Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 1h 6m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
30%
Hosting
www.datingdetours.com

About This Podcast

Dating Detours is a podcast for grown-up daters who’ve been through breakups, therapy, and modern dating chaos. We dive into real stories of ghosting, red flags, healing, and dating fails — with guests who are learning to love better, one detour at a time. Modern dating podcast, real relationships, healing after heartbreak. 🎙️ Produced by Go Local Productions 💬 Be a guest: golocalproductions.com/dating-detour-guest 📍 Recorded at Ring Spaces Studio in FXBG, VA

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Dating Detours – Episode 22: Craigslist Sex Ads… Then a Secret Fiancée

Jan 29, 2026 1h 8m

In Episode 22 of Dating Detours, Marcus sits down with Jessica for one of the wildest, most eye-opening conversations yet. From uncovering a husband’s secret life responding to Craigslist sex ads…

Dating Detours – Episode 21: Healthy Love Felt Like a Prank… Because Toxic Love Trained Us

Jan 22, 2026 1h 10m

Marcus sits down with Jenna for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what happens after the “forever” relationship cracks. They talk getting married young, being separated for years, and why healthy…

Dating Detours – Episode 20: Widowhood, Secret Groups & Surviving Modern Dating 💔🔥

Jan 15, 2026 1h 15m

Dating after nearly 30 years of marriage is not for the weak. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Dating Detours, Marcus sits down with Rebecca — a longtime friend’s mom, a military veteran and…

Dating Detours – Episode 19 - The Busy Man Glow-Up: How He Finally Showed Up for Love 💞⏰🔥

Nov 20, 2025 1h 5m

Rich lived the nightlife grind, worked nonstop, and built businesses from the ground up — but somewhere along the way, he realized something huge: Being successful means nothing if you don’t learn…

Dating Detours – Episode 18 - Dating After 21 Years: Her Unfiltered Virgo Comeback 💋♍️🔥

Nov 14, 2025 1h 3m

After leaving a 21-year marriage, Josie steps back into the dating world with zero hesitation, zero sugar-coating, and maximum Virgo honesty. In this episode, she and Marcus break down the modern…

Dating Detours – Episode 17: She Survived Her ‘Starter Husband’ and Found Her Soulmate

Nov 06, 2025 1h 6m

The first guest who actually made it out of the chaos — and into a healthy marriage. Ashley joins Marcus to share a rare thing on Dating Detours — a story that ends well. She’s our first guest who’s…

Dating Detours Ep. 16 - From Fairytale to “Nah, I’m Good.”

Oct 30, 2025 43m

Sometimes love feels like a rescue… until you realize you’re the one who needs saving. In this episode, Marcus sits down with Melissa, a 43-year-old from Fredericksburg who’s been married twice,…

Dating Detours Ep. 15 - When the Honeymoon Ends and the Hell Begins 💔🔥

Oct 23, 2025 1h 1m

What happens when the “honeymoon phase” fades — and reality hits harder than you ever imagined? In this raw and unfiltered episode, Marcus sits down with Arlene, who shares her story of falling fast,…

Dating Detours Ep. 14 — “Castle or the Streets: Dating Rules, Thirsty Thursdays & Falling for Yourself”

Oct 17, 2025 1h 4m

From “build an empire with me or stay in the streets” to “you can’t cuddle with your friends-with-benefits,” Marcus and Krystal keep it too real in this chaotic and hilarious episode of Dating…

Dating Detours Ep. 13 – After 20 Years Married… She Finally Chose Herself 💔🔥

Oct 07, 2025 1h 9m

What happens when you spend 20 years being a wife and mom — and suddenly realize it’s time to choose yourself? In this powerful episode, Marcus and Kitty sit down with Brie from the Burg, who opens…

Dating Detours Episode 12 – Dating a Narcissist vs. Loving a Trans Man

Sep 26, 2025 1h 8m

In this raw and real episode, James opens up about moving from toxic relationships into a healthy, affirming partnership with a trans man. From caregiving after surgery to wearing rings and talking…

Dating Detours Ep. 11 - She Got Mad I Bought Nikes… and That’s When I Knew

Sep 22, 2025 1h 6m

🚩 Red flags don’t just wave — sometimes they scream. Pierre Reynolds thought he found “the one.” Shared friends, chemistry, passion. But what started as comfort turned into control, narcissism, and…

Dating Detours Ep. 10 – Happy Drunk vs Toxic Drunk

Sep 04, 2025 1h 2m

What kind of drunk are you — happy 🍻 or toxic 💀? After 5 years of swearing off relationships, Jeff is back in the dating game — and he’s terrified of messing it up. Along the way, he drops some…

The Dating Detours Episode 9 - Actively Single: Red Flags, Cuffing Season & Dating With Intent

Aug 28, 2025 1h 8m

Marcus & Kitty sit down with guest Brendan Hill who describes himself as “single but active” and shares the highs and lows of his dating life. 💬 In this episode: “Dating with intent” — but…

The Dating Detours Episode 8 – Married Men, Demon Dick & Dating Chaos

Aug 21, 2025 1h 2m

This one’s WILD. Our guest Kristen dives all the way in on the messy reality of modern dating: Why married men seem to be obsessed with her The cycle of going back to exes (and why it never…

The Dating Detours Episode 7 – Healing, Hookups & Honesty — Christine Talks Dating After Divorce

Aug 14, 2025 38m

In Episode 7, host Marcus and guest cohost Justice sit down with Christine, a 44-year-old from Texas, to talk raw and unfiltered about dating after divorce, wild rebound phases, and the journey…

The Dating Detours Episode 6 – Used for Sex… Then He Sent Me Roses 💐

Aug 07, 2025 1h 3m

💥 From ghosting to sugar baby dreams — this one’s juicy. In Episode 6 of Dating Detours, Marcus and co-host Kitty sit down with Fredericksburg guest Lury for one of the wildest, realest conversations…

The Dating Detours Episode 5 – Pillow Thieves, Ghosters & Grown-Up Love

Jul 31, 2025 59m

From abusive exes to petty breakups, this one gets deep AND hilarious. Lisa joins Marcus and Kitty to share how she escaped an 11-year toxic marriage and found real love — thanks to a suspiciously…

S1E4 The Dating Detours Episode 4 — You Can’t Save Everyone (White Claw Edition)

Jul 24, 2025 1h 24m

Somewhere between raising kids, waving red flags, and cracking open White Claws… we realized: you can’t save everyone — and you shouldn’t even try. In this episode of Dating Detours, Marcus, Kitty,…

S1E3 The Dating Detours Episode 3 - Navigating Modern Love

Jul 17, 2025 1h 8m

In this episode of Dating Detours, hosts Marcus and Kitty engage in a candid conversation with guest Heidi Durst about the complexities of modern dating. They explore the challenges faced by…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Dating Detours have?

Dating Detours has published 23 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Relationships.

Is Dating Detours still active?

Dating Detours is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 6m.

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