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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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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... more

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, an... more

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

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Recent Guests

Laura Peek
Comedian, appearing on Comedy Central, This Night Show and After Midnight
Comedian
Episode: Re-release: Absolutely Chest (w/ Laura Peek, Barry Rothbart, and Will Miles)
Barry Rothbart
Comedian and actor known for The Wolf of Wall Street and The Conners
Comedian/Actor
Episode: Re-release: Absolutely Chest (w/ Laura Peek, Barry Rothbart, and Will Miles)
Will Miles
Comedian, writer, and performer
Comedian/Writer
Episode: Re-release: Absolutely Chest (w/ Laura Peek, Barry Rothbart, and Will Miles)
Keri Kenney-Silver
Actress and comedian, known for Reno 911! and The State
Actor/Comedian
Episode: Speed Dates: A New Worry Job (w/ Keri Kenney-Silver)
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)
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)

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
  • Had to unfollow

    Really enjoyed the old format of the show, but I realized I hadn’t listened to any of the recent episodes in the past few months because it’s all “Speed Dates”. Bring back the actual bad dates please

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cantdocaffeine
    United States18 days ago
  • I have loved Kerry Kenny Silver since the 90s

    This ep was great ! A long time fan of the state and reno911 and enjoyed her work in The Four Seasons…so much! what a wonderful conversation;) love you too Joel! Thanks for Joel’s iteration of this pod and the speed dates format is so great 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shuafly
    United States18 days ago
  • Release Joel

    Loved this show it was amazing! Joel came in and ruined it. Love hearing all the bad dates and hookups but Joel is not funny and hoping we get a new host.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Irving lately!!!!
    United States18 days ago
  • A joy every week

    It has been a pleasure to listen to Joel come into his own as host on the podcast. You and your guests are funny, outrageous, and insightful, and I’m here for all of it. Thank you for keeping me company at all hours of the day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    areyoufckingserious
    Denmarka month ago
  • New Episodes?

    Is the podcast going to continue, don’t like the speed dates

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnH MadisonWI
    United Statesa month 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.

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#188
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Apple Podcasts
#209
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Apple Podcasts
#233
Colombia/Comedy

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Speed Dates: A New Worry Job (w/ Keri Kenney-Silver)
Q: What is your favorite in pop culture depiction of love?
Keri describes a romance with New York and literary works about the city that capture a gritty, real, and honest sense of love, suggesting that authentic, imperfect relationships are more compelling than idealized ones.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Bad Dates include:

1. Laura Peek
2. Barry Rothbart
3. Will Miles
4. Keri Kenney-Silver
5. Gianmarco Soresi
6. Leslie Liao
7. Jessica Henwick
8. Brendan Scannell

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