

First Date with Lauren Compton
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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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Jan 13, 2026 • 45min
We Met At My Moms Funeral w/ Jessimae Peluso | First Date with Lauren Compton
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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.
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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?
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Jan 6, 2026 • 47min
Jack Shaw Makes Women Gay | First Date with Lauren Compton
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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.
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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
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Dec 23, 2025 • 48min
Cheating Can Be Fun w/ Chloe Radcliffe | First Date with Lauren Compton
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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.
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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
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Dec 16, 2025 • 50min
Lucas Zelnick: How To Get Back With Your Ex | First Date with Lauren Compton
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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.
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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
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Dec 9, 2025 • 52min
The Boy-Band Bachelor: Ashley Parker Angel | First Date with Lauren Compton
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🎙️ 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
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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?
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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


