Is your partner's relationship with their ex a bit too close for comfort? Brian explores how much is too much, what's appropriate and what's a problem, the importance of conversation, keeping social media to a minimum, and why focusing on the present gives hope to a future!
Are you not where you thought you would be in life...and in love? Brian is joined by "Smoke, Drink, F*#k" author Christine Dodd to talk about dating after your 30s, changing a mindset, taking big risks, letting it all go, and why the key to finding happiness can be found in a most unusual location!
The Debate Team opens up a fresh batch of Listener Letters from the ladies! Second-thought breakups, frightening relatives, lustful best friends, silent partnerships, sports-averse crushes, and much, much more. Everything you need to get ready for a harsh holiday season!
Are there better days ahead? Is this actually the best time to find The One? Brian breaks down the state of dating nation - where we are going, what matters most, the noise to ignore, who to target, and the right way to make the right moves, right now. Plus, a whole batch of fun facts!
How far would you go to find the right one? Brian lays out a path to set and achieve your goals for love and life - how to get started, what we are missing, the steps we are overlooking; then brings in a long-time listener who has taken a big leap of faith and a most unusual route to find what he has always wanted!
Don't you think the boys could use a bit of improvement? Filmmaker and Scream Queen Sadie Katz pops in for a rollicking round of Listener Letters - focusing on some fellas who really need to do a bit better! We take on over-complainers, silent stalkers, unsupportive boyfriends, awkward encounters, and much, much more. Plus, Sadie reveals the worst guy...ever?
Been a while since you waded into the murky waters of online dating? Brian heads to Dallas and dives into a lively round of Tinder Roulette with dating app aficionado Megan David. What to look out for, dead giveaways, red flags, hopeful prospects, strange profiles, sweet possibilities, and everything you need to know to avoid the arrogant Appholes!
Do the best things come to those who wait? Brian breaks down the paradox of patience - why it's so difficult, what it really means, how to harness it, the possibilities it leads to, and the magic formula to finding the right moment to realize exactly what you need!
Do some exes matter more than the rest? Brian breaks down the 11 significant exes that make up a dating history - the good ones, the problem ones, the transformative ones, and the ones that got away! Plus, why are we still so obsessed with Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston?
Is the one ingredient you really need something you already have? Brian breaks down the thing that's stopping us, why it matters, where to find it, how to recognize it, and the way it can change everything right now! Plus, do we overlook the red flags in Andy Dufresne?
Still seeking satisfaction from your ex? Think again! The Debate Team unveils a fresh batch of "Exes & Uh-Oh's!" full of listener regrets, vengeful emotions, strange strategies, needless grudges, and possible second chances! Plus...have we learned anything from the lockdown?
Is the most important question the one that never gets asked? The Debate Team takes a look at the root of all relationships, and revisits a classic GLD episode to helps you reboot your love mojo, re-imagine your relationship future, and reinvigorate your dating road ahead!
Brian sits down with influencer and founder of The Social Vine, Stephanie Llewellyn, to dig into why we self-sabotage, what we need from our friends, being our own worst enemies, living with choices, overcoming tough odds, the upside of normalcy, maintaining emotional balance, and how we can just do better!
"The Bachelor" winner and "The Bachelorette" star Jen Schefft Waterman joins Brian in her Ohio hometown to relive reality star memories, being thrust into the spotlight, the magic of Chicago, how TV has evolved, finding new beginnings, dealing with kids' questions, life in suburbia, getting recognized unexpectedly, and what might happen at a Bachelor reunion!
It's the ladies' turn to face the music! Brian reveals the 10 traits that will have him pointing her towards the relationship off-ramp. All the red flags, non-starters, warning signs, and horrible habits that signal "see ya later!"
A tradition unlike any other! Brian reveals and runs down the GLD's Top 10 Places To Find Love For 2020 - all of America's best cities to recharge, start again, make new connections, give a second look, find your mojo, and discover the dating pool of your dreams!
Having trouble navigating the single parent landscape? "Charisma Quotient" host Kim Seltzer returns to The Debate Team to dish on mama drama, daddy issues, cranky kids, difficult daughters, horndog sons, troubled tweens, and a whole lot more. Everything you need to know to navigate the deep end of the dating pool!
Are there things that immediately tell you he's got to go? Brian reveals the 10 traits that are total no-go's - the really bad habits, the really wrong moves, the really poor choices, and the really strange decisions. Plus, why you need to take a break from your Donald Trump obsession!
The Debate Team heads to Las Vegas and rewards you with a jackpot of Listener Letters! Angry roommates, overeating partners, unattractive antibodies, unhealthy hoarders, delicate balances, and much, much more. Plus, we take on the most outrageous relationship problem ever, and...will the sin ever come back to Sin City?
Have we all become...gossip columnists? Gossip great Ben Widdicombe stops by to talk about his brand new best-seller "Gatecrasher: How I Helped The Rich Become Famous And Ruin The World" and dish about Paris, Lindsay, Britney, KimK, Trump, Weinstein, Epstein, and many, many more. Plus, how reality tv has changed behavior, the secret social media effect on society, and the best way to get a juicy piece of information!
After 6 seasons, do the fundamental tenets of the GLD still hold up? The Debate Team does a self-assessment on its most popular messages, core beliefs, controversial theories, original philosophies, and groundbreaking ideas to see which ones still ring true, which have evolved to a new phase, and which may no longer matter!
Do opposites really attract? Should they? Can they? Brian takes a deep dive on the science of sameness, how to bridge differences, the qualities that matter, what needs to be in alignment, and how far apart we really are. Plus, The Debate Team reflects on its own record on diversity, and what needs to be done better!
Are you a relationship buyer...or seller? "Spouse Hunting" author Brian Belefant joins The Debate Team to talk about the similarities between great real estate and winning partnerships, how to spot an under-appreciate asset, which foundations are secretly shaky, how to make the most of your search, and the most important rules to follow as you look for love!
Is there any part of the current dating landscape that is actually...hopeful? Brian gives his annual State of The Date address, and breaks down current events, romance and race, political phonies, dishonest agendas, the loss of nuance, finding importance, missing connections, regaining balance, and the two things everyone needs to do moving forward! Plus, can the answer be found in...nachos?
Isn't it time we all got along? The Debate Team breaks down a big batch of listener submissions on the one thing they miss most about their ex. All the positive traits, thoughts, quirks, moments, and memories that will make you think, hey, they really weren't so bad after all! Plus, Brian sorta...sings?
Have you ever been in a really great relationship that suddenly just...ends? Brian takes you into the world of breakups - the real source of heartbreak, how to process the pain, the questions you need to ask, what you're missing the most, and the ultimate answer that moves you forward in life and love!
Have you ever wanted to blame anyone and anything for...everything? Brian dishes out a healthy dose of how to blame! What went wrong, why it's their fault, excuses to lash out, reasons upon reflection, turning your bad into the greater good, and everything else you need to take back and take over the ultimate outcome!
Does dating bring out the animal in you? The Debate Team is joined by life coach, author, and renowned dog advocate Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas to shed light on the value of self-criticism, the importance of unconditional love, the proper place for pets in a relationship, making changes that matter, battling loneliness, sharing your bed, and why all things come back to Bravo TV!
Guys, she might like you, but does she like you in THAT way? Brian sheds some light on the 10 things that will have her seeing you in a new light - everything you need to learn, say, think, feel, and master so you can have the confidence and skills to get to that place you know you really want to go. The episode that will help you make the magic happen!
Not quite sure what you even want out of a relationship? Brian has the answer, and he is sharing it on this special episode - what makes a relationship work, the things couples forget, what needs improving, the secret to happiness, what you both deserve, the elements to build upon, and what is truly important in the love of a lifetime!
