Singles can swipe through hundreds of potential dates from their couch, but eventually, they still have to meet someone in real life. For Joel Monteleone, Founder of Hot Takes, Hot Dates, that’s where dating gets interesting.
“If you can go to an event where the people are single and looking for a real connection, it’s a good investment,” Joel pitches with a warm smile. Instead of spending hours messaging, matching, and trying to figure out whether someone might be worth meeting, guests get to start with the in-person part. Hot Takes, Hot Dates brings singles together for a high-energy night of comedy, conversation prompts, and plenty of opportunities to mingle.
“We are our most attractive and magnetic selves when we’re in a state of play”
The format is organized but intentionally a little chaotic. Tables come up with their own hot takes, strangers have something to talk about, and the room gradually loosens up. What starts with nervous laughter can end with a room full of people hooting and hollering.
For Joel, taking away the pressure is key. “We are our most attractive and magnetic selves when we’re in a state of play.” Instead of presenting a carefully curated profile, guests get to be silly, spontaneous, and completely themselves. Participants can talk to someone, see if there’s a spark, and if there isn’t, simply move on.
That openness also leaves room for something beyond romance. Joel has watched guests leave together to grab drinks, make friends, and build relationships that continue long after the event ends. He believes the best communities grow when people have a good time and want to share that feeling with others.
“A prospering community is built and grown by the community itself,” Joel asserts. The goal isn’t to manufacture friendships or to guarantee a match. It’s to create a space where people feel comfortable taking a chance on meeting someone new.
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