#shouldaswipedleft

This week’s episode: Another Shoulda Swiped Left, with Hannah and Jake! It has been a busy month in lots of ways and Hannah has stuff to talk about. The news is not all bad, but human relationships are never without complications. Jake and Hannah have different approaches to dealing with guys who go M.I.A.. You’ll see what I mean when you tune in to this interesting and enlightening episode.

Next week: it’s a return to Mightier Than the Sword, the advice podcast for writers! Co-host Stephanie Spaulding brings a question from an astrophysicist who wants to try his hand at fiction writing but is challenged by the prospect of creating character through dialogue. (One of our less orthodox suggestions: eavesdropping). We also have some more socially acceptable strategies.

As always, if you have dating stories or are seeking writing advice or the chance to add your two cents on either topic, send an email to [email protected], with either “Shoulda Swiped Left” or “Mightier Than the Sword” in the subject line. We ALL want to hear from you!

Episode 85: Shoulda Swiped Left #16! Hannah and I share two fabulous dating stories, then Jake hops on and the three of us talk about a variety of things, from long-flight sleep strategies to what to do in New Zealand. Jake wants to officiate at a wedding that got its start on Tinder, thanks in some part to Jake and Amir. It seems that both of my kids are planning romantic getaways with non-romantic partners. It’s not your typical Shoulda Swiped Left episode, but it does offer a window on Hurwitz nuclear family dynamics, which this week spanned continents, times zones, and hangovers. What can I say? It’s genuine and unique. Tune in!

Next week it’s back to short fiction. I am considering writing a story about how I broke my wrist on vacation here in Puerto Rico. I’d call it For God’s Sake Don’t Break Your Wrist on Vacation in Puerto Rico. Mightier Than the Sword returns when Stephanie Spaulding does—she’s in Italy, poor thing. Speaking of which, if you’re seeking writing advice, write to [email protected] and pit Mightier Than the Sword in the subject line. On-line daters out there: same email address, but write to me and Hannah with Shoulda Swiped Left in the subject line. We’d all love to hear from you!

This weeks’ Easy Chair episode: Shoulda Swiped Left #11. Let Hannah’s dating life distract you briefly from the epic political business at hand. She has dated three guys. She tells Jake, who joins us remotely, that he is right about her having to be more open-minded, at least when it comes to entertaining points of view (though this doesn’t have to apply to love interests). Hannah can change her mind and not apologize for it. I had to bleep out someone’s name! It’s a very, very real conversation that sheds light on some interesting small but important relationship epiphanies.

Send those dating stories to us at [email protected]! Next week: an unforgettable memoir piece by the inimitable Stephanie Spaulding.