The Straight Dope

The Straight Dope

We have multiple hosts and cover a wide array of topics. We try to release new episodes Fridays at 5PM eastern. We'd love to hear from you for topic suggestions, or be a guest on our show! You can reach us at show@straightdope.media

Episodes

April 11, 2025 42 mins

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.

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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, v...

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February 14, 2025 50 mins

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.

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February 9, 2025 22 mins

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. ...

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October 20, 2023 39 mins

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

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April 28, 2023 54 mins

In episode 11, we are joined by our first in-studio guest, V. We discuss the topic of working remotely vs. commuting to an office for work, and how the mindset of companies and management needs to change to allow for better considerations in the cost savings of remote work. We recognize that not all jobs can be done remotely, but for those that can, why the hell not? In the second half of the episode, V tells us about a book he&...

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April 21, 2023 54 mins

Topic1: Damon Dare discusses wealth redistribution. rumor has it President Biden wants folks with high credit scores to subsidize the risk by folks with poor credit scores. We discuss "how is this fair"?. Topic 2: Damon Dare is joined by Nixx D and we compare how teenagers from Gen X and today's teens do their mischief.

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