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Best Before Date - modern dating exploration
by Sasha JK
Laugh your way through the labyrinth of modern dating with Sasha JK, a Vancouver standup comic. Every Tuesday, Sasha and his vibrant guests dish on everything from Tinder antics to wild relationship tales. This isn't your typical advice podcast—it's a playful exploration of real dating experiences, navigating the superficial, digital, and social media-driven dating scene. Join the laughter, quirky stories, and occasional chaos of modern dating. Tune in weekly for a dose of humor, genuine connections, and a good time on "Best Before Date."Follow us here:IG:@bestbeforedatepodIG:@happysanko
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#99 - MALE DELUSION CALCULATOR & NICKNAMING YOUR GENITALIA w/Ron Dour
This week on BBD podcast, Ron Dour is on! (instagram). Ron is comedian and show runner based out of Vancouver! We have a chat about dating, losing his virginity, and go over preferences in partners. We even use the Male delusion calculator as a fun exercise - spoilers, we're not that delusional!...
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#98 - LIFE OF A PARTY & TOO MUCH PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT w/Pearl
This week on BBD podcast, Pearl - a Vancouver based nutritionist, holistic health and mindset coach (Instagram). She is awesome and has great goals for Vancouver party scene. We chat about navigating dating within friend groups, alcohol-free living, cold showers, and more! Be sure to rate...
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#97 - THE JOY OF DATING w/Jackie
This week on BBD podcast, Jackie Joy aka "The Brazilian" joins for an awesome episode. Jacking is Brazilian standup comedian and professional marketer based out of Vancouver! We have an awesome chat about the difference in dating in Canada vs Brazil vs US (mostly being how aggressive men are on…
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#96 - SPRINKLE SOME POLY INTO YOUR MONO w/Axel
This week on BBD podcast, Axel - a Vancouver based musician and calisthenics trainer (Instagram). Axel talks about being in a poly relationship, his views on modern dating, and what he's looking for in a partner. We discuss the importance of humor in a relationship and how ego prevents people…
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#95 - FINDING LOST PASSION w/Savannah
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Savannah (instagram) - a Vancouver based Triple Threat! Savannah talks about moving to Vancouver to pursue the dream of making it in dance just before Covid, losing direction during the pandemic, losing the passion for dance post Covid, pivoting to...
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#94 - "I HOPE IT'S NOT A FETISH" & DATING IN HOBBIES w/Fiona
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Fiona (instagram) - a Vancouver based DJ, dancer, photographer, (holy sh*t right? not even the end of it!) visual designer, and content producer (website)! Fiona and I chat about dating in different cities/countries, trying to monetize hobbies, and of course...
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#93 - THE KEY TO A WOMAN'S HEART w/Yra Jai
This week on BBD podcast, my good friend Yra (instagram). Yra already popped on BBD before for an awesome episode and she's back again! She is a podcaster too (link), and has great insight on personal growth, relationships, and being an adult. We talk about her latest date and of course...
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#92 - FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE & WHO PAYS ON THE FIRST DATE w/Lukas Purm
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Lukas Purm (instagram). He is a Vancouver based comedian, comedy show runner at The Improv Centre, and creative producer among other things! Lukas and I talk about our dating experiences in the city, who should be paying on the first date (it…
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#91 - BAD BLOWJOBS & MAKING PEOPLE THINK w/Jay Hunter
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Jay Hunter (instagram). He is a really cool dude and hilarious comic I met at JFL in Montreal. We talk about the differences in our approaches to life, dating, and comedy; and what influences us to make the right choices (for us). Jay talks about his...
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#90 - BACHELORETTES, ROUTINE & HAPPILY EVER AFTER w/Milton Ng
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Milton Ng (instagram). He is a Vancouver based Youtuber, comedian, and actor/director. Milton is also one of the first people I met starting out comedy in Vancouver! On this episode, we talk about his marriage - from meeting, through dating, getting...
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#89 - CREATING DATING OPPORTUNITIES w/Paul Hickey
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Paul Hickey (instagram). He is a Vancouver based comedian, musician and generally chill dude. Paul talks about his preference for keeping things open but with labels, how drinking impacts dating, and quirky dating spots in Vancouver. We also discuss...
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#88 - PSYCHEDELICS & RELATIONSHIP CHATS w/Ty Boissonnault
This week on BBD podcast, it's Tyler Boissonnault! Ty is a Vancouver based comic, and co-host of the Show me Yours podcast. You can find him here. We talk about dating in Vancouver, seeing hot people that aren't the best matches, Elon vs Zuckerberg (we accidently activated Alexa?), overcoming...
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#87 - GAMERS, LOVE LANGUAGES, & THE DOG RUINED OUR RELATIONSHIP w/Sophie
This week on BBD podcast, my friend Sophie joins in. Sophie and I met playing video games online and she came up from the US to try and see the Aurora lights (we failed at that). We talk about love languages, dating gamers, and past relationships; or mostly how one was basically ended by a dog.…
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#86 - KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO ON DATES w/Ira
This week on BBD podcast, is a friend of a past guest - Ira. She's great and unlike some of the last guests is actively dating! Ira spills the tea about going on dates with two comic I know and how she ended up seeing one over the other. We talk about her last relationship that she moved to...
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#85 - STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF & LET GO OF THE REST w/Ravenous Randy
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is the proverbial Punk, Hunk, and Weirdoooooo Herooooo - RRRRRavenous RRRRRandy-eeeeeee Myers (Randy Myers, sorry I just always wanted to do this!). Randy is awesome, he is a professional wrestler, comedian, and a sweetheart! Here's the Instagram for reference....
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#84 - WINNING IN THE WORLD OF CONTENT w/Peru Morena
This week on BBD podcast, Peru Morena joins for an episode. She is Vancouver based content creator for TikTok, OnlyFans, and Instagram. She talks about getting her first boob job, winning a modeling reality show/competition in the Philippines called The Fiercest of Them All, and the flak she had…
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#83 - TAROT CARDS, SIMP ENERGY & ICE BATHS w/Hala
Please be advised that this episode touches on sensitive topics, including instances of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know may be triggered by discussions of sexual assault, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being and consider skipping this episode…
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#82 - HAPPILY FALLING INTO RELATIONSHIPS w/Cory Lupovici
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Cory Lupovici (instagram). Cory is a Vancouver based comedian, writer and generally fun guy. We talk about his online dating "strategy", decision making process of staying in relationships, and relationship progression. Cory and I also discuss how his...
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#81 - WHAT WOMEN WANT & COMBAT SPORTS w/Elim
This week on BBD podcast, the bimbo jester herself - Elim (instagram). Elim is a jiu-jitsu practitioner, combat sport content creator, and comedian. Her socials are filled with hilarious skits that foster an audience of mostly cool people and sometimes slightly not so cool. On this…
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#80 - "OVERPROTECTIVE" BFS & DATING VANCITY w/Myself
This week on BBD podcast, we have no guests. I know, wild! I talk about why there is no guest, the future for the pod and making friends in Vancouver. I touch base on dating spots in the city, ideas for dates in Vancouver, and my overview of dating here. Lastly talk about "overprotective"…
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#79 - GOING THROUGH IT ALL w/my Ex
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is one of my Exes. If you've been paying attention to the genesis story of the podcast and travels that happen before that, then you're pretty aware of who this is. We talked about our relationship, the highs, the lows, the twists and the turns. It was awesome…
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#78 - WE ARE OPEN TO EXPERIENCES w/Devon Kenzo
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is of the coolest people I know - Devon Kenzo (instagram) - a Vancouver based actor, fire spinner, and acting coach. Devon and I talk relationships, finding out his ex slept with a friend, and meeting his life partner. He shares the some of the experiences…
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#77 - I DON'T REALLY DATE w/Jake Spencer
This week on BBD podcast, a very funny Vancouver based comic and writer Jake Spencer (instagram) joins us for a chat! We talk cat/dog people, peperoni nipples, achieving mastery and how dating is sort of like stand up in some ways. Please tune in for this sweet gem of an episode :) Be sure to...
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#76 - LOOKING FOR A GIRLFRIEND w/Robert Peng
This week on BBD podcast, we FINALLY got Robert Peng to come by (website & instagram)! Robert is a hilarious Vancouver based comedian from China. We dive right into discussing his religious background and how he is still a virgin. Although he does want to lose it (the v), he doesn't want it to be…
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#75 - WHEN SHE MAKES THE MOVE w/Hector Rivas
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Hector Rivas (instagram) - a Vancouver based comedian from Caracas, Venezuela. Hector and I talk about the ups and downs of his current relationship, navigating Canada as a solo immigrant, and outsourcing therapy to South America. We also go over trusting…
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#74 - LOVING YOURSELVES & SEEING YOUR FRIENDS' VAGINAS w/Niki Mohrdar
This week on BBD podcast, our favorite guest - Niki Mohrdar (instagram). Niki join for another chat on therapy, trusting ones emotions, and body positivity among other things. We also talk about whether marijuana is of any help in self healing and being creative. Plus Niki explains why she…
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#73 - KEEPING YOUR INDEPENDANCE & MEETING THE RIGHT PERSON w/Greta Lin
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Greta Lin (instagram) - a Vancouver based comedian, show producer, and cat mom (somehow we forgot to talk about it). Greta and I talk about adjusting to immigrating to Canada, dealing with pressure from parents to date white (hers not mine lol), and…
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#72 - HAVING THE HARD CONVERSATION w/Aaron Campbell
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Aaron Campbell (instagram) - a Vancouver comedian, professional gardener, and open mic producer. We talk about how he started dating his girlfriend, the challenges with starting new things while in a relationship, and the anxiety associated with having…
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#71 - IMMIGRANT PARENTS, ADHD & CREATIVITY w/Jirair Garabedian
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Jirair Garabedian (instagram) - an awesome Vancouver comedian, animator and one of my favorite people. The title isn't fully clickbait! We talk about the time Jirair lived in Armenia where he met his wife and once bumped into Kanye. Also, go over the fact...
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#70 - SKIPPING WORK & GETTING A HICKEY w/Dusty Searcy
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Dusty Searcy (instagram) - an awesome Vancouver based comedian and actor from Alberta. We talk about his adjustment to being new-ishly single, how he filters the people he meets, and why meeting people in person instead of dating apps is just better (duh)....
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#69 - LOVING HOME & HEALTHY BODY - FULL GAS, NO BREAKS w/Mr. Chris
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Chris Beaudoin (instagram) - a Vancouver based fitness trainer, former strip club MC, and a hell of a party! Chris and I met in doing our bachelorette gigs a few years back. We talk about his journey and what drove him to go from being in an unhealthy...
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#68 - HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE DATE FUN w/Ismael Ndiaye
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Ismael Ndiaye (instagram) - an awesome Vancouver based French actor and comedian. We had so much fun talking about awkward movie dates, getting approached by women at work, losing our accents (for one of us it was a blessing for another not so much lol). We...
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#67 - HOW CHAMP HIT ROCK BOTTOM w/Peter Grant
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Peter Grant (instagram) - a self-identified Australian comedian from Central Canada. Peter describes hitting rock bottom, dating in Vancouver, and fixing oneself with mushrooms. We talk about getting fired from work, the differences between Australia and...
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#66 - BAD TIME TO SAY I LOVE YOU & OVERCOMING SOCIAL ANXIETY w/Devin Alexander
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Devin Alexander (instagram) - a local funny man. Devin and I chat about awkwardness and how he overcame a 10 year single streak fueled by social anxiety. We talk about bees, fish Guinness, and settle on best and worst times to say "I love you". There was...
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#65 - SURVIVING ITALY & ETHICAL NON MONOGAMY w/Danika Thibault
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Danika Thibault (instagram) - a Vancouver based comedian, podcaster, and show producer. Danika and I talk ethical non monogamy, being a girls' girl, and going viral the wrong way. Plus she recently came back from an adventure in Italy that she tells all…
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#64 - MAKE UP SEX & REMINISCING ABOUT ASIA w/Will Corry
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Will Corry (instagram) - a Vancouver based comedian from Kelowna. Will and I met in Taiwan through the comedy scene so we reminisce on his time in Asia (living free). We also discuss dating in Vancouver, his last few relationships, and why he thinks they…
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BONUS #63 - GETTING A GIRLFRIEND ISN'T A CHALLENGE w/Luke
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Luke Sutton (instagram) - a comedian, laborer and steroid enthusiast. It's a fun chat going over his thoughts on Vancouver, getting a girlfriend, and growing up a bit of a hot head. We discussed his relationship at the time (which he had to end), his views…
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#62 - QUITTING COCA*NE & LOSING YOURSELF IN A RELATIONSHIP w/Daragh Turner
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Daragh Turner (instagram) - a Vancouver based comedian from Ireland. Daragh recently started therapy and a new relationship. We discuss both a bit and what led to these. He goes over losing his virginity to a sex worker, being "stuck" in a relationship in...
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#61 - LIKING YOURSELF & SEEING YOUR EX ON NETFLIX w/Lou Albani
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Lou Albani (instagram) - a Vancouver based comedian, writer, actor and mustache man. Lou talks about dating older women, moving to Vancouver, finally liking himself, and the weird life of a comedian. We go over his last couple dates, getting heartbroken and...
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#60 - RESPECTABLE F*CKBOI & CASUAL DATING BASICS w/Cass
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Cass Furman (instagram) - a Vancouver based comedian, show producer (here), actor, and respectable f*ckboi. Cass and I chat about our favorite parts of a relationship (you'll be surprised by our answers), our worst dating experiences (and has Sasha been a…
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#59 - IS OPENING UP THE RELATIONSHIP FOR YOU? w/Toben
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Toben Spencer-Lang (instagram)- a professional shaft inspector and Vancouver based comic from Alberta. Toben and I talk about losing his virginity at knife point, being in an open relationship, finding out he is bi after an accident, moving to Vancouver, and...
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#58 - BREAKING HEARTS COMES WITH EXPERIENCE w/Yra pt2
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Yra Jai! I did something crazy (for me). I didn't edit this aside from putting in an intro and outro. Am I stressing over it? You bet! Get ready for some honest, funny and deep conversations on how to overcome the dating challenges and communicate…
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#58 - JOMO & "I DON'T CALL PEOPLE DADDY" w/Yra pt1
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Yra Jai! Yra is a new-ish but good friend of mine, though most importantly, an awesome podcaster! She is versed on all aspects of dating from personal experience and from the multitude of cool guests she's interviewed on her podcast Waking Up From Breaking…
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#57 - TWO PASSING SHIPS; PRIORITIES & PERSPECTIVE w/Austin @MOTN pt3
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Austin - the founder and owner of MOTN, one of the coolest indie arts and comedy venues in Vancouver! In this part we go over aftermath of a car crash coming down from the Arctic (yeah I know!), priorities, and perspective. Austin describes going through the...
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#57 - GHOST BREAKUPS & SETTING THE RIGHT PRIORITIES w/Austin @MOTN pt2
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Austin - the founder and owner of MOTN, one of the coolest indie arts and comedy venues in Vancouver! In this part we go over MOTN history, how it came to be and what made it different from other venues. We discuss the challenges of having a relationship…
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#57 - HOLY SH*T MOMENTS (OR MAKING CORE MEMORIES) w/Austin @MOTN pt1
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Austin - the founder and owner of MOTN, one of the coolest indie arts and comedy venues in Vancouver! We discuss the importance of "holy sh*t" moments in life; and touch on the interests that led to the creation of the venue and the challenges of running an...
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#56 - COOCHIE SISTERS & GLORY HOLES w/Ren & Kris pt3
This week on BBD podcast, part 3 with our guests Ren and Kris. We talk about Instagram exposing who you date (and who your coochie sisters are), open relationships for men and women, and the kink movement. Ren is adding "saving local glory holes" to his mayor platform and Kris contemplates…
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#56 - VANCOUVER DATING POOL IS FULL OF PEE w/Ren & Kris pt2
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Ren and Kris. Ren was recently a panelist on Crave's 1 Queen 5 Queers (must see his ep!), and Kris is a good friend of mine. I'm spent after a weird bachelorette and they're hella hungover but still very giggly. We talk about dating in Vancouver, worst first...
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#56 - CRUISING, FROGGING & VANCOUVER'S NEW MAYOR w/Ren & Kris pt1
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Ren and Kris. Ren was recently a panelist on Crave's 1 Queen 5 Queers (must see his ep!), and Kris is a good friend of mine. I'm spent after a weird bachelorette and they're hella hungover but still very giggly. I talk about my roommate troubles and…
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#55 - LOVING vs BEING IN LOVE w/Colleen Thompson pt3
This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Colleen Thompson who is a Vancouver based, very-hungover stand up comedian, writer and researcher/ex-therapist. We talk about love, passion, lust and my love for control. Longest pod I've recorded to date I think (plus Acts of God in Vancouver - wind…
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Laugh your way through the labyrinth of modern dating with Sasha JK, a Vancouver standup comic. Every Tuesday, Sasha and his vibrant guests dish on everything from Tinder antics to wild relationship tales. This isn't your typical advice podcast—it's a playful exploration of real dating experiences, navigating the superficial, digital, and social media-driven dating scene. Join the laughter, quirky stories, and occasional chaos of modern dating. Tune in weekly for a dose of humor, genuine connections, and a good time on "Best Before Date."Follow us here:IG:@bestbeforedatepodIG:@happysanko
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Laugh your way through the labyrinth of modern dating with Sasha JK, a Vancouver standup comic. Every Tuesday, Sasha and his vibrant guests dish on everything from Tinder antics to wild relationship tales. This isn't your typical advice podcast—it's a playful exploration of real dating experiences,...
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