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 their worst dating stories. We’ll get his advice on how to have better dates and ... Show More
Yesterday
Should You Rethink How Much You’re Drinking?
In their groundbreaking 1976 book, “How to Control Your Drinking,” William R. Miller and Ricardo F. Muñoz offered a guide for moderate alcohol use. Back then about two-thirds of American adults drank, and now about half do. As Americans drink less and question whether any amount ... Show More
55m 13s
Yesterday
Why California is Rethinking its Nuclear Exit
California’s only remaining active nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon on California’s Central Coast, was supposed to shutter in 2025, but a series of heat waves and stress on the grid prompted state leaders to keep it running through 2030. And now, as demand for electricity skyro ... Show More
55m 14s
Aug 2024
NEW HOST! RE-RELEASE: The Contrast Of The Color Of Their Hole (w/ Joel Kim Booster, Marie Faustin, Megan Gailey, and Ian Karmel)
<p>New host, more cringe dating stories! Joel Kim Booster is here to introduce himself as the new host of Bad Dates, and to invite you down memory lane as you hear his own unhinged dating story from earlier this year, when Joel was a panelist on guest host Marie Faustin’s first e ... Show More
40m 29s
Oct 2024
I Want A Bieber (w/ Anna Akana, Alex Moffat, and Justine Marino)
<p>On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Anna Akana, Alex Moffat, and Justine Marino to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Anna sifts through Sasquatches but finds one’s been hunting her, Alex’s Olive Garden hookup goes awry when someone a ... Show More
35m 24s
Dec 2024
Speed Dates: No One Ever Gets Off A Plane (w/ Matt Rogers)
<p>On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes back comedian and LEGENDARY podcaster Matt Rogers to talk about therapy revelations, the most loving couple on that desert island, and the delicate act of staying friends with an ex.</p><p><br /> </p><p>If you’v ... Show More
18m 23s
Oct 2024
Suckin’ On A Tamagotchi (w/ Jason Sklar, Nurse Blake, and Randy Sklar)
<p>On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jason Sklar, Nurse Blake, and Randy Sklar to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jason has a situation straight out of Frasier, but his date would know that reassuring pat anywhere, Nurse Blake talks ... Show More
35m 9s
Sep 2025
Absolutely Chest (w/ Laura Peek, Barry Rothbart, and Will Miles)
<p>On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Laura Peek, Barry Rothbart, and Will Miles to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laura has an amuse-bouche about a mouthful and an entrée about a square peg, Barry’s “papa” handles the situatio ... Show More
42m 16s
Dec 2024
The Sarah Paulson Corner (w/ Ali Kolbert, Brooks Wheelan, and Jared Goldstein)
<p>On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Ali Kolbert, Brooks Wheelan, and Jared Goldstein to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ali is well aware that this is unhinged behavior, but she just had to be sure, Brooks can overlook the scabies, ... Show More
32m 51s