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Podcast: Stay in the Fray Podcast
Episode: Dating Then vs. Now: From Livestock to Left Swipes
Description: From trading goats in Mesopotamia to ghosting on Bumble—romance has come a long way.In this episode, Ryan breaks down the bizarre, hilarious, and often depressing evolution of dating across history. From arranged marriages and WWII love stories to dating cards, personal ads, and Tinder fatigue, he explores how love has been bought, sold, scheduled, and swiped for centuries.You’ll hear about:Cultural rituals that make The Bachelor look tameThe moment dating left the home (and entered the diner)How AI and algorithms are now the matc...