How Long Should a First Date Actually Be? ft Lauren Davis
Comedian, Lauren Davis joins Matchmaker Maria for a fun conversation about red flags, marathon first dates, dating app lies, and why a 2 hr date might be better than spending 10hrs together! They disc...
11 Aug 31min
Are Smartphones Contributing to the Birth Rate Crisis? ft Christine Emba
Could your smartphone be affecting your dating life and even the birth rate? Matchmaker Maria talks to writer and cultural critic Christine Emba about research linking smartphones to declining fertili...
4 Aug 33min
Can Grief Show You You're With the Wrong Person? ft. Gus Constantellis
Comedian Gus Constantellis joins Matchmaker Maria to talk about turning his late mother's recipes into a cookbook that became a heartfelt memoir about grief, family, and finding joy again. They dive i...
28 Jul 31min
The 4 Dating Personality Types That Predict Compatibility
Matchmaker Maria breaks down what compatibility really means and why finding the right partner has nothing to do with shared hobbies or a Myers-Briggs label. She explains the four dating personalities...
21 Jul 20min
Why Feeling "Too Much" Is Actually a Strength ft Alison Leiby
Comedian and author Alison Leiby joins Matchmaker Maria to talk about her new essay collection I'm a Lot and why every version of ourselves deserves a seat at the table. They discuss different ident...
14 Jul 29min
Should One Bad Joke End a Date? ft Jourdian Fisher
Comedian Jourdain Fisher joins Matchmaker Maria for a hilarious hotline episode about dating, love, and learning when not to "fix" your partner's problems. Go check out his comedy special, Bits and Pi...
7 Jul 35min
Practical Optimism Can Save Your Dating Life ft Dr. Sue Varma
Psychiatrist and couples therapist Dr. Sue Varma joins Matchmaker Maria to explain why optimism isn't something you're born with, it's a skill you can build. They break down the difference between hea...
30 Jun 47min
Jared Freid Explains the Different Types of SINGLE
Jared Freid is back on Ask a Matchmaker to talk about his new book, Walking Red Flag, and why most dating advice completely misses the average guy's perspective. Jared and Maria dive into the "types ...
23 Jun 40min
