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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

It’s Giving Throuple (w/ Laci Mosley and Ify Nwadiwe)

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Laci Mosley and Ify Nwadiwe to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laci gives us two short stories from the come-up, featuring shady producers, ex-girlfriend hype men, and the wig that Tyler Perry threw away, then Ify’s Pisces behavior causes some after-care confusion. Plus, a listener letter recounts a date that became a biohazard. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-32...

Jun 03, 202433 minEp. 73

A Strong Haunch (w/ Mike Glazer, Vanessa Gonzalez, and Joe Castle Baker)

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Mike Glazer, Vanessa Gonzalez, and Joe Castle Baker to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Mike’s rendezvous makes his mind puke, Vanessa is trapped in a tryst with Captain Adjective, and Mike’s date calls everything into question. 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. Marie Faustin: @reeezy...

May 27, 202435 minEp. 72

Is Your Grandson In Town? (w/ Veronika Slowikowska, Patti Harrison, and Casey James Salengo)

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Veronika Slowikowska, Patti Harrison, and Casey Salengo to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Veronika asks for something new but it’s her date that loses face, Patti’s patrolman is 20 years out of time, and Casey’s just trying to make his friends laugh at knifepoint. 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 hea...

May 20, 202442 minEp. 71

Where’s The Toxicity? (w/ ER Fightmaster, Michelle Buteau, and Julian McCullough)

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians ER Fightmaster, Michelle Buteau, and Julian McCullough to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. ER’s date starts a hairy fight in the cut, Michelle’s tale of internet deception gets hijacked by short kings, and Julian scrimps and saves just to make Rent. 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. M...

May 13, 202434 minEp. 70

Grown Elizabeth Man (w/ Liza Treyger, Matteo Lane, and Elna Baker)

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Liza Treyger, Matteo Lane, and Elna Baker to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Liza enters a shame spiral in full glam, Matteo decides not to tell you there’s something on your face, and Elna’s airplane fairy tale gets grounded. 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. Marie Faustin: @reeezy ...

May 06, 202436 minEp. 69

The Contrast Of The Color Of Their Hole (w/ Joel Kim Booster, Megan Gailey, and Ian Karmel)

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Joel Kim Booster, Megan Gailey, and Ian Karmel to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Joel haggles over the exchange rate, and the exchange doesn’t go great, Megan tries to drown her grief in hockey, but someone blows up her spot, and Ian…Oh, Ian, no, baby, no. 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 ab...

Apr 29, 202440 minEp. 68

Coming Soon: Bad Dates with Marie Faustin!

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 new guest host Marie Faustin (Why Are You Single? Peak 2000s) as she invites her favorite funny friends to share their most iconic dating fiascos. Upcoming guests include: Michelle Buteau, Matteo Lane, Joel Kim Booster, and so many more. It’s a new host, but the same old mess! New episodes available May 6, or you can listen early and ad-free starting today on the A...

Apr 29, 20242 min

Re-Release: Mole Money, Mole Problems (w/ Sam Morril, Sam Jay, and Steph Tolev)

For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. New episodes coming soon! On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Sam Morril, Sam Jay, and Steph Tolev to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sam M has an uninvited visitor, Sam Jay has two uninvited visitors, and Steph receives an uninvited medical procedure that will haunt your dreams. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283...

Apr 22, 202443 minEp. 67

Re-Release: That’s How Wolves Say Goodbye (w/ Rachael Harris, Elna Baker, and Morgan Jay)

For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Rachael Harris, Elna Baker, and Morgan Jay to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Rachael’s date comes with strings attached, Elna should’ve brought a flea collar, and Morgan debuts his new single “Sex Party (Let’s Go).” 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.c...

Apr 15, 202444 minEp. 66

Re-Release: Let's Get Messy (w/ Ian Fidance, Jordan Jensen, and Jeff Hiller)

For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Ian Fidance, Jordan Jensen, and Jeff Hiller to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ian proves everybody has a price, especially when it involves pizza, Jordan uses a window for more than fresh air, and Jeff stumbles onto a very awkward birthday celebration. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984...

Apr 08, 202440 minEp. 65

Re-Release: We All Heard Carl: Live in LA (w/ Sarah Silverman, Jillian Bell, and Mae Martin)

For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this special LIVE episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Sarah Silverman, Jillian Bell, and Mae Martin to the stage at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sarah’s Carl is marooned up a particular creek with no paddle, but it’s the chocolate-covered fruitsicle that will be his downfall. Jillian’s Carl engineers an adorable meet cute, b...

Apr 01, 202456 minEp. 64

Re-Release: Winter Bush (w/ Ophira Eisenberg and Kurt Braunohler)

For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Ophira Eisenberg and Kurt Braunohler 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 ...

Mar 25, 202441 minEp. 63

Re-Release: Keep It Slick (w/ Heather McMahan, Adam Ray, and Stacy Traub)

For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Heather McMahan, Adam Ray, and Stacy Traub 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...

Mar 18, 202444 minEp. 62

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

For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this special LIVE episode, 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...

Mar 11, 202454 minEp. 61

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

For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, and Hanna Dickinson 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. Jac...

Mar 04, 202439 minEp. 60

Re-Release: Prime Ho Days (w/ Amy Miller, Phoebe Robinson, and Sam Richardson)

February? No, no. Date-U-Ary! For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Amy Miller, Phoebe Robinson, and Sam Richardson to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Amy’s date is a walking red flag who wants the weight of the world on his shoulders, Phoebe receives unsolicited career advice, and Sam loses it in the front seat. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us a...

Feb 26, 202445 minEp. 59

Re-Release: Frozen Tips and Kissing Cousins (w/ Nikki Glaser and Esther Povitsky)

February? No, no. Date-U-Ary! For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes, this week introduced by our guest Esther Povitsky! Check out Esther's new film Drugstore June, in select theaters from 2/23: https://www.drugstorejune.com On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Nikki Glaser and Esther Povitsky (My Pleasure, Dollface) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nikki takes us on a ghosting rollercoaster, Esth...

Feb 19, 202437 minEp. 58

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

February? No, no. Date-U-Ary! For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Zoe Lister-Jones, Lamorne Morris, and Adam Pally 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 involvemen...

Feb 12, 202447 minEp. 57

Re-Release: Other People Soup (w/ Sabrina Wu, Catherine Cohen, and Gavin Crawford)

February? No, no. Date-U-Ary! For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this special LIVE episode of Bad Dates from the Just For Laughs Festival in Toronto, Jameela welcomes comedians Sabrina Wu, Catherine Cohen, and Gavin Crawford to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sabrina scratches and scratches but barely gets below the surface, Catherine serves up regretful sex three ways, and Gavin unexpectedly learns his worth. ...

Feb 05, 202454 minEp. 56

The Best Worst Bad Dates Of 2023 - Part 2 (w/ Steph Tolev and Gianmarco Soresi)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes fan favorite guests Steph Tolev and Gianmarco Soresi to review the 10 best worst bad date stories from our first year. This week, they hear clips from entries 5-1 on the countdown, including werewolf men, post-coital opinions, car phone disasters, a molement in time, and the #1 (or should that be #2) worst date of the year. Bad Dates will return! Steph Tolev: @stephtolev on social media, Steph Infection: The Podcast Gianmarco Soresi: @gianmarcosores...

Jan 29, 202437 minEp. 55

The Best Worst Bad Dates Of 2023 - Part 1 (w/ Steph Tolev and Gianmarco Soresi)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes fan favorite guests Steph Tolev and Gianmarco Soresi to review the 10 best worst bad date stories from our first year. This week, they hear clips from entries 10-6 on the countdown, including rickety cats, leaky roofs, short sweaters, barbells, and gory shopping trips. Next week: we count down the Top Bottom Five! Steph Tolev: @stephtolev on social media, Steph Infection: The Podcast Gianmarco Soresi: @gianmarcosoresi, The Downside with Gianmarco So...

Jan 22, 202435 minEp. 54

Give It To Pinecone! (w/ Meghan and Ryan Trainor)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes siblings, songwriters, and podcasters Meghan and Ryan Trainor to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Meghan’s first makeout becomes an unsettling form of takeout, Ryan does everything he can to save that Uber rating, and a listener letter recounts the strangest Christmas we’ve EVER heard. 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...

Jan 15, 202434 minEp. 53

Sir, This Wine Tastes Like Grapes (w/ Kerri Kenney-Silver, Cedric Yarbrough, & David Wain)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Kerri Kenney-Silver, Cedric Yarbrough, and David Wain to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Kerri is all aboard and then all overboard as the Wine Train leaves the station, Cedric’s date delivers him an uncommissioned line of merch, and an indecent (and highly-priced) proposal emerges from David’s past. 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...

Jan 08, 202436 minEp. 52

Speed Dates: Bananas Tales (w/ Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes)

On this episode of Speed Dates, Jameela welcomes back comedians and hosts of the Bananas podcast, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes, to discuss the weirdest dating stories they’ve come across on their show. And later, Scotty has a first date story of his own that’s stranger than syence fyction. Follow Kurt on social media @kurtbraunohler, check out the Bananas podcast every week, and, if you missed it, Kurt’s previous episode of Bad Dates (also featuring Ophira Eisenberg) . Subscribe to SiriusXM...

Jan 04, 202414 minEp. 51

Chicken Fainter (w/ Laura Benanti, Zainab Johnson, and Sophie Buddle)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Laura Benanti, Zainab Johnson and Sophie Buddle to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laura’s people-pleasing leads to a date she will Never Forget, Zainab learns she has “lose your mind” beauty, and the panel discover just how high Sophie’s red flag threshold was set. 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. Laura Benanti: No...

Jan 01, 202437 minEp. 50

Speed Dates: Red Flags and Dealbreakers (w/ Jared Freid)

On this episode of Speed Dates, Jameela welcomes comedian and co-host of the U Up? podcast, Jared Freid, to talk about some truly unsettling dealbreakers, and answer your questions about holiday-related red flags. Plus, Jameela tells the story of eating an entire birthday cake alone in a cemetery, don’t miss it. Follow Jared on social media @jaredfreid, check out the U Up? podcast , and watch his new stand-up special Jared Freid: 37 & Single on Netflix. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to lis...

Dec 28, 202316 minEp. 49

Biology Is Sickening (w/ Atsuko Okatsuka, Nicky Urban, and Blair Socci)

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Atsuko Okatsuka, Nicky Urban, and Blair Socci to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Atsuko’s Taco Tuesday becomes a condo melee, Nicky serves bodily breakdowns two ways, and Blair just can’t shake Techno Ron Weasley. 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. Atsuko Okatsuka: Atsukocomedy.com , @atsukocomedy on social ...

Dec 25, 202336 minEp. 48

Speed Dates: Weird Holidates (w/ Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes)

On this episode of Speed Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians and hosts of the Bananas podcast, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes, to answer your weird holiday dating questions, give their advice about breaking up before or after the season, and leave haunted by the phrase “The Big Brown.” Follow Kurt on social media @kurtbraunohler, check out the Bananas podcast every week, and, if you missed it, Kurt’s previous episode of Bad Dates (also featuring Ophira Eisenberg) . Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcast...

Dec 21, 202317 minEp. 47

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

On this seasonal re-release of our second episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Paul Feig, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Thomas Lennon to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Paul tells us how his sexy cowboy plan almost got 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. 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 ...

Dec 18, 202349 minEp. 46

Speed Dates: Holidating Advice (w/ Zach Zimmerman)

On this episode of Speed Dates, Jameela welcomes comedian Zach Zimmerman to answer holiday-themed dating advice questions from you, the listener! They talk about bringing drugs to Thanksgiving, offer advice for the quietest holiday smash, and agree you should always run the shower. Follow Zach on social media @zzimmerman, check out a copy of his book Is It Hot In Here (Or Am I Suffering For All Eternity For The Sins I Committed On Earth?) , and, if you missed it, his previous episode of Bad Date...

Dec 14, 202316 minEp. 45
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