Funky Dudes & Funky Foods

Dude is gender-neutral y'all! Clair goes on her first date with Ms. G who's looking for a girlfriend while in an open relationship. There's a lot of firsts for Clair in this date. She has gone on dates with other girls previous to the podcast but it's her first for this podcast! We share about poly, politeness, BDSM... oh! And the food at Eldorado too! Listen if you should check them out and whether we'll be hearing more about Ms. G.Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com Restaurant: Eldorado Cafe at http://www.eldoradocafeatx.com/

Normally Clair wouldn't still be talking to the introverted Mr. J because it's been since NOVEMBER 2018 trying to set a date but a meetup is agreed upon. Of course, he selects a coffee shop super far south for our north Austin gal. She's been before so she knows the parking situation but definitely not that it's trivia night. They only have one hour... well 45 minutes because he's late. Can this too-tall gentleman who checks off most things on her list make it through to another date? Tune in as Clair also shares some stories about dating in high school and what does it actually mean when a guy walks you to your car. Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com Restaurant: Radio Coffee & Beer at https://www.radiocoffeeandbeer.com/

Looks aren't everything but they sure do help. Mr. A is the full package: good job, looks hot, has a great profile, but is that spark there? You know, that spark where when you both arrive at the restaurant, look up, and know that the other person is your date. Clair thinks its important to have that spark. Does Mr. A think so too? Check out this "quick" "date" and see if this place is better than another popular Austin pizza spot.Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com Restaurant: Little Deli & Pizza at https://littledeliandpizza.com/

You know how when you cook something and you just know it's done? Or like a conversation that revolves mainly around football and other topics that we don't really care for? Clair knows. She shares her "interesting" adventure with Mr. D. We may also have a podcast first for swiping! It's time for an adventure into the world of money and getting that bread(sticks) and (chocolate) coin and learning that money doesn't always mean good taste.Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com Restaurant: Maggiano's Little Italy at https://www.maggianos.com/

It's date number 2 this season and it's a story for sure! Clair shares with Melinda the en-ti-re backstory and front story and everything she was able to hear from this gentleman. Apparently introverts have a thing for our extroverted chica. There's a date at a bakery where only one person orders... for lunch and we learn that it's important to have some kind of chemistry, especially when someone is nervous on a first date. Hey, we all get those jitters. Listen on to hear how Clair takes it and whether this lucky gentleman will get another date.Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com Restaurant: Tous le Jours at https://www.tljus.com

We're ba-ack! Happy Valentine's Day! Clair went on the first date of the new year and learned all about this FINE gentleman! He likes trying new food, he loves soccer, and he loves to two-step! But, wait? Can it be? Will Clair finally find a match? Listen to this episode to hear more about early 2000s shows, no job talk, and where you can find some quick Indian food!Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com Restaurant: Tarka Indian Kitchen at https://tarkaindiankitchen.com/

Dinner with a Salesman can be a challenge when you don't know if this is a networking event or the start of a romantic story. It can be refreshing to quickly go on a date from an app, as Clair has learned from the last 5 dates she's gone on. Luckily, catfishing has not been a problem for Clair but it sounds like it was a problem for this dude. Check out this episode to learn more about catfishing, sales techniques, and...American Idol?Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com Restaurant: Gloria's Latin Cuisine at https://gloriascuisine.com/

So in a food review podcast, food is a pretty important part of the date. Clair goes to a "cozy" brewing company that luckily serves the best tacos! She meets with a horror screenwriter with a taste for metal...metal music that is. We also let you in on a trade secret of how Clair gets her dates.Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoodsWebsite: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.comRestaurant: Lazarus Brewing Company at https://www.lazarusbrewing.com/

Chemistry is pretty important and chemistry is what provides flavor. Clair dishes on the bland date, food and dude, but some of it may have been Clair's fault. This episode we learn about another Pho place, Pho Saigon. It seems guys like Asian food, not the Pluckers Melinda was afraid of hearing about over and over. Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com Restaurant: Pho Saigon at https://www.phosaigonnoodlehouse.com/

Clair shares about her delicious date- the food and the dude. There are a few tangents, including who should text first but we learn more about the delicious food from Pinthouse Pizza, including a life hack to adding some delicious to your pizza!Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoodsWebsite: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.comRestaurant: Pinthouse Pizza at http://pinthousepizza.com/

In our inaugural episode, Clair and Melinda discuss Clair's first *cough, only, cough* date with the self-proclaimed inter-sectional feminist. Being the feminist that he is, he let Clair choose the place but they then end up somewhere entirely new, Pho Phi. Listen to hear more about the dude and the food on Funky Dudes & Funky Foods.Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoodsWebsite: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.comRestaurant: Pho Phi at http://phophirestaurant.com/

You'll always have that one; you know, the worst date of your life. It may get replaced with others as time goes on but for now, Clair and Melinda share their worst dates. Do you think you have one that can top theirs? Message us on Instagram to let us know!Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com PS We are super sorry but we missed a SUPER important place for tacos in our last minisode: Juan in a Million! Check them out for their Don Juan taco, super delicious!! http://juaninamillion.com/

Austinites run on queso and tacos and Clair and Melinda are no different. Join us as we try on our NPR voices and dive into a few articles stating the best queso and tacos in Austin! Do these articles hit the mark? Are there a few places OBVIOUSLY missing from the list? *cough, cough* Chuy's. Find out where Clair and Melinda will be heading next for tacos and queso.References below:Austinot-https://austinot.com/best-queso-in-austinTimeout-https://www.timeout.com/austin/restaurants/best-queso-in-austinEater Austin-https://austin.eater.com/maps/best-tacos-austinInstagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com 

Cuffing season: the opposite of a Summer Fling. Have Clair or Melinda ever "cuffed"? What kinds of rules should be maintained? Is this really a relationship? What does John Mayer say? Find out as Clair and Melinda explore when cuffing season starts, ends, and what should happen in between. References below:Esquire-https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/sex/a25620571/cuffing-season-relationship-explainer/Narcity-https://www.narcity.com/dating/10-unwritten-rules-of-cuffing-season/Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com 

Have you ever heard of ghosting? Zombieing? Orbiting? They're all horrible ways to interact with dates/people but some are just cruel. How does Clair and Melinda handle it? Do they do it sometimes? Clair focuses on why it hurts, whether it's an old flame or an old friend.References below:Orbiting-https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/08/style/orbiting-dating.htmlAustin Worst Place to Date-https://www.austin360.com/entertainment/20180203/study-austin-men-arethe-worst-behaved-singles-in-americaInstagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com 

Clair and Melinda introduce themselves and the podcast! You'll get to hear a sneak peak before all the episodes are published on September 8.For those listeners in Austin on September 8, check out our launch party, happening at San Jac Saloon. Check out the link here for more information: http://bit.ly/FDFFLaunchParty