On the final episode of this season, our hosts Jaanam, Abbas and Surbhi go down memory lane of how it all began. How did the show age and what influence did it have on them individually? They discuss their favourite moments from each episode and reiterate all the lessons they learnt on the way along with the funny conversations. Listen to their banter one last time.

The Dating is Garbage theme song is sung and composed by Abhinav Singh @abhinavsingh27. If you like the show do spread the word, and also reach out to us on our Instagram page: @datingisgarbage 

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On this episode, our hosts Jaanam Dewan and Abbas Momin talk about the role of mental health in a relationship with Zain Calcuttawala and Avanti Malhotra, the hosts of another show on IVM Podcasts called "Marbles Lost and Found". In this intense conversation, they cover various aspects of a relationship like compromising, cheating and being monogamous or polyamorous. Are these concepts a result of conditioning or could the definition differ from person to person? What is the difference between physical cheating and emotional cheating? How can one get rid of male chauvinist behavior? Tune into the episode to understand the complexities involved in a relationship.

Follow Zain Calcuttawala on Instagram @bullibainbridge

Tune into the first season of Marbles Lost and Found on @ivmpodcasts app. https://ivmpodcasts.com/marbles-lost-and-found

The Dating is Garbage theme song is sung and composed by Abhinav Singh @abhinavsingh27

If you like the show do spread the word, and also reach out to us on our Instagram page: @datingisgarbage 

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

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On this episode, Jaanam asks questions about dating to three IVM dudes - Karthik, Abbas and Darus, to know the male perspective. What are they attracted to when they swipe right? Is it only the looks or the other person's bio? Or is it some other traits altogether that decide their next move? What are the cringe-worthy bios they have come across? Have they had their best friend date their crush? What is their first message to a woman after swiping right? Tune into this open and honest chat right away, where it isn't all manly after all!

The 'Dating is Garbage' theme song is sung and composed by Abhinav Singh @abhinavsingh27 

If you like the show do spread the word, and also reach out to us on our instagram page: @datingisgarbage 

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On this episode, our hosts Jaanam, Abbas and Surbhi are in conversation with the Stand-up Comedian and Writer Kaavya Bector about the most controversial topic in India: LIVE-IN. What does it mean to take this leap of faith and start living together? How is it different than being married to someone? What are the anxieties that surround the uncertainty of a relationship? What are the responsibilities that partners share when they start living together? How can one create one's own space while also sharing it with someone? This episode is all about our hosts trying to understand what is it like to be on the other side as Kaavya shares her journey of living-in so far.

Follow Kaavya Bector on instagram @kaavya_bector

The 'Dating is Garbage' theme song is sung and composed by Abhinav Singh @abhinavsingh27 

If you like the show do spread the word, and also reach out to us on our instagram page: @datingisgarbage 

You can also reach out to us at IVM podcasts, we're @ivmpodcasts on twitter, instagram and facebook.

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

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On this episode, our hosts Jaanam, Abbas and Madhuri are in conversation with a co-founder and co-host of Books On Toast - Anuya Jakatdar about the greenest flag called 'marriage'. They look deep into the patriarchal institution of marriage, its conventional images and stereotypical beliefs. From body image to Mills and Boons romance, beauty saving the beast to kanya-daan, this episode is all about breaking the stereotypes. With new observations and what sounds like 'wisdom', the 'I do' turns into 'Do I give into all this? If not, what are the other beliefs I want to reinforce?"

Follow Anuya Jakatdar on instagram @anuyeah

The 'Dating is Garbage' theme song is sung and composed by Abhinav Singh @abhinavsingh27 

If you like the show do spread the word, and also reach out to us on our instagram page: @datingisgarbage 

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On this episode of Dating Is Garbage, our hosts Surbhi, Jaanam and Abbas are in conversation with the first couple invited to the show: Navin Noronha and Abhishek Tundel. They share how they met and what are the green flags in their relationship. Music, love for animals, sense of humour, good conversations, compatible sex, being pun-ny and many more green flags are waved through the conversation where dating doesn't look like a garbage for the first time!

Follow Navin Noronha on instagram @houseofnoronha

Follow Abhishek Tundel on instagram @abhisucco

The 'Dating is Garbage' theme song is sung and composed by Abhinav Singh @abhinavsingh27

If you like the show do spread the word, and also reach out to us on our instagram page: @datingisgarbage

You can also reach out to us at IVM podcasts, we're @ivmpodcasts on twitter, instagram and facebook.

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

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On this episode of Dating Is Garbage, our hosts Jaanam and Surbhi have a conversation on 'dating' and 'garbage' with the comedian Prashasti Singh. 'Situationship', 'Benching', 'Casual dating', 'Bread Crumbing', 'Ghosting'- the new dating terminology is discussed with ample examples to support the traits. How casual is casual? How dating applications have affected our behaviour? The shift from shaadi.com to tinder and swipe culture comes with its pros and cons, enlisted during the conversation. In the second half, Abbas and Prashasti throw their perspectives on what role does 'age' play in dating and how does it affect their family members?

Follow Prashasti Singh on instagram @prashastisingh.

The 'Dating is Garbage' theme song is sung and composed by Abhinav Singh @abhinavsingh27 

If you like the show do spread the word, and also reach out to us on our instagram page: @datingisgarbage 

You can also reach out to us at IVM podcasts, we're @ivmpodcasts on twitter, instagram and facebook.

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

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On this episode of Dating Is garbage, our hosts Jaanam and Surbhi are on a spree with the guest who is well known as a spoken word enthusiast- Aranya Johar. They discuss three date rule where you go on at least three dates before deciding to get intimate. What kind of questions do you ask on first date? What would be the turn off in that first date? Their experiences of meeting narcissist dates, we-are-feminist-men dates, slut-shaming dates spill all over the conversation as Aranya points out the cues that lay open the misogyny and chauvinism. In the second half, they discuss how and when can one introduce a date to one's friends. This is a fun ride with three women telling you what are their unspoken rules before hitting it off!

Follow Aranya Johar on instagram @aranyajohar.

The 'Dating is Garbage' theme song is sung and composed by Abhinav Singh @abhinavsingh27 

If you like the show do spread the word, and also reach out to us on our instagram page: @datingisgarbage 

You can also reach out to us at IVM podcasts, we're @ivmpodcasts on twitter, instagram and facebook.

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

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