Last Date

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Peyton Knight — a model and social media strategist who previously ran content for Paris Hilton and now manages social media for the fitness app Ladder.We talk about what dating is like when you have a public persona online, and how social media can shape — and sometimes distort — how people see you.Peyton shares the three types of men she tends to encounter when dating with a social media presence, the assumptions people make about her before they even get to know her, and why some men end up dating the idea of her rather than who she actually is.We also discuss:• The insecurities that social media can bring out in the people you date• The wild and sometimes inappropriate DMs she receives• The right way to slide into someone’s DMs• The green flags and red flags she looks for when dating• Why the people someone surrounds themselves with can tell you a lot about them• How to recognize and avoid situationships• Why focusing on self-improvement tends to attract healthier partnersPeyton also shares two hilarious stories from her “Dating Wrapped,” including a spontaneous Vegas engagement.This episode is about navigating dating in the age of social media — and why learning to validate yourself may be the most important relationship skill of all.Follow this podcast for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcastFollow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatibleFollow Peyton Knight: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/peytonknighthttps://www.tiktok.com/@guysitsnotpeytonPeyton Knight is a marketing executive and social media personality based in Austin, Texas. She’s known for her irreverent comedy and relationship satire online, and has led social media strategy for Dogpound Gym, Paris Hilton, and now Ladder, the world’s leading fitness app. She is also an avid runner and is the new Austin franchise owner of Cooldown Running, the nation’s largest run club, launching March 20th.

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Isabelle Tropea, a 26-year-old graduate student navigating the challenge of finding men her age who are dating intentionally. We talk about when to ask someone about their dating intentions. The first date can feel too soon, but waiting too long can lead to investing time in someone who isn’t looking for the same thing.Isabelle shares her experience of meeting men who say they want something serious, only for their behavior a few dates later to suggest otherwise.In this conversation, we explore:• Why so many people seem to be dating casually today• How and when to ask about someone’s dating intentions• The right way to approach a woman at the gym• Why preparing for dates can lead to better connection and chemistry• The types of questions that create meaningful conversations on a date• What research actually says about height preferences in dating• How “manifesting your partner” can work as a psychological filter• The best way to ask an avoidant partner for something you needThis episode is about navigating the tension between wanting a real relationship and dating in a culture that often seems built for casual connections.Follow this channel for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcastFollow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatibleFollow Isabelle Tropea: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/isabelletropeaIsabelle was born and raised in Austin is currently working on her doctorate in physical therapy. Movement is her love language—whether that’s lifting weights, flowing through yoga, or slowly convincing herself that running is fun. She's happiest trying new food, traveling somewhere unfamiliar, or curled up with her cat Boko watching movies or reading books. 

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Ashley Beall to talk about dating after 40 — and what changes when the apps suddenly get quieter.Ashley shares her experience of hitting what she calls the “cliff,” when the messages and likes dropped off dramatically after turning 40. Our conversation explores emotional intelligence in modern relationships, attachment theory, and why compatibility may matter far more than chemistry.We discuss:• Why emotional intelligence is becoming the most attractive trait in modern dating• The importance of recognizing and sitting with your emotions• How attachment styles shape the way we date and communicate• Why anxiously attached people need to clearly ask for what they need• The importance of taking breaks during conflict — especially for slow processors• Waiting at least six weeks before having sex to test real compatibility• What women actually mean when they say they’re looking for safety in a partnerAshley also shares a recent dating experience how quickly red flags can appear when chemistry moves faster than character.This conversation is about navigating dating with more awareness, emotional maturity, and intention — especially when the stakes start to feel higher.Follow this channel for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcastFollow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatibleFollow Ashley Beall: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleybeallhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theattachmentnerd

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Megan Kronberg — currently going through a divorce after 10 years in a relationship (7 of them married) — to talk about what it’s really like to start over.We discuss her first date after a decade of partnership, the strange shift from “wife-level” communication to going days without hearing from someone new, and the excitement of rediscovering herself outside of a long-term relationship.We explore:- When putting in the work is worth it — and when it’s time to walk away- Why many men tend to show effort only when something is wrong- The power of regular relationship check-ins- The one question every couple should ask each other each week- Why the single life can feel amazing...but what we often fail to consider about the future- The benefits of learning a partner’s love language early on- And the funniest worst first date story I’ve heard so farThis conversation is about self-discovery, growth, and learning how to love ourselves — and our partners — even better the second time around.Follow this channel for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcastFollow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatibleFollow Megan Kronberg: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mkberg11Megan Kronberg, 37, is outdoorsy, active, and adventure-inclined; yoga, running, paddle boarding, hiking, and travel keep her energized. She's on a mission to find the best matcha in town and is always down for sushi, pizza, Mediterranean, and exploring new restaurants. She loves deep conversations, meaningful connections, and experiences that expand her world. She's a Senior Account Manager in staffing & recruiting (7 years, fully remote). She's great with people, big on growth, and building things that matter. She's equal parts grounded and curious, playful and introspective, and in a season of alignment, expansion, and choosing what feels exciting and real.

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with intimacy coach, tantra instructor, shibari teacher, and former professional dominatrix Rina Trevi to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern relationships: kink and BDSM.We explore what kink/BDSM is really about — and why it has far less to do with pain or shock value, and far more to do with curiosity, presence, attunement, and emotional safety.We discuss:- Why dominance and submission are about trust, not control- How slowing down can completely transform your sex life- The psychology behind humiliation and vulnerability- Why vulnerability is a prerequisite for connection- How role play taps into something deeper than physical sensation- Red flags to watch for in the kink community- How to share fantasies with a partner (even if they’re not “kinky”)- How to safely explore power dynamics and build trustI also share how I became curious about BDSM after dating someone who challenged my assumptions — and what surprised me most when I attended Rina’s shibari workshop. What I thought would be about learning knots turned out to be about presence, nonverbal communication, and creating a space where your partner feels safe enough to let go.This conversation isn’t about shock value.It’s about depth.It’s about trust.It’s about learning how to slow down — in sex and in life.Follow this channel for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://⁠www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcastFollow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights: https://⁠www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://⁠www.instagram.com/cruxcompatibleFollow Rina Trevi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rina_treviRina Trevi (formerly Ms. Renee Trevi) is a Vulnerability & Intimacy Guide, Shibari artist, and author. She is the originator of Shibari as Ritual - a ceremonial modality that approaches rope as a tool for presence, nervous-system attunement, and embodied transformation rather than performance or spectacle. She is not a Dominatrix, not a masseuse, and not a psychotherapist - though her work draws from all three realms. Her vocation is guiding people back to themselves: raw, unmasked, and alive. Rina creates rigorously safe spaces for healing, self-discovery, and spiritual exploration through the body.Her path includes 12 years as a full-time professional Domme in New York City and internationally, 10 years of extensive meditation and Tantric spiritual practice in Asia, and 7 years each devoted to Tantric bodywork for women and Shibari as an art of self-discovery.

What actually changes when you date across genders?In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Kate Telge to break down what dating men vs. dating women really looks like — beyond stereotypes and assumptions.We talk about:Stepping into the pursuer role for the first timeLimerence in same-sex relationships — and how quickly it can buildThe “U-Haul lesbian” stereotype — and why there's some truth to itHow requiring a high-effort dinner date can unintentionally reward performative menWhy identity and politics can “blow minds” in Austin’s dating sceneAnd why communication issues aren’t a gender problem — attachment issues show up everywhereThis conversation doesn’t pretend men and women are the same in dating. There are real differences in dynamics, expectations, and social conditioning. But it also makes one thing clear: not everything can be reduced to gender. Attachment style, power dynamics, identity, and self-awareness still shape outcomes — no matter who you’re dating.If you’ve ever wondered what actually changes when you date across genders — and what doesn’t — this episode is for you.Follow the show for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcastFollow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights: https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatibleFollow Kate Telge: https://www.instagram.com/kate_telgeKate Telge is a community builder with a background in tech. She’s led community strategy at companies like Meta, Supernatural, and Tonal, and now runs Open Spaces, a storytelling series in Austin, and Maiven Collective, a community for women founders. She is training for her next HYROX race, and she dreams of one day opening an animal rescue.