Bad Dates
Everybody’s had them, everybody can relate to them, and now we’re back with more of the wildest you’ve ever heard, on BAD DATES! Join host Joel Kim Booster (Loot, Fire Island, Netflix) as he invites his favorite funny friends to share their most iconic dating fiascos. From the team behind the hit podcast SmartLess, BAD DATES will make you laugh a lot, cry a little, and cringe just enough. Because as we all know - the worst dates make the best stories. It’s a new host, but the same old mess! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Episodes
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 disposal in order to tell this guy ...
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.
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Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2
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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, our number is 984-265-3283, and ou...
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 Higley.
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.
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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 warm-up.
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 yet another thing that the British ...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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 kind of reveal you can only dream of....
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Echo Kellum, Chloe Troast, and Molly Kearney to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Echo earns a Bad Dates Purple Heart when he wasn’t even on a date to begin with, Chloe’s story proves the truism “if they look weird, they are weird,” and Molly meets her date at a local watering hole for serial killers.
On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actor/writer/comedian/podcaster Julie Klausner to talk about a few of the pop culture moments that make her believe in love, from sharing corner office success with your best friend to falling in love again even though your mind’s been wiped. Big takeaways from this episode: check in with a friend this week, and watch more early Shirley MacLaine movies.
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Zach Zimmerman and Stef Dag to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Zach sets sail for a voyage of sexual discovery but he simply doesn’t have the language, and Stef starts having immediate arguments with this Brooklyn Nosferatu.
If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can...
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Shapel Lacey, Natasha Vaynblat, and Michael Rowland to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Shapel is an international champion, but his dismount could use some work, Natasha is trying to live that Felicity life, but the skinless mummies are something of a red flag, and Michael’s tale of unqualified fumbling in an Italian hostel will leave you saying “WHAT...
On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Arturo Castro to chat about his new podcast Greatest Escapes, the depiction of mentor/mentee love that inspired him to become an actor, and how intense situations can show you whole new sides to love about your partner.
If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all a...
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Urzila Carlson, Matt Mathews, and Mo Welch to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Urzila’s date has been doing her own research but god knows from what book, Matt finds out his dream man is an actual nightmare, and Mo loses her virginity to a clown at the circus. No, really.
If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283,...
On a new 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 a mannequin picnic, it is not oka...
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Cyrus Veyssi, Talia Lichtstein, and Debra DiGiovanni to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Cyrus starts the night by quietly slipping an oyster into a lady’s handbag, Talia engages in some very risky behavior, but hey, her date lives on Waverly Place, just like those wizards, and Debra presents us with a veritable buffet table of bad dates, hookups, kinks, and tak...
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