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This week, Giddy and Lux unwrap the messy magic of dating after 50 during the holiday season. Giddy, with her razor-sharp wit and academic edge, pairs perfectly with Lux’s goofy one-liners and heartfelt sincerity as they dive into the highs and lows of festive romance.

From meeting someone at a community volunteer event to the sting of being ghosted mid-dinner (yes, Ray,s date was supposed to show up…), the duo keeps it real with stories that are equal parts awkward and hilarious. But it’s not all cringe—Giddy and Lux always circle back to empowering advice: how to adapt, laugh, and keep moving forward no matter what dating curveballs come your way.

They’ll also share creative seasonal date ideas, like a cozy post-Thanksgiving picnic or twinkling holiday sightseeing, proving that romance after 50 can be just as adventurous, spontaneous, and joyful as ever.

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Hi Giddy here, tell us your dating experiences! Would you like to join us on a future show?

In this spooky-season special, Giddy and Lux unwrap the tricks and treats of dating after 50—starting with the horror story of showing up to meet someone who looks decades older than their profile pic. Giddy spins a hilarious scenario starring Lux as the unsuspecting dater, and his reaction? Let’s just say it involves a long pause and a flashback to a Halloween S&M party he once considered attending (but swears he’d never go to now).

It’s all candy, cackles, and candid confessions as these two friends shoot the breeze, hand out sweets, and dive into the haunted house of midlife dating. No filters, no shame—just dirty bathwater and the real stuff underneath.

Want a shorter version for podcast platforms or a teaser line for social? I can whip those up too. Here's Giddy's blog offering a few treats as well.

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Hi Giddy here, tell us your dating experiences! Would you like to join us on a future show?

On this episode of DirtyBathwater: Dating After 50, Giddy and Lux ditch the dinner-and-a-movie snoozefest and dive into dating like rockstars. From tiki lounges to ghost tours, Lux shares his high-octane first date formula—drinks, thrills, and a skyline dinner that screams “I’m not your average senior.” Giddy counters with her own romantic ritual: camping under the stars while being wined, dined, and wooed like a woodland queen.
The laughs roll in when Lux asks the ultimate question: “Is it okay to pick up dates at the senior lunch program?” Giddy’s reaction? Classic. Tune in for cheeky banter, unconventional wisdom, and a reminder that dating after 50 is anything but boring. Giddy adds her reflections in her blog.

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