Dating in a small town is very different from dating in a big city and Ian Dickie has lived both.In this episode of Dating Is a Joke, comedian Ian Dickie joins Diana to talk about going from Red Lake, Ontario, to Toronto, navigating dating in a tiny community, and why ghosting hits differently when you’re guaranteed to see your ex at the grocery store.They get into:Dating in small towns vs big citiesComedy scenes, competition, and finding your peopleWhy some men are intimidated by funny womenVulnerability, boundaries, and emotional growthChoosing not to have kids — and being upfront about itRed flags, green flags, and learning the hard wayHow comedy creates connection (on stage and off)It’s thoughtful, funny, honest, and proof that dating stories don’t have to be wild to leave a lasting mark.🎡 Plus: Wheel of Dating Disasters + This or That questions.Subscribe for new episodes of Dating Is a Joke, where we take dating seriously… so we can laugh about it.👇 Follow Ian DickieInstagram: @i.dickie👇 Follow Diana BInstagram / YouTube: @dianabcomedy

Is marriage about love… or was it never meant to be romantic in the first place?

In this episode of Dating Is a Joke, host Diana Barbosa sits down with comedian Madhu Arora fresh off her Money Mic win, for an honest, funny, and thoughtful conversation about love, marriage, and modern dating.

They talk about:

• Asking a future husband out first — and getting rejected

• Going from friends to lovers over time

• What decades of marriage actually look like

• Why marriage was originally about survival, not romance

• Cultural pressure, arranged marriages, and changing expectations

• Why a wedding is not the same thing as a marriage

• Comedy, confidence, and having a supportive partner

• Whether we’re asking one person to be everything

It’s real talk, big laughs, and no fairy tales — just honest conversations about relationships as they really are.

🎙️ Dating Is a Joke — where we take dating so seriously, we laugh about it.

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Welcome back to Dating Is a Joke, the show where we take dating so seriously… we have to laugh about it.Season 1, Episode 3 features the hilarious and heartfelt Kendelle LaBella, comedian, producer, and the person who booked me for my very first paid show (yes, I gush about it and no, I have no regrets).In this episode we dive into:The red flags we know we ignore (and why)Forgiveness vs. just plain putting up with too muchWhy exes rise from the dead like holiday zombiesSeasonal situationships (and who gets “got”)The truth about dating apps, opening lines, and who actually does the first moveBumble office hoursMen talking themselves out of intimacy (a TED Talk we didn’t know we needed)Holiday dates, skating fails, matching pajamas, and moreKendelle also shares:Her upcoming comedy showsThe legacy of Surviving the SeasonHer philosophy on “calling people in,” kindness, and curiosityIf you love relatable dating chaos, heartfelt honesty, and big laughs — this one’s for you.✨ Subscribe for more episodes every week!Watch full episodes on YouTube at @DianaBComedyListen on Spotify and Amazon Music — search Dating Is a JokeFollow your hosts and guests:📍 @dianabcomedy📍 @kendellelabellaHappy Holidays — and stay tuned for the next episode of Dating Is a Joke!