No band may better reflect the multicultural, gender-expansive exuberance of the Bay Area dream than Sly and the Family Stone. A new documentary “Sly Lives (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” explores the life and context of Vallejo’s brilliant, charismatic and troubled bandleader. We talk with the film’s creators and participants about the gifts Sly gave the ... Show More
Yesterday
E. Jean Carroll on Being 'One Woman vs. a President'
Journalist E. Jean Carroll has won two multimillion-dollar judgments against President Trump for sexual abuse and defamation. Her new memoir, “Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President,” is a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to sue a U.S. President: the toll it took, and how ... Show More
53m 43s
Jul 10
Forum from the Archives: Mac Barnett on Why Picture Books are Real Literature
As the Library of Congress’s new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Bay Area children’s author Mac Barnett wants to reframe how we think about picture books. With his platform, “Behold the Picture Book,” he’s championing the vital role picture books play in engagi ... Show More
58m 19s
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)
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 epis ... Show More
40m 29s
Jul 7
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 pris ... Show More
38m 5s
Mar 2025
Constable Nicolette Jackson (w/ Nico Carney, Johnny Pemberton, and Marsha Warfield)
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 would ... Show More
43m 14s
Apr 17
Speed Dates: The Power Of Twinkly Lights (w/ Megan Gailey)
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. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel fo ... Show More
17m 12s
Dec 2024
The Sarah Paulson Corner (w/ Ali Kolbert, Brooks Wheelan, and Jared Goldstein)
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, bu ... Show More
32m 51s
Apr 23
A FEAR DUMP Ft. Joel Kim Booster | Episode 166
The incredible and hilarious Joel Kim Booster is here this week!! Joel and Drew talk being labeled as an “alt comedian”, getting unsolicited notes on Fire Island, how Joel met his fiance on vacation, college quidditch teams, managing call centers, eating salad with confidence, Dr ... Show More
1h 26m
Apr 7
So Horny, So Scared (w/ Punkie Johnson, Josh Gondelman, and Skyler Higley)
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 by t ... Show More
40m 25s