Bad Dates

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.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Paul Feig (Spy, Bridesmaids), Wendi McLendon-Covey (Bridesmaids, Reno 911), and Thomas Lennon (Reno 911, A Night At The Museum) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Paul tells us how his sexy cowboy plan almost got him trampled, Wendi talks about a cat who shat in the middle of her dude chat, and Tom goes on a ten day date that was nine days of hell. Plus, Jameela reads a listener letter about a blind date derailed by the unexpected visitor behind Door Number 2.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Nikki Glaser (The Nikki Glaser Podcast, FBOY Island) and Esther Povitsky (My Pleasure, Dollface) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Nikki takes us on a ghosting rollercoaster, Esther’s blind double date goes the opposite of good, and we learn a lot about the dealbreaker that is “Cool Beans.” Plus, a letter from a listener rattles off a truly heroic series of her top dating disasters.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Zoe Lister-Jones (The Craft: Legacy, Life In Pieces), Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Game Night), and Adam Pally (Sonic The Hedgehog, 101 Places To Party Before You Die) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Zoe tells us about a suitor who couldn't pass up a free meal, Lamorne talks about falling for a woman on the lam, and losing his date to a man in slow motion, then Adam describes a date night fight with audience involvement. Plus a letter from a listener describes a prom prevented per parental proclivities.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians London Hughes (To Catch A Dick) and Grace Campbell (A Show About MEn) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. London declares her intention to find a boyfriend by Thanksgiving and tells us about the dishonest car that bagged a dissatisfied star, then Grace talks about shagging to socialize her dog and a date that took six months. Finally, our listener emails tell us about dates gone awry through lactation obsession, coke benders, and unexpected third wheels.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Celeste Barber (The Letdown, Challenge Accepted) and Jinkx Monsoon (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Chicago) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Celeste talks about a rude dude's bawdy wordplay, Jinkx tells us about an important item lost in a sensitive location, and a letter from a listener recounts the incredible story of the world’s least-aware Brad.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Ophira Eisenberg (Ask Me Another, Queer As Folk) and Kurt Braunohler (The Big Sick, Barbarian) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ophira tells us how her date's bed was covered with the worst kind of sex toy, and Kurt begs a girl to believe he is not a dummy. Plus, Jameela reads two listener letters about how loose birds mean mucho turds, and the wrong question to axe a lady.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Mae Martin, (The Flight Attendant, Taskmaster), A.D. Miles (Wet Hot American Summer, Childrens Hospital) and Sabrina Jalees (Search Party, Carol’s Second Act) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Mae tells us how their seven minutes in heaven went to hell, A.D. has a picnic that is anything but, and Sabrina gets an unwanted jungle escort. Plus, we play an amazing listener voice mail that’s high in Vitamin C, the wrong way.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Jack Whitehall (Travels With My Father, Fresh Meat), Katherine Ryan (8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Duchess), and Hanna Dickinson (Get Money, Tales From The Trip) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jack bottles it up over a broken bottle, Katherine explains why sometimes you SHOULD go home again, and Hanna’s date offers her an unexpected injection. Plus, Jameela shares a listener letter about the worst kind of fashion accessory.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Heather McMahan (Bone, Marry, Bury, Love Hard), Adam Ray (American Vandal, Good On Paper), and Stacy Traub (Black-ish, The Real O’Neals) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Heather tells us about the banker who hankered to keep it slippery, Adam ponders a literal and metaphorical open door, then Stacy’s "Gorilla Time" leads her to a low point on the high seas.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Roy Wood Jr (The Death Of Dick Long, Space Force) and Beth Stelling (Rutherford Falls, We Called Your Mom) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Roy tells us about Mapquesting his way to a dangerous hookup, and a down low situation that almost blew up, Jameela dishes about a challenging date in chicken duds conducted in the dark, and Beth introduces us to “The Vapist.”

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Akilah Hughes (Bob’s Burgers, What A Day), Iliza Shlesinger (Good On Paper, Dollface), and Hari Kondabolu (The Problem With Apu, Snack Vs Chef) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Akilah tells us how her date put his foot down and was still hungry for more, Iliza takes a chance at Christmas but gets coal in her stocking, and Hari bravely recounts a double-booking nightmare.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Tig Notaro (One Mississippi, Star Trek: Discovery), Susan Yeagley (Parks and Recreation, Mascots), and Kevin Nealon (Man with a Plan, Weeds) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Tig gets all dressed up for a real swinger, Susan learns the true price of a discount date, and Kevin may be Bachelor Number 3, but things turn into a real Number 2.

On this special LIVE episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians London Hughes, Zach Zimmerman, and Michael Cruz Kayne to the Paradise Club in New York City to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. London catches a dream ride to a nightmare picnic, Zach’s date beats a hasty escape, and Michael shows how far he'd jump for love.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Krystyna Hutchinson & Corinne Fisher (the Guys We F****d podcast), and Kyle Kinane (Paradise PD, Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Corinne tells us about getting funky with a guy who really beat himself up over his non-functioning monkey, Krystyna prepares to bed Superman but a medical emergency might be her Kryptonite, and Kyle describes the sh*ttiest vacation ever, literally.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Jenny Zigrino (Pause with Sam Jay, FabUless), Vir Das (Whiskey Cavalier, Fresh Off The Boat), and Kelsey Cook (Wrists Of Fury) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jenny tries to take care of business surrounded by four legs of fury, Vir Das tells us about a sweaty date that got hot for the wrong reason, and Kelsey loses something in the translation.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Ego Nwodim (Roar, Lyle Lyle Crocodile), Rosebud Baker (Life & Beth, That Damn Michael Che), and David Cross (Arrested Development, You Hurt My Feelings) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ego brings it with a tale about something she can’t un-hear, Rosebud likes it loud but not that loud, and David books a date in the old Grey Bar Hotel.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Naomi Ekperigin (2 Dope Queens, Mythic Quest), Danielle Pinnock (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Ghosts), and Shea Couleé (RuPaul’s Drag Race) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Naomi’s get-go gets frustrated by geckos, Danielle’s ex stiffs the check, and Shea learns the importance of maintaining eye contact.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Michelle Buteau (First Wives Club, Clerks III), Josh Johnson (The Daily Show, Hashtag), and Jordan Carlos (Everything Is Trash, The Drew Barrymore Show) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Michelle’s cab fun is hampered by the wrong gum, and she makes a fetish ditch that leads to an upgrade switch, Josh goes mini golf cruising with a maximum bruiser, and Jordan tells us about the fender bender that was a prom night upender.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Tim Baltz (The Righteous Gemstones, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$), Milana Vayntrub (This Is Us, Werewolves Within), and Ali Lu (Crowd Sourced Sketch Show) to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Tim’s fantasy French engagement becomes purging with no abatement, Milana’s pre-game groove finds her marooned in the powder room, and Ali’s date goes from doc to dog, and somehow gets worse.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Matteo Lane, Bob The Drag Queen, and Margaret Cho to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Matteo experiences “La Dolce Nervosa,” Bob makes a splash, and Margaret guides us through a marathon of madness

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Ian Fidance, Jordan Jensen, and Jeff Hiller to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ian proves everybody has a price, especially when it involves pizza, Jordan uses a window for more than fresh air, and Jeff stumbles onto a very awkward birthday celebration.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Jordan Firstman, Catherine Cohen, and Alex English to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jordan tells us about a German date that got foggy in the bad way, Catherine gets the gift of hives but not the bee kind, and Alex gets all choked up to America’s tiniest song bird.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Sam Morril, Sam Jay, and Steph Tolev to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sam M has an uninvited visitor, Sam Jay has two uninvited visitors, and Steph receives an uninvited medical procedure that will haunt your dreams.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Rachael Harris, Elna Baker, and Morgan Jay to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Rachael’s date comes with strings attached, Elna should’ve brought a flea collar, and Morgan debuts his new single “Sex Party (Let’s Go).”

On this special LIVE episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Sarah Silverman, Jillian Bell, and Mae Martin to the stage at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sarah’s Carl is marooned up a particular creek with no paddle, but it’s the chocolate-covered fruitsicle that will be his downfall. Jillian’s Carl engineers an adorable meet cute, but unfortunately bad dates come in threes. Mae’s Carl tucks them in as snug as a bug in a rug, but something sinister lurks below the duvet. Plus, two of our audience members tell us about their own Carls.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Aya Cash, Rob Cohen, and Allison Raskin to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Aya tells how dressing like an elf led to trouble on a very high shelf, Rob goes on patrol with trouble, and Allison is forced to watch the original DVD.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Daphnique Springs, Tone Bell, and GaTa to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Daphnique’s date divulges desires during the day shift, Tone’s mate is late for a very important date, and GaTa’s Italian stallion bobs and weaves at the Four Seasons.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Gianmarco Soresi, Dan Ahdoot, and Anna Drezen to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gianmarco prowls the streets with telltale cheeks, Dan scrambles up a half-baked alternative, and Anna’s cemetery date threatens to tip into the crypt.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Zach Noe Towers, Greta Titelman, and Priyanka to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Zach’s parking lot make-out is more gore than score, Greta tries to double-dip but the night comes unzipped, and Priyanka goes looking for love in several wrong places.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Peppermint, Ellie Kemper, and Zarna Garg to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Peppermint’s hookup has a hygiene routine that’s beyond extreme, Ellie’s date dances like nobody’s watching, even though everybody’s watching, and Zarna is a woman on a mission to make arrangements.

On this special LIVE episode of Bad Dates from the Just For Laughs Festival in Toronto, Jameela welcomes comedians Sabrina Wu, Catherine Cohen, and Gavin Crawford to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sabrina scratches and scratches but barely gets below the surface, Catherine serves up regretful sex three ways, and Gavin unexpectedly learns his worth. Plus, two audience members offer their stories live.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Russell Howard, Raanan Hershberg, and Sarah Cooper to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Russell gets underwhelmed under the bridge, Raanan’s virginity is decided by the flip of a coin, and Sarah tells us about her unsatisfying attempt to land the f*** of the Irish.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Amy Miller, Phoebe Robinson, and Sam Richardson to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Amy’s date is a walking red flag who wants the weight of the world on his shoulders, Phoebe receives unsolicited career advice, and Sam loses it in the front seat.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Leanne Morgan, Franchesca Ramsey, and Leslie Liao to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Leanne has trouble opening up until she really opens up, Franchesca’s date does a disingenuous dance of deception, and Leslie recalls one date who was way too relaxed, and one who was incapable of relaxing.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Emma Willmann, Teri Hatcher, and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Emma attempts to cut through the clutter but ends up on a date with another, Teri’s date crosses state lines as their connection unwinds, and Anjelah goes from stickup to side piece. This podcast was a VERY successful business meeting.

Welcome to Speed Dates, a brand new bite-sized series of tales from the world of Bad Dates. On this episode, Jameela welcomes comedian Grace Campbell to discuss the British phenomenon known as "The Ick." Not quite as severe as a Red Flag, often not logical, sometimes entirely trivial, let’s talk about those moments that stop any hope of romance right in its tracks.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Laura Kightlinger, Brad Williams, and Caroline Baniewicz to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laura butters up the band then slides into danger, Brad has his hands full with a non-consensual snake, and Caroline’s date needs you to know he forgot the tip, like right now.

On this episode of Speed Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Grace Campbell, Laura Kightlinger, Brad Williams, and Caroline Baniewicz to discuss the right time to bring a partner home for the holidays, and all the strangest break-ups and walk-ins they’ve experienced over the holiday season.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Moshe Kasher, Rachel Feinstein, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Moshe swiped where others should have wiped, Rachel suffers a surfeit of second outfits, and Joyelle’s date kills the vibe when he offers Cos as his cause.

On this episode, Jameela welcomes comedian Grace Campbell to share her opinions about the best and worst ways to break up, and to talk about dating under the influence.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Maria Bamford, Paul Greenberg, and Bad Dates series creator Rob Cohen to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Rob goes on a blind date but leaves in a blind rage, Maria meets a dream guy who taps out when she needs a ride, and Paul swallows when he should have split.

On this episode of Speed Dates, Jameela welcomes comedian Zach Noe Towers to share his stories of epic date fails, dating a couple, kittenfishing, and everything in between.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Joe DeRosa and Sal Vulcano to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Joe goes out with a ten, but the argument goes up to eleven, and Sal’s date is FULLY vested in her 401k, and will have the surf and turf. Then, a listener writes in about a date that was going so well, until she got it right in the kisser.

On this episode of Speed Dates, Jameela welcomes comedian Zach Zimmerman to answer holiday-themed dating advice questions from you, the listener! They talk about bringing drugs to Thanksgiving, offer advice for the quietest holiday smash, and agree you should always run the shower.

On this seasonal re-release of our second episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Paul Feig, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Thomas Lennon to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Paul tells us how his sexy cowboy plan almost got trampled, Wendi talks about a cat who shat in the middle of her dude chat, and Tom goes on a ten day date that was nine days of hell.

On this episode of Speed Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians and hosts of the Bananas podcast, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes, to answer your weird holiday dating questions, give their advice about breaking up before or after the season, and leave haunted by the phrase “The Big Brown.”

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Atsuko Okatsuka, Nicky Urban, and Blair Socci to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Atsuko’s Taco Tuesday becomes a condo melee, Nicky serves bodily breakdowns two ways, and Blair just can’t shake Techno Ron Weasley.

On this episode of Speed Dates, Jameela welcomes comedian and co-host of the U Up? podcast, Jared Freid, to talk about some truly unsettling dealbreakers, and answer your questions about holiday-related red flags. Plus, Jameela tells the story of eating an entire birthday cake alone in a cemetery, don’t miss it.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Laura Benanti, Zainab Johnson and Sophie Buddle to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laura’s people-pleasing leads to a date she will Never Forget, Zainab learns she has “lose your mind” beauty, and the panel discover just how high Sophie’s red flag threshold was set.

On this episode of Speed Dates, Jameela welcomes back comedians and hosts of the Bananas podcast, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes, to discuss the weirdest dating stories they’ve come across on their show. And later, Scotty has a first date story of his own that’s stranger than syence fyction.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Kerri Kenney-Silver, Cedric Yarbrough, and David Wain to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Kerri is all aboard and then all overboard as the Wine Train leaves the station, Cedric’s date delivers him an uncommissioned line of merch, and an indecent (and highly-priced) proposal emerges from David’s past.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes siblings, songwriters, and podcasters Meghan and Ryan Trainor to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Meghan’s first makeout becomes an unsettling form of takeout, Ryan does everything he can to save that Uber rating, and a listener letter recounts the strangest Christmas we’ve EVER heard.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes fan favorite guests Steph Tolev and Gianmarco Soresi to review the 10 best worst bad date stories from our first year. This week, they hear clips from entries 10-6 on the countdown, including rickety cats, leaky roofs, short sweaters, barbells, and gory shopping trips.

On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes fan favorite guests Steph Tolev and Gianmarco Soresi to review the 10 best worst bad date stories from our first year. This week, they hear clips from entries 5-1 on the countdown, including werewolf men, post-coital opinions, car phone disasters, a molement in time, and the #1 (or should that be #2) worst date of the year.