The Great Love Debate with Brian Howie

Have we all become...gossip columnists? Gossip great Ben Widdicombe stops by to talk about his brand new best-seller "Gatecrasher: How I Helped The Rich Become Famous And Ruin The World" and dish about Paris, Lindsay, Britney, KimK, Trump, Weinstein, Epstein, and many, many more. Plus, how reality tv has changed behavior, the secret social media effect on society, and the best way to get a juicy p...

After 6 seasons, do the fundamental tenets of the GLD still hold up?  The Debate Team does a self-assessment on its most popular messages, core beliefs, controversial theories, original philosophies, and groundbreaking ideas to see which ones still ring true, which have evolved to a new phase, and which may no longer matter!

Do opposites really attract? Should they? Can they? Brian takes a deep dive on the science of sameness, how to bridge differences, the qualities that matter, what needs to be in alignment, and how far apart we really are. Plus, The Debate Team reflects on its own record on diversity, and what needs to be done better!

Are you a relationship buyer...or seller? "Spouse Hunting" author Brian Belefant joins The Debate Team to talk about the similarities between great real estate and winning partnerships, how to spot an under-appreciate asset, which foundations are secretly shaky, how to make the most of your search, and the most important rules to follow as you look for love!

Is there any part of the current dating landscape that is actually...hopeful? Brian gives his annual State of The Date address, and breaks down current events, romance and race, political phonies, dishonest agendas, the loss of nuance, finding importance, missing connections, regaining balance, and the two things everyone needs to do moving forward!  Plus, can the answer be found in...nachos?

Isn't it time we all got along? The Debate Team breaks down a big batch of listener submissions on the one thing they miss most about their ex. All the positive traits, thoughts, quirks, moments, and memories that will make you think, hey, they really weren't so bad after all!  Plus, Brian sorta...sings?

Have you ever been in a really great relationship that suddenly just...ends? Brian takes you into the world of breakups - the real source of heartbreak, how to process the pain, the questions you need to ask, what you're missing the most, and the ultimate answer that moves you forward in life and love!

Have you ever wanted to blame anyone and anything for...everything? Brian dishes out a healthy dose of how to blame!  What went wrong, why it's their fault, excuses to lash out, reasons upon reflection, turning your bad into the greater good, and everything else you need to take back and take over the ultimate outcome!

Does dating bring out the animal in you? The Debate Team is joined by life coach, author, and renowned dog advocate Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas to shed light on the value of self-criticism, the importance of unconditional love, the proper place for pets in a relationship, making changes that matter, battling loneliness, sharing your bed, and why all things come back to Bravo TV!

Guys, she might like you, but does she like you in THAT way? Brian sheds some light on the 10 things that will have her seeing you in a new light - everything you need to learn, say, think, feel, and master so you can have the confidence and skills to get to that place you know you really want to go. The episode that will help you make the magic happen!

Not quite sure what you even want out of a relationship? Brian has the answer, and he is sharing it on this special episode - what makes a relationship work, the things couples forget, what needs improving,  the secret to happiness, what you both deserve, the elements to build upon,  and what is truly important in the love of a lifetime!

Our favorite FOX personality Jillian Barberie makes her triumphant return to the GLD pod to talk beating cancer, keeping confident, the importance of priorities, dating celebrities, Hollywood hypocrisy, pressing pause, dealing with exes, Donald Trump, Howard Stern, bad outcomes, great experiences, and much, much more!

Brian takes on the most important question of them all, and takes down all the barriers to answering it.  Everything you need to ask to make a change, find your happy, become better, and to realize all the wrong - so you can finally make things right!

Are you having a hard time with the current challenges? The Debate Team takes on a fresh batch of Listener Letters, dealing with all things related to quarantine life and love!  From new revelations to hidden agendas, from too much sharing to not enough caring; everything you need to make it through to these difficult days - and nights!

When does timing matter most? Right now! "You're Not Getting Any Younger" host Jen Glantz joins Brian to break down getting through tough times, enforcing boundaries, discovering what you need, when it's time to take a timeout, the best way to communicate, and how sharing a stressful situation can make or break a relationship!

Don't you think it's about time for something that's hopeful...and helpful?  The Debate Team unveils The Dating Amendments, the long-awaited and much anticipated addendum to the GLD's groundbreaking Dating Commandments. This is your Bill of Dating Rights - which will let you find what you want, when you want it, in the way you have always deserved it. Plus - the best way to make the best use of th...

Are you ready to take on - and embrace - the crazy? Brian takes love off lockdown, and runs through 6 years of GLD wackiness - the most memorable moments, crazy characters, nutty cities, insane incidents, and a whole bunch of not-so-normal audience encounters. Plus...what we can all learn from Dolly Parton!

The GLD's favorite feature is back!  Radio personality Emily Makinzie returns for a rollicking round of "Exes & Uh-oh's", where listeners get a cold splash of common sense when it comes to closure. We've got fake rings, Armenian grandmothers, role-playing roommates, Superghosting, rear-view regrets, rehabbed narcissists, and much, much more. Everything you always wanted to know but never wanted to...

Has modern dating become too convenient? Are Postmates and Netflix part of the problem? The Debate Team dishes out a baker's dozen reasons why you're not making the most of your opportunities, preventing possibilities, stuck in your surroundings; and why it's time to get up, get out, get moving, get noticed...and get dating the way you are capable!

Have you ever had a moment where it's time to confront your dreams? Brian breaks down the truth about crushes, what's real about reality romance, the strange balance between hopeful and helpless, what makes us act irrationally, why circumstance can shape outcome, and much, much more!

Brian heads to Cleveland and discovers a very special group of people who have quickly realized the keys to life, staying focused on what really matters, understanding what needs to happen,  avoiding the wrong things (and people!), and the best mindset when it comes to what's important in the lifelong quest for love and happiness!

Listen up, ladies! Have you ever wanted to be more dateable, approachable, or even noticeable? The Debate Team brings you 10 things you need to do to stand out, change your energy, shift your focus, better your possibilities, and become everything you need to be - to get everything you've always deserved. Plus, the most interesting couple complaint of all time!

Ever you ever wondered when is the best time to find love? Brian has the answer - and charts your course to find love by Memorial Day. Everything you need to know, do, think, and feel to make the most of the most fertile time of the year to find what you're looking for!

What's the best way to get over early relationship hurdles? "Don't Eat The Scraps" author Jules Price joins The Debate Team to take on some tough truths about what comes out of the male mouth!  Why he says it, when he means it, when he doesn't, how not to get sucked in, the tricks for smooth sailing, and the forces you need to fight to make it all work out!

Ever wonder what's going on in his silly big head? "A Guy Thing Podcast" host Joe Mignone sits down with Brian to explore the muddled male mind - why it takes so long to grow up, the tough lessons learned, the best way to date, the wrong way to live, and the keys to becoming what she wants you to be!