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?
From Hiatus to Hinge: Our Return to the Mic
After a summer hiatus, your favorite friendly Sasquatch (Joel) and the Hot Dog Queen (Emanuela) are back with laughs, life updates, and a little chaos. From moving cross-country to debating the worst cities for dating (spoiler: Florida doesn’t get much love), they dive into why modern dating feels like a revolving door, the realities of app fatigue, and whether it’s time to commit to “three-date minimums.”
Joel opens up about wanting to date again after a long break, while E prepares for her Boston move and wrestles with sticker shock, studio vs. two-bedroom living, and how to meet people without relying solely on apps. They banter about fictional Sasquatch babies, dating in elevators, the new “Ivy” check-in app, and why rom-coms like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days still hit harder than Hinge.
It’s part catch-up, part therapy session, and all the usual mix of honesty, comedy, and uncensored midlife dating reflections. Plus—get ready for merch, Flamingo-style. 🦩
How to Engage with Us
- DM us on Instagram yousinglepod
- 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!
