Unhinged: Navigating Online Dating - The Pilot
In the pilot episode of Unhinged, Mark and Stephanie introduce themselves and share how they met on the dating app Hinge. They explore the challenges and intricacies of online dating—from initial hesitations and first impressions to the role of voice notes and the impact of ghosting. The duo also touches on common dilemmas raised on Reddit, such as the significance of “good morning” texts and handling rejections.

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Mark and Stephanie
• 00:12 – The Reality of Dating Apps
• 00:33 – Welcome to Unhinged
• 00:56 – The Pilot Episode
• 01:22 – How We Met on Hinge
• 02:19 – First Impressions and Conversations
• 10:21 – Voice Notes and Building Connection
• 13:22 – Misunderstandings and Reconnecting
• 23:09 – Reflecting on Initial Interactions
• 24:46 – The Appeal of Arrogance
• 25:41 – The Importance of Self-Work
• 27:37 – Handling Rejections in Online Dating
• 30:46 – The Ghosting Phenomenon
• 34:33 – Navigating Dating Apps
• 41:07 – The Good Morning Text Debate
• 48:25 – Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics