Best Ali Amp Erica Podcasts (2024)

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170. The Second Therapy Jeff One ft. Jeff Guenther 1:27:53

6h ago1:27:53

1:27:53

Back by popular demand, Therapy Jeff (aka Jeff Guenther, LPC) is on the pod answering your burning questions. We dive into topics such as: what does it mean if I attract emotionally available people? How to approach pre-marital counseling? What does it mean to “settle” and how do I know if I am? As always, Jeff’s advice is on point with some laughs…

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169. The Deeper Questions One 1:19:02

4h ago1:19:02

1:19:02

Erica & Ali are getting deep this week, going through all sorts of questions you can use to connect on first dates, in early dating, or even when already in a relationship. We’re answering our favorite ones plus listing a few you probably shouldn’t ask. Let’s start having some more interesting conversations! In Updates, Erica meets a new man (or is…

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168. The A Little Nudge One ft. Erika Ettin 1:01:28

2d ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Erica & Ali are diving into the apps with dating coach & app expert Erika Ettin of @alittlenudge. We talk about whether it really matters what opener you send (hint: YES), how to deal with dating app burnout, and why Erika recommends dating NATO (not attached to outcome). But first, Erica is back from a rejuvenating Bachelorette weekend while Ali h…

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167. The Roundup One 1:08:15

18d ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Erica & Ali are bouncing around in a roundup episode this week, chatting about recent dating-related news items. First, we have some updates from last week’s ep! Then, we dive into the risks of buying a house with someone you’re not married to (Tom & Ariana, anyone?) and discuss why dating apps have been on a downswing. Erica has a “friendly” updat…

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166. The Female Friendships One ft. Danielle Bayard Jackson 1:20:04

26d ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Ali & Erica are back for another episode about friendship, featuring incredible friendship coach, Danielle Bayard Jackson! Danielle’s upcoming book, Fighting for Our Friendships, is all about the science behind women’s relationships and she brings us SO much knowledge: from deepening your bond with an acquaintance, to the influence our friends have…

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165. The First Date One 1:31:25

28d ago1:31:25

1:31:25

Ali & Erica have a first date guide for you this week! We’re breaking down everything you need to know: getting from dating app convo to date, pre-date texting guidelines, first date arrival logistics, conversation tips to avoid and awkwardness, and so much more. In Updates, Erica finds out why people call LA “Flake City” as she prepares for multip…

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164. The Ick One 1:12:19

1M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Have you ever gotten the ick from a match or a date? Ali & Erica have rounded up all sorts of icks from the listeners and we’re debating them on this week’s episode. It’s a fun and silly one this week! In Updates, Ali goes on a thoughtful fourth date with Mr. Worldwide. Meanwhile, Erica is excited to be back in LA for a while, making swiping easier…

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163. The Pretty Much Done One ft. Julia Mazur 1:29:38

1M ago1:29:38

1:29:38

Have you ever considered picking up and moving to a new city? Julia Mazur, host of the Pretty Much Done podcast, did just that. Having spent her whole life in Los Angeles, she moved to Austin after a break up and has never been happier. And, in addition, to her move, we get into a great discussion about hyper-independence and how it can affect rela…

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162. The Thirteenth Hot Topics One 1:11:11

2M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Ali & Erica are back with questions submitted by you, the listeners! We start with the age-old question: should you give a ghost a second chance? Then, a listener has a crush at work - how can she get this man on a date? Or should she give up? And lastly, we advise a listener who is about to visit a long-distance situationship. But first, Ali has q…

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161. The Ask A Matchmaker One ft. Maria Avgitidis 1:35:16

2M ago1:35:16

1:35:16

Your calls have been answered…Matchmaker Maria is back on the pod!! We’re answering all sorts of listener questions, Ask A Matchmaker style. For example: how do you balance a hoe phase with dating intentionally? What should you learn about someone before sleeping with them? And so much more… In Updates, Ali has an awesome first date with Mr. Worldw…

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160. The Meeting IRL One 1:14:45

2M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

How do people meet IRL these days?! Are there things we can be doing, places we can going, openers we can be using to make it all feel easier? This week, Ali & Erica are breaking down their best tips on meeting people “in the wild” plus sharing some of yours. We cover everything from body language when you’re out alone to opening lines for a cute s…

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159. The Hello Hayes One ft. Alexandra Hayes 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Ali & Erica are welcoming an advice column legend to the pod this week…it’s Hello Hayes, answering all your questions about friendships! We start by diving into her Six Besties Theory and then get to your questions - ranging from navigating a friendship breakup to feeling like the odd one out in your friend group. In Updates, the girls report back …

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158. The Test Test Manifest One 1:25:34

3M ago1:25:34

1:25:34

Dating apps getting sued? Financial columnist scammed out of $50k? Ali & Erica reading a book about manifesting? We’re rounding up the week’s most unbelievable stories on this week’s episode. Tune in for our (non-lawyer) verdicts on the dating app case, our advice for future scam attempts, and the kickoff to the next few weeks of attempting to mani…

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157. The Twelfth Hot Topics One 1:10:09

3M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Ali & Erica are answering your questions this week! First, a listener worries she’s slipping into a FWB situation. Next, we give advice for letting someone know you’re newly single (hint: do not use the company Slack). Next, a listener wonders why her first dates keep getting “friends only” vibes from her - is she doing something wrong? And lastly,…

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156. The Third Fertility One ft. Jordana Abraham 1:12:27

3M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Ali & Erica are continuing our fertility series with a third installment this week, welcoming Jordana Abraham back to the pod. In this deeply vulnerable episode, Jordana opens up about her fertility journey navigating pregnancy loss and the IVF process. We discuss the emotional toll this has taken and how she’s handled each step along the way. In U…

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155. The First Race & Dating One 1:28:28

3M ago1:28:28

1:28:28

Ali & Erica are starting a long-awaited series, race and dating, and we kick things off as Erica interviews Ali about her experiences as a multiracial woman. Ali relates what it was like growing up in mostly-white spaces, how that impacted her world (and self) view, and ultimately her dating life. We look forward to more episodes in the future digg…

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154. The F The Fairytale One ft. Damona Hoffman 1:32:49

4M ago1:32:49

1:32:49

Ali & Erica welcome an OG of dating advice to the pod this week - Damona Hoffman, author of the new book “F The Fairytale” and host of the Dates & Mates podcast. We get into topics such as Damona’s best tips for dating mindset, how the online dating landscape has changed in her 15 years of coaching, and how race has played a role in her own dating …

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153. The Fifth Ask A 30-Something Man One 1:25:25

4M ago1:25:25

1:25:25

Ali & Erica are joined by Zach, a 30-something man whose friends are managing his Hinge profile. We talk about how (and why) this arrangement came to be plus what he’s learned from having someone else set up his dates. And, has it been a success? Listen and find out! But first, Erica and Ali continue to update on outcomes from Dating App Sunday. In…

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152. The Birth Order One 57:46

4M ago57:46

57:46

Should firstborns always date lastborns? Are lastborn-lastborn relationships doomed? Or does it even matter? We’re finding out in this week’s episode, using research from around the web plus listener experiences (and our own!). Plus, a listener calls in with a PSA about gift card scams. In Updates, Ali & Erica both swung for the fences on Dating Ap…

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151. The Eleventh Hot Topics One 1:00:58

4M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Ali & Erica are answering your questions in a Hot Topics episode this week! First, a listener has a crush on a friend of a friend…does he like her back? Second, a listener wonders how to know if she’s experiencing the slow burn or just a lack of attraction. Lastly, a listener runs into an ex while on a date. Should she reach out? In Updates, Erica …

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150. ‪The Have Him At Hello One 1:30:01

5M ago1:30:01

1:30:01

Ali & Erica are reviewing the first dating book Ali ever read (15 years ago!!) this week - Have Him At Hello by Rachel Greenwald. The author interviewed 1,000 men about why they didn’t want second dates and we’re debating how her findings apply to modern dating. Ali & Erica both identify (mostly) with The Boss Lady…how about you? In Updates, Ali & …

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149. The Masculinity One ft. Rachel Sievers, M.S. 1:21:14

5M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

What is masculinity, anyway? How can you identify someone with healthy masculinity? How about someone who wants to equitably divide the mental load of a relationship? Rachel Sievers, M.S. - retired psychotherapist and host of The Answer To Everything Podcast - is here to help. In Updates, Erica gets set up from an unexpected place and Ali goes on a…

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148. The Smart Dating One ft. Bela Gandhi 1:16:58

5M ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Bela Gandhi, dating coach and founder of Smart Dating Academy, joins us this week to answer your questions! Tune in to find out why she insists her clients do video dates before IRL dates, one of the steps in her tried and true method to help her clients find partnership, particularly later in life or after divorce. In Updates, Ali may have discove…

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147. The 2023 Wrapped One 1:13:11

5M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

How did 2023 go for us? We’re breaking it down this week. How many first dates did we go on? What lessons did we learn? And did we succeed at “more kissing, less crying”?? Plus, we’re sharing what you, the listeners, learned this year. In updates, Ali is feeling meh about seeing Billy Joel again and the ladies announce their next NYC live show on S…

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146. The Mother Daughter One 1:15:06

5M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

In honor of our recently-launched mother/daughter trip to Portugal, Ali & Erica have invited their moms on the show! We’re answering your questions: everything from who our moms think we should date to their best tips for lasting relationships. Get a glimpse into our relationships before the trip and learn more about the itinerary at the links in e…

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145. The Gifts For Men One ft. Sebastian Conelli & Robbie Nunes 1:06:28

6M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

It’s that time of year where we all agonize over what to get the men in our lives, whether they’re partners, brothers, sons, or friends. So Ali & Erica sat down with Sebastian Conelli & Robbie Nunes, co-hosts of the Loud About Nothing podcast, to talk gifts. The four of us reveal the best (and worst) gifts we’ve ever gotten plus brainstorm ideas fo…

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144. The Marry Him One 1:21:44

6M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Are you too picky? Ali & Erica aim to find out this week as we dive into a book that regularly makes the rounds on social media: "Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough" by Lori Gottlieb. We discuss things that used to be dealbreakers but aren’t any more, whether women need to “settle” more, and how we each navigate our preferences in…

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143. The Waiting for Marriage One ft. Paul Schissler 1:21:38

6M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Are you waiting for marriage? Or just curious what dating is like for someone who is? Comedian (and Erica’s former roommate - literally, ROOMmate) Paul Schissler joins us to chat about his journey doing just that. We answer listener questions ranging from when to divulge to people you’re dating to how to ensure you’re on the same page with what pos…

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142. The Different Cities One 1:17:01

6M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Have you ever thought that your city is the worst for dating? Turns out most of our listeners do…so Ali & Erica are putting that to the test this week. We’re “traveling” to different cities in our dating apps and reporting back on our findings - plus sharing feedback from the listeners! Did we skip your city? Let us know at findingmrheight.com/podc…

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141. The Second Fertility One ft Dr. Peter Klatsky 1:27:51

7M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

We’re back with the second installment of our fertility series, interviewing a very special guest - Erica’s doctor at Spring Fertility, Dr. Peter Klatsky! We start out by busting a few fertility myths and then get into questions from our listeners! Dr. Klatsky advises us on selecting a fertility provider, pulls back the curtain on egg freezing stat…

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140. The Tenth Hot Topics One 1:23:47

7M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Ali & Erica are taking listener questions (and bring back Weird or Nah!) in this week’s Hot Topics episode. First, we debate a listener’s screenshot dilemma and discuss setting boundaries in early dating. Then, we discuss how (or if) to tell a friend you think she’s settling. And finally, a listener writes in for advice on working with her ex who i…

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139. The UnF*ck Your Brain One ft. Kara Loewentheil 1:27:53

7M ago1:27:53

1:27:53

Are you supervising your brain? Do you even know how? Kara Loewentheil, J.D., Master Certified Coach, and host of the UnF*ck Your Brain podcast is here to help. On this week’s episode, we explore topics of anxiety, particularly in the bedroom, and how to navigate through them. Kara explains how she worked to re-train her thoughts and we dive into h…

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138. The Life Coach One ft. Rachelle Indra 1:20:09

7M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

Are you skeptical about life coaches? Rachelle Indra, who literally is one herself, was too! Ali & Erica are truly enthralled by her insights this week, so much so that we actually had to FORCE ourselves to end the interview. In particular, we dive deep into moving through heartbreak & healing going into a new relationship. We also touch on balanci…

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137. The r/AskMen One 1:14:03

7M ago1:14:03

1:14:03

What do men wish women knew about them?? Well, we asked them for you (and pulled even more insights from around the internet). We hear about things like: avoiding subtlety/hints, how men don’t want to keep chasing you, and gosh darnit it’s nice to be the little spoon sometimes! But first, The Drummer’s performance does not live up to Erica’s expect…

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136. The City Confessions One ft. Mariann Yip 1:18:57

8M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Have you wondered what the transition is like from single and dating to being in a relationship? Author and lifestyle blogger Mariann Yip is telling Ali & Erica all about how she went from publishing a book about her NYC dating life to starting a family…all within a year! We chat about first dates, feeling lonely in parenthood, and letting go of wh…

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135. The Tenth Grab Bag One 53:12

8M ago53:12

53:12

Ali & Erica are taking rapid fire listener questions this week in the latest Grab Bag episode! Topics range from defining “exclusive” vs “official,” determining if someone is ready to date, setting boundaries with advice from friends, to ending a date. In updates, Ali is crushing her IRL activities challenge (but hasn’t forgotten about the apps!) a…

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134. The 37 & Single One ft. Jared Freid 1:41:03

8M ago1:41:03

1:41:03

Jared Freid is fresh off his hilarious Netflix special, 37 & Single, and answering your listener questions! What’s the right way to set two people up? Are there certain dating app answers he hates seeing? And many more, followed by what might be our new favorite game: Pick The Ick. In Updates, Erica hears back from The Accountant and embarks on an …

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133. The Fiscal Femme One ft. Ashley Feinstein Gertsley 1:37:48

9M ago1:37:48

1:37:48

We’re talking finances this week, with Ashley Feinstein Gertsley, CFP and founder of The Fiscal Femme. Are you wondering where/how to start investing? And if you’re even ready to do that? Or maybe you’re trying to create and stick to a spending plan. Ali & Erica learn some things too as we dive into all things money. But first, Erica has an update …

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132. The Hypothetical One 1:30:09

9M ago1:30:09

1:30:09

If you knew you’d meet the person you’re going to marry in 5 years, would you still date? Would you rather win the lottery or find your soulmate? Ali & Erica debate some fun dating hypotheticals this week. Tune in for what Erica would say to a room full of people she’s slept with and why Ali would just break into song. In updates, Erica shoots her …

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131. The Ninth Hot Topics One 1:29:08

9M ago1:29:08

1:29:08

Ali & Erica are back with in-depth listener questions, otherwise known as Hot Topics! This week, we discuss: reaching back out to someone you rejected (or always wondering what if), managing emotions when someone you’re dating updates their app profile, & who should initiate a first date. In updates, Erica goes on a puzzling first date and successf…

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130.5. The Bonus One 28:03

9M ago28:03

28:03

This bonus episode features an exclusive Patreon preview to stay on track with Ali and Erica’s dating updates. Ali recaps an awkward first date that never seems to end, while Erica finds herself in a scenario where she’s fighting her instincts. If you'd like to hear our personal updates before everyone else as well as other exclusive content, join …

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130. Listener Storytime: Sexual Assault 1:31:10

9M ago1:31:10

1:31:10

TRIGGER WARNING This episode centers around sexual assault. This week, we welcome on two incredible listeners to tell their stories. They each offer a deep perspective on both their experiences and their lives since - we can’t thank them enough for their vulnerability. If you’re out there resonating with this episode, please know you are not alone.…

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129. The Men Love Bitches One 1:16:09

10M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Do men really love bitches? What IS a bitch, anyway? And can we take anything away from a book that was written over 20 years ago?? Ali & Erica debate a list of “attraction principles” from the recently-resurged bestseller book, “Why Men Love Bitches” by Sherry Argov to find out. In Updates, Erica channels vacation energy with some IRL encounters a…

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128. The Wedding Etiquette One ft. Roark 1:49:04

10M ago1:49:04

1:49:04

She’sssss backkkkkk!!!!! Ali & Erica welcome former FMH cohost Roark back onto the pod as our guest this week. With Ali fresh off a bachelorette party, the three dive into wedding etiquette (especially wedding guest etiquette). Can you ask for a plus one? When is it appropriate to leave a wedding? And for goodness sake, can we please stop trying to…

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127. The Jewish Matchmaking One ft. Pamela Rae Schuller 1:18:47

10M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Pamela Rae Schuller is more than one thing - she’s more than Tourette Syndrome, she’s more than her stint on Jewish Matchmaking, and she’s encouraging you to embrace your whole self, too. Together, we cover a wide range of topics, including dating with a disability, matchmaking, and achieving self-love. In Updates, Erica receives a voice memo from …

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126. The Wedding Toast One 1:11:15

10M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

For those of you who don’t know us…we’re sharing do’s and don’ts on wedding speeches, from both our own experiences and yours! How long should they be? Are certain topics off limits? And can anything be worse than a 45-minute lecture on the Boy Scout motto?? But first, Ali & Erica both have first dates coming up! Ali’s is her first HingeX match and…

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125. The Embarrassing One 1:17:02

11M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Things take a lighter turn this week, as Ali & Erica pull back the curtain on past embarrassing dating moments…and share yours! We crack up over everything from first date stomach issues to surprise queefs. In updates, Ali has a Tinder penpal (for now) and Erica enjoys some family time. Timestamps: Topic talk begins at around minute 39. If you'd li…

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124. The First Fertility One 1:46:41

11M ago1:46:41

1:46:41

Do you have updated information on your fertility? This week, we share our journeys discovering our own and Ali details her egg freezing process. We discuss seeking fertility testing, administering egg freezing shots by yourself, and navigating dating while going through any of this. In updates, Ali bites the bullet on HingeX and has the stats on h…

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123. The Oversharing One ft. Jordana Abraham & Dr. Naomi Bernstein 1:32:26

11M ago1:32:26

1:32:26

We’re oversharing this week! Ali & Erica welcome Jordana Abraham & Dr. Naomi Bernstein of the Oversharing podcast to the FMH family this week. The four answer several deep-dive listener questions including: how to maintain hope when early-stage dating keeps ending, approaching the engagement conversation with a partner, and deciding whether somethi…

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122. The Marrying For Money One 1:00:54

11M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Have you ever thought about marrying for money? Ali & Erica can’t help you with that, but we’re breaking down some financial stats that may surprise you when it comes to getting married vs not. And spoiler alert, there’s way more on the topic where this came from. Let us know what else you want to hear! In Updates, Ali & Erica are back from Greece!…

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