The Long Game: Part 1

In Part One of this gripping two-part series, we sit down with Talia to unravel a story that starts with an innocent friendship but quickly spirals into obsession, manipulation, and eerie control. What begins as a lighthearted Coachella connection with Finn—a quirky, seemingly harmless guy—slowly morphs into something much darker. As Talia navigates young adulthood, heartbreak, and personal trauma, Finn is always there—offering support, but with strings attached. With every twist and turn, he becomes more entrenched in her life, crossing boundaries, planting seeds of doubt, and isolating her under the guise of protection. But just when she starts to recognize the patterns, Finn’s behavior escalates in ways she never saw coming. This is only the beginning—Part Two will take an even darker turn. Stay tuned, and don’t forget to take notes. You’re going to need them. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email [email protected] or contact us through our website using this link This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Paired. Head to PAIRED.COM/DATINGDETECTIVES to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join joindeleteme.com/tdd and use promo code TDD at checkout! This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Get your incredible, temperature maintaining, silver infused sheets for 40% off, PLUS a free three piece towel set, by going to trymiracle.com/TDD and using code TDD at checkout. ***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances. If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.