Best L.A. Times | Wondery Podcasts (2024)

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What If The Niners Drafted Aaron Rodgers? | 8 33:49

2h ago33:49

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Before promoting the benefits of ayahuasca and considering Vice Presidential bids, Aaron Rodgers was one of the most hyped quarterbacks entering the 2005 NFL Draft. Rodgers was widely expected to go to his childhood team, The 49ers, but ended up waiting out an awkward draft night until the Packers finally picked him up. Rodgers became a Green Bay l…

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Re-Release: That’s How Wolves Say Goodbye (w/ Rachael Harris, Elna Baker, and Morgan Jay) 43:52

2d ago43:52

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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. 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…

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SmartLess Media Presents: Pretty Sure I Can Fly with Johnny Knoxville & Elna Baker 6:43

7d ago6:43

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Pretty Sure I Can Fly is a humorous exploration of things that had never been done, until someone did them. It’s a series of weekly conversations about what it takes to break through the barrier of “impossible” and set new standards for human limitation. Pretty Sure I Can Fly is like going to history class, except your teachers are actor, stuntman,…

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What If The Bears Drafted Patrick Mahomes? | 7 38:27

3d ago38:27

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What do Patrick Mahomes and DJ Khaled Have in common? All they do is win, no matter what. Mahomes has three rings and counting and is on a breakneck pace to become the GOAT. But, what if the Chicago Bears drafted Mahomes instead of trading up to snag Mitch Trubisky (*this is a real thing that actually happened). Would Mahomes have led the Windy Cit…

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Re-Release: Let's Get Messy (w/ Ian Fidance, Jordan Jensen, and Jeff Hiller) 39:32

10d ago39:32

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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. 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 mo…

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What If Tiger’s Marriage Didn’t Fall Apart in ‘09? | 6 37:00

10d ago37:00

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Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of his generation, but he might have been even “greater-er” if not for that infamous Thanksgiving night of 2009. Following Tiger’s tabloid-worthy cheating scandal and ambient induced car crash, Woods took a hiatus at the height of his powers, forever changing the trajectory of golf. If Tiger kept on rolling in ‘09…

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Re-Release: We All Heard Carl: Live in LA (w/ Sarah Silverman, Jillian Bell, and Mae Martin) 55:36

17d ago55:36

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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. 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 p…

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Listen Now: The Big Flop 4:27

17d ago4:27

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The Wing was supposed to be a model for feminist social clubs, built on activism, inclusion, and self-care. But instead, The Wing became a glaring example of toxic girlboss culture and workplace discrimination. On each episode of Wondery’s podcast The Big Flop, comedians join host Misha Brown to chronicle one of the biggest pop-culture fails of all…

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What If Chris Webber Didn’t Call Timeout? | 5 25:28

17d ago25:28

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Chris Webber might be one of the best college basketball players of all time, but he’s still best known for the one play he’d love to forget. When Webber called an illegal timeout in the 1993 NCAA championship game, he cost Michigan a championship and brought about the abrupt end of The Fab Five. But what if Webber never called timeout? Would Michi…

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Re-Release: Winter Bush (w/ Ophira Eisenberg and Kurt Braunohler) 40:38

18d ago40:38

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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Ophira Eisenberg and Kurt Braunohler 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…

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What If Barry Bonds Signed With The Yankees? | 4 31:23

24d ago31:23

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The legendary but scandal-ridden career of Barry Bonds could’ve taken a very different turn if he’d signed with the Yankees, not the Giants, as a free agent in ‘92. The alternate reality of Bonds playing in pinstripes sets off a butterfly effect that changes the entire baseball landscape and begs pressing questions like: Would Barry have even neede…

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Re-Release: Keep It Slick (w/ Heather McMahan, Adam Ray, and Stacy Traub) 43:44

1M ago43:44

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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Heather McMahan, Adam Ray, and Stacy Traub to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Heather tells us about the banker who hankered to keep it slippery, Adam ponders a literal and me…

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What If Jordan Missed The Shot Against Georgetown? | 3 30:51

1M ago30:51

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Michael Jordan’s iconic career may have taken a different route had he missed his first big shot. Not the game winner in Utah, not the dagger vs The Cavs, but the jumper to ice the ‘82 NCAA championship for North Carolina. If that ball rims out, does MJ lose his confidence and swagger? Does Georgetown become the greatest college basketball dynasty …

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Re-Release: Yum Yum Two Scoops Perfect!: Live in NYC (w/ London Hughes, Zach Zimmerman, and Michael Cruz Kayne) 54:27

1M ago54:27

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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this special LIVE episode, 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 picni…

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What If The NBA Didn’t Veto The Chris Paul Trade? | 2 31:06

1M ago31:06

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What if the best backcourt in NBA history was one that never existed? Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier dive head first into the infamous Chis Paul trade that never was! When then NBA commissioner David Stern vetoed the CP3 to The Lakers trade for “basketball reasons” sports fans were left wondering what could’ve been. Thankfully, Trey and Kevin are her…

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What If Drew Brees Didn’t Fail His Physical In Miami? | 1 33:15

1M ago33:15

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This week on the inaugural episode of Alternate Routes: How one failed physical altered the landscapes of the NFL and college football forever! Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier re-examine what would’ve happened if Drew Brees bypassed New Orleans for Miami and teamed up with Nick Saban to form a QB-coach combination to rival Brady-Belichick. It almost h…

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Re-Release: The Fart That Broke My Heart (w/ Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, and Hanna Dickinson) 38:30

1M ago38:30

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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, and Hanna Dickinson to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jack bottles it up over a broken bottle, Katherine explains why sometimes you SHOULD go …

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“Baba Gets To Go In The Lounge” with Sabrina Jalees | 39 29:57

1M ago29:57

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This week comedian Sabrina Jalees joins Megan, Chris, and Kurt LIVE! They love their kids, BUT…did our parents just not give a shit or are we the crazy ones? Kurt reminisces about the good old days as a 12 year old smoking heaters and flipping through porn in the Dayton airport because his parents thought sending an unaccompanied minor on a flight …

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Introducing: Alternate Routes With Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier 1:53

2M ago1:53

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What if the NBA never vetoed the Chris Paul trade to the Lakers? What if the Seahawks ran the ball on the one yard line in the Super Bowl? Could a coin flip have landed Magic in Chicago, Michael in LA and made Charles Barkley the first Black President? Wait, what?!! Questions like these have broken the brains of sports fans since the beginning of t…

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Re-Release: Prime Ho Days (w/ Amy Miller, Phoebe Robinson, and Sam Richardson) 44:47

2M ago44:47

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February? No, no. Date-U-Ary! For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. 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 w…

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"I Registered for a Gucci Diaper Bag" with Colton Underwood | 38 40:36

2M ago40:36

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This week Colton Underwood joins Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They love their kids, BUT….why are our closets bursting with thousands of dollars of unused baby crap that we all thought was vital to keep our babies alive when all we needed was a blanket and boobs? Megan recalls the panic items she threw on her baby registry when Conrad was born including …

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Re-Release: Frozen Tips and Kissing Cousins (w/ Nikki Glaser and Esther Povitsky) 37:04

2M ago37:04

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February? No, no. Date-U-Ary! For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes, this week introduced by our guest Esther Povitsky! Check out Esther's new film Drugstore June, in select theaters from 2/23: https://www.drugstorejune.com On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians …

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“They’ll Learn Sea Shanties and Scrimshaw ” with John Hodgman | 37 47:56

2M ago47:56

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This week comedian and actor John Hodgman joins Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They love their kids, BUT…why are we putting the pressure on ourselves to take out a mortgage to send our kids to a school where the main subject is shapes? Chris went to an open house at a prestigious school that is part Hogwarts, part Clyvedon Castle and he was ready to spill…

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Re-Release: The Whispers...Of Tyrese (w/ Zoe Lister-Jones, Lamorne Morris, and Adam Pally) 47:24

2M ago47:24

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February? No, no. Date-U-Ary! For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Zoe Lister-Jones, Lamorne Morris, and Adam Pally to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Zoe tells us about a suitor who couldn't pass up a free meal, Lamorne t…

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“I’m Not An Australian YouTuber With Frosted Tips” with Baron Vaughn | 36 38:38

2M ago38:38

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This week comedian and actor Baron Vaughn joins Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They love their kids, BUT…why are we worrying about what a six year old is going to be when they grow up? Kurt got a chance to go to career day at Olive’s school and show all the kids what a comedian’s life is like. And while the tough toddler crowd didn’t appreciate Kurt’s jok…

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Re-Release: Other People Soup (w/ Sabrina Wu, Catherine Cohen, and Gavin Crawford) 53:30

2M ago53:30

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February? No, no. Date-U-Ary! For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. 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. Sabr…

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“We Had Sex Roughly Around The Same Time” with Nick Thune | 35 41:11

2M ago41:11

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This week, comedian Nick Thune joins Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They all love their kids, BUT… Do we really need to be friends with their friends' parents? We've already been through grade school, high school, college, and the workplace, and we've made ALL the friends we need at this point. We're pretty set by now. Or, are we? During a family trip to …

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The Best Worst Bad Dates Of 2023 - Part 2 (w/ Steph Tolev and Gianmarco Soresi) 36:59

3M ago36:59

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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) w…

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“Mama’s Night For Me!” with Adam Cayton-Holland | 34 46:48

3M ago46:48

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This week comedian Adam Cayton-Holland joins Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They love their kids, BUT…parents are allowed to have a favorite child (admit it, we all do) but who gave them the right to have a favorite parent!? Megan got one little illness that put her out of commission for a few days and all of the sudden she’s knocked down the parental ran…

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The Best Worst Bad Dates Of 2023 - Part 1 (w/ Steph Tolev and Gianmarco Soresi) 35:27

3M ago35:27

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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. Next week: we count down the Top …

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“Un Día a La Vez” with Aida Rodriguez | 33 37:21

3M ago37:21

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This week comedian Aida Rodriguez joins Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They love their kids, BUT…how are we expected to be stable, emotional pillars to our kids when we’re falling apart ourselves? (Tissue Warning!) Chris shares some bad news with the group about his mom’s recent cancer diagnosis and struggles with the duality of needing to be both a heart…

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Give It To Pinecone! (w/ Meghan and Ryan Trainor) 34:04

3M ago34:04

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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. If you’…

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“I Think Waffles Are Very Healthy” with Noah Gardenswartz & Ester Steinberg | 32 40:44

3M ago40:44

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This week, comedians (and married couple!) Noah Gardenswartz and Ester Steinberg join Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They love their kids, BUT…how is it possible to be the gentle, warm, and caring parents we all aspire to be while we’re in a raging fight with our spouse? After Megan’s husband forgets his passport on a recent family trip, she finds herself…

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Sir, This Wine Tastes Like Grapes (w/ Kerri Kenney-Silver, Cedric Yarbrough, & David Wain) 35:33

3M ago35:33

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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 …

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“I’m Going To Decrease Your Treats” with Eugene Mirman | 31 40:29

3M ago40:29

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Happy New Year Buttheads! This week comedian Eugene Mirman joins Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They love their kids, BUT…why are even our best intentions twisted and used against us by our sadistic children? When Kurt asks his kids how their day at school was, they clamp up like a couple of Cold War era Soviet Spies under a hot interrogation light. Kurt’…

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EPISODE 2: Moscow 14:10

3M ago14:10

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Reporting dire news out of America and at home, Russian news anchor Viktor Antonov attempts to guide his audience through what may be the beginning of the end. Everywhere is a battlefield.‘SIGN OFF’ is a branded podcast from LA Times Studios paid for by Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment in support of the film ‘I.S.S.’ only in theaters January 19…

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Speed Dates: Bananas Tales (w/ Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes) 14:26

3M ago14:26

14:26

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. Follow Kurt on social media @kurtbraunohler, check out…

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EPISODE 1: Minot 15:36

3M ago15:36

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Following a wave of cyber attacks against the U.S., news anchor Maria Mason finds herself at the center of an escalating crisis where the International Space Station emerges as a strategic foothold.‘SIGN OFF’ is a scripted, branded podcast from LA Times Studios paid for by Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment in support of the film ‘I.S.S.’ only in…

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Chicken Fainter (w/ Laura Benanti, Zainab Johnson, and Sophie Buddle) 36:40

3M ago36:40

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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. If you’ve had a bad date y…

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Speed Dates: Red Flags and Dealbreakers (w/ Jared Freid) 16:00

4M ago16:00

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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. Follow Jared on social media @jaredf…

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Biology Is Sickening (w/ Atsuko Okatsuka, Nicky Urban, and Blair Socci) 35:34

4M ago35:34

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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. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 9…

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Speed Dates: Weird Holidates (w/ Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes) 17:15

4M ago17:15

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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.” Follow Kurt on social media @kurtbraunohler, check out the Ban…

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Holiday Re-Release: Rickety Cat (w/ Paul Feig, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Thomas Lennon) 49:17

4M ago49:17

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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 day…

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“Ozzy Osbourne Would Be A Great Santa” with Jack Osbourne | 30 37:38

4M ago37:38

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This week, Jack Osbourne joins Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They love their kids, BUT…Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s the most expensive time of the year! Megan finds out that no matter if it’s Los Angeles or Indianapolis, Santa is still going to shake you down and get what’s his. Gone are the days of taking your kids to the mall for a free picture with the cigarette …

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Speed Dates: Holidating Advice (w/ Zach Zimmerman) 16:22

4M ago16:22

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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. Follow Zach on social media @zzimmerman, check out a copy of his bo…

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Sometimes Balls Get Hungry (w/ Joe DeRosa and Sal Vulcano) 35:08

4M ago35:08

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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 ri…

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“We're Not Having Sex, We're Eating Pretzel Bites” with The Dumb Dads | 29 43:26

4M ago43:26

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This week, Kevin Laferriere and Evan Berger aka The Dumb Dads, join Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They love their kids, BUT…remember when you and the other person who helped make those little time-sucks were friends!? This week is all about making sure we’re carving out time for our OG’s, the ones who were here before kids - our spouses. When Chris’ baby…

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Speed Dates: The Way To A Man’s Heart… (w/ Zach Noe Towers) 13:35

4M ago13:35

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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. Make sure to check out Zach’s podcast, After Hours with Zach Noe Towers, and, if you missed it, his previous episode of Bad Dates (also featuring Priyanka and Greta Titelman). …

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Namaste Away From Me (w/ Rob Cohen, Maria Bamford, and Paul Greenberg) 44:27

4M ago44:27

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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. If you’ve had a bad date you’d…

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“Where Are The Children For Me To Take Care Of?” with Danielle Fishel | 28 43:51

5M ago43:51

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This week, actress Danielle Fishel joins Megan, Chris, and Kurt. They love their kids, BUT…even when they’re away from their own kids, they can’t shut off that parenting switch. Megan whisked off to Catalina for a kids-free girls' weekend but forgot to leave the parenting brain at home. When she came across two little kids it was goodbye “Let’s do …

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