Strangers on the Internet

Irina Manta, Michelle Lange

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Booking Overview

A dating-and-relationships show grounded in academic research, pairing a legal scholar and a psychologist to explore apps, compatibility, and risk-avoidance (like narcissists and predators). It’s a strong fit for guests who can translate research or law/policy into practical, culturally relevant guidance for modern daters.

Metrics

Episodes: 96

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Instagram: 136 followers

Contact Information

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Host

Irina Manta - Legal scholar Irina Manta co-hosts the show, bringing an academic legal perspective on dating apps, relationships, and navigating modern romantic dynamics.

Michelle Lange - Psychologist Michelle Lange co-hosts the show, providing a psychology perspective on dating apps, relationships, and identifying/avoiding narcissists and other predators.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Academics (psychology/law), authors with research or memoir credibility, and subject-matter experts who can explain dating/relationships through evidence (research, legal frameworks, or lived experience).
Required Achievements:  
Published books (research or memoir), University faculty appointments (for academic guests), Documented expertise in psychology, law, or relationship dynamics, Notable media coverage or recognition via mainstream outlets and publishing platforms (implied by the episode framing)

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Paul Eastwick - Evolutionary Psychology And Love; Debunking “alpha” Concepts; Compatibility; Manosphere Misconceptions; Impact Of Online Dating

Prof. Dara Purvis - Tradwives As Social Media Content; Cultural/legal Movements Affecting Women’s Rights; Connections To Attacks On Trans Rights And Gender Stereotypes

Karen Palmer - Personal Narrative Of Abuse And Hiding Using Do-it-yourself Witness-protection; Identity Changes; Family Safety; Religious And Life Experiences; Rebuilding A Life

Recent Topics

Dating, Psychology, Relationships, Evolution, Narcissism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Strangers on the Internet
:

The Dating Professors: Equality in Relationships

May 18, 2026

Irina and Michelle enter the minefield of equality in romantic relationships, and in particular division of labor. Is it as simple as saying that both parties should have the same amount of free time and going from there? Does all labor count the same, regardless of how arduous it was or how well performed? The Dating Professors discuss how having children tends to complicate the equation, as does dealing with chronic health issues or the labor-related consequences of past individual decision...

Guest Chat: Bonded by Evolution with Dr. Paul Eastwick

May 04, 2026

On this episode, Irina and Michelle welcome UC Davis psychology professor Dr. Paul Eastwick who is the author of the recent book "Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection". Paul debunks the idea that there is such a thing as an "alpha" man or woman and emphasizes the importance of compatibility in romantic relationships. He explains how the manosphere has distorted ideas from evolutionary psychology and why online dating has detracted from the values that actually make rela...

Guest Chat: Tradwives with Prof. Dara Purvis

March 16, 2026

In this episode, Irina welcomes Temple University law professor Dara Purvis for a lively conversation about tradwives. Who are tradwives and to whom do they target their social media content? What do we know about their lives, and do they nostalgically portray a past that perhaps never existed? Dara explains why tradwife content isn't just superficial entertainment and represents part of a larger cultural and legal movement to erode women's rights and desire for equality. She also delves into...

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