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Ask a Matchmaker

Maria Avgitidis
Relationships
Matchmaking
Online Dating
Dating Apps
Sex Education
Bumble
Kink Exploration
F the Fairy Tale
Agape Match
Dating
Intimacy Scheduling
Sexual Communication
Dating Myths
Comedy
Dating Profiles
Social Anxiety
Ghosting
Awkwardness
Relationship Advice
Erectile Dysfunction

Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're look... more

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Maria sits down with journalist and podcast host Nayeema Raza for a sharp, funny, deeply insightful conversation about the rise of AI dating companions, why posting your partner now feels embarrassing, and how Zohran Mamdani's love story gives real h... more

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Maria sits down with NYU professor and AI pioneer Vasant Dhar for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives! They break down the rise of AI companions, the risks of sharing personal information with... more

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Matchmaker Maria sits down with therapist Rebecca Marcus to explore how millennial women can break toxic dating patterns and build meaningful, healthy relationships. They discuss attachment styles, nervous system regulation, and how urgency and anxie... more

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Recent Guests

Vasant Dhar
Distinguished professor at NYU Stern School of Business and author of Thinking With Machines
NYU Stern School of Business
Episode: How Can You Fall In Love With Your AI Companion? ft Vasant Dhar, Ph.D
Rebecca Marcus
A therapist who helps millennial women in New York City break toxic dating patterns and find meaningful, joyful relationships
RM Psychotherapy
Episode: Confusing Chemistry for Compatibility ft Rebecca Marcus
Jenny Zigrino
Comedian, writer, and actress
Episode: I'm Having a Baby Without a Partner ft Jenny Zigrino
Vera Papisova
Award-winning journalist and editor known for her groundbreaking reporting on gender, sexuality, and internet culture.
Episode: Dated the Far Right. They Didn't Believe Her ft. Vera Papisova
Allora Dannon
Writer, hopeless romantic, and accidental late bloomer spokesperson
Author of Who Is She? A Late Bloomer's Survival Guide
Episode: How to Start Dating When You Never Have ! with Allora Dannon
Dr. Melissa Robinson Brown
Licensed clinical psychologist specializing in helping high-achieving women navigate love and success
Episode: Does Success Hurt Your Dating Life? Off with Dr. Mel | Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker Maria
Rachel Janfaza
Founder of The Up and Up and writer of The Up and Up Newsletter
The Up and Up
Episode: Gen Z Divide on Marriage Children and the Meaning of Success with Rachel Janfaza | Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker Maria
Radha Patel
Dallas-based matchmaker and founder of Single Tushadi
Single Tushadi
Episode: The Truth Behind Indian Matchmaking with Matchmaker Radha Patel | Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker Maria
Yanni Smavrianos
Husband to Matchmaker Crisula and guest sharing insights on relationship longevity
Episode: How Young Love Lasts | Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker Maria

Host

Maria Avgitidis
Host and fourth-generation matchmaker, offering no-nonsense advice on dating and relationships while featuring various guests who share insightful perspectives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 631 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    Maria clearly puts in a ton of time researching and preparing for these episodes. She usually knows the background of the guest well and if they’re an author, she’s read their work.

    I really like the cohosting format that brings in the cohosts’ perspective without it being overwhelming.

    Maria is also just a thoughtful and smart woman, host, and interviewer. It’s lovely to hear and I appreciate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brightlight37
    United States2 months ago
  • Let your guests speak

    What’s the point of inviting guests and experts if they can’t finish one thought or point without being interrupted and the conversation sidetracked. We turned the most recent episode into a game. Can Maria let her guest finish one thought? The answer is NO.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stop!Interrupting
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the different views

    Maria!! I paused today’s solo-episode to rate & review the pod because:

    1–I love the variety of guests and opinions that rotate throughout the show, it’s well-rounded and not a typical “do what we say” type dating podcast

    2–But yes, please incorporate more solo episodes! It feels like a sit down chat with a wise girlfriend and I love it when they’re peppered in!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaylaDodd
    United States5 months ago
  • Great quick tips

    Love listening to this podcast when I need some new inspo and insight for navigating the dating world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eirick10
    United States6 months ago
  • Uncalled For

    I’ve been a fan for a while even though we disagree politically and politics are constantly brought up. Today I received a nasty email from Maria completely bashing conservative men in a lengthy note and viscous tone. The email was not only disturbing, but out of line and beyond strange. Maria and her team should be ashamed of themselves. You have fans from all walks of life & were called the silently majority for a reason. There’s more of us than you realize. It’s an automatic unfollow for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AllyFifiCat
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the variety of guests and the unique insights shared about relationships and dating.
Some audience members appreciate the practicality and relevance of the topics discussed, indicating the show's success in addressing real-life dating challenges.
Positive feedback highlights the straightforward advice given and the humor that accompanies serious discussions of love.
Others express disappointment with political discussions woven into the advice, suggesting it may detract from the primary focus on relationships.
There are critiques regarding the host's interruptions during guest discussions, causing some to feel the guests' perspectives are minimized.

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Confusing Chemistry for Compatibility ft Rebecca Marcus
Q: How do you suggest walking back when you make a conversation about something, but then realize that what's actually bothering you is something else?
Communication is key; bring up the discrepancy in expectations, and start a conversation about what both of you want to clarify for moving forward.
We Were Never Meant to Date Alone
Q: Is it dishonest to be on Tinder for the sex and on Hinge for love?
You can use both apps, but you need to manage expectations and communicate clearly about what you want from each.
Dated the Far Right. They Didn't Believe Her ft. Vera Papisova
Q: What do you think about media literacy and its importance in today's world?
Media literacy is crucial for independent thinking and understanding how information is presented.
How to Start Dating When You Never Have ! with Allora Dannon
Q: What advice would you give to someone who's currently experiencing what you experienced in your 20s and early 30s?
Acknowledge that your mind can lie to you about your worthiness. It's about the opportunities yet to come, rather than being unworthy of your dreams.
Does Success Hurt Your Dating Life? Off with Dr. Mel | Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker Maria
Q: How can someone avoid dating someone who feels threatened by their success?
Encourage open communication about initial expectations, ensure that both partners are actively planning dates and investing in the relationship, and assess emotional compatibility rather than financial benchmarks.

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Recent guests on Ask a Matchmaker include:

1. Vasant Dhar
2. Rebecca Marcus
3. Jenny Zigrino
4. Vera Papisova
5. Allora Dannon
6. Dr. Melissa Robinson Brown
7. Rachel Janfaza
8. Radha Patel

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