• DEAN AND DAWES: Are We Dating The Same Man?
    Jan 11 2026

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    A Friend Texts Information About Someone They’re Dating

    Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

    Guest: Solena

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    Show notes

    1)-Best Pickup Lines to make someone smile or engaged with you

    Here are SOME EXAMPLES?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhPEQxNxBvU

    2)-If you want MERCH. Dean and Dawes Sweatshirts ($45), and t-shirts ($30), write us thetwodeans@gmail.com

    3) Dick Van Dyke Documentary Trailer

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGARfEvmi2c

    4) Positive and Negative LISTENER FEEDBACK

    • Thanks for posting show notes in advance in Facebook Group
    • Congrats for I Heart Radio but I Heart Radio Ruined America.

    5)-APP TIME: "Over-involved Family App"

    6) Song Dawes sings every episode

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbI2nl3Duf8

    7) Facebook Group 1.6 Million Members, “Are We Dating The Same Guy”

    Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

    Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.


    The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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    31 mins
  • DEAN AND DAWES: The Post Disaster Younger Man
    Jan 4 2026

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    Post disaster younger man makes her feel sexy again

    Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

    Guest: Erica Blumfield

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    Show notes

    1)-New Years Eve Reflections, Dean and Dawes tell their stories

    Ex-boyfriend towel photo https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxJSBANTEI1V1qhSyR7yRVtSEcG57Feah_Ac7cC5yI0/edit?usp=sharing

    2)-University of Michigan Football Coach Affair Disaster

    https://wwmt.com/news/local/sherrone-moore-university-michigan-head-football-coach-alleged-assault-timeline-yearslong-affair-stalking-fired-arrest-jail-court-bond-wwmt

    3)-APP TIME: A-i-i-i Dating App

    4) Very special sexy Peri Menopause Episode

    https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcgem/video/7428621373372747013

    5) That Pete Yorn song

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwkQX30iL2U&list=RDqwkQX30iL2U&start_radio=1

    Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

    Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.


    The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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    45 mins
  • DEAN AND DAWES: Busboy lies on the Bus
    Dec 28 2025

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    Busboy misrepresentation of an age.

    Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

    Guest: Nobert Bianco

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    Show notes

    1)-We are on I Heart Radio

    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-2-deans-dating-dread-a-313933958/

    2)-What certain phrases on dating profiles really mean?

    3)- How to make money on our App Time ideas….Replit.com creates your own apps

    4)-APP TIME: The Mental Age APP

    5) Jackie’s Drybar Robotic French Fry Clips

    https://www.drybar.com/hold-me-hair-clips

    6) Dean and Dawes New Years Countdown

    Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

    Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.


    The 2 Deans produced by Timothy Gager

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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    39 mins
  • DEAN AND DAWES: The Blind Date Switcheroo
    Dec 21 2025

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    Good at the time, but what happens when it becomes a 20 year resentment?

    Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

    Guest: Joe Switch

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    Show notes

    1)-We showed up on people’s Spotify wrapped

    2)-WIN a month of free Spotify or Apple if you guess which guest stopped the show

    3)-Cringy wedding story. Anyone know the bride? Send her in to be our guest

    4) Tis’ the season to watch out for BLACK ICE?

    5) Worst Christmas Specials

    a) Judy Garland Christmas Show (and other family shows) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDsxZWvxZ6E&list=RDhDsxZWvxZ6E&start_radio=1

    b) Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jokm0jtFhDc

    c) Mr. T and Emmanuel Lewis in “A Christmas Dream”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SiV4agA0vo&list=RD5SiV4agA0vo&start_radio=1

    d) Smurf’s Christmas

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDYXVPVvcFY

    6) App Time: Animation Dating

    Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

    Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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    39 mins
  • DEAN AND DAWES: Beauty and the Tweak
    Dec 14 2025

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    Our Guest Anna tells us how she got rid of a Tweaker date.

    Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

    Guest: Anna

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    Show notes

    -Pop The Balloon https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x7W2AWyeBd4

    -Humor in relationships https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPMLjteDVIz/

    And pregnancy jokes https://www.scarymommy.com/pregnancy-jokes

    --App Time: Credit Score App

    --Worst Holiday Songs Ever

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    Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

    Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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    31 mins
  • DEAN AND DAWES: Chef Ramsay Would Have Left
    Dec 7 2025

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    EP 34: DEAN AND DAWES: Chef Ramsay Would Have Left

    Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

    Guest: Chef Peter Maffei

    To appear send your stories or reader feedback to thetwodeans@gmail.com, Join the Facebook Group

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    Show notes

    -A new direction: A Kitchen Disaster

    -Gordon Ramsey says, “Smell It” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4CY3zgDXC4c

    -Christmas traditions with your new dates. Trees. Christmas Specials. “Baby New Year” and “Drummer Boy” are the worst.

    -East Coast vs. West Coast

    -Listener Feedback

    -App Time

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    Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

    Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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    41 mins
  • DEAN AND DAWES: The Hundred Man Plan
    Nov 30 2025

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    Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager

    Guest: Author Misty O’Hara https://www.mistyohara.com/

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    Show notes

    -This IS actually EPISODE 33, It is very confusing!


    1)-Types of Dates We’ve Not Covered

    a) Football Fights

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2eKuYR8CrE4

    b) Cooking Fire https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eA0GfAzGqGE

    c) Casey Kasem Dead Dog Dedication https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndUk6yX3PBo

    2)-Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now

    https://www.vogue.com/article/is-having-a-boyfriend-embarrassing-now

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    Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

    Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies


    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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    36 mins
  • DEAN AND DAWES: Seven Times a Suggestion = Zero
    Nov 23 2025

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    Hosted by: Jackie Dawes and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

    Guest: Jill

    To appear send your stories or reader feedback to thetwodeans@gmail.com,

    Join the Facebook Group : Fans or Listeners of Dean and Dawes

    or Text Us through the app you listen to the podcast from

    ===SHOW NOTES==========================

    Fifine microphones, how to pronounce them

    -Dark humor and going darker

    -Is depression a red flag if they’re hot

    -Bad nicknames

    -Cheat Buster Ap https://www.cheaterbuster.com/

    -Cheaters TV Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f6_yAiyb1Q

    -Elvira (giddy-up). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKEpqTPfV7s&list=RDhKEpqTPfV7s&start_radio=1

    Jackie Dawes is a Teacher, writer, ADHD survivor, Imposter …somewhere Ms. Kursman is laughing hysterically.

    Timothy “Dean” Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.



    The 2 Deans produced by The Oddball Foundation

    Theme song and App Time Jingle written and performed by Delaware’s Aspartame Daddies

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    43 mins