Dating Unsettled
Welcome to the Dating Unsettled Show where we dare to date differently hosted by Joy Ofodu, a Creative Executive who has reached millions of people with my original comedy content, voiceover and original stories.
I am unsettled by my Nigerian culture’s expectations of dating. I’m unsettled by American dating norms and traumas.
I harnessed my inner romantic and childhood dreams of a healthy BLACK relationship to author a new set of dating rules, ones that work for me, rules that made Black love not only possible but PROBABLE. I was going to fall in love, and I knew I would find it online. I refused to settle.
I swiped on over 2,000 profiles, matched with over 150 fine young gentlemen and went on about 20 first dates with some amazing guys.
You already got 50 apps in your phone baby, what’s one more? Dating Unsettled, where we dare to date differently.
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Egg Freezing Start to Finish - My Complete Cryopreservation at Spring Fertility ft. Dr Srini Reddy
You’re here because you have questions about balancing and freezing, and your career or relationship, and we are here to answer them. We’re going to spend the next hour breaking down what egg freezin…
What Are Girlfriend Duties vs. Wife Duties? Threads Explains
What Are Girlfriend Duties vs. Wife Duties? Threads apparently explains!
Alright, picture this—you're vibing in a relationship, doing all the things, but then you stop and ask yourself: Wait… is this…
My Boyfriend Thought I Abandoned Him During Evacuation ft. Dr. Chidi Ohaeri
Unsettler Request: My Boyfriend Thought I Abandoned Him During Evacuation ft. Dr. Chidi Ohaeri
Psychoeducation on how we respond to our partners taking past hurt and gender roles into account. If you…
I Redownloaded the Dating Apps: What Changed? Dating in 2025
New Year, So I Redownloaded the Dating Apps: What Changed?
Dating in 2025: how to use these features to find love in the New Year! I redownloaded the dating apps—Tinder, Bumble, Hinge—you know, the u…
Unsettled Summer: I'm Reading and Giving Relationship Advice
In this episode of Dating Unsettled, we're (yes, you and me) diving BACK LIKE WE NEVA LEFT into the chaos of summer relationships. I'll be reading your submissions and offering some no-nonsense advic…
Unsettler Requests: Divorced and Dying in Florida
In this episode, I respond to an Unsettler's DM about abeing divorced and not finding the folks she's looking for in her area (South Florida). Tips for distance and going the distance! + I will be m…
Say It Out Loud and Brown Girl Problems ft. Vasavi Kumar
Joy interviews Vasavi Kumar (@mynameisvasavi) about her experiences as a Brown girl, divorcee, dater in her 40s and voice actor/author! The two really get into what it's like to grow up as immigrant …
Dating as a Hot Funny Girl with a Dynamic Disability ft. Danielle Connolly
Joy interviews Danielle Connolly (@_Daniellevates) about her experiences as a hotgirllll who just takes a lil bit more time getting out of chairs on dates! The two talk infantilization, common miscon…
Love Is Blind Season 6: Thoughts and Patterns to Watch For
Fun this week: DU has been featured by Apple Podcasts on TikTok and in curation with a new series! https://www.instagram.com/p/C4RXAGjPDM5/
Ride through the latest Love Is Blind Season 6 drama with y…
An Unsettled V-Day and Lessons from "Players" on Netflix
Join Joy in this episode as she delves into her thoughts after the film "Players" on Netflix, exploring the complex themes it unravels about love, relationships, and the challenges that come with bei…
Get to Know Me as a Dater with Skin Deep + GMA and Apple Podcasts Features!
Get to Know Me as a Dater with Skin Deep + GMA and Apple Podcasts Features!
Thanks for listening to this podcast, and entering a space that proves dating can be a comedy goldmine, full of love and mi…
Swiping With Atlanta Peach Destiny Jackson
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Unsettler Requests: Is It His Condition or Is It Me? Dumped and Dubious
In this episode, I respond to an Unsettler's DM about a man who dumped her and blamed it on his medical condition..Should she believe what he shared, or is he using it as an excuse?
I go off with lov…
Unsettler Requests: Date Him or Drop Him? ft. Joy's Holiday Love Update
In this episode, I respond to an Unsettler's DM about the Ghost of Bumble's past -- a man who insists on being a recurring character. Should she date him or drop him?
I also spill tea on where my own…
Why Is He Single and "Not Looking?" ft. Alex Clewis
"I'm single but tbh I'm not looking for anything serious. I'm really working on myself right now." UGH! We've all heard it. But have we interrogated it? What can we do when we meet someone we really …
Cosmic, A New Dating App from Friend and Founder Mike Sayman
Is Michael's new app, Cosmic, gon' save the dating scene?
We're about to find out... it'll at the very least save people who don't like to write bios about themselves..themselves.
Listen and learn mo…
EP. 27: Meet My Man - Our Online Love Story
A legendary moment. The reason for my season and to my rhyme. What every dating podcast needs: I get to introduce you to my maaaan, Ivan! We discuss his surprising first impressions of me, why he ask…
Love is Blind and Unsettling S5 (Episodes 1-4)
Joy gives her thoughts on the Unsettling world of Netflix's hit series, "Love is Blind." Get ready for an engaging recap of all the jaw-dropping moments, unexpected twists, and Joy's personal icks th…
EP. 26: Visionboarding Black Love
This week, I talk about literally visionboarding the love I wanted for myself and how you can do the same!
Here's a link to my actual visionboard (Click the VZN BRD highlight)