First Round's on Me

This is Episode 2 of our special And Just Like That, Joe Pressed Play series—where we rewatch, unpack, and argue our way through the most iconic and chaotic moments from Sex and the City and beyond.This week, it’s the ultimate emotional tug-of-war: Big + chaos vs Aidan + stability. We dive deep into what draws us to dysfunction, how our dating history shapes our preferences, and why emotional safety is often mistaken for boredom. P...

Actor, model, and host of the “Smoochy Town” dating podcast Marco DelVecchio joins us to talk reality TV, Hollywood hookups, dating disasters, and why he gave up a full-ride to Brown University for the stage. From wild date stories and sex confessions to real talk on love, masculinity, and finding his place in LA, this episode is unfiltered and unforgettable. Buckle up.👉 Subscribe for more candid convos every Monday.🎙️ Listen to ...

Today, we’re visted by one of our favorite. Ilana Dunn Solomon—dating coach, content creator, and the voice behind Seeing Other People, a podcast that’s basically the internet’s wisest, funniest older sister. Ilana’s known for cutting through the noise of modern dating with raw honesty, zero judgment, and the kind of insights that make you feel both called out and comforted.But today, she’s not here alone. She brought backup—her hu...

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on modern dating and unpack the theories shaping today’s romantic landscape. From proximity crushes and delayed disappointment to the 72-hour rule and "plans are the new foreplay," Joe and Hannah break down the traps, myths, and hard truths of dating apps and digital romance. Why does texting build false intimacy? Are we addicted to the fantasy of perfection? And how does taking c...

On this episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with the brilliant and brutally honest content creator Greyson Hoelzel. From engineering by day to viral TikToks by night, Grayson opens up about building a following, the trials of modern dating, and why he has beef with Disney adults. Expect dating hot takes, a round of “How Well Do You Know Yourself?”, and raw insight into navigating life, love, and internet fame—all with a sid...

Reality TV star and model Fernanda Flores joins us to talk love, heartbreak, and life in the “hot spotlight.” From her journey on 90 Day Fiancé to navigating dating as a public figure, Fernanda opens up about vulnerability, red flags, green flags, and finding real connection in a fast-food dating culture. She also shares insights into the modeling industry, the pressure to be perfect, and the kind of partner she's searching for...

Surprise… 🎉In this special episode, Hannah and Joe share the biggest news of their lives and the real, raw truth about what it’s like to make a baby while building a brand. From the gender reveal to the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, Hannah gets candid about everything most people don’t post about—the body changes, the identity shifts, and the constant negotiation between ambition and motherhood.They dive into:The horror st...

Welcome back to another episode of FROM, a First Round’s On Media Production!Today, we are joined by a man who knows his way around both the runway and reality TV — the effortlessly charming Trey Rogers! You might recognize Trey from Season 5 of Too Hot To Handle, but that’s only one very small side of him. In this episode, we’ll get into what it’s really like dating as a model in New York — the assumptions, the surprises, and whet...

Today marks the start of something very special. Yep. Joe started watching Sex and the City for the very first time… and let me tell you, he’s hooked. And not like, “oh this is fun” hooked. We’re talking full-on emotional investment. He’s asking existential questions about Mr. Big, passionately defending Samantha, and casually dropping quotes like he’s been brunching with the girls for years. So of course, I had only one thought: W...

Today, we’re joined by the incredible Christina Ottrando and Amber Lawes — social media stars, content queens, and real-life lovers. In this episode, we’re diving into the real talk behind long-distance love — the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hilarious cultural differences when Staten Island meets the Australia. Plus, we’ll explore what it’s like to share your relationship with the internet, the pressure of being “couple goals,”...

Today, we’re joined by Carrie Berk—author, journalist, and real-life rom-com protagonist. Her book My Real-Life Rom-Com is all about dating with confidence, rewriting the rules, and embracing the chaos. And her latest, MindFire, dives deep into love, OCD, and anxiety—aka, when your brain becomes your worst wingman.We’re breaking down modern dating myths, first-date disasters, and the rom-com tropes that need to be canceled immediat...

If you’ve ever found yourself deep in CocktailTok at 2 AM, mesmerized by perfectly shaken espresso martinis and dangerously smooth Negronis, chances are, you’ve already stumbled upon Nic Hamilton’s world.Today, we’re serving up questions, cocktails, and lil’ bit of chaos with none other than the internet’s favorite bartender, cocktail connoisseur, and author of Sipsy Doozy. In this episode, we’re shaking things up, pun very much in...

Today, we’re turning up the heat because we have the internet’s resident sexpert in the house—the one and only Dr. Tara. She’s the fearless, no-filter voice behind the LuvBites Podcast, co-host of Loveline, and the author of How Do You Like It?—the ultimate guide to getting what you want (in bed).So, we’re asking all the questions you really want answered—the worst sex advice still haunting the internet, the biggest intimacy killer...

We have the one and only Benny Hart joining us—the man behind The Zero Mindset, a no-BS guide to deprogramming outdated social rules, dropping the excuses, and actually getting what you want, whether that’s in business, life, or love.So today, we’re tearing apart the dating rulebook, talking about why people are failing at modern romance, learning why being intentional in love is just as important as it is in business.and—of course...

Today, we’re taking the podcast in a different direction—because when you have two powerhouse journalists in the room, you lean into the big conversations. We’re joined by Mabel Kabani & Wren Woodson, the sharp and insightful minds behind NewGirls Podcast, and we’re about to unpack some of the most hotly debated questions in modern dating:Are dating apps actually helping us find love, or are they just keeping us swiping, spendi...

Today, we’re joined by the one and only Wolf Taylor. He’s host of Half Way Up podcast and has a way of cutting through the dating noise with honesty and humor, offering perspectives that make you pause and rethink what you thought you knew about modern connections.

So, of course, we’re putting him to the test with some of the most interesting, thought-provoking, and maybe even a little controversial dating topics. And yes, there wil...

Welcome back to another episode of First Round’s On Me, a First Round’s On Media production! Today, we’re joined by the unapologetically hilarious Talia Lichtenstein—a woman who has built an entire brand on saying exactly what’s on her mind. You might know her from TikTok, where she’s gone viral many times for calling out the absurdities of modern life, dating, and, well… just about everything she hates.While some people clutch the...

Welcome back to another episode of First Round’s on Me, a First Round’s On Media Production. Today we’re shaking things up and diving into the wild world of dating theories, because let’s be real, modern dating sometimes feels like it needs a user manual. And who better to helps us decode it all than Sydney Meister, associate lifestyle editor of PureWow and cohost of Cupid’s Corner, where she turns hours of research into digestible...

Welcome back to another episode of First Round’s on Me, a First Round’s On Media Production. Today, we’re tackling a topic that so many of us deal with but we rarely talk about openly – the intersection of anxiety and dating. And who better to break it all down with than Gianna LaLota, a New York City-based therapist who specializes in helping adults overcome anxiety in al of its forms. 

In this episode, we’re breaking down why anxi...