Épisodes

  • Dating Disaster Show’s Own Disaster
    Jul 6 2025

    Show notes

    Chris Smith host of Tik-Tok’s Disaster Dating Stories
    https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisuk31
    The trailblazing 2 Deans, late for Pride Month of course
    International House of Pancake stories.
    Trippy IHOP commercial from 1969
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt_OS54FFFE
    New App of the Week music theme from Aspartame Daddies who do our theme music, “I Met Her at
    the TV Smash” for our weekly feature

    Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

    To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
    The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
    Theme song by Aspartame Daddies
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    Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
    Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
    Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
    had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
    also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
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    Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
    years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
    Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in California.

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    27 min
  • A Syracuse Double Disaster in 1967
    Jun 30 2025


    Show notes
    Dean on vacation! We are serious about this show!

    What are The Pelicans!?

    Why 50 year old men ghost?

    What happened in 1967?

    https://www.history.com/a-year-in-history/1967

    Introducing our weekly feature.

    More bad pick-up lines

    Our Guest-Jo Paoletti gets recruited

    Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

    To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
    The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
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    Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
    Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
    had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
    also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
    Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
    ====================================
    Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
    years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
    Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El
    Cerrito, California, and is presently retired.

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    29 min
  • The 2 Deans talk Dating, (what else)
    Jun 23 2025

    EPISODE 13: The 2 Deans talk Dating, (what else)
    Show notes
    The 2 Deans talk about:
    Aspartame Daddies had a live gig
    Feedback from listeners, Dean sings too much! Vow to sing more.
    The guest cancelled
    Production disaster on previous episode
    Grateful Dead drag band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou0pUb3dDF0Fake
    Messages in Dean’s Bumble inbox
    Dating App. Of the Week: Pet Date

    Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

    To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
    The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
    =====================================

    Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
    Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
    Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
    had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
    also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
    Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
    ====================================
    Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
    years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
    Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El Cerrito, California, and is presently retired.

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    39 min
  • So Many Disasters, So Few Dates
    Jun 16 2025

    EPISODE 12: So Many Disasters, So Few Dates
    Maria Dente joins us and talks about a HUGE disaster that had so many layers
    Show notes
    The 2 Deans talk about
    NY app. Profiles vs. West Coast app. Profiles, and how they date. The 2 Deans approve!
    Feedback from listeners!
    2 Deans Merch with our catch phrase “Exactly”
    Fake Dating App. Of the Week: Furry Date

    Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

    To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
    The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
    =====================================

    Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
    Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
    Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
    had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
    also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
    Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
    ====================================
    Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
    years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
    Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El

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    26 min
  • The Long Game Disaster
    Jun 8 2025

    EPISODE 11: The Long Game Disaster
    Jackie Feta joins us and talks about a long-game disaster
    Show notes
    The 2 Deans talk about
    Dean is visiting NY: The 66 year non-disaster, Dean’s parents in NY. Mama Dean goes shopping.
    Attempted scam of The Two Deans!
    LUMA Matchmaking https://lumasearch.com/ , April Davis
    Clean vs. Dirty acceptability for cars/places
    Fake Dating App. Of the Week: Delivery Date

    Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

    To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
    The 2 Deans produced by Jason Wright and Oddball Foundation
    =====================================

    Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
    Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
    Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
    had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
    also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
    Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
    ====================================
    Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
    years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
    Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El
    Cerrito, California, and is presently retired.

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    37 min
  • Female Firefighter Fail
    Jun 1 2025

    EPISODE 10: Female Firefighter Fail
    A YOUNGER DATE: Chef Girl-R-dee, The President of the Little Deans Club
    Show notes
    The 2 deans talk about
    Firefighters https://www.amazon.com/Firefighter-Calendar-2025-Heroism-Strength/dp/B0DK99NMVY
    Old vs. Young: Having to use answering machines, pay phones, and giving directions
    ChatGBT https://chatgpt.com/
    Fake Dating App. Of the Week: Alcoholic Dating
    What guys really want.

    Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

    To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans, contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
    Produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation
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    Theme music for the 2 Deans provided by Delaware's Aspartame Daddies
    Theme song from Love American Style
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3DpTs-iV7U


    Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, which includes his latest novel, The
    Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
    Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
    had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work
    also has been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small
    Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
    ====================================
    Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22
    years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No
    Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and scheduled to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El
    Cerrito, California, and is presently retired.


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    33 min
  • Blind Date Disasters
    May 25 2025


    Our first male guest: Christopher Joseph
    The 2 deans talk about
    Changing the Theme song and the Cowsills
    Couple’s Weird anniversaries
    Sex disasters?
    Fake Dating App. Of the Week
    Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

    To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com
    Produced by Jason Wright and Oddball Foundation
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    Show notes
    Theme music for the 2 Deans provided by Delawares Aspartame Daddies
    Theme song from Love American Style
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3DpTs-iV7U

    The Partridge Family is Based on the Cowsills (check out the 1:00 mark, beating that tambourine)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4ey500gZ3E

    Pyronine’s disease commercial
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfxZ2RBuvKM&t=3s

    Chris Joseph is the author of “Life’s A Ride”
    https://www.amazon.com/Life-Ride-Chris-Joseph/dp/1951407296

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    39 min
  • Paging Dr. Narcissist, Guest Jackie Dawes
    May 18 2025

    Jackie Dawes, from Episode 3, returns with a narcissist story
    The 2 deans talk about our fans are the “Little Deans”
    Polite dates and when sex can be talked about on dates
    Fake App. Of the Week

    Hosted by: Kristin “Dean” Alderisio and Timothy “Dean” Gager.

    Jackie Dawes is the author of the upcoming book, My Favorite Part


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    Show notes

    Will Ferrell sings for PayPal

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=rN-GZ0YffVo&t=13s


    Theme music for the 2 Deans provided by Delaware's Aspartame Daddies

    To appear as a guest on the 2 Deans, contact us at: thetwodeans@gmail.com

    Produced by Jason Wright and the Oddball Foundation

    Timothy Gager has published 20 books of fiction and poetry, including his latest novel, The
    Shadows of the Seen, forthcoming with Pierian Springs Press in 2025. He hosted the successful Dire
    Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has
    had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, and 18 nominations for the Pushcart Prize. His work has also been nominated twice for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, and The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio.
    ====================================
    Passionate about impacting lives, Kristin Alderisio has been a practicing neurosurgery PA for the past 22 years. She’s been involved with global health, working with PINCC (Preventing Internationally, No Cervical Cancer). Her trips have been to Africa and she is scheduled to go to Bolivia, Fall 2025. Kristin resides in El
    Cerrito, California, and is presently retired.

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    37 min