Platonic Partner Podcast
1) Ep 11: Adventures in Ace Dating
In this episode Bret admits that it's hard to take your own advice, as we revisit some of his early experiences of dating while polyamorous and ace.
2) Ep 10: Stress & Dating Three People
In this episode, we talk about the emotions and stressors related to both polyamorous dating and the tension of day-to-day life.
3) Ep 9: The Performance of It All
From gender roles to dating (and even recording a podcast), so much of what we do is a performance. In this episode, we look back at some of our early conversations about anxiety, dating, and the valu...Show More
4) Ep 8: Everything is Made Up
In this episode, we revisit some of our early conversations (rants?) about feminism, relationship anarchy and heteronormative dynamics to see how our own perspectives have evolved.
5) Ep 7: First Time in a Gay Bar
In this episode, Nicole talks about her first experience visiting a gay bar after a break-up. We also talk about the importance of finding queer community and friendships in adulthood.
6) Ep 6: Labels and Patriarchy
In this episode, we talk about finding our queer labels, considering diverse styles of polyamory, and exploring the role social expectations play in enforcing compulsory heteronormativity. Tiffany als...Show More
7) Ep 5: Heartbreak Bandaids
In this episode, Bret consoles Nicole as she processes a break-up. We discuss the benefits of moving on from a relationship while appreciating the good memories, even when moving on isn’t what we want...Show More
8) Ep 4: The Break Up
In this episode, Nicole talks with her first ever girlfriend about their break-up. We talk through old arguments, read break-up messages, and offer advice to anyone who wants to stay friends with thei...Show More
9) Ep 3: We Were Every Lesbian Stereotype
In this episode, Nicole and her first girlfriend talk about how they met, bonded over astrology, and started a not-so-casual long-distance lesbian relationship during the pandemic. We also talk about ...Show More
10) Ep 2: Just a Casual Thing
When Nicole first started dating women, it was going to be a casual thing until she experienced romantic attraction for the first time. In this episode, we talk about dating other people, refusing to ...Show More