Joel Kim Booster

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  1. Speed Dates: SF Sketchfest Special!! (w/ Janet Varney)

    4D AGO

    Speed Dates: SF Sketchfest Special!! (w/ Janet Varney)

    On an all-new Speed Date, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with the fabulous Janet Varney (Avatar: Braving The Elements, Stan Against Evil, You’re The Worst) to talk about the 23rd year of the comedy festival she co-founded, SF Sketchfest, where you can see Bad Dates live at Cobb’s Comedy Club on Sunday, February 1st!! They’ll get into the origin of the festival, Janet’s favorite events they’ve ever hosted, everything you won’t want to miss in this year’s lineup, and the magic of San Francisco and its dialed-in comedy crowds.   Check out the SF Sketchfest lineup HERE for tickets!   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for full episodes.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates.   Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Janet Varney: @thejvclub on Insta, Avatar: Braving The Elements Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    38 min
  2. Split The Wicks (w/ Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Alec Flynn, and Miranda Meadows)

    JAN 5

    Split The Wicks (w/ Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Alec Flynn, and Miranda Meadows)

    On an all-new panel episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Alec Flynn, and Miranda Meadows to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Mary Elizabeth’s fairy tale is interrupted by the science of ice, Alec seems to have forgotten a crucial detail, and Miranda describes that rarest phenomenon: a double ghosting.      Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for full episodes.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Buy Tickets for our live show 2/01/26 at SF Sketchfest     Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Mary Elizabeth Ellis: @maryelizabethellis on Insta, Season 2 of A Man On The Inside on Netflix, Season 18 of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia filming soon, short film Last To Leave on Vimeo Alec Flynn: @bigalflynn, ASMR/Grilling podcast Big Al’s Grill ASMR Miranda Meadows: @mirandameadowss on Insta, The Players at The Comedy Store, new podcast Dead On Sunset coming soon Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 min
  3. Happily Ever After Special! (w/ Tony Hale, Murray Hill, Danny Jacobs, and Mohanad Elshieky)

    12/29/2025

    Happily Ever After Special! (w/ Tony Hale, Murray Hill, Danny Jacobs, and Mohanad Elshieky)

    Happy Holidays from everybody at Bad Dates! While our host Joel Kim Booster is off getting MARRIED (heard of it?!), we thought we’d give you an upbeat selection of date stories with happy endings! You’ll hear about how Tony Hale really wasn’t paying attention to the plot, a twisty trilogy of tales from Murray Hill, the time Danny Jacobs introduced his girlfriend to his conman, I mean father, and finally Mohanad Elshieky’s future sister-in-law thinks he’s mid, and it’s driving him crazy.   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for full episodes.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Buy Tickets for our live show 2/01/26 at SF Sketchfest     Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Tony Hale: @mrtonyhale on socials Murray Hill: @murrayhill on Insta, Somebody Somewhere on Max Danny Jacobs: @dannyajacobs on Insta, The Understudies at The Groundlings Theatre, How To Destroy Everything podcast Mohanad Elshieky: @mohaned.elshieky on Insta, new special coming soon! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min
  4. Clock It! (w/ X Mayo, Danny Jolles, and Blair Socci)

    12/15/2025

    Clock It! (w/ X Mayo, Danny Jolles, and Blair Socci)

    On an all-new episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians X Mayo, Danny Jolles, and Blair Socci to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. X really made an effort for her first date, in fact she made ALL the effort, yes Danny was at a party but he absolutely SWEARS he didn’t mishear her, and Bad Dates three-timer Blair has a very simple plan: confuse and confound until they forget.      Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for full episodes.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Buy Tickets for our live show 2/01/26 at SF Sketchfest     Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 X Mayo: @80dollarsandasuitcase on Insta, live sketch show Who Made The Potato Salad?, Wonder Man coming January 22nd, Loot Season 3 Danny Jolles: @dannyjolles on socials  Blair Socci: @blairsocci on socials, new podcast Spaced Out With Blair Socci Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min
  5. Slutty Dolphin (w/ Jenny Zigrino, Brent Morin, and Jono Zalay)

    12/01/2025

    Slutty Dolphin (w/ Jenny Zigrino, Brent Morin, and Jono Zalay)

    On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jenny Zigrino, Brent Morin, and Jono Zalay to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jenny’s date tries to hypnotize her into a different understanding of the phrase “open relationship,” Brent’s date belongs either in the Hall Of Fame or jail, one of the two, and Jono has an absolute Bad Dates first: the story takes place on his wedding day! Always listen to your wife!   Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Jenny Zigrino: @jennyzigrino on socials, jennyzigrino.com for tour dates! Brent Morin: @brentmorin on socials, brentmorin.com for tour dates!   Jono Zalay: @jonozalay on socials, jonozalay.com for tour dates, new album Beat Life To Death!   Tickets for our live show 2/01/26 at SF Sketchfest:    https://www.ticketmaster.com/sf-sketchfest-presents-bad-dates-with-san-francisco-california-02-01-2026/event/1C00636D18DCF468 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 min
  6. Re-Release - The Craigslist Of Cities (w/ Gareth Reynolds, Yamaneika Saunders, and Sean O’Connor)

    12/22/2025

    Re-Release - The Craigslist Of Cities (w/ Gareth Reynolds, Yamaneika Saunders, and Sean O’Connor)

    On this episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Gareth Reynolds, Yamaneika Saunders, and Sean O’Connor to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gareth is a kept man so he keeps his mouth shut about the raw duck, Yamaneika’s date absolutely insists that she look at every single snake on that plane, and here's just a partial list of elements from Sean’s story: Tyra Banks, 5-6 vodka sodas, and a whale puppet. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it!   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for full episodes.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates. Buy Tickets for our live show 2/01/26 at SF Sketchfest     Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Gareth Reynolds: Podcast Next We Have on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube, advice show We’re Here To Help with Jake Johnson, GarethReynolds.com for tour dates Yamaneika Saunders: @yamaneika on socials, standup special! Sean O’Connor: @seanoconz on socials, podcast Off The Records, Solar Opposites on Hulu Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min
  7. The Titular Wendy (w/ Jay Jurden and Adam Rose)

    11/17/2025

    The Titular Wendy (w/ Jay Jurden and Adam Rose)

    On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jay Jurden and Adam Rose to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jay had an early experience which ended in an unfortunate embrace, and Adam’s girlfriend picked a helluva time to tell him about her five star Hubert rating. Then, Jay has a final story which boils down to: do your research. Plus: French fries, can we please just tell the truth?   Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Jay Jurden: @jayjurden on socials, stand-up special Yes, Ma’am on Hulu Adam Rose: @realadamrose on socials, podcast Small Stupid Stuff Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    41 min
  8. Therein Hangs A Tale (w/ Paul F. Tompkins and Janie Haddad-Tompkins)

    11/10/2025

    Therein Hangs A Tale (w/ Paul F. Tompkins and Janie Haddad-Tompkins)

    On a special new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes wedded actor/comedians Paul F. Tompkins (BoJack Horseman, Mr Show, Comedy Bang! Bang!) and Janie Haddad-Tompkins (Regular Show, Night Court, Hacks) to hear the epic tale of their relationship! Although they’ve now been married for 15 years, it was not a straight line to get there, and you’ll hear about all the near misses, previous partners, and misalignments they had to negotiate in order to get together. You’ll hear about the fights, the laughs, their worst date, the proposal, their secret to a long relationship, the latex, the leather, the straps…wait, are we still talking about Halloween?   Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Paul F Tompkins: @pftompkins on socials, Varietopia live dates! Janie Haddad-Tompkins: @lebaneselooker on Insta, Weekendwater.substack.com for Stay F. Homekins podcast Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min
  9. Fifty Shades Darker LIVE! (w/ Joel Kim Booster)

    03/08/2024

    Fifty Shades Darker LIVE! (w/ Joel Kim Booster)

    Joel Kim Booster (Chrissy & Dave Dine Out) joins Jason and Paul to break down the Empire Strikes Back of the Fifty Shades Trilogy—2017's Fifty Shades Darker starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. LIVE from Largo, they discuss the helicopter crash, how to properly insert kegel balls, the pommel horse scene, Anastasia's evil boss Jack Hyde, and a whole lot more. Plus, we take a trip back to Paul's traumatic childhood when he reveals what he incorrectly thought the term "blowjob" meant. • Do YOU want to pick the movie for an upcoming ep? Vote on our discord here• Get 20% off tix to see Jason in ALL OUT on Broadway by using code ALLOUTPOD at AllOutBroadway.com• Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more• Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail!• Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here• Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm• Buy merch at howdidthisgetmade.dashery.com/• Order Paul’s book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of Trauma• Shop our new hat collection at podswag.com• Paul’s Discord: discord.gg/paulscheer• Paul’s YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheer• Follow Paul on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer• Subscribe to Enter The Dark Web w/ Paul & Rob Huebel: youtube.com/@enterthedarkweb• Listen to Unspooled with Paul & Amy Nicholson: unspooledpodcast.com• Listen to The Deep Dive with June & Jessica St. Clair: thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcast• Instagram: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & @junediane• Twitter: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & msjunediane  • Jason is not on social media• Episode transcripts available at how-did-this-get-made.simplecast.com/episodes Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using the link: siriusxm.com/hdtgm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 13m
  10. You Were Her Alabama (w/ Jessica Michelle Singleton and Michael Turner)

    11/03/2025

    You Were Her Alabama (w/ Jessica Michelle Singleton and Michael Turner)

    On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Jessica Michelle Singleton and Michael Turner to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Jessica accepts the proposal but things just keep coming up, and Michael has a golden opportunity if he can just work out the calculus. Such sickness!   Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Jessica Michelle Singleton: @jmscomedy on socials, new special Hi Y’All, new horror movie Big Baby Michael Turner: @turnercomedy on socials, Don’t Tell set Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min
  11. Re-Release - No Twink Was Safe (w/ Alaska Thunderfuck, Liza Treyger, and Joe Dombrowski)

    11/24/2025

    Re-Release - No Twink Was Safe (w/ Alaska Thunderfuck, Liza Treyger, and Joe Dombrowski)

    On this episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Alaska Thunderfuck, Liza Treyger, and Joe Dombrowski to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Alaska went so far as to print MapQuest directions but her date had to go and invent ghosting, Liza’s date makes the trek to her apartment by longboard but got the wrong idea about negging, and Joe’s story takes place in a haunted house with a mannequin picnic, it is not okay. If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it!   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates.   Tickets for our live show 2/01/26 at SF Sketchfest:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/sf-sketchfest-presents-bad-dates-with-san-francisco-california-02-01-2026/event/1C00636D18DCF468   Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Alaska Thunderfuck: https://alaskathunderfuck.com Liza Treyger: https://www.glittercheese.com Joe Dombrowski: Tour schedule and tickets at TheJoeDombrowski.com Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min
  12. Speed Dates: Ayyy, Stenographer! (w/ Jay Jurden)

    12/08/2025

    Speed Dates: Ayyy, Stenographer! (w/ Jay Jurden)

    On an all-new episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with the hilarious and thoughtful Jay Jurden to talk about Joel’s impending nuptials! Jay has been married for a few years, and together with his husband for a long time before that, so he’s an ideal person for Joel to chat to. They'll talk about what marriage means to them as gay men, the benefits of preventative couples therapy, balancing everybody’s happiness, keeping a marriage happily open, and finally Jay explains why Megan Thee Stallion is making him believe in love this week.   Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Jay Jurden: @jayjurden on socials, stand-up special Yes, Ma’am on Hulu Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    26 min
  13. Speed Dates: Nobody’s Quirky Anymore (w/ Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata)

    10/27/2025

    Speed Dates: Nobody’s Quirky Anymore (w/ Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata)

    On this special extended Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with actors, comedians, and best friends Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata to talk about things they’ve overlooked to stay in a relationship, maintaining their close friendship in a competitive industry, doppelgängers, Mona Lisa Vito, A Goofy Movie, and when exactly it was that they first met (disputed). And remember: you can’t teach a dog to jump through a hoop when they’re old. Everybody says that.     Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Nicole Byer: @nicolebyer on socials, Why Won’t You Date Me, Best Friends ,90 Day Bae, Newcomers, new crowd work specials on YouTube! Sasheer Zamata: @thesheertruth,  Agatha All Along, Best Friends, stand-up special The First Woman Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    27 min
  14. ReRelease - Don’t Settle For Dusty (w/ Ron Funches, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Nat Faxon)

    10/20/2025

    ReRelease - Don’t Settle For Dusty (w/ Ron Funches, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Nat Faxon)

    In celebration of Loot Season 3 out now on Apple TV+, enjoy this ReRelease Loot edition of Bad Dates. Host Joel Kim Booster welcomes his Loot co-stars Run Funches, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Nat Faxon to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ron’s date cannot respect the call time, Michaela Jaé's Tinder guys cannot or will not read, and Nat performs impromptu cosmetic surgery at the Phish show.    If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can’t wait to hear all about it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips.   Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Ron Funches: @ronfunch on Insta, @ronfunches on other social media, Loot Season 3 Michaela Jaé Rodriguez: @michaela.jae on TikTok, @mjrodriguez7 on other social media, Loot Season 3 Nat Faxon: @nat_faxon on Insta, @NatFaxon on other social media, Loot Season 3 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  15. Matinee Monday: The Secret (w/ Topher Grace & Joel Kim Booster)

    09/04/2023

    Matinee Monday: The Secret (w/ Topher Grace & Joel Kim Booster)

    Topher Grace and Joel Kim Booster join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2007 French thriller The Secret starring David Duchovny & Olivia Thirlby. They do their best to unpack the insane premise of a mother’s spirit going into her daughter’s body. Plus, Jason & Paul explain the film's plot to June to hear her reaction. (Originally released 04/11/2019) • Do YOU want to pick the movie for an upcoming ep? Vote on our discord here• Get 20% off tix to see Jason in ALL OUT on Broadway by using code ALLOUTPOD at AllOutBroadway.com• Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more• Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail!• Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here• Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm• Buy merch at howdidthisgetmade.dashery.com/• Order Paul’s book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of Trauma• Shop our new hat collection at podswag.com• Paul’s Discord: discord.gg/paulscheer• Paul’s YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheer• Follow Paul on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer• Subscribe to Enter The Dark Web w/ Paul & Rob Huebel: youtube.com/@enterthedarkweb• Listen to Unspooled with Paul & Amy Nicholson: unspooledpodcast.com• Listen to The Deep Dive with June & Jessica St. Clair: thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcast• Instagram: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & @junediane• Twitter: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & msjunediane  • Jason is not on social media• Episode transcripts available at how-did-this-get-made.simplecast.com/episodes Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using the link: siriusxm.com/hdtgm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 13m
  16. A Calloused Hand (w/ Frankie Quiñones, Becky Robinson, and Jenna Jiménez)

    10/13/2025

    A Calloused Hand (w/ Frankie Quiñones, Becky Robinson, and Jenna Jiménez)

    On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Frankie Quiñones, Becky Robinson, and Jenna Jiménez to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Frankie tries to get into the rhythm but it’s so awkward he can only do it for a decade, Becky is seeing a man who is "dumb hot" and just doesn’t know where to get dinner, and Jenna…this…this is a Hall Of Fame bad date story. This is a very bad date story indeed.   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips. Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates.   Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Frankie Quiñones: New special Damn That’s Crazy on Hulu, FrankieQuinones.com for tickets Becky Robinson: @beckyrobinson4 on Insta, EntitledHousewife.com, new special coming soon Jenna Jiménez: @jennajewmenez on Insta, check out Pit Stop at ByTiaJenna.Com Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  17. Bad Dates Season 2 with Joel Kim Booster!

    10/23/2024 · BONUS

    Bad Dates Season 2 with Joel Kim Booster!

    Introducing the new host of Bad Dates, Joel Kim Booster! Each week, Joel's funniest friends will share their stories of where romance goes to die. New episodes available now! https://link.chtbl.com/cSz5MbvY Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    8 min
  18. Introducing Depresh Mode with John Moe: Joel Kim Booster Is In A Pit

    08/04/2021

    Introducing Depresh Mode with John Moe: Joel Kim Booster Is In A Pit

    It's tempting to try to look for a reason why Joel Kim Booster, ordinarily a very funny and engaging person, feels dead inside, trapped in a persistent depressive state. His father recently died of COVID. The two hadn't been very close (Joel's dad was a conservative Christian, Joel is a gay Hollywood star) but were beginning to reconnect. You could point to the pandemic, which left Joel in an apartment he doesn't like for extended periods. But it's just as easy to point to things that aren't especially depressing about Joel's situation. He's got movie and TV deals, he's taping an hour-long Netflix special, he has recently fallen in love, and he's doing well enough that he's about to buy a house. The truth is that any of those factors might influence Joel's mood and behavior but depression isn't simple enough to be routinely caused or prevented by one's fortune in the rest of life. Depresh Mode host John Moe says this interview is the strongest representation of what depression is like that he's done in all his years of interviewing people on the subject. Visit Joel Kim Booster's website at www.ihatejoelkim.com. For tour dates, visit his Linktree at linktr.ee/ihatejoelkim. Follow Joel Kim Booster on Twitter @ihatejoelkim and on Instagram @ihatejoelkim. Watch his Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents special here. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org. Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines The Depresh Mode newsletter is available twice a week. Subscribe for free and stay up to date on the show and mental health issues. https://johnmoe.substack.com/ John's acclaimed memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is available here. https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-hilarious-world-of-depression/ Find the show on Twitter @depreshpod and Instagram @depreshpod. John is on Twitter @johnmoe.

    52 min
  19. INTRODUCING: I Need You Guys with Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri!

    10/29/2025 · BONUS

    INTRODUCING: I Need You Guys with Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri!

    Say hello to the new show from SmartLess Media, I Need You Guys! Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri are comedians who have been best friends for over 20 years, and on I Need You Guys, their group chat has been made public; they’ll catch up, ask each other for advice, answer listener questions, and welcome a special guest into the chat every episode! Please enjoy this clip featuring the fabulous Jessi Klein, as Jenny needs the group’s help making sense of a very strange and very worrisome present that she received.   You can call us with your etiquette question and leave a voicemail at 949-441-1231, or email us at ineedyouguysshow@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ineedyouguysshow   Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes.   I Need You Guys with Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate and Max Silvestri is a production of SmartLess Media.   Produced by Anne Harris, Josh Richmond and Devon Torrey Bryant. Edited by Josh, with music by Devon.   Executive Producers are Gabe, Jenny and Max. Executive Producers for SmartLess Media are Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Richard Korson and Bernie Kaminski. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    11 min
  20. FISH AT A DINER?!?! (w/ Kat Bird, Leah Rudick, and Audrey Stewart)

    10/06/2025

    FISH AT A DINER?!?! (w/ Kat Bird, Leah Rudick, and Audrey Stewart)

    On an all-new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Kat Bird, Leah Rudick, and Audrey Stewart to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Kat agrees to the threesome at 9:30 sharp but she doesn’t know what she doesn’t know, Leah goes on a date she doesn’t want to go on and gets asked to do something she’s unlikely to do, and okay, so I guess we’re just trashing the Subaru now, Audrey?   Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2 Kat Bird: @katbirdcomedy on Insta, Side Boob podcast Leah Rudick: @leah_rudick on Insta, check for tour dates! Audrey Stewart: @audreystewisart on Insta, check for tour dates, Don’t Wrestle Me dot com Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min
Joel Kim Booster on Apple