you single?
A No-BS Podcast About the Single Life After 30
Welcome to You Single?—the podcast for those of us navigating singlehood in our 30s, 40s, and beyond. Hosted by your favorite friendly Sasquatch, Joel Poppert, and the fiery and fabulous Emanuela Messineo (aka “E”), this show is for anyone who’s ever swiped left, been ghosted (or done the ghosting), and questioned whether dating apps are completely broken.
We’re here to talk about the reality of single life as grown-ass adults. Dating? Sure. But also, the joys (and occasional disasters) of being unattached. From cringey first dates to the freedom of doing whatever the hell you want, we cover it all—unfiltered, unscripted, and fully embracing our middle-aged dorkiness.
Expect hilarious rants, real talk, and the occasional deep dive into why the fuck it’s so hard to meet people these days. Whether you’re actively dating, happily single, or just vibing in between, You Single? is your place to laugh, commiserate, and own this chapter of your life.
💥 Bonus Content: Midlife Uncensored 💥
For when we’re not talking about dating, we bring you Midlife Uncensored—a no-holds-barred sub-series where we rip the band-aid off midlife. From career shifts and parenting chaos to reinventing ourselves (or just trying to survive the day), this is where we get real about the highs, lows, and WTF moments of getting older. No filters, no sugarcoating—just raw, relatable stories and plenty of humor.
So, are you single? Let’s mingle. And if you’re just here to laugh at the absurdity of midlife—well, we’ve got that covered too.
you single?
Floodlighting and How We Make Up "Conditions" to Avoid Dating Defeat, plus Cougar Confessions
Buckle up, because this episode of You Single? is an absolute rollercoaster. Your favorite friendly Sasquatch, Poppy, and his fiery co-host E are back with a mix of hilarity, unfiltered opinions, and a whole lot of hot takes on modern dating.
From volunteering at the Food Bank (where Poppy might have found his next crush, except she is a teacher) to getting hit by a golf ball at a PGA tournament, this episode is packed with stories. But the real debate? Are we all overanalyzing dating? The duo dives into the new dating term floodlighting (is oversharing manipulation or just being real?), how people are constantly looking for reasons NOT to date, and why we need to stop diagnosing every failed date like a medical condition.
Also in this episode:
⛳️ Dating at the golf course—good idea or bad idea?
🔥 Should Poppy apply for Love is Blind?
👀 Why people don’t update their dating profile photos—and does that make them a catfish?
🤯 The most cringe breakup story from the U Up? podcast that had Poppy screaming.
🥂 March Madness dating events—who’s coming to be our wingman?
🐆 Cougar Hunting —Poppy’s past adventures & E's got another generation pursuing her.
🥂 Two Birds Fit March Madness March 22—who’s joining us, singles and wing people?
It’s unfiltered, it’s real, and it’s definitely not sugarcoated. If you’re single… let’s mingle! 🎤💥
How to Engage with Us
- DM us on Instagram midlifeuncensored
- Follow Joel on IG jpoppert
- Follow Emanuela on IG emanuela5683 or accountability_with_e
Thanks for joining the Owning Alone community, I certainly appreciate you!
