# The State of Straight Dating Remains Desperate

An episode of [We're Obsessed](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1895295734), 21 Aug 2026, 1 h 32 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT4272720582.mp3

Jodi and Nora kick off the pod by reporting on the fresh set of recalls we’ve experienced this week. Then, they talk about some man news, including "Pablo Pledgescobar" at Penn State, Jason Kelce’s new pee-based venture, and the Goose AI controversy. Next, they dive deep into the New York Times’s recent feature, “Inside the World of High-End Matchmaking,” why the state of straight dating seems so desperate, and what’s up with the phrase “geez-o-petes.” Finally, they note two further viral instances of “geez-o-petes,” and each share their personal obsessions for the week. 00:00 A fresh set of recalls 10:49 Pablo Pledgescobar 19:38 Jason Kelce wants your pee 29:36 Goose AI controversy 43:52 NYT’s “Inside the World of High-End Matchmaking” 1:16:25 “Geez-o-petes” 1:22:07 Personal obsessions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineers: Lucy Brick and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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