About this episodeMLB players Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly debunk the myth of the partying athlete lifestyle, revealing …AI summary
MLB players Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly debunk the myth of the partying athlete lifestyle, revealing that the 162-game season and constant travel leave them too exhausted for wild nights. They discuss modern dating dynamics, emphasizing that compatibility and genuine connection outweigh superficial chemistry, and share personal stories about how they met their partners through simple, authentic interactions rather than complex dating games.
Key takeaways 5
The 'party athlete' stereotype is outdated; players are often too tired from the 162-game schedule and travel to engage in heavy socializing, preferring low-key activities like drinking a beer or playing cards on the plane.
Women often overestimate men's concern with appearance; athletes generally do not notice minor weight fluctuations or 'beer bellies' and prioritize their partner's happiness over physical perfection.
Dating advice centers on vulnerability and directness: Pete Crow-Armstrong met his girlfriend because she slid into his DMs with a simple 'hey,' proving that taking risks and being straightforward works better than hiding behind screens.
Compatibility involves both day-to-day alignment (like sharing coffee dates) and physical chemistry, though Pete notes that chemistry often falls under the umbrella of compatibility when a genuine connection exists.
Athletes leverage their fame for practical perks like better dinner reservations, golf cart access, and free items from brands, but they generally avoid flashy spending, with Carson Kelly citing a $400 bottle of wine as a notable exception.
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“We spend all of our time really doing that with each other... That's where the party starts. You guys are just getting lit coming home from [the game].”
▶ 2:15Carson Kelly explains that the team's social life happens on the plane post-game due to exhaustion, debunking the wild party lifestyle myth.
“Compatibility is like, can we build a life together? Do we like the same things? Do we go to the same coffee shop? Like stuff like that, right, the day-to-day. Chemistry is like, I want to rip your clothes off.”
▶ 8:51Carson Kelly defines the difference between long-term relationship viability and physical attraction.
“I think like if if I really want to spend real time with you, it's got to be a little bit of both. Ideally, you would have both. It's kind of hard to find, though.”
▶ 9:15Pete Crow-Armstrong emphasizes that while both chemistry and compatibility are needed, finding a partner who offers both becomes harder as you age.
“She was like, 'You want to go grab a beer?' And I was like, 'Absolutely.' So we just we drank Guinness for like four hours... we've literally talked and hung out almost every day since.”
▶ 11:59Pete shares the story of how his girlfriend slid into his DMs, highlighting that simple, direct communication led to a lasting relationship.
“I think that goes like we we don't it's not like we got our binoculars on and notice it right when somebody gains a pound.”
Carson Kelly reassures women that male partners are generally not hyper-focused on minor physical changes or weight fluctuations.
Chapters & Sections (31)▼
0:00Athlete Lifestyle Misconceptions and Datingchapter2
1:58MLB Social Life and Post-Game Routines
3:31Athlete Diet and Appearance Misconceptions
5:44Dating Preferences and Relationship Dynamicschapter1
8:33Chemistry vs Compatibility in Relationships
10:58Dating Dynamics and Friendship with Baseball Playerschapter2
13:15Cubs Coffee Culture and Dating Norms
14:41High School Breakup Stories
16:58Dating Advice and Romantic Gestureschapter3
18:21Vulnerability and Risk in Dating
19:39Thoughtful Gestures and Romantic Efforts
21:00Pete Crow-Armstrong's Proposal Story
22:21MLB Dating, Spending Habits, and Team Storieschapter2
24:14Dating Habits and Spending
25:13Ridiculous Spending and Jewelry Mishaps
26:41Athlete Perks and Online Hatechapter1
28:06Concerts and Online Hate Avoidance
30:51Cubs Players Hypothetical Bachelor Roles and Alternate Careerschapter1
33:03Hypothetical Bachelor Cast and Alternate Careers
35:30Athlete Life Challenges and Jewelry Collaborationchapter1
37:17Pete Crow-Armstrong Jewelry Style and Fashion
40:11Athlete Fashion, Stylists, and Social Mediachapter1
42:17Rapid Fire Questions and Team Banter
44:13Personal Habits and Sponsorship Promotionschapter1
47:19CookUnity Meal Delivery Service Promotion
49:06Teammate Teasing and Conspiracy Theorieschapter1
50:54Unpopular Opinions and Communication Preferences
53:16Dating Preferences and Texting Habitschapter3
55:31Dating Views on Family and Location Sharing
56:47Public Affection and First Date Intimacy
58:33Nicknames and Closing Remarks
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