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On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Katherine Blanford for a hilarious conversation about hanging onto the side of her ex's moving Tahoe, falling in love on the Workaholics cruise, Lauren's secret move-out, getting scammed on Facebook Marketplace, a $245 bottle of spa lotion, box wine and lake days, field parties, and Lauren's 10-pound baby just days before her C-section.

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First Date Ep. 164

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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:42 - The Golden Era Of Victoria Secret
00:05:36 - Break Ups and Wild Rides
00:07:37 - The Crazy Rich Ex
00:12:21 - The Craziest Break Up
00:21:02 - Dating A Bunch Of Different Types Of People
00:23:36 - Dating Someone New!
00:27:46 - Finally Dating Someone Secure
00:31:21 - Getting Got On Facebook Market Place
00:32:43 - Scammed For Lotion
00:37:34 - Louis Vuitton & Fanny Packs
00:41:56 - Faking Art
00:43:13 - Wine Tasting Is Over Rated
00:45:55 - Slap The Wine Bag
00:49:18 - Going To A Field Party
00:52:19 - Going Tubing Growing Up
00:55:03 - The Hot Girl Bathroom Photo
00:58:33 - Lauren's Giant Baby

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On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Jeremiah Watkins for a hilarious conversation about dating, relationships, marriage, fatherhood, sex, and family.
Jeremiah talks about winning his wife over with comedy, how long you should date before making things official, putting God before sex, his dad's best dating advice, and what it takes to make a relationship work. Lauren shares her mom hacks, they debate whether matching your partner's family is lame, and things get especially personal when they talk about sex during pregnancy.

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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:44 - Long Time No See
00:04:11 - Playing With Children
00:06:24 - Winning Her Over With Comedy
00:09:08 - God Before Sex
00:11:05 - How Long Before Making It Official
00:24:48 - Jeremiah's Dad Advice
00:28:00 - Lauren's Mom Hacks
00:34:00 - Is Matching The Family Lame?
00:38:30 - Stand Up And Improv Background
00:42:16 - Sexy Time During Pregnancy

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On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with comedian and Loveline co-host Mike Catherwood for a hilarious conversation about meeting his wife on the radio show, why Dr. Drew was the world's best wingman, getting clean at 21, going to confession, quitting Hollywood to raise goats in Texas, hotboxing his Scion in the San Gabriel Valley, and a surprise visit from his cousin Rudy.

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First Date Ep. 163

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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:53 - Meeting his wife on Loveline / Dr. Drew: world's worst wingman
00:07:04 - The number that never got delivered
00:10:22 - "I'm not good at dating"
00:12:25 - How do you break up? (you don't)
00:16:00 - The journaling boyfriend
00:19:09 - What marriage looked like growing up
00:21:10 - Proposing after 4 months / bachelor-era regrets
00:26:11 - Getting clean at 21 — meth, coke & Tom Arnold
00:31:48 - Confession
00:35:07 - Loveline confessional / Mexican American Princes
00:37:51 - The Scion hotbox & Alan from Azusa
00:42:29 - Goat farmer in Texas
00:46:06 - 15-year-old carnivores & boys who won't drive
00:48:30 - Girl dad talk
00:51:38 - Rudy Cisneros

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SPONSORS: - Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code DATE. - As a listener of this podcast, you'll get $80 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to http://Talkspace.com and enter promo code SPACE80. That's S-P-A-C-E-8-0. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to http://Talkspace.com and enter promo code SPACE80. On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton welcomes back comedian Steph Tolev for a hilarious conversation about pregnancy, c-sections, public breastfeeding, diaper duty negotiations, why Steph doesn't want kids, planning a wedding, buying a new house, honeymoon destinations, pregnancy cravings, and getting ready to welcome Lauren's baby. Follow Steph Tolev: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ Tour Dates & More: https://punchup.live/stephtolev Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for new episodes of First Date every week. First Date Ep. 162 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit https://CCPG.org. Please play responsibly. 21 plus. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia only. Void in Canada. Eligibility restrictions apply. Non-withdrawable Spins issued as fifty spins per day for twenty days, valid for select games only and expire each day after 24 hours. Spins values vary. See terms at https://casino.DraftKings.com/promos. Ends August 23rd at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:56 - Diaper Duties 00:07:35 - Public Breastfeeding 00:10:11 - Steph Got Engaged! 00:19:47 - Meeting The Terry Black's BBQ Man 00:26:00 - No Kids For Steph 00:29:16 - The Plans For The Wedding 00:36:35 - Where Are We Honeymooning? 00:41:28 - Seeing Wemby's Weiner 00:48:14 - Craving A Modelo During Pregnancy

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On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Tim Butterly for a hilarious conversation about marrying his high school sweetheart, becoming a dad at a young age, raising kids in the age of screens, why jiu-jitsu might be the best sport for children, first dates built around video games, camping, astrology, courthouse weddings, and why having kids made life better—not harder.

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First Date Ep. 161

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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:22 - Meeting My Wife In Highschool
00:04:11 - Our First Date (Video Games)
00:05:04 - Date Nights Now VS. The Past
00:07:36 - Doing Combat Sports Since A Teen
00:09:02 - Astrology Beliefs
00:14:00 - Traveling Blind
00:15:39 - The Joys Of Camping
00:19:33 - Allowing Screentime For Kids
00:21:41 - Lauren is a REAL GAMER
00:28:47 - Lauren's One Time Camping
00:30:52 - How Did Tim Propose?
00:37:51 - Getting Married At The Courthouse
00:42:58 - Weddings Are The Worst
00:46:38 - Kids Make Life Better

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On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Rachel Feinstein to talk about bombing with Joe DeRosa, being instantly recognizable as a New York Jewish woman everywhere she goes, deciding she's done having kids, childhood embarrassments, family trauma, and having a husband who's constantly asking, "What's the plan?"

First Date Ep. 159

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:37 - I Thought I Was Going To Be In Vogue

00:03:13 - Life Recently For Rachel

00:04:54 - Joe DeRosa's Lovely Reminder

00:06:19 - I am The NY Jew

00:14:00 - Bombing With Joe DeRosa And Weird Stand Up Spots

00:27:33 - No More Kids For Rachel

00:30:03 - Mom's Creating Trauma

00:33:33 - Showing My Bra Off In Grade School

00:35:30 - Buying A Thong For The First Time

00:40:46 - Being Betrayed By Your Mom

00:43:39 - How My Husband Sees Me

00:46:57 - Throwing Away My Husbands "Important" Stuff

00:51:51 - Reading The Comments

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On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with comedian, author, and actress Rosebud Baker to talk about life after separation, navigating divorce, and her new memoir, Fully Baked. They get into writing the book over five years, finding love in the New York comedy scene, becoming a single comedy mom, approaching dating differently, using astrology to map relationships, love bombing, and what she's learned about herself through heartbreak.

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First Date Ep. 158

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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:34 - Writing a Memoir for 5 Years
00:03:00 - Finding Love in the NYC Comedy Scene
00:04:36 - NEWS UPDATE: We Are Separated
00:05:51 - Still Figuring Out What Went Wrong
00:08:30 - Push Back For Making Fun of Men's Feelings
00:15:49 - Feeling Lost During Divorce and Break-ups
00:20:05 - Being A Single Comedy Mom
00:23:26 - Approaching Dating Differently
00:27:12 - Using Astrology For Mapping Love
00:34:44 - Someone Love Bomb Rosebud
00:39:30 - Rosebud Gave Birth To Herself

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Comedian Chris Porter joins Lauren Compton on First Date for one of the funniest episodes yet. Chris opens up about leaving Los Angeles after a breakup, why Kansas City suits him better, his dating preferences, and why he thinks younger comedians have gotten too soft.
The conversation goes completely off the rails with debates about sativa vs. indica, Lauren's microdosing routine, Facebook Marketplace finds, working as a mall cop before stand-up, stealing from old jobs, drinking with your parents as an adult, mani-pedis for men, and the closest Chris has ever come to getting married.

First Date Ep. 157

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:11 - Leaving LA After A Breakup

00:03:20 - Meeting People in Kansas City

00:06:36 - Chris's Type

00:09:17 - The Younger Comedians Are Too Soft

00:16:56 - You CAN Drink During Pregnancy

00:19:22 - We Love Facebook Marketplace

00:20:15 - Sativa VS Indica

00:25:25 - Lauren's Microdose Method

00:28:32 - Going Out With His Parents To Drink Still

00:30:33 - Careers Outside Of Standup

00:33:09 - Craziest Mall Cop Story

00:37:41 - Stealing

00:38:08 - The Closest You've Come To Being Married

00:44:39 - Getting Pedicures As A Man

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On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Leah Lamarr for a hilarious conversation about dating, marriage, and family. They get into green card marriage obstacles, jail vs. prison, robots replacing humans, Leah's escape room obsession, shooting guns, changing her last name after getting married, being called out for being Jewish, her craziest stalker ex, and the unforgettable way her husband proposed.

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First Date Ep. 156

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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:31 - Green Card Marriage Obstacles
00:06:46 - Figuring Out The Differences Between Jail and Prison
00:14:17 - Robots Are Coming Thankfully
00:15:58 - Talking About Their Feet
00:17:19 - The Master Of Escape Rooms
00:23:58 - Shooting Guns
00:28:50 - Leah's Thoughts On Having A Family
00:33:19 - Switching From Jewish To Lamar
00:35:46 - Getting Called Out For Being Jewish
00:45:02 - The Craziest Ex Stalked Me
00:46:53 - An Escape Room Proposal

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Jade Catta-Preta joins Lauren Compton on First Date for a hilarious conversation about modern dating, moving to Brazil, disastrous Raya experiences, relationship red flags, and the five non-negotiables she looks for in a partner.

The two dive into everything from road trips and food compatibility to silent treatment tactics, bisexual dating quirks, witch therapists, Brazilian butt-lift dreams, and Lauren's ongoing recruitment into the gay community. Jade also opens up about why she's considering a major life change and what love would need to look like for her to stay

First Date Ep. 155

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Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:58 - Moving To Brazil 00:03:46 - Are Road Trips Worth It? 00:04:57 - Insane Raya Experiences 00:06:36 - Dreaming About Buttlifts In Brazil 00:08:56 - Are You Going To Be Gay Forever? 00:14:04 - The Five Requirements For Dating 00:19:49 - The Plan For Moving To Brazil 00:23:09 - Biggest Red Flags 00:25:58 - Food Is Important For Love 00:27:06 - Trying To Make Lauren Gay 00:31:10 - Choosing The Silent Treatment 00:36:14 - Working With A Witch Therapist 00:42:47 - Binging Novellas 00:44:19 - Mom's Are Superheroes 00:47:02 - Bisexual Men Quirks

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Lauren Compton is joined by comedian, podcast host, and author Jared Freid!
Jared shares the wild story of meeting the woman he loves, why he once chose to leave her, and how they ultimately found their way back to each other.
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First Date Ep. 154

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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:03 - Being Forced Onto Dates By Friends
00:05:56 - A Wild Story Of Meeting His Love
00:14:07 - Choosing To Leave Her
00:17:32 - Falling Back In Love
00:29:51 - The Richest Guy Laurens Ever Dated
00:38:15 - Jared Loves the YMH Restrooms
00:40:26 - Jared Learns About Raising Kids
00:48:08 - Lauren Discovers The Golden Girls

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