Making the familiar strange

Making the familiar strange

A podcast exploring modern relationships, intimacy, loneliness and love. In an era of hyper connectivity, why does it feel like we've never been further apart? In an intimate exploration of the invisible threads that pull us together and the forces that drive us into isolation. Each month we dive deep into the messy, wonderful, and often complex landscape of raw human connection. CC licenced music - Podcast loop 001 90 bpm - freesound.org/people/josefpres/sounds/581757/ https://podcast.datingmanifesto.cc/

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June 19, 2026 61 mins

Ian and Jess talk about the stories we tell ourselves about love and relationships

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We explore the spectrum of intimacy, love and reflect on what on earth is happening with the manosphere, as Louis Theroux uncovers the scamming of young men.

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Julia Janssen joins us for a discussion about the state of data, privacy and intimacy 

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February 26, 2026 64 mins

In this episode Dr Jessica talks Korean romance and her work over the last few years, while Ian can't get his hunger out of his head.

Never record a podcast on an empty stomach.

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Ian and Jessica talk with Albert about the state of dating and intimacy

  • Alberts book - https://amzn.eu/d/fOE3Vhz
  • Albert's book launch in Cambridge - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-move-slow-and-upgrade-tickets-1978382546453
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Welcome to the making strangers familiar podcast

A podcast exploring modern relationships, intimacy, loneliness and love.

In an era of hyper connectivity, why does it feel like we've never been further apart?

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