Season 8 Ep 11: The BEST and WORST First Dates to Save Money

In this episode of FratChat, the guys break down “The Best and Worst First Dates to Save Money”and let’s just say, not all budget-friendly ideas are created equal. From the absolute chaos of taking a date to a comedy open mic , to the borderline offensive move of planning a date around a coupon, the crew highlights how trying too hard to save money can completely kill the vibe. But it’s not all disasters. There are actually smart, low-cost wins! Beyond the main topic, the episode dives into some classic FratChat chaos across other segments. In “Emails from the Listeners,” Robby from LA asks whether he overreacted after a long-distance first meetup turned intense when his date started talking about him moving to NYC on day two—raising the question of when “future talk” becomes way too much, way too soon. Another listener sparks a conversation about hypocrisy in public figures, teeing up a broader discussion that ties into their “Not the Drag Queens” segment, where they unpack a disturbing case involving a former Catholic school teacher convicted of child exploitation. On the news side, the guys break down the massive antitrust ruling against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, explaining how years of outrageous fees may finally be catching up to them and what it could mean for concertgoers moving forward. It’s a mix of dating strategy, listener dilemmas, cultural commentary, and just enough outrage to keep things interesting the whole way through. It's the FratChat Podcast! Got a question, comment or topic for us to cover? Let us know! Send us an email at [email protected] or follow us on all social media: Instagram: http://Instagram.com/FratChatPodcast Facebook: http://Facebook.com/FratChatPodcast Twitter: http://Twitter.com/FratChatPodcast YouTube: http://YouTube.com/@fratchatpodcast Follow Carlos and CMO on social media! Carlos:  IG: http://Instagram.com/CarlosDoesTheWorld YouTube: http://YouTube.com/@carlosdoestheworld TikTok: http://TikTok.com/@carlosdoestheworld Twitter: http://Twitter.com/CarlosDoesWorld Threads: http://threads.net/carlosdoestheworld Website: http://carlosgarciacomedy.com Chris ‘CMO’ Moore:  IG: http://Instagram.com/Chris.Moore.Comedy TikTok: http://TikTok.com/@chris.moore.comedy Twitter: http://Twitter.com/cmoorecomedy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.