Eligible In

Alexis shares her experiences with dating, emphasizing the challenges of navigating feelings and expectations, especially within the queer community. They discuss the often murky waters of maintaining friendships with exes, the societal pressures surrounding these dynamics, and the personal boundaries that come into play. The dialogue is punctuated with humor and candid reflections, making it both relatable and insightful for listeners exploring similar themes in their own lives.

In this engaging conversation, Anil Balram shares his experiences navigating the complexities of dating, fatherhood, and personal growth. He discusses his career in media production, his intentional approach to dating, and the importance of mindfulness and presence in relationships. Anil reflects on the lessons learned from his past marriage and how fatherhood has shaped his perspective on love and connection. He emphasizes the need for balance between parenting and dating, and his aspirations for a future relationship filled with shared experiences and mutual support.

Meet Torrie, who's casually designing the infrastructure for a mode of transportation that doesn't fully exist yet. While most of us are still dodging electric scooters on sidewalks, she's planning where to park the flying taxis.

Meet Garrett, a Chicago-based software professional who works with restaurants— which makes perfect sense considering he comes from a long line of restaurant owners. The hospitality industry isn't just his job; it's in his DNA.

In this conversation, Devin and Kate share humorous and relatable stories about their worst dating experiences, highlighting the awkwardness that often accompanies first dates. Kate recounts a particularly uncomfortable date where her companion's nervousness led to an unusual revelation about their past. The discussion emphasizes the pressures individuals feel during initial encounters and the importance of not taking these situations too seriously.

Meet YJ. He's a media personality who is captivating because he is relatable...and he has TAKES. Controversial ones. Such as: Aurora is Chicago...or just call it Aurora-Chicago, if you prefer. And even though he's a well known community figure - a man of the people - he is looking for that special someone who won't mind him gushing about her to his fans and followers. Green flag!Email us at hello@eligiblein.com for an introduction request to YJ–Each show features an eligible person nominated by their friend or family member. We discuss what it's like dating in their respective cities, the joys of single life, swipe fatigue, and why even in this cold, harsh, modern world they still believe in love. And who knows...maybe you know someone who would be a good match for them. It could even be you. –Listen on the go at Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow Eligible In on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter for insider only exclusivesKnow an amazing single person who is ready for love? Nominate them to be our next featured podcast guest.Make sure to share this episode with a friend if you think they could be a good fit for YJAnd if you’d like to get in touch with one of our guests, please email us at hello@eligiblein.com. Please include your full name, some information about yourself, and anything that could help our team better vet you. The more complete the request, the better (i.e full name and photo or social media handle).Disclaimer: Our guests are single at the time of the interview, but we cannot always guarantee they will be available at the time of your request. We will forward all complete requests, but cannot under any circumstances guarantee an introduction to our guests.Our music is by Monster Rally.