This is Episode 2 of our special And Just Like That, Joe Pressed Play series—where we rewatch, unpack, and argue our way through the most iconic and chaotic moments from Sex and the City and beyond.This week, it’s the ultimate emotional tug-of-war: Big + chaos vs Aidan + stability. We dive deep into what draws us to dysfunction, how our dating history shapes our preferences, and why emotional safety is often mistaken for boredom. Plus, real talk about passion vs peace, the lessons we learn from our “Bigs,” and why most of us secretly want an Aidan.If you’ve ever had to choose between the spark and the safe choice… this one’s for you.💬 Drop your take in the comments: #TeamAidan or #TeamBig?👉 Subscribe + hit the 🔔 for new episodes every Monday!0:00 – Part 2 Begins0:57 – Drawn to Chaos3:07 – Big Love or Red Flag?5:08 – Safe vs Passionate7:08 – Wedding Fiasco10:26 – Timing vs Compatibility13:07 – Big Lessons15:30 – Passion ≠ Partnership17:48 – Dating in Your 20s19:09 – Safe is Sexy21:33 – Big or Aidan on FROM?22:16 – Final ThoughtsIf you’re loving the conversation, hit that like button, drop a comment with your thoughts, and hit subscribe for more unfiltered dating talk on First Round’s on Me!Download FROM: https://firstroundsonme.coInstagram: / firstroundsonmeTikTok: / firstroundsonmeappJoe:https://www.instagram.com/firstroundsonjoe/Hannah :https://www.instagram.com/hannah_glasby/Exclusive Offer - Transform Your Dating Life Today!Say goodbye to swiping left and hello to real connections! First Round’s On Me helps you skip the awkward stages and find meaningful matches. Get a FREE month of FROM’s premium subscription—all you have to do is use our code DATING!

Actor, model, and host of the “Smoochy Town” dating podcast Marco DelVecchio joins us to talk reality TV, Hollywood hookups, dating disasters, and why he gave up a full-ride to Brown University for the stage. From wild date stories and sex confessions to real talk on love, masculinity, and finding his place in LA, this episode is unfiltered and unforgettable. Buckle up.👉 Subscribe for more candid convos every Monday.🎙️ Listen to the full podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.📱 Follow Marco: @marcodelvec📱 Follow FROM: @firstroundsonme0:00 – Intro: Marco Delvecchio joins the pod1:00 – From football star to musical theater and LA dreams2:30 – Landing Havana with Camila Cabello + 50+ commercials4:10 – Discovering comedy & bombing at the Chateau6:00 – Smoochy Town origins: Dating podcast no one asked for8:00 – Hookups, billboards, and persona vs. real life10:15 – Why girls don’t want to date him + wild date stories12:40 – Love, rejection, and “coming in her face lotion”14:30 – What makes a great podcast guest16:30 – His favorite guests and post-podcast hookups18:50 – Catching feelings and getting ghosted22:00 – Did he give her the ick? Or was it fear of love?25:00 – Nice guy vs. fuckboy dilemma28:00 – Sex on the first date – yay or nay?30:00 – Reverse cowgirl (but with him on top?)32:00 – Performance anxiety & penis size talk34:00 – Relationship honesty, breakups, and phone snooping37:00 – Breakups that lead to growth39:00 – Dating games, pick-up lines & pool sharks41:00 – Would Marco date himself?43:00 – Hilarious trivia game: Finish the sentence45:30 – Rapid fire wrap-upNew episodes every Monday. Subscribe for more real talk on dating, relationships, and everything in between.If you’re loving the conversation, hit that like button, drop a comment with your thoughts, and hit subscribe for more unfiltered dating talk on First Round’s on Me!Download FROM: https://firstroundsonme.coInstagram: / firstroundsonmeTikTok: / firstroundsonmeappJoe:https://www.instagram.com/firstroundsonjoe/Hannah :https://www.instagram.com/hannah_glasby/Exclusive Offer - Transform Your Dating Life Today!Say goodbye to swiping left and hello to real connections! First Round’s On Me helps you skip the awkward stages and find meaningful matches. Get a FREE month of FROM’s premium subscription—all you have to do is use our code DATING!

Today, we’re visted by one of our favorite. Ilana Dunn Solomon—dating coach, content creator, and the voice behind Seeing Other People, a podcast that’s basically the internet’s wisest, funniest older sister. Ilana’s known for cutting through the noise of modern dating with raw honesty, zero judgment, and the kind of insights that make you feel both called out and comforted.But today, she’s not here alone. She brought backup—her husband, Jake Solomon. The man who went from first date to fiancé to full-on husband in a love story that has unfolded both publicly and privately, with all the chaos, clarity, and chemistry that comes with it.In this episode, we’re diving into all of the hilarious, and deeply human moments that makes a marriage. We’re talking about the difference between butterflies and real compatibility, and the myths people still believe about love.We're also talking dating app burnout, emotional availability, male perspectives, green flags, and everything that comes up when a dating expert marries someone who perhaps never expected to be part of the discourse...00:00 - Intro: Welcome Alana & Jake00:36 - How They Met: A Hinge Love Story02:02 - The Early Stages of Dating03:26 - First Impressions on Their First Date05:05 - COVID Dating & Timing06:22 - Was Dating a Dating Coach Intimidating?07:42 - Launching Seeing Other People08:24 - The Engagement Story10:49 - When She Knew He Was "The One"12:26 - Married Life & Moving In Together13:38 - Living Together Adjustments15:08 - The Great Sock Debate16:32 - Family Dynamics & Holidays18:57 - Marriage Myths That Aren’t True20:09 - Dating Your Partner After Marriage21:04 - Their Best & Worst Dates24:43 - Newlywed Game: He Said / She Said31:24 - Dating Advice Men & Women Need to Hear32:59 - The Dating App Feature They Wish Existed34:39 - Are Nice Guys Out?36:16 - Why Aren’t More Men at Singles Events?39:09 - The Fear of Rejection in Dating40:23 - Are We Obsessed With Being Chosen?43:30 - Advice for Burned-Out Daters45:26 - Managing Dating Expectations47:01 - Their Own First Dates Reflection48:09 - How Well Do You Know Each Other? Quiz50:27 - Closing & Final ThoughtsNew episodes every Monday. Subscribe for more real talk on dating, relationships, and everything in between.If you’re loving the conversation, hit that like button, drop a comment with your thoughts, and hit subscribe for more unfiltered dating talk on First Round’s on Me!Download FROM: https://firstroundsonme.coInstagram: / firstroundsonmeTikTok: / firstroundsonmeappJoe:https://www.instagram.com/firstroundsonjoe/Hannah :https://www.instagram.com/hannah_glasby/Exclusive Offer - Transform Your Dating Life Today!Say goodbye to swiping left and hello to real connections! First Round’s On Me helps you skip the awkward stages and find meaningful matches. Get a FREE month of FROM’s premium subscription—all you have to do is use our code DATING!