It’s not unusual to date the same kind of person again and again, but Carolyn didn’t want to do that. Following a breakup, she decided to date a wide variety of types of men so that she could identify the qualities she wanted in a long-term partner. She named her adventure the “Fifty First Dates Project.” Find out what happened, what she learned during her two and a half year dating odyssey, and whether it led her to her Mr. Yes.

Season 4, Episode 10

Carolyn Lee Arnold’s new book, Fifty First Dates After Fifty: A Memoir, can be purchased on Amazon or from your local bookstore.

Learn more about Carolyn and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.

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The saying “timing is everything” definitely applies to dating. Comedian Erin Foley’s three year relationship had just ended when she and Sara went out on their first date. The evening went hilariously sideways. Hear what happened next and whether time was on their side.

Season 4, Episode 6

Enjoy more of Erin Foley’s comedy and find out where she’ll be performing next.

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Olivia returns to the podcast to talk about a dating app match that was made in the US and led to a first date in Europe. Olivia and Robert texted regularly for three weeks before they met. She was sensing strong chemistry and a deep connection with him as their conversation progressed. Was Olivia right? Discover what happened when they had their debut date in London.

Season 4, Episode 5

If you’re going on a first date in London, Olivia recommends The Mulwray cocktail bar.

Photo by Lucas Davies on Unsplash

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“Why am I not married yet?” is a question Leelah asked herself. She’d expected to be married long before she reached her late 40s. Leelah knew what she wanted and needed from a healthy loving relationship, but hadn’t found it with any of her ex-boyfriends. One night, not long after a breakup, she showed up at a potluck dinner with a rotisserie chicken. So did Jack. Was that a sign that they had something, in addition to a fondness for poultry, in common? Find out.

Season 4, Episode 2

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It’s said that you need to know yourself before you can know who the right partner is for you. Isabel returns to the podcast to talk about how the unexpected happened when she focused on her own personal growth and embraced her vulnerabilities.

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Season 3, Episode 11

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Are you able to sense true chemistry and connection from texts, calls, and virtual dates? Or can you only sense true chemistry in person? Lexi returns to talk about her date with Jerome. After lots of phone conversations, she had already imagined a future with him. And then they met. Was she right? Find out.

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Season 3, Episode 9

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Should you give a guy a second chance? That’s a question Anne asked herself when she and Mike reconnected five years after their work romance ended. Tune in to find out what happened when she decided to give their long-distance relationship a try again.

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Season 3, Episode 5

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Is it possible to find love when you least expect it? Penny is a teacher in her 40s who’d given up on online dating. When the pandemic hit, she got creative and used her passion for cosplay to uplift her students. She never imagined where this act of kindness would lead her.

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Season 3, Episode 4

Photo courtesy of Point Blank Shot Photography.

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Some women know exactly what they want in a life partner or future husband. Lexi spent years running her successful company. With the little free time she had to date, she never wavered from the list of qualities she wanted in a soulmate. Was Sam the man she was seeking? Find out.

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Season 3, Episode 2

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Can your intuition steer your wrong? In our Season 3 premiere, Jessica discloses what happened after she took a chance and asked a guy out on a date. Sean and Jessica seemed compatible at first. Then she made a shocking discovery.

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Season 3, Episode 1

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