Savage Lovecast

Dan Savage has been answering questions about sex and relationships since the early '90s through his Savage Love advice column, and the podcast version has been going strong with over a thousand episodes. Callers phone in with their most intimate, awkward, and sometimes jaw-dropping questions, and Dan responds with the blunt honesty that made him famous. He does not sugarcoat things, but he is rarely cruel -- more like a friend who will tell you when you are being ridiculous. The format is classic call-in advice. You hear the caller's voice, their nervousness, the long pauses before the really personal parts. Dan listens, asks follow-up questions when needed, and delivers answers that draw from decades of writing about human sexuality and relationships. He regularly brings on therapists, sex educators, and other experts for questions that need specialized knowledge, which keeps the show from being one guy's opinion on everything. What sets the Lovecast apart from other advice shows is Dan's willingness to be genuinely surprised by callers and to admit when he has changed his mind on something. The show has evolved alongside cultural conversations about consent, identity, and relationship structures. With a 4.6 rating across over 6,000 reviews, it clearly resonates with an audience that appreciates advice without pretense. Listeners can submit questions by calling 206-302-2064 or emailing Q@Savage.Love.