
Bad Dates
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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Latest episodes

Jan 6, 2025 • 47min
Take Spokane By Storm (w/ Yvie Oddly, Meredith Casey, and Danny Jacobs)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes drag queen & recording artist Yvie Oddly, and comedians Meredith Casey and Danny Jacobs to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Yvie tries to maintain her date’s human dignity, but it’ll make a great story for the grandkids, Meredith is prepared to do some of the work, but maybe not on the hood of her Subaru, and Danny’s girlfriend meets his father, but, once you’ve listened, you’ll understand exactly what a terrible idea that was. 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! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 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: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Yvie Oddly: @oddlyyvie on socials, @allaboutyvie on TikTok, new memoir All About YvieMeredith Casey: @murderdeathcasey on InstaDanny Jacobs: @dannyajacobs on Insta, The Understudies at The Groundlings Theatre, How To Destroy Everything podcast
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Dec 30, 2024 • 33min
Trafficked At The Goggle Launch (w/ Jessi Cruickshank, Jena Friedman, and George Civeris)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jessi Cruickshank, Jena Friedman, and George Civeris to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jessi finally bags a full 10, but this comes with a creeping realization, Jena is dating someone with the keys to the city but it all goes wrong over Thanksgiving break, and George’s date somehow ended up at this party, and he is kissing EVERYONE. 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! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 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: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Jessi Cruickshank: @jessicruickshank on Insta, special MiniVan Money, podcast Phone A Friend with Jessi CruickshankJena Friedman: @jenafriedman on socialsGeorge Civeris: @georgeciveris on socials
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Dec 26, 2024 • 2min
Happy Holidays From Joel Kim Booster!
A brief thank-you from Joel for coming along on the Bad Dates ride with us this year! If you've had a bad date, or if you need dating advice in general, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we'd love you to be part of the show in 2025! Happy Holidays!
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Dec 23, 2024 • 34min
Postcoital Pizza Rolls (w/ Sasheer Zamata, Nori Reed, and Dan St Germain)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Sasheer Zamata, Nori Reed, and Dan St Germain to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sasheer has a legitimate meet cute, but on reflection she might have been the bad date, Nori learns just how dangerous it can be to come between a squirrel and their brunette, and Dan was possibly too broke to attempt bondage. 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! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 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: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Sasheer Zamata: @thesheertruth on socials, Best Friends podcast with Nicole Byer Nori Reed: @norireed on socials Dan St Germain: @danstgermain on Insta, Dance Fatty Dance special on YouTube, Burbs Bros podcast with Sean Donnelly
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Dec 16, 2024 • 33min
The Sarah Paulson Corner (w/ Ali Kolbert, Brooks Wheelan, and Jared Goldstein)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Ali Kolbert, Brooks Wheelan, and Jared Goldstein to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ali is well aware that this is unhinged behavior, but she just had to be sure, Brooks can overlook the scabies, but can the scabies overlook Brooks, and Jared is at the wrong party looking for the wrong kind of good time.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! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Ali Kolbert: @alikolbert on socials, AliKolbert.com for tour datesBrooks Wheelan: New special Alive In Alaska on YouTubeJared Goldstein: @heyjaredhey on socials, Sorry, What? podcast
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Dec 12, 2024 • 18min
Speed Dates: No One Ever Gets Off A Plane (w/ Matt Rogers)
On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes back comedian and LEGENDARY podcaster Matt Rogers to talk about therapy revelations, the most loving couple on that desert island, and the delicate act of staying friends with an ex. 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! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Matt Rogers: @MattRogersTho on Insta, new series No Good Deed on Netflix, Las Culturistas podcast, MattRogersOfficial.com for tour dates
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Dec 9, 2024 • 42min
Typecast & Lonely (w/ Michelle Collins, Dylan Adler, and Shane Torres)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Michelle Collins, Dylan Adler, and Shane Torres to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Michelle goes Dutch with two types of German, Dylan lets loose in the backyard (not a euphemism), and Shane explains how sometimes you don’t know your worth until someone eats their own blood at you. 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! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 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: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Michelle Collins: Patreon.com/michcollDylan Adler: @dylanadler_ on Insta, @DylanAdler6 on Twitter, @dylanadler7 on TikTokShane Torres: @ShaneTorres on social media, stand-up special The Blue-Eyed Mexican on YouTube
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Dec 2, 2024 • 46min
Boo Boo Kitty Ass Vodka Soda (w/ Matt Rogers, Katy Fullan, and Tomás Matos)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actors/comedians Matt Rogers, Katy Fullan, and Tomás Matos to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Matt’s date doesn’t have his head in the game, even before the guitar comes out, Katy takes edging to an extreme at the Manson ranch, and Tomás doesn’t really need a spot, but you should probably heed his instructions. 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! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 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: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Matt Rogers: @MattRogersTho on Insta, new series No Good Deed on Netflix, Las Culturistas podcast, MattRogersOfficial.com for tour datesKaty Fullan: @Katy_Fullan on Insta, Let’s Start A Cult movieTomás Matos: @Tomatos_, TomasMatosOfficial.com
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Nov 28, 2024 • 13min
Speed Dates: A Tangible Cloud (w/ Sapphira Cristál)
On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes performer/composer and drag queen legend Sapphira Cristál to talk about the backstage at Drag Race, which shoe store employee is part of her couple goals, and how staying in love is a choice.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! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Sapphira Cristál: @sapphiracristal on social media, new single “Keep It Cute (feat Ocean Kelly),” new album coming in 2025
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Nov 25, 2024 • 42min
The Second Hole (w/ Casey Wilson, Sapphira Cristál, and Murray Hill)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Casey Wilson and Murray Hill and performer/composer Sapphira Cristál to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Casey’s magic man goes up in smoke after a nightcap solution, Sapphira conducts a guided tour of Pound Town in the name of revenge, and Murray provides a trilogy of tragic tales with a twist ending. 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! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. 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: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Casey Wilson: @caseyrosewilson on Insta, Bitch Sesh podcast on Garbage World or wherever you get your podcastsSapphira Cristál: @sapphiracristal on social media, new single “Keep It Cute (feat Ocean Kelly),” new album coming in 2025Murray Hill: @murrayhill on Insta, Somebody Somewhere on Max
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