

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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May 29, 2023 • 41min
Weird Fight Club (w/ Akilah Hughes, Iliza Shlesinger, and Hari Kondabolu)
On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Akilah Hughes (Bob’s Burgers, What A Day), Iliza Shlesinger (Good On Paper, Dollface), and Hari Kondabolu (The Problem With Apu, Snack Vs Chef) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Akilah tells us how her date put his foot down and was still hungry for more, Iliza takes a chance at Christmas but gets coal in her stocking, and Hari bravely recounts a double-booking nightmare. 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.Akilah Hughes’s essay collection Obviously: Stories From My Timeline is available in print or as an audiobook. Iliza Shlesinger’s new comedy showcase Iliza’s Locals is on YouTube now. Hari Kondabolu’s new special Vacation Baby is also available on YouTube.
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May 22, 2023 • 36min
Hobosexual (w/ Roy Wood Jr and Beth Stelling)
On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Roy Wood Jr (The Death Of Dick Long, Space Force) and Beth Stelling (Rutherford Falls, We Called Your Mom) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Roy tells us about Mapquesting his way to a dangerous hookup, and a down low situation that almost blew up, Jameela dishes about a challenging date in chicken duds conducted in the dark, and Beth introduces us to “The Vapist.” 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.Beth Stelling’s new one hour comedy special Girl Daddy is streaming now on HBO Max. You can find her standup dates on her website BethStelling.com. You can catch Roy Wood Jr. on The Daily Show on Comedy Central and in the movie Confess, Fletch, now streaming on Paramount Plus.
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May 15, 2023 • 43min
Keep It Slick (w/ Heather McMahan, Adam Ray, and Stacy Traub)
On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Heather McMahan (Bone, Marry, Bury, Love Hard), Adam Ray (American Vandal, Good On Paper), and Stacy Traub (Black-ish, The Real O’Neals) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Heather tells us about the banker who hankered to keep it slippery, Adam ponders a literal and metaphorical open door, then Stacy’s "Gorilla Time" leads her to a low point on the high seas. 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.You can find ticket information for Heather McMahan’s The Comeback Tour on HeatherOnTour.com. Adam Ray appears in Young Rock, Welcome to Chippendales, and you can find tickets for his upcoming shows on AdamRayComedy.com. And Stacy Traub is a writer and co-executive producer on Daisy Jones and the Six, streaming on Amazon.
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May 8, 2023 • 37min
The Fart That Broke My Heart (w/ Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, and Hanna Dickinson)
On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Jack Whitehall (Travels With My Father, Fresh Meat), Katherine Ryan (8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Duchess), and Hanna Dickinson (Get Money, Tales From The Trip) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jack bottles it up over a broken bottle, Katherine explains why sometimes you SHOULD go home again, and Hanna’s date offers her an unexpected injection. Plus, Jameela shares a listener letter about the worst kind of fashion accessory.Jack Whitehall appears in the new season of The Afterparty on Apple TV+. Katherine Ryan’s podcast is called Telling Everybody Everything, and her new special Missus is available on Sky. Hanna Dickinson hosts the new podcast Ha Ha Land, and tickets for her upcoming shows can be found at hannadickinson.com.
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May 1, 2023 • 49min
Quarts, Shorts, and Exotic Ports (w/ Mae Martin, A.D. Miles, and Sabrina Jalees)
On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Mae Martin, (The Flight Attendant, Taskmaster), A.D. Miles (Wet Hot American Summer, Childrens Hospital) and Sabrina Jalees (Search Party, Carol’s Second Act) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Mae tells us how their seven minutes in heaven went to hell, A.D. has a picnic that is anything but, and Sabrina gets an unwanted jungle escort. Plus, we play an amazing listener voice mail that’s high in Vitamin C, the wrong way. 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.Mae Martin’s new comedy special SAP is streaming on Netflix now, as well as their comedy series Feel Good. Sabrina Jalees is featured in the new movie I Used To Be Funny, and the Netflix special The Comedy Lineup. She also hosts the podcast The Goodie Goodie with Sabrina Jalees.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 39min
Winter Bush (w/ Ophira Eisenberg and Kurt Braunohler)
On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Ophira Eisenberg (Ask Me Another, Queer As Folk) and Kurt Braunohler (The Big Sick, Barbarian) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ophira tells us how her date's bed was covered with the worst kind of sex toy, and Kurt begs a girl to believe he is not a dummy. Plus, Jameela reads two listener letters about how loose birds mean mucho turds, and the wrong question to axe a lady. 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.Kurt Braunohler’s new standup special Perfectly Stupid is available on YouTube, and he co-hosts the podcast Bananas. Ophira Eisenberg’s new comedy special Plant-Based Jokes is streaming on YouTube, and she is the host of the podcast Parenting is a Joke.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 39min
Was It Something I Said? (w/ Celeste Barber and Jinkx Monsoon)
On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Celeste Barber (The Letdown, Challenge Accepted) and Jinkx Monsoon (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Chicago) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Celeste talks about a rude dude's bawdy wordplay, Jinkx tells us about an important item lost in a sensitive location, and a letter from a listener recounts the incredible story of the world’s least-aware Brad.Celeste Barber’s comedy special Fine, Thanks and her comedy series Wellmania are both on Netflix. You can find her upcoming tour dates on CelesteBarber.com. Jinkx Monsoon is on tour this summer, you can find information at JinkxMonsoon.com, and look for their upcoming comedy special Redhead Redemption.
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Apr 10, 2023 • 38min
The Bar Is In Hell (w/ London Hughes and Grace Campbell)
On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians London Hughes (To Catch A Dick) and Grace Campbell (A Show About MEn) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. London declares her intention to find a boyfriend by Thanksgiving and tells us about the dishonest car that bagged a dissatisfied star, then Grace talks about shagging to socialize her dog and a date that took six months. Finally, our listener emails tell us about dates gone awry through lactation obsession, coke benders, and unexpected third wheels.London Hughes is the author of Living My Best Life, Hon: Following Your Dreams is No Joke, released September 5, 2023. Her comedy special To Catch a Dick is streaming on Netflix. And you can find out about all of Grace Campbell’s upcoming projects and stand-up appearances by following @disgracecampbell on Instagram.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 46min
The Whispers...Of Tyrese (w/ Zoe Lister-Jones, Lamorne Morris, and Adam Pally)
On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Zoe Lister-Jones (The Craft: Legacy, Life In Pieces), Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Game Night), and Adam Pally (Sonic The Hedgehog, 101 Places To Party Before You Die) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Zoe tells us about a suitor who couldn't pass up a free meal, Lamorne talks about falling for a woman on the lam, and losing his date to a man in slow motion, then Adam describes a date night fight with audience involvement. Plus a letter from a listener describes a prom prevented per parental proclivities. Zoe Lister-Jones created and stars in Slip on The Roku Channel, Lamorne Morris will appear in the new season of Fargo on FX, and Adam Pally appears in the Netflix series FUBAR alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, and is in the movie Who Invited Charlie?
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Mar 27, 2023 • 35min
Frozen Tips and Kissing Cousins (w/ Nikki Glaser and Esther Povitsky)
On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Nikki Glaser (The Nikki Glaser Podcast, FBOY Island) and Esther Povitsky (My Pleasure, Dollface) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nikki takes us on a ghosting rollercoaster, Esther’s blind double date goes the opposite of good, and we learn a lot about the dealbreaker that is “Cool Beans.” Plus, a letter from a listener rattles off a truly heroic series of her top dating disasters. 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.You can hear Nikki Glaser Monday through Thursday on The Nikki Glaser Podcast, and tickets for The Good Girl Tour can be found on her website NikkiGlaser.com. And check out Esther Povitsky’s podcast My Pleasure, with new episodes every Thursday.
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