Did a guest-hosting gig over at Alpha Counter for a podcast episode with Sean and Matt all about Dating, Marriage, RPGs and the Riker Maneuver! It was a lot of fun – and I hope I get asked back soon!
http://alphacounter.com/2013/05/16/alpha-counter-podcast-64-riker-maneuver/
http://traffic.libsyn.com/matinghabitsofthemoderngeek/Ep419_MHMG.mp3
This episode, Alpha Counter’s Sean Ryan helps me discuss the sometimes surprising reactions of your friends and family when you start dating someone new. We share our experiences and try to explain why the people who should be the happiest about your new-found love may be giving your grief or being more honest than you’d like. Your new relationship has a ripple effect that touches every aspect of your life, flowing out to your old relationships and potentially causing teh_dramaz. Sean and I experience this first-hand during recording when a member of our studio audience gets rowdy and shows her true feelings. Hissing ensues.
We ship every possible iteration on How I Met Your Mother, and Sean and I flip tables over “Vague-booking” on Facebook and people who don’t understand how names work. Listen, just don’t call him Ryan, okay?
WARNING: This episode contains incredibly NSFW discussions and possible trigger topics. Please listen at your own risk!
http://traffic.libsyn.com/matinghabitsofthemoderngeek/Ep316_MHMG.mp3
You asked the questions, and we rolled the dice and answered them. Join me, Sean Ryan, The Business, and Paris as we share our own views and experiences, discuss our opinions, and tirelessly pick through my research (thanks, Internet!)
We’ll navigate the tricky labyrinth of SEX with topics including (but not limited to) dirty talk, the truth about stamina, and mythical animal replica penises. There’s no such thing as TMI in this episode, so let your freak flag fly with us – we’re a real bunch of weirdos.
Show Links:
http://www.swingular.com/
https://fetlife.com/
http://frolicon.hugme.org/
http://www.zoofur.com/
We want you – no – NEED you to send us your most interesting questions about SEX for our upcoming MHMG Episode. It’ll be me, Sean from Alpha Counter, along with The Business and Paris discussing anything and everything you want to know about the “Mating” part of Geek Dating. You’ve got until Tuesday, Feb. 26th to submit your questions via FB message or to:
We promise to keep your identity confidential – unless you want to be exposed…hey, maybe you’re into that sort of thing 😉
In this episode, William returns with Sean Ryan of Alpha Counter and we assist William with the creation of his first OkCupid profile. We discuss the steps in creating the perfect profile, how to weed out what you don’t want, and why _taco is not a great profile user name. We give photo tips, talk shit about Fayetteville, and I share some of my old OkCupid messages that convinced me to go out on dates. So, stop lying about your height already and join in on the last episode of 2012!
http://traffic.libsyn.com/matinghabitsofthemoderngeek/Ep210_MHMG.mp3
PS – someone’s new screen name may be SharedNostalgia if one wanted to sign onto OkCupid and find out everything about a certain co-host…
In this episode, William and I go on a rant worthy of 4Chan about that old trope: “The Nice Guy.” We discuss the phenomenon of self-friend-zoning, the Trophy Concept, how women are not achievements to be won through patience alone, and how, amazingly, people like being liked. We discuss why nerd-raging about how girls are shallow might be a waste of time…time that could better be spent being brave and letting her know you actually like her with words.
We also chat about a recent creepy convention story, why bullwhips are good for traversing crevasses, and how even small costumes can’t make a picture of your dick appropriate for showing during an introductory conversation.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/matinghabitsofthemoderngeek/Ep209_MHMG.mp3
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!
http://traffic.libsyn.com/matinghabitsofthemoderngeek/Ep206_MHMG.mp3
Welcome to what I hope will be a fun and informative journey, navigating the obstacles and challenges of dating in the Geek world to ultimately find your way to the relationship of your dreams.
In order to secure my position as the correct woman for this job, I’ll give you my Geek Resume – a CV of time spent earning my Bachelors of Science in TARDIS, followed by my PhD in Trek Studies.
My geek credentials are myriad — I mean, I just used the word, “Myriad,” — but if you need further proof, I’ll sum up things by saying I’m a Science Fiction/Fantasy RPG Gamer Geek who has played every type of game from Table-Top Warhammer Fantasy to Dungeons and Dragons 2-3.5 (I still contend that 4 was an empty, soulless attempt to ruin everything ever). I have logged hundreds of console hours playing Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Left 4 Dead, and Tenchu Z. I have emoted and RP-walked through weeks-worth of World of Warcraft and Star Wars, The Old Republic. This doesn’t even take into account the amount of time I’ve spent enjoying TV, Movies, Comics, and Novels that span the genres — let’s just say I’ve been Aiming to Misbehave ever since Han Solo shot first.
If you’ve read this far, I invite you to also consider my love history. I’ve been on dates…lots and lots of dates…like, a bunch of damn dates. Sprinkle in a smattering of long-term relationships, and you’ve got 20 years-worth of expectation, gratification, and rejection.
I have a lot of things to say about geeks dating other geeks, and I have the advice that many of you might need to get your foot in the door of the cranky neighbor known as “Love.”
This blog will be a companion piece to a podcast by the same name, available on iTunes – it’s free, so what do you have to lose?
I hope you’ll find it informative and inspiring – or at least funny. Feedback is my friend, so feel free to comment and ask questions, or follow me on Twitter @Kelleydisagrees and Direct Message me with anything and everything.
Buckle Up, because it’s about to get geekish.
