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Ask a Matchmaker

Maria Avgitidis

Booking Overview

A weekly relationship-advice interview show focused on dating, compatibility, romance, and modern love, with external guests typically including therapists, matchmakers, journalists, authors, and relationship-focused media personalities. Suitable pitches include licensed mental-health professionals, dating and relationship experts, matchmaking authorities, and authors or researchers with credible perspectives on modern dating; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show regularly features accessible professional experts rather than only highly prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 299

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 20.6k subscribers

Instagram: 78.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

maria@agapematch.com

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Host

Maria Avgitidis - Fourth-generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed therapists, professional matchmakers, relationship experts, journalists, authors, comedians, and media personalities with credible experience addressing dating, romance, compatibility, or modern relationships.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Professional licensure or specialized expertise, Experience as a matchmaker or relationship professional, Television or media appearances

Recent Guest Discussions

Anna Louie Sussman - Declining Birth Rates, Dating Apps, Ai-generated Dating Criteria, Social Media, Partner Preferences, The Korea 4b Movement, Choice Paralysis, And Dating As A Marketplace.

Nadine Ahmed - The Effects Of Emotionally Unavailable Or Angry Parents On Adult Relationships, Apologizing To Children, Breaking Family Cycles, Commitment, Ex-partners, Marriage, Finances, And Compatibility.

Nina Kharoufeh - International Matchmaking, Dating Preferences, Physical Standards, Rejecting Second Dates, Dating While Working In A Male-dominated Industry, And Relationship Disclosure.

Recent Topics

Relationships, Dating, Matchmaking, Compatibility, Dating Apps

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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What the Latest Singles in America Study Says About Dating ft Kinsey Institute Executive Director Dr. Justin Garcia

October 06, 2026

What does the latest Singles in America Study reveal about how people are dating? Dr. Justin Garcia joins Matchmaker Maria to break down why 72% of singles are open to love but only 16% are actively looking, whether believing in love at first sight is changing the way people date, and why singles are choosing emotional safety and peace over passion. They also discuss when to talk about money and debt, why 70% of singles are open to prenups, how the economy is influencing the desire to have a...

He Likes Going to Strip Clubs. Should I Keep Dating Him?! ft Daniela Mora

September 29, 2026

Stand-up comedian Daniela Mora joins Matchmaker Maria for a hotline episode!! The two first talk about Daniela's recently new relationship, starting out long-distance, and how she and her boyfriend first connected on Snapchat and sexted before dating. They get into what actually makes a green flag, why Daniela loves her boyfriend's work ethic, and where strip clubs fit into the "red flag or not?" conversation. Plus, they answer a listener's question about whether you should tell the person yo...

Why Are People Having Fewer Kids? Is Modern Dating to Blame? ft Anna Louie Sussman

September 22, 2026

Why are people having fewer children, and what does dating have to do with it? Matchmaker Maria sits down with journalist and author Anna Louie Sussman, author of Inconceivable, to unpack dating apps, AI-generated dating criteria, social media outrage, the pressure to find a "perfect" partner, and why women and men may be looking for very different things in relationships. They also get into Korea's 4B movement, why online dating can create choice paralysis, and Anna's advice for singles: sto...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Ask a Matchmaker?

Ask a Matchmaker is hosted by Maria Avgitidis. Its publicly listed email is maria@agapematch.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Ask a Matchmaker?

The publicly listed email for Ask a Matchmaker: maria@agapematch.com.

How many listeners does Ask a Matchmaker have?

Podseeker estimates Ask a Matchmaker reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ask a Matchmaker?

Ask a Matchmaker typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed therapists, professional matchmakers, relationship experts, journalists, authors, comedians, and media personalities with credible experience addressing dating, romance, compatibility, or modern relationships. Common among recent guests: Published books; Professional licensure or specialized expertise; Experience as a matchmaker or relationship professional. Recent guests include Anna Louie Sussman, Nadine Ahmed, and Nina Kharoufeh.

How hard is it to get booked on Ask a Matchmaker?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Ask a Matchmaker cover?

Recent episodes cover Relationships, Dating, Matchmaking, Compatibility, and Dating Apps. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

maria@agapematch.com

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