The Straight Dope

EP16 - Mar 11 2025

Damon Dare is joined by Co-Host Marci and they look into teen relationship insecurities. Components of this topic dive into "Pick Me" girls, "Girl's Girls", and how having best friends of the opposite sex can affect the security of a boyfriend or girlfriend. Damon Dare gives advice to dating teens about respecting their date's elements of individuality.

EP15 - Mar 4 2025

In this 2 part episode, Damon Dare and Dingbat discuss an old concept being revived with Gen Z, dating to marry, in high school. We discuss this and compare it to Damon Dare's experience as a GenX man who experienced dating in his 20s and how that compares. In part 2, we talk about pre-marital sex; the long held belief of abstaining until marriage - with respect to those in religions who believe abstinence is the right path, vs. a more modern outlook on the practice of safe sex in pre-marital but exclusive dating relationships and why such practice may make sense.

EP14 - Feb 14 2025

Happy Valentine's Day! In EP 14, Damon Dare and Dingbat talk about various dating/relationship terminology. They compare and contrast old school and modern dating customs, dealbreakers, red flags, and even an embarrasing dating story each. Modern dating app culture and its drawbacks is also discussed.

EP13 - Feb 9 2025

In this episode, we discuss whether "to beard, or not to beard". Beards aren't right for everyone, and perception among women is a mixed bag. We bring in a fashion/beauty expert to help us understand when and how a beard might be good and when and how it might be not so good. It all depends on what your case is, and whether or not it is something you want to maintain, and yes, beards DO require lots of maintenance. With all that extra work involved, it is a roll of the dice whether women will appreciate them.

EP12 - Oct 20 2023

We talk about UFOs/UAPs, Retired former military witnesses, Roswell 1947, Majestic 12, Adbuctions & why they could be happening.