Bad Dates
Bad Dates is a comedy podcast hosted by Joel Kim Booster, where he and his funny friends share their most outrageous and cringe-worthy dating stories. Produced by SmartLess Media, the show turns terrible dates into hilarious entertainment. Listeners can expect laughter, empathy, and a reminder that everyone has been there.
Episodes
Types (w/ Symone, Adam Shankman, and Guy Branum)
Joel Kim Booster, Symone, Adam Shankman, and Guy Branum get into their types — and the harder problem of being someone else's. Guy explains why being attracted to him counts as a kink. Symone breaks down getting collected like Infinity Stones by men who only date Drag Race winners. Adam, talks about the gap between how he feels at work and how he feels everywhere else. Plus the katanas on every Ch
Partner Checklists (w/ Evan Williams, Alyssa Limperis, and Kel Cripe)
Series premiere. Joel Kim Booster sits down with comedians and real-life best friends Alyssa Limperis, Evan Williams, and Kel Cripe to take apart the mental “checklist” of qualities we swear we need in a partner — and what happens to that list the second you actually fall for someone. They get into dating red flags, the code words couples use to defuse a fight, and how the relationships we grew up
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Bad Dates is now Intimacy Coordinator! With love and respect for the show in all its forms, Joel is taking the show in bold new directions with a new format that allows him to explore even more great stories of love, sex and relationships with all of your favorite guests and tons of new ones! We hope you enjoy.
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Joel Kim Booster: Scrubs Season 10, Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3
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Re-release: Speed Dates: I Was The Bomb! (w/ Brendan Scannell)
Please enjoy another of our favorite recent episodes while we move ever closer to unveiling the new thing we've been working on for you, stay tuned to this feed! This week, it's family time as host Joel Kim Booster sits down with his good friend, actor/comedian Brendan Scannell (Heathers, Bonding, newsletter The Abyss) to discuss maintaining a sense of self in your relationship, making friends lat
Re-release: Tell Him It’s A Picnic! (w/ Laganja Estranja, Hannah Pilkes, and Maxx Eddy)
The Bad Dates feed is under construction! In the meantime, please enjoy a repeat performance of this episode of Bad Dates, as host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Hannah Pilkes and Max Eddy and drag legend Laganja Estranja to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laganja is in the mood for street meat but they might need a quick bath, Hannah is dating a time traveller, that’s kind of the o
Re-release: A Calloused Hand (w/ Frankie Quiñones, Becky Robinson, and Jenna Jiménez)
The Bad Dates feed is under construction! While we coordinate something very exciting, please enjoy one of our favorite recent episodes. In this edition, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Frankie Quiñones, Becky Robinson, and Jenna Jiménez to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Frankie tries to get into the rhythm but it’s so awkward he can only do it for a decade, Becky is seeing a m
Re-release: Clock It! (w/ X Mayo, Danny Jolles, and Blair Socci)
The Bad Dates feed is under construction! While we're busy laying the groundwork for the next few weeks (we said GROUNDWORK), please enjoy a few of our favorite recent episodes. In this installment, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes guests X Mayo, Danny Jolles, and Blair Socci to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. X made ALL the effort on a first date, Danny has a pretty rough miscommunication
Re-release: Absolutely Chest (w/ Laura Peek, Barry Rothbart, and Will Miles)
The Bad Dates feed is under construction! While we are beavering away for the next few weeks (calm down), please enjoy a few of our favorite recent episodes. In this installment, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Laura Peek, Barry Rothbart, and Will Miles to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laura has an amuse-bouche about a mouthful and an entrée about a square peg, Barry’s “papa”
Speed Dates: A New Worry Job (w/ Keri Kenney-Silver)
On an all-new Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with Klonopin personified, the hilarious Keri Kenney-Silver (Reno 911, Superstore, Cake Like) to discuss all kinds of things, from Burning Man adventures to modeling good behavior for your kids, from her Netflix series The Four Seasons to romancing an entire city, and all points in between. Keri is loaded with insights, Joel comes
Speed Dates: Grading On THAT Curve (w/ Gianmarco Soresi)
On an all-new Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with road dog stand-up Gianmarco Soresi to talk about EVERYTHING: from dating your manager (it didn’t start that way!) to couples therapy, from open mic days to claughter, being culturally gay, the difference between a physically open relationship and an emotionally open one, the love you get from your siblings, and so much more. P
Take My Data, Daddy (w/ Jessica Henwick and Leslie Liao)
On an all-new panel episode of Bad Dates, it’s an unexpected holiday special as host Joel Kim Booster sits down with the fabulous Jessica Henwick (Game Of Thrones, Silo, Glass Onion) and Leslie Liao (new stand-up special Silky Smooth out April 28!) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Leslie takes one of the biggest swings imaginable when she agrees to a first date ON CHRISTMAS, and Jessic
Speed Dates: Say Goodbye To Your Armada (w/ Rachel Scanlon)
On an all-new Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with hilarious stand-up comedian Rachel Scanlon to hear the full account of her courtship and marriage (a Tinder success story! You love to see it!), plus making it through the pandemic together, how marriage has made her more confident on stage, and all the sweet (& horny!) movies that influence her view on love. Plus, a sincere q
Speed Dates: I Was The Bomb! (w/ Brendan Scannell)
On an all-new Speed Dates episode, it’s family time as host Joel Kim Booster sits down with his good friend, actor/comedian Brendan Scannell (Heathers, Bonding, newsletter The Abyss) to discuss maintaining a sense of self in your relationship, making friends later in life, being sober (or Bushwick sober as the case may be), knowing somebody in The Candy Hall Of Fame, and the real work of checking
Speed Dates: Pan Is Sarah Lawrence (w/ Poppy Liu)
On an all-new Speed Dates episode, it’s Lunar New Year but host Joel Kim Booster and one of his best friends Poppy Liu (Hacks, iCarly, Better Call Saul) are going to push through, as they discuss their first big break as (sort of) twins on Sunnyside, Poppy’s load-bearing love of fairy smut, why she’ll only date people that are fully cooked, how her life has changed now that she’s a mom to a beauti
Speed Dates: No Wishing, No Washing! (w/ Laci Mosley)
On an all-new Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley (iCarly, Florida Girls, A Black Lady Sketch Show) to talk all about dating scams (utterly despicable), scamming billionaires (absolutely fine), Laci’s current relationship status, negging culture, what she learned from Love On The Spectrum, and the sheer magnetism of Diane Keaton. Plus: ha
Speed Dates: Traitors Special! (w/ Ron Funches)
On an all-new Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with his good friend and recent Traitors Season 4 alum Ron Funches (Harley Quinn, Loot, Inside Out 2) to talk about everything that went down at the castle! They’ll discuss the roundtables, the betrayals, the strategy, the secret traitor, was Michael Rapaport really like that (yes), and go deep on Ron’s autism diagnosis. Plus: we h
The Head Of The Deodorant: Scrubs Special! (w/ Ava Bunn, Layla Mohammadi, and Amanda Morrow)
On an all-new panel episode, it’s all family as host Joel Kim Booster sits down with three of his co-stars from the new Scrubs reboot, the hilarious Ava Bunn, Layla Mohammadi, and Amanda Morrow to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos, beginning with a very simple icebreaker question: would the panelists date their own Scrubs character? Then, Ava wakes up unaware that she has somebody else ridi
Speed Dates: Newlyweds Special! (w/ Justin Martindale)
On an all-new Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with hilarious fellow newlywed Justin Martindale to compare notes on their respective weddings, and they GET INTO IT: everything from arguing with officiants, to who gets invited (and disinvited), unplanned plus ones, competing vows, lesbian alarms, and also the time Joel saw Megan Fox fix her hair in the reflection of a steak knif
The Musk Of Miss Frizzle (w/ Oscar Montoya, Tien Tran, and River Butcher)
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster is coming to you live from Cobb’s Comedy Club at the San Francisco Sketchfest, where he sits down with the stellar panel of comedians Oscar Montoya, Tien Tran, and River Butcher to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Oscar takes us on an epic post-college adventure which, in the cold light of day, is tough to square as a “bad” date pe
Speed Dates: If Wormtongue Was Freelance (w/ Jon Daly)
On an all-new Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with the hilarious Jon Daly (Kroll Show, Hail, Caesar!, Big Mouth) to talk about his role on the hit series Fallout, his journey from drama school to comedy and back to dramatic roles, falling in love during the pandemic, and why Billy Joel’s “New York State Of Mind” depicts a perfect relationship (between Billy and the city of New
That’s How They Make Cupid (w/ Jazmyn W, Fiona Cauley, and Fumi Abe)
On an all-new panel episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jazmyn W, Fiona Cauley, and Fumi Abe to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. First he’ll ask the group "what is one thing you should never do on Valentine’s Day?" Then, Jazmyn is on a date with the mayor of a bar where everybody knows his name, Fiona senses things are about to get spooky at this suburban Chili’
Re-Release - A Diamond In The Hole (w/ Drew Lynch, Giulia Rozzi, and Evan Williams)
On this in-studio episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Drew Lynch, Giulia Rozzi, and Evan Williams to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Drew is on a blind date but someone else gets an eyeful, Giulia is experiencing the magic of being single but it's her libido that goes up in smoke, and Evan takes a little longer than he should to realize he’s dealing with a prof
Speed Dates: You Gotta Have A Carrot (w/ Jordan Carlos)
On an all-new Speed Date episode, host Joel Kim Booster is joined by the hilarious and thoughtful Jordan Carlos (The Nightly Show, Everything’s Trash, Adulting with Michelle Buteau) to discuss Jordan meeting his wife over The Civil War, learning ALL the love languages, and the theory behind Jordan’s new book Choreplay: The Marriage-Saving Magic of Getting Your Head Out of Your Ass. He’ll also give
ReRelease - Husfriend (w/ Sarah Tiana, Adam Rippon, and Chinedu Unaka)
On this episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Sarah Tiana, Adam Rippon, and Chinedu Unaka to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sarah’s romcom ending crumbles under interrogation, Adam declines some good advice because he’s already put in the work, and Chinedu’s date inserts herself into a public private moment. This episode is now LIVE on the SmartLess Media YouTube Channel
Speed Dates: SF Sketchfest Special!! (w/ Janet Varney)
On an all-new Speed Date, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with the fabulous Janet Varney (Avatar: Braving The Elements, Stan Against Evil, You’re The Worst) to talk about the 23rd year of the comedy festival she co-founded, SF Sketchfest, where you can see Bad Dates live at Cobb’s Comedy Club on Sunday, February 1st!! They’ll get into the origin of the festival, Janet’s favorite events they’ve eve
Split The Wicks (w/ Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Alec Flynn, and Miranda Meadows)
On an all-new panel episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Alec Flynn, and Miranda Meadows to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Mary Elizabeth’s fairy tale is interrupted by the science of ice, Alec seems to have forgotten a crucial detail, and Miranda describes that rarest phenomenon: a double ghosting. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for f
Happily Ever After Special! (w/ Tony Hale, Murray Hill, Danny Jacobs, and Mohanad Elshieky)
Happy Holidays from everybody at Bad Dates! While our host Joel Kim Booster is off getting MARRIED (heard of it?!), we thought we’d give you an upbeat selection of date stories with happy endings! You’ll hear about how Tony Hale really wasn’t paying attention to the plot, a twisty trilogy of tales from Murray Hill, the time Danny Jacobs introduced his girlfriend to his conman, I mean father, and f
Re-Release - The Craigslist Of Cities (w/ Gareth Reynolds, Yamaneika Saunders, and Sean O’Connor)
On this episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Gareth Reynolds, Yamaneika Saunders, and Sean O’Connor to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gareth is a kept man so he keeps his mouth shut about the raw duck, Yamaneika’s date absolutely insists that she look at every single snake on that plane, and here's just a partial list of elements from Sean’s story: Tyra Banks,
Clock It! (w/ X Mayo, Danny Jolles, and Blair Socci)
On an all-new episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians X Mayo, Danny Jolles, and Blair Socci to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. X really made an effort for her first date, in fact she made ALL the effort, yes Danny was at a party but he absolutely SWEARS he didn’t mishear her, and Bad Dates three-timer Blair has a very simple plan: confuse and confound until they forget. Subsc
Introducing: CrimeLess
CrimeLess is a weekly comedy talk show exploring the wild crime questions you’d never act on—but secretly want answered. Comedian Rory Scovel and journalist–turned–true-crime podcaster Josh Dean break down a new outrageous caper each episode, from bold heists and absurd scams to crypto disasters and monkey-driven chaos. Their deep dives into the strange details and eccentric criminals spark hilari
Speed Dates: Ayyy, Stenographer! (w/ Jay Jurden)
On an all-new episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with the hilarious and thoughtful Jay Jurden to talk about Joel’s impending nuptials! Jay has been married for a few years, and together with his husband for a long time before that, so he’s an ideal person for Joel to chat to. They'll talk about what marriage means to them as gay men, the benefits of preventative couples therapy, balancing ev
Slutty Dolphin (w/ Jenny Zigrino, Brent Morin, and Jono Zalay)
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jenny Zigrino, Brent Morin, and Jono Zalay to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jenny’s date tries to hypnotize her into a different understanding of the phrase “open relationship,” Brent’s date belongs either in the Hall Of Fame or jail, one of the two, and Jono has an absolute Bad Dates first: the story takes pl
Re-Release - No Twink Was Safe (w/ Alaska Thunderfuck, Liza Treyger, and Joe Dombrowski)
On this episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Alaska Thunderfuck, Liza Treyger, and Joe Dombrowski to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Alaska went so far as to print MapQuest directions but her date had to go and invent ghosting, Liza’s date makes the trek to her apartment by longboard but got the wrong idea about negging, and Joe’s story takes place in a haunted house with
The Titular Wendy (w/ Jay Jurden and Adam Rose)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jay Jurden and Adam Rose to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jay had an early experience which ended in an unfortunate embrace, and Adam’s girlfriend picked a helluva time to tell him about her five star Hubert rating. Then, Jay has a final story which boils down to: do your research. Plus: French fries, can we please
Therein Hangs A Tale (w/ Paul F. Tompkins and Janie Haddad-Tompkins)
On a special new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes wedded actor/comedians Paul F. Tompkins (BoJack Horseman, Mr Show, Comedy Bang! Bang!) and Janie Haddad-Tompkins (Regular Show, Night Court, Hacks) to hear the epic tale of their relationship! Although they’ve now been married for 15 years, it was not a straight line to get there, and you’ll hear about all the near misses, previ
You Were Her Alabama (w/ Jessica Michelle Singleton and Michael Turner)
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jessica Michelle Singleton and Michael Turner to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jessica accepts the proposal but things just keep coming up, and Michael has a golden opportunity if he can just work out the calculus. Such sickness! Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3Jessica Michelle Single
INTRODUCING: I Need You Guys with Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri!
Say hello to the new show from SmartLess Media, I Need You Guys! Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri are comedians who have been best friends for over 20 years, and on I Need You Guys, their group chat has been made public; they’ll catch up, ask each other for advice, answer listener questions, and welcome a special guest into the chat every episode! Please enjoy this clip featuring the f
Speed Dates: Nobody’s Quirky Anymore (w/ Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata)
On this special extended Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with actors, comedians, and best friends Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata to talk about things they’ve overlooked to stay in a relationship, maintaining their close friendship in a competitive industry, doppelgängers, Mona Lisa Vito, A Goofy Movie, and when exactly it was that they first met (disputed). And remember: you c
ReRelease - Don’t Settle For Dusty (w/ Ron Funches, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Nat Faxon)
In celebration of Loot Season 3 out now on Apple TV+, enjoy this ReRelease Loot edition of Bad Dates. Host Joel Kim Booster welcomes his Loot co-stars Run Funches, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Nat Faxon to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ron’s date cannot respect the call time, Michaela Jaé's Tinder guys cannot or will not read, and Nat performs impromptu cosmetic surgery at the Phish sho
A Calloused Hand (w/ Frankie Quiñones, Becky Robinson, and Jenna Jiménez)
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Frankie Quiñones, Becky Robinson, and Jenna Jiménez to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Frankie tries to get into the rhythm but it’s so awkward he can only do it for a decade, Becky is seeing a man who is "dumb hot" and just doesn’t know where to get dinner, and Jenna…this…this is a Hall Of Fame bad date story.
FISH AT A DINER?!?! (w/ Kat Bird, Leah Rudick, and Audrey Stewart)
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Kat Bird, Leah Rudick, and Audrey Stewart to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Kat agrees to the threesome at 9:30 sharp but she doesn’t know what she doesn’t know, Leah goes on a date she doesn’t want to go on and gets asked to do something she’s unlikely to do, and okay, so I guess we’re just trashing the Subaru
Absolutely Chest (w/ Laura Peek, Barry Rothbart, and Will Miles)
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Laura Peek, Barry Rothbart, and Will Miles to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laura has an amuse-bouche about a mouthful and an entrée about a square peg, Barry’s “papa” handles the situation with a bit of effort, and Will is on a 24 hour date but it takes a chance encounter to sober him up. Plus: someone has gl
I Have Outsourced The Villain (w/ Mohaned Elshieky, Blaine Anderson, and Conrad Ricamora-Jensen)
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Mohaned Elshieky, Blaine Anderson, and Conrad Ricamora-Jensen to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Mohaned is on a date with his future wife, if he can survive the gauntlet of the Bronx Zoo, Blaine’s date only implied he owned a restaurant and now they’re at a second location, and Conrad tries riding in cars with
Daddy Whorebucks (w/ Blakely Thornton, Logan Guntzelman, and Justin Sylvester)
On an all new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Blakely Thornton, Logan Guntzelman, and Justin Sylvester to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Blakely has a jet set tale of deception and orphans set in the South Of France, Logan thinks she’s spoiled for choice but finds herself at the head of the class, and Justin’s story has a countdown clock: he has 30 days to
But My Craft (w/ Conor Janda, Misha Brown, and Alistair Ogden)
On an all new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Conor Janda, Misha Brown, and Alistair Ogden to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Conor sets sail on a voyage of discovery with Chekhov’s tan, Misha’s wearing ship goggles but he might just float away, and Alistair weighs anchor but the good ship Double Date runs aground. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video
Re-Release: So Horny, So Scared (w/ Punkie Johnson, Josh Gondelman, and Skyler Higley)
On a classic episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Punkie Johnson, Josh Gondelman, and Skyler Higley to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Punkie just wanted to hang out and now she’s getting bonked by a Johnson, Josh takes his date to a movie but by the time they leave his last name will be Gonegirlman, and Skyler finds himself in expert mode but he’s more quickly
A Diamond In The Hole (w/ Drew Lynch, Giulia Rozzi, and Evan Williams)
On a brand new, in-studio episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Drew Lynch, Giulia Rozzi, and Evan Williams to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Drew is on a blind date but someone else gets an eyeful, Giulia is experiencing the magic of being single but it's her libido that goes up in smoke, and Evan takes a little longer than he should to realize he’s dealing wit
Tell Him It’s A Picnic! (w/ Laganja Estranja, Hannah Pilkes, and Maxx Eddy)
On a brand new, in-studio episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Hannah Pilkes and Maxx Eddy and drag superstar Laganja Estranja to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laganja is in the mood for street meat but they might need a quick rinse, Hannah is dating a time traveller (that’s kind of the only explanation), and Maxx initially just has some questions about the sp
Munch Munching and Crunch Crunching (w/ Oscar Montoya, Zach Noe Towers, and Mano Agapion)
On a brand new, in-studio episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians (and family) Oscar Montoya, Zach Noe Towers, and Mano Agapion, to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Oscar thinks he’s got a great deal but the drugs aren’t the only things mixed up, Zach attempts a threesome with the textbook threesome couple (the hottest man you have ever seen in your life and his tro
Speed Dates: Exploration & Adventure (w/ Lisa Gilroy)
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actress/comedian Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty, Black Mirror) to talk about dodgeball, how Jury Duty was made, the life lessons she took from Practical Magic, and how sometimes you just need your girls to gas you up! Plus, they concoct a shirtless arm wrestling scheme involving their significant others. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video
Husfriend (w/ Sarah Tiana, Adam Rippon, and Chinedu Unaka)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Sarah Tiana, Adam Rippon, and Chinedu Unaka to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sarah’s romcom ending crumbles under interrogation, Adam declines some good advice because he’s already put in the work, and Chinedu’s date inserts herself into a public private moment. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our numbe
A Good Amount Of Threesomes (w/ David Gborie, Natalie Cuomo, and Hunter Harris)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians David Gborie & Natalie Cuomo, and writer/podcaster Hunter Harris to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. David digs through the trash but still leaves with a few ounces of gold, Natalie becomes trapped as the Uber aunt to a sister wife, and Hunter goes on a date where she just has to sit there and take slam after slam aft
Speed Dates: French People Are Like Cats (w/ Tim Baltz)
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actor/comedian Tim Baltz (The Righteous Gemstones, Deli Boys, Shrink) to talk about their shared Chicagoland roots, proposal photos, the power of embracing diversity, the right kind of gift-giving, and so much more! The big takeaway here: communication, communication, communication. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch a
Re-Release: Donkey Crotch (w/ Sean Patton, Chelsea Devantez, and Scott Thompson)
Happy 4th of July! On a Re-Release episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Sean Patton, Chelsea Devantez, and Scott Thompson to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sean asks her out for the bit but he’s the one who gets nibbled, Chelsea becomes a prisoner of the bit with the wrong kind of artist, and Scott’s failed Fort Lauderdale hook up becomes a bit he can monetize.
I Believe Fives! (w/ Danielle Perez, Bonnie McFarlane, and James Tom)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Danielle Perez, Bonnie McFarlane, and James Tom to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Danielle has two tales, one about a man in too close proximity and another about a guy who went full Shark Week, Bonnie takes a famous date to a different date she didn’t know was a date, and James goes in search of something specific
Speed Dates: You Are The Stones In My Pocket (w/ Tony Hale)
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actor/comedian extraordinaire Tony Hale to discuss his new podcast about unusual achievements, The Extraordinarians (with Kristen Schaal and Matt Oberg), then they talk about how Tony proposed to his wife, how love can give you superhuman strength, and the work of staying in love as you both change and grow. This is a very sweet one! Subs
ChatGHB (w/ Gottmik, Katherine Blanford, and Courtney Michelle)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Gottmik, Katherine Blanford, and Courtney Michelle to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gottmik finds himself in a Bad Dates trifecta: a liar, way too many cats, and The Substance bathroom, Katherine’s date teaches her a few lessons then hits her up for a referral, and Courtney must endure frogs, forks, and fingering. If you’ve
The Craigslist Of Cities (w/ Gareth Reynolds, Yamaneika Saunders, and Sean O’Connor)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Gareth Reynolds, Yamaneika Saunders, and Sean O’Connor to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gareth is a kept man so he keeps his mouth shut about the raw duck, Yamaneika’s date absolutely insists that she look at every single snake on that plane, and here's just a partial list of elements from Sean’s story: Tyra Banks,
A Pair Of Hands Will Tell You (w/ Nicole Aimée Schreiber, Mike Lawrence, and Nore Davis)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Nicole Aimée Schreiber, Mike Lawrence, and Nore Davis to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nicole really likes Matzo balls and luckily her date doesn’t mind them either, Mike is bi-curious but in the end it’s just “bye,” and Nore gets introduced to red wine but in the morning lets something slip. If you’ve had a bad da
Speed Dates: Slicing Citrus (w/ Greta Titleman)
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with one of his favorites, the hilarious Greta Titleman, to talk about how you know the one’s the one, how you know this one’s not the one, the 80s romcoms and stand-up sex scenes that have warped her romantic perspective, and what’s making her believe in love this week (spoiler alert: the answer is VERY close to home). If you’ve had a
Re-Release: Dull-Eyed Manatees (w/ Amy Miller, Guy Branum, and Kyle Ayers)
Happy Memorial Day! Please enjoy this re-release of Joel's first episode as host. On this episode, Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Amy Miller, Guy Branum, and Kyle Ayers to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Amy would rather not belong to a club that now has her as a member, Guy simply demands Stacey Dash or better, and Kyle fakes a not-allergy in order to remain on a date he isn’t enjo
The Ol’ Cincinnati Funny Bone (w/ Pete Lee, Lili Michelle, and Rachel Scanlon)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Pete Lee, Lili Michelle, and Rachel Scanlon to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Pete gives us the epic tale of the threesome that never was, Lili tells a comically large story from her Year Of Yes, and Rachel is either on a date or a Make-A-Wish, it’s hard to say. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about,
I Gave Indiana My Banana (w/ Tom Thakkar, Charlotte Dobre, and Sam Lantz)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Tom Thakkar, Charlotte Dobre, and Sam Lantz to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Tom’s date is sorry not sorry but she should maybe explore just being plain sorry, Charlotte lives a reverse “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” and Sam’s daddy is a hoarder of everything, including his exes. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us abo
Speed Dates: A Third Thing (w/ Zach Zimmerman)
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster talks to the hilarious Zach Zimmerman about growing up in and escaping the church, and the reality show moment that’s making him believe in love, but really he is here to tell us not about a bad date, but about the viral fallout from a date that never even happened! And actually, the joke’s on you, because Zach’s mom DID buy him those shoes. If yo
INTRODUCING: Staying Alive with Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally
Welcome to Staying Alive, a new comedic health and wellness podcast from Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally, two comedians, best friends, and hosts of TV’s 101 Places To Party Before You Die. These two love to get wild, but they’ve also hit their 40s, and they’re realizing if they don’t get some balance in their lives they won’t be around long enough to visit the other 93 places. On this show they’ll be ta
Khaleesi Eyes (w/ Faith Ladzinski, Vinny Thomas, and Brooks Allison)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Faith Ladzinski, Vinny Thomas, and Brooks Allison to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Faith’s date is really into fantasy but possibly not the kind you’re thinking of, Vinny’s nose is running but it’s his date’s mind that’s jumping to conclusions, and Brooks reaches a crisis point before he’s ever even heard of Murray
Speed Dates: Bad Blue Backlighting (w/ Jon Gabrus)
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with actor/comedian/pal Jon Gabrus, co-host of the hilarious new health & wellness podcast Staying Alive, to talk about his proposal story, respectful little kids on the subway, and the romantic side of Albert Brooks. Big takeaways: eat more cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower). If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us ab
The Fussy Tops (w/ Ophira Eisenberg, Adam Cayton-Holland, and Molly Austin)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Ophira Eisenberg, Adam Cayton-Holland, and Molly Austin to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ophira has to check a few times but it turns out her date is not in fact saying he’s into “math,” Adam finds himself in the hookup of his dreams but can’t find the right words, and Molly has to summon all the New Jersey at her
Speed Dates: The Power Of Twinkly Lights (w/ Megan Gailey)
On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes his good friend, comedian and podcaster Megan Gailey, to talk about planning a wedding, the good kind of bad boy, and the small thing that’s making her believe in love this week. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2M
Bebes (w/ Uly Morazan, Rachel Kaly, and Ronald Young Jr)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Uly Morazan, Rachel Kaly, and Ronald Young Jr to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Uly’s date decides to test the limits of his Caucacity, Rachel’s clutching her stomach while a shark circles the table, and both of Ronald’s dates need to do a little more coursework. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about,
So Horny, So Scared (w/ Punkie Johnson, Josh Gondelman, and Skyler Higley)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Punkie Johnson, Josh Gondelman, and Skyler Higley to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Punkie just wanted to hang out and now she’s getting bonked by a Johnson, Josh takes his date to a movie but by the time they leave his last name will be Gonegirlman, and Skyler finds himself in expert mode but he’s more quickly than
Speed Dates: Gen Z Woman In Stem (w/ Liz Feldman and Jessi Klein)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes the hosts of the new podcast Here To Make Friends, Liz Feldman and Jessi Klein, to discuss making new friends, squinting to make When Harry Met Sally relate to you, and how Bridget Jones isn’t even vaguely plus-size. Big takeaway this week: Some Kind Of Wonderful is a good movie, check it out. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video
Samantha-Pilled (w/ Trae Crowder, Nick Thune, and Nataly Aukar)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Trae Crowder, Nick Thune, and Nataly Aukar to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Trae’s not too worried about the work Christmas party but he should be, Nick crushes “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” then discovers that every French beach also has its rocks, and Nataly has big ideas about the Big Apple but just needs a little
Tommy Bihama (w/ Asif Ali, Lea’h Sampson, and Zach Zucker)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Asif Ali, Lea’h Sampson, and Zach Zucker to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Asif’s date seemed so promising over the phone but she needs to get her head out of the memes, Lea’h thinks she’s all set but her date’s Price Is Right car is only the first of many problems, and Zach is not clowning around when he describes
Constable Nicolette Jackson (w/ Nico Carney, Johnny Pemberton, and Marsha Warfield)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Nico Carney, Johnny Pemberton, and the legendary Marsha Warfield to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nico explains why he always looks both ways when leaving his apartment, Johnny’s date-in-law would like him to step into her spiritual office, and Marsha introduces us to Uh…Willie and Uh…Charles. If you’ve had a bad d
The Wrong Side of 36 (w/ Dylan Carlino, Pat Regan, and Roz Hernandez)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Dylan Carlino, Pat Regan, and Roz Hernandez to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Dylan can’t make a connection and his date can’t make a breakup fort, Pat is on a date with a Goofy pilot who has seemingly never been hugged, and Roz’ date gets a call to action that doesn’t take a season of Serial to unravel. If you’ve h
Alexa: Sexy Time (w/ Nikki Boyer, Sasha Colby, and Brittani Ard)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Nikki Boyer, Sasha Colby, and Brittani Ard to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nikki is seeing double even before the drinks start flowing, Sasha does like an audience but this one is a little too stuffed, and Brittani delivers three highlights (lowlights?) from her 2024, very good Brit, very good. If you’ve had a bad date you’
Speed Dates: It’s Always The HMU Girl (w/ Katie Nolan)
On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Emmy-winning writer/sports personality AND PHILOSOPHER Katie Nolan to talk about how she met her partner and whether or not they’re Valentine’s Day people, the love-affirming message she took away from The Matrix, and how sports and Real Housewives aren't so far apart, really. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch a
Fierce But So Weird: Live From SF Sketchfest! (w/ Dave Mizzoni, Spike Einbinder, and Peaches Christ)
On Joel’s first live episode of Bad Dates, he welcomes the stellar panel of comedians Dave Mizzoni, Spike Einbinder, and San Francisco legend Peaches Christ to the stage at Cobb's Comedy Club to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Dave is either really really bad or really really good at Grindr, it's not for us to say, Spike finds out his hookup has a ceiling, and Peaches gets to pull the ki
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