Help! I Suck at Dating with Dean, Vanessa and Jared

This Week, Dean swipes right on a conversation about dating apps. Joining him in the studio is one of his childhood friends, Taylor, along with Mark, Easton, and Tanya, to figure out how effective dating apps truly are.  The gang narrowed down Dean’s list of what he wants in a partner, and the age old question: blondes might have more fun, but do they sweat more? All that, plus listener emails, and a call from Alex, who works at Bumble and has some expertise to share. 

This week Dean explores what to do when it’s time to stopdating someone. Tanya, from “Scrubbing In with Becca Tilley”, joins Dean in the studio to look at how to end a relationship in the most painless way… if that exists. Ashley calls in, who had a long distance relationship that she ended in –person, and then we hear from Brittney, who ended things with her boyfriend over texts.   And to give the viewpoint of being broken up with on National television, Annaleise from The Bachelor S22 stops by the studio

Dean is back in the New Year, and ready to continue his journey to suck less at dating.  He gives us a teaser of his experience meeting Bachelors and Bachelorettes from all over the world on Bachelor Winter Games.  Then, Dean is joined in studio by Diann Valentine, love and dating expert, and star of “To Rome for Love”, for some tips on what to look for in a healthy relationship.  And after that, Dean gets a surprise visit from Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad, from the “Scrubbing In” podcast, and the group helps answer some questions from listeners who may suck at dating more than Dean. 

Dean looks back at his year of sucking at dating. Then he talks to married at First Sight’s Dean and Jamie who are now married with a kid...could skipping dating be the key Dean needs to a happy relationship?! Plus we take listener calls and Dean weighs whether to be the pursuer...or the pursuee!

Dean takes calls and answers emails on how he would handle certain real life situations...including one from a stripper. Is he right? Or could these responses reveal why he sucks at dating?  Only time, and this podcast will tell!

What better way for Dean to stop sucking at dating than to talk to people that have been through it and come out alive. So that's exactly what he does!  In this episode Dean gets advice from all different varieties of couples that made dating work: The newly married, the 2nd time marriages, the long-time married.  They have advice, but can it help Dean or is he destined to suck at dating for life?

It's apparently not just dating Dean sucks at; Things take an awkward turn when he attempts to discuss sex with our sex expert. And if talking about it makes him uncomfortable, just imagine what happens when he attempts to do it! Plus, what's causing the awkwardness? Dean opens up as we do a deep dive into his psyche. Dean sucks...the podcast doesn't!

Dean spends the show breaking down exactly why people SUCK at dating and what that means. Why don't guys text back as quickly or as often as the ladies ? Where and how can people meet in today's world? And finally. how do you navigate having a crush on a guy ...  who has a girlfriend ?!!

Dean spends some time with Paradise fan favorite couple Raven and Adam discussing how they keep the "sexy" fresh in a long distance relationship[.  Plus we break down why men Ghost...Dean gets his energy read and if that weren't enough...Dean gets an earful from listener! 

Mark the Producer's Mother-in-Law pulls no punches as she explains to Dean exactly why she doesn't like him. Then we get in the Halloween spirit as we discuss "ghosting", more specifically 'why men do it'. Plus two psychics break down listener's relationship questions and Dean once again digs into his history to discuss a heartbreaking part of his past.

Dean's Bachelorette buddy Eric Bigger joins him in studio as the two men use their "bro-time" to break down the importance of astrological signs in a relationship. Plus they determine which signs might be most compatible for Dean. And...a heartfelt conversation on the anniversary of his mom's passing, shows us a side of Dean we've never seen.

Dean and his roommate Jackson perform a lock-in in an attempt to get the bottom of their dating woes.  Plus, Dr. V from Marriage Boot Camp breaks down the pros and cons of sexting....Is it a simple black or white issue or does it fall within the many shades of grey in between? We'll find out! 

Dean looks to the past to try and fix his dating future. He starts it by turning to Rachel and Bryan for the first time since the show for their advice on how to make their relationships work. Then he gets back in touch with the woman who started it all...Carmel, his first love and the girl responsible for his other "firsts".  Then it's up to Cherlie Healy - Possibilitarian who helps him understand "Love Languages". Is there hope for Dean? We'll find out!

Dean compiles a dream team to help him suck "a little less."  Peter Kraus from the Bachelorette gives his tips...The Million Dollar Matchmaker Patti Stanger reveals where Dean should be going to meet women..(much to Dean's dismay)...Charles Orlando, from Seven Year Switch, focuses on making a relationship work...and finally not to be outdone...from the "blind leading the blind department," Dean attempts to help a listener with HER dating issues.

Dean turns to the listeners for tips on how to be better at dating.  Next, in need of all the help he can get, he hits up the "Married at First Sight" dating expert for advice.  Then Dean's search for answers comes for full circle as he tracks down Zoë...his first kiss from 5th grade.  Dean needs help and he'll stop at nothing to get it.