Out of Love

Out of Love is a show that seeks to explore different perceptions and concepts of love. In Leap of Faith, host Dan Casarella and his guests share stories about taking major chances for love.

La Vida es Corta, Take a Risk.

In our first episode, Barrett told the story of him taking a risk and inviting a stranger he met the night before from Panama on vacation to Spain. Today, they're married. Dan and Barrett revisit that initial risk and how Barrett's openness defined their relationship through months without seeing each other, the immigration process, cultural differences, and life and death. And how we should all take more risks.

12-13
55:44

Going All In: Risks in Poker and Love

Poker is a game of risk - it teaches you how to read other people, game theory, and when to take a chance for a big pot. Andrew and Kristy are masters of both poker and love. But when their marriage went through some difficulties, they had to go all in or risk losing everything. 

12-06
43:28

Olivia de Recat, Author & Illustrator of Drawn Together

The New Yorker contributor and @drawingolive Instagrammer Olivia de Recat wanted to know "what makes love work?" So for two years she met, listened, and drew couples all while reflecting on her own experiences. The result is "Drawn Together" a personal meditation on love. Dan and Olivia talk about the process of writing a book (hard!) and what they've learned from others' love stories (lots!) Purchase a copy of Drawn Together here: https://www.oliviaderecat.com/drawn-together

11-15
41:03

One Tweet, Two Rings: A Super Bowl Love Story

In a post-Super Bowl victory euphoria, Shamus tweeted about jokingly recreating a famous kiss. Unexpectedly, a stranger said she'll do it. In bliss, Shamus meets up to kiss a mysterious stranger during the Super Bowl parade. But what happens after?

11-08
37:48

Finding Love Through Dating App Algorithms

We leave so much of our lives in the hands of AI and algorithms but can we trust them to find us love? How do the unseen forces that match us with dates on Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble know who's right for us? Culture reporter Anna Iovine comes by and talks about what dating app algorithms are, who designs them, and how they determine who is a good match.Read more of Anna's work at https://www.annaiovine.com/

11-01
31:44

How Matchmakers Form Love Connections

As a television producer, Talia found she had a talent for setting people up. So much so that she quit her job and turned her matchmaking skill into a full-time business. Now Three Day Rule has introduced countless people to their soul mates. But how do matchmakers connect those instantiable qualities that make us fall in love? And how can we trust them to find us love?Learn more about working with Three Day Rule here:https://www.threedayrule.com/

10-25
42:51

What Comes After You Take a Big Chance?

In 2019, Greta Hayes took a leap of faith and quit her job to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. The experience was life-changing but when she returned she faced the greatest period of uncertainty in her life. How did Greta rebuild her life after taking a big chance and was it worth it in the end?Listen to Greta's original appearance on Out of Love:https://open.spotify.com/episode/22LMkZ51cWEs6GZwG5Ew15?si=1decfac47bbb4deb

10-18
41:48

Going the Distance From Philadelphia to Australia

When Becca got into a Uber Pool one night, she couldn't anticipate meeting the love of her life. But how do you make a relationship work when one of you lives in Philadelphia and the other is from Australia? And how does a 19-month absence in seeing each other test your relationship? 

10-11
42:42

Why Do We Risk It All for Love?

Dan returns to Out of Love to ask "why do we risk our security and safety for love?" In the premiere episode, Dan asks a group of people what's the most they've given up for another person and vice versa. Then, Out of Love regular, Dr. Kareem Johnson returns to talk about the psychology of risk-taking and what influences us to take chances on love.

10-04
57:27

Ask Me Anything with Jerry Casarella

In our wrap up episode of Per Amore, Jerry answers your questions about growing up and immigrating from Italy. Learn what he misses the most about Italy, why aged wine is useless, and how to buy a house in Bisaccia for one dollar! To walk for The Felix Organization's Walk This Way event or make a donation, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/walkthiswayforfosterkids

04-27
34:23

A New Home: Adjusting to Life in America

Now that the Casarellas have arrived from Italy to America, how do they adjust? Even though he was finally reunited with his parents, Jerry still had the challenge of repeating the sixth grade, only this time in another language. In the final interview of the series, Jerry talks about learning English, going back to Bisaccia for the first time, and if he's finally found home.

04-20
30:01

Last Days in Bisaccia: Moving to America Without Parents

Moving new a new country where you don't know the language is hard. Doing it without your parents? Terrifying. Jerry talks about his last days living in Bisaccia and what it was like to move and take care of his siblings while his parents were already in America. Plus a bonus segment where two Dan Casarellas talk to each other!

04-13
35:10

Growing Up in Italy: Birth, Love, & Death in Bisaccia

Jerry tells stories of growing up in Bisaccia, Italy in the 1960s, nonchalantly talking about the time he got drunk at age eight or was shot at as a child. He describes the whole town being invited to his parent's wedding, babies being born in the house, and an unforgettable trip to Rome. Listen to Palmaria on Spotify and follow on Instagram @palmariaofficial

04-06
35:31

Bisaccia: Living in a Small Italian Town Post-World War II

While post World War II America was a country filled with prosperous opportunity, Italy was not. In the first of this four-part mini-series about immigrating from Italy to America in the 1970s as a tweleve-year-old boy, Jerry Casarella discusses his hometown of Bisaccia, Italy. He talks about the way of life for poor towns, the people of Bisaccia and his parents' experiences living in German-occupied Italy. Listen to Palmaria on Spotify and follow on Instagram @palmariaofficial

03-30
32:06

Dan Officiates His Sister Sarah's Wedding

Out of Love has all been to help Dan better prepare to officiate his sister's wedding. So how did it go? In our finale, Dan plays the ceremony he officiated, talks to his sister, Sarah, about her wedding, and explains how love and the show "didn't fix" him. Plus Dan calls someone we should have heard from a long time ago!

01-18
49:47

Bonus: Dr. Kareem Johnson on Lying

In this rearing of WHIP Radio's The Weewo Show from 2015, Dan and the Weewo team talk to Dr. Kareem Johnson about why we lie, how to detect when others are lying, and how to get away with lying.

01-05
25:33

Joan and Jerry Casarella on Marriage and Parenthood

This holiday season Dan sits down with his parents, Joan and Jerry, about how they've maintained a successful marriage for 35 years, the challenges having children brings, and how marriage has changed generationally. Follow Out of Love on Instagram @OutOfLoveShow

12-22
46:53

Sex! featuring Sonya Maya

Sex is a huge part of love but don't confuse them for the same thing. Dan talks with Sonya Maya, who creates YouTube and TikTok videos about sex and relationship, about healthy sex habits, the importance of a sex date, and the chemicals released in your brain during sex and their benefits. Follow Out of Love on Instagram @OutOfLoveShow

12-15
30:58

Jane Wilson Left Mormonism, Got Divorced, and Followed Her Heart

One of the strongest things a person can do is leave. When Jane Wilson felt she no longer aligned with the Mormon religion she made the difficult decision to get divorced. But this independence didn't come without pain. Dan talks to Jane about her decision, the problems with religion in relationships, and how her journey came together in a stage show. Follow Out of Love on Instagram @OutOfLove.

12-08
42:04

Unboxing a Date with Positive Publicity's Camille Mola

With quarantine keeping couples at home, how can they spice up date night? Dan and Positive Publicity's Camille Mola unbox a Crated With Love date subscription box together, playing games, learning about each other's awkward years, and seeing if you can really put a date in a box. Dan also talks with Crated with Love founder Tyler Turk about the importance of making time for date night. Want $10 off your own date night box? Use code "OUTOFLOVE" when checking out at https://cratedwithlove.com/

12-01
41:19

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