Allowed to Ask
Welcome to Allowed to Ask! Every week, your favorite mother-daughter duo, Dani and Janice, spills the tea on all things dating and relationships. No topic is off-limits, and no advice or opinion is held back. We dive into the questions your mom is most definitely asking—and maybe a few she's too shy to bring up. Don’t forget to follow us @allowedtoask on Instagram and TikTok, and check out @firstroundsonme.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 38
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Asking Natassia Miller: How to Feel Fulfilled in Your Sex Life
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coThis week, we sat down with Natassia Miller (@natassiamiller)—Sexologist and Founder of Wonderlust (@wonderlustinthewild)—to talk about all things sex, p…
Asking Erica Spera: Why Dating as a Comedian Isn’t Always Funny
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coThis week, we sat down with comedian and podcast host Erica Spera (@spericaa) to talk all things stand-up—from performing at top comedy clubs across the …
Asking Caesar Palotta: Can Opening Your Marriage Bring You Closer?
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coIn this episode, we chat with Dani’s longtime friend Caesar Palotta (@caesarpalotta) about growing up gay in a not-so-accepting high school, coming out, …
Asking Talia Koren: How Tracking Dates Could Be the Key to Dating Intentionally
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coThis week, we sat down with Talia Koren, host of the podcast @DatingIntentionally. We chat about her system for tracking past dates to be more intentiona…
Asking Sydney Meister: How to Treat a Situationship Like Your Boring Uncle
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coThis week, we sit down with Sydney Meister, Lifestyle Writer at PureWow, to dive into all things dating theories. From the Bored Uncle to the Rubber Band…
Asking Sherrie Schneider about the OG Dating Rules Book
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coThis week, we’re chatting with Sherrie Schneider, co-author of The Rules, about how to find and keep the man of your dreams—without losing yourself in th…
Asking Anna Morgenstern The Secret Sauce to Matchmaking
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coThis week, we sat down with Anna Morgenstern (@annamorgenstern), a NYC-based matchmaker. We discussed the benefits of working with a matchmaker, how to m…
Asking Veronica Droulia About Podcasting and Prioritizing Yourself
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coToday, we sat down with Veronica Droulia (@veronicadroulia), host of the Martinis and Bikinis podcast (@martinisandbikinispod), to chat about being a con…
Asking Alessia Sculpt About Leaving the Good Guy to Find the Right Guy
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coThis week, we sat down with Alessia Scauzillo (@alessiasculpt) to talk about why she broke up with the "good guy" after 12 years, how she found love agai…
Asking Carleigh Ferrante (@MostlyDating): Should 'Exclusive' Be a Step Before BF/GF
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coThis week, we sit down with Carleigh Ferrante (@MostlyDating), host of the popular podcast Mostly Dating. Carleigh shares how she started her career and …
Asking Jessica Evans How to Stand Out at Singles Events
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This week, we sat down with Jessica Evans, founder of BODA (@boredofdatingapps), to talk about her success in hosting singles events across cities. We di…
You Asked, We Listened: Navigating Your Twenties with Host Dani
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.co This week, Dani hosts a solo episode and dives into all things related to navigating your twenties. She shares her experiences in NYC during her early…
Asking Erika Ettin the Secrets to Swiping Smarter on Dating Apps
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.co This week, we sit down with dating coach Erika Ettin (@alittlenudge) to talk about everything you need to know about navigating dating apps (the right…
Asking Nigel Roxbury About Dating and Living Life Sober
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.co This week, we sat down with Nigel Roxbury, the creative mind behind @dumb_hot and @nychistoryhub, to dive into some real talk about modern dating. We …
Asking Finding Mr. Height How She Found Mr. Right
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.co This week, we’re joined by Ali Jackson (@findingmrheight) to talk about everything from handling the dreaded breakup text to what makes her current re…
Asking About Each Other’s New Year's Resolutions and Intentions
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.co This week, it’s just the two of us having a conversation about goals and intentions. We reflect on the past year, talk about what we’re focusing on in…
Asking Victoria Alario About The Secrets to Building Lasting Confidence
This week, I (just Dani!) sat down with confidence coach and host of For The Girls podcast, Victoria Alario, for a conversation on all things confidence and self-empowerment. We explored why you shou…
Asking Beth Gulotta How to Break Away from Societal Expectations
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.coIn this episode, we sat down with Mental Health Counselor and host of the podcast Quiet The Clock, Beth Gulotta, to explore breaking free from societal t…
Asking Liv Schreiber About the Power of Putting Yourself Out There
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This week, we sat down with entrepreneur and influencer Liv Schreiber (@livschreiber) to dive into the art of putting yourself out there. Liv shares the…
Asking Benny Hart About Male Perspectives on Modern Dating
Download First Rounds on Me firstroundsonme.co This week, we sat down with dating strategist Benny Hart (@bennyinc) to take a peek inside the male brain when it comes to dating. We covered how to a…