Wen and Andrew are joined by Michael to sit down with Niccole Thurman (Haute Dog, The Opposition, Superstore, Shrill, A Black Lady Sketch Show) and talk about where dating went so wrong, with the introduction of online dating. They trace the history of the personal ad back to 1695, and follow the insane timeline up through early social networks in matchmaking magazines during the 19th/20th century, to the first computer dating service in 1959, and how that all led to the apps of today!
Learn about the insane stipulations of the first personal ad, the astounding results the first time a woman tried to place one, and the covert codes used in lonely hearts magazines that got one shut down and the owner arrested. Plus, when reaching dating apps and the current era, you get to learn about our podcasters’ love lives! Which surprisingly may not be the disasters this show normally strives for, but they’re prepared to make it worse for your entertainment!

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