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“So I subscribed to this podcast as a means to find advice on how to put myself "out there" more; as dating in the digital age is becoming an increasingly annoying part of the norm. Though the show has been entertaining for the past 3 episodes, there's lack of substance to the topics covered so far. "'Hey' is a turn-off, but that's how the young kids are doing it...so deal with it"; "Dick pics are a sign of respect/curiosity to the young lady/man...how can you spontaneously 1-up your response to them"; and "oh your picture is 'not-swipe-worthy' enough, AND your profile is too wordy...no one cares that you actually have standards and aren't afraid to list them."--So far, these have been my takeaways from your program.
I understand that you are catering to the "Tinder"-branded audience. I understand that this is the culture as it is. But there are still those of us that are "swipe"-ignorant. There are those of us that are not looking for hook-ups, but want to socialize somehow, so sites like Tinder seemed like a good idea. But so far, this show just seems like a not-as-vapid version of another branded podcast focusing on the same subjects.
Some colleagues and I feel like this show could've worked better as a panel-based format instead of just one talking head. Also, if "on the street" segments are necessary, then the podcast as a whole should've taken doing a video feed recording into consideration. Then just convert/release the podcast version of it later. As this is a podcast financed partly from Tinder, with no ads being pushed, I personally don't see much issue with this prospect. Plus, it'd give more exposure of Tinder to those that are skeptical, as well as grow the intended audience: millennials.
Another point of suggestion. I would hope that DTR expand about who they choose to interview, and about what. My opinion right now is that the person you're trying to attract with this show is one who is: Heterosexual, Cis-gender, and preferably Female, preferably Caucasian. <-- your core demographic on Tinder. Males are talked upon as disposable objects, and I've yet to hear about an experience of a Person of Color other than your production member surnamed Wong. Nothing as of now has been mentioned about those LGBT or questioning, how's the digital dating scene work for/against them? This is another reason why I feel that DTR could benefit better as an internet video show, instead of a strictly audio podcast.
I will continue to listen, and I'm sure things will flow better as the episodes roll on. But so far, I'm unimpressed. 2/5. Thanks.”Read full review »
J.A. Young via Apple Podcasts ·
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12/29/16
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