2026 Dating Trends: Chalance, Friendfluence, Voice Notes, and More
Release Date: 02/16/2026
The Snack: Fast Food Wars, Timothee Chalamet, and Marathon Chaos
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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: McDonald’s CEO product launch flop + competitor responses Power ranking of the best fast food items Timothee Chalamet’s shades ballet and opera Love is Blind political bias Daryl Hannah speaks out about her Love Story portrayal Headlines: Kristi Noem’s new fake job, LA Marathon chaos and medal drama, Dak Prescott engagement called off Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for live show tickets more. Thank you to our partners this week: Shopify: See...
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How to Investigate, Detect Lies, and Catch a Catfish with the Dating Detectives
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We all know women are the FBI when it comes to dating, and we are diving in deep with the hosts of The Dating Detectives podcast – private investigator Mackenzie Fultz and comedian Hanna Anderson. We discuss how to catch liars, cheaters, catfishes, and DOGfishes, how to find someone online, the number one red flag when newly dating someone, why you can never trust a photo, “Are we dating the same guy?” Facebook groups, and when to be suspicious if a guy tells you his ex was crazy or he’s cheated in the past. We also discuss the day-to-day of being a PI and how to become one (for...
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The Snack: Jim Carrey Clone, Love Story, and “Daddy Issues” with Andrew Collin
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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Zendaya and Tom Holland are married Jim Carrey clone conspiracy theory Benny Blanco defends his dirty feet Sofia Franklyn’s new book Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette RHONY cast revealed Headlines: Ballerina Farm’s Hannah Neeleman pregnant with baby #9, Epstein ‘Walk of Shame”, and US hockey teams at SNL Follow Andrew on Instagram . Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for live show tickets and more. Thank you to our partners this week:...
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I Love Men (and That’s the Problem) with Liz Plank
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We are thrilled to have journalist/author/podcaster Liz Plank join us to discuss the state of men, dating, and the country. We talk about masculinity and feminism, and the illuminating research about what type of society benefits both genders the most. We dive into dating and mating – which careers are the best and worst to date (ie. actors vs. athletes), what to do when you know your “type” is wrong for you, why women should be pickier when selecting a partner, and the decision of having kids. Lastly, we talk about the state of the world and Liz’s impactful advice for coping in these...
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The Snack: Punch the Monkey, Love is Blind, and Hockey Winners and Losers
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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Punch the monkey US figure skater Alysa Liu Both USA hockey teams winning the gold (and what happened next) Flava Flav >>> Kash Patel Love is Blind recap and (revised) predictions America’s Next Top Model documentary Headlines: RIP Eric Dane, Mormon Wives S4 trailer, Bree from Tell Me Lies comes out Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for live show tickets and more! Thank you to our partners this week: Rocket Money: Reach your...
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Is It Me…or Are My Friends Leaving Me Out?
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It’s a friendship episode, and we’re focusing on feeling left out, whether it’s being excluded from a group, feeling distance from a bestie, friends you introduced becoming closer, or not being part of someone’s wedding when you expected to be. We chat about the pain of these experiences and how to navigate them, and break down listener emails and whether the friendships are salvageable. We’re also discussing if a trio of best friends can ever work, whether or not to invite someone to your wedding, clout chasing friends, and toxic mom groups. Before we get into the topic, Ashley...
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The Snack: Wuthering Heights, Tell Me Lies Finale, and Olympic Confessions
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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Olympic tea: Condom shortage, cheating confession, and French figure skater controversy What we would win if it were an Olympic sport "Wuthering Heights" review Tell Me Lies series finale Love is Blind predictions Headlines: Hudson Williams hard launches girlfriend, Blake and Justin go to court, Chappell Roan leaves agency after Epstein revelation Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for show tickets and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Shopify: See...
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2026 Dating Trends: Chalance, Friendfluence, Voice Notes, and More
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What does dating look like in 2026? We are defining and breaking down six dating trends for the year – from “hot take dating” to “friendfluence” to “chalance” – and also discussing what romance looks like in the current landscape, how voice notes can vet potential dates, and more. Before we get into the topic, we’re talking about what might be the best piece of dating advice out there, clarifying our anniversary, and sharing an incident where Ashley forgot she was married. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for more. Thank you to our partners...
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The Snack: Benito Bowl, Epic Trolling, and the Craziest Olympic Sports
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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Winter Olympics tea: JD Vance getting booed/NBC censoring, Penisgate continues, medals are breaking The most unbelievable (and horny) Olympic sports Tom Brady running game on Alix Earle Cardi B and Stefon Diggs allegedly breaking up during the Super Bowl Bad Bunny halftime show (and the TPUSA alternative show) Headlines: Jill Zarin, Gossip Girl sequel, MAGA Fest cancellations, Nancy Guthrie updates, Ja Rule’s plane fight, JordOn Hudson Follow us on...
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How to Enjoy Your Life Even if You Hate Your Job feat. Guy Winch
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This episode is truly a game changer for anyone struggling with work stress, work life balance, or honestly, just having a job in general (so, everyone?) We are welcoming back psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch to tell us how not to let work run (and ruin) your life. We discuss how to actually turn off after work, boundaries when you work from home, a ritual for curing the Sunday Scaries and not dreading Monday morning, learning how to appreciate your job (but also, when you should quit), and tips for vacationing better including his “triple dip” theory. We also discuss work...
info_outlineWhat does dating look like in 2026? We are defining and breaking down six dating trends for the year – from “hot take dating” to “friendfluence” to “chalance” – and also discussing what romance looks like in the current landscape, how voice notes can vet potential dates, and more. Before we get into the topic, we’re talking about what might be the best piece of dating advice out there, clarifying our anniversary, and sharing an incident where Ashley forgot she was married. Enjoy!
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