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you single?

you single?

By: Joel Poppert
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A No-BS Podcast About the Single Life After 30

Welcome to You Single?—the podcast for those of us navigating singlehood in our 30s, 40s, and beyond. Hosted by your favorite friendly Sasquatch, Joel Poppert, and the fiery and fabulous Emanuela Messineo (aka “E”), this show is for anyone who’s ever swiped left, been ghosted (or done the ghosting), and questioned whether dating apps are completely broken.


We’re here to talk about the reality of single life as grown-ass adults. Dating? Sure. But also, the joys (and occasional disasters) of being unattached. From cringey first dates to the freedom of doing whatever the hell you want, we cover it all—unfiltered, unscripted, and fully embracing our middle-aged dorkiness.

Expect hilarious rants, real talk, and the occasional deep dive into why the fuck it’s so hard to meet people these days. Whether you’re actively dating, happily single, or just vibing in between, You Single? is your place to laugh, commiserate, and own this chapter of your life.


💥 Bonus Content: Midlife Uncensored 💥
For when we’re not talking about dating, we bring you Midlife Uncensored—a no-holds-barred sub-series where we rip the band-aid off midlife. From career shifts and parenting chaos to reinventing ourselves (or just trying to survive the day), this is where we get real about the highs, lows, and WTF moments of getting older. No filters, no sugarcoating—just raw, relatable stories and plenty of humor.

So, are you single? Let’s mingle. And if you’re just here to laugh at the absurdity of midlife—well, we’ve got that covered too.

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Episodes
  • Career Pivots, Divorce, Dating & Cat Gang Leaders: Sarah's Midlife Journey

    Career Pivots, Divorce, Dating & Cat Gang Leaders: Sarah's Midlife Journey
    Sep 17 2025

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    In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Midlife Uncensored, Poppy and E sit down with E’s longtime friend Sarah, who’s seen her through everything from college days to career pivots and parenthood. Sarah opens up about her journey from high school teacher to labor & delivery nurse, and how becoming a mom inspired her to make a major midlife career change. The conversation dives into teaching struggles, nursing school with two young kids, and the realities of co-parenting after divorce.

    Along the way, they laugh about old memories (including the saga of a stray cat named Romeo), talk about the chaos of dating apps, and reflect on what it means to rebuild, rediscover, and reconnect in midlife. Raw, real, and sprinkled with comedy, this episode is a reminder that growth never stops—and sometimes, the best chapters come after the hardest transitions.

    How to Engage with Us

    • DM us on Instagram yousinglepod
    • Follow Joel on IG jpoppert
    • Follow Emanuela on IG emanuela5683 or accountability_with_e

    Thanks for joining the Owning Alone community, I certainly appreciate you!

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    58 mins
  • Spilled Juice, Spicy Toddlers & IVF Truths: A Belated Mother's Day Chat

    Spilled Juice, Spicy Toddlers & IVF Truths: A Belated Mother's Day Chat
    Jun 6 2025

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    This special BELATED Mother’s Day edition of Midlife Uncensored is a raw, hilarious, and moving celebration of modern motherhood. With Poppy out, E holds down the fort alongside two incredible guests—Sasha and Maura—who get real about what it’s like to become a mom today. From handprint crafts and potty-training fails to fertility struggles, miscarriages, and the mental load no one warns you about, they cover it all.

    This episode dives into the unfiltered truths of IVF, pregnancy loss, people-pleasing parenting, the invisible labor of motherhood, and why no one should ever assume you’re pregnant just because you passed on the wine. Whether you're a mom, thinking about motherhood, or just want to better understand the weight (and beauty) of it all, this one is full of heart, laughs, and truth bombs.

    Happy Mother’s Day to the strong, tired, emotionally evolving moms out there—we see you.

    How to Engage with Us

    • DM us on Instagram yousinglepod
    • Follow Joel on IG jpoppert
    • Follow Emanuela on IG emanuela5683 or accountability_with_e

    Thanks for joining the Owning Alone community, I certainly appreciate you!

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    54 mins
  • Planned Breakups, Sex Positivity, and the Modern Dating Circus (feat. Jill & Katie)

    Planned Breakups, Sex Positivity, and the Modern Dating Circus (feat. Jill & Katie)
    May 23 2025

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    What happens when your breakup has a calendar date? In this raw, hilarious, and unfiltered episode, Poppy and E are joined by guests Jill and Katie for a roundtable on dating in your 30s and 40s—where planned goodbyes, casual hookups, deep friendships, and honest conversations about sex and expectations collide. From the heartbreak of wanting different things to the thrill of “just getting laid last night,” this episode dives into the messy, beautiful, contradictory truths of modern dating. Plus, we talk love bombs, sex drives, orgasms (or lack thereof), friends with benefits, and why some of us are absolutely thriving in the chaos. This is one you won’t want to miss.

    How to Engage with Us

    • DM us on Instagram yousinglepod
    • Follow Joel on IG jpoppert
    • Follow Emanuela on IG emanuela5683 or accountability_with_e

    Thanks for joining the Owning Alone community, I certainly appreciate you!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
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