On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Heather McMahan and Brandon Kyle Goodman and actress Melissa Barrera to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Heather relates an explosive backstory in which she’s left hanging at Cirque du Soleil, then tells us about the intervention that brought her hobby to a grinding halt, Brando ... Show More
Sep 14
New Parent Turn-Ons (w/ Natasha Leggero & Sabrina Jalees)
Joel sits down with the co-hosts of the parenting podcast Good Enough. They discuss what new turn-on has emerged in their partners since becoming parents, and it goes places. The group spirals into a full circumcision debate ("uncut energy," designer dicks, and whether Gen Alpha ... Show More
52m 33s
Sep 7
The Basics of Hate-Scrolling (w/ Yassir Lester, Chelsea Devantez, & Alaska Thunderfuck)
Joel Kim Booster brings together three guests he’s almost scared to put in the same room — writer/actor Yassir Lester, writer-director Chelsea Devantez, and Drag Race All Star Season 2 Winner, Alaska Thunderfuck — to dig into how online identity messes with real-life relationship ... Show More
58m 50s
Aug 31
Fridge Girl (w/Johnny Pemberton and Beth Stelling)
Joel is joined by Johnny Pemberton (Fallout, Superstore, Mermaid) and Beth Stelling (Girl Daddy) to dig into one of dating's messiest questions: can you actually stay friends with an ex? The trio trade stories on staying in touch with old flames, meeting a partner's exes, why pro ... Show More
58m 13s
Jan 2025
Comedian Joel Kim Booster on ‘Bad Dates’ and Why He’s a ‘Rude Little Pig’
You might have seen Los Angeles-based comedian Joel Kim Booster in the Maya Rudolph series “Loot,” or enjoyed his “Pride and Prejudice” adaptation “Fire Island,” set on the eponymous gay vacation spot. His latest project is hosting the podcast “Bad Dates,” where comedians share t ... Show More
55m 43s
Mar 2021
"Average-looking & Rich" (w/ Luenell & Kym Whitley)
Get into it, because this episode goes off the rails! I’m sitting down with the original bad girl of comedy, Luenell, who you know from Borat, Dolemite is My Name, and Coming 2 America. We’re also joined by the lovely Kym Whitley, Hollywood’s go-to girl for comedy. She’s been in ... Show More
1h 22m
May 2022
Eating Cheetos on the Floor of the Met Gala with Kelly Mantle and Katya
Actor, drag queen, comedian, & musician Kelly Mantle visits Katya in her dark layer of sewing and sequins! They discuss Kelly's experience on the Trixie and Katya Live tour, her ridiculously long IMDb page, and the self-confidence perils of acting alongside genetically-perfect Ho ... Show More
1 h