We all know that facing challenges in life makes us more resilient, stronger, more capable, and better at handling whatever life throws at us, but where should those challenges be coming from? This week, Sarah and Adam will discuss whether or not your partner should be the one to challenge you, and if so, when those challenges are appropriate. Also this week, we have an email from an Australian listener (and Adam apologizes in advance for his terrible Australian accent), Sarah prepares for a trip to South Africa, and Adam gets ready for a Thanksgiving alone in Tulsa. The DKS Podcast is a raw ..read more

With the holidays approaching, depression can set in, for any number of reasons. Whether it's seasonal, situational, or something else, depression is real. But you're not alone, and Sarah and Adam talk about some of the better ways to deal with those holiday doldrums. Also this week, we answer an email from a listener, about an uncommunicative partner, and Sarah tells us all about her experience in Santa Fe in this week's What To See With Sarah G! More specifically, you'll hear about her time staying at Vanessie Santa Fe. (For a limited time, guests can book a romantic stay and save 25% on a ..read more

Men love to say that women date by the 6-6-6 rule - they want 6 feet, 6 inches, and 6 figures. But is this true? Is this why men are having difficulty finding dates, or is it their inability to look beyond their type? And is it settling to expand your type? This week, Adam and Sarah will talk about types and why men and women approach them differently. Also in this episode, a call about dating anxiety from a listener, Sarah explores Cape Flattery, and Adam has the most epic Sunday Funday ever, Daytona Beach style. The DKS Podcast is a raw, honest, and hilarious podcast that focuses on all asp ..read more

The amount of ignorance that many adult men (and a handful of women) have with regards to sex, sexual intercourse, and women’s bodies shouldn’t surprise us after seeing a bunch of crusty old white dudes legislate women’s bodies. But be prepared to be shocked at the depths this ignorance can reach. After this episode, Sarah and Adam both agree that no adult should be allowed to engage in any physical contact with another consenting adult until they take at least one sex education class. For the sake of humanity. Also this week, a Mormon listener wrestles with dating and calls into the DKS Hotl ..read more

We're a few years out from the big shutdown due to COVID-19, and we've moved on from being worried about the pandemic to a new normal where we pretend it's not happening anymore. This pandemic has had permanent effects on so many aspects of our lives - what has it done to dating? Sarah and Adam examine whether or not the pandemic has ruined the way dating used to be, and if so, what can we do about it? Also this week, Sarah gets baby fever? That can't be right. Oh, and we get a great email from an old white cishet dude, and two questions from listeners! We need your questions - call 407-519-01 ..read more

The Barbie movie is a billion dollar behemoth, and so many men are hemotional about it, recording himsterical podcasts, and throwing himsy fits. Is it warranted? Are men justified in crying about kenough being kenough? This week Sarah and Adam examine the pink feminist phenom and what it says about gender roles, the patriarchy, and horses. Also this week, a question from a listener about familial relationships, Sarah survives a trip to a remote cabin in Maine, and Adam takes over What to See with a review of the Origin Westminster and his time in Denver. The DKS Podcast is a raw, honest, and ..read more

Boundaries are essential to any healthy relationship. But when does it transform from a healthy boundary to unhealthy abuse? What is the line between controlling someone's behavior and setting behaviors for a respectful relationship? Sarah and Adam discuss the recent Jonah Hill controversy and talk about why his behavior was not boundary setting and that his weaponization of therapy terms to gaslight and manipulate his girlfriend is abusive and toxic. Also this week, Adam has an interesting encounter with a fan, Sarah meets up with her ex's parents, we have a call from our DKS Hotline, and Ada ..read more

Dating apps give you the opportunity to set boundaries with regards to your safety, and when people push or violate those boundaries, it's a huge red flag. Adam and Sarah talk about when it is and is not okay to find someone in real life or on social media when you don't match on a dating app. Also this week, an email from a listener, Adam gets cranky about everything, and we get an update from an old date of Adam's and a reminder about why red flags should never be collected! The DKS Podcast is a raw, honest, and hilarious podcast that focuses on all aspects of love, sex, society and culture ..read more

Tone policing is one of the most pervasive examples of male privilege and systemic misogyny in society today. Why are assertive women called bossy and shamed for their tones when assertive men are promoted? Why is society obsessed with being "ladylike" or polite as a way to censor women, especially women of color, and anyone who's femme-presenting? Even more insidious is the self-tone policing, when women apologize unnecessarily, are polite to men who don't deserve it, and judge themselves for ridiculous reasons. Adam and Sarah spend this episode talking about why it's time to stop being polit ..read more

The Facebook Group "Are We Dating The Same Guy?" that's cropped up in every city gives women a way to screen out the dirtbags, sociopaths, and narcissists, or find out if they're dating or married to one, but is there a dark side to it? Sarah and Adam discuss whether these groups are helpful or a potential horror. Also this week, an email from a listener who wants to give up on dating, Sarah discusses Medellin, Colombia in a new What to See with Sarah G segment, and we have a Seattle meetup on Thursday, June 29th from 6-8 PM at The Graduate Hotel, and it's free! Are you coming? RSVP today so w ..read more