The Meet Market

What do you get when a charming Canadian moves to the U.S. with his dog, high hopes, and zero idea what American dating is really like? Absolute chaos. And a lot of great stories.

JC thought he was entering the land of love and opportunity... instead, he landed in a dating slaughterhouse. From getting catfished by people who definitely used their cousin’s photo, to dropping $7,000 on a matchmaking service that delivered three “meh” ...

Ready to wrangle some laughs and a whole lotta cowboy drama? Meet Cowgirl Alli — 32, child-free by choice, horse girl but not a “horse girl,” and living in a town so small it makes your group chat look crowded.

Alli’s dating life in rural Arizona includes rodeo cowboys (some sweet, some shady), a guy called Baseball Guy who forgot to mention his live-in girlfriend, and an ex who tried to test her by making her pay for a trip he invi...

Think dating apps are a minefield? Try being a single dad with a 6’3” frame, an ag degree, and zero time for filters or BS.

Meet Paulo — farmer, world traveler, and real-life dating detective. From women who literally framed his picture after one date (yikes) to others who looked nothing like their profile (surprise!), Paulo has seen things.

But he's not jaded. He’s just honest. He’s got one priority: protecting his daughter fro...

Meet Alli from the Valley, who went from living in her car to owning four homes, and somehow still finds time to date disaster after disaster.

Alli’s got stories. From drug-dealing dates to guys who think "honesty" means “I’m totally not a catfish,” her dating life is a sitcom we’d all love to watch (with popcorn in hand).

But here’s the kicker: underneath the tattoos and motorcycle vibes, she’s a total romantic. Alli’s all...

What happens when a marketing guy turns dating into a full-blown science project? You get Eric, the human spreadsheet. He’s got stats on everything from match-to-message ratios to how many times he’s been ghosted mid-convo. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot.

His dating history includes getting rated 0 out of 10 via text, being called “Scott” on his birthday, and going on a date with someone whose family just escaped a cult. It’s unhinged. I...

Dating as a single parent? Claudia makes it look like a spy mission, and honestly, we’re taking notes. Between juggling kids, a career, and a COVID-era divorce, she’s not here for red flags or mystery men. That’s why she hired a private investigator before date number two. Yes, really.

She’s brutally honest about the dating app scene ("a flaming dumpster of disappointment") but still holds out hope for a guy with goals, em...

Think marriage is forever? Think again. 

A veteran divorce attorney spills the tea on why relationships crash and burn—like the fact that 70% of divorces are initiated by women (90% if both partners have degrees). Yikes.

We’re talking COVID breakups, couples stuck together because they can’t afford to split, and how Instagram is basically a cheating playground. Oh—and apparently doctors, flight attendants, and personal trai...

What happens when you sell everything, your dream home, toys, and all, and move into a van? For Jared, it was the ultimate freedom move. Despite living the "good life" with mountain views and toys galore (motorcycles, boats, trucks), he was miserable.

After a breakup and the chaos of COVID, Jared went full minimalist, selling everything and choosing van life, not because he had to, but because he wanted to. Now, he’s hustl...

What happens when swiping left and right just isn’t cutting it? Alicia’s throwing out the old playbook and going viral with her "Dear Future Husband" posts on social media, cooking, cleaning, and living her best life, all while racking up 45,000+ views and tons of suitors. Manifesting love, anyone?

With a master’s in Healthcare Innovation and a serious commitment to celibacy until Mr. Right comes along, Alicia’s got standa...

Ever ignored your gut and paid the price? Sam’s been there—so much so that she called off an entire engagement just because her stomach said nope. No proof, no drama, just a vibe check that turned out to be 100% right.

Her intuition’s basically a superpower. Like the time she swerved an insanely attractive, successful guy for no reason—until he later proved to be certifiably unstable. Sometimes, your gut knows before your brain gets...

Princeton’s story is wild!! Abuse, addiction, gangs, and a whole lot of masks just to survive. Married at 21, hoping to build the family he never had, he quickly realized trauma plus a wounded partner = disaster.

Rock bottom hit hard at 23 when he put a gun to his head and it misfired. That miracle moment flipped a switch. “You’re not where you are because of what happened you’re where you are because of how you respond.”

He quit dru...

Dating in Arizona is basically survival of the fittest.

It’s ranked the worst state for dating, and honestly… it shows. Between ghosting, catfishing, and not enough therapists to clean up the mess, it’s a total dumpster fire.

Varesh, our globe-trotting guest who’s lived in eight countries, spills the tea on American dating. His take on compatibility? "Two and a half out of four—good enough!" (Honestly, relatable.)

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Dating these days feels like walking into a slaughterhouse!

You’re either the butcher or the meat. Just ask Zoe, who found herself in the middle of a full-blown soap opera when her Uber-turned-date’s wife stormed the bar, baby in tow, demanding answers. Yeah… that’s just the warm-up.

From bachelorette parties gone wild with Thunder Down Under dancers (turns out "what happens in Vegas" isn’t staying there) to Zoe’...

Online dating is a freakin’ circus and we’ve got the receipts!

From catfishing disasters (think: surprise spouse AND a face that belongs to someone else) to dating pro athletes who come with more red flags than a theme park, this episode is one giant 🚩 parade.

We’re spilling the tea on what really goes down when your dream match turns out to be a married wannabe influencer and why “toleomery” (aka fancy cheating) is someho...

Modern dating is already a mess—throw in catfishing, kinks, and a dominatrix with wild client stories, and you’ve got an episode you can’t miss.

First, we dive into a jaw-dropping catfishing saga that proves some matches are too good to be true. Then, our guest—a professional dominatrix—pulls back the curtain on the world of BDSM, sharing shocking requests, the surprising therapeutic side of her work, and how she balances it all in ...

Buckle up, because Pete is about to take you on a wild ride through one of the most unforgettable first dates ever. Drinks? Check. Dancing? Check. A surprise driveway encounter with his date’s son? Oh yeah, it happened.

This jaw-dropping story is proof that dating is never predictable—and deciding whether to go for round two after a night like this is no easy call. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even rethink your own deal-bre...

What do a polyamorous Renaissance fair fan and a golf date disaster have in common? More than you’d think! Jenna’s got stories that will have you laughing, cringing, and maybe even rethinking your dating strategy.

From unexpected gender role showdowns on the golf course to her Mrs. Robinson-level adventures, it’s a wild ride through the ups and downs of modern dating—complete with communication fails, questionable choices, and hard-...

Ever wondered what it’s like to ditch a high-powered finance career for life as a stand-up comedian?

Meet Matt Broom—a former Morgan Stanley executive who traded suits for stage lights and now brings his sharp wit and wild stories to the mic. From date-night crowds to navigating the world of comedy groupies (yep, they’re called "chuckle fuckers"), Matt spills what it’s really like to live life one punchline at a ...

Ever tried dating after putting your career and personal growth first for a while? Well, our guest Ashley is jumping back into the dating scene with a fresh outlook and a clear idea of what she’s after.

From funny thoughts on deal-breakers (like seriously, dental hygiene, guys!) to real talk about spotting red flags, Ashley’s sharing her journey of balancing what she wants in a partner with finding a meaningful connection.

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