Episodes
This week on BBD podcast, Ron Dour is on! (instagram). Ron is comedian and show runner based out of Vancouver! We have a chat about dating, losing his virginity, and go over preferences in partners. We even use the Male delusion calculator as a fun exercise - spoilers, we're not that delusional! Check out the episode for a fun time, and you can see his show schedules on his ig! Be sure to rate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Send us a dating question or comment on...
Published 10/18/23
This week on BBD podcast, Pearl - a Vancouver based nutritionist, holistic health and mindset coach (⁠Instagram⁠). She is awesome and has great goals for Vancouver party scene. We chat about navigating dating within friend groups, alcohol-free living, cold showers, and more! Be sure to rate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Send us a dating question or comment on our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠New Episodes every Tuesday at 9pm PST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Published 10/11/23
This week on BBD podcast, Jackie Joy aka "The Brazilian" joins for an awesome episode. Jacking is Brazilian standup comedian and professional marketer based out of Vancouver! We have an awesome chat about the difference in dating in Canada vs Brazil vs US (mostly being how aggressive men are on the streets - in a good way apparently), the first few boyfriends that won her over despite her not being into them, and her getting very romantic in a relationship (I'd call it low key obsessive...
Published 10/04/23
This week on BBD podcast, Axel - a Vancouver based musician and calisthenics trainer (Instagram). Axel talks about being in a poly relationship, his views on modern dating, and what he's looking for in a partner. We discuss the importance of humor in a relationship and how ego prevents people from trying polyamory. Check out the episode and come by his show! Be sure to rate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Send us a dating question or comment on our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
Published 09/27/23
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Savannah (instagram) - a Vancouver based Triple Threat! Savannah talks about moving to Vancouver to pursue the dream of making it in dance just before Covid, losing direction during the pandemic, losing the passion for dance post Covid, pivoting to acting/singing, and regaining momentum. We discuss reasons for keeping busy, creatives hurdles, and dating stories. Be sure to rate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Send us a dating...
Published 09/20/23
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Fiona (instagram) - a Vancouver based DJ, dancer, photographer, (holy sh*t right? not even the end of it!) visual designer, and content producer (website)! Fiona and I chat about dating in different cities/countries, trying to monetize hobbies, and of course race-based fetishes. Fiona is quite similar to me in that we both like to keep busy and it seems that our reasons are quite aligned. We also talk about dating within hobby-environments, how I'm not a...
Published 09/13/23
This week on BBD podcast, my good friend Yra (⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠). Yra already popped on BBD before for an awesome episode and she's back again! She is a podcaster too (link), and has great insight on personal growth, relationships, and being an adult. We talk about her latest date and of course make a lot of sexual jokes at each other's expanse. Check out this fun episode! Also, any yerba mate company out there? Please sponsor me lol Be sure to rate ⁠⁠⁠⁠Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple...
Published 09/06/23
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Lukas Purm (⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠). He is a Vancouver based comedian, comedy show runner at The Improv Centre, and creative producer among other things! Lukas and I talk about our dating experiences in the city, who should be paying on the first date (it depends), and the time someone propositioned sex to me on Facebook Marketplace. We also discuss expectations, getting ghosted, and finding the right person. Lukas goes over the importance of quality time,...
Published 08/30/23
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Jay Hunter (⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠). He is a really cool dude and hilarious comic I met at JFL in Montreal. We talk about the differences in our approaches to life, dating, and comedy; and what influences us to make the right choices (for us). Jay talks about his time in the military and how an independent movie pushed him to think for himself. We also talk about being misunderstood sometimes, hating small talk, and what's important in dating. I also blow Jay...
Published 08/23/23
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Milton Ng (⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠). He is a Vancouver based Youtuber, comedian, and actor/director. Milton is also one of the first people I met starting out comedy in Vancouver! On this episode, we talk about his marriage - from meeting, through dating, getting coerced into getting engaged, wedding, and to the "happily ever after". Milton shares a fresh perspective on finding your person and ,through trials and life events, growing together. We also talk...
Published 08/16/23
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Paul Hickey (⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠). He is a Vancouver based comedian, musician and generally chill dude. Paul talks about his preference for keeping things open but with labels, how drinking impacts dating, and quirky dating spots in Vancouver. We also discuss whether people need vices, how I only matched with girls that vape, and the need for clear communication in a relationship of any kind. We recorded in a classic East Vancouver house so there are a few...
Published 08/09/23
This week on BBD podcast, it's Tyler Boissonnault! Ty is a Vancouver based comic, and co-host of the Show me Yours podcast. You can find him here. We talk about dating in Vancouver, seeing hot people that aren't the best matches, Elon vs Zuckerberg (we accidently activated Alexa?), overcoming addiction & getting into psychedelics. My favorite about the episode was when Ty tells me about the "relationship chat" he has with the people he wants to date more seriously. Tune in for a fun...
Published 08/02/23
This week on BBD podcast, my friend Sophie joins in. Sophie and I met playing video games online and she came up from the US to try and see the Aurora lights (we failed at that). We talk about love languages, dating gamers, and past relationships; or mostly how one was basically ended by a dog. We also discuss what is a normal time frame for one to start dating after a break up. Sophie is slightly addicted to attention and likes to keep a "roster" of people that will provide her with it....
Published 07/26/23
This week on BBD podcast, is a friend of a past guest - Ira. She's great and unlike some of the last guests is actively dating! Ira spills the tea about going on dates with two comic I know and how she ended up seeing one over the other. We talk about her last relationship that she moved to Vancouver for and how it ended over a disagreement about having kids. Ira is one of the first guests to actually enjoy the Vancouver dating scene. The secret? She isn't looking for anything serious! Be...
Published 07/20/23
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is the proverbial Punk, Hunk, and Weirdoooooo Herooooo - RRRRRavenous RRRRRandy-eeeeeee Myers (Randy Myers, sorry I just always wanted to do this!). Randy is awesome, he is a professional wrestler, comedian, and a sweetheart! Here's the Instagram for reference. We had a blast talking about being old-fashioned, love bombing your love interests, and living with anxiety/ADHD/OCD. Randy tells me about a person he's been periodically involved with since high...
Published 07/12/23
This week on BBD podcast, Peru Morena joins for an episode. She is Vancouver based content creator for TikTok, OnlyFans, and Instagram. She talks about getting her first boob job, winning a modeling reality show/competition in the Philippines called The Fiercest of Them All, and the flak she had to put up with from some people online. We also go over dating; mostly about what it's like for someone with an OnlyFans following to find a partner and dating 20 year olds. We go over content types,...
Published 07/05/23
Please be advised that this episode touches on sensitive topics, including instances of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know may be triggered by discussions of sexual assault, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being and consider skipping this episode or having a support system in place. Remember, your mental and emotional health come first. This week on BBD podcast, Hala is back with an update! If you missed the first episode, we met in Vancouver...
Published 06/28/23
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Cory Lupovici (⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠). Cory is a Vancouver based comedian, writer and generally fun guy. We talk about his online dating "strategy", decision making process of staying in relationships, and relationship progression. Cory and I also discuss how his relationship has been propelled forward by the lockdowns in Vancouver, meeting the parents, and his anxiety around phone calls and texting. Be sure to rate ⁠⁠Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple...
Published 06/21/23
This week on BBD podcast, the bimbo jester herself - Elim (⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠). Elim is a jiu-jitsu practitioner, combat sport content creator, and comedian. Her socials are filled with hilarious skits that foster an audience of mostly cool people and sometimes slightly not so cool. On this episode, we discuss the weird requests she gets in her DMs, how social media "fame" hasn't really affected her day to day, and her future plans for it. Elim and I also touch on the role of combat sports in...
Published 06/14/23
This week on BBD podcast, we have no guests. I know, wild! I talk about why there is no guest, the future for the pod and making friends in Vancouver. I touch base on dating spots in the city, ideas for dates in Vancouver, and my overview of dating here. Lastly talk about "overprotective" partners and how it's so common online. Be sure to rate ⁠⁠Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠. Send us a dating question or comment on our⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠New Episodes every Tuesday at 9pm...
Published 06/07/23
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is one of my Exes. If you've been paying attention to the genesis story of the podcast and travels that happen before that, then you're pretty aware of who this is. We talked about our relationship, the highs, the lows, the twists and the turns. It was awesome to be able to do this - plus it resulted in some cool moments and sweet laughs. Check it out :) Be sure to rate ⁠Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts⁠. Send us a dating question or comment on...
Published 05/31/23
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is of the coolest people I know - Devon Kenzo (⁠instagram⁠) - a Vancouver based actor, fire spinner, and acting coach. Devon and I talk relationships, finding out his ex slept with a friend, and meeting his life partner. He shares the some of the experiences that have solidified his relationship with his family and his partner. We also accidentally macrodose and microdose. Oops. Be sure to rate ⁠Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts⁠. Send us a...
Published 05/24/23
This week on BBD podcast, a very funny Vancouver based comic and writer Jake Spencer (⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠) joins us for a chat! We talk cat/dog people, peperoni nipples, achieving mastery and how dating is sort of like stand up in some ways. Please tune in for this sweet gem of an episode :) Be sure to rate ⁠⁠Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠. Send us a dating question or pod comment on our⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. And if you think you'd be a cool guest reach out too! ⁠⁠New Episodes every...
Published 05/17/23
This week on BBD podcast, we FINALLY got Robert Peng to come by (website & instagram)! Robert is a hilarious Vancouver based comedian from China. We dive right into discussing his religious background and how he is still a virgin. Although he does want to lose it (the v), he doesn't want it to be a casual/one night stand scenario. Robert is looking for a gf! We work on his elevator pitch for when women approach him after comedy shows, discuss some hang ups, and run a few hypotheticals to...
Published 05/10/23