About this episode

In this episode, host Joel Kim Booster and guests discuss their most iconic dating fiascos.

The Bad Dates feed is under construction! While we're busy laying the groundwork for the next few weeks (we said GROUNDWORK), please enjoy a few of our favorite recent episodes. In this installment, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes guests X Mayo, Danny Jolles, and Blair Socci to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. X made ALL the effort on a first date, Danny has a pretty rough miscommunication at a party, and three-timer Blair’s plan is simple: confuse and confound until they forget. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 X Mayo: @80dollarsandasuitcase on Insta, Who Made The Potato Salad?, Wonder Man, Loot Season 3Danny Jolles: @dannyjolles on socialsBlair Socci: @blairsocci on socials, Spaced Out With Blair Socci podcast

People in this episode

Host: Joel Kim Booster

Guests: X Mayo, Danny Jolles, Blair Socci

Topics covered

• dating
• comedy
• fiascos
• miscommunication
• relationships

Keywords

• dating disasters
• comedy podcast
• first date
• miscommunication
• iconic stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SmartLess Media

Products: SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates

Books & works: Loot Season 3, Who Made The Potato Salad?, Spaced Out With Blair Socci

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