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Stoop Dating Is Making First Dates Fun Again

Have you ever wished your friends could tag along on your first date, just to help ease the tension? Maybe you’ve hoped that someone would step in to smooth over…

Julz Radley from Stoop Dating with The Andie Summers Show
Photo by Shannon Boyle

Have you ever wished your friends could tag along on your first date, just to help ease the tension? Maybe you’ve hoped that someone would step in to smooth over the awkward silences? Or preferred someone else was there to guide the conversation when nerves take over. If so, you're not alone, and Julz Radley might have created the perfect solution.

What Is Stoop Dating?

Stoop Dating is the brainchild of Julz Radley, who’s turning the traditional first date on its head. Each episode introduces two singles that the team selects based on their application answers and perceived compatibility. But instead of meeting at a bar or restaurant, these potential lovebirds have their first encounter on a stoop in South Boston, right next to Julz, who serves as both host and helpful third wheel.

Yes, there are real drinks. Yes, it’s filmed. And yes, Julz sits beside them the entire time.

She’s the ultimate wing-woman: part matchmaker, part moderator, part therapist, and always entertaining. Julz drives the conversation with custom-made games, clever icebreakers, and pointed questions, all designed to help the couple open up during their on-camera first date. The vibe stays low-pressure, light-hearted, and refreshingly honest.

Stoop Dating Rules

At the end of the date, Julz asks one final question: “Is it a stoop match?” If both say yes, they clink their drinks. If not, they take a sip and go their separate ways, with no hard feelings, no pressure, and no awkward texts later.

Stoop Dating On The Andie Summers Show

Are Andie Summers and Jeff Kurkjian a Stoop Match?

Andie Summers and Jeff Kurkjian from The Andie Summers Show may be happily married to their respective spouses, but we wanted to see if they’re a true match in the workplace. So, Julz stopped by our studio to ask the tough questions.

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Shannon, the Assistant Producer for The Andie Summers Show and the Promotions Coordinator at 92.5 XTU, is a graduate of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Her journey with the station began as an intern for The Andie Summers Show and has worked her way through the ranks for the past 4 years. Shannon is known for her articles covering and recapping 92.5 XTU station events, delivering the latest in celebrity gossip and country news, and contributing to The Andie Summers Show's daily podcasts.