16 episodes
The Modern Dating Show Ben Z
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Join Ben and Trevor as they navigate the pitfalls and perils of online dating.
We answer your listener questions, share our most intimate and absurd dating stories, and find answers to the question, "How the hell do I do this?"
A few years ago, Ben came out of an 11-year relationship. Using his performance marketing background, he dissected every aspect of online dating, and A/B tested his way to the love of his life.
Trevor recently ended his 8-year relationship and is dating for the first time. Join us as we follow along in real-time on his dating journey.
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16: Passion vs compatibility, keeping the spark alive, and Ben's naked day
On this episode we cover:
+ What's more important for a long term relationship: passion or compatibility?
+ How to keep the spark alive after you've been with someone for awhile
+ How to tell your partner you're concerned about their weight
We also discuss:
+ Trevor's development with his 8-month relationship
+ Ben's experience at a nude spa in the woods
+ Trevor's new girl that could be the one
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15: Threesome etiquette, meeting quality guys, and Trevor's condom problem
On this episode we cover:
+ Where to meet quality guys as a woman
+ How to handle long distance relationships
+ How to handle having a threesome with your partner
We also discuss:
+ Trevor's Hugh Grant date
+ Ben's Bikram discovery
+ Trevor's questionable finish
If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show please send your questions to TheModernDatingShow@gmail.com. -
14: Dealing with creepy guys, naughty Aussies, and augmented photos
On this episode we cover:
+ How to tell if a guy is creepy before going on a date
+ How to date if you’re going to be moving
+ How many group photos should you have
We also discuss:
+ Trevor’s trip to New Zealand
+ Trevor’s 3-way date idea
+ Trevor extends the deadline with the foreign girl
If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show please send your questions to TheModernDatingShow@gmail.com. -
Special: Our FIRST guest, initiating the first kiss, and avoiding jealousy
On this episode we cover:
+ How to initiate the first kiss
+ How to stay out of the friend zone
+ How do you deal with jealousy
We also discuss:
+ Howard (our first guest) getting seduced on Instagram
+ Trevor’s purple-haired wine date
+ Ben’s missed kiss
If you want Trevor to make his Dating Guide or have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show please send your vote or questions to TheModernDatingShow@gmail.com. -
12: Return of speed questions, winery girls, and Trevor gets duped
On this episode we cover:
+ Another speed round of questions
+ How to drink less while dating
+ How do you ask someone if they have an STD
We also discuss:
+ Trevor getting duped by an intelligent woman
+ Ben's aversion to girls posing at wineries
+ Trevor's desire for kids
If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show please send to TheModernDatingShow@gmail.com and we'll try to answer them on the next episode. -
11: Unhealthy detachment, double texting, and Trevor gets an ultimatum
On this episode we cover:
+ Setting your desired height on dating apps
+ How often should you text someone?
+ How to deal with the unhealthy detachment of online dating
We also discuss:
+ Ben's girlfriend has a height mishap
+ Trevor is confronted with an ultimatum
+ Ben puts up some shelves
If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show please send to TheModernDatingShow@gmail.com and we'll try to answer them on the next episode.