Folks, this week I had to record a solo episode as Cat was pretty busy with their convention prep and rather than trying to shoe in an episode for our regular spot, we decided to instead see if we could do a live episode Sunday at 15:00 if we both feel up to it. Not saying we will, but you know how conventions are—or maybe you don’t—but they tend to wear you out!

What? You’ve never been to a convention? Well, don’t be shy, as that’s what I’ll be discussing in this week’s episode. Maybe you’ve never been to a convention—like the Doctor Who convention I’m currently attending—perhaps because there are none of your interest in your area. Don’t let that get you down because even informal conventions, like a basic meetup, can help you get out there and make new friends… and even potentially meet someone.

I know most of us who don’t already have someone special, are out there hoping to find love. There’s nothing wrong with that. You shouldn’t feel ashamed either that you have those desires or are unable to satisfy them. Even if your room is next to a happy couple enjoying each other heavily, intimately while you’re trying to record a podcast, don’t be jealous, be happy that, while they probably were once in your position, they found each other and you could find someone too.

Of course, we can’t know where you will find that special someone, and you should never put all your eggs in one basket. Sure, it may seem like there are a lot of opportunities on dating apps, and I did have one wonderful, long-term (6 months) relationship thanks to one of them, but there’s something to be said about meeting organically, through a convention or a meetup.

So get out there, and I hope you enjoy this week’s episode. And if you’re at Long Island Who, come see me at the Is Doctor Too Woke panel at 14:00, or Cat at one of their many panels!