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Welcome to the magical 13th episode! It's time we consult the stars. What happens when two magically delicious friends come together on one episode? A lot of star talk - universe to celebrity. Welcome Jade, the astrologically inclined friend of Blaine, who is here to set the record straight on what the stars say about the boys we date. Together, Jade and Blaine discuss everything from dating, deal breakers, and astrology, to hookups, Ariana, and Clouds. Of course! Follow along if you dare!Make sure to subscribe now! Episodes are released on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. And make sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter at @20FirstDatesPod. Leave a comment!

You know the mantra- New year; New me! As resolutions are being refined, listen along for our tips on how we can step up our online dating presence. This way we can match with intention and meet the loves of our lives in 2019! (Let's claim it now!)Why are we giving advice? Because we are just as sick of swiping on blank profiles as you are! If you have signed up for a dating app ever, you know the pressures of and the benefits of filling out a profile in full. Through a collaborative effort, guest host, Melissa, and Blaine detail the ways in which we can optimize our online dating game in the new year!Make sure to subscribe now! Episodes are released on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. And make sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter at @20FirstDatesPod. Leave a comment!

Ever woke up in a relationship? This is exactly what happened to Michelle,  best friend to our hosts  and special Seattle corespondent. Now magically not single and in a successful relationship of 8 months and 11 days, Michelle offers her advice on what makes and breaks a relationship. Is this a Pete Davidson / Ariana Grande romance or is this the real thing? *hint* It's leaning more towards being the real deal. Listen as three best friends catch up on life, love, and the pursuit of sex in this special holiday episode!

We are in full swing of holiday cheer!But is there a better way to be present in the holiday than to be rejected via instagram story after a first date? It really lets your family see how well you are doing in the romance department as they continue to question your every choice. At least, we have that going for us.  Listen as Blaine comes to terms with being rejected by way of Ariana Grande, his beloved. Also, we discuss more about psychic predictions and Jessica questions her own belief in holiday magic. Follow on Instagram & Twitter at @20FirstDatesPod. Make sure to subscribe & leave a review!

This time it's personal!Just in time for the beginning of the holiday season, Blaine gets to the heart of his dating woes. The cause of all the shitty dates may surprise you, but it probably won't. *cough cough* It's him.Listen as Blaine comes to terms with his own vulnerability, limitations, and courage to feel his emotions. And of course, he compares his life to Ariana Grande.Episode brought to you by BoneAbility - the best medicine, but also, BoneAbility is bravery.Follow on Instagram & Twitter at @20FirstDatesPod. Subscribe & Leave a Review!

Blaine finally makes it past the first date hurdle that he is so notorious for getting stuck on. Will he cave under the pressure or make it to a third date? Listen to hear the continued misadventures of Blaine's dating fiascoes, while discussing getting drunk, flatulence, and of course, Ariana Grande.  

What would it be like to be able to eavesdrop in on or get a bird's eye view of an actual date? We attempt to answer this question in the latest installment of 20FirstDates. Guest host (and actual date), Nate and Blaine capture their first date conversation for the podcast, which we present to you all here.  Can you help us figure out why Blaine sings so much throughout? Is he trying to be impressive or showy? Help him decide what's wrong with him? There are so many questions this episode evokes. PS- no dates were harm in the making of this episode. 

Want to know what your date is putting you through but don't have the right term to describe your situation? Let us help you figure out just exactly what s/he is doing to you when we play Lingo Blingo with local Atlanta comedian, Kevin Delgado. This game was created specifically for this podcast in which we attempt to define modern dating terms like stashing, bread crumbing, and slaying. We may just surprise you!

SEX - Who has it and where do we find it?  We're talking sex, baby, and what's acceptable when you are on a first date, newly dating, or in a relationship. Listen along to discover the three C's of Sex all because Blaine met someone he wished he could have gone all the way with after four date in one: 1.Comfortable 2. Communicative 3. Consensual

Tips to tiptoeing back into dating: 1. Download Tinder. 2. Only swipe right on doctors, lawyers, or people who you think will be a doctor or a lawyer . 3. Support them through the next 5-8 years. 4.Get in on the ground floor. 5. Setup your whole life 6. Create wreaths and sell them on Etsy. But the real question is- do you have to put out on the first date? Follow along on the 4th installment of surveying dating in the 21st century with guest host, Penny, who expresses her fears of dating again after going through a breakup. But in true Blaine fashion, he takes over to talk about a terrible date involving Taylor Swift, a condo, and a sweaty situation as a road map of what to expect on dates. The fear is real with this one.

Ever been ghosted after experiencing one of the best dates of your life? In the continued saga of searching for love, guest host, Ivette, and I recount her amazing date that ends in turmoil. Follow along to relive a date I think we all can relate to. Warning, the audio is off in this episode. Because I had such a good time talking with Ivette and related so deeply with the story, I had to include this episode.Plus, we gain a lot of insight on the opposite side of bad dating. Listen to her story and fall in love with Ivette, just like everyone else has!

Join us on this second episode where the  perils of dating while Blaine teaches our guest host, Melissa how to  get a naughty picture in real time. 

Welcome to 20First Dates! A podcast about dating in the 21st century. Follow your host, Blaine, as he navigates the ups and downs of dating in the modern age. This is the anti-RomCom that you've been waiting for. On this first episode, listen to Blaine and guest host, Jessica, discuss first date etiquette by way of the worst date Blaine has been on - a guy so attached to his pet that he brings out the remains. Also, trivial pursuit is played. You know it is going to be bad.