Scared to Propose for a YEAR?? w/ David Cross | First Date with Lauren Compton

About this episode

David Cross joins Lauren Compton to discuss his unique love story and the challenges of proposing.

The End is here! Ari's new storytelling show is $5.99 per episode at https://theend.ymhstudios.com/ There's a total of 7 episodes for you to enjoy! Check out Joe DeRosa's new podcast Vile and Horrendous Pull up a chair and listen to what Joe does best: piss and moan! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWvLI8xCAa0 Check out David Cross’ new special The End of the Beginning of the End and catch him on tour: https://officialdavidcross.com SPONSORS: - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/firstdate - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date David Cross joins First Date with Lauren Compton and proves that even smart people can absolutely bungle a love story. He talks about grinding new material in New York, dating in entertainment, and how he somehow almost missed his wife… twice. From an awkward first attempt to meet her, to randomly running into her again, to carrying an engagement ring for over a year like a psycho before finally proposing. They get into their three-day wedding at a kids camp, raising a baby, skipping the night…

People in this episode

Host: Lauren Compton

Guest: David Cross

Topics covered

• proposing
• relationships
• comedy
• storytelling
• dating
• entertainment

Keywords

• David Cross
• proposal
• relationships
• comedy
• engagement
• wedding
• dating

Sponsors

NOCD, Shopify

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: YMH Studios

Books & works: The End of the Beginning of the End, Vile and Horrendous

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