Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil

SmartLess Media | Wondery

Everybody has had them. Everybody can relate to them. And now it's time to laugh at them on BAD DATES, a hilarious new comedy podcast hosted by Jameela Jamil. Each week Jameela's favorite comedians, celebrities and funny friends share their epic and true dating nightmares and misfires. Like the tale of the guy who could only get frisky on top of a pile of stuffed "Garfield" toys, or the enraged beauty queen with food poisoning who chased her date through a kitchen window. There's even a bad date that involved gay Bigfoot.

From the team behind the hit podcast SmartLess, BAD DATES will make you laugh a lot, cry a little, and cringe just enough. Because as we all know - the worst dates make the best stories.

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Our Editor's Take

Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil is a comedy podcast. Host Jameela Jamil is best known for her television acting gigs. She played Tahani Al-Jamil in The Good Place and Gisela in Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin. She has also done a lot of voice acting, making guest appearances on shows like Harley Quinn, Rugrats, and Star Trek: Prodigy.

The Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil podcast has a simple format. Jamil invites two or three guests every week to share their worst dating experiences. The guests are comedians, podcasters, and actors. Sean Hayes of Parks and Recreation talks about his experiences with the gay bar scene in Chicago. Conan O'Brien explains that loud music is kryptonite for people who use humor to meet people. Grace Campbell tells how her difficulty saying no resulted in a second date becoming a two-month-long stay.

In each episode, Jamil first asks her guests what it's like to date them. The guests are candid about their shortcomings, describing their odd mannerisms and foibles. Then they move on to the stories on Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil. Each guest shares one tale of a bad date. There's the boyfriend who ate the leftover food off discarded plates at restaurants. One blind date turned out to be a not-so-distant cousin. There's the love interest who needed to be on Ambien to show emotional availability. One guy drove a Maserati but lived in a hovel the size of an Austin Mini. Jamil also likes to hear about bad dates from strangers on the internet. The stories she shares are hair-raising, to the delight of the listener.

Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil may be a fantastic choice for people who like comedy shows. Jamil is an engaging and entertaining host and chooses her guests carefully. There's a new episode every week, each running about 40 minutes. Fans of this podcast may also enjoy I Weigh with Jameela Jamil, the host's other podcast.

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

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Re-Release: Mole Money, Mole Problems (w/ Sam Morril, Sam Jay, and Steph Tolev)

Available on Apr 29 2024

Re-Release: Mole Money, Mole Problems (w/ Sam Morril, Sam Jay, and Steph Tolev)

For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. New episodes coming soon!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. 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.Sam Morril: Tickets and information at sammorril.comSam Jay: @samjaycomic on Twitter and InstagramSteph Tolev: @stephtolev on Twitter and InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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, and outlaw radio DJ Johnny Knoxville and long-time This American Life contributor Elna Baker. And each week they bring a new guest to tell you all about how they “grabbed the bull by the bunglesteen” or “really hogwrenched that spatooly.”Listen to Pretty Sure I Can Fly: Wondery.fm/PSICFSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 single “Sex Party (Let’s Go).” 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.Rachael Harris: @rachaelharris on InstagramElna Baker: This American LifeMorgan Jay: morganjay.com, Morgan Jay Live At The VillageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 more than fresh air, and Jeff stumbles onto a very awkward birthday celebration. 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.Ian Fidance: http://www.ianfidance.com/Jordan Jensen: https://www.jordanjensencomedy.com/Jeff Hiller: @boomboomhiller on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 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 Carls of their own.Sarah Silverman: https://sarahsilvermanmerch.com/Jillian Bell: @jillianbell on Twitter and InstagramMae Martin: https://www.maemartin.net/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 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. 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.Kurt Braunohler: Bananas podcast, standup special Perfectly Stupid Ophira Eisenberg: Parenting is a Joke podcast, standup special Plant-Based Jokes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 metaphorical open door, then Stacy’s "Gorilla Time" leads her to a low point on the high seas. 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.Heather McMahan: HeatherOnTour.com Adam Ray: AdamRayComedy.comStacy Traub: Daisy Jones and the Six, streaming on Amazon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 picnic, Zach’s date beats a hasty escape, and Michael shows how far he'd jump for love. 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.London Hughes: Living My Best Life, Hon: Following Your Dreams is No Joke, To Catch a Dick is streaming on Netflix. Zach Zimmerman: Is It Hot In Here? Or Am I Suffering For All Eternity For The Sins I Committed On Earth?, tour dates at zach-zimmerman.com. Michael Cruz Kayne: A Good Cry, Sorry For Your Loss, live dates at michaelcruzkayne.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 home again, and Hanna’s date offers her an unexpected injection. Plus, Jameela shares a listener letter about the worst kind of fashion accessory.Jack Whitehall: Settle Down on Netflix, The Afterparty on Apple TV+Katherine Ryan: Telling Everybody Everything, Missus on SkyHanna Dickinson: Ha Ha Land, hannadickinson.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 world on his shoulders, Phoebe receives unsolicited career advice, and Sam loses it in the front seat. 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.Amy Miller: @amymillercomedy on social media, https://www.amymillercomedy.com/Phoebe Robinson: @dopequeenpheebs on social media, https://www.phoeberobinson.com/Sam Richardson: @thesamrichardson on social mediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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.comOn this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Nikki Glaser 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. 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.You can hear Nikki Glaser Monday through Thursday on The Nikki Glaser Podcast, and tickets for The Good Girl Tour can be found on her website NikkiGlaser.com. And check out Esther Povitsky’s podcast My Pleasure, with new episodes every Thursday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 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. Zoe Lister-Jones created and stars in Slip on The Roku Channel, Lamorne Morris will appear in the new season of Fargo on FX, and Adam Pally appears in the Netflix series FUBAR alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, and is in the movie Who Invited Charlie?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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. 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. 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.Sabrina Wu: @asabrinawu on InstagramCatherine Cohen: Seek Treatment with Cat & PatGavin Crawford: Because News with Gavin Crawford, Let’s Not Be KiddingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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. Bad Dates will return!Steph Tolev: @stephtolev on social media, Steph Infection: The PodcastGianmarco Soresi: @gianmarcosoresi, The Downside with Gianmarco SoresiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 Bottom Five!Steph Tolev: @stephtolev on social media, Steph Infection: The PodcastGianmarco Soresi: @gianmarcosoresi, The Downside with Gianmarco SoresiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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’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.Meghan Trainor: Takin’ It Back (Deluxe Edition), Dear Future MamaRyan Trainor: Workin’ On It podcast with Meghan Trainor & Ryan TrainorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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. 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.Cedric Yarbrough: @cedricyarbrough on social media, Lucky Hank on AMCKerri Kenney-Silver: @kerrikenneysilver on social media, What We Do In The Shadows on FXDavid Wain: @davidwain on social media, DavidWain.com, Miracle Workers on TBSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 the Bananas podcast every week, and, if you missed it, Kurt’s previous episode of Bad Dates (also featuring Ophira Eisenberg).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 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.Laura Benanti: No Hard Feelings, The Gilded Age, Nobody Cares taping at the Minetta Lane Theatre in NYC Feb 2-4.Zainab Johnson: New special Hijabs Off, Upload, @zainabjohnson on social mediaSophie Buddle: @sophbuds on social mediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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 @jaredfreid, check out the U Up? podcast, and watch his new stand-up special Jared Freid: 37 & Single on Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.