the men flexing their cash but refusing to spend it...2021-09-291h 11Swipe East, Swipe WestFrom London to LA: Beauty, Clout, & Online Habits w/ AlexisOn this week's episode, guest Alexis, an American who spent most of her adulthood living in London until accidentally moving to LA at the start of the pandemic, discusses similarities and differences dating within the two cities. With Ashley having also studied abroad in the UK, the pair share their experiences around standards of beauty, hustle culture/clout, social media usage and dating apps, as well as ghosting. Ironically, Alexis' experiences are drastically different from Ashley's - especially in LA - as she has mostly encountered fuckboys who are only looking to show off their money in hopes it...2021-09-221h 23Swipe East, Swipe WestWaterloo, ON: Gen-Z College Dating w/ AnnekeWE'RE BACK, BABY! In the Season 2 Premiere of Swipe East, Swipe West, we are joined with guest Anneke, a recent Engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo and a member of Gen-Z. She and Ashley (a millennial) discuss dating/hook-ups in college and how dating apps, social media, and even trying to meet people at bars have significantly changed over the last few years between the two generations. Have any of you heard of the double like?? Anneke also shares her opinion on the different types of men found in Waterloo, as well as her experience dating as woman...2021-09-1559 minSwipe East, Swipe WestThe Philly (Summer) Special w/ BrittanyHelloooo summer! This episode catches you up on all of the summer shenanigans of Ashley and her friend Brittany (featured in Episode 4) who she was staying with while she was back on the east coast visiting friends in Philly - and it does not disappoint. Part of why Ashley left Philly was because it was small, and as soon as she stepped off the plane, Ashley ran into someone she knew: THE guy who ghosted her friend discussed in Episode 6. It doesn't end there - he just so happened to also be Brittany's neighbor who she had an encounter...2021-07-281h 02Swipe East, Swipe WestSeason 1 FinaleWell, friends and family - Season 1 has come to a close! In this episode, Ashley rides solo and discusses her current opinion on both living and dating in LA since launching this podcast a few months ago. There are definitely things that hold true (including distance being a major barrier in dating), but after reflecting and finding her groove almost two years in, LA isn't so bad after all when comparing to her experience in Philly. Ashley also shares her updates from the weekend, including matching with a seemingly erotic writer on Bumble, and gives a sneak peek into...2021-05-2637 min
Two for One SpecialEpisode 124: Goku and Beerus needs to have a rematch in the new movie!Welcome to this week's episode. We getting a new dragon ball movie in 2022 and we have no clue what it's going to be about. Randal wants a rematch for Goku and Beerus but are we going to see it? What you guys think what this movie going to be about? Hope you guys enjoy!
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Two_for_one_special2021-05-211h 20Swipe East, Swipe WestLGBTQ+: Lesbian Community & Dating Apps, ”The U-Haul,” Bar Scene & More w/ Laurel & AlainaOn this week's episode, we dive into the LGBTQ+ community, specifically the Lesbian community, and any differences or similarities in dating culture in LA and Philly. Spoiler alert: there are WAY more similarities than differences seen on each coast. Guests Laurel (based in Philly) and Alaina (based in LA) join Ashley in discussing their experiences dating in the Lesbian community across a variety of topics, including using dating apps, navigating the bar scene, relationships vs hook-ups (has anyone heard of "the U-Haul??"), and using social media - both to slide into DMs and figure out who they should or...2021-05-1958 minSwipe East, Swipe WestIndustry Dating: Entertainment vs The 9-5 w/ Lauren & MariaWhile people in Philly and LA work across several industries, it's no secret each city skews a certain way: LA towards entertainment, and Philly towards a typical 9-5. However, with these different industries comes challenges in dating, including different types of personalities, managing different work schedules, as well as the dealing with conversations around your job being equated to status - at least in LA.
In this episode, guests Lauren and Maria chat with Ashley about their experiences dating in the film and music industries, along with how it compares to dating in other places they've lived...2021-05-121h 03Swipe East, Swipe WestSummer Lovin‘: LA Love Bombs, Hamptons Elite, and Jersey Shore Beach Life w/ Heather & KaylaShot girl summer is right around the corner - if it hasn't already hit for you yet ;) This week, we have guest Heather (LA-based) and Kayla (Philly) talking about the differences in summer culture and how it can affect dating in LA, Philly, and NYC. We discover that while there isn't a major shift in LA culture, especially with dating when the weather gets *a little bit* warmer, the ever present "love bombing" occurs year round. Heather shares stories of her dating fails, including when she accidentally went out with a homeless man, a snooty Johnny Depp impersonator, and...2021-05-0555 minSwipe East, Swipe WestStage 5 Clingers: Atlantic City Slickers & LA Artists w/ SamThis week, Ashley and guest Sam (who were both co-workers in Philly and are now in the same skate crew in the LBC) discuss their experience with Stage 5 clingers. They discuss a range within this category, including: Atlantic City Slickers, LA Artists, a stereotypical Stage 5, and even an introverted clinger, along with what they thing triggers them acting like clingers: rejection and ego. Ashley and Sam also share times when they acted clingy - with Ashley telling a story of mixing acupuncture with tequila, leading to her calling a guy 25 (yes, 25) times (BIG yikes) and Sam sending pretend accidental...2021-04-2854 minSwipe East, Swipe WestSliding in the DMs: Social Media & Dating w/ LindsayOver the past several years, social media has become an integral part of our lives - including when it comes to dating. Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and even LinkedIn are all platforms that can be used to communicate with people, check up on what they are doing, or as a means to attract a partner. Ashley and guest Lindsay, currently based in Philly but with some experience living in Orange County, discuss their experience using social media in the context of dating - including using Snap Maps to check in on if they should text a guy based on whether...2021-04-2148 minSwipe East, Swipe WestFlaking and Ghosting from Coast to Coast w/ Amit & RyanThis week, Ashley starts off the episode sharing a Bumble date gone terribly wrong. There is a reason she hates the dating apps! Shot girl summer has officially commenced (she is fully vaccinated, to confirm.) Then, guests Amit, based in Los Angeles, and Ryan, based in Philadelphia, share their perspectives on flaking (aka "ghosting light") and ghosting - when does it get a pass, when is it absolutely not okay, and the differences in each city. Amit shares his transition from a gentleman when he lived in New York to a full on flake when he moved to Los A...2021-04-1453 minSwipe East, Swipe WestMeeting IRL: Philly, NYC, and LA w/ ChelseaGuest Chelsea, Brittany's twin, lived in New York City for 3 years and never met a guy she liked. She moved to Philly a few years ago, and within 1 month met her current boyfriend. What. In this week's episode, Ashley and Chelsea talk about meeting people IRL - something that seems rare these days. Philly makes it a bit easier to meet both partners and friends due to the city's size and more casual atmosphere, though that can have its drawbacks when you tend to run into the same people - which Ashley knows first hand after being spotted on...2021-04-0745 minSwipe East, Swipe WestDating Apps: Swiping East, Swiping West w/ Noah & BrittanyDating Apps are more popular than ever - especially in the rise of the pandemic. This week, we have guests Noah from the Dude! Nature podcast and Brittany, a childhood friend residing in Philadelphia, joining to talk all things dating apps. Noah will share stats on how dating has changed over the years, especially with the introduction of dating apps and websites, and Brittany and Ashley will share similarities and differences using the apps in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Stories will be shared, laughs will be had, and Noah will mercilessly make fun of Ashley for her collection of...2021-03-311h 00Swipe East, Swipe WestMaskfishing and All the Other Fish in the Sea w/ MaggieCatfishing can happen to anyone, anywhere - especially in this digital world we live in. But there are several ways to catfish someone outside of the traditional definition as seen on the well known TV show: there is hat fishing, sunglass fishing, holding "the fish," using filters, hiding in group photo shots, and in the wake of the pandemic, even mask fishing is on the rise. Guest Maggie joins Ashley on this episode, where they share stories of mask fishing, a close call of a "maybe" celebrity catfish, and discuss all the types of catfishing and how they can...2021-03-2429 minSwipe East, Swipe WestDistance, Drinking, and Jewish Geography w/ JessIn this episode, Ashley is joined by friend Jess to talk about how distance, drinking, and running into people (for better or for worse) plays a factor in dating in each city. Jess also discusses her experience with Jewish geography both in LA and Philly, and how even though a city can be large, sometimes being in a tight-knit community can make it feel small. They talk about the stress of driving to dates, getting stuck if you start drinking away from home, and Jess shares a story about pre-gaming a date a little too hard.
2021-03-1730 minSwipe East, Swipe WestPhilly Jawns vs LA E-Boys w/ Ali & AlexaAshley kicks off the season with guests Ali Bernstein and Alexa Zachary, discussing the main differences between LA and Philly - specifically, the men! They talk about how each location has stark differences in dating cultures, how the men differ in their dating approach, and share stories of encounters they have had in each city.
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