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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 ... more

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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... more

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 cultu... more

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!) t... more

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 pandem... more

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Gianmarco Soresi
Comedian and actor, discusses personal life and career
Comedian/Actor
Episode: Speed Dates: Grading On THAT Curve (w/ Gianmarco Soresi)
Leslie Liao
Actress, writer, comedian
Netflix guest star credits mentioned in intro
Episode: Take My Data, Daddy (w/ Jessica Henwick and Leslie Liao)
Jessica Henwick
Actress and writer known for Game of Thrones, Glass Onion, Star Wars; appears on Vladimir
Netflix series Vladimir mentioned in intro
Episode: Take My Data, Daddy (w/ Jessica Henwick and Leslie Liao)
Rachel Scanlon
Writer, podcaster, comedian; co-host of Two Dykes & A Mic
Self (and Nazara)
Episode: Speed Dates: Say Goodbye To Your Armada (w/ Rachel Scanlon)
Brendan Scannell
Comedian, Emmy-nominated actor known for Heathers and Bonding
Episode: Speed Dates: I Was The Bomb! (w/ Brendan Scannell)
Poppy Liu
SAG-nominated actress, writer, activist
Hacks, Dead Ringers, The After Party, Better Call Saul, Sunnyside, iCarly
Episode: Speed Dates: Pan Is Sarah Lawrence (w/ Poppy Liu)
Ron Funches
Comedian, writer, and actor known for Inside Out 2, Trolls, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Black-ish, Loot
Episode: Speed Dates: Traitors Special! (w/ Ron Funches)
Ava Bunn
Actress featured in Scrubs revival material
Actress
Episode: The Head Of The Deodorant: Scrubs Special! (w/ Ava Bunn, Layla Mohammadi, and Amanda Morrow)
Layla Mohammadi
Actress known for Lioness, The Sex Lives of College Girls, etc.
Actress
Episode: The Head Of The Deodorant: Scrubs Special! (w/ Ava Bunn, Layla Mohammadi, and Amanda Morrow)

Host

Joel Kim Booster
Comedian and host known for his comedy work and engaging style. He brings humor and relatability to discussions about dating mishaps.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • Joel ruined this pod

    wtf even is this podcast anymore? Joel has single-handedly destroyed everything that was good about this podcast.

    He puts out entire episodes that have nothing to do with dating stories.

    New topics include: promoting Joel's own personal endeavors. 🤡

    Highly suggest going back to old episodes with other hosts if you're looking for actual entertainment! Truly funny and authentic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    goodpodclub
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it but stop making us feel left out!

    I love this show an I really loved the Jameela and the stories are still funny but I feel like Joel makes us feel lesser than. They always bleep names so they can be insiders and making the listeners feel like people on the outside. Seems like Joel is a good guy but wants to feel better than his audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bad Dates is Good and Bad
    United States2 months ago
  • Use to be so much better with other hosts

    Joel talks with random people about boring random things that have nothing to do with dating.

    Maybe instead of calling it "speed dates" he could just ... start a different podcast since the conversations have NOTHING to do with dating.

    Ew.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    goodpodclub
    United States2 months ago
  • Another re run :(

    Gahead give us nothing new

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Smoshthegreat
    United States3 months ago
  • Do you need a new host? I love Joel, but he's MIA.

    Disappointed not to see new shows posted recently. It's all re-releases and maybe a speed date here or there. Do you need a new host?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zac57,?
    United States3 months ago

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Some listeners mention missing previous hosts, showing that while the current host is appreciated, there is nostalgia for earlier iterations of the show.
There is a strong preference for the host's comedic style, with many expressing admiration for his ability to engage guests and elicit entertaining anecdotes.
Feedback indicates a desire for a diversity of voices among guests, which many find enriching to the content.
The audience values candid discussions around dating, often commenting on how the experiences shared reflect their own dating lives.
Listeners appreciate the humor and relatability of the stories shared, often finding themselves laughing out loud during episodes.

Chart Rankings

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

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#90
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Apple Podcasts
#90
Philippines/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#162
New Zealand/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#200
Israel/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#209
United Arab Emirates/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#219
India/Comedy

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Speed Dates: Grading On THAT Curve (w/ Gianmarco Soresi)
Q: How do you balance career demands with your personal relationship?
They rely on clear delineations, scheduled time off, and professional boundaries, with therapy helping to maintain center when schedules threaten personal time.
Speed Dates: Grading On THAT Curve (w/ Gianmarco Soresi)
Q: How do you approach open conversations about long-term plans like children or marriage?
They frame it as ongoing, proactive dialogue, using couples counseling and regular check-ins to keep both partners aligned on future goals.
Speed Dates: Grading On THAT Curve (w/ Gianmarco Soresi)
Q: What is your love language, Gianmarco?
Physical touch is important, but Gianmarco also values thoughtful gestures, with gifts serving as a way to show ongoing consideration and memory of meaningful moments.
Speed Dates: Pan Is Sarah Lawrence (w/ Poppy Liu)
Q: What does it mean to be pansexual in your context as part of the Asian diaspora?
Pansexuality is discussed as an attraction spectrum that resists binary labels, reflecting a broader, more fluid sense of identity within their personal and cultural experiences.
Speed Dates: Pan Is Sarah Lawrence (w/ Poppy Liu)
Q: Do you want to get into the difference between bi and pan?
Yes. Bi implies two genders; pan is broader and less tied to a binary, which both hosts acknowledge as more linguistically accurate for their experience, even if bi feels cute.

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A comedic exploration of the most outrageous dating stories, featuring a variety of guests who share their own experiences of romantic disasters. With host Joel Kim Booster leading the charge, listeners are treated to laugh-out-loud anecdotes and candid discussions about the chaos of modern dating. The show not only entertains with humorous tales of mishaps but also touches on relatable themes such as love, relationships, and the cringeworthy moments that often accompany them. Each episode highlights the notion that the worst dates invariably produce the best stories, appealing to listeners seeking both entertainment and a sense of camaraderie in shared experiences.

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1. Gianmarco Soresi
2. Leslie Liao
3. Jessica Henwick
4. Rachel Scanlon
5. Brendan Scannell
6. Poppy Liu
7. Ron Funches
8. Ava Bunn

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