Last Date

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Katie (aka DJ Kitty), who finds herself in a dating situation she never expected.Katie has always been intentional about dating and clear about one of her biggest non-negotiables: she wants to marry a Catholic man.Then she met someone she really liked. There's just one problem: he's Jewish.Normally, Katie says she would have learned that and immediately walked away. This time, she's doing something very different—continuing to date him while trying to become more comfortable with not knowing exactly how the story is going to end.Her experience raises a bigger question for anyone dating with a list of preferences and dealbreakers: How do you know which standards you should hold onto—and which ones might be preventing you from discovering a connection you never expected?We also discuss:- Why Katie believes you shouldn't go all-in on someone too early- Dating multiple people until someone has earned exclusivity- How to actually become more open-minded about your “type”- Dating as a DJ—and the kinds of men who approach her at shows- Why confidence can make an otherwise ordinary guy immediately stand out- The surprisingly elaborate second date Katie turned down- What Katie means when she says women want men to “lead”- How much texting is too much in the early stages of datingFollow this channel for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcastFollow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights:⁠https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatibleFollow Katie:https://www.instagram.com/djkitty_8

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Alexa to unpack a string of recent dating experiences that left her asking the same question: How do you know when someone's early interest is actually real?Alexa tells me about a man she met who seemed to be doing everything right. He was consistent, intentional, excited to see her, introduced her to his friends, and made some surprisingly big statements about where he saw things going.At first, his actions seemed to back up his words...until they didn't.We unpack what happened, the moments Alexa now sees differently in hindsight, and how difficult it can be to distinguish genuine intention from the excitement and intensity of a new connection. We also discuss:- A bizarre encounter with a man who wanted to cuddle before they'd even gone on a date- Why Alexa dates far more in Austin than she does in Chicago- Why dating apps can create a “grass is greener” mentality- And how a good conversation can create attraction for men who aren't classically handsome. How much should you trust what someone shows you at the beginning—and how long does it take to find out who they really are?Follow this channel for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Follow on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4UxCPDRQmJuQXLXIM7srrIFollow Alexa: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithlex444https://www.instagram.com/@lifewlex444Follow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights:⁠https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatible

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Grayson to talk about something women often say they want from men in dating: effort. But what does effort actually look like?Grayson shares what one guy did on a date that immediately stood out to her—and, on the other end of the spectrum, what happened when a guy she was genuinely excited about suddenly disappeared despite already having their next date planned.We also discuss:- Dating as a six-foot-tall woman- How to approach someone in public - Why women should approach men too- Asking for her Instagram vs. her number- Ghosting someone when you already have another date scheduled- Why women think about safety differently when meeting someone newFollow this channel for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Follow on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcastFollow Grayson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grayson.smith12Follow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights:⁠https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatible

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Cailan after meeting her on a trail in Austin, where I asked her one question: What do you wish was different about modern dating?Her answer: She wishes people would approach each other more in real life. So we decided to continue the conversation.We talk about why so many men are afraid to approach women, whether women really only want attractive guys approaching them, and what actually separates a confident approach from a creepy one. Cailan shares approaches that have worked on her and explains why personality and charisma can matter far more than men realize.We also discuss:How to approach a woman without being creepyWhat actually creates chemistry on a first dateVulnerability vs. trauma dumpingHow the “Three Day Rule” is outdatedWhat "long-term, open to short" actually communicates on a dating profileThis conversation is a practical look at what women actually want from men in modern dating—and why making dating better might require all of us to stop overthinking it and start being a little more willing to make the first move.Follow this channel for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Follow on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcastFollow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatible

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Mandee, who at 42 is navigating dating after divorce while still hoping to start a family.Mandee was married for more than six years. Early in that relationship, she and her husband both said they wanted three children—but after they married, those conversations never turned into plans. Eventually, Mandee realized that if having a family was still important to her, she needed to give herself the opportunity to find someone who genuinely wanted the same thing.Now she's dating again with a much clearer understanding of what she wants—and discovering that clarity can make dating both easier and harder.We discuss:- What it's like dating at 42 when you still want children- Why she's dating younger men for the first time- The non-negotiables that dramatically narrow her dating pool- Opening herself up to dating outside her race after previously dating only Asian men- Why she's become surprisingly attracted to the "nerdy guys" she once overlooked- Ghosting, dating apps, singles events, and sliding into someone's DMsThis conversation is about starting over with more self-awareness, expanding what you're open to while becoming more selective about what actually matters, and staying optimistic when the life you want requires you to keep putting yourself out there.Follow this channel for future conversations about modern dating and relationships.Follow on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcastFollow Danny on Instagram for clips and insights: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatible