SPONSORS:Go to https://Zocdoc.com/DATE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren invites Jason Ellis on a date. Jason is a man of many talents: fighter, skateboarder, podcaster, comedian. But Lauren really gets to know Jason's soft sensitive side despite his tough exterior.  Jason is not afraid of laying it all out there; from his egotistical tendencies, his journey with sobriety, and proclivity for dark-sided women. Lauren also talks to Jason a lot about his coming out as bisexual...that may or may not be a phase.First Date Ep. 52https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencomptonhttps://store.ymhstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://meundies.com/firstdate This week Lauren invites comedian, Drew Lynch on a first date. Drew made his debut on America's Got Talent where his story was made recognizable by his stutter. Lauren learns more about his brain injury and stutter. When she asks about his wife, Drew jumps right into the Dessert question and explains his adorable proposal. Spoiler: it involves 400 cows. Things get exciting during the rapid fire Tasting Menu. During the actual Dessert question, we get to learn some new things about Lauren.First Date Ep. 51https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencomptonhttps://store.ymhstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use code DATE to get gift packages starting at just $89. Visit https://Babbel.com/FIRSTDATE to get 55% off your subscription. On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes actor and comedian Harland Williams. Harland and Lauren have a great time during their tennis match of disturbing commentary. Harland gives a little bit of genuine insight into his dating preferences and history. They get into about who should pay on the first date and Harland rattles Lauren a bit on that one. To wrap up this (as Lauren puts it) "very strange episode", Harland shares the most magical moment he's ever experienced with a partner.First Date Ep. 50https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencomptonhttps://store.ymhstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use code DATE to get gift packages starting at just $89. On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes comedian Ian Fidance to a first date. Ian kicks off the episode with red flags, but we appreciate his dedication to cigarettes and yellow cabs. After a lot of laughs and poop talk, Lauren gets to know the real Ian. He gets into his desire for meaningful connections, quality time, and honesty. During the Tasting Menu, Lauren and Ian teach each other some new things- enter Daddy Rorschach. To wrap up the episode, Ian shares some top quality romance and thoughtfulness he brings to relationships.https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencomptonhttps://store.ymhstudios.comFirst Date with Lauren Compton Ep. 49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DATE for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Go to https://Zocdoc.com/DATE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. This week Lauren welcomes her first married couple on to First Date, Jim and Nikki Howard! Jim and Nikki divulge everything from their thoughts on kids, to how they deal with the comments about Nikki being transgender. They may not seem like a traditional couple, but most people will be able to relate to their disagreements and things they love about each other. Lauren brings a new twist to the Tasting Menu by having Jim and Nikki play the Newlywed Game. To wrap up the episode, Nikki conspires a plan to fulfill her purpose in life.https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencomptonhttps://store.ymhstudios.comFirst Date with Lauren Compton Ep. 48 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS:Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE.This week Lauren Compton welcomes actor and comedian Pauly Shore on to First Date. Buckle up because Pauly takes this very unhinged episode all over the place and even Rick Glassman catches some strays. Sprinkled in between the lunacy is some solid dating philosophies and realness about grief. To wrap the episode, Lauren switches up the Dessert question and brings it back to how amazing of a friend Pauly is by asking for some advice.https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencomptonhttps://store.ymhstudios.comFirst Date with Lauren Compton Ep. 47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS:Head to https://MeUndies.com/firstdate for 20% off, plus free shipping.On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes comedian and podcaster Rick Glassman on the pod. Rick starts off the episode strong with a little litmus test for Lauren to see if she will last on this date. Lauren gets to know all of Rick's quirks and bits. They get into all things dating: his type, his approach, and his turn-ons. Rick throws Lauren through a loop for the dessert question, but they seem to stick the landing.https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencomptonhttps://store.ymhstudios.comFirst Date with Lauren Compton Ep. 46 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, comedian, and author Paul Scheer shares advice on keeping love alive in a long-term marriage, compromising on roles, and the sweet story of his proposal. The podcast is filled with humor, insights on relationships, intimacy, and personal growth, making it a must-listen for anyone looking for relationship advice.

SPONSORS: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/date Go to https://Zocdoc.com/DATE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. On this week's episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, comedian Jiaoying Summers is welcomed on to the show! We learn that Jiaoying is Chinese, divorced, a mom, and not afraid of these weak men on the dating scene. You might think dating after being divorced is difficult, but Jiaoying tells us all about how a little strength and confidence trumps those dating fears. Jiaoying may be 100% serious about her distaste for weakness or how stereotypically Chinese she is, but she has Lauren (& everyone else) laughing out loud the entire time.https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencomptonhttps://store.ymhstudios.comFirst Date with Lauren Compton Ep. 44 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DATE for $20 off your first purchase. Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE Go to https://Zocdoc.com/DATE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. On this week's episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, Lauren welcomes back Mark Normand for her very first second date! Mark came prepared this time with a gift and a fresh batch of zingers. This time around Lauren gets to know more about Mark's wife and their relationship. Mark actually gives out some pretty solid advice about how to be a better partner. Lauren gives Mark his first taste of the Tasting Menu and it was a beautiful. They wrap up the episode with Mark's proposal story.https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencomptonhttps://store.ymhstudios.comFirst Date with Lauren Compton Ep. 43 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices