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Episode 8 – In the Trenches: The Single’s Perspective

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In this week’s episode, it’s the return of the mysterious “Q” and with him, we welcome newcomer, Trish to the podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations of being single in today’s dating market.  We cover everything from online dating, to blind dates, and Trish gives us her unique perspective as a female geek working in a comic and game store.  We discuss fan email, being friend-zoned, and how getting through the holidays can be tough.  Grab a Mountain Dew, some Twix, and be prepared for a Halloween Edition of MHMG*

*Spooky effects not included.

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Episode 7: Breaking the Ice – The Bookstore Edition

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Breaking the Ice – The Bookstore Edition

In this Episode, Shane and Mimi help me revisit the ever-important topic of “Breaking the Ice,” at bookstores. We discuss ways to strike up conversations, avoiding topics like politics, religion, and Twilight, and how being a dick is never attractive. Afterwards, we expand on our previous LARP discussion and discover that Chivalry is not dead, one should live life to the fullest, and that LARP can be a magical place to meet like-minded costumed-types.

Apologies in advance for the cold that has plagued my voice, and I await praise and congratulations for editing out almost all of the coughs.

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Cycle 2 Premier!! Episode 6 – Convention Etiquette – the Cosplay Angle

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Cycle 2 is finally here, and in this episode, I’m joined by co-hosts Paris, The Business, and Sean Ryan from Alpha Counter.com!

We attempt to discuss ways to use costuming at fan conventions as a method to approach and or attract potential mates, but how to not seem like a creepy stalker or a complete asshat.

I say attempt, because we also take a considerable amount of time discussing the greatness that is Sweden, religion-porn, STDs of the eye, “Vajazzleing,” Yip-Yips, opossums, and the classic Liam Neeson flick, TAKEN.

I promise at least 20% of this podcast is at least marginally on topic.

Enjoy!

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Level 5 – Finishing Moves – How to go from “Kicking rocks,” to kissing faces.

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Cycle 1, we hardly knew ya…

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In this week’s Episode, we close out Cycle 1 with a discussion about how to seal the deal at the end of a date.  My co-hosts, Shane and Mimi, share with us their adventures in love that began at LARP, and continues in a future Gypsie Caravan into the sunset.  We’ll cover awkward end-of-date “kicking rocks” situations, comunicating desires, and end up doing some wedding planning to put and end cap on our journey through dating.  Cycle 2 starts soon – see you in a couple of weeks – and thank for listening and participating!

Bonus:  A prize to the first person who can tell me the time stamp of the following phantom sounds:  A dog drinking water, two cat meows, a satisfied purr, and a plastic peanut butter jar being tongue-cleaned on a kitchen floor.

We Need More Questions…

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This Kitten Needs Your Questions…

We got some great responses to Cycle 1, and in an effort to bring you the kind of content you demand for Cycle 2 (starting soon) we need YOUR HELP!

Ask the questions you want to hear us discuss; recommend topics you want us to cover; request your favorite co-hosts.

Here at The Mating Habits of the Modern Geek, we want you to have the information you need to go out there and become expert daters!

Send your questions, suggestions, and requests to moderngeekcast@gmail.com, or leave us a message at Our Facebook Page.

Please…think of the kittens.

Episode 4 – Player’s Guide

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It’s here!

Episode 4 – Player’s Guide – Stacking your buffs to make for the smoothest date possible

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Picture it:

Midnight in a seedy hotel in the American South.

A woman, hell-bent on helping geeks in need become the dating experts they long to be.

Enter:  Two handsome gentlemen, Tim and Kris, braving the dangers of the late night to assist in getting down and dirty with the details about dating.*

Sounds like something pretty amazing is about to happen in this week’s episode of Mating Habits…come on in and enjoy.

*This podcast was recorded at midnight after a very long day in our fancy podcast studio – I apologize for the raspy voices and the punch-drunk sleepiness of your host.

Dapper Cat has Queries…

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Good Day, Sir.

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Cycle/Season 2 will start in a month, and as we enjoy Episodes 4 and 5 (soon to come) we need more people to submit comments, questions, topics to discuss – whatever you would like to hear about next season.

We’ll still be talking about dating and relationships between geeks, but in a less structured format.  There will be new co-hosts, returning favorites, and more helpful hilarity to keep you current in the dating scene.

So, email anything you want (well, not spam) to moderngeekcast@gmail.com, or post a message on our Facebook Fan Page and we’ll answer all your wishes!

Episode 3 – Level 3 – Pulling the Elite

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It’s time for Episode 3!

Level 3 – Pulling the Elite:

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In this episode, Sh*t gets real as we drop F-bombs and enter the darkness through tangents and misunderstanding.
Three co-hosts, Markell, Gretchen, and the Mysterious “Q,” help me discuss the terrifying task of actually asking someone out.  We’ll discuss how being brave is better than being smooth, and Q and I enter into a shaky treaty on behalf of geek men and women everywhere.
So, Enjoy…and when you’re done listening, you want to grab a cup of coffee or something?

Level 2 – Map Your Hunting Grounds

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Episode 2 is here…and it’s on time!

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Level 2 – Map Your Hunting Grounds: Where to go to find that perfect geeky match.

Join me and my co-hosts, Paris and the Business, L.L.C., while we discuss where to find and meet ideal matches.  From book and game stores, to conventions and speed dating, we’ll give insight into all the great places for geeks to meet other geeks. *No Tauntauns were harmed in the making of this podcast.