First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: - New customers, bet $5 and get extra bonus bets if your bet wins. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using https://dkng.co/firstdate or through my promo code FIRSTDATE. #DKPartner - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date Comedian Des Bishop sits down with Lauren Compton to talk dating his now-wife during the pandemic, moving fast, getting married, and thinking about whether kids are the next step. They touch on growing up in Ireland, how life experience shapes relationships, and what changes when dating later in life. Be on the look out for Des Bishop’s new special Bridge and Tunnel, plus tour dates and more: 👉 https://www.desbishop.net/ First Date Ep. 136 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit https://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit https://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 2/22/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 2/15/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:49 - Pandemic Love 00:09:15 - Getting Engaged Fast 00:12:29 - Possibly Having Kids at 50 00:19:11 - Men Vs. Women Responsibilities 00:22:55 - Having Siblings 00:24:51 - Growing Up Bad 00:30:27 - Living In Ireland 00:34:08 - The Craic 00:39:03 - Love Language In China 00:43:49 - Memories You'll Never Have 00:48:29 - Mom On Mom Hate 00:52:29 - Bridge And Tunnel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: - Go to https://ro.co/FIRSTDATE to see if you’re eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro. - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date Get ready to laugh out loud — comedian Zainab Johnson hops on First Date with Lauren Compton for a no-holds-barred, hilarious deep dive into modern dating. They explode myths about single life, preach why relationships should feel good, and trade outrageous stories about the men who show up at her shows. Zainab spills on honesty in dating, her biggest red flags, flirting with younger guys, becoming “ugly” to exes, why men can glow up with age, and the tiny romantic gestures that actually matter. This episode is equal parts warm, brutally honest, and wildly funny — you don’t want to miss it. Catch Zainab on tour: https://www.zainabjohnson.com/ First Date Ep. 135 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:47 - Single Life 00:04:33 - Relationships Are Supposed To Feel Good 00:08:17 - Honesty Is Always Preferred 00:15:06 - The Type Of Men At My Shows 00:16:50 - Dating Younger Men 00:22:56 - My Red Flags 00:28:06 - Becoming Ugly To Exes 00:31:05 - Men Get Better With Age 00:35:45 - Beauty Over Humor 00:39:00 - The Glowing Tooth 00:42:03 - Expectations Of Monogamy 00:47:45 - Seeing The Person You Want With Another 00:51:00 - Romantic Gestures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date - New Customers Bet $5 Get $300 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using https://dkng.co/firstdate or through my promo code FIRSTDATE. #DKPartner This episode of First Date features Lauren Compton and comedian Yvette Segan breaking down modern dating and relationships. They talk about becoming official, what it’s like when someone clearly doesn’t like you at first, and how some relationships move way too fast—falling in love in three days or moving in together before you’re ready. They get into stay-at-home boyfriends, rom-com expectations, heated relationship rivalries, nicknames for men, London f*ck boys, makeup vs. no makeup, why the hottest women often get treated the worst, and ending a relationship over a conspiracy theory. 🎤 Catch Yvette on tour — grab tickets at https://yvettesegan.com 📲 Follow Yvette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvettesegan/ Subscribe for more First Date episodes and chaotic dating conversations. First Date Ep. 134 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), or visit http://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:06 - Becoming Official 00:05:09 - He Did Not Like Me 00:09:48 - 3 Days To Fall In Love 00:18:07 - Stay At Home Boyfriend 00:23:47 - Moving In With Someone 00:28:09 - The Ladies Love Rom Coms 00:32:59 - Heated Rivalry 00:38:24 - Nicknames For Boyfriends 00:41:16 - London Fuck Boys 00:45:03 - The Hottest Women Get Treated Horribly 00:49:15 - Make Up vs. No Make Up 00:55:31 - Ending It Over A Conspiracy Theory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Jessimae Peluso joins Lauren Compton for a raw, funny, and unexpectedly emotional episode of First Date. The two Virgos bond over long-distance love, monogamy, first kisses, and the kind of heartbreak that actually changes you. Jessimae opens up about meeting someone at a funeral, navigating love after loss, her worst breakup, and why authenticity is the most attractive trait there is. From chaotic Valentine’s Day stories to love languages, big men, and what romance really looks like, this date goes places. First Date with Lauren Compton explores modern dating, relationships, and everything we don’t say out loud—until now. Find more of Jessimae's shows and podcasts here: https://linktr.ee/Jessimae First Date Ep. 133 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), or visit http://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:08 - Long Distance Love 00:02:16 - We Met At A Funeral 00:04:54 - I Want Monogamy 00:07:55 - Our First Kiss 00:11:32 - Food And Big Men 00:14:43 - The Bad Seed Is You 00:17:31 - Authenticity Is Attractive 00:22:33 - Observing Arrogant People 00:26:32 - The Worst Break Up 00:29:03 - I Was Supposed To Be A Boy 00:31:08 - The Most Romantic Experiences 00:37:13 - What is Jessimae's Love Language? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: - New Customers Bet $5 Get $300 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using https://dkng.co/firstdate or through my promo code FIRSTDATE. #DKPartner - Go to https://RO.CO/FIRSTDATE for your free insurance check. - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date Lauren Compton sits down with Jack Shaw for a first date that goes off the rails fast. From having a girlfriend and bringing undeniable confidence, to oversharing bathroom habits, learning how pregnancy works, and breaking down his dating history, nothing is off-limits. Jack opens up about stand-up comedy, losing his virginity, getting dumped, and the surprisingly sweet moments that show up when you least expect them. Honest, unfiltered, and exactly the kind of first date you shouldn’t miss. First Date Ep. 132 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), or visit http://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:15 - Jack Shaw Has A Girlfriend 00:03:35 - Jack's Biggest Attributes 00:07:28 - Jack Learns About Pregnancy 00:13:10 - Starting Stand Up 00:17:02 - Jack Shaw's Date Nights 00:22:30 - My Mentally Ill Girlfriend 00:28:58 - They Always Break Up With Me 00:33:11 - Losing My Virginity 00:37:16 - Jack's Sweetest Moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date - Go to https://RO.CO/FIRSTDATE for your free insurance check. Comedian Chloe Radcliffe joins Lauren Compton for a hilarious, fast-paced episode of First Date. Chloe breaks down her viral one-hour first date rule, why she calls herself a “big cheater” (in games, calm down), and why guy friends are more fun and gossip harder than anyone expects. Lauren and Chloe dive into dating in 2025, how people really meet now, relationship goals, opposite-sex friendships, and Chloe’s journey into stand-up comedy. They also get into irrational fears, being raised by hippie parents, astrology, being proudly cheap, pet peeves, and Chloe’s most unexpectedly romantic moment. Perfect for fans of comedy podcasts, dating shows, and unfiltered storytelling. Follow Chloe Radcliffe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloebadcliffe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chloebadcliffe Website: https://www.chloeradcliffe.com/ First Date Ep. 131 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Let's Meet Chloe Radcliffe! 00:01:41 - Meeting The Man 00:03:49 - The 1 Hour First Date 00:06:45 - She Is A BIG Cheater 00:17:21 - How Do You Meet People? 00:20:55 - What's The Relationship Goal? 00:22:10 - Getting Into Stand Up 00:25:33 - Guy Friends Are More Fun 00:28:35 - Guys Love Gossip 00:31:46 - Having Opposite Sex Friends 00:34:12 - Chloe's Irrational Fears 00:35:36 - Astrology and Being Raised By Hippies 00:39:44 - Being A Cheap Person 00:41:16 - The Pet Peeves 00:43:55 - The Most Romantic Moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: - Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Comedian Lucas Zelnick sits down with Lauren Compton for a first date that’s equal parts hilarious and uncomfortably honest. From saying “I love you” too soon and touring with his girlfriend, to growing up Jewish and having guilty orgasms on mushrooms — nothing is off the table. Lucas opens up about relationships, faith, body count logic, and how to actually keep things happy when love gets real. Lauren brings the charm (and chaos), and somehow they end up talking about poop, God, and emotional maturity in the same breath. 💘 Subscribe for new First Dates every week with Lauren Compton — where comedians get flirty, funny, and way too real. 📲 *Follow Lucas Zelnick:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucaszelnick/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucaszelnick YouTube: @LucasZelnickComedy First Date Ep. 130 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:47 - Lucas's Love Life 00:07:47 - You Have To Be Agreeable On A First Date 00:10:12 - When Do You Say "I Love You." 00:12:44 - Believing God 00:15:05 - Getting Back With Her 00:16:10 - Touring With My Girlfriend 00:20:54 - Guilty Orgasms On Mushrooms 00:25:25 - Going To Private School/Stanford 00:29:30 - Growing Up Jewish 00:32:40 - Finding Out Lauren's Body Count 00:37:16 - Body Count Logic Is Broken 00:40:18 - How To Keep A Happy Relationship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date 🎙️ First Date with Lauren Compton — Featuring Ashley Parker Angel Lauren sits down with Ashley Parker Angel —O-Town icon and now the owner of a growing supplement company—for a funny, honest dive into his new business era and his dating life. Ashley talks about getting catfished, surviving boy-band life, and why he sometimes stays friends with an ex. He opens up about having a relationship documented by MTV, while Lauren shares her own story about a foreign ex-lover, leading them into what Ashley is actually looking for these days. They touch on horoscopes, Ashley’s firm “no hook-ups” rule, the reality of dealing with stalkers, and how supplements keep him grounded. And of course—Lauren asks: How romantic is Ashley, really? First Date Ep. 129 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:22 - Dealing With Being Catfished 00:07:06 - Boy Band Life 00:15:56 - Your Friends With Your Ex?? 00:20:40 - My Relationship Was Documented By MTV 00:24:04 - Lauren's Foreign Ex-Lover 00:27:37 - What Is Ash Looking For? 00:32:06 - Horoscope Readings 00:34:03 - No Hook Ups, Thank You 00:36:41 - Dealing With Stalkers 00:39:56 - Taking Supplements 00:45:55 - How Romantic Are You? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: - Go to https://RO.CO/FIRSTDATE for your free insurance check. 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. 👉 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ianedwardscomic 👉 https://linktr.ee/ianedwardscomic First Date Ep. 128 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date 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 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices