<![CDATA[Generationally Speaking]]>Generationally Speaking is the essential new podcast where Debra Berlyn (Boomer Baddy & Executive Director of Project GOAL) and José Ignacio Gaona (Geriatric Gen Z & CEO of ZETA) bridge the generational divide with humor and respect.

Moving past stereotypes, the show tackles urgent, universal tech and community issues, from AI and scams to telehealth and online dating, by grounding complex policy in personal stories and genuine conversation. Tune in to watch two dynamic hosts translate the questions their generations are asking: proving that curiosity, not confrontation, is the key to navigating our hyper-connected world.

Two Generations, One Conversation.

]]>https://connectzeta.org/programs/generationallyspeakingRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:20:02 GMTThu, 07 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT60Generationally Speaking<p><b>Generationally Speaking</b> is the essential new podcast where <b>Debra Berlyn</b> (Boomer Baddy &amp; Executive Director of Project GOAL) and <b>José Ignacio Gaona</b> (Geriatric Gen Z &amp; CEO of ZETA) bridge the generational divide with humor and respect.</p><p></p><p>Moving past stereotypes, the show tackles urgent, universal tech and community issues, from AI and scams to telehealth and online dating, by grounding complex policy in personal stories and genuine conversation. Tune in to watch two dynamic hosts translate the questions their generations are asking: proving that curiosity, not confrontation, is the key to navigating our hyper-connected world.</p><p><b>Two Generations, One Conversation.</b></p>episodicGenerationally Speakinglucas@connectzeta.orgno<![CDATA[Online Dating in the Modern Age (Pilot Episode)]]>We’re diving into one of the most personal, and rapidly changing, questions of the digital era: Is your soulmate a real person… or just a really well-prompted lie? ❤️📱

In the pilot episode of Generationally Speaking, hosts Debra Berlyn and José Ignacio Gaona bridge the generational divide to unpack how technology is transforming the way we build relationships, trust strangers, and navigate intimacy online.

This isn’t just about dating apps, it’s about how technology is reshaping human connection itself.
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We Break Down:
➡️ How dating has evolved from word-of-mouth to algorithm-driven matchmaking
➡️ Why online dating is now the #1 way people meet, and what that means across generations
➡️ The real risks: romance scams, AI deception, and digital trust
➡️ How platforms like Tinder, Hinge, and Match are building safety into modern dating
➡️ What Gen Z and 50+ daters actually want (and fear) when it comes to relationships
➡️ How to date safely, confidently, and authentically in a hyper-connected world
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💬 Featuring a Dating App Policy Deep Dive with:
Kenna Seagrist – Senior Manager of Trust & Safety Operations at Match Group
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👤 Connect with the Hosts:
Debra Berlyn (Project GOAL): https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-berlyn-6556959/
José Ignacio Gaona (ZETA): https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseigaona/
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🎙️ Timestamps:
0:00 Sneak Peak
0:54 Introduction
3:31 Online Dating Game
16:10 Online Trust and Safety w/ Kenna from Match Group
39:09 Evolution of Dating (From Gen-Z to Baby Boomers)
50:14 Age Gap Hotline - Questions on Modern Dating
59:32 Final Thoughts and Closing

]]>bd1b719d-a594-4b6a-96fc-8155b5cd26f6Thu, 07 May 2026 23:29:29 GMT<p>We’re diving into one of the most personal, and rapidly changing, questions of the digital era: Is your soulmate a real person… or just a really well-prompted lie? ❤️📱<br /><br />In the pilot episode of Generationally Speaking, hosts Debra Berlyn and José Ignacio Gaona bridge the generational divide to unpack how technology is transforming the way we build relationships, trust strangers, and navigate intimacy online.<br /><br />This isn’t just about dating apps, it’s about how technology is reshaping human connection itself.<br />------------------------------<br />We Break Down:<br />➡️ How dating has evolved from word-of-mouth to algorithm-driven matchmaking<br />➡️ Why online dating is now the #1 way people meet, and what that means across generations<br />➡️ The real risks: romance scams, AI deception, and digital trust<br />➡️ How platforms like Tinder, Hinge, and Match are building safety into modern dating<br />➡️ What Gen Z and 50+ daters actually want (and fear) when it comes to relationships<br />➡️ How to date safely, confidently, and authentically in a hyper-connected world<br />------------------------------<br />💬 Featuring a Dating App Policy Deep Dive with:<br />Kenna Seagrist – Senior Manager of Trust &amp; Safety Operations at Match Group<br />------------------------------<br />🔗 Connect with ZETA:<br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.connectzeta.org" target="_blank">https://www.connectzeta.org</a><br />Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/connectzeta" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/connectzeta</a><br />TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@connectZETA" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@connectZETA</a><br />LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectzeta" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectzeta</a><br />YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@connectZETA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@connectZETA</a><br /><br />👤 Connect with the Hosts:<br />Debra Berlyn (Project GOAL): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-berlyn-6556959/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-berlyn-6556959/</a><br />José Ignacio Gaona (ZETA): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseigaona/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseigaona/</a><br />------------------------------<br />🎙️ Timestamps:<br />0:00 Sneak Peak<br />0:54 Introduction <br />3:31 Online Dating Game<br />16:10 Online Trust and Safety w/ Kenna from Match Group<br />39:09 Evolution of Dating (From Gen-Z to Baby Boomers)<br />50:14 Age Gap Hotline - Questions on Modern Dating<br />59:32 Final Thoughts and Closing</p>no01:02:08Online Dating in the Modern Age (Pilot Episode)full