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Save The Date Show

Save The Date Show

By Save The Date Show

The healthy dating preservation podcast. If you're looking for relationship advice, we don't have it for you. It's all casual here! Start your week with us biweekly on Mondays for tips, trends, stories and more. To have your dating story included or if you trust us to give you advice, email us at savethedatesos@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @savethedateshow
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ep. 14 Over and Under

Save The Date ShowJan 22, 2018

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Ep. 84 WHERE YOU BEEN GIRL?!

Ep. 84 WHERE YOU BEEN GIRL?!

Hey y’all! We are SO SORRY for leaving you all hanging for the past months. But we love you all and wanted to update you on where we’ve been and why. Catch up with us on this episode and stay tuned because we have a BUG announcement coming!
Jan 09, 202254:52
Ep. 83 Center of Affection

Ep. 83 Center of Affection

Imagine being someone’s everything? How do you feel? Does that scare you or excite you? Let’s chat.
Mar 29, 202150:11
Ep. 82 Settle Down

Ep. 82 Settle Down

What does it mean to settle down? What if I wanna stay up?? Let’s chat!
Mar 15, 202101:03:18
Ep: 81 Shine Your Coin

Ep: 81 Shine Your Coin

We’re back from our first of year hiatus and we’re coming in hot! It’s Valentine’s Weekend and what happens when you lead with dollar signs?! Love might cost a thing. Let’s chat!
Feb 14, 202150:28
Ep. 80 Hindsight is 2020

Ep. 80 Hindsight is 2020

It’s the last episode of the year! We've learned so much this year, so we decided to mash up our Lessons Learned segments from 2020 for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! See you next year!

Dec 31, 202001:50:53
Ep. 79 Get Your Boots & Your Coat! We’re shack in up!

Ep. 79 Get Your Boots & Your Coat! We’re shack in up!

Is moving in together just a logical next step in the dating process? Or is it something that some people do and some people don’t? What are the pros and cons? What should we consider? Let’s chat.
Dec 07, 202001:00:55
Ep. 78 Speaking my Language

Ep. 78 Speaking my Language

TW: domestic abuse in the rescue me segment. Did you know that your love language is not a static personality trait?? We explore some of the critiques of the theory and address how trauma, especially a pandemic, can totally rearrange your love language rankings. So what do you do when your partner's love language changes?? Let's chat.
Nov 23, 202057:39
Ep. 77 You Can Get With This or...

Ep. 77 You Can Get With This or...

So there's a clip of a popular couple's content going viral in which the husband has a very interesting question for his wife about their sex life... or lack thereof... and monogamy. So this episode explores ultimatums. What are they? What are they used for? Who benefits? Let's chat! 

Oct 19, 202001:26:04
Ep. 76 In Hot Pursuit

Ep. 76 In Hot Pursuit

Once you shoot your shoot, who is responsible for pursuit? Is it once sided? Should it be mutual? Is it strictly based on gender? Let’s chat.
Oct 06, 202001:26:57
Ep. 75 Good Lover but Bad Date

Ep. 75 Good Lover but Bad Date

What’s it mean when someone says they’re a really good partner but they’re good at dating. Or good at dating and not good in a relationship? Is there something to unpack here? What’s not being said? Let’s chat about it.
Sep 14, 202001:08:30
Ep. 74 The Honeymoon is Over

Ep. 74 The Honeymoon is Over

The Honeymoon stage is easily the best part of a new romance. What does that mean? How long should it last? And what do we do when the honeymoon stage is over?
Aug 31, 202001:16:07
Ep. 73 Bad Boys for Life

Ep. 73 Bad Boys for Life

Hey family! We're back! Thanks for hanging in there with us! Sorry for the late episode but it's still lit! Why do we loooooove bad boys? Do nice guys ACTUALLY finish last?? Let's talk it out!

Aug 17, 202001:12:50
Ep. 72 We Work Jobs

Ep. 72 We Work Jobs

Have you ever been embarrassed by a significant other's line of work? How important is a potential partner's career to you? How employed do they have to be? Can they have just ANY job? Let's chat!
Jul 20, 202001:01:12
BONUS EPISODE: ISSA CROSSOVER! with the guys from the Chef the Angry & the Adam Podcast

BONUS EPISODE: ISSA CROSSOVER! with the guys from the Chef the Angry & the Adam Podcast

DISCLAIMER: This episode is more explicit than our normal episodes. If you have littles you may want to rethink this episode Lol

Hey guys! We linked up with our friends over at The Chef the Angry & the Adam Podcast for this fun Quarantine episode where they asked us a lot about dating and shared some of their views as well. This episode originally dropped on their platform but we wanted to share too because it's HILARIOUS. Thanks to the guys for having us on their show! 

Jul 15, 202002:00:47
Ep. 71 Dating but make it Plural ft. Brother Nova and Just GQ

Ep. 71 Dating but make it Plural ft. Brother Nova and Just GQ

We're talking about Plural dating so we have plural guests on the show and they're both men Lol. In the wake of August Alsina telling his truth about his relationship with the Smith family, specifically Jada, we talk Plural dating and open relationships with Brother Nova, a poly dating enthusiast, and Just GQ from the Travel Guydes Podcast. It gets... interesting. Lets chat!

Jul 06, 202056:33
Ep. 70 City to city

Ep. 70 City to city

Dating in different cities can actually yield totally different experiences depending on who you are and where you are. Why is that? Let’s talk about it.
Jun 22, 202001:05:33
Ep. 69 Dating with Differences

Ep. 69 Dating with Differences

Welcome listeners! We're back and there's quite a bit to discuss here lately. How do we introduce these discussions into our vetting processes for dating? Are these even conversations we need to worry about having while casually dating? Let's chat!

Jun 01, 202001:23:50
Ep. 68 Love After Lockup

Ep. 68 Love After Lockup

**disclaimer** this episode has just a bit more profanity than normal so keep in mind if there are children nearby. 

What's like to be millennial, married, divorced, and back on the dating scene? Kandice and Imani have no idea. Which is why they've called on their friends CJ and Shona for their perspective. Dating after ending a marriage can be a lot so let's chat about it!

May 11, 202053:27
Ep. 67 Ride or Die

Ep. 67 Ride or Die

What does it mean to Ride or Die? How can you tell if someone will ride for you before you even get serious? What's the difference between Ride or Die and blind loyalty? Let's chat!

Apr 27, 202001:02:48
Ep. 66 Til The 3rd Wheels Fall Off

Ep. 66 Til The 3rd Wheels Fall Off

2 is a couple, a 3rd wheel is a crowd but a wingman is a party! On this episode Kandice and Imani talk 3rd wheels, the issues and how to navigate them and how to be a really good or REALLY bad wingman. Let's chat!

Apr 14, 202001:47:10
Ep. 65 Who is Lame Lance?

Ep. 65 Who is Lame Lance?

Who or what exactly is a Lame Lance? or Lame Linda? What do we do when we simply cannot bear someone's personality? Let's unpack.

Mar 23, 202001:16:21
Ep. 64: Money Matters

Ep. 64: Money Matters

Ok let’s just get down to it, dating is expensive! Let’s talk about it and ways we can be prepared to enjoy the scene.
Mar 10, 202001:05:02
Ep. 63 On Common Ground

Ep. 63 On Common Ground

When dating, you're usually looking for someone with whom you share at least a few things in common right? Is that even necessary though? Let's chat about it. 

Feb 24, 202001:11:18
Ep. 62 Take this L

Ep. 62 Take this L

It’s season THREEEEE! We have new conversations, new intro music, and Kandice has the flu 🤢 on this episode we’re getting mushy and using the big L word. Tune in here AND we’re kicking off the season on Instagram live Monday Feb 10 at 7:30pm @SaveTheDateShow. we’ll be playing games and just generally cutting up like we always do. see you there!
Feb 10, 202001:19:17
Ep. 61 Dating in a Decade

Ep. 61 Dating in a Decade

**Disclaimer** somehow the audio mixed incorrectly and there are places where it sounds like we're talking over one another. We apologize! We couldn't fix all the spots but we hope it doesn't completely ruin the episode for you! This decade has been an interesting one to say the least. Listen as Kandice and Imani recap some dating trends, some of the celebrity relationship gossip from the decade and our biggest lessons.

Dec 23, 201901:28:26
Ep. 60 Cookies From Coworkers

Ep. 60 Cookies From Coworkers

THE GIRLS ARE FIGHTING OVER COOKIES! How far is TOO far with holiday gifts from coworkers and are we running down on the office flirts? Let's chat.

Dec 09, 201901:05:15
Ep. 59 Outta Your League

Ep. 59 Outta Your League

Have you ever wanted to talk to someone but felt like they were out of your league? Has someone ever approached you and you thought “I’m way out of your league” ? Let’s talk leagues. Are they real? Should we stick to the rivers and lakes we’re used to or shoot our shot?
Nov 19, 201901:06:48
Ep. 58 College Romance

Ep. 58 College Romance

We know how it goes, you graduate high school, you go to college, you meet the love of your life, you get married, and live happily ever after? Right? Is college romance expected? Is it realistic? Is it even necessary? Let's talk about it.

Nov 04, 201901:17:16
Ep. 57 Do Me A Favor

Ep. 57 Do Me A Favor

Hey! Kandice and Imani are back together this month with a new episode on doing favors and borrowing. How do we feel about being asked for favors from a love interest? Should we wait until it's official? How early is too early? How much is too much? Let's chat!

Oct 07, 201901:10:03
Ep. 56 If Time Stood Still

Ep. 56 If Time Stood Still

This episode is brought to you by Studio 17 Creative Podcaster Jam Session. It’s a collaborative episode with Imani, Dally Dal from Open Bar Radio, Diana Oh of The Fox Orlando, and Jay of Ciroc Obama podcast. The topic was “If time stood still for everyone but you, what would you do?” Enjoy!
Sep 24, 201924:29
Ep. 55 Ok Inspector Gadget...

Ep. 55 Ok Inspector Gadget...

Romance and grand gestures seem to go hand in hand. On this episode, Kandice and Imani explore what the deal is with grand gestures good and bad, and hear from a listener who had some technical difficulties with her grand gesture. Tune in and join the conversation!
Sep 09, 201901:07:40
Ep. 54 The Trauma That Binds

Ep. 54 The Trauma That Binds

It’s human to seek community with people who share similar experiences. But when does that get dangerous? On this episode Kandice and Imani explore trauma bonds, talk what we want in and bring to a relationship and about how DNA can be used to help find a partner in as short as 20 years from now 😳 join the conversation!
Aug 26, 201901:04:06
Ep. 53 With Siblings Involved

Ep. 53 With Siblings Involved

Kandice and Imani have discussed how our families influence our dating styles. Now they’ve learned or siblings play a bigger part than we realize. On this episode we talk siblings, hot girl summer, and an almost ridiculous pick up line 😭
Aug 12, 201901:14:14
Ep. 52 A Summer Fling

Ep. 52 A Summer Fling

What is a summer fling?? Why have so many people had them?? What do you do when the feelings start?? Let’s chat.
Jul 29, 201947:21
Episode 51: Toxic Two Times Too Many

Episode 51: Toxic Two Times Too Many

The show has covered toxic relationships but this time it’s about how to leave and how to be a good friend when it’s your friend’s turn to go through it. Let’s chat!
Jul 16, 201901:13:25
Ep. 50 SAY SOMETHING BABY ft. Our friends Donte and Nekos

Ep. 50 SAY SOMETHING BABY ft. Our friends Donte and Nekos

We finally had some men on again for y’all. This episode we talk to our friend Donte and our new friend Nekos of the Views from a Jerk Podcast about what to do when there’s a communication break down. Is it a women/men issue? Or is it simply that we need better tools? Let’s chat!
Jul 01, 201901:19:46
Ep. 49 Got A Big Ego

Ep. 49 Got A Big Ego

How hard is it for you to apologize when you're wrong? Do you think someone you're not in a relationship with just yet is worth an apology or even a second chance when they apologize? Let's talk about it!
Jun 17, 201901:30:59
Ep. 48 Friendly Exes

Ep. 48 Friendly Exes

Hey guys! We hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day break from us because we’re back again to ask the difficult questions. Can you successfully be platonic friends with your ex?? Let’s chat. Also, Kandice has big news! And our 2 year anniversary is right around the corner! Don’t forget to leave us some feedback and follow us on Instagram @savethedateshow!
Jun 04, 201901:22:04
Ep. 47 Bae is Not An Acronym

Ep. 47 Bae is Not An Acronym

*** Warning! There is unedited cursing in this episode. We left it in because it's hilarious. If you would like to skip past it, skip the Rescue Me segment.
What's in a petname? Do you like to be called Baby? Babe? Bae? Boo? When is it too early for all of that? What's the rule on petnaming other people if you're not exclusive? Imani and Kandice discuss that and more in this episode. Check it out! Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review in the Apple Podcast App! Thank you for listening!
May 13, 201901:07:12
Ep. 46 Mixed Status Friend Groups (Ep. 45 Pt. 2)

Ep. 46 Mixed Status Friend Groups (Ep. 45 Pt. 2)

We continue the conversation from last week with a little insight from our friends Ashley and Justin. What's it really like to have mixed relationship statuses within the friend group? What's so tough about having single friends? What's tough about being the single friend? Is it ok to be jealous of one or the other? Let's chat!

Apr 30, 201901:41:38
Ep. 45 Old Friend New Bae

Ep. 45 Old Friend New Bae

When your close friends get close to a new love interest, if you're not careful, it has the potential to totally alter the preexisting friendship dynamic. How do you handle losing a friend to their new lover? How do you support your friend while not necessarily supporting their relationship? Lots of questions and we attempt to answer them. There's a bunch of nostalgia in this episode so buckle up! 

Apr 08, 201901:19:10
Ep. 44 6 Degrees From Kissing Cousins

Ep. 44 6 Degrees From Kissing Cousins

On this episode Kandice and Imani explore how the concept of 6 Degrees of Separation is really evident in our dating lives. How many mutuals is too many? Where do you draw the line at the kind of relationship to the person you two have in common? 

Mar 25, 201901:18:46
Ep. 43 What Are We??

Ep. 43 What Are We??

Do we really NEED titles on our relationships? Does what's understood really need to be explained. This episode Kandice and Imani explore (or re visit) the issue of placing titles on relationships, what titles are appropriate and important, and discuss a new dating trend that involves one of our favorite social media platforms. 

Mar 13, 201901:32:59
Ep 42. My Mama/Daddy Said (Ft. Tino on Background vocals)

Ep 42. My Mama/Daddy Said (Ft. Tino on Background vocals)

On this episode Imani and Kandice discuss parental expectations when dating. How much does what your parents think about your significant other matter? What if your parents don't approve of your partner? Is it possible to give parents a healthy level of involvement in your dating life? All being discussed on this episode. Imani's dog Tino was also very fed up that he couldn't be included in the conversation so he decided to let his voice be heard to. 

Feb 25, 201901:08:19
Ep. 41 My Funny Valentine

Ep. 41 My Funny Valentine

Valentine's Day is on the way! Kandice shares a variety of pickup lines (All of them inappropriate) Kandice & Imani share some date and gifting tips, a listener shares a near fatal Valentine's Day experience and everyone shares lots and lots of laughs. Imani got a little fancy with the edits this episode so let us know what you think! Follow the show on Instagram @savethedatepodcast for a special Valentine's Day Match Making game! Rules for participation are on the post. 

Feb 11, 201901:19:17
Ep. 39 The Chase

Ep. 39 The Chase

HEY! Happy 2019! In the first show of the new year, Kandice and Imani explore the difference between chasing/being chased and pursuing/being pursued. Make sure to sound off and let us know your thoughts!

Feb 06, 201901:10:15
Ep. 38 And That's a Wrap 2018

Ep. 38 And That's a Wrap 2018

On this episode, Imani and Kandice share some things they learned in 2018 and things they want to manifest for themselves in 2019. They also share 11 favorite lessons from 2018's episodes. There were a bunch of episodes this year so of course there were many more moments not included in this episode. What 2018 Save the Date Show moments were your favorite?

Feb 06, 201949:38
Ep. 37 Booked and Busy

Ep. 37 Booked and Busy

Dating takes a lot of time. What do you do when you don't have much of that to spare? How about when your love interest isn't very available? On this episode we explore the busy world of the dating, working, millennial with our friends Rachel Jackson of the RJackson Agency and Dante Jenkins, a professional in the automotive industry.

Feb 06, 201901:16:00
Ep. 40 So Disappointed

Ep. 40 So Disappointed

Dating comes with a lot of disappointment, in many different forms. If we're not careful, we can let it overshadow our dating experience. On this Episode, Kandice and Imani discuss dating disappointments and how to handle them as they come. 

Jan 28, 201901:22:58
Ep. 36 Goin up for the rebound

Ep. 36 Goin up for the rebound

When one thing ends another begins. But when is an appropriate time to begin something new? Are we on the rebound?
Nov 26, 201801:11:39