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...

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...

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! 

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Chris Redd, Robby Hoffman, and Langston Kerman to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Chris learns the hard way that he is too broke to leave the house, Robby has a wake-up call for bad daters everywhere, and Langston’s date seeks public relief while he’s dressed as a youth pastor. 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],...

Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels. From Wondery, this is a story about what happens when the line blurs between fiction and reality.  Listen to Happily Never After: Dan & Nancy on the Wondery App or...

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...

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 [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it. Marie...

When Frank Farian first laid eyes on Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, he saw everything he wasn’t. They were handsome, young, and Black. But Frank had something they didn’t. He had power. So, Frank offered them a devil’s bargain. Almost overnight, Milli Vanilli’s debut album went five times platinum and scored a Grammy nomination. But when the lie at the center of their success started to unravel, Rob and Fab would discover the hard way the difference between star power and real power.  From...

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 [email protected], we can’t wait...

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 [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all...

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 [email protected], we can’t wait to hear all about it. Marie...

In the climate-ravaged year of 2072, Pura stands as a miraculous green haven, a geoengineered paradise that protects lucky residents from the global catastrophes of heat domes, fires, floods, and droughts. Demetria Lopez is Pura's PR fixer, tirelessly promoting the city's idyllic image. But when she stumbles upon a dark secret that underpins Pura's existence, she must decide who and what she is willing to protect. From Wondery, the makers of Academy and Dr. Death, The Last City stars Jeannie...

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 [email protected], we can’t wait to hear...

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...

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...

Pretty Sure I Can Fly is a humorous exploration of things that had never been done, until someone did them. It’s a series of weekly conversations about what it takes to break through the barrier of “impossible” and set new standards for human limitation. Pretty Sure I Can Fly is like going to history class, except your teachers are actor, stuntman, and outlaw radio DJ Johnny Knoxville and long-time This American Life contributor Elna Baker. And each week they bring a new guest to tell you all...