Dating Straight
Hosted by Dating Straight
A call between two long-distance gay best friends who interview fellow creators and internet personalities about their lives and careers.
An informal, banter-heavy interview show that feels like eavesdropping on a phone call between two funny, internet-savvy best friends. Hosts Amy Ordman and Jack Dodge catch up with other online personalities, primarily from the LGBTQ+ community, about their recent projects, personal growth, and relationship drama. The conversations are unstructured, candid, and filled with the hosts' authentic chemistry and inside jokes.
“The show's core is the authentic, often chaotic chemistry between hosts Amy and Jack, making guests feel less like interview subjects and more like friends joining their weekly catch-up. A notable aspect is its status as a dormant show, having ended in mid-2021, which captures a specific era of the creator community.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by YouTubers and cross-country best friends Amy Ordman (based in Los Angeles) and Jack Dodge (based in New York City), "Dating Straight" is a conversational interview podcast. The show is framed as a weekly catch-up call where the two friends discuss their lives and interview guests, who are often fellow social media creators and friends from the LGBTQ+ community. The podcast has been dormant since May 2021.
Credentials & credits
- YouTuber / Content Creator (Amy Ordman)
- YouTuber / Content Creator (Jack Dodge)
- Shorty Award Nominee (Amy Ordman)
Other ventures
- Amy Ordman (YouTube Channel)
- Jack Dodge (YouTube Channel)
- Please Don't Kill Us (D&D Livestream with Jack Dodge)
- Dweeb Wars with Carson & Jack (YouTube Channel)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Cammie Scott Surprises Superfan Miguel PenaMay 18, 2021 · 1h 00m
- 02Psychic Predicts The End Of This Podcast with Medium Chris MedinaMay 11, 2021 · 1h 05m
- 03Addressing The TikToks with Rebecca BlackMay 4, 2021 · 1h 04m
- 04Truth Or Drink with Emmy & IanApr 27, 2021 · 58 min
- 05Why Avexis Went Public with Ava PalazzoloApr 20, 2021 · 1h 15m
- 06Break Up To Make Up with Bling Empire’s Kelly Mi LiApr 13, 2021 · 48 min
- 07First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage with Cammie and TarynMar 30, 2021 · 1h 31m
- 08Elle Mills And Amy Matched On Hinge *recently*Mar 23, 2021 · 49 min
Notable episodes
- 01Psychic Predicts The End Of This Podcast with Medium Chris Medina
A psychic medium gives the hosts personal readings about their personalities and insecurities, including a prediction about the podcast's future.
- 02Addressing The TikToks with Rebecca Black
The hosts and guest discuss her evolution since coming out, the inspiration for her new music, and a viral TikTok about her and host Amy Ordman.
- 03Cammie Scott Surprises Superfan Miguel Pena
This episode highlights the show's roots in the lesbian YouTube community and features a surprise appearance from a well-known creator.
What you'll be asked on this show
Interviews begin informally, often with a friendly catch-up or by referencing a prop or recent event. Hosts Amy Ordman and Jack Dodge guide the conversation like a casual chat, asking about guests' origins, recent projects, and personal evolution. They probe by sharing their own related experiences and reacting emotionally, which fosters a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. The discussions often transition from professional topics to deeply personal ones, such as relationships or psychic readings, and conclude without a formal closing question, simply winding down the natural conversation.
The show opens with a signature skit where the hosts, feigning a straight relationship, "come out" to each other. Interviews are unstructured, highly conversational chats driven by the hosts' curiosity and pre-existing relationships with many guests. They frequently reference past events and inside jokes, creating an intimate, informal atmosphere.
Questions Dating Straight keeps coming back to
11 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Dating Straight reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“How did you get your start or first notice your ability?”
This is often used as an opening question to establish a guest's origin story.
process
3- Q.01
“Can you explain what it is you do?”
Asked to guests with unique professions to give the audience context.
- Q.02
“How does [the phenomenon] actually work or manifest?”
This question seeks to understand the mechanics behind a guest's unique skill or experience.
- Q.03
“What's the story behind this [physical object]?”
The hosts use physical props brought by guests to initiate specific stories.
personal
2- Q.01
“How have you evolved over the past year?”
A frequent question to explore a guest's personal and professional growth, especially for returning guests.
- Q.02
“Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert?”
A straightforward question to explore a guest's personality.
craft
1- Q.01
“What's the story behind your new project or song?”
Used to dive into the creative process and inspiration behind a guest's latest work.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Wasn't our last conversation about when you [major life event]?”
The hosts often reference past conversations to highlight a guest's journey.
future
2- Q.01
“What's the plan for [a future life event, like moving]?”
Asked to get updates on a guest's personal life and future plans.
- Q.02
“Are you going to use your [degree or past skill]?”
A way to connect a guest's past experiences or education to their future career.
industry
1- Q.01
“Do you think [a specific industry trend] is over?”
This question prompts guests to share their take on current industry trends.
Signature segments
- · The opening skit where the hosts pretend to be a straight couple before revealing they're gay.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show primarily books YouTubers, TikTokers, and other social media personalities who are often friends or peers of the hosts within the LGBTQ+ creator space. Notable guests have included Rebecca Black, Cammie Scott, Kelly Mi Li, and psychic medium Chris Medina.
- Vane Peñaon Cammie Scott Surprises Superfan Miguel Pena
- Chris Medinaon Psychic Predicts The End Of This Podcast with Medium Chris Medina
- Rebecca Blackon Addressing The TikToks with Rebecca Black
- Emmy Hartmanon Truth Or Drink with Emmy & Ian
- Ian Smithon Truth Or Drink with Emmy & Ian
- Ava Palazzoloon Why Avexis Went Public with Ava Palazzolo
- Kelly Mi Lion Break Up To Make Up with Bling Empire’s Kelly Mi Li
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors included direct-to-consumer brands popular in the podcast and creator economy, such as BetterHelp, Best Fiends, Curology, Dipsea, and Upstart.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Dating Straight
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Dating Straight?
- The hosts are best friends and YouTubers Amy Ordman and Jack Dodge.
- Is the podcast still active?
- No, the podcast appears to be dormant. The last episode was released in May 2021.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a conversational interview show where the hosts have casual, banter-filled chats with guests, who are typically other social media creators.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Full episodes are available on the "Dating Straight" YouTube channel and on podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
- Why does the description mention 'Queerbait'?
- The official channel and episode titles use "Dating Straight," but the YouTube description and an Apple Podcasts listing mention "Queerbait," which may have been a former or alternative name for the show.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Dating Straight - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]Amy Ordman - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [03]Jack Dodge - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [04]Amy Ordman - The Shorty Awardsshortyawards.com
- [05]A Mental Breakdown During COVID | JACK & AMY of Dating Straight - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [06]Who Are Carson McCalley and Jack Dodge, The Amazing Race Winners Who Play D&D?startplaying.games
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