Tea & Sympathy

David Matthew Friedman
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Dating seems to be more difficult than ever, but why is that? Dave deep-dives on issues currently plaguing the dating pool of New York City and the world at large with interesting guests, thoughtful commentary, and a healthy amount of comedy.

Episodes

  1. 12/10/2023

    Cheating

    Dave accidentally insults r/adultery on Reddit and sets off a small firestorm. Becky and Dave mull over the aftermath and talk about their feelings of cheating, if monogamy is real and the unsettling fact that Dave now has a female stalker.

    51 min

  2. 12/04/2023

    Persistence

    Becky and Dave talk to Ethan and Claire who started off as friends and are now a happy couple all because of persistence.

    57 min

  3. 11/26/2023

    Alcohol

    Our guest Skye refuses to leave... ok we wouldn't let him leave, ya caught us. In this episode we discuss alcohol, if it's a good idea on dates, bad results from drinking on dates and repeat the phrase "my liege!" way too many times. Join us for laughs on another fun and breezy episode.

    1h 7m

  4. 11/22/2023

    Breakups Pt. 2

    Our guest Skye stays with us for an additional episode about break ups. Dave gives his friend Hot Peter the wine guru a shoutout. Becky's friend still hate Dave and she might be in a relationship now....?

    48 min

  5. 11/04/2023

    Breakups Pt. 1

    Becky & Dave discuss bad break up stories with guest Skye! Skye is a well-known NYC musician who wrote our theme song.

    45 min

  6. 10/29/2023

    Height

    Becky & Dave discuss how important height is and mull over this (short) episode. Pun sort of intended.

    34 min

  7. 10/22/2023

    Chemistry

    Dave mulls over if "great chemistry" has been acting as a blinder on him for too many years, while Becky grapples with the definition of what "chemistry" really means.

    1h 3m

  8. 10/15/2023

    Monogamy

    Becky & Dave discuss the pros and cons of one to several partners and why it seems like Monogamy is being left in the dust.

    57 min

  9. 10/09/2023

    Orgasms

    Becky & Dave discuss what metrics, if any, make for a good intimate experience with a partner.

    43 min
  10. Flowers?

    10/02/2023

    Flowers?

    Becky & Dave discuss whether bringing flowers to a first date is a good idea after Dave received mixed feedback from Reddit.

    40 min
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About

Dating seems to be more difficult than ever, but why is that? Dave deep-dives on issues currently plaguing the dating pool of New York City and the world at large with interesting guests, thoughtful commentary, and a healthy amount of comedy.

Information

  • Creator
    David Matthew Friedman
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 David Matthew Friedman
  • Show Website
    Tea & Sympathy