The 'Free Food Fling': Turning First Dates into Free Dinners

The 'Free Food Fling': Turning First Dates into Free Dinners

June 6, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 6062026

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This episode explores the controversial trend of using first dates for free meals in modern dating.

Are you dating for romance... or for a free reservation? 🍽️👀 In our brand-new episode of 21st Century Dating Decoded: The Official Speed Mingle Podcast , we are diving headfirst into one of modern dating's most controversial trends: "The 'Free Food Fling': Turning First Dates into Free Dinners." We’re breaking down the psychology, the red flags, and the etiquette of the serial diner. Is it a harmless perk of the single life, or a total dating foul? We aren't holding back! 🎧 Listen on the Go Find your preferred audio match on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio, or Deezer. 📺 Watch on Speed Mingle TV Access premium video content on YouTube, Roku, Amazon Fire TV (by searching for “Speed Mingle TV Network” within the apps & games interface), or via the HRB TV Network, our parent company's dedicated broadcast channel. 🔥 Engage & Subscribe Don't get left behind in the dating dark ages. Secure your access to all future segments directly at: 👉 21stcenturydatingdecoded.riverside.com Drop your thoughts in the comments: Who should pay on the first date? Split it, the invitee, or whoever ordered the expensive steak? Let's discuss! 👇…

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Host: Brad Peters

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