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Tea & Sympathy

Tea & Sympathy

Written by: 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.

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Episodes
  • Episode 10: Cheating

    Episode 10: Cheating
    Dec 10 2023

    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.
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    51 mins
  • Episode 9: Persistence

    Episode 9: Persistence
    Dec 4 2023

    Becky and Dave talk to Ethan and Claire who started off as friends and are now a happy couple all because of persistence.
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    57 mins
  • Episode 8: Alcohol

    Episode 8: Alcohol
    Nov 26 2023

    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.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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