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The Ex Appeal Podcast

Miriam Katz

Miriam Katz interviews every person she has ever been romantic with on any level, from a 5th grade pizza date to an orthodox rabbi to a stripper she once hooked up with. Every. Single. Person. 


As a true actor-artist person, Katz has dated many, many types of people, many of them larger-than-life types, including a cult leader and a clown. The show is loving and funny, and aims to seek closure and connection. It's moving, and also a romp.


Expect ten episodes a year. (She's gotta track down these honeys...)


Miriam Katz is Los Angeles-based public speaking coach, podcaster, and performer. She studied comparative literature at Columbia University, worked at Artforum magazine for many, many years, followed by stints curating comedy shows and panels for MoMA in New York and Silencio in Paris. She trained in improv at The Groundlings and UCB. You may have heard her in video games or seen her in films, tv shows, and Chili’s commercials (plural). 


Katz has written about comedy for the Los Angeles Times. She has also coached public speaking at companies including Meta, Apple, Google, and MIT. The Ex Appeal Podcast was profiled in The New York Post and Forbes, was a “hot topic” on The View. That’s right, Whoopi Goldberg knows her name.

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  • 18 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 1 hr 16 min
  • English
  • S2 · E17
    Sunday · 1 hr 1 min

    “I Like to Show People a Good Time” – Kissing a Fun Poly Boy at 2AM"

    Miriam Katz talks with Kyle about their early morning make out sesh. They get into love, sex, marriage, ethical non-monogamy, flirting, and fun. A silly Billy one. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. If you like the show and want to donate, that would be such a dream. Please do so here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Laerke Nielsen Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Logo photo by Dana Patrick For SEO: exes, relationships, one night stand, love, break ups, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, clowns, art, comedy, comedian, communication Please follow me on socials! They’re really fun! Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S2 · E16
    October 25 · 1 hr 39 min

    “It’s Been a Very Bipolar Podcast” – Liking Each Other... At Different Times

    Miriam talks to Erez about their two ships-in-the-night dating stints, pandemic sex, lack of communication, and fear of vulnerability. A rollercoaster one. (or, a bipolar one if I choose the other title). Learn more about Ex Appeal here. If you like the show and want to donate, that would be such a dream. Please do so here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Laerke Nielsen Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Logo photo by Dana Patrick For SEO: exes, relationships, hooking up, romance, romantic, love, break ups, pandemic, mushrooms, sex, Brooklyn, Café Mogador, beach Please follow me on socials! They’re really fun! Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S2 · E15
    October 18 · 1 hr 19 min

    “I Was a F***ing Disaster” – Dating A Mess

    Miriam Katz interviews Mr. Mayhem about their six years stint of hooking up. They talk intoxication, feeling unwanted, spirituality in sex, and high grief. A confrontational one. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. If you like the show and want to donate, that would be such a dream. Please do so here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Laerke Nielsen Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick For SEO: exes, relationships, love, burning man, sex, stubbornness, obstinance, intransigence, inflexible, narcissism, insouciance, aloofness, indifference, apathy, detachment (do we see a pattern here?) Please follow me on socials! They’re really fun! Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S2 · E14
    October 11 · 1 hr 49 min

    "I Wanted to Keep You Happy" – Dating a People Pleaser

    Rob and I dated at the end of my time in New York and as I transitioned into living in LA. In this ep we talk long distance relationships, passivity, imbalance, and raising your partner. We also talk Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Siddhartha’s lover, and stand up comedy. An obliging one. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. If you like the show and want to donate, that would be such a dream. Please do so here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Laerke Nielsen Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Logo photo by Dana Patrick For SEO: exes, relationships, Chanel, love, romance, people pleasing, codependency, passivity, Siddhartha, Williamsburg, long distance, power, Father John Misty Please follow me on socials! They’re really fun! Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S2 · E13
    October 4 · 1 hr 4 min

    "You Were Twice My Age" – Dating with an Age Gap

    Miriam Katz and Jonathan talk enthusiastic consent, sex positivity, and sizable age gaps. They also discuss the drama (and joy!) of dating during the pandemic, and bits, like the sitcom they invented based on their romance: “He’s half her age, but they have twice the fun!” A May-December one. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. If you like the show and want to donate, that would be such a dream. Please do so here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Laerke Nielsen Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick For SEO: exes, relationships, pandemic dating, love, bits, improv, youth, clown Please follow me on socials! They’re really fun! Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S2 · E12
    September 27 · 1 hr 44 min

    “I Had One Foot Out the Door” – Dating While Grieving

    I dated Vik while I was broken up with Robbie. Vik then told me I should get back together with Rob... In this episode we talk about when issues arise early on in a relationship, as well as the effect of grief on dating. At the end Vik puts on his podcast producer hat and conducts a mini interview with me about the making of Ex Appeal. A gentle one. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. If you like the show and want to donate, that would be such a dream. Please do so here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Laerke Nielsen Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick For SEO: exes, relationships, love, grief, podcast production Please follow me on socials! They’re really fun! Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S2 · E11
    September 20 · 1 hr 46 min

    "It Was Very Carnal" – Hooking Up with Your Clown Teacher

    I interview my clown teacher, Phil. We talk clown, steamy sex, and power. A primal one. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. If you like the show and want to donate, that would be such a dream. Please do so here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Laerke Nielsen Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick For SEO: exes, relationships, one night stand, love, break ups Please follow me on socials! They’re really fun! Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S1 · E10
    Nov 23, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min

    "I'm Dying Soon" – Dating While Terminally Ill

    Robbie. The reason for this podcast. We talk about falling in love while terminally ill. Getting a phone sex operator to tell you she loves you. God. Sex. Comedy. The goods. I always say a this one or a that one. The is the one. What an episode. What a life. My listener angel, if you like this show, will you please donate? It does so much!!! And pls rate and review. You've heard it before but let me say once more: it realllly helps!!! Mwah mwah mwah I love you so much. Ex. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Jeremy Emery and Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S1 · E9
    Nov 16, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

    “I Don’t Usually Get This Vulnerable” – Dating Your First Love

    In this episode I speak with my first love. We met as teenagers. He had a lot of swagger and I was smitten. As he says in the conversation, he doesn’t normally talk about his younger years, so this was a notable experience for him. (“My wife said I had to do this”). We delve into meeting at a high school basketball game, falling in love quickly, meth, and the impact we’ve had on each other’s lives. I also interview my friend Rachel about her memories of starry-eyed Miriam. A swoony one. What love! Speaking of... if you love this pod, my angel. Will you donate to help me make it? That would be... gorgeous! Please also rate and review-- it helps a tonnnn. Big big big love. Playing the ex game for SEO. Ryan is definitely my ex boyfriend, more than anyone else this season. So there we go. Ex ex ex ex. Enjoy. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Jeremy Emery and Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz / Instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S1 · E8
    Nov 9, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

    "Faking Having Sex" – Hooking Up and Falling in Love for the Camera

    Host Miriam Katz and Andy co-starred in a movie together. Their characters kissed, a LOT, and had two epic sex scenes. They also fell for each other. In this ep, Miriam and Andy talk blurring emotional lines for the sake of cinema, as well as HOT pretend sex. A theatrical one. Also, hot listener. I have an ask! Please donate so I can keep making Ex Appeal. Anyyyyy amount helps. Truly. And please also rate and review! I appreciate it sooo. Huge huge love. As always I am adding in the word "ex" again because PodSEO told me I should. Maybe I'll be the #1 Ex Podcast out there. I feel like I should be. Mwah! Learn more about Ex Appeal here. If you like the show and want to donate, that would be such a dream. Please do so here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Jeremy Emery and Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz; instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S1 · E7
    Nov 2, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

    “I’m a Sex Addict” – Dating with an Intimacy Disorder

    Host Miriam Katz and an ex she calls “Bone Broth” talk about their whirlwind Covid romance, Bone Broth’s sex addiction/intimacy disorder, and for good measure, mushrooms. I hope SEO brings this to people seeking recipes. A spicy one. Lots happening my listener! I must entreat you! If you like this show will you please donate? That way I can make more! Rating and reviewing is also soooo dreamy and helpful. I love you. Also throwing the word "ex" in here cause PodSEO told me I should. The title already has the word "sex" in it but let's go whole hog "ex." Also, do people read these things? If you're reading it, will you tell me? If you are, that's fun. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S1 · E6
    Oct 26, 2025 · 1 hr

    "You Needed Something To Fixate On" – Dating in the 5th Grade

    Miriam Katz talks to Christian about their first date in the 5th grade. It's adorable. They talk about the difference between boys and girls during adolescence, extroversion vs. introversion, being ready or not ready for romance at that age, and generally wipe away the cobwebs from a pivotal early memory for both of them. Miriam also then interviews her good friend, comedian Toni Nagy, about her memory of the host’s “raw sexuality” in the 5th grade. A nostalgic one. What a dream you are, listener. If you like this show will you please donate? It does so much!!! I love you. Please also rate and review. That really helps too! You rock. Also throwing the word "ex" in here cause PodSEO told me I should. Christian is an EX. I interviewed him cause he is an ex. Ex ex ex. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. If you like the show and want to donate, that would be such a dream. Please do so here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Jeremy Emery and Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Ryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S1 · E5
    Oct 19, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min

    “I’m Also Hella Queer” – Hooking Up with a Stripper Hottie

    Miriam Katz interviews dancer Noël about their sexy encounter in a strip club, the healing power of sex work, and re-awakening sensuality (even in winter). Before that Miriam does a mini interview with her friend Danielle about the mostly hetero host’s strong attraction to women, as well as the effect of parenting on sexual orientation. A juicy one. My darling, thank you for listening. If you felt something please please donate so I can keep making the show. Please also rate and review-- man oh man does it help! Huge love. Throwing the word "ex" in here cause PodSEO told me it would help. Does it?! ex oh ex oh. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. If you like the show and want to donate, that would be such a dream. Please do so here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S1 · E4
    Oct 12, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

    “I'm The Rabbi That Got Away” – Dating Religious

    Host Miriam Katz dated Yaakov when they were 19. In this episode they navigate religion in relationships, missed opportunities, and longing. The original hot rabbi. A holy one. When you donate to Ex Appeal, I get to make Ex Appeal. What is hotter? I love you. Please also rate and review. It helps sooo much. ex oh ex oh. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Jeremy Emery and Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Ryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S1 · E3
    Oct 5, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min

    "You Were Like A Young Madonna" – Dating A Comedian Everyone Loves

    Miriam Katz interviews the mythical Reggie about their six-month relationship. They talk dance-y sex, peek experiences, bad communication, and big, magical, catalyzing love. Tears are shed. Creativity and community are praised. An inspiring one. Donating to help me make the show is extremely hot. Thank you!! Also please rate and review. What a dream you are! Also throwing the word "ex" in here cause PodSEO told me I should. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz, instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S1 · E2
    Sep 28, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

    “It Was A Good Thing For My Marriage” – Dating In An Open Relationship

    Host Miriam Katz and Christopher talk open relationships, stretching the bounds of comfort, and closure. A tender one. It would help me soooo much if you would donate to the show. Thank you!! Also please rate and review. What a dream. Also throwing the word "ex" in here cause PodSEO told me I should. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Jeremy Emery and Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz; Instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • S1 · E1
    Sep 21, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min

    "I'm Not Ready" – Dating Post-Divorce

    For this podcast, host Miriam Katz will interview every person she has ever been romantic with on any level (!!). In this episode, she talks to Chad about dating post-divorce, dating during Covid, and dating on mushrooms. Miriam and Chad also discuss supporting each other through very hard times, alongside very dark jokes. A moving one. If you like the show, please donate! It helps soooo much. Thank you!! Also please rate and review. What a dream. Also throwing the word "ex" in here cause PodSEO told me I should. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Jeremy Emery and Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz; Instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Kathryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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  • May 18, 2025 · 3 min

    The Ex Appeal Podcast Trailer

    Welcome to The Ex Appeal Podcast. I'm your host, Miriam Katz. For this show I will interview every person I've ever been romantic with on any level, from a guy I went on a pizza date with in the 5th grade to an orthodox rabbi to a stripper I once hooked up with. Every. Single Person. Please donate! It helps soooo much. Also please rate and review! What a dream. Learn more about Ex Appeal here. This episode is sponsored by me! I teach public speaking. If you would like help preparing for pitches, panels, presentations, job interviews, all hands meetings, wedding toasts, anything… go to my public speaking coaching website here. Merchandise! Tanks, tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, all here. Hosted and produced by Miriam Katz Audio engineering by Jeremy Emery and Lamps Lampanella Theme song melody and vocals by Miriam Katz; Instrumentals by Jon Steinmeier Logo designed by Anna Nguyen and Ryn Davis Photo by Dana Patrick Instagram Tik Tok YouTube LinkedIn

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