

First Date with Lauren Compton
YMH Studios
Finding a decent person to date is hard work and comedian and viral content creator Lauren Compton is here to get to the bottom of it. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Weekly, Lauren invites celebrity guests on to have a first date with her and figures out how many red flags they have, if they’re dateable, AND if there will be a second date! Dating is a wild ride... strap in!
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Dec 2, 2025 • 45min
I Refuse To Live With My Wife w/ Ian Edwards | First Date with Lauren Compton
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Comedian Ian Edwards sits down with Lauren for a First Date full of chaos: people think he’s a UPS driver, he’s a quiet vegan, peppermint is apparently “Black pumpkin spice,” and he may or may not watch a certain website too much. They talk pet peeves, rotting ducks, fake calmness, and why Ian refuses to live with a partner… ever.
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First Date Ep. 128
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:54 - Ian's Mistaken Identity
00:05:45 - The One That Got Away
00:08:39 - Ian's Type Of "Monogamy"
00:09:35 - "You're a VEGAN??"
00:13:16 - The Black Man's Pumpkin Spice
00:18:02 - Ian's Addictions
00:21:08 - What Are You're Pet Peeves?
00:23:33 - Being Calm Is EXHAUSTING
00:25:32 - Lauren's Duck Conundrum
00:28:51 - Ian's Big Relationship Fear
00:32:54 - Ian's Plan To A Successful Marriage
00:38:20 - The 2 Year Scare
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Nov 25, 2025 • 49min
I Gave Everyone Molly At My Wedding w/ Langston Kerman | First Date with Lauren Compton
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Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Langston Kerman to talk sneaky proposals, serial monogamy, wedding chaos, living with your partner, and how he knew his wife was “the one.” Lauren even realizes she’s being gaslit mid-episode. Funny, honest, and very First Date energy.
*Follow Langston on Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/langstonkerman/
*Listen to his podcast:* https://www.youtube.com/@MyMommaToldMe
First Date Ep. 127
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:35 - How I Tricked My Wife
00:08:12 - Sneaky Proposal Moment
00:11:42 - Serial Monogamy
00:16:09 - Becoming A Poet and Teacher
00:19:49 - How Did You Know She Was The One?
00:25:00 - Lauren Discovers She's being Gaslighted
00:30:59 - Living With Your Partner
00:37:17 - Molly At A Wedding??
00:41:19 - Laurens Wedding Plan Nightmare
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Nov 18, 2025 • 43min
“My Girlfriend Collects Haunted Dolls…” Getter Tells All | First Date with Lauren Compton
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Getter joins Lauren Compton for a wild First Date full of paranormal stories, relationship honesty, and genuine chaos. He opens up about life with his haunted-doll-collecting girlfriend, the proposal he’s already plotting, his shifting music obsessions, movie-lore deep dives, and why his mustache insists on growing in blonde. They get into what makes him a solid boyfriend, how he stays transparent in relationships, and the creative path that’s taken him from EDM notoriety to The Real Bros of Simi Valley and collaborations with artists like $UICIDEBOY$.
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First Date Ep. 126
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:32 - Denver's Gonna Be Sick
00:02:21 - Getter's Lady and Her Haunted Dolls
00:03:25 - Paranormal Experiences
00:07:39 - Is Getter a Good Boyfriend?
00:13:46 - Is Getter a Ladies Man?
00:17:19 - All Of Getter's Talents
00:21:17 - How Will You Propose?
00:27:06 - Getter's Abnormal Hair
00:30:00 - Getter's Music Taste
00:35:24 - Getter Drops Crazy Lore
00:38:52 - Relationship Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2025 • 54min
I Was A SIDE-PIECE?! Deric Poston’s Wild Relationship Story | First Date with Lauren Compton
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Comedian Deric Poston joins Lauren Compton for a hilarious and brutally honest First Date. Deric opens up about meeting the love of his life, what drives him crazy about marriage, and how he somehow ended up as a side-piece. Lauren shares her wild “big heist” story, her goth phase, and what she’d do if she suddenly had $300 million. From wedding advice and baby sleep training to getting “gay for the vows,” this episode dives into love, commitment, and all the madness in between.
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First Date Ep. 125
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:47 - Meeting The Love Of My Life
00:05:22 - What I Don't Like About My Wife
00:13:28 - We Can't Go On Dates
00:17:02 - My Weed Routine
00:20:29 - Lauren's Big Heist
00:21:43 - Lauren Was Goth???
00:23:21 - If I Had 300 Million...
00:25:24 - My Yachting Experience
00:27:55 - I Was A Side-Piece
00:31:39 - Popping The Big Question
00:35:33 - Deric's Advice For Lauren
00:38:45 - How To Extend Your Wedding
00:42:11 - Getting Gay For The Vows
00:44:07 - Love After Pregnancy
00:48:56 - Sleep Training For Babies
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Nov 4, 2025 • 38min
Vinny G Reveals Jersey Shore Party Secrets | First Date with Lauren Compton
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Vinny Guadagnino from Jersey Shore joins Lauren Compton on The First Date Podcast for one of the funniest and most honest interviews yet!They talk about dating after fame, saying “I love you,” red flags, wild clubbing days in Vegas, and why he’s single-ish but not in a rush to settle down. Vinny opens up about hosting strip clubs, finding normal girls, and what romance really means to him.
🔥Expect laughs, nostalgia, and real talk from one of reality TV’s most iconic stars.
🎙️Host: Lauren Compton😵💫Guest: Vinny Guadagnino (Jersey Shore, Double Shot at Love)👉Follow Vinny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinnyguadagnino
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First Date Ep. 124
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:50 - Single-ish
00:05:24 - Vegans
00:07:06 - Vinny's Green Flag
00:09:20 - Jersey Shore
00:13:56 - Fun Drunk
00:17:15 - Vaping Is Gross
00:19:30 - Saying "I Love You"
00:22:13 - Hosting Strip clubs
00:24:16 - Vinny G's Clubbing Days
00:27:53 - Going For Normal Girls
00:32:15 - Romantic Gestures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2025 • 51min
23andMe Is Lying To You w/ Kurt Metzger | First Date with Lauren Compton
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Kurt Metzger joins Lauren Compton for a brutally funny first date that spirals into chaos—soulmates, breakup logic, and why people can't remember Taylor Swift Concerts. Kurt takes Lauren down some insane conspiracy theory rabbit holes and finishes off with a crazy story about a homeless drug addict he scared the life out of.
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Website: http://www.kurtmetzgercomedy.com
First Date Ep. 123
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:26 - Meeting The Lady
00:03:42 - Reasons For Breaking Up
00:06:08 - Best First Date Idea
00:08:56 - Soulmate Ruined
00:12:41 - Kurt's Pet Peeves
00:18:10 - Kurt At The Emmy's
00:22:24 - 23&Me Lied
00:25:03 - What If You Were Single?
00:29:35 - Taylor Swift Amnesia Syndrome
00:33:21 - Kurt's Conspiracy Theories
00:37:25 - Pussy Takes Work
00:38:57 - Kurt's Hobo Fight
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Oct 21, 2025 • 42min
Scott Filmore Found His College Professor on Grindr?! | First Date with Lauren Compton
Comedian Scott Filmore sits down with Lauren Compton on the First Date Podcast to share his most outrageous and honest dating experiences. From navigating life as a gay Mormon to bizarre Grindr encounters, awkward first dates, and the challenges of keeping romance exciting, Scott delivers stories full of humor and heart. He also opens up about mistakes, relationships, and what it’s really like being a comedian in love.Scott Filmore: https://www.instagram.com/scottfillmorecomedy
First Date Ep. 122
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:30 - Gay Mormon Secret
00:03:10 - Scott's Mission
00:05:25 - Big Cook
00:08:52 - The Perfect First Date
00:12:27 - Gay Archetypes
00:21:15 - The Grinder Breakdown
00:26:27 - One Person Forever?
00:28:38 - Getting Bored Easily
00:32:13 - Owning Your Mistakes
00:33:46 - Being around Non-Comedian People
00:35:37 - I'm A Bad Boyfriend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2025 • 52min
Honey I Stained the Rental Car w/ Steph Tolev | First Date with Lauren Compton
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On this week's episode of First Date, Steph Tolev walks Lauren through her top three worst dates. One involves rotten wooden teeth, so needless to say...they're bad. They also talk about her current relationship with a farmer. She realizes she's maybe not so romantic, but she's a giver where it counts.
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🎙️ Check out her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBNr9DIewbURrLGkM6fQGw1A4G1TLi4d7
First Date Ep. 121
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:11 - Farmer Boyfriend
00:14:55 - Blowies & Proposals
00:20:59 - Worst First Dates
00:35:13 - Diving Boards & Horror Movies
00:41:19 - Maybe Not So Romantic
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Oct 7, 2025 • 50min
Uncle Lazer's Big Confession | First Date with Lauren Compton
On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, the one and only Uncle Lazer brings wild stories, gel tip confessions, and even cocaine tales with mama.
Lauren dives into love, relationships, what turns him on, and whether he’s ready to settle down—plus plenty of laughs from Lazer’s standup journey. And keep an ear out for his signature random facts sprinkled throughout the date.
Chaotic, unfiltered, and surprisingly sweet—proof that good conversation is the real win on a first date.
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First Date Ep. 120
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:47 - Co-parenting
00:03:28 - Appetizer Questions
00:10:57 - Uncle Lazer's Random Facts
00:13:09 - The Homeless
00:14:22 - Get Tips Baby
00:15:26 - Lazer's Turn Ons
00:17:30 - In Love
00:19:33 - Love An Ol' Lady
00:21:06 - Addicted To Sex
00:23:05 - When Will He Settle?
00:25:03 - Good Conversations Are A Win
00:27:00 - Meeting A Jew
00:29:48 - No Anal
00:30:35 - Cocaine With Mama
00:33:24 - Starting Standup
00:35:40 - Leaving a Witch
00:40:35 - Lauren's Fruit Addiction
00:44:37 - Lazer's Random Fact
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Sep 30, 2025 • 42min
Big Daddy Vibes w/ Ian Bagg | First Date with Lauren Compton
Comedian and actor Ian Bagg joins Lauren Compton on First Date for a fast, funny, and unfiltered conversation about love, marriage, and everything in between. Ian shares how he met his wife, the story behind his proposal, and what it really takes to make a relationship work.
From spotting red flags to knowing when to walk away, Lauren and Ian mix real talk with sharp comedy, plus a few wild detours into food, movies, and dad jokes.
Smart, honest, and hilarious — this episode is packed with laughs and a dose of truth.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianbagg/
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First Date Ep. 119
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:57 - Favorite Food
00:04:07 - Red Flag Alert
00:07:54 - Big Wedding
00:11:42 - Meeting The Wife
00:13:17 - Popping The Question
00:18:21 - Lose Weight Fatty
00:22:47 - Scorpio Dad Joke
00:24:59 - Australia vs. CA
00:29:04 - Movie Chatter
00:31:19 - Supporting The Lady
00:33:02 - How To Exit A Relationship
00:36:47 - Ian/s Favorite Place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


