Ask a Matchmaker

Matchmaker Maria dives deep into why modern dating feels harder than ever, and why it's not your fault! Maria explores how convenience culture has stripped away connection and offers practical, no-non...

4 Nov 202516min

Comedian and writer Jenny Zigrino returns to Ask a Matchmaker to talk with Maria about grief, growth, and her decision to have a baby without a partner. Jenny opens up about freezing her eggs, navigat...

28 Okt 202540min

Award-winning journalist Vera Papisova returns to Ask a Matchmaker to continue the conversation about her viral undercover investigation, dating men on the far right in New York City. In this episode,...

21 Okt 202545min

At 32, writer and self-proclaimed late bloomer Allora Dannon had never been kissed, never been asked out, and had never been on a date. Then one cuffing season changed everything 💛 This week on Ask a...

14 Okt 202537min

In dating, rejection is part of the process, but when 'no' isn't acknowledged, it can lead to heartbreak, harm, and even tragedy. In this solo episode, Matchmaker Maria addresses two recent cases in N...

7 Okt 202513min

Matchmaker Maria is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Melissa Robinson Brown to tackle the myth that women are "too successful" to find love. Together, they unpack how flawed studies and outdated me...

30 Sep 202540min

This week Matchmaker Maria is joined by Rachel Janfaza, founder of The Up and Up, to explore the growing divide between Gen Z men and women. They discuss how social media, algorithms, and traditional ...

23 Sep 202551min

This week on Ask a Matchmaker, Maria sits down with fellow Matchmaker Radha Patel to explore the world of South Asian matchmaking. They dive into how cultural traditions, family expectations, and mode...

16 Sep 202543min