Hard Things Podcast

Hard Things Podcast

Everyone knows there are endless taboo and off-limits topics that we just don't talk about as adults, but we sometimes need insight on. Join Angie and Amy each week as they explore the hard things we all avoid in our relationships - and the good, bad, and risqué about each one.

  1. vor 3 Std.

    Season 3 Ep 10: We Got Banned From YouTube… Then I Got Dickfished | Dating Disasters & Bad Sex

    We got banned from YouTube—and then Angie got dickfished. So naturally, we're talking modern dating disasters, bad sex, sexual communication, dating boundaries, and what happens when someone thinks they're MUCH better in bed than they actually are. After YouTube removed the Hard Things Podcast for what it called “sexually gratifying content,” Angie and Amy are back with absolutely no lessons learned. Angie ventures back into the dating world after a very long dry spell, only to discover what we're officially calling dickfishing: when the picture advertises one product…and a very different product arrives. That experience launches a brutally honest conversation about sex, dating, and communication. Why do people lie and tell someone the sex was amazing when it wasn't? How do you give constructive sexual feedback without being cruel? What's the difference between sexy dirty talk and narrating sex like you're performing in porn? And why aren't more people paying attention to their partner's body language? We're also getting into: • Bad sex and how to give honest feedback• Porn expectations vs. real-life intimacy• Sexual communication and reading your partner's cues• Dating boundaries and nonstop texting• Age gaps and modern dating• Pet names: cute, sexy, or immediately irritating?• The one unexpected nickname Angie actually loved• Thunderclap headaches after orgasm—and possibly the cruelest medical suggestion ever: temporarily stop having orgasms• Botox, jaw clenching, and the accidental investigation into whether Botox comes from snake venom• Amy's clown phobia and the dating dealbreaker that ended one potential relationship immediately• Storms, baby birds, creepy funeral homes, irrational fears, and the usual Hard Things rabbit holes If you're navigating online dating, relationship communication, sexual compatibility, intimacy, dating boundaries, or dating after 40, you'll probably recognize at least one piece of this week's chaos. And if you've ever been dickfished? We would like to formally extend our condolences. Follow Hard Things Podcast on Spotify so you don't miss new episodes. Stay Hard.

  2. 5. Juli

    Season 3 Ep 5: The Internet Is Fighting Over Coffee Dates... Here's Why

    Would you go on a first date over coffee... or is even that asking too much? This week on the Hard Things Podcast, we react to one of the wildest dating debates we've seen online after a man claimed he refuses to spend money on any woman he's just met—even if it's only for a cup of coffee. That conversation quickly turns into a much bigger discussion about: ☕ Coffee dates vs. walking dates 🚩 Stinginess or healthy boundaries? 💬 First-date expectations 👀 Safety concerns when meeting strangers ❤️ Modern dating standards We also talk about: ✔️ Why communication beats assumptions ✔️ Dating app experiences ✔️ Expectations vs. entitlement ✔️ The difference between being frugal and being emotionally unavailable Then the episode takes a heartfelt turn as Angie shares what happened while sorting through her late father's belongings and the unexpected moments that grief can find us years later. We also discuss: 🎬 Favorite movie remakes 📚 Harry Potter, Twilight & deleted scenes 🎆 Fourth of July stories 😂 Firework disasters 💬 The little things that remind us of the people we've lost If you've ever: • Wondered who's "supposed" to pay on the first date • Been frustrated with modern dating • Lost someone you love • Or found yourself crying over something completely unexpected... ...this episode is for you. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: Would you rather meet someone for coffee or go on a walk for a first date? 🎧 New episodes every week. Stay Hard.

  3. 21. Juni

    Season 3 Ep 3: Would You Date An AI? The Answer May Be More Complicated Than You Think 🤖❤️

    🤖 Would you date an AI? It sounds ridiculous at first... Until you realize millions of people already are. This week on the Hard Things Podcast, we dive into one of the weirdest—and most fascinating—topics we've covered so far: ✔️ AI boyfriends and girlfriends✔️ Emotional attachment to artificial intelligence✔️ Whether AI relationships are healthy or harmful✔️ Can talking to AI become emotional cheating?✔️ Why lonely people are turning to digital companions✔️ The psychology behind AI connection and validation We also discuss: 🧠 Why AI feels so easy compared to real relationships🧠 How AI can help with self-reflection and personal growth🧠 The dangers of unrealistic expectations🧠 Social isolation and technology addiction🧠 Why younger generations are embracing AI companions at alarming rates Plus somehow we also cover: ☕ Starbucks caffeine decisions🚗 Road rage and roundabouts📱 Social media addiction📚 The challenge of living without technology🎬 Jexi vs Her💀 AI boyfriends becoming clingier than actual boyfriends And Angie may have accidentally convinced herself she wants a real-life Jarvis. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Would you consider having an AI companion?And if your partner had an AI boyfriend or girlfriend... would you consider that cheating? 🎧 New episodes every week. #HardThingsPodcast #AIRelationships #ArtificialIntelligence #DatingAdvice ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & listener comment from Season 104:15 Grooming preferences & generational differences11:00 Starbucks caffeine chaos ☕17:00 Fancy coffee machines & workplace upgrades22:00 Construction zones and road rage29:00 Roundabouts should not be this difficult36:00 AI boyfriend TikTok discovery 🤖41:00 Can people fall in love with AI?47:00 Is an AI relationship cheating?54:00 Emotional infidelity discussion1:01:00 AI companions and loneliness1:08:00 Therapy, isolation & healthy AI use1:15:00 The Reddit AI relationship story1:27:00 Why some people prefer AI companions1:36:00 AI as a mirror for self-reflection1:45:00 Benefits vs dangers of AI relationships1:53:00 Replika, Character AI & AI companion apps2:02:00 AI, social skills & human connection2:10:00 The psychology behind AI attachment2:18:00 AI validation and emotional dependence2:25:00 Technology addiction and younger generations2:33:00 Human relationships vs AI relationships2:41:00 The challenge: 24 hours without technology2:49:00 Social media fasts and digital detoxes2:56:00 Final thoughts: Is AI helping or hurting us?3:00:00 Outro & audience challenge

  4. 14. Juni

    Season 3 Ep 2: he Dating App Conversation That Made Me Give Up

    Season 3 continues with one question: Are your standards actually too high... or are you finally refusing to settle? This week we dive into modern dating, online dating frustrations, relationship compatibility, and the difference between finding someone attractive versus finding someone who actually fits your life. In this episode: 🔥 Hinge dating updates🔥 Relationship dealbreakers🔥 Standards vs unrealistic expectations🔥 Why compatibility matters more than chemistry🔥 Dating while busy, disabled, or highly independent🔥 Maintaining individuality in relationships🔥 Modern dating app frustrations🔥 Why ambition and lifestyle matter🔥 Grief, healing, and unexpected emotional triggers🔥 Two wild Am I The Asshole stories Plus, we discuss the dating conversation that somehow managed to completely ignore the question being asked over and over again. Sometimes the problem isn't finding someone. Sometimes the problem is finding someone whose life actually fits yours. 🎙️ Hard Things Podcast Stay Hard. #dating #datingapps #hinge #relationshipadvice #modernrelationships #datingpodcast #singlelife #onlinedating #relationships #hardthingspodcast ⏱️ CHAPTERS Since the video is already uploaded, I'd make the chapters more searchable and cleaner than the draft version: 00:00 Welcome to Season 302:10 TikTok Anniversary & Podcast Updates06:45 Hinge Dating Update: The "Daddy" Conversation18:40 Standards, Dealbreakers & Compatibility30:15 Dating While Disabled & Lifestyle Differences43:20 Why Independence Matters In Relationships52:35 The Weed Conversation & Relationship Boundaries01:03:10 Work-Life Balance & New Job Success01:14:20 Grief, Memories & Unexpected Triggers01:22:45 Jumanji, Nostalgia & Random Rabbit Holes01:34:10 AITA: Sister Wants To Move Into My House01:43:30 AITA: Divorce After Having A Baby?01:58:00 Final Thoughts

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Everyone knows there are endless taboo and off-limits topics that we just don't talk about as adults, but we sometimes need insight on. Join Angie and Amy each week as they explore the hard things we all avoid in our relationships - and the good, bad, and risqué about each one.

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