263. Subtle Lies People Tell in Early Dating & How To Spot A "Dogfish" w/ The Dating Detectives

I'm chatting with Hanna Anderson and Mackenzie Foltz, the co-hosts of The Dating Detectives, a podcast that combines real PI work with deeply ethical storytelling about people who got conned in love. We're discussing everything from what "dogfishing" actually is (and how it's different from catfishing) to the subtle early red flags most people miss, to why love bombing feels so good even when it's a setup. Mackenzie and Hanna also share their PI-approved guide to vetting someone you're dating without feeling "crazy," including the exact line to use when you've found something on them, plus practical safety tools every single person should know about. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma about a guy who keeps liking other women's photos on Instagram after being asked to stop.

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"The Origin Story" — the case that inspired the show

The crypto catfish (FaceTime sob story episode)

The "time-traveling" investor episode

The Twitter vegan episode

The "evil stepmother" episode

My guest appearance on The Dating Detectives!

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