Avoiding Awkward First Dates: Can They Eat You? w/ Sophia Benoit
It's our first relationships episode AND it's our first episode with an external guest! To help you ensure that your first dates are never awkward, we've brought in relationships writer Sophia Beniot. We know these are testy waters, so we knew we needed someone checking our advice and pitfalls to ensure they were sound. And speaking of checking, the podcast ghost, Sherry Guo, is back for another Gen Z Introvert Vibe check! WE ARE THOROUGH HERE AT PROFESSIONAL TALKERS.
Sophia's website: https://www.1followernodad.com/
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CREDITS
Creator, Producer, Host, Video Editor: Mike Schubert
Creator, Producer, Host, Audio Editor: Sequoia Simone
Art: Elliot Davis
Music: Bettina Campomanes
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Small Talk at a Party: What *DO* I Do For Fun?!
For our first episode, we help you navigate the awkward waters of having to make small talk at a party where the only person you know is the host. We give advice on approaches you could take to help yourself out, identify pitfalls of which you should certainly steer clear, and ponder the intricacies behind the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Plenty of sound advice in this episode, but Sequoia truly saves the best for last and we think you'll love it. Grab some h'ors devours for this podcast luncheon you won't want to miss!
Speaking of things you don't want to miss, come to our Podcast Premier Picnic in Central Park this Sunday, July 20th at the Great Hill Oval in Central Park!
FOLLOW PROFESSIONAL TALKERS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protalkpod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalTalkers
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/protalkpod.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/protalkpod
CREDITS
Creator, Producer, Host: Mike Schubert
Creator, Producer, Host, Editor: Sequoia Simone
Art: Elliot Davis
Music: Bettina Campomanes
Video Editing: Stephen Hauser
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Professional Talkers Trailer
Episode 1 of Professional Talkers releases on 7/14/25! If you want to see Mike & Sequoia ask each other awkward questions as a prelude to this podcast, support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalTalkers
Professional Talkers is a comedic advice podcast all about navigating life's awkward conversations. Hosts Mike Schubert (Potterless, The Newest Olympian) and Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them) draw upon their own life experiences and call on subject matter experts to bring you the do’s and don'ts of tricky interactions. Scared to tell your roommate they’re messy? Dreading your next first date? These professional talkers (podcasters) are here to guide you through chats of both high and low yikes levels. Episodes release every other Monday, with video episodes on YouTube!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A comedic advice podcast all about navigating life's awkward conversations. Hosts Mike Schubert (Potterless, The Newest Olympian) and Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them) draw upon their own life experiences and call on subject matter experts to bring you the do’s and don'ts of tricky interactions. Scared to tell your roommate they’re messy? Dreading your next first date? These professional talkers (podcasters) are here to guide you through chats of both high and low yikes levels. Episodes release every other Monday, with video episodes on YouTube!
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