Best Before Date - modern dating exploration

This week on Best Before Date, Arash Narchi joins AL for a chat about long term relationships (for Arash long-term is over 6 months which we discuss in detail), how to meeting women, and the right approach to online dating be it on Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge. He is a Vancouver based comic, producer at Twins Comedy and an all around great person. Through out the episode they discuss some dating...

This week on Best Before Date, the hilarious Randee Neumeyer is here! She's an amazing Vancouver based comic and a great guest. Randee and AL chat about having a strong personality (being a dick), wanting to date someone hot, and the push for self improvement. They cover some non-negotiables, discuss weird DMs, and reflect on being "too independent". Check out Randee's comedy album Bad Baby ! Be s...

This week on Best Before Date, part two of the chat with Megan - Vancouver based comic, producer, and anarchist. In this part, they go over bad habits, the approach to dating, growing up in less-than-ideal environments. Listen to find out when is the best time to have children, what's the best porn, and how to be a better person overall. (That last one is a lie, also sorry for another two-parter.)...

This week on Best Before Date, Megan Milton - a Vancouver based comic, producer, and anarchist, joins AL for a chat. They talk about her first few relationships, her experience as a sex unicorn, and how being a fuckboy helped her. Megan opens up about her abusive relationship with her ex, the role of therapy and her trust issues when it comes to dating women. Luckily for all, she can laugh ab...

This week on Best Before Date, Powys aka P Crook - a local Vancouver based Hip Hop artist joins for a chat about the challenges of dating in "Flakecouver". Al and Powys talk about dating the broke artist way, being possessive of your art, fear of commitment, and the best place to meet women. Powys opens up about his work on overcoming codependence and shares about his favorite place in Vancou...

This week on Best Before Date, here's the second part of our conversation with runner up of BC's Funniest Female Comic - Niki Mohrdar! Everyone loved the first part last week! In this one Niki talks about dealing with anxiety, trying hard to read people, hating nudes from men, and fearing saying something stupid (Al doesn't have this fear so he says stupid things all the time!). Niki also presents...

This week on Best Before Date, runner up of BC's Funniest Female Comic - Niki Mohrdar join for a chat on dating, therapy, facing emotions, and finding a psychic. Niki talks about the time she dated a cheater, how she got into stand up, and her way of dealing with body image issues. She is a great comic and a fun person all around. (sorry for another two-parter! xoxo) Be sure to rate Best Before Da...

This week on Best Before Date, the mysterious Nightman touches on comedy being a shield in relationships, joke creation, and how rejection makes sense. Him and Al go over the progression of dating and share some secrets. How do you do a vibe check? Don't snooze on this episode! Please listen, follow, share XOXO (invite your friends to listen!) Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple...

This week on Best Before Date, "The Nightman" tells how he went from being an awkward incel to being a funny often-not-incel. Nightman and Al chat about growing up and learning to talk to women, dealing with temper issues, and what makes someone a boob or butt (or feet) person. You can find "The Nightman" performing around the city at night (no relation). He is one of the funniest people in V...

This week on Best Before Date, Hala talks about being back in the dating pool, planning weddings professionally, and her tarot card reader being better than a therapist. She also drops some truths and calls out Al which makes it one of Al's favorite episodes! Listen till the end for Al's list of priorities when getting back into dating! If you enjoyed the episode please share with your friend...

This week on Best Before Date, Brendan Washbern is here this week with a whole new perspective on dating - DON'T. Only listen to this episode if you think you can handle "hilarious" situations and are not boring. Brendan is bringing chaos tonight, so lets give a warm welcome! Don't snooze on this laughter-filled episode! Please listen, follow, share XOXO (invite your friends to listen!) Check...

This week on Best Before Date, Audrey joins AL for a chat about getting over exes, skin care, and the magic (and untold truths) of childbirth. Please listen, follow, share XOXO (invite your friends to listen!) Check out the things we discussed timestamped below! Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts . Leave a funny/dirty comment and there's a chance I'll read it on-air. I...

It's been a rough week for many. If you have the means, please donate to Ukrainian people. Слава Україні! Героям слава! This time on Best Before Date, we are finishing the chat with Nika. On this episode we discuss love bombing, previous relationships, sexting, being undateable, and bringing fantasies to reality. Enjoy! Check out the things we discussed timestamped below! Be sure to rate Best Befo...

This week on Best Before Date, Nika tells us the incredible story of getting married, immigrating to Canada and divorced all by the time she turned 22 years old. With the looming conflict currently in the news there's no better time for a lighthearted chat about how life is in the Mother Land. Tune in to learn about the differences in mentality and relationships as well as an overview of young mar...

This week on Best Before Date, it's the second part of the chat with Nancy Ho ! Going to try to keep our episodes slightly shorter so you can have all of it at once for the next ones. Tune in for a chat filled with laughter as we discuss the skincare routine in great detail, getting catfished, deal breakers in a relationship, and of course masturbating.  Listen, share, follow! Check out the t...

This week on Best Before Date, Nancy Ho joins for a chat about what's dating like when you're older (not great), what to watch out for in life, how to age well, and what to do to have your crap together; all the while AL is dealing with the aftereffects of the well known bug. Listen, share, follow! Check out the things we discussed timestamped below! Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-stars on App...

This week on Best Before Date, part two of the chat with Julia ! This one is a bit more awkward but just as chaotic! Listen as they discuss self sabotage, problems esteeming, being real, and managing expectations! Check out the things we discussed timestamped below! Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts . Leave a funny/dirty comment and there's a chance I'll read it on-ai...

This week on Best Before Date, Julia brings some chaotic energy. She goes over her need to impress men, being nervous on stage, and how women get more sex than men! Listen in on part 1 of this fun episode!  Check out the things we discussed timestamped below! Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts . Leave a funny/dirty comment and there's a chance I'll read it on-air....

This week on Best Before Date, Leah finishes the cheating boyfriend story, shares about what helped her transition into a relationship, and discusses the online dating world. Enjoy! Check out the things we discussed timestamped below! Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts . Leave a funny/dirty comment and there's a chance I'll read it on-air. IN THIS EPISODE: - Cheating b...

This week on Best Before Date, Leah tells us about her worst birthday ever with a date, her reason for dating on apps back in the day, and bagging a pornstar. Next week is part 2 (Caught le vid, sorry folks) Check out the things we discussed timestamped below! Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts . Leave a funny/dirty comment and there's a chance I'll read it on-air. IN...

TW: SA This week on Best Before Date, Iris shares about starting sex while going to a Catholic school, birth control, and relationship challenges. She talks about something terrible that someone did, I can't imagine it being easy and I'm glad she had the courage to share. It's part of her story.  If you or anyone you know is dealing with sexual assault you can find support resources here as w...

This week on Best Before Date, Iris and AL discuss picking the right partner; reminiscent over past roommates and hookups; and talk about the time she thought AL died. Check out part one of this great episode! The second part will come next week (I love you, but this one was too long for the holidays, folks). Listen, follow, share! Check out the things we discussed timestamped below! Be sure...

This week on Best Before Date, Sean McDonnell joins AL for a dive into the world of meeting, dating, and fucking a comic. They talk about the challenges to avoid and then stay in a relationship, being too joke-y on dating apps, and running late for dates though early for orgasms. (You should text your ex, Sean.) Sean is one of the funniest people in Vancouver and an all around great...

This week on Best Before Date, Charlee joins in with some juicy details on her sexual debut and first toxic relationship. AL laughs about feeding her garlic over a ramen date. And they get into a heated discussion of their favorite porn and public sex spots. Don't snooze on this great episode! Listen, follow, share! Check out the things we discussed timestamped below! Be sure to rate Best Bef...

This week on Best Before Date, part two of Raven's episode is here! We discuss the stereotypes of women in martial arts, sex on the first date, meeting parents, and finish up by talking about Raven's first bi experience, with a couple nonetheless! Thanks to everyone who joined in and keeps doing so every week! (It's been a long week workwise and multiple booked shows, that I am not complaining abo...