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Intimacy Coordinator

SmartLess Media
Dating
Comedy
Bad Dates
Relationships
Dating Fiascos
New York City
Love
Marriage
Bad Dates Podcast
Los Angeles
New York
Dating Disasters
Dating Apps
Dating Experiences
Friendship
Threesomes
Dating Culture
Podcasting
Humor
Online Dating

Joel Kim Booster is your personal intimacy coordinator in his new series celebrating dating, love, sex, marriage, and especially messy situationships. On each episode of Intimacy Coordinator, Joel makes it comfortable for his panel of guests to share the messy, surprising stories, experiences and advice that come when people try to connect. From the euphoric highs to the cringeworthy lows, Joel wa... more

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This week, Joel and guests—Langston Kerman, Roz Hernandez, and Jenny Zigrino—come in hot with the topic of first loves, and messy but real feelings they come with. They get into hooking up on the road—from offering to fly someone out just to get ghos... more

Comedian Steph Tolev and musician-comedian Jefferson McDonald join Joel just four days after getting engaged — and they're still mid-argument when they sit down. To help sort out what's really going on, Peter Antoniou (AGT Season 16 semifinalist, Pre... more

Joel Kim Booster opens with a theory about Gen Z’s relationship to porn and doesn’t let up from there. Margaret Cho, Zach Noe Towers, and Gregg Araki join him to talk sexual muses, the etiquette of dating someone with the wrong politics, and a real c... more

Joel sits down with an all-bisexual panel — Trayvon Free, Ian Fidance, and Kat Bird — to dig into the stereotypes that follow bisexual people around (too greedy, secretly gay, just experimenting), the specific stigma bisexual men face versus bisexual... more

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Recent Guests

Margaret Cho
Comedian and actress known for Fire Island, Hacks, and film work
Episode: Kink (w/ Margaret Cho, Zach Noe Towers, and Gregg Araki)
Gregg Araki
Director and foundational figure in new queer cinema
Episode: Kink (w/ Margaret Cho, Zach Noe Towers, and Gregg Araki)
Travon Free
Emmy and Oscar-winning writer and comedian
Television/Comedy
Episode: Bi-erasure (w/ Travon Free, Ian Fidance, and Kat Bird)
Ian Fidance
Comedian and podcaster
Entertainment
Episode: Bi-erasure (w/ Travon Free, Ian Fidance, and Kat Bird)
Kat Bird
LA comedian
Comedy
Episode: Bi-erasure (w/ Travon Free, Ian Fidance, and Kat Bird)
Bowen Yang
Guest from Las Culturistas, actor/comedian
Las Culturistas
Episode: Sharing Culture (w/ Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers)
Matt Rogers
Guest from Las Culturistas, actor/comedian
Las Culturistas
Episode: Sharing Culture (w/ Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers)
Usama Siddiquee
Bengali American stand-up comedian
Comedian
Episode: Did Your Family Mess You Up? (w/ Usama Siddiquee, Rachel Wolfson, and Felicia Folkes)
Rachel Wolfson
LA-based comedian and actress, first woman to join main cast of Jackass
Entertainment
Episode: Did Your Family Mess You Up? (w/ Usama Siddiquee, Rachel Wolfson, and Felicia Folkes)

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Joel Kim Booster
Host of the show, introducing guests and guiding the interview

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • Zero integrity

    Why not just start a new podcast rather than piggyback off of someone else's hard work? So fake.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    goodpodclub
    United Statesa month ago
  • Unfollowed

    Not a fan of the new format. Bad Dates was far better.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DankNugzPlz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the new direction!

    I really enjoyed Bad Dates, but fell off listening after a while. I rediscovered this in my feed, and I love that there’s space for positivity. It’s great to hear normal(ish) people sharing about the many aspects of relationships and intimacy, good and bad. Loving the new direction so far!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiny One and Friends
    United Statesa month ago
  • No love at this hotel

    Bravoholic here so had to watch Love Hotel with this guy as host. Great show seeing all of the Real Housewives getting along in the name of love. The bad part. This guy. What a Debbie downer. This guy is the last person to be hosting anything about intimacy. Sorry not sorry.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sssssssssssscccccccoooooottttt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Time to Unsubscribe

    I loved when Jameela was the host and I gave it a chance when Joel took over. It wasn’t bad and was still funny at times. Now Bad Dates is Intimacy Coordinator?? No thanks. Listened to the first episode and was bored out of my mind. I do not care about these people or their relationships. I was listening for funny stories. Please continue the show with a different host.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Khaleesi7866
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host's quick wit and chemistry with diverse guests, though some miss older formats and Jameela's presence.
Guests' charisma and stories are frequently highlighted as the show's strongest asset.
Mixed reactions to host changes; some fans want more traditional dating stories, others celebrate queer-friendly, boundary-pushing humor.
The show is lauded for bold, funny storytelling and candid takes on dating, love, and life.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#220
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#225
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#82
Chile/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#148
Argentina/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#192
Indonesia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#203
South Korea/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Types (w/ Symone, Adam Shankman, and Guy Branum)
Q: Tell us your type, but you can't use any physical signifiers.
Symone explains she values someone who is funny and possesses a nerdy, confident vibe, while also being able to connect emotionally and discuss personal experiences and traumas.
Did Your Family Mess You Up? (w/ Usama Siddiquee, Rachel Wolfson, and Felicia Folkes)
Q: What is the most unhinged, crazy, bad advice you have ever received from a family member about sex, love or dating?
Guests recount a range of messages—from 'never let your man know where you are' to 'save yourself for marriage'—and analyze how these prescriptions shape trust, communication, and self-expression in adult relationships.
Sharing Culture (w/ Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers)
Q: Is love something you actively pursue, or does it come when you least expect it?
The hosts emphasize self-acceptance and being secure on one's own as a prerequisite for healthy relationships, suggesting that romance follows once you are solid in yourself.
Sharing Culture (w/ Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers)
Q: What is the piece of media you would show a new partner to illustrate your view of love?
Bowen discusses Fire Island as a conversation starter and Mad Men as a long-standing favorite that reveals how relationships are negotiated and observed, while Matt mentions films and media that push for deeper understanding of intimacy beyond surface-level dating.
Re-release: Speed Dates: I Was The Bomb! (w/ Brendan Scannell)
Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to someone looking for love after a bad date?
Keep putting yourself in new situations and be open to meeting people, but also do the personal work so you're ready when the right person appears.

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Across recent episodes, the show foregrounds bold, unapologetic dating stories from comedians, actors, and pop-culture figures. Conversations pivot around dating mishaps, non-monogamy, open relationships, and the intersection of fame with romance, often mixing rapid-fire anecdotes with candid takes on media, therapy, and life stages. A standout throughline is the fearless humor: guests share cringe-worthy moments, witty observations, and practical relationship lessons, all guided by a sharp, improvisational host. The format's speed-dating segments and celebrity-in-the-wild storytelling tend to attract listeners who love edgy humor, pop culture callbacks, and candid discussions about love in contemporary life.

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Which podcasts are similar to Intimacy Coordinator?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Intimacy Coordinator:

1. Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
2. Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil
3. Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
4. Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata
5. Good Hang with Amy Poehler

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Intimacy Coordinator launched 3 years ago and published 207 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Intimacy Coordinator include:

1. Margaret Cho
2. Gregg Araki
3. Travon Free
4. Ian Fidance
5. Kat Bird
6. Bowen Yang
7. Matt Rogers
8. Usama Siddiquee

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