Bad Dates

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Asif Ali, Lea’h Sampson, and Zach Zucker to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Asif’s date seemed so promising over the phone but she needs to get her head out of the memes, Lea’h thinks she’s all set but her date’s Price Is Right car is only the first of many problems, and Zach is not clowning around when he describes yet another thing that the British have ruined. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Asif Ali: @alicomedy on Insta for tour dates, Deli Boys streaming on Hulu now Lea’h Sampson: @officialleahsampson on Insta, new standup special coming soon Zach Zucker: Stamptown tour dates, Jack Tucker Comedy Standup Hour

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Nico Carney, Johnny Pemberton, and the legendary Marsha Warfield to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nico explains why he always looks both ways when leaving his apartment, Johnny’s date-in-law would like him to step into her spiritual office, and Marsha introduces us to Uh…Willie and Uh…Charles. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Nico Carney: @nicocarney on Insta for tickets and tour dates Johnny Pemberton: Fallout S1, new movie Mermaid coming soon Marsha Warfield: MarshaWarfield.com, Midnight In The Marshaverse podcast

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Dylan Carlino, Pat Regan, and Roz Hernandez to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Dylan can’t make a connection and his date can’t make a breakup fort, Pat is on a date with a Goofy pilot who has seemingly never been hugged, and Roz’ date gets a call to action that doesn’t take a season of Serial to unravel. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Dylan Carlino: @dylanpcarlino in Insta, Some Of This Is Bad podcast Pat Regan: @patreegs on Insta, Seek Treatment podcast Roz Hernandez: @rozhernandez on Insta, Ghosted! podcast

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Nikki Boyer, Sasha Colby, and Brittani Ard to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nikki is seeing double even before the drinks start flowing, Sasha does like an audience but this one is a little too stuffed, and Brittani delivers three highlights (lowlights?) from her 2024, very good Brit, very good. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Nikki Boyer: @nikkiboyer on all socials, new show Dying For Sex coming to Hulu this April Sasha Colby: @sashacolby on all socials, tour dates on SashaColby.net Brittani Ard: @brittani.ard on all socials, BrittaniArd.com, You Probably Think This Story’s About You podcast

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Emmy-winning writer/sports personality AND PHILOSOPHER Katie Nolan to talk about how she met her partner and whether or not they’re Valentine’s Day people, the love-affirming message she took away from The Matrix, and how sports and Real Housewives aren't so far apart, really. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Katie Nolan: @natiekolan on Insta, @katienolan everywhere else, Casuals podcast

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

On Joel’s first live episode of Bad Dates, he welcomes the stellar panel of comedians Dave Mizzoni, Spike Einbinder, and San Francisco legend Peaches Christ to the stage at Cobb's Comedy Club to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Dave is either really really bad or really really good at Grindr, it's not for us to say, Spike finds out his hookup has a ceiling, and Peaches gets to pull the kind of reveal you can only dream of. Plus, we hear dating calamities from two of our fabulous audience members. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Dave Mizzoni: @davemizzoni on all socials, check out the live show Why Are You Single? starring our friend Marie Faustin! Spike Einbinder: @_sp.i.ke_ on Insta, live show Jeopargay!, A24’s Problemista Peaches Christ: @thepeacheschrist on Insta, peacheschrist.com, Midnight Mass podcast

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Echo Kellum, Chloe Troast, and Molly Kearney to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Echo earns a Bad Dates Purple Heart when he wasn’t even on a date to begin with, Chloe’s story proves the truism “if they look weird, they are weird,” and Molly meets her date at a local watering hole for serial killers. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Echo Kellum: @echokells Chloe Troast: @chloe_troast Molly Kearney: @meatbrickmolly

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actor/writer/comedian/podcaster Julie Klausner to talk about a few of the pop culture moments that make her believe in love, from sharing corner office success with your best friend to falling in love again even though your mind’s been wiped. Big takeaways from this episode: check in with a friend this week, and watch more early Shirley MacLaine movies. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Julie Klausner: How Was Your Week? the podcast returns! Also check out Double Threat with Julie Klausner and Tom Scharpling

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Zach Zimmerman and Stef Dag to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Zach sets sail for a voyage of sexual discovery but he simply doesn’t have the language, and Stef starts having immediate arguments with this Brooklyn Nosferatu. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Zach Zimmerman: @zzdoublezz on socials, check website for tour dates, new standup special Surprise Me coming soon Stef Dag: @stefdagz on Insta, tour dates and tickets at the link in bio

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Shapel Lacey, Natasha Vaynblat, and Michael Rowland to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Shapel is an international champion, but his dismount could use some work, Natasha is trying to live that Felicity life, but the skinless mummies are something of a red flag, and Michael’s tale of unqualified fumbling in an Italian hostel will leave you saying “WHAT DID YOU DOOOOO?!” If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Shapel Lacey: @shapellacey on everything Natasha Vaynblat: @natashavaynblat on everything, new live show Childless Freak Michael Rowland: @michaelrowlando_0 on everything, third season of Animal Control showing now

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Arturo Castro to chat about his new podcast Greatest Escapes, the depiction of mentor/mentee love that inspired him to become an actor, and how intense situations can show you whole new sides to love about your partner. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Arturo Castro: New podcast Greatest Escapes

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Urzila Carlson, Matt Mathews, and Mo Welch to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Urzila’s date has been doing her own research but god knows from what book, Matt finds out his dream man is an actual nightmare, and Mo loses her virginity to a clown at the circus. No, really. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it!  
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Urzila Carlson: Tickets and info at UrzilaCarlson.com, Kinda Pregnant on Netflix from Feb 5 Matt Matthews: @matt_matthews on all socials, headlining tour Boujee On A Budget Mo Welch: New stand-up docu-special Dad Jokes, The Office reboot coming soon

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Alaska Thunderfuck, Liza Treyger, and Joe Dombrowski to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Alaska went so far as to print MapQuest directions but her date had to go and invent ghosting, Liza’s date makes the trek to her apartment by longboard but got the wrong idea about negging, and Joe’s story takes place in a haunted house with a mannequin picnic, it is not okay. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Tickets for our live show 1/25/25 at SF Sketchfest HERE: https://sched.co/1rbPt Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Alaska Thunderfuck: Tickets for Drag: The Musical HERE Liza Treyger: Netflix special Night Owl available January 28th Joe Dombrowski: Tour schedule and tickets at TheJoeDombrowski.com, new special Joe Dombrowski: I Am Cursive coming in April

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Cyrus Veyssi, Talia Lichtstein, and Debra DiGiovanni to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Cyrus starts the night by quietly slipping an oyster into a lady’s handbag, Talia engages in some very risky behavior, but hey, her date lives on Waverly Place, just like those wizards, and Debra presents us with a veritable buffet table of bad dates, hookups, kinks, and takeaways. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Tickets for our live show 1/25/25 at SF Sketchfest HERE: https://sched.co/1rbPt Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Cyrus Veyssi: @cyrusveyssi on social media  Talia Lichtstein: @talialichtstein on social media  Debra DiGiovanni: @debradg on social media for live dates

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes his old friend and LEGENDARY drag queen Shea Couleé to talk about their upcoming one-night-only performance of Little Shop Of Horrors, where they will reprise their roles from a 2006 high school production they did together! They also talk about Shea’s favorite love story from the movies, finding the person you love over and over again, and how community can really heal you. Tickets to Little Shop Of Horrors at Catch One in Los Angeles, 01/17/25 available HERE. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it!  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Tickets for our live show 1/25/25 at SF Sketchfest HERE: https://sched.co/1rbPt Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Shea Couleé: @sheacoulee on Insta, stream their album 8, new Marvel series Ironheart coming out June 24, 2025

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes drag queen & recording artist Yvie Oddly, and comedians Meredith Casey and Danny Jacobs to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Yvie tries to maintain her date’s human dignity, but it’ll make a great story for the grandkids, Meredith is prepared to do some of the work, but maybe not on the hood of her Subaru, and Danny’s girlfriend meets his father, but, once you’ve listened, you’ll understand exactly what a terrible idea that was. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 
  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Tickets for our live show 1/25/25 at SF Sketchfest HERE: https://sched.co/1rbPt 
  Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Yvie Oddly: @oddlyyvie on socials, @allaboutyvie on TikTok, new memoir All About Yvie Meredith Casey: @murderdeathcasey on Insta Danny Jacobs: @dannyajacobs on Insta, The Understudies at The Groundlings Theatre, How To Destroy Everything podcast

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jessi Cruickshank, Jena Friedman, and George Civeris to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jessi finally bags a full 10, but this comes with a creeping realization, Jena is dating someone with the keys to the city but it all goes wrong over Thanksgiving break, and George’s date somehow ended up at this party, and he is kissing EVERYONE. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 
  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Tickets for our live show 1/25/25 at SF Sketchfest HERE: https://sched.co/1rbPt 
  Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Jessi Cruickshank: @jessicruickshank on Insta, special MiniVan Money, podcast Phone A Friend with Jessi Cruickshank Jena Friedman: @jenafriedman on socials George Civeris: @georgeciveris on socials

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

A brief thank-you from Joel for coming along on the Bad Dates ride with us this year! If you've had a bad date, or if you need dating advice in general, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we'd love you to be part of the show in 2025! Happy Holidays!

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Sasheer Zamata, Nori Reed, and Dan St Germain to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sasheer has a legitimate meet cute, but on reflection she might have been the bad date, Nori learns just how dangerous it can be to come between a squirrel and their brunette, and Dan was possibly too broke to attempt bondage. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Tickets for our live show 1/25/25 at SF Sketchfest HERE: https://sched.co/1rbPt Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Sasheer Zamata: @thesheertruth on socials, Best Friends podcast with Nicole Byer  Nori Reed: @norireed on socials Dan St Germain: @danstgermain on Insta, Dance Fatty Dance special on YouTube, Burbs Bros podcast with Sean Donnelly

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Ali Kolbert, Brooks Wheelan, and Jared Goldstein to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ali is well aware that this is unhinged behavior, but she just had to be sure, Brooks can overlook the scabies, but can the scabies overlook Brooks, and Jared is at the wrong party looking for the wrong kind of good time. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Ali Kolbert: @alikolbert on socials, AliKolbert.com for tour dates Brooks Wheelan: New special Alive In Alaska on YouTube Jared Goldstein: @heyjaredhey on socials, Sorry, What? podcast

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes back comedian and LEGENDARY podcaster Matt Rogers to talk about therapy revelations, the most loving couple on that desert island, and the delicate act of staying friends with an ex. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Matt Rogers: @MattRogersTho on Insta, new series No Good Deed on Netflix, Las Culturistas podcast, MattRogersOfficial.com for tour dates

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Michelle Collins, Dylan Adler, and Shane Torres to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Michelle goes Dutch with two types of German, Dylan lets loose in the backyard (not a euphemism), and Shane explains how sometimes you don’t know your worth until someone eats their own blood at you. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it!  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Tickets for our live show 1/25/25 at SF Sketchfest HERE: https://sched.co/1rbPt Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Michelle Collins: Patreon.com/michcoll Dylan Adler: @dylanadler_ on Insta, @DylanAdler6 on Twitter, @dylanadler7 on TikTok Shane Torres: @ShaneTorres on social media, stand-up special The Blue-Eyed Mexican on YouTube

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actors/comedians Matt Rogers, Katy Fullan, and Tomás Matos to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Matt’s date doesn’t have his head in the game, even before the guitar comes out, Katy takes edging to an extreme at the Manson ranch, and Tomás doesn’t really need a spot, but you should probably heed his instructions. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it!  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Tickets for our live show 1/25/25 at SF Sketchfest HERE: https://sched.co/1rbPt Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Matt Rogers: @MattRogersTho on Insta, new series No Good Deed on Netflix, Las Culturistas podcast, MattRogersOfficial.com for tour dates Katy Fullan: @Katy_Fullan on Insta, Let’s Start A Cult movie Tomás Matos: @Tomatos_, TomasMatosOfficial.com

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes performer/composer and drag queen legend Sapphira Cristál to talk about the backstage at Drag Race, which shoe store employee is part of her couple goals, and how staying in love is a choice. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Sapphira Cristál: @sapphiracristal on social media, new single “Keep It Cute (feat Ocean Kelly),” new album coming in 2025

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Casey Wilson and Murray Hill and performer/composer Sapphira Cristál to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Casey’s magic man goes up in smoke after a nightcap solution, Sapphira conducts a guided tour of Pound Town in the name of revenge, and Murray provides a trilogy of tragic tales with a twist ending.  If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it!  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Tickets for our live show 1/25/25 at SF Sketchfest HERE: https://sched.co/1rbPt Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Casey Wilson: @caseyrosewilson on Insta, Bitch Sesh podcast on Garbage World or wherever you get your podcasts Sapphira Cristál: @sapphiracristal on social media, new single “Keep It Cute (feat Ocean Kelly),” new album coming in 2025 Murray Hill: @murrayhill on Insta, Somebody Somewhere on Max

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Amy Silverberg, Rachel Coster, and writer/director Jordan Weiss to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Amy’s space cadet sends her an unbelievably sinister memento, Rachel has a chaotic evening she calls “kind of awesome, but not totally ideal,” and Jordan loses some time but finds herself sky high. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Amy Silverberg: @amysilverberg on social media, @amysilverbergrules on TikTok, AmySilverberg.com, new novel First Time, Long Time Rachel Coster: @rachelcoster on Insta, @RACH4_theSTARZ on TikTok and Twitter, check out Boy Room on TikTok Jordan Weiss: @jweissy on Insta, new movie Sweethearts on Max (with a role for our Joel Kim Booster!)

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

Before this description even begins, we need you to know that Olivia dispenses some very heavy spoilers for MILF Manor Season 2 at 4:37, so beware. And now that’s out of the way: Host Joel Kim Booster welcomes veteran Bad Daters and comedy duo Syd and Olivia for an illuminating Speed Date, where they tell him which reality show moments keep them believing in romance, just how important the YouTube song about crack tasting like ribs is to Olivia, and Syd delivers a sonnet about her terrier’s after care. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Syd Heller: @sydheller on socials, @SydAndOlivia, Syd And Olivia Talk Sh*t podcast Olivia DeLaurentis: @ocdelaurentis on Insta, @SydAndOlivia, @SydAndOlivia on YouTube

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Heather McMahan and Brandon Kyle Goodman and actress Melissa Barrera to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Heather relates an explosive backstory in which she’s left hanging at Cirque du Soleil, then tells us about the intervention that brought her hobby to a grinding halt, Brandon has to contend with a hoarder, emphasis on that first syllable, and Melissa meets Hugh Jackman at the stage door, but that’s unfortunately not who she’s kissing goodnight.  If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Heather McMahan: @heatherkmcmahan on social media, tour dates at HeatherOnTour.com Brandon Kyle Goodman: @brandonkylegoodman on social media, BrandonKyleGoodman.com, Tell Me Something Messy podcast Melissa Barrera: New movie Your Monster in theaters now

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes singer/songwriter Vincint and comedians Ali Macofsky and Syd Heller to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Vincint is going to need you to leave a card, because they simply will not be your victim, Ali seeks help with her prom date from a hot authority figure, and Syd is on a weekend getaway with a man who lacks some basic, but crucial, facts. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Vincint: @vincint on socials, check the Linktree for new music Ali Macofsky: @notalimac on socials, tickets and tour dates at AliMacofsky.com Syd Heller: @sydheller on socials, @SydAndOlivia, Syd And Olivia Talk Sh*t podcast

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

Welcome back to Speed Dates, a series of bonus episodes where host Joel Kim Booster digs in a little deeper with some of his favorite guests. This week, actor Zoe Chao explains which 70s horror film has her favorite depiction of real intimacy, and why the gift of a very tiny telephone is helping her believe in 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 [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 
  Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Zoe Chao: New movie Nightbitch out in December, new series Creature Commandos

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Daniel Webb, Zoe Chao, and Olivia DeLaurentis to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Daniel’s amuse-bouche is larger than expected, and his main course is tainted by a medieval bird, Zoe’s rendezvous comes with construction paper, a recorder, and a Ginger King, and Olivia’s date is that rare case of “oops, all villains!”  If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 
  Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Daniel Webb: @thedanielwebb on socials, tickets for tour with Margaret Cho at TheDanielWebb.com Zoe Chao: New movie Nightbitch out in December, new series Creature Commandos Olivia DeLaurentis: @ocdelaurentis on Insta, @SydAndOlivia on YouTube

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Anna Akana, Alex Moffat, and Justine Marino to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Anna sifts through Sasquatches but finds one’s been hunting her, Alex’s Olive Garden hookup goes awry when someone asks to speak to the manager, and Justine has to admit she’s not the one to have around in an emergency.  If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Anna Akana: @annaakana on socials, tour dates HERE Alex Moffat: @moffatpics on Insta, Bad Monkey on Apple TV+, Big Gay Jamboree Justine Marino: @justinemachine1 on Insta, Glitter & Garbage podcast

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jason Sklar, Nurse Blake, and Randy Sklar to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jason has a situation straight out of Frasier, but his date would know that reassuring pat anywhere, Nurse Blake talks about a youthful relationship mainly conducted in the big stall, and Randy did do the crime, so must now sit and do the time. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  The Sklar Brothers: SuperSklars.com, Dumb People Town Nurse Blake: Shocked Advised tour, check out NurseBlake.com for tickets

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actors/comedians Peppermint, Brendan Scannell, and Solomon Georgio to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Peppermint thinks she’s landed her husband in scrubs but cannot stop thinking about the mystery jug, Brendan’s date brings something up at the wrong time, and Solomon gets stood up time after time after time. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2  Peppermint: @peppermint247 on Insta, new music coming soon Brendan Scannell: @bscan on Insta Solomon Georgio: @solomongeorgio on all socials

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024

On a new 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 [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Sean Patton: Opening for David Cross this fall, tickets and info at MeSeanPatton.com, English Teacher on FX Chelsea Devantez: Glamorous Trash podcast, @chelseadevantez on Insta Scott Thompson: FUBAR on Netflix, new Mouth Congress album and new Buddy Cole show in the fall, find info, links, and tickets at NewScottlandland.com

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

How to Destroy Everything is the true story of Richard Jacobs – a narcissist who destroyed a childhood, a marriage, a family, and a community. He sued every sentient being on the face of the earth, got banned from restaurants, and inspired a support group composed solely of people he traumatized. He stole notary stamps, hacked emails, forged signatures… and won a U.S. Supreme Court case. He was also my dad. Each week, Danny and Darren will shift between past and present to explore the lasting impact of Richard Jacobs. New episodes available weekly on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes his Loot co-stars Ron 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 is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 
 Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Ron Funches: @ronfunch on Insta, @ronfunches on other social media, Loot Season 2 Michaela Jaé Rodriguez: @michaela.jae on TikTok, @mjrodriguez7 on other social media, Loot Season 2 Nat Faxon: @nat_faxon on Insta, @NatFaxon on other social media, Loot Season 2

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Caitlin Reilly, Jacquis Neal, and Tien Tran to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Caitlin’s hipster rom-com dissipates by the fourth location, Jacquis keeps his eyes on the road, and Tien processes her breakup by LARPing straight at the EDM tent. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Caitlin Reilly: @hicaitlinreilly on Insta, Dead Boy Detectives on Netflix, In The Know on Peacock Jacquis Neal: @jacquisneal on Insta Tien Tran: @hanktina on Insta, Mr Throwback on Peacock

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Poppy Liu, Lucas Zelnick, and Kiran Deol to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Poppy’s bad date is really more like a bad month, and the panel gives her some tough love, Lucas hits the bar with a human thought experiment, and Kiran tries a little vigilante justice. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Bad Dates video clips and more! Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Poppy Liu: @poppyrepublic on Insta, profile on Vivino Lucas Zelnick: @lucaszelnick on social media, lucaszelnick.com for tour dates Kiran Deol: @shitfromkiran on social media

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Justin Martindale, Mo Fry Pasic, and Scott Seiss to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Justin is perplexed by Lea Michele’s trench coat, Mo catalogs every reason not to date your reply guy, and Scott gets mistaken for somebody who gave the DJ an inappropriate tip. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Justin Martindale: @justinmartindale on Insta, Just Sayin’ podcast, Jeff Lewis Live on SiriusXM Mo Fry Pasic: @meauxpas on Insta, Worse Than You podcast Scott Seiss: @scottseiss on all social media, ScottSeiss.com for tour dates, The Customer Is Always Wrong book

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024

On a brand new season of Bad Dates, host 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 number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! 
 Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Amy Miller: @amymillercomedy on Insta, @amymiller on Twitter Guy Branum: @guybranum on all social media Kyle Ayers: @kyleayers on all social media

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2024

Get to know new host Joel Kim Booster as he answers your dating questions and gives out advice in his own inimitable style. Today, Joel replies to a letter from a listener who said thanks, but no thanks, for the mammaries. All-new episodes begin next week! If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it!

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2024

New host, more cringe dating stories! Joel Kim Booster is here to introduce himself as the new host of Bad Dates, and to invite you down memory lane as you hear his own unhinged dating story from earlier this year, when Joel was a panelist on guest host Marie Faustin’s first episode! All-new episodes coming shortly! On this re-release 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 [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it! Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Marie Faustin: @reeezy on social media, @whyare.yousingle on Insta for tickets Megan Gailey: @bettermegangailey on Insta, catch her on tour! Ian Karmel: T-Shirt Swim Club, All Fantasy Everything

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2024

Introducing the new host of Bad Dates, Joel Kim Booster! Each week, Joel's funniest friends will share their stories of where romance goes to die. New episodes coming shortly!

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2024

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Sam Morrison, Ali Siddiq, and Aminah Imani to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Even years afterwards, Sam is able to make a positive identification, Ali really wants to know what that third strike is, and Aminah is forced to blame it on the espresso martini. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it. Marie Faustin: @reeezy on social media, @whyare.yousingle on Insta for ticketsSam Morrison: @samuelhmorrison on social media, Sugar Daddy in LAAli Siddiq: @alisiddiq on social media, alisiddiq.comAminah Imani: aminahimani.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2024

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Julia Shiplett and Jay Jurden to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Julia needs some relationship fast food, but her date has a little too much dip on his chip, and Jay tells us about the time a debit card prevented him getting into heaven. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it. Marie Faustin: @reeezy on social media, @whyare.yousingle on Insta for ticketsJulia Shiplett: @juliashiplett on social mediaJay Jurden: @jayjurden on social mediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Matt Braunger, Chloe Radcliffe, and Devon Walker to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Matt catches somebody not moving to Denver and pays for the whole seafood tower, Chloe relates a series of bad decisions and unfortunate events, and Devon wants to see Us but doesn’t necessarily want to see her.  If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it. Marie Faustin: @reeezy on social media, @whyare.yousingle on Insta for ticketsMatt Braunger: MattBraunger.com for tickets, new special DougChloe Radcliffe: @chloebadcliffe on social media, solo show Cheat at UCB NY, and at Edinburgh Fringe, tickets hereDevon Walker: @internetdevon on social media for tickets See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Peyton Dix, Ilana Glazer, and Sabrina Brier to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. In a previous flop era, Peyton named it but failed to claim it, Ilana’s whirlwind romance blows away during the sequel, and Sabrina’s masterclass gets a fast pass. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it. Marie Faustin: @reeezy on social media, @whyare.yousingle on Insta for ticketsPeyton Dix: @peytondix on Insta, @homohoney0 on TikTok, Lemme Say This podcast with Hunter HarrisIlana Glazer: @ilana on social media, Babes movie in theaters nowSabrina Brier: @sabrinabrier on Insta, @sabrina.cinoman.brier on TikTok, pre-order new book That FriendSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2024

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Ian Lara, Kate Willett, and Nick Callas to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ian’s hookup gives him a painful squeeze and he alerts the council, Kate knows nobody goes to Burning Man with a Plan A but now she really needs a Plan B, and Nick’s date waits patiently while he’s scoffed at by a slippery Swede.  If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it. Marie Faustin: @reeezy on social media, @whyare.yousingle on Insta for ticketsIan Lara: @ianlaralive on social media, ianlaralive.com for tickets, stand-up special Romantic ComedyKate Willett: @kate.willett on social media, new stand-up special LoopholesNick Callas: @mrnickcallas on social media, new stand-up special Wolf Pup out June 27See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2024

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Sydnee Washington and Dave Mizzoni to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sydnee’s date is well-endowed, but seems to be running low on Mr Clean, Dave’s pizza nepo baby goes to pieces, and a listener has to split ASAP when she meets her date’s scurrying roommates. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it. Marie Faustin: @reeezy on social media, @whyare.yousingle on Insta for ticketsSydnee Washington: @justsydbw on Insta, Mess podcast with Marie FaustinDave Mizzoni: @davemizzoni on social media, @whyare.yousingle on Insta for ticketsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024