Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Are dating apps finally dead? In this episode, Smoove reacts to women who are officially "burnt out" and deleting Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder. We’re pulling back the curtain on the business model of these apps—designed by casino game developers to keep you addicted, not to help you find love.
We break down the "Illusion of Choice" and why having thousands of likes actually makes women worse at vetting. Smoove also addresses the "Dual Mating Strategy" from the perspective of the top 10% of men and why "stunning" women are still struggling to find long-term commitment.
Learn the difference between Obtaining vs. Retaining, why "proximity" isn't enough to offer a high-value partner, and why the "Wild" might be your only hope for a real connection.
Stay Hungry, Never Thirsty.
Key Takeaways & Timestamps
0:00 – Why women are dumping dating apps in 2024.
1:08 – The Shareholder Trap: Why apps are designed for you to FAIL.
2:28 – From Casinos to Dating: The psychology of app addiction.
3:18 – The Illusion of Choice: Why "too many options" ruins vetting.
4:36 – Combo Breaker: The truth about "5-second" dating judgments.
6:51 – Modern Standards: Why women "participate" but don't "date."
8:55 – The 6-Foot Filter: How superficiality kills real connection.
11:45 – Doom Swiping: What happens when the apps "shoot their load."
13:55 – The Average Guy’s Reality: 1,400 swipes for one date?
16:03 – Obtaining vs. Retaining: Why looks only get you in the door.
17:35 – Proximity isn't an offering: Put in the effort.
18:05 – Stay Hungry, Never Thirsty.
Are dating apps finally dead? In this episode, Smoove reacts to women who are officially "burnt out" and deleting Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder. We’re pulling back the curtain on the business model of these apps—designed by casino game developers to keep you addicted, not to help you find love.
We break down the "Illusion of Choice" and why having thousands of likes actually makes women worse at vetting. Smoove also addresses the "Dual Mating Strategy" from the perspective of the top 10% of men and why "stunning" women are still struggling to find long-term commitment.
Learn the difference between Obtaining vs. Retaining, why "proximity" isn't enough to offer a high-value partner, and why the "Wild" might be your only hope for a real connection.
Stay Hungry, Never Thirsty.
Key Takeaways & Timestamps
0:00 – Why women are dumping dating apps in 2024.
1:08 – The Shareholder Trap: Why apps are designed for you to FAIL.
2:28 – From Casinos to Dating: The psychology of app addiction.
3:18 – The Illusion of Choice: Why "too many options" ruins vetting.
4:36 – Combo Breaker: The truth about "5-second" dating judgments.
6:51 – Modern Standards: Why women "participate" but don't "date."
8:55 – The 6-Foot Filter: How superficiality kills real connection.
11:45 – Doom Swiping: What happens when the apps "shoot their load."
13:55 – The Average Guy’s Reality: 1,400 swipes for one date?
16:03 – Obtaining vs. Retaining: Why looks only get you in the door.
17:35 – Proximity isn't an offering: Put in the effort.
18:05 – Stay Hungry, Never Thirsty.
