Blown Off! with Carlos D & Leah Black
The Blown off podcast helps if you want advice on dealing with being blown off after a first date. We'll go over different perspectives on the situation, and help you make sense of what happened. We'll also provide tools to help you move forward, build your confidence, and increase your chances of having a successful second date.
Episodes
When Dani met Eric at The Copper Lounge, sparks flew—he was charming, walked her to her car, and texted her that same night promising to see her again. But then... radio silence. Complete ghost mode.
So we did what we do best: called him up to find out WHY.
Turns out, Albuquerque is smaller than you think.
Tune in for one of our most heated Blown Off calls yet—complete with hang-ups, call-outs, and zero chill.
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Leah and Carlos are getting to the bottom of a brutal ghosting!
Marco matched with Vanessa on Hinge, and their first date at Seasons couldn't have gone better. They were laughing, the chemistry was undeniable, and she even invited him back to her place for a nightcap. Everything was flowing... until it stopped. 🥶
Right when things were heating up, Vanessa abruptly cut the night short, citing a forgotten presentation. Marco wa...
🎙️ BLOWN OFF – "THE BIRTHDAY GIRL" First dates + birthdays = danger zone.
Elena thought her Bumble date with Ray was going great — laughs, margs, parking lot kiss, the works. Until he vanished the next day.
The twist? It was her birthday. And she made sure everyone knew.
We put Ray on the spot live. He didn’t hold back. Neither did she.
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The Cackle That Ended The Date
Jessica thought she had a perfect first date with Ryan—until she was suddenly ghosted. Her fear? That her famously loud, cackling laugh finally scared a guy away.
Hosts Carlos and Leah call Ryan directly to get the unfiltered truth. What follows is one of the most painfully honest ghosting explanations we've ever heard! Did Jessica's booming laugh really send Ryan running? And can they sa...
BLOWN OFF: “THE HAT STAYS ON”
Matt thought his ex running into him on a first date was the kiss of death for a second date, but the real reason for the ghosting is so much more petty and hilarious! When we call Jessica to find out why she went silent, she drops a bombshell on Matt that's all about respect, etiquette... and a very specific flat-brimmed baseball cap.
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Leah & Carlos bring the heat as this si...
What happens when your cousin sets you up, you order expensive wine, and the vibes are giving "broke boy energy"? You get one of the MESSIEST episodes of Blown Off we've ever done.
Sabrina called in because Alex ghosted her after what she thought was a great date — drinks at Vintage on Paseo, good conversation, and a hookup that seemed promising. But the next day? BLOCKED on Instagram, no texts back, completely vanished.
Who'...
🎙️ BLOWN OFF – “The Cat Guy”
Evan was smitten. He had the date, the chemistry, and was already planning brunch with Brianna—until she disappeared. Now, he's convinced his sweet, fetching cat, Biscuit, and his parrot-like companion, Loki, are the ultimate dealbreaker. 🤷♂️ Seriously? Did a guy get blown off because he's a Cat Dad?
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What happens when two hardworking people try to make time for love? Evan thought he met someone special at a birthday party — smart, stunning, and driven. But after one great date… she disappeared. So he called us.
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She runs marathons. He ran from the relationship. 🏃♀️💔 Samantha got ghosted—and the reason? Feet and flossing. Catch the wildest Blown Off yet: “The Runner and the Red Flag.” 🎧 Listen now. #BlownOff #DatingDrama #GhostedAgain
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Were her eyebrows really the reason he ghosted her?
She thought the date was a total success, great conversation, lots of laughs, and a good time. But then, he disappeared. Now Jessica is convinced the reason she got ghosted was her eyebrows.
But when we got him on the phone, the truth came out... and it was way hairier than a pair of eyebrows. Get the whole story on this week's Blown Off.
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We've got a BLOWN OFF that's a real-life rom-com! Miguel thought his date with Jordan was perfect until she ghosted him.
But when we get Jordan on the phone, we learn she was actually on a spy mission to get intel on her coworker's ex! Will this undercover op turn into a genuine connection?
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This week, we get to the bottom of a truly bizarre ghosting. Adam thought his date with Jessica was perfect: there was laughing, arm touching, and plenty of green lights. So why did she disappear? Was it his controversial opinion on pineapple pizza? Or could it be something much, much stranger? We get Jessica on the phone to find out, and the answer is going to leave you speechless.
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We chat with Marcus & Sofia, seems like everything is perfect...almost...too perfect it's scary.
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In this episode, we chat with Sara about her shocking experience with Jake, who completely ghosted her! What went wrong? Tune in to find out!
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What's wrong with getting a little work done?
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We talk to Chris and Daniella, Chis is upset he got Blown Off - BUT we think Daniella has a valid reason for ghosting him!
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We (try to) talk to Jordan, he thinks he got ghosted because he paints his nails - NOPE - not even close!! Like, what is he saying?
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We talk to Trent and Kayla - and Trent thinks he's getting Ghosted because he's a baller! NOPE! That's not it - this convo gets heated!
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We try to find out why you're getting ghosted! In this episode we find out what Eric was covering up!
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We try to find out why you're getting ghosted! Jordan loves yarn in this episode, he even named him snibbles!
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