Ep. 627: Dating is Dead

Ep. 627: Dating is Dead

Author: Danny-J Johnson & Jill Coleman May 20, 2026 Duration: 1:00:03

Trying to find love has been a shit show since… well, forever. We’re just getting better and better with age, but the dating scene, and let’s be honest, men in general, seem to be getting worse. Dating apps are dead, singles events make us feel like pigs being sold for slaughter, and meeting someone out in the wild is next to impossible. Even if you meet someone, the chance that they know what they want in a relationship, are emotionally mature, AND you find them attractive is rare, too. All that said, we’re still holding on to hope that the right person is out there. Cynicism feels safe, but we still believe in magic.


We’re too old and tired for NYC [2:05]

A less than stellar AI event [6:51]

No more ice-breaker activities [15:24]

Lore-dumping [20:19]

Living your “truth” [23:21]

Men aren’t suffering enough [25:15]

The state of dating apps [30:02]

Attempting to stay optimistic [35:10]

Safety in cynicism [37:01]

Love can’t be understood via algorithm [41:01]

Where do you even meet people now? [42:20]

Re-building communities [45:36]

Marketing ourselves [51:43]


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Hosted by Danny-J Johnson and Jill Coleman, The Best Life Podcast is a candid conversation about building a meaningful existence on your own terms. This isn't about generic advice; it's a practical exploration of how the pieces of a fulfilling life actually fit together. You'll hear discussions that connect the dots between practical ambition and personal well-being, tackling topics like smart productivity systems, the psychology behind money mindsets, and navigating relationships with honest communication. The dialogue often draws from principles of positive psychology and cultivating abundance, not as separate goals, but as integrated parts of a whole. The aim is to move beyond just success in business or fitness-though those are in the mix-and toward a more cohesive vision. Each episode in this podcast is designed to challenge assumptions and offer actionable perspectives, whether the subject is entrepreneurial resilience, mental health, or redefining what personal achievement really means. It's for anyone questioning the standard blueprint and actively constructing a life that feels genuinely chosen, not accidental. Tune in for thoughtful, often unconventional, takes on self-improvement that acknowledge the messy, non-linear path of real growth.
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