Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Latest Episodes:

Spouse Hunting & Singles in America Oct 12, 2020

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Brian Belefant, successful real estate agent and author, explains the surprising parallels between dating and house hunting. Damona covers headlines: What Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson have in common, what is Emophilia, and the official dating from Match’s Annual ‘Singles in America’ Study. Damona also answers questions: Do people have standards anymore and social distance date inspirations?

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Single Shame & Women's Intuition Oct 05, 2020

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Dr. Karin Abrell, author and host of the "Love and Life" podcast, answers the question: If I'm still single, is their something wrong with me? Damona covers headlines: What do Eric Benét and birth control have in common, Beard Bating, plus what we can learn from Danica Patrick and Demi Lovato's breakups. At the end of the show, Damona and Dr. Karin answer questions: how to find love today as a demisexual and what you can do to get out of the doghouse with your man.

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Cosmopolitan Magazine & Pandemic Safe Hookups Sep 28, 2020

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Taylor Andrews, Sex & Relationships Editor at Cosmopolitan Magazine, joins Damona to discuss safety-approved pandemic booty calls. Damona covers headlines: the universities with the best dating scenes, will you feel sexier if you look sexier, and even Drew Barrymore gets ghosted. She also answers listener questions in Dear Damona including, I need intimacy but I'm worried I'll catch feelings and Is he busy or just not that into me?

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Inside OkCupid & VILF Sep 21, 2020

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Michael Kaye, Global Communications & PR Manager at OkCupid, gives the inside scoop on the latest techniques OkCupid uses to match users (hint: it has to do with a major event happening this year). Damona also covers headlines: Finally Cardi B files for divorce, you may have less time than you think to make a good dating app first impression, and a guide to all things breakups. Damona answers listener questions: is his daily ganja habit a dealbreaker and can a star crossed LDR work?

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Love Astrology & Sex Ed Sep 14, 2020

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Danny Santos, love and intimacy astrologer, reveals the amorous futures of Dates & Mates listeners. Damona and Producer Leo cover headlines: Sexual Health Awareness Week, niche dating apps you have to try, and Niecy Nash plays for the other team. Damona answers listener questions: is it cool to hug your first date and what is your Match compatibility score really based on?

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Dating App Hacks & Michelle Obama Says Sep 07, 2020

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Zackary Lewis, CEO of new dating app Say Allo, and Damona give their secret dating app algorithm hacks. Damona covers headlines: should you keep your mask on during pandemic sex, real worries about interracial dating, and Michelle Obama’s love advice. Damona also answers listener questions: what does it mean when a guy says ‘i’m too good for you’ and how do you ask for exclusivity during COVID.

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WHOREible Decisions & Cat Guys Aug 31, 2020

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Mandii B, host of the wildly popular podcast WHOREible Decisions, explains why it might have taken the end of the world for her to find love. Damona covers headlines: Can you ever get over your first love, human behavior experts tell us what is really going on between the White House sheets, and should you date a dude with a cat? Damona and Mandii answer listener questions: what to do when your man decides he wants something... more... in the bedroom and advice for 25+ virgins dating in the pandemic.

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Zoom Date Tips & Tik Tok For Lovers Aug 24, 2020

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Susan Ibitz, expert human behavior hacker, gives the best tips for reading body language whether it's through a zoom date or behind the mask. In the Dating Dish, Damona covers headlines such as: the latest dating trap - "woke fishing", is your mother the best matchmaker, and viral tik tok brings lovers together. Damona answers listeners questions: how to COVID date for medical professionals and is online dating just not for you?

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Dating CEO & Romance Scams Aug 17, 2020

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Neely Steinberg, dating coach and image consultant, shows you how to become the CEO of your love life. Damona covers headlines: Demi Lovato's super short engagement, the rise of romance scams and catfishing, plus a study on dick pics. In Dear Damona, she also answers listener questions: how old is too old when you're in the market for an older man and will he respond to a love letter?

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Date of the Union & The Entanglement Aug 10, 2020

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Damona and life & love coach, Francesca Hogi, address the current state of dating in the covid world. Plus, Steve Barnes of "The Pop Culture Show" joins to unpack the summer’s biggest love headlines: Will and Jada's big "entanglement", the royal wedding you missed, and the latest study on what makes a great relationship. Plus Damona and Francesca answer your questions: is it love or is it catfish and when is it safe to get physical with your quarantine crush?

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