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
Jun 26
Why Pete Hegseth is Blocking Black Officer Promotions
During his second term, President Trump has taken aim at DEI initiatives across the federal government, a focus that has been embraced by his cabinet. Deriding “affirmative action promotions,” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directly intervened to block the promotions of more t ... Show More
54m 42s
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
Jul 2025
Re-Release: Donkey Crotch (w/ Sean Patton, Chelsea Devantez, and Scott Thompson)
<p>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 p ... Show More
38m 5s
Mar 2025
Constable Nicolette Jackson (w/ Nico Carney, Johnny Pemberton, and Marsha Warfield)
<p>On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Nico Carney, Johnny Pemberton, and the legendary Marsha Warfield to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nico explains why he always looks both ways when leaving his apartment, Johnny’s date-in-law wo ... Show More
43m 14s
Apr 2025
Speed Dates: The Power Of Twinkly Lights (w/ Megan Gailey)
<p>On this Speed Dates bonus episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes his good friend, comedian and podcaster Megan Gailey, to talk about planning a wedding, the good kind of bad boy, and the small thing that’s making her believe in love this week.</p><p><br /> </p><p>Subscribe to ... Show More
17m 12s
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
Apr 2025
So Horny, So Scared (w/ Punkie Johnson, Josh Gondelman, and Skyler Higley)
<p>On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Punkie Johnson, Josh Gondelman, and Skyler Higley to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Punkie just wanted to hang out and now she’s getting bonked by a Johnson, Josh takes his date to a movie but b ... Show More
40m 25s