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Mar 2023
42m 12s

Opening Night (w/ Sean Hayes and Conan O...

SmartLess Media
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On the premiere episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Sean Hayes (SmartLess, Will & Grace) & Conan O’Brien (Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sean tells us tales of Chicago, bears, and glue traps, Conan talks about an opening night that never was, plus Jameela tells her own story of an attempted hookup that ended in a 911 call before it even began. 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.


Conan O’Brien hosts the podcast Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, available wherever you get your podcasts. Sean Hayes stars in the new play “Good Night, Oscar” on Broadway now, and he’s one of the hosts of SmartLess, the number one comedy podcast in the world.

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