Bad Dates

SmartLess Media

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 Joel Kim Booster (Loot, Fire Island, Netflix) as he invites his favorite funny friends to share their most iconic dating fiascos. From the team behind the hit podcast SmartLess, BAD DATES will make you laugh a lot, cry a little, and cringe just enough. Because as we all know - the worst dates make the best stories. It’s a new host, but the same old mess! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

  • 47 minutes 12 seconds
    The Wrong Side of 36 (w/ Dylan Carlino, Pat Regan, and Roz Hernandez)

    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.


     

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    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

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    10 March 2025, 7:00 am
  • 48 minutes 59 seconds
    Alexa: Sexy Time (w/ Nikki Boyer, Sasha Colby, and Brittani Ard)

    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.


     

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    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

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    3 March 2025, 8:00 am
  • 20 minutes 33 seconds
    Speed Dates: It’s Always The HMU Girl (w/ Katie Nolan)

    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.


     

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    Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2

    Katie Nolan: @natiekolan on Insta, @katienolan everywhere else, Casuals podcast

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    27 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Fierce But So Weird: Live From SF Sketchfest! (w/ Dave Mizzoni, Spike Einbinder, and Peaches Christ)

    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.


     

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    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

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    24 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 57 minutes 16 seconds
    Not In Front Of Emilio! (w/ Echo Kellum, Chloe Troast, and Molly Kearney)

    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!


     

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    Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2

    Echo Kellum: @echokells

    Chloe Troast: @chloe_troast

    Molly Kearney: @meatbrickmolly

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    17 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 19 minutes 59 seconds
    Speed Dates: A Miss Piggy Lifestyle (w/ Julie Klausner)

    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.


     

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    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

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    13 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes 23 seconds
    A Slut Abroad (w/ Zach Zimmerman and Stef Dag)

    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!


     

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    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

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    10 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 39 minutes 51 seconds
    Bodies Bodies Bodies (w/ Shapel Lacey, Natasha Vaynblat, and Michael Rowland)

    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!


     

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    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

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    3 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 17 minutes 1 second
    Speed Dates: Al Pacino To My Chris O’Donnell (w/ Arturo Castro)

    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!


     

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    Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2

    Arturo Castro: New podcast Greatest Escapes

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    30 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 36 minutes 18 seconds
    I Will Love You So Well (w/ Urzila Carlson, Matt Mathews, and Mo Welch)

    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! 


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    Joel Kim Booster: PsychosexualFire IslandLoot Season 2

    Urzila Carlson: Tickets and info at UrzilaCarlson.comKinda 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

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    27 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 43 minutes 23 seconds
    No Twink Was Safe (w/ Alaska Thunderfuck, Liza Treyger, and Joe Dombrowski)

    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! 


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    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: PsychosexualFire IslandLoot 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

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    20 January 2025, 8:00 am
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