This podcast has a little something for all three main podcast in the Mothtoaflame Media family.  Vivian and Marianne are back to shed some light on more Covid-19 related topics.  With subjects too many to list, we touch on a lot of material.  Listen up and see what you think.  That is all.... we'll let the podcast do the talking. 

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CLATN 059 / DD 030 / RC 040 : Covid-19 A Divorce From Normalcy, What Is Important, Kiddos and Covid-19, Relationships, What Changes You, Re-evaluate Your Life, Getting Rid of Drama, And Being More Anal.

Marianne is back in the states visiting and taking time out to do a very interesting podcast.  She brought a newbie, Vivian.  I have to admit, it was so much fun having both of them on.  Vivian had a very different spin on the pandemic being a Covid-19 survivor.  Subjects of term limits, the environment, history books suck, don't take down our past, the consequences of isolation - both mental and physical, the general loss of friends, family, and relationships, and isolation frustration all come into play during this podcast.  I am looking forward to having them both back on the show soon!  Thank you both for getting me off my ass and getting back on the mic!

CLATN 058: Pandemic Times With Global Racial Strife, A New Virtual World, Isolation, Embrace Our Elderly, Statues and Monuments, High Fructose Corn Syrup, A Spamdemic, An Extroverted Introvert, Term Limits and Keeping Our Pants Off Our Ankles!

It was early Saturday morning and I got the pleasure of having Armando back on the mic.  It's Dr. Love vs. Dr. Lust!  After a rocky start, we were about to get our grooves on!  The torrid topic of friends with benefits (FWB) was on the chopping block.  I knew he would come straight out of the gate with some great knowledge and views on the subject.  We did differ on a few points like the presentation and the need of a team.  You can see that Armando, after admitting he was a cuddle monster, was very passionate about his position on FWB.  We were both quick to state (multiple times) that the FWB territory does not just apply to men - there are some women out there that benefit (no pun intended) from it also.  Discussing wants and can'ts, dating for fun, the FWB sleepover, gotta love your Girl Scouts, teams and portfolios, exclusivity and the Astros!  Is the ultimate goal 'finality'... An irreversible ending?  Next podcast with Armando - prostitution in Colorado Springs???  Somebody to interview.   It is a commodity that has been around since the beginning of time!  It should be very interesting.  

CLATN 057: Friends with Benefits, When Does It Turn Into a Relationship, Ground Rules, Showing Up With a Gym Bag, 10 Commandments of FWB, Women Do it Too, Religion Screwed Everything Up, Stepping Stones, Cuddling with Benefits, Avoid the Crossover, MySpac

Stacey and Allen stayed for a second podcast after Divorce Devil 029.  Once again, Stacey delivered a woman's point of view on the subject of dating after divorce.  Allen and I did come away more informed than our past podcasts.  Discussing women and options, effective communication, getting your needs met, being appreciative and accepting the person as they come to you were touched on.  Stacey brought up an excellent point of how people in relationships sometimes try to change each other.  Once you realize that 'flaw', hopefully, one or both people can take a step back and more in a more positive direction.  It was definitely an informative podcast for me.  Thanks, Allen and Stacey for taking the time to hang out at the studio for two shows!  This podcast will also be available on Divorce Devil.....

CLATN 056: Dating After Divorce, Folding Shirts, Embracing the Change in Each Other, Unsolicited Compliments, Work on Yourself, Women Need to Get a Rotation Like Men and Options.

As usual, Connie brings to the podcast the best and unique subjects.  Cockblocking is the word in this one.  Going through different types of cockblocking, we expand quite a bit on its collateral damage.  Almost anything can cockblock.  (LOL)  I found it refreshing that we did not totally agree on the subject.  But, she did make think a little about my stance.  We would love to hear from our listeners about what they think about cockblocking in order to do a rebuttal podcast part two with your questions and/or comments.  You'll find this podcast rather interesting.... Enjoy....

CLATN 055: Cockblocking, Positive and Negative Types, Dog Hair in Your Kooter, Not Always About Getting Sex, Debbie and/or Thomas Downer, Grandma and The Price Is Right and Assault VS Sea Salt.

I have the distinct pleasure of getting Barbara and Allen back for the first time together to do a podcast on us old people dating.  I have to give credit where credit is due, it was all Allen's idea - which turned out to be a very good and enlightening one.  Topics of the fear of rejection, dealbreakers, lying (embellishing) on a profile, what is love? (bacon), and 'on the table with her legs open' are all broached during the discussion.  Thoroughly engaging, Barbara and Allen take me back to some history I had forgotten about.  Skeletons are shaken from the closet - which is not a bad thing being that it is Halloween.  I really appreciate their honesty and candor in our conversation.  A part two is definitely in store for al of us sometime soon!  Almost an hour, dang!!!  Enjoy.....

CLATN 054: Dating Over 48 Online and In-person and its Perils, Perks and Problems, When is a Good Time For Full or Partial Disclosure, I Didn’t Know that Bacon Is So Important, Dirty Dishes in the Background in a Profile Pic, Damn, Please Spellcheck You

Allen is back for some more talk about relationships.  This time it involves hunting and dating modes and where they differ and intersect.  A couple of quick shoutouts to James (CLATN #042) and Christ (CLATN #052).  We both acknowledge that women have somewhat turned the time on men. Some of them have become the hunters and not the hunted.  Allen does do to me what no other guest has - makes me come clean about some of my relationships!  Damnnnn....  With letting the shoe drop, a shark in the swimming pool, teach me how to fish Allen and tossing your net being discussed, there almost has to be a part two to this podcast.  Stay tuned....

CLATN 053: Hunting and Dating Modes, Timing, I’m A Booty Call, Throw Away Society, Pina Colada Song and Men Are More Sensitive.

Welcome Chris (John Doe) to the CLATN Podcast.  I've been trying to get him on the show ever since we first met earlier this summer.  I knew he would not disappoint my listeners at all.  And, Chris comes through with flying colors.  It's probably the most I've ever laughed recording a podcast.  His honesty slaps you in the face again and again.  With honesty being one of the best policies when making a dating profile, we touched on quite a few online dating subjects - which ones to use, the most efficient, what to look for and so on.  We did digress a few times, normalcy to my show.  The podcast almost lasted an hour - a testament to the fun we were having.....!

CLATN 052: The Perils and Perks of Online Dating, The Cosby, John Doe, Bad Date on Tinder, Ice Cream Together, Put Me In Your Phone, Child in the Room, Vagina Shots Make You Thirsty and Suck on My Toes On A Beach In Greece.

Connie shows up with a very important topic (we thought) concerning dating and relationships.  Womanscaping and Manscaping.  We both learned a lot during this podcast.  Besides me finding out about Connie's preferences - we touched on subjects of women wearing less makeup, no side dishes, botox, vagina rejuvenation because of ugly vaginas, and embrace your gray hair.  Definitely gonna be a part two to this one.  I thought of a lot more to add to talk about.  Can't wait!  Thanks Connie.... It was a blast!

CLATN 051: Womascaping and Manscaping, Why is it Important?, Landing Strip vs Brazilian, Razor vs Waxing, Chewbacca, Afro in Your Ears, Less Hair - Less Bacteria and a Heart for Valentines Day.

Allen stayed after CLATN 050 and helped me tackle the subject of Divorce - a second chance at happiness.  He was extremely forthcoming with his thoughts and experiences on the topic.  We must love and be happy with ourselves before we can be happy with others.  Hoping others can benefit from this podcast, we only express what works for us and hopefully can stir something in others.  Take a listen, what do you have to lose?

DD 028: Divorce - A Second Chance at Happiness, Jump on the Grenade, Self-esteem, I am Ruffles, Happiness and/or Being Content, Always Turned Left and the Big Chief Tablet.

Allen returns to share his thoughts on the mic.  Sharing space and the overnight drawer was a topic he brought to the podcast and it sounded good to me.  So, after some discussion, we decided to get it done.  It came out pretty well.  I even got some self-reflection in. Accepting us as we are is pretty much the basis for the show.... Check us out....

CLATN 050: Sharing Space and the Overnight Drawer, The Walk of Shame in the Morning, Not Leaving a Footprint, Squeezing the Toothpaste in the Middle and I am the Law!

Marianne is back for one more podcast before heading back home to Holland.  She contacted me a few days ago with the subject of self-pity.  I did a little research and I was definitely game.  So here it is.  Subjects on consequences, chasing your tail, enabling people, destructive depression and self-reflection are touched upon during this episode.  I am going to check into recording podcasts through the Facebook Phone app to see if we can continue our subject when she is at home.  We'll see.  Enjoy the show.  It was definitely a free-flowing emporium of self-pity!

CLATN 049 / DD 027: The Art of Self-Pity and How It Plays in Relationships and Divorce, Living in the Past, Craving Sympathy, Getting Sucked into a Pity Party, Loneliness, Start with the Google Definition, Getting the Conversation Started with a Text and

Curtis is back with a vengeance, bringing his thoughts of dating at our age.  Being friends for almost 30 years, we have been there for each other during our marriages, the birth of children and divorces.  Twins so to speak.  Even though we definitely disagree on lots of points, we do agree on a few.  Other topics include baggage, expectations, the difference between sex and intimacy, fitting in his world and talking to / and approaching women.  His ying to my yang.  Stay tuned to learn and mostly laugh.  As usual, Curtis does not disappoint our listeners.  Thanks, Buddy.  

CLATN 048: Dating At Our Age, Sling TV, Strange Sex, Sterile Hugs, Baby Got Back and Teeth, Ruffles and Square Pegs in Round Holes.

Connie stops by for dinner, drinks and podcasts.  Expectations are one of our favorite discussions.  Adding to the conversation with topics of a beard under the sundress, man-o-pause, sex staying the same and cutting wood the podcast takes on a life of its own.  I don't know if we solved any problems with relationships, but we definitely brought a few subjects to the forefront.  As you listen, she definitely has me laughing during the show.  Be sure to tune in to her RC 047 podcast on being an Auntie....

CLATN 047: Unrealistic and Realistic Expectations in Relationships, Gypsum and Cement, Communication, Google Dulcolax Relationship Word Translator, Antonyms, Seasonal Boyfriends and/or Girlfriends and Hibernation.

Staying in relationships too long... Allen and I talked about it last week.  So, here is Connie and a woman's perspective.  I was surprised at how much in common the two sides have.  I thought the female view would be more emotional, but I was pleasantly surprised.  The guild of breaking up dominated the conversation for a while.  We all have stayed in a relationship too long at one time or another.  Enjoy!!

CLATN 046: Why Do We Stay in Relationships Too Long - The Female Perspective, Let’s Make a Deal, Relationships and Sweatpants, The Reality Phase and Sabotaging Relationships.

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