
First Date with Lauren Compton
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!
Latest episodes

Jul 1, 2025 • 48min
M*sturbation Saves Marriages w/ Yannis Pappas | First Date with Lauren Compton
On this episode of First Date, Lauren sits down with comedian Yannis Pappas to talk about:
- Why jerking off might be the key to a successful marriage 💍
- How much is too much before it gets a little gay?
- Yannis' wild Miami days as a single hunk 🌴
- His deep love for long-term relationships
- Lauren’s one-month strategy to get over a breakup 🧠
- Would Lauren let her husband have an AI sex robot? 🤖💋
- The future of dating, pleasure, and simulated women
👀 Don’t miss this hilarious, honest, and unfiltered convo.
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First Date Ep. 106
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:30 - Yannis Pappas
00:03:46 - Masturbating Is Getting Gay
00:07:20 - Austin Has Colon Cancer
00:11:18 - Pappa's Mamma
00:14:46 - The Hippo
00:18:52 - Father's Don't Exist
00:21:34 - The Fun Word
00:26:07 - Yannis's Key To Love
00:29:19 - Bang
00:31:33 - Long term guy
00:34:37 - How To Lose A Guy In 1 Month
00:37:50 - Hot Ai Girls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 2025 • 46min
It's Our Second Date, Dude w/ Pauly Shore | First Date with Lauren Compton
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On this wild episode of First Date, Lauren sits down with comedy icon *Pauly Shore* for a convo that goes totally off the rails:
* 🎬 Manifesting a fake movie (spoiler: “it’s all in your head, dude”)
* ✈️ Life between LA, Austin, and Vegas
* 🍆 The struggle of sperm production & boners after 50
* 🐕 His dog Buster... who might actually be a hyena or a wolf
* 💀 Why people randomly dying freaks him out
* 😂 What Pauly wants in a woman: laughs at his jokes & stays quiet
* 🍼 Pauly learns about Lauren’s boobs, breastfeeding, and yes... *milk-squirting*
It’s unfiltered, unexpected, and fully Pauly.
Watch now and subscribe for more dates that get way too real.
First Date Ep. 105
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:32 - Pauly Shore Dude
00:02:29 - Manifesting A Movie
00:06:01 - It's Just A Bit
00:10:30 - Pauly's Travels
00:15:31 - Pauly Wants Children
00:18:18 - Semen Production
00:20:10 - He's Not A Dog
00:22:04 - Where Is The Ring?
00:26:22 - Mushrooms
00:31:04 - People Die
00:32:55 - Laugh At Me
00:35:32 - Manners Matter
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Jun 17, 2025 • 40min
Dating After Divorce w/ Jessica Kirson | First Date with Lauren Compton
*Jessica Kirson joins Lauren Compton on the First Date Podcast*
Honest, funny, and surprisingly relatable—this episode hits all the feels.
They dive into:
• Going through a divorce (that should’ve happened forever ago)
• Getting back into the dating scene
• Why traveling with your partner can make or break the relationship
• Friends who constantly complain about their boyfriends… like, do you even like him? 😅
• Jessica’s first girlfriend and coming out 🌈
• How lucky she was to have supportive parents
• Bonding over food—because who doesn’t love food? 🍕
• Saying “I love you” for the first time (cue the anxiety)
• Finding out they’re both into astrology and numerology 🔮 (Jessica’s a Scorpio, btw…)
• Their favorite hate comments—and how they laugh it off
Don’t sleep on this one.
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Tour Dates: http://jessicakirson.com
First Date Ep. 104
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:33 - Almost Divorced
00:03:18 - First Date Back
00:07:33 - Traveling Makes Or Breaks
00:11:20 - Do You Even Like Him?
00:14:43 - The First Girlfriend
00:18:20 - We Love Food
00:22:43 - Astrology Girlies
00:28:20 - The L-Word
00:32:31 - Scorpios
00:34:53 - Hate Comments
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Jun 10, 2025 • 53min
Second Date Chaos w/ Harland Williams | First Date with Lauren Compton
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This episode goes off the rails FAST. Harland Williams is back for round two, and within minutes we’re talking soulmates, exes, cheating scandals, and straight-up insanity.
💥 They get into:
* Harland’s mysterious new girlfriend 👀
* The unhinged things he yells while driving 🚗🗯️
* Why being friends with your ex is a high-stakes gamble
* What it actually feels like to fall out of love 💔
* Soulmates: do we all get one, or are most of us just winging it? 🫠
* Lauren’s wild story about getting cheated on by a guy who couldn’t even speak English 😳
* And Harland’s chaotic energy has Lauren absolutely flustered the whole time 😂
It’s weird, it’s honest, and it’s fun as hell. Tap in.
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First Date Ep. 103
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Smack
00:02:17 - What Makes Harland Laugh?
00:04:15 - Harland's Honey
00:14:17 - Getting Facials
00:16:00 - Main Course Questions
00:17:05 - Big Yeller
00:18:49 - Friends With Exes
00:25:53 - Narcissists
00:29:36 - Falling Out Of Love
00:31:29 - Soul Mate(s)
00:34:41 - Communication Is Key
00:41:37 - Harland's Red Flag
00:45:07 - Imaginary Proposal
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Jun 3, 2025 • 37min
From Ghosting to Green Flags: Maria Bamford Tells All | First Date with Lauren Compton
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This week on First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with the legendary Maria Bamford—and things get delightfully weird.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
* How she met her husband online (and basically hacked the dating system)
* First heartbreaks—and why they hit like a freight train 💔
* When green flags turn red (and vice versa??)
* Making besties on set... then ghosting each other forever 🎬
* Her secret talent? Neck rubs. Just ask her husband.
* Real talk on eating disorders and mental health 🧠
It’s awkward, insightful, hilarious, and totally Bamford. Buckle up. This date gets deep.
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🌐 More Maria: https://mariabamford.com
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First Date Ep. 102
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:24 - Meeting Hubby
00:04:12 - Kitten Heals
00:06:03 - Foreign Love
00:10:26 - First Heartbreak
00:12:58 - Green Means Red
00:17:04 - Eating Disorder
00:19:44 - Set Friends
00:24:19 - Hidden Talents
00:27:16 - Split the Bill
00:30:32 - Tasting Menu
00:33:54 - Dessert Question
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May 27, 2025 • 43min
Heartfelt with a Side of Ranch w/ Chelcie Lynn | First Date with Lauren Compton
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This one’s got laughs, love, and a whole lot of ranch.
We’re joined by the legendary Chelcie Lynn (@chelcielynn_), and she doesn’t hold back. In this episode:
🗨️ How a Facebook DM turned into 20 years of real-deal love
🍗 From comedy videos to mukbang mayhem — how it all started
👻 The rules of getting ghosted (and how to bounce back)
🎯 Her type of guy — and it’s not what you'd expect
🥣 A passionate defense of ranch dressing (with recs)
💍 One of the most unexpectedly sweet proposal stories we’ve heard
It’s hilarious, down to earth, and seriously worth a listen.
🎟️ See Chelcie live: https://eatmytrash.com/pages/tour-schedule
📲 Follow her: @trailertrashtammyy https://www.instagram.com/trailertrashtammyy/ @chelcielynn_ https://www.instagram.com/chelcielynn_/
First Date Ep. 101
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:35 - Facebook Lovin'
00:04:55 - The Break
00:06:29 - Fur Babies
00:12:30 - Muk-Bangin'
00:16:49 - The Type
00:20:17 - Ranch Is For The People
00:27:16 - Fart Right Now
00:29:17 - I'm Busy
00:31:54 - Block The Number
00:34:56 - Guy Friends Look Attractive
00:35:38 - The Proposal
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May 20, 2025 • 56min
The Family Man w/ Michael Yo | First Date with Lauren Compton
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🎙 First Date with Michael Yo
This week, Lauren welcomes comedian and host Michael Yo for a brutally funny and unexpectedly deep convo. They get into:
• Why women are so bad at taking compliments
• Things white people do that blow Michael’s mind
• Lauren’s dating app disasters (and being forced to journal about them)
• Dating a possibly gay athlete
• Why body count convos are always a bad idea
• When the homeless guy turns out to be someone you grew up with
• Michael’s trick to a happy wife and thriving family life
• And yes… a mid-show review of Lauren’s “just average” boobs
👉 Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelYo
🎫 See him live: michaelyo.com/tour
🎧 Listen to his shows:
• Comics on Canes: https://www.youtube.com/@ComicsonCanes?app=desktop
• The Yo Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yo-show-w-michael-yo/id1475116900
First Date Ep. 100
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:42 - The Problem With Women
00:04:20 - White People Antics
00:07:36 - Lauren On The Apps
00:13:37 - Body Counts
00:21:01 - Homeless Friends
00:24:19 - Main Course Questions
00:29:52 - Family Man
00:34:47 - Bipolar Nightmare
00:37:23 - F-Boy For Life
00:40:46 - Boobs Are Out
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May 13, 2025 • 54min
The Circus of Love w/ Zach Zucker | First Date with Lauren Compton
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On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton links up with comedian, producer, and actual clown 🤡 Zach Zucker — and things get weird in the best way. Here's what they dive into:
🔹 Life in a traveling circus 🎪
🔹 Clown school in France (yes, that’s real)
🔹 Working with Sacha Baron Cohen 🎬
🔹 Love bombing 💣 (and how it can go horribly wrong)
🔹 Breakups & hard truths 💔 (ouch)
🔹 Why guys hang out like cavemen and girls plan a whole event 🧍♂️ 🧍♀️
🔹 The perfect first date move 🍣 (spoiler: it’s always sushi)
Plus, Zach spills all about his unhinged, must-see live show Stamp Town 🎭
📲 Follow Zach on IG https://www.instagram.com/zach_zucker
🎫 Grab tickets to Stamp Town at https://stamptowncomedy.com
First Date Ep. 99
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:21 - We Are Out There
00:03:28 - The Traveling Orgy
00:10:23 - The Hard Truth
00:16:30 - Dropping Love Bombs
00:17:24 - Main Course Questions
00:20:23 - The Boy Hang
00:24:04 - What's The Move?
00:29:43 - This Song Sucks
00:35:04 - Clown School
00:40:31 - Dessert Question
00:43:05 - I Don't Like My Birthday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2025 • 1min
Welcome to First Date with Lauren Compton!
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2025 • 49min
Waist-High Wisdom w/ Brad Williams | First Date with Lauren Compton
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🎙 First Date with Lauren Compton – New Episode Out Now!
Guest: Comedian Brad Williams (@bradwilliamscomic )
Get ready to laugh with the always hilarious Brad Williams! In this episode, we dive into:
- What life’s like at permanent waist-height
- His take on the M-word and why it matters
- A deep (and funny) confession about his Snow White fetish
- Brad’s porn preferences — and how specific they really are
- The unsexy truth about people who are never satisfied
- How he handles *hecklers* — both on stage and growing up
🎤Brad is currently on his Growth Spurt Tour, and you can catch his brand-new comedy special Starfish now on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWge7dihrRY
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First Date Ep. 98
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:03 - Dicks in Face
00:02:43 - The M-Word
00:06:19 - Snow White Dreams
00:09:41 - Preference
00:13:38 - Brad's Pokemon
00:19:24 - Keep The Hair Shorty
00:26:29 - Vacation? No.
00:30:14 - Never Satisfied
00:31:12 - Comedian's Egos
00:36:26 - Howie's Orgy
00:39:04 - Dessert Question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices