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Bad Date Podcast
by Shelly Alvarez and Meredith Cunningham
One event that has lasted the test of time, is a bad date. On this podcast we will invite friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to share their experience with a bad date.
Episodes
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131 - Do I look like the Bad Date Savings & Loan?
Are there boundaries around favors you should ask for after a first date? What about the definition of an "evil" movie? Listen to this week's episode with Bheema's bad date story to see if you agree with the answers! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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130 - Bobby Botches a Birthday
If he asks when your next therapist appointment in your second month of dating, it MAY be a red flag. Ashley shares some true classics this week, so listen now to shake your head with us over Bobby's bad decisions! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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129 - 5MoF - Not-so-free Movie & Sushi vs. Not-so-Grand Theft Auto
Ever been falsely accused? Or just terrified that you might be? Then you won't have a hard time with this week's bad date roulette! Just a jerk asking to split a free date vs. cruising in a stolen car. Listen now! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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128 - When his wingman is a wingbot
It's never dull when Rosalie joins the BDP studio! We cover it all this week from speed dating with a bot (how you gonna know?) to dark teeth in dark shadows all the way to the stolen innocence of pineapples. Intrigued? You should be and don't miss this one! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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127 - 5MoF - Roving Rodent vs. Muting Mishap
Once again, we're battling it out in bad date roulette and forced to choose between audible embarrassment or absolute horror show happy hour. And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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126 - Sorry! I slipped and bit your friend's neck
It's not even Halloween but Killian shares some killer bad dates from the ultimate ghost story to a vampire wannabe. And in between those, things get a little knotty. Don't miss this one! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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125 - 5MoF - Slink out of the rink vs. Snared in a Chair
This week's bad date roulette really shouldn't be such a tough choice...but then again, you can literally FEEL the skating rink shame! Maybe being tied up for a few hours wouldn't be the end of the world. And the DJ's warning announcements don't help! Let us know which one you'd choose! And...
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124 - Cabana Boys and Cougar Gymnastics
Join us this week as Nelson shares bad date stories from 'behind the bar' from the unique lens of a cabana boy party host! He keeps us laughing from Scottsdale to Charleston and even takes us behind the scenes of Shark Tank where his company Cabana Boys Events was featured in an episode this…
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123 - 5MoF - Chip Choking Chaos vs. All the Wrong Moves
The only thing worse than choking is when it happens on a date and ends with a ruined outfit! On the other hand, if your outfit is wasted on the wrong person in a theater for two, maybe a chip down the windpipe doesn't look so bad. And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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122 - This guy has a screw loose … in his lung
Haley brings us our first multi-chapter bad date with a Bobby who literally calls his own red flags! Park abandonment, liquor store robbery and false imprisonment … and that's just 30 minutes into the date! This one is a must-hear! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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121 - 5MoF - Going to the Shed vs. Going Out with your Potential Stepbrother
Should we really need to do a PSA about not willingly walking into a shed with a new date...that he LIVES in? Your turn to decide whether you're sitting on a crate or realizing your PARENT is a bad date! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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120 - I can bring home the bacon … but not my date
In the words of Charlotte, that must have been 'Some Pig' when an ingredient oversight meant the date was over before the drinks were even delivered. Let's swine and dine through this week's episode! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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119 - Dumpster Lattes and Barista Pity
Let's blade up and skate through some bad dates with Caroline! If you've ever felt like a walking traffic cone, you will definitely identify with this week's episode. Caution - you may feel the unexpected urge to grab a pole by the end of it. And remember, it's not me ... it's YOU!
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118 - Dodged a pickleball … and then a bullet
How an awkward trip to the bathroom turned into a full-on vanishing act when the date quietly abandoned ship. Also, there's a shoe in the toilet. And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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117 - Afterthought is just the polite name for Booty Call
Dating may seem hard today but is someone throwing an apple at you to say let's go out? Or sniffing you to flirt? Let's take a beat to appreciate the evolved dating rituals of today since our AI assistants are likely to do away with them in the not-so-distant future! And remember ... it's not me,...
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116 - 5MoF - Baby Daddy Wannabe vs. the Witch's Roofie
We learn a couple of important dating rules this week - 1) unless your date is a dog, don't rub their belly on the first date; 2) if your date is known to cast spells, don't leave your drink unattended. Listen and learn! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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115 - I like big fonts and I cannot lie
Get ready for James to take us on a wild trip to the casino that'll block your sinuses and wear out your ATM card! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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114 - 5MoF - PTRD (Post-Testicle-Rabbit-Disorder) vs Confidential Informant (aka Snitch)
This week we bring you a true bad date roulette dilemma - will you nod empathetically for hours over his loss (body part, pet, etc.) or become an accomplice to a potential murder?? Listen now and make your decision! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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113 - Cracked Eggs and Sexy Dog Bites
We thought we'd heard the absolute worst of Aussie bad dates … and then Kendyl started sharing! She wanted to date an NCIS analyst, not become his subject. And speaking of crime investigation, who directs their road rage at senior citizens?? Listen now for these classics from Oz! And remember ......
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112 - 5MoF - Cat's got your tongue vs. Cat's got a shrine
Join us for a new round of bad date roulette that reminds us why we introduce ourselves on a first date AND that shrines might need an expiration date. And remember ... it's note me, it's YOU!
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111 - O Sole Mio - What's this Guy's Deal-O?
Allison takes us on another spin through her little black book of bad dates and delivers yet again! Listen now to hear how the stars didn't align with the Zodiac driller! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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110 - 5MoF - Job-Threatening Brownies vs. 8x10 Glossies
If you had to choose, are you going Planet Hollywood (and we don't mean the restaurant) or Weed Feeder? Give us five minutes and let us know! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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109 - Love Island is not a dating approach, Bobby
If he brags about drunk dialing his boss, it might be a bad date. From soft launches to the serial dater with a girlfriend, Bella brings the goods with bad date stories from an Influencer's world! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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108 - When a door closes, a window opens - unless you can't get to it
The amazing Andrea is back! But instead of being Love Bombed, this time she has a bomb dropped during a Facetime home walkthrough with her seemingly perfect Bobby. And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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107 - 5MoF - Driveway Jerk vs. Coke & a Smile
Let's play a new round of Bad Date Roulette - wanna be left holding a car repair bill OR a bag of toot? Your choice may surprise you! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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106 - Tinder, Tenders and Eggcelent Dating Advice
We sat down with dating expert, Alita Brydon (or some might call her a Dating Eggspert!) She is the founder of Bad Dates of Melbourne and a published author. She shares everything with us - from her all-time favorite bad date story, to how she got banned from Tinder and also gives dating advice...
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105 - The Cartel Cousin & the Cheapskate
If you need to look over your shoulder for FBI agents, it might be a bad date. Yahaira's stories are crazy, but some of the dates she didn't accept are even crazier! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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104 - 'Twas the Month Before Christmas
It's the Bad Date Podcast Christmas Special! And it's our spin on 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. It's sure to be a Christmas classic! (maybe) And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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103 - When your missing date's APB is R-Rated
This week Haley takes us to the dating scene in Colorado. From squatting down to share a collection of 'short stories' to almost drowning during an Avatar adventure to a date going MIA sporting his Birthday suit, you don't want to miss this episode! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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102 - 5MoF - Helicopter Hair vs. Drunk Caroler
You might be momentarily confused and think you're listening to Bad Bird Podcast, but don't get your feathers ruffled. You are actually in for a treat with a holiday-themed round of bad date roulette! We're back with alternative carols (apologies in advance when they stick in your head!) and Aqua...
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101 - Do you know the new 'F' word'?
A different kind of bad date episode where Bryan shares his story and introduces us to the new "F" word AND integrated attachment theory! Check out myrelationshipfail.com to learn even more and even take a quiz to learn YOUR attachment style. And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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100 - 5MoF - Antsy While Waiting vs. Color Me Insulted
Do bulls really charge when they see red? Let's find out as we choose between waiting on an Ex and a bizarre color blindness phobia in this week's bad date roulette! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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99 - Wine, Cheese and Chupacabra
When you think you're going to meet the parents and have a better chance of meeting the Chupacabra, you realize it's a very bad date! Join us for a speed dating adventure down a dark country road. But if you're in an RV, watch the ladder on top! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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98 - 5MoF - Faux Proposal vs. Playing Footsie
This week our faces are red from empathizing with one bad date's embarrassment and from laughing with the other as her bad date walks away…or does he? Try this one on for size…or for two sizes! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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97 - From Kegger to Carver
Prepare yourselves for a different kind of episode this week. No heels down ratings, but Lauryn explains how she fixed her picker, starting with sending her regrets for a crawfish boil. Sometimes we don't set that dating bar quite high enough, but then your person lifts it up for you! And…
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96 - 5MoF Bug Gut Tattoo vs. Blind Date Bail Bondsman
This round of bad date roulette gives us the double-ick factor! And also tests our boundaries of being dog lovers. Grab a glass of pawno grigio or chardognay, some Off spray, and your favorite spatula and let's dive in. And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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95 - There's no suggestion box here, Bobby
Ever seen a date's social media post that made your blood run cold? Ever been broken up with by Siri on speaker with your kids in the car? Katie's bad breakup stories will have you muttering "what a jerk!" on repeat! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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94 - 5MoF Shoulder Length HAIR vs. Tighty Whitey Roadkill
Germaphobes beware - this week's bad date roulette will push you right out of your comfort zone. Unexpected hair care and dirty laundry will definitely make the five minutes fly by! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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93 - Straight to the Beast
Dixie's bad date stories introduce us to next-level paranoiacs, control freaks and just freaks! When you need to clean your family whiteboard before he comes over, it's not going to end well. And remember .... it's not me, it's YOU!
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92 - 5MoF Tinder Tech Support vs. Pain in the Glass
Let's play Bad Date Roulette! While no one is asking us for tech support at Bad Date Podcast, apparently some dates do! Listen to both dates and tell us who you would choose! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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91 - Slow Down, Betty!
Eleazar will have you rethinking ever answering a work call on a date, leaving your suitcase in a date's apartment, and prix fixe menu kabobs! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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90 - 5MoF Coitus vs. Porta-Potty
Time for another round of Bad Date Roulette and this one delivers … Taco Bell and carnival prizes! Oh, and then there's Mom. It's great to encourage your children, but there are boundaries - at least there should be!! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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89 - Bad Date Crossover
The Hotties are back - and this week they brought backup! Meredith and Shelly crash the Hot Women Wanted Podcast with their hot take (and hotter stories)! And remember ... it's not me it's YOU!
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88 - 5MoF Shiny Mole vs. Stinky Chinese Food
Let's play Bad Date Roulette! Would you rather have a date with a person who insults your beauty mark, or one who smells like last week's leftover? And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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87 - Caution! This episode contains booby traps
This week's episode contains a lot more nudity that most of our podcasts. Get ready to laugh with us at listener mail and as our guests share some of their unintentional nudity stories, too. Well, one of them may have been intentional! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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86 - 5MoF Notetaker vs. Peanuts
Let's play Bad Date Roulette! Would you rather have a date with a person who takes notes on your date, or a person that ... nevermind, we are not spoiling this one, you will just have to listen! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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85 - Hobbits & Hatfishing
What an educational episode with Rosalie! New vocab (hatfishing!), tips on accurate measurements (hint - rounding up is bad) and pre-date Facetime requirements. Your face will hurt from laughing at this one. And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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84 - 5MoF Pyramid Pusher vs. Bad Blood
Let's play Bad Date Roulette! Would you rather have a date with a person who is turned on by blood, or someone who may invite you to join a pyramid scheme? And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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83 - Never marry the 1st Russian
Is it possible that Kelly can top tetherballs? Oh, just you wait. Ice-T and Will Farrell make special appearances…you will want to 'hang' in there for the big finale! And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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82 - 5MoF Empty Wallet vs. Hidden Wing
Let's play Bad Date Roulette! Would you rather have a date with a person who pretends to forget his wallet, or saves a chicken wing in their pocket for later? And remember ... it's not me, it's YOU!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
One event that has lasted the test of time, is a bad date. On this podcast we will invite friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to share their experience with a bad date.
HOSTED BY
Shelly Alvarez and Meredith Cunningham
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Bad Date Podcast currently has 129 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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One event that has lasted the test of time, is a bad date. On this podcast we will invite friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to share their experience with a bad date.
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Bad Date Podcast is created and hosted by Shelly Alvarez and Meredith Cunningham.
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