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Bad Dates

SmartLess Mediawww.smartless.com
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.
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Episodes

Yum Yum Two Scoops Perfect!: Live in NYC (w/ London Hughes, Zach Zimmerman, and Michael Cruz Kayne)

On this special LIVE episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians London Hughes, Zach Zimmerman, and Michael Cruz Kayne to the Paradise Club in New York City to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. London catches a dream ride to a nightmare picnic, Zach’s date beats a hasty escape, and Michael shows how far he'd jump for love. 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 about it. Lon...

Jun 12, 202354 minEp. 14

Friends and Enemas (w/ Tig Notaro, Susan Yeagley, and Kevin Nealon)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Tig Notaro (One Mississippi, Star Trek: Discovery), Susan Yeagley (Parks and Recreation, Mascots), and Kevin Nealon (Man with a Plan, Weeds) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Tig gets all dressed up for a real swinger, Susan learns the true price of a discount date, and Kevin may be Bachelor Number 3, but things turn into a real Number 2. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our e...

Jun 05, 202338 minEp. 13

Weird Fight Club (w/ Akilah Hughes, Iliza Shlesinger, and Hari Kondabolu)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Akilah Hughes (Bob’s Burgers, What A Day), Iliza Shlesinger (Good On Paper, Dollface), and Hari Kondabolu (The Problem With Apu, Snack Vs Chef) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Akilah tells us how her date put his foot down and was still hungry for more, Iliza takes a chance at Christmas but gets coal in her stocking, and Hari bravely recounts a double-booking nightmare. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our...

May 29, 202341 minEp. 12

Hobosexual (w/ Roy Wood Jr and Beth Stelling)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Roy Wood Jr (The Death Of Dick Long, Space Force) and Beth Stelling (Rutherford Falls, We Called Your Mom) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Roy tells us about Mapquesting his way to a dangerous hookup, and a down low situation that almost blew up, Jameela dishes about a challenging date in chicken duds conducted in the dark, and Beth introduces us to “The Vapist.” If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number...

May 22, 202336 minEp. 11

Keep It Slick (w/ Heather McMahan, Adam Ray, and Stacy Traub)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Heather McMahan (Bone, Marry, Bury, Love Hard), Adam Ray (American Vandal, Good On Paper), and Stacy Traub (Black-ish, The Real O’Neals) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Heather tells us about the banker who hankered to keep it slippery, Adam ponders a literal and metaphorical open door, then Stacy’s "Gorilla Time" leads her to a low point on the high seas. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984...

May 15, 202343 minEp. 10

The Fart That Broke My Heart (w/ Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, and Hanna Dickinson)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Jack Whitehall (Travels With My Father, Fresh Meat), Katherine Ryan (8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Duchess), and Hanna Dickinson (Get Money, Tales From The Trip) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jack bottles it up over a broken bottle, Katherine explains why sometimes you SHOULD go home again, and Hanna’s date offers her an unexpected injection. Plus, Jameela shares a listener letter about the worst kind of fashion accessory. Jack Whit...

May 08, 202337 minEp. 9

Quarts, Shorts, and Exotic Ports (w/ Mae Martin, A.D. Miles, and Sabrina Jalees)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Mae Martin, (The Flight Attendant, Taskmaster), A.D. Miles (Wet Hot American Summer, Childrens Hospital) and Sabrina Jalees (Search Party, Carol’s Second Act) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Mae tells us how their seven minutes in heaven went to hell, A.D. has a picnic that is anything but, and Sabrina gets an unwanted jungle escort. Plus, we play an amazing listener voice mail that’s high in Vitamin C, the wrong way. If you’ve had a ba...

May 01, 202349 minEp. 8

Winter Bush (w/ Ophira Eisenberg and Kurt Braunohler)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Ophira Eisenberg (Ask Me Another, Queer As Folk) and Kurt Braunohler (The Big Sick, Barbarian) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ophira tells us how her date's bed was covered with the worst kind of sex toy, and Kurt begs a girl to believe he is not a dummy. Plus, Jameela reads two listener letters about how loose birds mean mucho turds, and the wrong question to axe a lady. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number...

Apr 24, 202339 minEp. 7

Was It Something I Said? (w/ Celeste Barber and Jinkx Monsoon)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Celeste Barber (The Letdown, Challenge Accepted) and Jinkx Monsoon (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Chicago) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Celeste talks about a rude dude's bawdy wordplay, Jinkx tells us about an important item lost in a sensitive location, and a letter from a listener recounts the incredible story of the world’s least-aware Brad. Celeste Barber’s comedy special Fine, Thanks and her comedy series Wellmania are both on N...

Apr 17, 202339 minEp. 6

The Bar Is In Hell (w/ London Hughes and Grace Campbell)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians London Hughes (To Catch A Dick) and Grace Campbell (A Show About MEn) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. London declares her intention to find a boyfriend by Thanksgiving and tells us about the dishonest car that bagged a dissatisfied star, then Grace talks about shagging to socialize her dog and a date that took six months. Finally, our listener emails tell us about dates gone awry through lactation obsession, coke benders, and ...

Apr 10, 202338 minEp. 5

The Whispers...Of Tyrese (w/ Zoe Lister-Jones, Lamorne Morris, and Adam Pally)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Zoe Lister-Jones (The Craft: Legacy, Life In Pieces), Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Game Night), and Adam Pally (Sonic The Hedgehog, 101 Places To Party Before You Die) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Zoe tells us about a suitor who couldn't pass up a free meal, Lamorne talks about falling for a woman on the lam, and losing his date to a man in slow motion, then Adam describes a date night fight with audience involvement. Plus a letter from...

Apr 03, 202346 minEp. 4

Frozen Tips and Kissing Cousins (w/ Nikki Glaser and Esther Povitsky)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Nikki Glaser (The Nikki Glaser Podcast, FBOY Island) and Esther Povitsky (My Pleasure, Dollface) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nikki takes us on a ghosting rollercoaster, Esther’s blind double date goes the opposite of good, and we learn a lot about the dealbreaker that is “Cool Beans.” Plus, a letter from a listener rattles off a truly heroic series of her top dating disasters. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us...

Mar 27, 202335 minEp. 3

Rickety Cat (w/ Paul Feig, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Thomas Lennon)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Paul Feig (Spy, Bridesmaids), Wendi McLendon-Covey (Bridesmaids, Reno 911), and Thomas Lennon (Reno 911, A Night At The Museum) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Paul tells us how his sexy cowboy plan almost got him trampled, Wendi talks about a cat who shat in the middle of her dude chat, and Tom goes on a ten day date that was nine days of hell. Plus, Jameela reads a listener letter about a blind date derailed by the unexpected visitor ...

Mar 20, 202349 minEp. 2

Opening Night (w/ Sean Hayes and Conan O'Brien)

On the premiere episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Sean Hayes (SmartLess, Will & Grace) & Conan O’Brien (Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sean tells us tales of Chicago, bears, and glue traps, Conan talks about an opening night that never was, plus Jameela tells her own story of an attempted hookup that ended in a 911 call before it even began. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is ...

Mar 20, 202342 minEp. 1

Welcome to Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil

Everybody has had them. Everybody can relate to them. And now it's time to laugh at them on BAD DATES, a hilarious new comedy podcast hosted by Jameela Jamil. Each week Jameela's favorite comedians, celebrities and funny friends share their epic and true dating nightmares and misfires. Like the tale of the guy who could only get frisky on top of a pile of stuffed "Garfield" toys, or the enraged beauty queen with food poisoning who chased her date through a kitchen window. There's even a bad date...

Mar 10, 20233 min
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