Top 10 First Dates: Liquid Courage vs. Sober Decisions!

Join us as we bring honest, funny, and emotional conversations about real life—fatherhood, divorce, dating, and loneliness—and remind men they’re not alone while also helping women better understand the male perspective. In this episode, “Top 10 First Dates: Liquid Courage vs. Sober Decisions,” we break down the best first date ideas with and without alcohol, from classic bar meetups and dinner dates to coffee, walks, and activity-based dates, all through the lens of Gen X experience, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. We share personal stories, dating fails, and real talk about what actually works when trying to build a connection, whether you’re newly single, back in the dating world, or just looking for a laugh and some relatable insight. If you’re navigating modern dating, curious about first date success, or want a comedic take on relationships, this episode delivers practical advice, storytelling, and perspective you won’t find anywhere else. 00:00 - Introduction and Title 04:55 - TOP 5 FIRST DATES WITH ALCOHOL 05:42 - Retro Bar Battles - Arcades and Gaming Bars (Up-Down, Boulevards Rec Deck, Dave & Busters) 08:22 - Brewery / Craft Beer Tasting (Limitless Brewery, Boulevard) More relaxed, conversational 10:36 - Wine Bars and Tastings (Belvoir Winery, Weston Winery or stay downtown” Slightly more upscale vibe, some have historic value as entertainment 12:44 - Classic Bar Games and Chill ( The Peanut, Sully's Pub, Murphy's Corner) 14:35 - Speakeasy’s, Jazz clubs or Live music (Green Lady Lounge, The Brass Monkey Lounge) 17:36 - 🚫🍺 TOP 5 FIRST DATES WITHOUT ALCOHOL 18:02 - Coffee and Games (Hi Hat Coffee, Urban Prairie Coffee) 19:18 - Walk in the Park / Outdoor Date (Disc Golf, Kayaking, Hiking, Dog Park) 21:55 - Activity Dates like Mini Golf, Bowling, GoCarts (Puttery, Tap In, BRKTHROUGH, K1 Speed) 25:04 - Casual Lunch with a twist (Picnic at an outdoor event, City Market, Art exhibit or Art walk) 27:08 - Museum / Zoo / Local Events (Nielson Art Museum, WW1 Museum, Current Event at Union Station)30:04 - The Twist Green Flag vs Red Flags 43:07 - Take Away and Conclusion