Boy Problems

This week on Boy Problems, we’re getting hot, heavy, sweaty, and messy. I went on a date with a girl, and I’m ready to share it ALL. From the power of paying on a first date, to the mystifying appeal of masculine confidence, and the reality of being with a woman in a man’s world, this episode explores every corner of modern dating, leaving nothing to the imagination. And of course, no Tuesday woul...

We’re back this week with Manthropologist and male species expert, Holly Solem. New BFFs Liz & Holly reminisce about their crazy night at the club, and the magic-trick-loving ex they share. From impractical crushes that we always run into, to iOS updates becoming the hottest new pickup line, this episode leaves nothing to spare. Keep sending us your boy problems, your dating fumbles, your firs...

In this week’s episode of Hopecore, we’re joined by the Macarena’s biggest fan, the original party scientist, and the clubbing connoisseur, Priya Parker! Liz and Priya chat about the lost magic of meeting your coworkers at happy hour, what makes DJs the best doctors, and why America needs to bring back its 2013 vibes. It’s time to throw on your ballet flats and bandage dress, lock your phone up fo...

This week we are joined by the ICON, the LEGEND, the forever roommate of Liz and certified chaos gremlin, Daniela. She’s here to spill the piping hot tea on her full gay awakening: yes she always wanted to be gay, and yes it’s as dramatic and gorgeous as you imagine. We’re talking queer community, found family, and why straight culture could never. Also on the docket: unclogging the drain (again,...

In this week’s episode of Boy Problems, Nick is back again as the official safe boy mascot of the pod. Together, Nick and Liz dive into kissing on the first date - the full makeout vs. the peck - and how you know when it’s time to move on. The two chat about the art of the Instagram story flirt, go over some of Liz’s deepest thoughts from her Notes app, and of course, tackle a few of your latest b...

In this chaotic and unforgettable Hopecore episode, Liz is joined by surprise guest Bri Stern - Andrew Tate’s ex who shows up fresh from lunch with Liz and drops explosive truths from inside the lawsuit against him, instantly cementing herself as a fearless icon. Meanwhile, Liz forces her ex-situationships to fill out Yelp reviews of their time together (and even cold-calls one live on air), befor...

In this week’s episode of Boy Problems, Liz is chatting with lawyer by day, and romance novel author by night, Davi. Together, Davi and Liz dive into how the ‘illusion of choice’ can mess with our dating lives - and why it might just keep us swiping into our 60s. The two talk about the importance of defining infidelity in each relationship, how our display of, and need for romance have evolved ove...

In this week’s episode of Boy Problems, Liz is joined by the brilliant, the hilarious, and the iconic Anna Malaika Tubbs. Together, Anna and Liz unpack what it means to be a parent in 2025, and how parenting often means something bigger for women. The pair chat about the rise of trad wife culture, how representation has evolved over the decades, and of course, tackle a few of your latest boy probl...

Welcome to our very first episode of Hopecore! Hopecore will be your weekly reminder that even amidst the chaos, there is always hope to be found. Our first guest is the essence of Hopecore - the iconic & timeless Heather Graham! Heather and Liz chat about the importance of their friendship, a bit of dating advice, and if it’s time to finally go gay. Thanks for being a part of this new Hopecor...

This week Liz is joined by her sister (with a surprise cameo from dad) for a family debrief that feels exactly like you’re part of the group chat. Eldest daughter icon Emilie Plank drops in to explain how to stay intimate when everything feels unhinged. We spiral about whether you should tell your sister her boyfriend is trash, get heated over the politics of cheese boards, and try to figure out h...

In this week’s episode of Boy Problems, you asked for it: Nick and Liz reunite on the pod in New York! Together, they write a few options for the official Boy Problems theme song, and discuss the importance of knowing your own diagnoses. Also, they invite Taylor Swift to join the boy problems squad, and chat about how the debut of her new album is a perfect example of women showing up in a male-do...

Liz talks about her first humiliationship, and why it wasn’t humiliating at all but actually kind of iconic to care that much and be fully chalant. She also relives the best day of her life: seeing the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere and realizing they are basically the first documented case of men written by a woman. And because the patriarchy is still with us, Liz answers a listener question about...

This week starts with a high-stakes investigation: is the apartment’s latest intruder a roach or something worse? Liz reminisces about the time she got engaged to a bag of Doritos, talks about all her exes getting pregnant at the same time, and makes the case for why being a lover girl is still elite even if it means crushing on athletes who give facetime tattoo tours. As always, your boy problems...

On this episode of Boy Problems we go to a Coldplay concert, meet the Stanley Cup, and wake up in bed in Miami so obviously we had to record. We unpack immigrant family dynamics, in-law chaos, and what to do with a messy wife. We also debrief our life-changing, soul-rearranging sleepover with the one and only Rupi Kaur, poet, icon, and now unofficial relationship therapist. Is the white woman way...

We heard you. We read the comments. We saw the DMs. You wanted more Nick and honestly, same. So we delivered. America’s emotional support boyfriend is back on the pod. He’s here to walk us through heartbreak, sociopaths, the first time he got a boner, and what women still don’t understand about men. Warning: listening to Nick may cause side effects such as restored faith in humanity, sudden emotio...

Liz gets a text from her ex on the same day a global war is announced because the universe loves dramatic timing. In this vulnerable, emotionally chaotic episode, she spirals  (poetically) through heartbreak, geopolitics, and why she longs for the simpler, more delusional days of dating in the 2010s. Was love easier during the Cold War? Probably not. But it feels like it was. Plus: Liz does the wh...

Heather Graham pulls up to Boy Problems and proves she’s MOTHER, both literally and spiritually. We talk breakups, boundaries, boosting your baddie energy, and why saying no is the new self-care. Liz and Heather also discuss the underrated power of millennial vibes, and why everyone could stand to be just a little bit more Millennial in this chaotic world.

In this episode of Boy Problems, Liz is joined by comedian and chaos queen Mary Beth Barone to unpack the existential crisis that is dating in 2025. Is it just us, or did dating apps turn into job interviews where no one shows up prepared? We talk ghosting, gut instincts, and why today’s romantic landscape feels like a choice between polyamory and total isolation. From the death of monogamy to the...

A chronically single woman and a happily married woman walk into a podcast… to talk about loneliness, loyalty, and learning how to love without losing yourself.

Boy Problems is back! In episode three, Liz Plank sits down with NYU professor and author Scott Galloway for a candid conversation about what it means to be a man today. They dive into the blurry line between romance and cringe, the rise of the manosphere, and why so many men are feeling lost—and what we can do about it. It’s bold, vulnerable, and surprisingly hopeful. Watch now and send us your o...

Boy Problems is back! In episode two, Liz Plank welcomes comedian and podcast host Hannah Berner for an unfiltered conversation about dating in your 30s, the science behind “the ick,” and how Gen Z and millennials were raised to think very differently about empowerment. It’s honest, chaotic, and weirdly healing. Watch now and send us your own boy problems at boyproblems@katiecouric.com. Thanks to...

In the premiere episode of Boy Problems, Liz Plank confesses to having a crush—yes, in her 30s—and things spiral beautifully from there. Comedian and internet darling Delaney Rowe joins to unpack the mess that is modern dating, from weaponized incompetence to love bombing. Together, they tackle your boy problems—like what to do when he cheats, when you have bathroom problems, and whether being hot...

Boys are hot. Problems are not. I'm ready to tackle love, masculinity, and modern life with my fearless honesty! From dating disasters to life’s biggest questions, I'll dish out advice you didn't know you needed, one hot take at a time.