First Date with Lauren Compton

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Finding a decent person to date is hard work and comedian and viral content creator Lauren Compton is here to get to the bottom of it. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Weekly, Lauren invites celebrity guests on to have a first date with her and figures out how many red flags they have, if they’re dateable, AND if there will be a second date! Dating is a wild ride... strap in!

  • 49 minutes 47 seconds
    Lucas Zelnick: How To Get Back With Your Ex | First Date with Lauren Compton

    SPONSORS: - Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Comedian Lucas Zelnick sits down with Lauren Compton for a first date that’s equal parts hilarious and uncomfortably honest. From saying “I love you” too soon and touring with his girlfriend, to growing up Jewish and having guilty orgasms on mushrooms — nothing is off the table. Lucas opens up about relationships, faith, body count logic, and how to actually keep things happy when love gets real. Lauren brings the charm (and chaos), and somehow they end up talking about poop, God, and emotional maturity in the same breath. 💘 Subscribe for new First Dates every week with Lauren Compton — where comedians get flirty, funny, and way too real. 📲 *Follow Lucas Zelnick:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucaszelnick/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucaszelnick YouTube: @LucasZelnickComedy First Date Ep. 130 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:47 - Lucas's Love Life 00:07:47 - You Have To Be Agreeable On A First Date 00:10:12 - When Do You Say "I Love You." 00:12:44 - Believing God 00:15:05 - Getting Back With Her 00:16:10 - Touring With My Girlfriend 00:20:54 - Guilty Orgasms On Mushrooms 00:25:25 - Going To Private School/Stanford 00:29:30 - Growing Up Jewish 00:32:40 - Finding Out Lauren's Body Count 00:37:16 - Body Count Logic Is Broken 00:40:18 - How To Keep A Happy Relationship

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    16 December 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 26 seconds
    The Boy-Band Bachelor: Ashley Parker Angel | First Date with Lauren Compton

    SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date 🎙️ First Date with Lauren Compton — Featuring Ashley Parker Angel Lauren sits down with Ashley Parker Angel —O-Town icon and now the owner of a growing supplement company—for a funny, honest dive into his new business era and his dating life. Ashley talks about getting catfished, surviving boy-band life, and why he sometimes stays friends with an ex. He opens up about having a relationship documented by MTV, while Lauren shares her own story about a foreign ex-lover, leading them into what Ashley is actually looking for these days. They touch on horoscopes, Ashley’s firm “no hook-ups” rule, the reality of dealing with stalkers, and how supplements keep him grounded. And of course—Lauren asks: How romantic is Ashley, really? First Date Ep. 129 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:22 - Dealing With Being Catfished 00:07:06 - Boy Band Life 00:15:56 - Your Friends With Your Ex?? 00:20:40 - My Relationship Was Documented By MTV 00:24:04 - Lauren's Foreign Ex-Lover 00:27:37 - What Is Ash Looking For? 00:32:06 - Horoscope Readings 00:34:03 - No Hook Ups, Thank You 00:36:41 - Dealing With Stalkers 00:39:56 - Taking Supplements 00:45:55 - How Romantic Are You?

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    9 December 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 46 seconds
    I Refuse To Live With My Wife w/ Ian Edwards | First Date with Lauren Compton

    SPONSORS: - Go to https://RO.CO/FIRSTDATE for your free insurance check. Comedian Ian Edwards sits down with Lauren for a First Date full of chaos: people think he’s a UPS driver, he’s a quiet vegan, peppermint is apparently “Black pumpkin spice,” and he may or may not watch a certain website too much. They talk pet peeves, rotting ducks, fake calmness, and why Ian refuses to live with a partner… ever. 👉 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ianedwardscomic 👉 https://linktr.ee/ianedwardscomic First Date Ep. 128 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:54 - Ian's Mistaken Identity 00:05:45 - The One That Got Away 00:08:39 - Ian's Type Of "Monogamy" 00:09:35 - "You're a VEGAN??" 00:13:16 - The Black Man's Pumpkin Spice 00:18:02 - Ian's Addictions 00:21:08 - What Are You're Pet Peeves? 00:23:33 - Being Calm Is EXHAUSTING 00:25:32 - Lauren's Duck Conundrum 00:28:51 - Ian's Big Relationship Fear 00:32:54 - Ian's Plan To A Successful Marriage 00:38:20 - The 2 Year Scare

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    2 December 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 38 seconds
    I Gave Everyone Molly At My Wedding w/ Langston Kerman | First Date with Lauren Compton

    SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Langston Kerman to talk sneaky proposals, serial monogamy, wedding chaos, living with your partner, and how he knew his wife was “the one.” Lauren even realizes she’s being gaslit mid-episode. Funny, honest, and very First Date energy. *Follow Langston on Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/langstonkerman/ *Listen to his podcast:* https://www.youtube.com/@MyMommaToldMe First Date Ep. 127 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:35 - How I Tricked My Wife 00:08:12 - Sneaky Proposal Moment 00:11:42 - Serial Monogamy 00:16:09 - Becoming A Poet and Teacher 00:19:49 - How Did You Know She Was The One? 00:25:00 - Lauren Discovers She's being Gaslighted 00:30:59 - Living With Your Partner 00:37:17 - Molly At A Wedding?? 00:41:19 - Laurens Wedding Plan Nightmare

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    25 November 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 19 seconds
    “My Girlfriend Collects Haunted Dolls…” Getter Tells All | First Date with Lauren Compton

    SPONSORS: - Don’t miss out on early Black Friday deals. Head to https://Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday deals for up to 70% off. - Head to https://acorns.com/DATE or download the Acorns app to get started. Getter joins Lauren Compton for a wild First Date full of paranormal stories, relationship honesty, and genuine chaos. He opens up about life with his haunted-doll-collecting girlfriend, the proposal he’s already plotting, his shifting music obsessions, movie-lore deep dives, and why his mustache insists on growing in blonde. They get into what makes him a solid boyfriend, how he stays transparent in relationships, and the creative path that’s taken him from EDM notoriety to The Real Bros of Simi Valley and collaborations with artists like $UICIDEBOY$. Follow Getter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getter/ Check out his Linktree for music, socials, and tour dates: https://linktr.ee/getter First Date Ep. 126 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:32 - Denver's Gonna Be Sick 00:02:21 - Getter's Lady and Her Haunted Dolls 00:03:25 - Paranormal Experiences 00:07:39 - Is Getter a Good Boyfriend? 00:13:46 - Is Getter a Ladies Man? 00:17:19 - All Of Getter's Talents 00:21:17 - How Will You Propose? 00:27:06 - Getter's Abnormal Hair 00:30:00 - Getter's Music Taste 00:35:24 - Getter Drops Crazy Lore 00:38:52 - Relationship Advice

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    18 November 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 57 seconds
    I Was A SIDE-PIECE?! Deric Poston’s Wild Relationship Story | First Date with Lauren Compton

    SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date Comedian Deric Poston joins Lauren Compton for a hilarious and brutally honest First Date. Deric opens up about meeting the love of his life, what drives him crazy about marriage, and how he somehow ended up as a side-piece. Lauren shares her wild “big heist” story, her goth phase, and what she’d do if she suddenly had $300 million. From wedding advice and baby sleep training to getting “gay for the vows,” this episode dives into love, commitment, and all the madness in between. 👉 Follow Deric Poston https://twitter.com/dericposton https://www.instagram.com/dericposton/ 🎙️ Watch The Solid Show w/ Ehsan Ahmad — https://youtube.com/@TheSolidShow2024 First Date Ep. 125 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:47 - Meeting The Love Of My Life 00:05:22 - What I Don't Like About My Wife 00:13:28 - We Can't Go On Dates 00:17:02 - My Weed Routine 00:20:29 - Lauren's Big Heist 00:21:43 - Lauren Was Goth??? 00:23:21 - If I Had 300 Million... 00:25:24 - My Yachting Experience 00:27:55 - I Was A Side-Piece 00:31:39 - Popping The Big Question 00:35:33 - Deric's Advice For Lauren 00:38:45 - How To Extend Your Wedding 00:42:11 - Getting Gay For The Vows 00:44:07 - Love After Pregnancy 00:48:56 - Sleep Training For Babies

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    11 November 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 35 seconds
    Vinny G Reveals Jersey Shore Party Secrets | First Date with Lauren Compton

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    Vinny Guadagnino from Jersey Shore joins Lauren Compton on The First Date Podcast for one of the funniest and most honest interviews yet!
    They talk about dating after fame, saying “I love you,” red flags, wild clubbing days in Vegas, and why he’s single-ish but not in a rush to settle down. Vinny opens up about hosting strip clubs, finding normal girls, and what romance really means to him.


    🔥Expect laughs, nostalgia, and real talk from one of reality TV’s most iconic stars.

    🎙️Host: Lauren Compton
    😵‍💫Guest: Vinny Guadagnino (Jersey Shore, Double Shot at Love)
    👉Follow Vinny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinnyguadagnino


    Subscribe for new First Date Podcast episodes every week — and don’t miss who Lauren goes on a “first date” with next!


    First Date Ep. 124


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    Chapters

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:02:50 - Single-ish

    00:05:24 - Vegans

    00:07:06 - Vinny's Green Flag

    00:09:20 - Jersey Shore

    00:13:56 - Fun Drunk

    00:17:15 - Vaping Is Gross

    00:19:30 - Saying "I Love You"

    00:22:13 - Hosting Strip clubs

    00:24:16 - Vinny G's Clubbing Days

    00:27:53 - Going For Normal Girls

    00:32:15 - Romantic Gestures

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    4 November 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 16 seconds
    23andMe Is Lying To You w/ Kurt Metzger | First Date with Lauren Compton

    SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date - Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Kurt Metzger joins Lauren Compton for a brutally funny first date that spirals into chaos—soulmates, breakup logic, and why people can't remember Taylor Swift Concerts. Kurt takes Lauren down some insane conspiracy theory rabbit holes and finishes off with a crazy story about a homeless drug addict he scared the life out of. Follow Kurt Metzger: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtmetzgercomedy/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/kurtmetzger? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kurtmetzgercomedy Website: http://www.kurtmetzgercomedy.com First Date Ep. 123 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:26 - Meeting The Lady 00:03:42 - Reasons For Breaking Up 00:06:08 - Best First Date Idea 00:08:56 - Soulmate Ruined 00:12:41 - Kurt's Pet Peeves 00:18:10 - Kurt At The Emmy's 00:22:24 - 23&Me Lied 00:25:03 - What If You Were Single? 00:29:35 - Taylor Swift Amnesia Syndrome 00:33:21 - Kurt's Conspiracy Theories 00:37:25 - Pussy Takes Work 00:38:57 - Kurt's Hobo Fight

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    28 October 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 16 seconds
    Scott Filmore Found His College Professor on Grindr?! | First Date with Lauren Compton

    Comedian Scott Filmore sits down with Lauren Compton on the First Date Podcast to share his most outrageous and honest dating experiences. From navigating life as a gay Mormon to bizarre Grindr encounters, awkward first dates, and the challenges of keeping romance exciting, Scott delivers stories full of humor and heart. He also opens up about mistakes, relationships, and what it’s really like being a comedian in love.
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    First Date Ep. 122

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    Chapters

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:01:30 - Gay Mormon Secret

    00:03:10 - Scott's Mission

    00:05:25 - Big Cook

    00:08:52 - The Perfect First Date

    00:12:27 - Gay Archetypes

    00:21:15 - The Grinder Breakdown

    00:26:27 - One Person Forever?

    00:28:38 - Getting Bored Easily

    00:32:13 - Owning Your Mistakes

    00:33:46 - Being around Non-Comedian People

    00:35:37 - I'm A Bad Boyfriend

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    21 October 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 1 second
    Honey I Stained the Rental Car w/ Steph Tolev | First Date with Lauren Compton

    SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date On this week's episode of First Date, Steph Tolev walks Lauren through her top three worst dates. One involves rotten wooden teeth, so needless to say...they're bad. They also talk about her current relationship with a farmer. She realizes she's maybe not so romantic, but she's a giver where it counts. 👉 Follow Steph Tolev: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Steph_Tolev 🎙️ Check out her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBNr9DIewbURrLGkM6fQGw1A4G1TLi4d7 First Date Ep. 121 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:11 - Farmer Boyfriend 00:14:55 - Blowies & Proposals 00:20:59 - Worst First Dates 00:35:13 - Diving Boards & Horror Movies 00:41:19 - Maybe Not So Romantic

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    14 October 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 49 minutes 52 seconds
    Uncle Lazer's Big Confession | First Date with Lauren Compton

    On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, the one and only Uncle Lazer brings wild stories, gel tip confessions, and even cocaine tales with mama. Lauren dives into love, relationships, what turns him on, and whether he’s ready to settle down—plus plenty of laughs from Lazer’s standup journey. And keep an ear out for his signature random facts sprinkled throughout the date. Chaotic, unfiltered, and surprisingly sweet—proof that good conversation is the real win on a first date. 👉 Follow Uncle Lazer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncle_lazer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UClovHhKRjGE5_vcwhzFocDw 🎙️ Check out his podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXiyRONVcIaEBpkC3mOAkOKNTIpo3vsPf First Date Ep. 120 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:47 - Co-parenting 00:03:28 - Appetizer Questions 00:10:57 - Uncle Lazer's Random Facts 00:13:09 - The Homeless 00:14:22 - Get Tips Baby 00:15:26 - Lazer's Turn Ons 00:17:30 - In Love 00:19:33 - Love An Ol' Lady 00:21:06 - Addicted To Sex 00:23:05 - When Will He Settle? 00:25:03 - Good Conversations Are A Win 00:27:00 - Meeting A Jew 00:29:48 - No Anal 00:30:35 - Cocaine With Mama 00:33:24 - Starting Standup 00:35:40 - Leaving a Witch 00:40:35 - Lauren's Fruit Addiction 00:44:37 - Lazer's Random Fact

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    7 October 2025, 12:00 pm
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