Best Before Date - modern dating exploration

This week on BBD podcast, our favorite guest - Niki Mohrdar ( ⁠instagram⁠ ). Niki join for another chat on therapy, trusting ones emotions, and body positivity among other things. We also talk about whether marijuana is of any help in self healing and being creative. Plus Niki explains why she hasn't been back the psychic since last time. This is a quick and fun episode. Enjoy :) Be sure to ra...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Greta Lin ( ⁠instagram ⁠) - a Vancouver based comedian, show producer, and cat mom (somehow we forgot to talk about it). Greta and I talk about adjusting to immigrating to Canada, dealing with pressure from parents to date white (hers not mine lol), and meeting her partner. We also discuss how many kids I want to have and the logistical issue it presents ooof...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Aaron Campbell (⁠ instagram ⁠) - a Vancouver comedian, professional gardener, and open mic producer. We talk about how he started dating his girlfriend, the challenges with starting new things while in a relationship, and the anxiety associated with having hard conversations withing a relationship. Aaron attributes some of the miscommunication to ADHD which c...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Jirair Garabedian ( ⁠instagram⁠ ) - an awesome Vancouver comedian, animator and one of my favorite people. The title isn't fully clickbait! We talk about the time Jirair lived in Armenia where he met his wife and once bumped into Kanye. Also, go over the fact that Jirair prefers how his brain works without ADHD medication mainly for when he is being creat...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Dusty Searcy ( ⁠instagram⁠ ) - an awesome Vancouver based comedian and actor from Alberta. We talk about his adjustment to being new-ishly single, how he filters the people he meets, and why meeting people in person instead of dating apps is just better (duh). This episode is quite fun and we get somewhat introspective. Check out his show Chit Chat Comedy Hou...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Chris Beaudoin ( ⁠instagram ⁠) - a Vancouver based fitness trainer, former strip club MC, and a hell of a party! Chris and I met in doing our bachelorette gigs a few years back. We talk about his journey and what drove him to go from being in an unhealthy relationship, 50 pounds overweight, and generally unhappy with where he was to having a loving and caring...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Ismael Ndiaye ( instagram ) - an awesome Vancouver based French actor and comedian. We had so much fun talking about awkward movie dates, getting approached by women at work, losing our accents (for one of us it was a blessing for another not so much lol). We also discuss not drinking for various reasons and how that affects ones social life - mostl...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Peter Grant ( instagram ) - a self-identified Australian comedian from Central Canada. Peter describes hitting rock bottom, dating in Vancouver, and fixing oneself with mushrooms. We talk about getting fired from work, the differences between Australia and Canada, and relationship dynamics that work for artists. Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-st...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Devin Alexander ( instagram ) - a local funny man. Devin and I chat about awkwardness and how he overcame a 10 year single streak fueled by social anxiety. We talk about bees, fish Guinness, and settle on best and worst times to say "I love you". There was nothing illegal happening during this episode despite whatever Devin claims. Be sure to rate B...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Danika Thibault ( instagram ) - a Vancouver based comedian, podcaster, and show producer. Danika and I talk ethical non monogamy, being a girls' girl, and going viral the wrong way. Plus she recently came back from an adventure in Italy that she tells all about!  Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts . Send us a dating ques...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Will Corry ( instagram ) - a Vancouver based comedian from Kelowna. Will and I met in Taiwan through the comedy scene so we reminisce on his time in Asia (living free). We also discuss dating in Vancouver, his last few relationships, and why he thinks they ended while going through standard relationship dynamics. Can you believe he's never had make...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Luke Sutton ( instagram ) - a comedian, laborer and steroid enthusiast. It's a fun chat going over his thoughts on Vancouver, getting a girlfriend, and growing up a bit of a hot head. We discussed his relationship at the time (which he had to end), his views on roles within a relationship, and some family drama. We recorded a bit ago before Luke mov...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Daragh Turner ( instagram ) - a Vancouver based comedian from Ireland. Daragh recently started therapy and a new relationship. We discuss both a bit and what led to these. He goes over losing his virginity to a sex worker, being "stuck" in a relationship in Vancouver, finding his passion with stand up, and starting therapy. It's a hilarious but hear...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Lou Albani ( instagram ) - a Vancouver based comedian, writer, actor and mustache man. Lou talks about dating older women, moving to Vancouver, finally liking himself, and the weird life of a comedian. We go over his last couple dates, getting heartbroken and then seeing his exes on netflix, and he recounts the time he unicorned for a couple off of...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Cass Furman ( instagram ) - a Vancouver based comedian, show producer ( here ), actor, and respectable f*ckboi. Cass and I chat about our favorite parts of a relationship (you'll be surprised by our answers), our worst dating experiences (and has Sasha been a bad date ever?), and learning from past relationships. Most importantly, we discuss casual...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Toben Spencer-Lang ( instagram )- a professional shaft inspector and Vancouver based comic from Alberta. Toben and I talk about losing his virginity at knife point, being in an open relationship, finding out he is bi after an accident, moving to Vancouver, and much more. I was very excited and curious about the ground rules Toben and his partne...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Yra Jai! I did something crazy (for me). I didn't edit this aside from putting in an intro and outro. Am I stressing over it? You bet! Get ready for some honest, funny and deep conversations on how to overcome the dating challenges and communicate effectively (sometimes breaking hearts but being blunt) with potential partners. Check out her podcast...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Yra Jai! Yra is a new-ish but good friend of mine, though most importantly, an awesome podcaster! She is versed on all aspects of dating from personal experience and from the multitude of cool guests she's interviewed on her podcast Waking Up From Breaking Up . (You can also check out the episodes she interviewed me!). We talk about making friends i...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Austin - the founder and owner of MOTN, one of the coolest indie arts and comedy venues in Vancouver! In this part we go over aftermath of a car crash coming down from the Arctic (yeah I know!), priorities, and perspective. Austin describes going through the break up call and the aftermath of it. New full episode next week! Be sure to rate Best Befo...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Austin - the founder and owner of MOTN, one of the coolest indie arts and comedy venues in Vancouver! In this part we go over MOTN history, how it came to be and what made it different from other venues. We discuss the challenges of having a relationship while working on your dream and how going away for even a short period has a turbulent effect on...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Austin - the founder and owner of MOTN, one of the coolest indie arts and comedy venues in Vancouver! We discuss the importance of "holy sh*t" moments in life; and touch on the interests that led to the creation of the venue and the challenges of running an art venue in the city. We get to the dating side right at the end - so next part is packed wi...

This week on BBD podcast, part 3 with our guests Ren and Kris. We talk about Instagram exposing who you date (and who your coochie sisters are), open relationships for men and women, and the kink movement. Ren is adding "saving local glory holes" to his mayor platform and Kris contemplates getting tied up. Check out what is probably the dirtiest episode of Best Before Date podcast to dat...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Ren and Kris. Ren was recently a panelist on Crave's 1 Queen 5 Queers (must see his ep!), and Kris is a good friend of mine. I'm spent after a weird bachelorette and they're hella hungover but still very giggly. We talk about dating in Vancouver, worst first date, getting stuff stuck in ones bum, and of course red flags! Be sure to rate Best Before...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Ren and Kris. Ren was recently a panelist on Crave's 1 Queen 5 Queers (must see his ep!), and Kris is a good friend of mine. I'm spent after a weird bachelorette and they're hella hungover but still very giggly. I talk about my roommate troubles and struggles of doing topless bachelorettes; Kris talks about how she loves to starfish; Ren briefly men...

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Colleen Thompson who is a Vancouver based, very-hungover stand up comedian, writer and researcher/ex-therapist. We talk about love, passion, lust and my love for control. Longest pod I've recorded to date I think (plus Acts of God in Vancouver - wind throwing my neighbor's roof at my car) made this into a 3 part-er. Be sure to rate Best Before Date...