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Publisher |: Sophie Nikitas

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Relationships,; Sexuality,; Society & Culture,; Technology

Categories Via RSS |: Society & Culture,; Technology

Swipe right for first hand accounts of online dating -- cringeworthy, strange, and completely delightful.

People |: Sophie Nikitas (@snickertas)
Premiere Date |: 2016-09-14
Frequency |: Periodic
Explicit |: Yes

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12 Available Episodes (12 Total) / Average duration: 00:12:22

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

12 Available Episodes (12 Total)Average duration: 00:12:22

Jan 04, 2024

00:16:06

Zoe enters the downtown Minneapolis skyway and discovers a bizarre lunch hour culture.

Out Cold is a spooky anthology series created and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo.

"The Lunch Rush" was written, directed, and mixed by Sophie Nikitas. This episode stars Diana Chao, Kristin Dare, Sophie Nikitas, Robert Sager, Anna Van Sice, and Eric Weathers. Editing help from Rob McGinley Myers and Julie Censullo. Music by Randy Dever, Anna Van Sice, and Blue Dot Sessions. Additional audio from freesound.org and Splice.com. Series art by James Napoli. Special thanks to Miguel Vargas, Nora Doherty, Ella Kampleman, Gwen Jenkins, Jonathan Kramer, Katie Thornton, Soft Cult Studio, and The Coven coworking space. This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as in the closets, bedrooms, and home offices of the cast.

More episodes coming soon, so make sure you're subscribed to Out Cold wherever you are listening to this episode.

Apr 27, 2017

00:14:46

Talking to strangers is tough. It's even tougher when you have a stutter. Listen to Chase's story in the final episode of the miniseries. Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Edited by Rob McGinley Myers and Britta Greene. Music by SRVTR, Monplaisir, johnny_ripper, and Maya Weisinger. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Jennene.

Mar 15, 2017

00:12:12

A new couple boards a boat in Florida headed for Cuba. Once they've sailed, they find out that they have no navigational system, working motor, or captain. Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Edited by Britta Greene. Music courtesy of High Plains Thunder, Chico Trujillo, Scott Holmes, Monplaisir, Randy Dever, Kosta T, and Minor Moon. Special thanks to the Free Music Archive and freesound.org. They are great resources if you're a podcaster without many (or any) funds.

Feb 21, 2017

00:12:20

A woman struggles with dating after sexual assault. Please note: this episode contains frank discussions of sexual violence.

Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Edited by Nancy Rosenbaum.

Music by: SRVTR johnny_ripper Andy G. Cohen Doctor Turtle Monplaisir Randy Dever

Jan 31, 2017

00:10:46

It's never too late to try online dating. This episode, we hear from Mary, who made her first profile at age 71. Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Editing help from Britta Greene, Natalie Jablonski and Nancy Rosenbaum. Music from Fragile Tom, Scott Holmes, johnny_ripper, Doge Lounge, Alan Singley, Tri-Tachyon, and Maya Weisinger. Special thanks for the Free Music Archive.

Jan 11, 2017

00:16:06

A young woman deals with a breakup the only way she knows how—like a journalist.

This story was reported by Ellen Mayer, and produced by Sophie Nikitas, with editing help from Nancy Rosenbaum.

Music from Maya Weisinger, Randy Dever, and Doge Lounge. Additional music—Bengale, Alan Singley, and johnny_ripper—from the Free Music Archive.

Dec 02, 2016

00:11:29

A musician makes OK Cupid an integral part of her post-grad life. But her drive to find "nameless, faceless men" leads her to a surprising end. Music composed by Maya Weisinger. You can listen to Maya and Matty's music at facebook.com/avalonmoonmusic/

Nov 02, 2016

00:16:54

After three months of dating, a couple embarks on a trip...where only one of them knows the destination.

Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Edited by Rob McGinley Myers and Britta Greene. Additional support from Nancy Rosenbaum and Natalie Jablonski.

Music from Randy Dever, Doge Lounge, Fragile Tom, High Plains Thunder, and Tri-Tachyon.

Oct 19, 2016

00:14:31

Two people grow up in conservative Christian households on opposite sides of the country. They both use online dating to find gay relationships. While one of them knows what he wants, the other one isn't so sure.

Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Editing by Rob McGinley Myers and Britta Greene.

Music courtesy of Free Music Archive. "Puzzles" by Fragile Tom "Jetaimemonamourlavieestbelle" by Bengale "back to the start," "vhs," "cloudgazer," and "a void" by johnny_ripper "tea tea tea" by chapelier fou "Distinguishing beams, Destination Spangles, The glint of cycles" by Project 5am

Oct 05, 2016

00:06:44

Black men are far less likely to get matches and responses on dating apps. So a college student in Indiana tries a different tactic on Tinder.

Produced by Sophie Nikitas. Editing help from Rob McGinley Myers and Britta Greene.

Music by Project 5am, johnny_ripper, Bengale, Infecticide, Randy Dever, and Dlina Volny. To learn more, visit http://freemusicarchive.org/.

Jan 04 | 00:16:06

Introducing: Out Cold

Apr 27 | 00:14:46

First Contact

Mar 15 | 00:12:12

S.O.S.

Feb 21 | 00:12:20

Shattered Sense of Trust

Jan 31 | 00:10:46

Different Conventions

Jan 11 | 00:16:06

The Hard Fade

Dec 02 | 00:11:29

Message Me If You're Not A Predator

Nov 02 | 00:16:54

The Mystery Trip

Oct 19 | 00:14:31

God Loves Lesbians

Oct 05 | 00:06:44

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