The Great Love Debate with Brian Howie

Does your pet passion affect your dating decisions? The Pooch Cupid, Dogipack founder Megan O'Brien, and comedian Ryan Patrick join The Debate Team to dissect why dogs matter, the surprise upside of cat-lovin' men, proper pet etiquette, why animals rule the roost, ridiculous pet peeves, and the best way to win the heart of a dogparent!

Does being intelligent truly matter when it comes to love and relationships? The Debate Team heads to Tel Aviv to break down the importance of brain power, what it really means, how to improve your dating IQ, the best way to increase intelligence, expanding your intellectual horizons, and what jobs make better lovers. Plus, a look at the unique vibe, culture, and singles community in Israel!

The Debate Team heads to Bangkok for a little spicy Pod Thai, and takes on our unhealthy height obsession, why it's misguided, what we need to do better, where it stems from, how to redirect it, and why the barrier needs breaking. Plus, a little peek into Asian dating culture, and cuisine!

The Debate Team heads to Australia for a special episode from Melbourne! We take a deep dive into hot accents, rugged men, dating differences, being present, finding a new wavelength, rethinking attraction, and how you can make it work anywhere in the world - even on the other side!

Brian reviews and dissects the first half of 2019 and reveals the places you need to go, the life changes you need to make, how to decide your future, the cities with no hope, the communities on the rise, the worst place in America to live, and why it really is hot in Cleveland!

Divorced, and ready to dive into the deep end of the summer dating pool? “First World Mom Problems” host Rhonica Petty joins The Debate Team to tackle a sizzling hot batch of Listener Letters from single moms and dads! We answer all your questions - how much is too much, the best way to battle bratty kids, the science of strutting your stuff, the right time to shoot your shot, and everything else...

Can't everyone just stop screwing around? "First Comes Us" author Anita Chlipala joins Brian in Chicago to break down why people stray, how to prevent infidelity, the keys to bouncing back, the signs to look for, how to save a broken relationship, and much, much more! Plus, Brian shares the greatest story of all time - and why the Windy City is a great city for love!

Maybe we're doing nothing wrong, we're just doing everything...backwards? The Debate Team ponders the order of things, and explores arranged marriages, the foundation for success, the right recipe for lasting love, cultural differences, familial meddling, recognizing the right moments, and much, much more!

If you're gonna do it, do it right! "Charisma Quotient" host Kim Seltzer joins Brian and the two of them take on and break down everything you need to know to make sure your dinner leads to breakfast. Where to go, when to plan, what to say, how to order, creating chemistry, and all the tasty tricks and tips you need to create magic over a meal!

NY Times Best-Selling Author of "Maybe You Should To Talk To Someone" Lori Gottlieb joins Brian in-studio to dissect the benefits of therapy, professional chemistry, breaking down, opening up, discovering your identity, sharing your secrets, moving on from your past, and the mirror that matters the most. Plus, Brian reveals the GLD tour plans ahead!

What makes a perfect partnership? Eliza Orlins from "Amazing Race"  and Erin Davis from "Bubbies Know Best" join The Debate Team to dive into what makes a relationship click, how to take it to the next level, the things that matter, the stuff to leave behind, dealing with dealbreakers, communicating with clarity, evolving with purpose, the difference between hopes and goals, and much, much more!

Does absence make the heart grow...stronger? Author Kacie Main joins Brian in Washington DC to dish on going without, growing within, tuning out the noise, finding your inner purpose, discovering what matters, and why doing the wrong thing is sometimes the best thing. Plus - why we named the Nation's Capital "America's Best City To Find Love" for 2019!

Is he not the man you want him to be? Are you not the man you think you can be? Spencer Burnett returns to The Debate Team to talk about his new book, making guys better, inspiring change, triggering outcomes, reading a room, winning the game, and raising the bar on what it means to be a cool guy!

Are you letting your dating life pass you by? TV Personality Julie Alexandria and Love By Design founder Traci Porterfield return to The Debate Team to talk ticking clocks, decisions that matter, the right time for the right moves, shaking up your rut, the keys to standing out, the most important years, and what we can learn about love from Tony Robbins!

Are you looking for red flags at the expense of green lights? The Debate Team heads to Las Vegas and opens up a fresh batch of Listener Letters! Action Junkeez host Jon Orlando and Fitness Queen Vanessa Serros join in to take on Bachelor Party behavior, Ex preferences, dating famous, cool guy competition, fashion faux pas, and much, more!

Think you know what matters in the matters of the heart? Think again! The Debate Team breaks down, debunks, and deals the hard truth on what's important, what to look for, where to find it, and what to throw away and never think about again in your search for lasting love!

Is there no turning back - and have we turned the corner - when it comes to online dating?  "Mom vs. Matchmaker" star Carmelia Ray and digital dating innovator Cyr Mongo drop by to dish on how we got here, what the future is, what's new, what's next, and what's now when it comes to dating apps and developments - and how you can find success!

Do you really wanna…get started? The Debate Team gives you everything you need to start down the road to love!  How to begin, the questions to raise, the answers to seek, the curiosity to want, the relationships to renew, the happiness to find, the partners to keep, and so much more!

Want to ignite the spark? Not sure how to fan the flame? Brian and GLD lead love guru Kim Seltzer launch "Flirt Academy" - everything you need to know to get noticed, make connections, increase opportunities, pump up your possibilities, and kickstart your charisma!

Brian heads to New Orleans to rendezvous with reality tv legend Trishelle Cannatella, and they explore kissing for public consumption, overcoming bad behavior, maturing men, wild women, being judged, promiscuous pasts, discovering your identity...and why dating in The Big Easy isn't so easy!

Everything you need to know to not get voted off the relationship island! The Debate Team is joined by CBS' "Survivor" contestant Max Dawson to crack open a fresh batch of Listener Letters and tackle everything from doggie dealbreakers to wedding wishes to perplexing personalities to fun with pheromones!

Brian heads to Florida and digs into the truth about Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga, fantasy versus reality, chasing ghosts, facing truths, breaking down myths, owning your fate, dealing with disappointment, the importance of elasticity, and the keys to continuing commitment!

Brian heads to New York City where he is joined by comedian Jason Salmon and "Millionaire Matchmaker" co-host Marisa Saks to dish on keeping it real, flying coach, interesting accents, facial hair preferences, receiving compliments, southern charm, being genuine, taking things too far, and making the most of any opportunity!

Three wise men, one special podcast! "The Angry Therapist" John Kim and top guys' guru Spencer Burnett join Brian in the studio to break down modern men - what it means to be masculine, the value of vulnerability, creating breakthroughs, being better, taking risks, making a change, discovering desire, and getting the girl! Plus - are really great nachos the best recipe for really great love?

Brian heads to Hong Kong, where he discovers - and reveals - the keys to merging lives, blending in, standing out, coming together, recognizing what's important, changing on the fly, and learning to grow in tandem!