Spooky season never ends!!! In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota are joined by the hosts of the “Dark House” podcast, House Beautiful editors Hadley Mendelsohn and Alyssa Fiorentino. “Dark House” explores beautiful homes that can’t seem to escape their dark histories, whether it’s true crime, paranormal activity, or both. They discuss how their podcast came to be, what attracts them to haunted houses, their relationship with ghosts and the...

Happy (almost) Halloween, gabby ghouls! In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex and Patty settle into spooky season with some good old-fashioned ghost stories and tales of an even scarier phenomenon—ghosting! They share their stories being ghosted, or even ghosting themselves, plus explore why we ghost, when it’s a bad idea versus totally acceptable, and how it's impacted their own lives and relationships. But that's not all! As Halloween approaches, they're adding a...

In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex and Patty sit down with writer, playwright and filmmaker Sara Jin Li to dive deep into the topics of self-care and love, and what it means to move away from the capitalistic ideas of each. Sara has been exploring the myths of self-care and why we should instead turn to our communities for true healing. As modern life becomes increasingly intertwined with the demands of capitalism, we often find ourselves caught between the pursuit of...

We’re baaack! In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex and Patty update listeners on what’s been going on in their lives and dive into their current relationships with grief and love. They also share their love for each other, which is a super cute moment. Just saying.  Having gone through a recent loss in her family, Alex kicks off the episode by opening up about the grief she is experiencing, and how it manifests in her day-to-day life. In this episode, Alex pays tribute to...

In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota dive into their relationships with friendship. This highly-requested episode will cover the magic of friendship, how to navigate friend breakups, friendship dealbreakers, how to make new friends and more. A lot changes when trying to grow and maintain friendships into adulthood—and Alex and Patty share their personal experience with (their attempt at) balancing careers, relationships and personal growth while...

In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota sit down Desi Sulca, a Brooklyn-based video editor and seasoned dater who is currently navigating the good, the bad and the chaotic world of dating in New York City. Tune in as Desi shares their experience with dating in the queer community as a young 30-something. They discuss the importance of astrology in their search for love, their dating deal breakers, dating apps like Raya, their second puberty, and...

In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota dive into the first of many dating episodes, and they’re joined by a guest who's currently navigating dating intentionally in a new city—Nate Kling. Nate is a self-proclaimed intentional dater joining the pod from Portland, Oregon—but here's the catch: He’s from San Diego, California. With such diverse dating landscapes to draw from, Nate has some wisdom to drop about the differences, challenges, and...

In this episode of “The Relationship Type,” hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota sit down with a very special guest, Dr. Nate Rodriguez. Dr. Nate isn't just an Associate Professor and Director at San Diego State University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies; he's also Alex’s personal mentor. With a profound expertise in radio and teaching about media and pop culture, Dr. Nate shares how our media landscape influences our understanding of self and others. As he unpacks the...

We love a bonus!! In this episode of "The Relationship Type," Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota dive into the sun-soaked world of Jenny Han's beloved young adult novel-turned-tv show, "The Summer I Turned Pretty." Joined by special guest and TSITP superfan Rosemary (Rosie) Wotjkoski, an Associate Editor on the Emerging Platforms team at Cosmopolitan, Alex and Patty unpack the emotional rollercoaster that is the Amazon Prime hit series’ second season. Get ready to gab about the complex...

Welcome to The Relationship Type, the podcast that goes deep into all things relationships. Join our hosts Alex Piscatelli and Patty Camerota every Thursday as they navigate the complexities (and sometimes simplicities!) of human connections with insightful discussions and relatable stories that should leave you feeling seen, heard, and hopefully touched! Whether it's dissecting the nuances of modern romance or sharing heartfelt stories of personal growth, our hosts will chat about it all....

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli is joined by her good friend and friend of the podcast Jake Henry. Jake works in politics in Washington D.C., and they discuss the age old question: Can you date someone with different political views than you? Can you date someone who isn't an Elizabeth Warren supporter? All answers are ~explored~. ***This episode was recorded before January 6, 2021.*** Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave a review if you liked this episode. 💖 Need advice?...

After a few month-long hiatus, Dating or at least trying is BACK and better than ever! In this episode, Alex Piscatelli is joined by her boyfriend Jack Molmud. They discuss why the show took a hiatus, friend breakups, what they learned from 2020 and more. Then they answer ~relationship~ questions, discuss squirting and plenty of other TMI topics. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave a review if you liked this episode. 💖 Music: purple-planet.com

Thank you all SO MUCH for supporting Dating or at least trying for the past two years.  In this episode, Alex shares news of a hiatus from the podcast and some changes being made. Music: purple-planet.com

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Rachel, who sells feet pics. She shares her experience selling, how she began to sell feet pics, how much she makes and more. Note: This episode was recorded May 2020. Visit blacklivesmatters.carrd.co for resources and ways you can help the Black Lives Matter movement. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 💖 Go to Alex's advice column at spillurtea.com for DRAMA and to ask your...

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli sets Daisy Santana up on a blind date. Meet the contender: His name is Michael Ajeto, and Alex knew nothing about him prior to the podcast, except a gut feeling that he would be good with Daisy. Listen in as they meet Michael virtually for the first time, and Daisy and Michael go on their date right on the podcast recording. Visit blacklivesmatters.carrd.co for resources and ways you can help the Black Lives Matter movement. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on...

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Will Galvez. Will is a healthy man in his 20s living in San Diego who contracted coronavirus. He spent six days in the hospital and thought he was going to die. He shares his story: how he got the virus, what his experience was and the precautions we all need to be taking.   He shared his story on his blog, which you can find here.   Follow Will at @willlgalvez, and follow his podcast What's On The Menu? on Apple and...

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with their good friend Jake Henry. Jake ended his engagement last year after moving to Spain to be with his fiancé at the time. He opens up about how to heal after heartbreak, getting closure and working on yourself. We also answer a listener's advice question sent in, asking what to do about his ex who he wants to be friends with benefits with. Follow Jake at @justjakedc. Visit blacklivesmatters.carrd.co for resources and ways you can...

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with their good friend Adriana Heldiz. Adriana is a visual journalist at Voice of San Diego, a local nonprofit media organization. She discusses her experience covering the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests in San Diego and talks about the importance of getting involved locally.  One of her photos from a local protest went viral. Now it's available to be purchased as a print, and a portion of the proceeds are going to the San Diego...

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with the hosts of the Tea With Qwns Podcast, Janine and Jerralyn Davis. Their podcast is focused on navigating their twenties, and they frequently discuss current events and making a difference. They share how to make your voice heard with everything going on in America: how to contact your representatives, how to use your voice and how to have conversations with those around you. Janine and Jerralyn also share stories in their own...

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with their college professor and DOALT favorite Dr. Nate Rodriguez. Dr. Nate is a media studies professor, and he teaches a class at San Diego State University called "Media & Identity", which looks into intersectionalities of identity, especially in media. He talks about what intersectionality is, how it relates to everything going on in the world and why it's so important. He also talks about how intersectionality shows up in the...

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with their good friend Janessa Reyes about the ongoing protests that have occurred nationwide since George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis. They discuss Janessa's experience protesting, having tough conversations with family, educating yourself and more. Don't just support us: Support Black creators and podcasters. Some amazing podcasts that we love and recommend: Dear Franny  Why Won’t You Date Me?  Therapy for Black...

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana celebrate their birthdays by speaking with astrology expert Delaney. They go through their birth charts and find out what their stars say about their love lives. Delaney explains what all the intricate parts of your birth chart mean and how to find out who you're astrologically compatible with. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 💖 Go to Alex's advice column at spillurtea.com for DRAMA...

In OUR 50th PODCAST EPISODE (!!!), Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with modern mystic Amber. They talk about all things intuition and spirituality. Plus, Amber gives both Alex and Daisy tarot card readings, helping them answer what their purpose in life is. You can find Amber on Instagram at @berlynnlove. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 💖 Go to Alex's advice column at spillurtea.com for DRAMA and to ask your anonymous advice...

In this episode, Alex Piscatelli and Daisy Santana speak with Daisy's esthetician Kayla about dating in quarantine. Kayla gives all her best tips on FaceTime dates, getting to know matches on apps virtually and more. You can find Kayla on Instagram at @kaylasesthetics. Follow @datingoratleasttrying on Instagram and leave us a review if you liked this episode. 💖 Go to Alex's advice column at spillurtea.com for DRAMA and to ask your anonymous advice questions on dating, sex and...