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On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actor/writer/comedian/podcaster Julie Klausner to talk about a few of the pop culture moments that make her believe in love, from sharing corner office success with your best friend to falling in love again even though your mind’s been wiped. Big takeaways from this episode: check in with a friend this week, and watch more early Shi...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Zach Zimmerman and Stef Dag to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Zach sets sail for a voyage of sexual discovery but he simply doesn’t have the language, and Stef starts having immediate arguments with this Brooklyn Nosferatu.   If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our e...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Shapel Lacey, Natasha Vaynblat, and Michael Rowland to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Shapel is an international champion, but his dismount could use some work, Natasha is trying to live that Felicity life, but the skinless mummies are something of a red flag, and Michael’s tale of unqualified fumbling in an Italian...

On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Arturo Castro to chat about his new podcast Greatest Escapes, the depiction of mentor/mentee love that inspired him to become an actor, and how intense situations can show you whole new sides to love about your partner.   If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is  baddatespod@...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Urzila Carlson, Matt Mathews, and Mo Welch to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Urzila’s date has been doing her own research but god knows from what book, Matt finds out his dream man is an actual nightmare, and Mo loses her virginity to a clown at the circus. No, really.   If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Alaska Thunderfuck, Liza Treyger, and Joe Dombrowski to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Alaska went so far as to print MapQuest directions but her date had to go and invent ghosting, Liza’s date makes the trek to her apartment by longboard but got the wrong idea about negging, and Joe’s story takes place in a haunted house wit...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Cyrus Veyssi, Talia Lichtstein, and Debra DiGiovanni to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Cyrus starts the night by quietly slipping an oyster into a lady’s handbag, Talia engages in some very risky behavior, but hey, her date lives on Waverly Place, just like those wizards, and Debra presents us with a veritable buffet table of...

UPDATE: The performance of Little Shop Of Horrors discussed in this episode was canceled due to the fires in Los Angeles, but we like the conversation so much that we’re leaving the episode up. Hopefully the show will be rescheduled, we will keep you updated! Stay safe, listeners in L.A. (and elsewhere)!   On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes his old friend and LEGENDA...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes drag queen & recording artist Yvie Oddly, and comedians Meredith Casey and Danny Jacobs to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Yvie tries to maintain her date’s human dignity, but it’ll make a great story for the grandkids, and Danny’s girlfriend meets his father, but, once you’ve listened, you’ll understand exactly what a terribl...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jessi Cruickshank, Jena Friedman, and George Civeris to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jessi finally bags a full 10, but this comes with a creeping realization, Jena is dating someone with the keys to the city but it all goes wrong over Thanksgiving break, and George’s date somehow ended up at this party, and he is...

A brief thank-you from Joel for coming along on the Bad Dates ride with us this year! If you've had a bad date, or if you need dating advice in general, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is  baddatespod@gmail.com , we'd love you to be part of the show in 2025! Happy Holidays! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free.  Start a free trial now on App...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Sasheer Zamata, Nori Reed, and Dan St Germain to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sasheer has a legitimate meet cute, but on reflection she might have been the bad date, Nori learns just how dangerous it can be to come between a squirrel and their brunette, and Dan was possibly too broke to attempt bondage.   If you’v...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Ali Kolbert, Brooks Wheelan, and Jared Goldstein to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ali is well aware that this is unhinged behavior, but she just had to be sure, Brooks can overlook the scabies, but can the scabies overlook Brooks, and Jared is at the wrong party looking for the wrong kind of good time. If you’ve ha...

On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes back comedian and LEGENDARY podcaster Matt Rogers to talk about therapy revelations, the most loving couple on that desert island, and the delicate act of staying friends with an ex.   If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is  baddatespod@gmail.com , we can’t wait to hear all...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Michelle Collins, Dylan Adler, and Shane Torres to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Michelle goes Dutch with two types of German, Dylan lets loose in the backyard (not a euphemism), and Shane explains how sometimes you don’t know your worth until someone eats their own blood at you.   If you’ve had a bad date you’d li...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actors/comedians Matt Rogers, Katy Fullan, and Tomás Matos to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Matt’s date doesn’t have his head in the game, even before the guitar comes out, Katy takes edging to an extreme at the Manson ranch, and Tomás doesn’t really need a spot, but you should probably heed his instructions.   If you’ve had...

On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes performer/composer and drag queen legend Sapphira Cristál to talk about the backstage at Drag Race, which shoe store employee is part of her couple goals, and how staying in love is a choice. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is  baddatespod@gmail.com , we can’t wait to h...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Casey Wilson and Murray Hill and performer/composer Sapphira Cristál to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Casey’s magic man goes up in smoke after a nightcap solution, Sapphira conducts a guided tour of Pound Town in the name of revenge, and Murray provides a trilogy of tragic tales with a twist ending.    If you’ve ha...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Amy Silverberg, Rachel Coster, and writer/director Jordan Weiss to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Amy’s space cadet sends her an unbelievably sinister memento, Rachel has a chaotic evening she calls “kind of awesome, but not totally ideal,” and Jordan loses some time but finds herself sky high.   If you’ve had a bad...

Before this description even begins, we need you to know that Olivia dispenses some very heavy spoilers for MILF Manor Season 2 at 4:37, so beware. And now that’s out of the way: Host Joel Kim Booster welcomes veteran Bad Daters and comedy duo Syd and Olivia for an illuminating Speed Date, where they tell him which reality show moments keep them believing in romance, just how important the YouTube...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Heather McMahan and Brandon Kyle Goodman and actress Melissa Barrera to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Heather relates an explosive backstory in which she’s left hanging at Cirque du Soleil, then tells us about the intervention that brought her hobby to a grinding halt, Brandon has to contend with a hoarder, emphasi...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes singer/songwriter Vincint and comedians Ali Macofsky and Syd Heller to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Vincint is going to need you to leave a card, because they simply will not be your victim, Ali seeks help with her prom date from a hot authority figure, and Syd is on a weekend getaway with a man who lacks some basic, but cr...

Welcome back to Speed Dates, a series of bonus episodes where host Joel Kim Booster digs in a little deeper with some of his favorite guests. This week, actor Zoe Chao explains which 70s horror film has her favorite depiction of real intimacy, and why the gift of a very tiny telephone is helping her believe in love. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283,...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Daniel Webb, Zoe Chao, and Olivia DeLaurentis to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Daniel’s amuse-bouche is larger than expected, and his main course is tainted by a medieval bird, Zoe’s rendezvous comes with construction paper, a recorder, and a Ginger King, and Olivia’s date is that rare case of “oops, all villains!”    If you...

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Anna Akana, Alex Moffat, and Justine Marino to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Anna sifts through Sasquatches but finds one’s been hunting her, Alex’s Olive Garden hookup goes awry when someone asks to speak to the manager, and Justine has to admit she’s not the one to have around in an emergency.    If you’ve had a...