

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 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!
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Oct 16, 2023 • 52min
Other People Soup (w/ Sabrina Wu, Catherine Cohen, and Gavin Crawford)
 On this special LIVE episode of Bad Dates from the Just For Laughs Festival in Toronto, Jameela welcomes comedians Sabrina Wu, Catherine Cohen, and Gavin Crawford to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sabrina scratches and scratches but barely gets below the surface, Catherine serves up regretful sex three ways, and Gavin unexpectedly learns his worth. Plus, two audience members offer their stories live. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it.Sabrina Wu: @asabrinawu on InstagramCatherine Cohen: Seek Treatment with Cat & PatGavin Crawford: Because News with Gavin Crawford, Let’s Not Be Kidding
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Oct 9, 2023 • 38min
Absolute Seagull Behavior (w/ Peppermint, Ellie Kemper, and Zarna Garg)
 On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Peppermint, Ellie Kemper, and Zarna Garg to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Peppermint’s hookup has a hygiene routine that’s beyond extreme, Ellie’s date dances like nobody’s watching, even though everybody’s watching, and Zarna is a woman on a mission to make arrangements. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it.Peppermint: @peppermint247 on social mediaEllie Kemper: Born To Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott EckertZarna Garg: @zarnagarg on social media, website: https://zarnagarg.com/
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Oct 2, 2023 • 43min
The Sewage Of It All (w/ Zach Noe Towers, Greta Titelman, and Priyanka)
 On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Zach Noe Towers, Greta Titelman, and Priyanka to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Zach’s parking lot make-out is more gore than score, Greta tries to double-dip but the night comes unzipped, and Priyanka goes looking for love in several wrong places. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it.Zach Noe Towers: @zachnoetowers on InstagramGreta Titelman: @gertiebird on InstagramPriyanka: @thequeenpriyanka on Instagram and TikTok
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Sep 25, 2023 • 44min
Wait, That's Not Cocaine (w/ Gianmarco Soresi, Dan Ahdoot, and Anna Drezen)
 On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Gianmarco Soresi, Dan Ahdoot, and Anna Drezen to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gianmarco prowls the streets with telltale cheeks, Dan scrambles up a half-baked alternative, and Anna’s cemetery date threatens to tip into the crypt. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it.Gianmarco Soresi: @gianmarcosoresi on Instagram, The Downside with Gianmarco SoresiDan Ahdoot: @standupdan on Instagram, Undercooked by Dan AhdootAnna Drezen: @annadrezen on Instagram
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Sep 18, 2023 • 42min
Polyassory (w/ Daphnique Springs, Tone Bell, and GaTa)
 On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Daphnique Springs, Tone Bell, and GaTa to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Daphnique’s date divulges desires during the day shift, Tone’s mate is late for a very important date, and GaTa’s Italian stallion bobs and weaves at the Four Seasons. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it.Daphnique Springs: https://www.iamdsprings.com/Tone Bell: @tonebell on InstagramGata: @gedgata on InstagramThis episode was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike on July 14th. 
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Sep 11, 2023 • 38min
A Dick, A Bunk, and Beauty Queen Drunk (w/ Aya Cash, Rob Cohen, and Allison Raskin)
 On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Aya Cash, Rob Cohen, and Allison Raskin to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Aya tells how dressing like an elf led to trouble on a very high shelf, Rob goes on patrol with trouble, and Allison is forced to watch the original DVD. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it.Aya Cash: @maybeayacash on InstagramRob Cohen: https://therobertcohen.com/Allison Raskin: https://www.allisonraskin.com/This episode was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike on July 14th.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 56min
We All Heard Carl: Live in LA (w/ Sarah Silverman, Jillian Bell, and Mae Martin)
 On this special LIVE episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Sarah Silverman, Jillian Bell, and Mae Martin to the stage at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sarah’s Carl is marooned up a particular creek with no paddle, but it’s the chocolate-covered fruitsicle that will be his downfall. Jillian’s Carl engineers an adorable meet cute, but unfortunately bad dates come in threes. Mae’s Carl tucks them in as snug as a bug in a rug, but something sinister lurks below the duvet. Plus, two of our audience members tell us about their own Carls.This live show was a benefit for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and The Entertainment Community Fund.SAG-AFTRA Foundation: https://members.sagfoundation.org/donateThe Entertainment Community Fund: entertainmentcommunityfund.org/donate Sarah Silverman: https://sarahsilvermanmerch.com/Jillian Bell: @jillianbell on Twitter and InstagramMae Martin: https://www.maemartin.net/
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Aug 28, 2023 • 43min
That’s How Wolves Say Goodbye (w/ Rachael Harris, Elna Baker, and Morgan Jay)
 On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Rachael Harris, Elna Baker, and Morgan Jay to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Rachael’s date comes with strings attached, Elna should’ve brought a flea collar, and Morgan debuts his new single “Sex Party (Let’s Go).” If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it.Rachael Harris: @rachaelharris on InstagramElna Baker: This American LifeMorgan Jay: morganjay.com, Morgan Jay Live At The Village
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Aug 21, 2023 • 42min
Mole Money, Mole Problems (w/ Sam Morril, Sam Jay, and Steph Tolev)
 Comedians Sam Morril, Sam Jay, and Steph Tolev share their iconic dating fiascos, including uninvited visitors, an uninvited medical procedure, and awkward encounters. They discuss faking orgasms, cooking eggs unconventionally, and the lack of privacy in relationships. The podcast also covers unexpected interruptions, uncomfortable encounters, and bizarre moments, along with ad breaks promoting AG1, Peloton app, BetterHelp, and the 'Business Wars' podcast. 

Aug 14, 2023 • 37min
I'm Shook (w/ Jordan Firstman, Catherine Cohen, and Alex English)
 Comedians Jordan Firstman, Catherine Cohen, and Alex English discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Topics include a foggy German date, getting the gift of hives, and being choked up by America's tiniest songbird. 


