5 episodes

lovelustfear is a podcast series that exposes the darker side of dating and relationships.

Every episode explores true dating and relationship stories—from the awkward and uncomfortable to the shocking and bizarre to the disturbing and downright dangerous. Host Jake Deptula welcomes storytellers into candid conversations, revealing the decisions they made and dilemmas they faced when better judgment got lost in a haze of desire.

lovelustfear is a compelling, terrifying, but always insightful exploration into toxic dating and relationships that will have you abandoning courtesy and listening with caution.

If you would like to share your story on lovelustfear or would like your story featured anonymously, please contact us at lovelustfearpod@gmail.com

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    • True Crime
    • 4.7 • 37 Ratings

lovelustfear is a podcast series that exposes the darker side of dating and relationships.

Every episode explores true dating and relationship stories—from the awkward and uncomfortable to the shocking and bizarre to the disturbing and downright dangerous. Host Jake Deptula welcomes storytellers into candid conversations, revealing the decisions they made and dilemmas they faced when better judgment got lost in a haze of desire.

lovelustfear is a compelling, terrifying, but always insightful exploration into toxic dating and relationships that will have you abandoning courtesy and listening with caution.

If you would like to share your story on lovelustfear or would like your story featured anonymously, please contact us at lovelustfearpod@gmail.com

    lovelustfear | gabi | we can't break up

    lovelustfear | gabi | we can't break up

    Gabi's dating life takes a darker turn when she finds herself entangled in a toxic workplace romance with an abusive partner and is forced to conceal his drug addiction and self-destructive tendencies to protect his career.

    • 28 min
    lovelustfear | justine | you’re never allowed to leave me

    lovelustfear | justine | you’re never allowed to leave me

    When 19-year-old Justine fell for a mature and charming military man, she believed she had found her forever. But the husband she once trusted to protect her became the very person she needed protection from.

    • 38 min
    lovelustfear | desiree | his name was SMITTY

    lovelustfear | desiree | his name was SMITTY

    In a time before Tinder, Desiree takes the plunge into online dating. She catches the eye of Smitty, a seemingly handsome stranger whose Polaroid profile snapshots obscure his hidden reality.

    • 26 min
    lovelustfear | alona | the only single one left

    lovelustfear | alona | the only single one left

    After finding herself the only single one left among her girlfriends, Alona decides to give relationships another try, leading her into one of the most isolating, depressing, and dangerous chapters of her life.

    • 26 min
    lovelustfear | trailer

    lovelustfear | trailer

    lovelustfear premieres Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Subscribe early on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

Truecrime Christie ,

Here from Strictly Stalking

I’m here from Jake’s other podcast. I love this one too. The documentary style with interviews from the actual person is my favorite type!

justо87 ,

Amazing podcast

Gosh I am obsessed with this podcast and absolutely love the stories! Give me more!

Granny Penny 57 ,

As advertised!!

I came across this pod cast just by luck and I am so glad I did!! Jake you have a way with the people who are telling their story. I sat back and closed my eyes and felt like I was right down in Miami. Job well done and I cannot wait for your next episode!! Thank you for giving everyone their voice to tell their story!!!! Frog Salsa Lover!

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