Swiping is Dead! How Singles Events Are Making Dating Human Again artwork
Love Machine : Dating, Relationships and Living Your Best Life

Swiping is Dead! How Singles Events Are Making Dating Human Again

  • E309
  • 36:07
  • April 27th 2026

Do You Wish Dating Events Actually Led To Real Connections?

Tired of endless dating app swipes that go nowhere? In this lively episode of The Love Machine, James Preece chats with singles event expert Jema Avedian, founder of DateWildly, to reveal why dating events are making a big comeback.

Find out how you can meet singles in a fun, relaxed setting - and finally get the follow-through you crave with DateWildly's game-changing post-event matching feature.

You'll discover the truth about the rise of dating events, why personality makes a bigger impact than profile pictures, and how to make the most of any singles night, even if you show up alone.

Hear about everything from sober speed dating to hilariously memorable event mishaps - plus how to build your own network of single friends along the way.

Ready for some inspiration before your next night out?

Pop in your headphones and learn why singles events could be your new secret dating weapon.

Listen now to get all of James Preece's expert tips and Jema Avedian's inside scoop on what really works.

About DateWildly

https://www.datewildly.com/

https://www.instagram.com/datewildly/


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Love Machine : Dating, Relationships and Living Your Best Life

Love Machine is the dating, relationship and confidence podcast hosted by James Preece, the UK’s leading Dating Coach and Relationship Expert with over 21 years of experience helping singles and couples create better love lives.

Each week, James explores fun, honest and practical ways to bring more love into your life, whether that means finding the right person, feeling more confident, improving your relationships, or simply enjoying life a little more.

If you are single, dating, using dating apps, recovering from heartbreak, confused by mixed signals, dealing with red flags, trying to understand attachment styles, or wondering why modern dating feels so complicated, this podcast is here to help.

With over 300 episodes, Love Machine is packed with dating advice, relationship advice, expert interviews, real stories, mindset shifts and simple tips you can actually use. You’ll hear from dating experts, relationship experts, matchmakers, coaches, authors, therapists and brilliant guests who all have something useful, funny or inspiring to share.

From online dating, first dates, flirting and attraction to confidence, self-love, compatibility, breakups, communication, personal growth and living your best life, James brings warmth, humour and expert insight to help you date smarter, connect better and feel more hopeful about love.

Tune in now if you are ready to find love, love yourself and learn to love your life.

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