The Great Love Debate with Brian Howie

She kissed a girl, and she liked it!  Longtime GLD fave "Switching Teams" host Sarah Held returns to break down the differences between dating men and dating women, how to get out of your comfort zone, letting a partner lead, controlling your energy, finding opportunties when you least expect them, why men are simple, and much much more!

Why have our dates become so deadly boring? Brian breaks down our inability to connect, why restaurants sound differently, the worst questions to ask, the best way to react, how society needs to change and step up, and why Applebee's may have all the answers!

Is it easy to find - and trust - love again after heartbreak and divorce? "The Back 9" host Dennis Williams stops by to talk about being single again in your 40s, overcoming a break-up, taking time to find yourself, trying to mask pain, the keys to healing, regaining confidence, and much much more!

Is there one ingredient that too many men are lacking today? "Unapologetic Me" host Crystal Carroll returns to explain why guys need to step it up, the importance of BDE, the art of overcompensating, what rules still have meaning, the best time to make a movel, and much, much more!

Can the same principles that help you win at love help you win at life? GLD veteran and professional wingman-turned-life-coach Thomas Edwards returns to break down his incredible personal journey — from heartbreak and persona-building in college, to over 400 marriages coached, to sobriety and self-reinvention, to competing in pro gaming tournaments. Thomas talks about abandoning yourself vs. prote...

Why is dating so complicated and confusing? "Whispered Wisdom" host Lisa Marcus drops in to break down where it all comes from, embracing gender roles, defining what you are after, remembering to be romantic, the importance of allure, and how exploring the woo woo can lead to all the answers!

How do you balance your personal and professional lives...when both need to find love?  "The Bachelor" Producer Julie LaPlaca joins Brian to talk about her upcoming memoir "The Love Producer", and takes us behind the scenes of what it's like to work on a legendary reality show, putting career before self, knowing when to say enough, creating the best fantasy dates, finding yourself in the tabloid...

Can opposites really attract? Do we have to be perfectly aligned with our partners? Brian breaks down the problem with politics in dating, how we can open our minds, the ways to widen our pool, what's changed the most in the last decade, where you should be seeking opportunities, and much, much more! Plus, should Republicans and Democrats cross the aisle to find lasting love?

Are you ready to be all you can be on your dating journey? Visionary coach Whitney Kell stops by to break down how to become our best selves, finding truth in sobriety, the meaning of essence, setting and achieving goals, owning your thoughts, the path to your greater love, and much, much more. Plus..she does a deep dive to discover the best of Brian!

Can people be re-wired to become better daters? Renowned Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lynn Tress stops by to unleash our inner demons, why likeability matters, how to heal old wounds, the path to get unstuck, raising one's self-esteem, overcoming self-sabotage, and much, much more!

How important is religion in finding a match?  Jewtopia Dating founder Jamie Levine debates Brian on what matters most, dealing with family pressure, recognizing patterns, finding alignment, the art of compromise, and much, much more!

Is it time to talk about "girl on girl" crime? "Unapologetic Me" host Crystal Carroll returns to talk about why sometimes your BFF isn't all that, learing how to trust, putting your best self forward, keeping a tight circle, overcoming life's obstacles, and much, much more. Mean Girls is not a myth!

Is your relationship broken beyond repair? "Slightly Sane" co-hosts Dr. Laura and Dr. Kristie drop by to share how you can tell if it's too late, the danger of feeling resentment, ways to communicate your questions, the benefits of counseling, how to own your mistakes, the opposite of love, and much, much more!

When is the right time to say what you've waited too long to say? Brian breaks down when relationships really need to end, four important words to learn, what can be done to get them back on track, why opportunities are wasted, how happiness can be salvaged, and how to get out when it's time to get out!

Is there a right or wrong time to sleep with someone? Is there such a thing as "too soon"? Love, Lies, and Libidos author Stephanie Todd stops by to talk about avoiding regret, how to know if the moment is right, the most important information to share, how to handle the aftermath, and much, much more!

How do you empower yourself to become a muc better dater...and get yourself into the best relationship? "Your Mental Highness" host Dr. Janne Lomasky stops by to talk about discovering your best self, knowing when time is up, wearing your dating crown, the power of hypnosis, finding your life's purpose, overcoming heartbreak, seeking truth in your journey, and much, much more!

Is there a stalemate in the current state of the date? Legendary matchmaker and "Cupid's Coach" host Julie Ferman joins The Debate Team break down how the dating industry has changed, why we tend to be our own worst enemies, the challenges of fixing up the broken, how people's wants don't align with their needs, and much much more!

Have we lost the ability to compliment each other? The Debate Team breaks down the forgotten art of flattery, what's appropriate, when it matters the most, the importance of sincerity, the advantage women have, what is the best thing to hear, and much, much more!

Has AI infiltrated our dating and relationship lives? The Debate Team takes on artificial intelligence - the best ways to use it, the hidden dangers, why technology has taken over our communication, where to look for opportunities, when to put your phones down, and much, much more!

Why did your relationship really end? Brian breaks down the reasons it all went bad, our tendency to blame, why you are going after the wrong things, what actually caused your relationship's demise, where to find better possibilities, how to improve your odds, why you need to stop looking backwards, and much, much more!

Have the GLD listeners been naughty or nice in 2025? Major mom influencer Crystal Carroll joins as we open up a frosty batch of listener letters - breaking down family drama, excessive gifts, fashion faux pas, too much too soon, merry office mischief, and much, much more! This one might require some spiked egg nog. 

Are looking your best to maximize your dating possibilities? Has your mirror not been your best friend recently? We break down Botox, fillers, refreshing, aesthetic improvements, and everything you need to do to look younger, fresher, and more datable! 

Is there something to be said for chemistry? "Partners in Passion" author David Price Francis drops by to enlighten us on how energy makes a connection, how to tap into our masculine and feminine, why sparks tend to fade, how to present the best version of ourselves, why the answers can be found in the moon and stars, and much, much more!

Is it true that if you don't use it...you'll lose it? "Dr. Sex Fairy" Kanwal Bawa returns to talk about our societal loss of libido, common sexual issues, why the juice is worth the squeeze, how to keep your engine charged, looking for kink clubs, and much, much more!

Are the wrong couples getting divorced? Can the end of a relationship be the beginning of a better part of life...and love? "Your Amazing Divorce" host Doreen Yaffa drops by to answer all the tough divorce questions - how to know when it's over, what to do when it is, the most common causes, the simplest solutions, and everything else you need to know when you know it's not going to last. Plus...w...