

Bad Dates
SmartLess Media
Everybody’s had them, everybody can relate to them, and now we’re back with more of the wildest you’ve ever heard, on BAD DATES! Join host Joel Kim Booster (Loot, Fire Island, Netflix) as he invites his favorite funny friends to share their most iconic dating fiascos. From the team behind the hit podcast SmartLess, BAD DATES will make you laugh a lot, cry a little, and cringe just enough. Because as we all know - the worst dates make the best stories. It’s a new host, but the same old mess!
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Jul 14, 2025 • 26min
Speed Dates: French People Are Like Cats (w/ Tim Baltz)
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actor/comedian Tim Baltz (The Righteous Gemstones, Deli Boys, Shrink) to talk about their shared Chicagoland roots, proposal photos, the power of embracing diversity, the right kind of gift-giving, and so much more! The big takeaway here: communication, communication, communication. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Tim Baltz: The Righteous Gemstones on HBO Max, Shrink on Peacock, Deli Boys on Hulu, Hey Randy! podcast on ComedyBangBangWorld.com
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Jul 7, 2025 • 38min
Re-Release: Donkey Crotch (w/ Sean Patton, Chelsea Devantez, and Scott Thompson)
Happy 4th of July! On a Re-Release episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Sean Patton, Chelsea Devantez, and Scott Thompson to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sean asks her out for the bit but he’s the one who gets nibbled, Chelsea becomes a prisoner of the bit with the wrong kind of artist, and Scott’s failed Fort Lauderdale hook up becomes a bit he can monetize. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Sean Patton: Tickets and info at MeSeanPatton.com, English Teacher on FXChelsea Devantez: Glamorous Trash podcast, @chelseadevantez on Insta Scott Thompson: FUBAR on Netflix, new Mouth Congress album, find info, links, and tickets at NewScottlandland.com
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Jun 30, 2025 • 43min
I Believe Fives! (w/ Danielle Perez, Bonnie McFarlane, and James Tom)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Danielle Perez, Bonnie McFarlane, and James Tom to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Danielle has two tales, one about a man in too close proximity and another about a guy who went full Shark Week, Bonnie takes a famous date to a different date she didn’t know was a date, and James goes in search of something specific but ends up watching…Pachinko. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Danielle Perez: @divadelux on socials, check out Overcompensating on AmazonBonnie McFarlane: @bonniemcfarlane on InstaJames Tom: @jamestomxo on socials, check out King Of Drag on Revry now
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Jun 23, 2025 • 21min
Speed Dates: You Are The Stones In My Pocket (w/ Tony Hale)
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actor/comedian extraordinaire Tony Hale to discuss his new podcast about unusual achievements, The Extraordinarians (with Kristen Schaal and Matt Oberg), then they talk about how Tony proposed to his wife, how love can give you superhuman strength, and the work of staying in love as you both change and grow. This is a very sweet one! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Tony Hale:@mrtonyhale on socials, new podcast The Extraordinarians every Wednesday!
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Jun 16, 2025 • 39min
ChatGHB (w/ Gottmik, Katherine Blanford, and Courtney Michelle)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Gottmik, Katherine Blanford, and Courtney Michelle to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gottmik finds himself in a Bad Dates trifecta: a liar, way too many cats, and The Substance bathroom, Katherine’s date teaches her a few lessons then hits her up for a referral, and Courtney must endure frogs, forks, and fingering. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Gottmik:@gottmik on socials, No Gorge podcast with Violet ChachkiKatherine Blanford: KatherineBlanford.com, new special Catholic CowgirlCourtney Michelle: @itscourtneymichelle on socials
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Jun 9, 2025 • 53min
The Craigslist Of Cities (w/ Gareth Reynolds, Yamaneika Saunders, and Sean O’Connor)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Gareth Reynolds, Yamaneika Saunders, and Sean O’Connor to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gareth is a kept man so he keeps his mouth shut about the raw duck, Yamaneika’s date absolutely insists that she look at every single snake on that plane, and here's just a partial list of elements from Sean’s story: Tyra Banks, 5-6 vodka sodas, and a whale puppet. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Gareth Reynolds: New show Next We Have on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube, advice show We’re Here To Help with Jake Johnson, GarethReynolds.com for tour dates Yamaneika Saunders: @yamaneika on socials, new standup special!Sean O’Connor: @seanoconz on socials, podcast Off The Records, on tour with Nikki Glaser all year
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Jun 2, 2025 • 41min
A Pair Of Hands Will Tell You (w/ Nicole Aimée Schreiber, Mike Lawrence, and Nore Davis)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Nicole Aimée Schreiber, Mike Lawrence, and Nore Davis to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nicole really likes Matzo balls and luckily her date doesn’t mind them either, Mike is bi-curious but in the end it’s just “bye,” and Nore gets introduced to red wine but in the morning lets something slip. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Nicole Aimée Schreiber: @nicoleaimee on socials Mike Lawrence: @mikelawrencecomedy on socials, Nerd Of Mouth podcastNore Davis: @noredavis on socials, noredavis.com
Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 2025 • 19min
Speed Dates: Slicing Citrus (w/ Greta Titleman)
On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with one of his favorites, the hilarious Greta Titleman, to talk about how you know the one’s the one, how you know this one’s not the one, the 80s romcoms and stand-up sex scenes that have warped her romantic perspective, and what’s making her believe in love this week (spoiler alert: the answer is VERY close to home). If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Greta Titleman: @gertiebird on Insta for tickets and tour dates, also watch Search Party, Fantasmas, Los Espookys, Problemista
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May 26, 2025 • 39min
Re-Release: Dull-Eyed Manatees (w/ Amy Miller, Guy Branum, and Kyle Ayers)
Happy Memorial Day! Please enjoy this re-release of Joel's first episode as host. On this episode, Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Amy Miller, Guy Branum, and Kyle Ayers to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Amy would rather not belong to a club that now has her as a member, Guy simply demands Stacey Dash or better, and Kyle fakes a not-allergy in order to remain on a date he isn’t enjoying, which is maybe a first for us. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Amy Miller: @amymillercomedy on Insta, @amymiller on TwitterGuy Branum: @guybranum on all social mediaKyle Ayers: @kyleayers on all social media
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May 19, 2025 • 52min
The Ol’ Cincinnati Funny Bone (w/ Pete Lee, Lili Michelle, and Rachel Scanlon)
On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Pete Lee, Lili Michelle, and Rachel Scanlon to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Pete gives us the epic tale of the threesome that never was, Lili tells a comically large story from her Year Of Yes, and Rachel is either on a date or a Make-A-Wish, it’s hard to say. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Pete Lee: @peteleepeteleepetelee on socials, tickets and tour dates at PeteLee.netLili Michelle: @lilsmichelle on socialsRachel Scanlon: @rachelscanloncomedy on socials, Two Dykes And A Mic podcast
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