Show notes
To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
Our guest is Mac who will talk about our first disaster relationship episode
*Trigger warning: some serious stuff came up
1) stalking (link about what to do)
https://ovc.ojp.gov/topics/stalking
2) controlling (red flags)
https://www.lotus-counseling.com/information/recognizing-signs-of-control-or-red-flags-in-a-relationship
2) Listener Feedback
3) Very Special Episode Avoided
Here are some TV “very special” episodes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32PVJML9SI
4) Dating at Grateful Dead Anniversary

App of the week and more New App of the Week music theme from Aspartame Daddies talk

Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
Theme song “I met her at the TV Smash,” by Aspartame Daddies
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Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has

had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
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Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El

To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
Our guest is Durgan from Queens
New ad for www.itslifey.com
How to say “Coffee” on Long Island
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10155044190979449
Durgin Park in Boston
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durgin-Park
The Bear
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bear_(TV_series)
Listener Feedback

Dean not on dating sites anymore

App of the week and more New App of the Week music theme from Aspartame Daddies talk

Coldplay’s “Yellow” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKNxeF4KMsY

Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
Theme song “I met her at the TV Smash,” by Aspartame Daddies
=====================================

Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
====================================
Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El
Cerrito, California, and is presently retired.

Show notes

Chris Smith host of Tik-Tok’s Disaster Dating Stories
https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisuk31
The trailblazing 2 Deans, late for Pride Month of course
International House of Pancake stories.
Trippy IHOP commercial from 1969
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt_OS54FFFE
New App of the Week music theme from Aspartame Daddies who do our theme music, “I Met Her at
the TV Smash” for our weekly feature

Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
Theme song by Aspartame Daddies
=====================================

Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
====================================
Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in California.

Show notes
Dean on vacation! We are serious about this show!

What are The Pelicans!?

Why 50 year old men ghost?

What happened in 1967?

https://www.history.com/a-year-in-history/1967

Introducing our weekly feature.

More bad pick-up lines

Our Guest-Jo Paoletti gets recruited

Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
=====================================

Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
====================================
Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El
Cerrito, California, and is presently retired.

EPISODE 13: The 2 Deans talk Dating, (what else)
Show notes
The 2 Deans talk about:
Aspartame Daddies had a live gig
Feedback from listeners, Dean sings too much! Vow to sing more.
The guest cancelled
Production disaster on previous episode
Grateful Dead drag band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou0pUb3dDF0Fake
Messages in Dean’s Bumble inbox
Dating App. Of the Week: Pet Date

Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
=====================================

Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
====================================
Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El Cerrito, California, and is presently retired.

EPISODE 12: So Many Disasters, So Few Dates
Maria Dente joins us and talks about a HUGE disaster that had so many layers
Show notes
The 2 Deans talk about
NY app. Profiles vs. West Coast app. Profiles, and how they date. The 2 Deans approve!
Feedback from listeners!
2 Deans Merch with our catch phrase “Exactly”
Fake Dating App. Of the Week: Furry Date

Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
=====================================

Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
====================================
Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El

EPISODE 11: The Long Game Disaster
Jackie Feta joins us and talks about a long-game disaster
Show notes
The 2 Deans talk about
Dean is visiting NY: The 66 year non-disaster, Dean’s parents in NY. Mama Dean goes shopping.
Attempted scam of The Two Deans!
LUMA Matchmaking https://lumasearch.com/ , April Davis
Clean vs. Dirty acceptability for cars/places
Fake Dating App. Of the Week: Delivery Date

Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and Oddball Foundation
=====================================

Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
====================================
Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El
Cerrito, California, and is presently retired.

EPISODE 10: Female Firefighter Fail
A YOUNGER DATE: Chef Girl-R-dee, The President of the Little Deans Club
Show notes
The 2 deans talk about
Firefighters https://www.amazon.com/Firefighter-Calendar-2025-Heroism-Strength/dp/B0DK99NMVY
Old vs. Young: Having to use answering machines, pay phones, and giving directions
ChatGBT https://chatgpt.com/
Fake Dating App. Of the Week: Alcoholic Dating
What guys really want.

Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans, contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
Produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
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Theme music for the 2 Deans provided by Delaware's Aspartame Daddies
Theme song from Love American Style
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3DpTs-iV7U


Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
====================================
Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El
Cerrito, California, and is presently retired.