Shelly Alvarez and Meredith Cunningham

Bad Date Podcast

Society EN ↓ 134 episodes

One event that has lasted the test of time, is a bad date. On this podcast we will invite friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to share their experience with a bad date.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.baddatepodcast.com

Author

Shelly Alvarez and Meredith Cunningham

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.baddatepodcast.com

Latest episode

Nov 4, 2026

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Episodes

134 - 99 problems but Daddy Issues ain't one of 'em 04.11.2026

When you're decked out on your date, but it has nothing to do with your outfit! "Wood" you please join us this week for Lori's laugh-out-loud bad date stories! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

133 - Yesterday's Meatloaf and the 7th Inning Snooze 29.10.2026

This week, Steve takes us back to High School dating and all the unforgettable awkwardness that goes along with it from English Class to his Winter Formal meltdown! (sound like a good book? He turned it into one - No Matter What available now on Amazon). The only big winners in these bad dates are the Astros and Rockets-and he kept a scorecard to prove it!  And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

132 - Love is in the air … or is that dog poop? 22.10.2026

Nick kicks off by enlightening us about the monogamy spectrum and sharing some new vocab. And then he shares a full menu of bad dates that hit all five senses. Get your smelling salts ready! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

131 - Do I look like the Bad Date Savings & Loan? 16.10.2026

Are there boundaries around favors you should ask for after a first date? What about the definition of an "evil" movie? Listen to this week's episode with Bheema's bad date story to see if you agree with the answers! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

130 - Bobby Botches a Birthday 10.10.2026

If he asks when your next therapist appointment in your second month of dating, it MAY be a red flag. Ashley shares some true classics this week, so listen now to shake your head with us over Bobby's bad decisions! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

129 - 5MoF - Not-so-free Movie & Sushi vs. Not-so-Grand Theft Auto 06.10.2026

Ever been falsely accused? Or just terrified that you might be? Then you won't have a hard time with this week's bad date roulette! Just a jerk asking to split a free date vs. cruising in a stolen car. Listen now! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

128 - When his wingman is a wingbot 30.09.2026

It's never dull when Rosalie joins the BDP studio! We cover it all this week from speed dating with a bot (how you gonna know?) to dark teeth in dark shadows all the way to the stolen innocence of pineapples. Intrigued? You should be and don't miss this one! And remember ... it's not me, it's  YOU!

127 - 5MoF - Roving Rodent vs. Muting Mishap 25.09.2026

Once again, we're battling it out in bad date roulette and forced to choose between audible embarrassment or absolute horror show happy hour. And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

126 - Sorry! I slipped and bit your friend's neck 23.09.2026

It's not even Halloween but Killian shares some killer bad dates from the ultimate ghost story to a vampire wannabe. And in between those, things get a little knotty. Don't miss this one! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

125 - 5MoF - Slink out of the rink vs. Snared in a Chair 17.09.2026

This week's bad date roulette really shouldn't be such a tough choice...but then again, you can literally FEEL the skating rink shame! Maybe being tied up for a few hours wouldn't be the end of the world. And the DJ's warning announcements  don't help! Let us know which one you'd choose! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

124 - Cabana Boys and Cougar Gymnastics 15.09.2026

Join us this week as Nelson shares bad date stories from 'behind the bar' from  the unique lens of a cabana boy party host! He keeps us laughing from Scottsdale to Charleston and even takes us behind the scenes of Shark Tank where his company Cabana Boys Events was featured in an episode this year! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

123 - 5MoF - Chip Choking Chaos vs. All the Wrong Moves 10.09.2026

The only thing worse than choking is when it happens on a date and ends with a ruined outfit!  On the other hand, if your outfit is wasted on the wrong person in a theater for two, maybe a chip down the windpipe doesn't look so bad. And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

122 - This guy has a screw loose … in his lung 09.09.2026

Haley brings us our first multi-chapter bad date with a Bobby who literally calls his own red flags! Park abandonment, liquor store robbery and false imprisonment … and that's just 30 minutes into the date! This one is a must-hear!  And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

121 - 5MoF - Going to the Shed vs. Going Out with your Potential Stepbrother 27.08.2026

Should we really need to do a PSA about not willingly walking into a shed with a new date...that he LIVES in? Your turn to decide whether you're sitting on a crate or realizing your PARENT is a bad date!  And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

120 - I can bring home the bacon … but not my date 22.08.2026

In the words of Charlotte, that must have been 'Some Pig' when an ingredient oversight meant the date was over before the drinks were even delivered. Let's swine and dine through this week's episode!  And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

119 - Dumpster Lattes and Barista Pity 11.08.2026

Let's blade up and skate through some bad dates with Caroline! If you've ever felt like a walking traffic cone, you will definitely identify with this week's episode. Caution - you may feel the unexpected urge to grab a pole by the end of it.  And remember, it's not me ... it's YOU!

118 - Dodged a pickleball … and then a bullet 04.08.2026

How an awkward trip to the bathroom turned into a full-on vanishing act when the date quietly abandoned ship.  Also, there's a shoe in the toilet.   And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU! 

117 - Afterthought is just the polite name for Booty Call 28.07.2026

Dating may seem hard today but is someone throwing an apple at you to say let's go out? Or sniffing you to flirt?  Let's take a beat to appreciate the evolved dating rituals of today since our AI assistants are likely to do away with them in the not-so-distant future! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU! 

116 - 5MoF - Baby Daddy Wannabe vs. the Witch's Roofie 13.03.2026

We learn a couple of important dating rules this week - 1) unless your date is a dog, don't rub their belly on the first date; 2) if your date is known to cast spells, don't leave your drink unattended. Listen and learn! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

115 - I like big fonts and I cannot lie 12.03.2026

Get ready for James to take us on a wild trip to the casino that'll block your sinuses and wear out your ATM card! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

114 - 5MoF - PTRD (Post-Testicle-Rabbit-Disorder) vs Confidential Informant (aka Snitch) 07.03.2026

This week we bring you a true bad date roulette dilemma - will you nod empathetically for hours over his loss (body part, pet, etc.) or become an accomplice to a potential murder?? Listen now and make your decision! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU! 

113 - Cracked Eggs and Sexy Dog Bites 03.03.2026

We thought we'd heard the absolute worst of Aussie bad dates … and then Kendyl started sharing! She wanted to date an NCIS analyst, not become his subject. And speaking of crime investigation, who directs their road rage at senior citizens?? Listen now for these classics from Oz! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!

112 - 5MoF - Cat's got your tongue vs. Cat's got a shrine 25.02.2026

Join us for a new round of bad date roulette that reminds us why we introduce ourselves on a first date AND that shrines might need an expiration date. And remember ... it's note me, it's YOU!

111 - O Sole Mio - What's this Guy's Deal-O? 13.02.2026

Allison takes us on another spin through her little black book of bad dates and delivers yet again!  Listen now to hear how the stars didn't align with the Zodiac driller! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU! 

110 - 5MoF - Job-Threatening Brownies vs. 8x10 Glossies 05.02.2026

If you had to choose, are you going Planet Hollywood (and we don't mean the restaurant) or Weed Feeder? Give us five minutes and let us know!   And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU! 

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