On a special new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes wedded actor/comedians Paul F. Tompkins (BoJack Horseman, Mr Show, Comedy Bang! Bang!) and Janie Haddad-Tompkins (Regular Show, Night Court, Hacks) to hear the epic tale of their relationship! Although they’ve now been married for 15 years, it was not a straight line to get there, and you’ll hear about all the near misses, previous partners, and misalignments they had to negotiate in order to get together. You’ll hear about th...
Nov 10, 2025•45 min•Ep. 160
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jessica Michelle Singleton and Michael Turner to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jessica accepts the proposal but things just keep coming up, and Michael has a golden opportunity if he can just work out the calculus. Such sickness! Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual , Fire Island , Loot Season 3 Jessica Michelle Singleton: @jmscomedy on socials, new special Hi Y’All , new horror movie Big Baby Michael Turner: @tur...
Nov 03, 2025•35 min•Ep. 159
Say hello to the new show from SmartLess Media, I Need You Guys! Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri are comedians who have been best friends for over 20 years, and on I Need You Guys, their group chat has been made public; they’ll catch up, ask each other for advice, answer listener questions, and welcome a special guest into the chat every episode! Please enjoy this clip featuring the fabulous Jessi Klein, as Jenny needs the group’s help making sense of a very strange and very worriso...
Oct 29, 2025•11 min
On this special extended Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with actors, comedians, and best friends Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata to talk about things they’ve overlooked to stay in a relationship, maintaining their close friendship in a competitive industry, doppelgängers, Mona Lisa Vito, A Goofy Movie, and when exactly it was that they first met (disputed). And remember: you can’t teach a dog to jump through a hoop when they’re old. Everybody says that. Joel Kim Booster: Psy...
Oct 27, 2025•27 min•Ep. 158
In celebration of Loot Season 3 out now on Apple TV+, enjoy this ReRelease Loot edition of Bad Dates. Host Joel Kim Booster welcomes his Loot co-stars Run Funches, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Nat Faxon to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ron’s date cannot respect the call time, Michaela Jaé's Tinder guys cannot or will not read, and Nat performs impromptu cosmetic surgery at the Phish show. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email i...
Oct 20, 2025•34 min•Ep. 157
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Frankie Quiñones, Becky Robinson, and Jenna Jiménez to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Frankie tries to get into the rhythm but it’s so awkward he can only do it for a decade, Becky is seeing a man who is "dumb hot" and just doesn’t know where to get dinner, and Jenna…this…this is a Hall Of Fame bad date story. This is a very bad date story indeed. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch availa...
Oct 13, 2025•49 min•Ep. 156
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Kat Bird, Leah Rudick, and Audrey Stewart to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Kat agrees to the threesome at 9:30 sharp but she doesn’t know what she doesn’t know, Leah goes on a date she doesn’t want to go on and gets asked to do something she’s unlikely to do, and okay, so I guess we’re just trashing the Subaru now, Audrey? Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual , Fire Island , Loot Season 2 Kat Bird: @katbirdcomedy ...
Oct 06, 2025•45 min•Ep. 155
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Laura Peek, Barry Rothbart, and Will Miles to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laura has an amuse-bouche about a mouthful and an entrée about a square peg, Barry’s “papa” handles the situation with a bit of effort, and Will is on a 24 hour date but it takes a chance encounter to sober him up. Plus: someone has glimpsed the darkness behind The Great British Bake Off. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video cl...
Sep 29, 2025•42 min•Ep. 154
On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Mohaned Elshieky, Blaine Anderson, and Conrad Ricamora-Jensen to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Mohaned is on a date with his future wife, if he can survive the gauntlet of the Bronx Zoo, Blaine’s date only implied he owned a restaurant and now they’re at a second location, and Conrad tries riding in cars with boys but winds up as third wheel. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available ...
Sep 22, 2025•46 min•Ep. 153
On an all new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Blakely Thornton, Logan Guntzelman, and Justin Sylvester to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Blakely has a jet set tale of deception and orphans set in the South Of France, Logan thinks she’s spoiled for choice but finds herself at the head of the class, and Justin’s story has a countdown clock: he has 30 days to close the deal. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore....
Sep 15, 2025•46 min•Ep. 152
On an all new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Conor Janda, Misha Brown, and Alistair Ogden to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Conor sets sail on a voyage of discovery with Chekhov’s tan, Misha’s wearing ship goggles but he might just float away, and Alistair weighs anchor but the good ship Double Date runs aground. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates . Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual , Fire Island...
Sep 08, 2025•39 min•Ep. 151
On a classic episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Punkie Johnson, Josh Gondelman, and Skyler Higley to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Punkie just wanted to hang out and now she’s getting bonked by a Johnson, Josh takes his date to a movie but by the time they leave his last name will be Gonegirlman, and Skyler finds himself in expert mode but he’s more quickly than Higley. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and o...
Sep 01, 2025•41 min•Ep. 150
On a brand new, in-studio episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Drew Lynch, Giulia Rozzi, and Evan Williams to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Drew is on a blind date but someone else gets an eyeful, Giulia is experiencing the magic of being single but it's her libido that goes up in smoke, and Evan takes a little longer than he should to realize he’s dealing with a professional. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore...
Aug 25, 2025•50 min•Ep. 149
On a brand new, in-studio episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Hannah Pilkes and Maxx Eddy and drag superstar Laganja Estranja to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laganja is in the mood for street meat but they might need a quick rinse, Hannah is dating a time traveller (that’s kind of the only explanation), and Maxx initially just has some questions about the spelling. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDa...
Aug 18, 2025•48 min•Ep. 148
On a brand new, in-studio episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians (and family) Oscar Montoya, Zach Noe Towers, and Mano Agapion, to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Oscar thinks he’s got a great deal but the drugs aren’t the only things mixed up, Zach attempts a threesome with the textbook threesome couple (the hottest man you have ever seen in your life and his troll doll boyfriend), and Mano encounters a slightly more outré threesome couple with a strong fratern...
Aug 11, 2025•50 min•Ep. 147
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actress/comedian Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty, Black Mirror) to talk about dodgeball, how Jury Duty was made, the life lessons she took from Practical Magic, and how sometimes you just need your girls to gas you up! Plus, they concoct a shirtless arm wrestling scheme involving their significant others. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates . Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual , Fire Island...
Aug 04, 2025•21 min•Ep. 146
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Sarah Tiana, Adam Rippon, and Chinedu Unaka to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sarah’s romcom ending crumbles under interrogation, Adam declines some good advice because he’s already put in the work, and Chinedu’s date inserts herself into a public private moment. 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! Subs...
Jul 28, 2025•46 min•Ep. 145
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians David Gborie & Natalie Cuomo, and writer/podcaster Hunter Harris to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. David digs through the trash but still leaves with a few ounces of gold, Natalie becomes trapped as the Uber aunt to a sister wife, and Hunter goes on a date where she just has to sit there and take slam after slam after slam. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and o...
Jul 21, 2025•47 min•Ep. 144
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actor/comedian Tim Baltz (The Righteous Gemstones, Deli Boys, Shrink) to talk about their shared Chicagoland roots, proposal photos, the power of embracing diversity, the right kind of gift-giving, and so much more! The big takeaway here: communication, communication, communication. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates . Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual , Fire Island , Loot Season...
Jul 14, 2025•26 min•Ep. 143
Happy 4th of July! On a Re-Release episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Sean Patton, Chelsea Devantez, and Scott Thompson to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sean asks her out for the bit but he’s the one who gets nibbled, Chelsea becomes a prisoner of the bit with the wrong kind of artist, and Scott’s failed Fort Lauderdale hook up becomes a bit he can monetize. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is ...
Jul 07, 2025•38 min•Ep. 142
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Danielle Perez, Bonnie McFarlane, and James Tom to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Danielle has two tales, one about a man in too close proximity and another about a guy who went full Shark Week, Bonnie takes a famous date to a different date she didn’t know was a date, and James goes in search of something specific but ends up watching…Pachinko. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 9...
Jun 30, 2025•43 min•Ep. 141
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actor/comedian extraordinaire Tony Hale to discuss his new podcast about unusual achievements, The Extraordinarians (with Kristen Schaal and Matt Oberg), then they talk about how Tony proposed to his wife, how love can give you superhuman strength, and the work of staying in love as you both change and grow. This is a very sweet one! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates . Joel K...
Jun 23, 2025•21 min•Ep. 140
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Gottmik, Katherine Blanford, and Courtney Michelle to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gottmik finds himself in a Bad Dates trifecta: a liar, way too many cats, and The Substance bathroom, Katherine’s date teaches her a few lessons then hits her up for a referral, and Courtney must endure frogs, forks, and fingering. 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...
Jun 16, 2025•39 min•Ep. 138
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Gareth Reynolds, Yamaneika Saunders, and Sean O’Connor to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gareth is a kept man so he keeps his mouth shut about the raw duck, Yamaneika’s date absolutely insists that she look at every single snake on that plane, and here's just a partial list of elements from Sean’s story: Tyra Banks, 5-6 vodka sodas, and a whale puppet. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our numb...
Jun 09, 2025•53 min•Ep. 137
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Nicole Aimée Schreiber, Mike Lawrence, and Nore Davis to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nicole really likes Matzo balls and luckily her date doesn’t mind them either, Mike is bi-curious but in the end it’s just “bye,” and Nore gets introduced to red wine but in the morning lets something slip. 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 ,...
Jun 02, 2025•41 min•Ep. 136
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with one of his favorites, the hilarious Greta Titleman, to talk about how you know the one’s the one, how you know this one’s not the one, the 80s romcoms and stand-up sex scenes that have warped her romantic perspective, and what’s making her believe in love this week (spoiler alert: the answer is VERY close to home). 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....
May 29, 2025•19 min•Ep. 135
Happy Memorial Day! Please enjoy this re-release of Joel's first episode as host. On this episode, Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Amy Miller, Guy Branum, and Kyle Ayers to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Amy would rather not belong to a club that now has her as a member, Guy simply demands Stacey Dash or better, and Kyle fakes a not-allergy in order to remain on a date he isn’t enjoying, which is maybe a first for us. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our numbe...
May 26, 2025•39 min•Ep. 134
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Pete Lee, Lili Michelle, and Rachel Scanlon to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Pete gives us the epic tale of the threesome that never was, Lili tells a comically large story from her Year Of Yes, and Rachel is either on a date or a Make-A-Wish, it’s hard to say. 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...
May 19, 2025•52 min•Ep. 133
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Tom Thakkar, Charlotte Dobre, and Sam Lantz to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Tom’s date is sorry not sorry but she should maybe explore just being plain sorry, Charlotte lives a reverse “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” and Sam’s daddy is a hoarder of everything, including his exes. 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 a...
May 12, 2025•32 min•Ep. 132
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster talks to the hilarious Zach Zimmerman about growing up in and escaping the church, and the reality show moment that’s making him believe in love, but really he is here to tell us not about a bad date, but about the viral fallout from a date that never even happened! And actually, the joke’s on you, because Zach’s mom DID buy him those shoes. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddat...
May 08, 2025•19 min•Ep. 131
