Making matches. Redesigning first dates. And telling the stories that follow. Sign up to be matched here: https://tally.so/r/xXM4Ar
Jonathan, a New York-based aspiring matchmaker, enlists the help of his wife's sister, Sophia to help fulfill this lifelong dream.
Can a starry-eyed writer with almost no matchmaking experience and a punishingly competent producer become our country’s premier matchmakers?
Follow along as they give it their best go.
Jonathan and Sophia are back for a second season and are changing things up.
And they want to hear from you! Comment with what you hope to see in Season 2!
‘Skater Girl/I Tried (https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb)’ by Toomi & Mr. Bub
13 Dec 2024
12. Sunny* and Sophia
Jonathan helps Sophia find a match before she finds one herself in this season 1 finale of the Paired Down Podcast.
16 Sept 2024
11. Mia and Eric*
Jonathan and Sophia take their 11th shot at matchmaking magic but will a small age gap interfere?
*Names have been altered to protect each participants’ identity.
‘Skater Girl/I Tried (https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb)’ by Toomi & Mr. Bub
Other music in this episode by Musictown (https://pixabay.com/users/musictown-25873992/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=113755) from Pixabay. (https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=113755)
2 Aug 2024
10. Isaac and Evelyn*
A match where everything makes sense. Jonathan and Sophia outsource the matchmaking to Jonathan’s older brother.
*Names have been altered to protect each participants’ identity.
‘Skater Girl/I Tried (https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb)’ by Toomi & Mr. Bub
Other music in this episode by Oleg Kyrylkovv (https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=123607) and Pavel Shilov (https://pixabay.com/users/anystyle-40190593/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=175240) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=117676).
11 Jul 2024
9. Ruby and William*
Jonathan and Sophia make their most confident match to date, but additional information might make William and Ruby a long shot.
*Names have been altered to protect each participants’ identity.
‘Skater Girl/I Tried (https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb)’ by Toomi & Mr. Bub
Other music in this episode by Pavel Shilov (https://pixabay.com/users/anystyle-40190593/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=175240) and StudioKolomna (https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=118249), from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=117676).
10 Jun 2024
8. Rachel and Amelia*
The stars align when Jonathan and Sophia set up a pair of bubbly bisexuals born two days apart.
*Names have been altered to protect each participants’ identity.
‘Skater Girl/I Tried (https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb)’ by Toomi & Mr. Bub
Other music in this episode by 29811401 (https://pixabay.com/users/29811401-29811401/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=120336), Yrii Semchyshyn (https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=117676), Lesfm (https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=117676).
22 Apr 2024
7. Carl and Noa*
Two Brooklyn Jews might have everything in common, but will that be enough?
*Names have been altered to protect participant identity.
‘Skater Girl/I Tried’ by Toomi & Mr. Bub
https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb?si=xVbLGJoiQoKl47um1eJX7A (https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb?si=xVbLGJoiQoKl47um1eJX7A)
Other music in this episode by (https://pixabay.com/users/anystyle-40190593/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=175240)StudioKolomna (https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=118249) (https://pixabay.com/users/anystyle-40190593/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=175240) and (https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=123607) (https://pixabay.com/users/lexin_music-28841948/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=116202)Oleg Kyrylkovv (https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=123607) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=123607)
4 Mar 2024
6. Mitch and Cherry*
A Florida Man and a charming Cherry are set up on a not-so-blind-date.
*Names have been altered to protect participant identity.
‘Skater Girl/I Tried’ by Toomi & Mr. Bub
https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb?si=xVbLGJoiQoKl47um1eJX7A (https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb?si=xVbLGJoiQoKl47um1eJX7A)
Other music in this episode by (https://pixabay.com/users/anystyle-40190593/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=175240)StudioKolomna (https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=118249) (https://pixabay.com/users/anystyle-40190593/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=175240) and (https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=123607)Aleksey Chistilin (https://pixabay.com/users/lexin_music-28841948/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=116202) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=123607)
14 Feb 2024
5. Tom and Roz*
From California to New York, Roz and Tom have been living in blissful ignorance to the other’s existence. All that is about to change.
*Some names have been altered to protect participant identity.
‘Skater Girl/I Tried’ by Toomi & Mr. Bub
https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb?si=xVbLGJoiQoKl47um1eJX7A (https://open.spotify.com/album/40rWeS0eI9cL9qP0go0cbb?si=xVbLGJoiQoKl47um1eJX7A)
Other music in this episode by Pavel Shilov (https://pixabay.com/users/anystyle-40190593/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=175240) and Oleg Kyrylkovv (https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=123607) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=123607)
29 Jan 2024
4. Sid and Theo*
Jonathan and Sophia set up two gamers with very different upbringings.
*Names have been altered to protect each participants’ identity.
Music by AntipodeanWriter (https://pixabay.com/users/antipodeanwriter-2366345/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=140843), 29811401 (https://pixabay.com/users/29811401-29811401/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=120336), and Oleg Kyrylkovv (https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=123607) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=175240).
8 Jan 2024
3. Lola and Olivia*
Jonathan and Sophia bring together two women with very different vibes, raising the question, do opposites attract?
*Names have been altered to protect each participants’ identity.
Music by AntipodeanWriter (https://pixabay.com/users/antipodeanwriter-2366345/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=140843), 29811401 (https://pixabay.com/users/29811401-29811401/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=120336), and Pavel Shilov (https://pixabay.com/users/anystyle-40190593/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=175240) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=175240).
18 Dec 2023
2. Oliver and Isla*
Jonathan and Sophia match two gentle souls in their 30’s who have only a long commute keeping them from love.
*Names have been altered to protect each participants’ identity.
Music by AntipodeanWriter (https://pixabay.com/users/antipodeanwriter-2366345/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=140843), Oleg Kyrylkovv (https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=123607), Yrii Semchyshyn (https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=117676) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=41488). Sound Effect from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=41488).
4 Dec 2023
1. Georgia and Dallas*
*Names have been altered to protect each participants’ identity.
Jonathan and Sophia make their first match between two young Brooklynites from the American heartland.
Music in this episode by AntipodeanWriter (https://pixabay.com/users/antipodeanwriter-2366345/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=140843), 29811401 (https://pixabay.com/users/29811401-29811401/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=120336), and Yrii Semchyshyn (https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=117676) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=117676).
25 Sept 2023
The Beginning (A Teaser Episode)
Oooookay. So. How are we doing? Jonathan and Sophia discuss their small (but mighty) accomplishments thus far.
Music in this episode by AntipodeanWriter (https://pixabay.com/users/antipodeanwriter-2366345/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=140843) and 29811401 (https://pixabay.com/users/29811401-29811401/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=120336) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=140843).
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
34 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
42 ratings
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