Luke Needs a Date

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Luke Needs a Date

"Luke Needs a Date," because nothing says "relationship material" like recording your first dates (with consent!) for public consumption. In the first podcast declared a "humanitarian crisis" by the UN, join Luke as he navigates the wild west of dating apps, where every coffee shop is a potential crime scene -- figuratively speaking -- for his dating ambitions. With each episode, he's either closing in on romance or creating the world's most elaborate audio diary of dating mishaps. The only podcast that succeeds by getting canceled... preferably by finding true love.

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    #15: Bridget

    Luke meets Bridget, a self-proclaimed "street rat" who's seen it all as an ER nurse and is now chasing law school. They talk justice, public service, and whether Stanford counts as an Ivy (it doesn't... Luke went to Harvard, if you hadn't heard). ChatGPT weighs in. Ratings are exchanged. Secondhand embarrassment is guaranteed.Writers:Cleo BlankinshipTrevor von BoeckJack GreerMusic provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved.Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #14: Martha Ann

    What happens when you combine a social worker-in-training, a horse girl reclaiming her title, and a podcast host armed with red-flag hypotheticals? You get everything from Regency roleplay to theological tangents—and a raccoon in a hot tub. Come for the laughs, stay for the sincerity.Writers:Cleo BlankinshipTrevor von BoeckJack GreerMusic provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved.Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #13: Grace

    Grace joins Luke for dinner, deadlifts, and a debate on LeBron vs. wolves. Between balloon animals and PT talk, they unpack red flags, roast each other, and write haikus. This one’s unhinged in the best way.Writers:Cleo BlankinshipTrevor von BoeckJack GreerMusic provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved.Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #12: Laila

    What do fitness auditions, museum education, and ghost-written diss tracks have in common? Apparently, this woman. Luke sits down for a surprisingly deep, often hilarious first date full of banter, bits, and unexpected sincerity. Also, someone gets verbally trapped about sunrise cuddling. Was this a W or an L? You decide.

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    #11: Emma

    A new vocab word is born ("fweak"). Emma might’ve dated a small battalion of SoundCloud rappers. I might’ve been a child model in Japan. We bond over weird middle school stories, pirate facts, and our mutual attempts to eliminate “um” from our vocabulary. Somewhere along the way, we also talk trauma, therapy, and connection. This one’s got range.Writers:Cleo BlankinshipTrevor von BoeckJack GreerMusic provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved.Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #10: Bri

    This date has it all: fake burner phones, foot massage contracts, dentist portraits, and a very chaotic game of “Would You Still Date Me If.” Luke and Bri also touch on faith, friendship, and why slide whistles should never replace actual communication.Writers:Cleo BlankinshipTrevor von BoeckMusic provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved.Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #9: Anna

    Luke meets Anna, a CPA who defies stereotypes by podcasting with strangers and skipping moisturizer. Anna loves algebra, tolerates the DMV, and prefers breakfast on-the-go. Luke discovers her ideal morning routine (spoiler: it involves beef jerky), her surprising energy levels (without caffeine!), and how she survives corporate life. Plus, awkward dates, misunderstood energy drinks, and the ultimate test: how does she handle bureaucracy?Writers:Cleo BlankinshipTrevor von BoeckMusic provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved.Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #8: Erica

    In this episode, Luke meets Erica—a self-described extroverted Hufflepuff who treats cancer patients by day and looks for the best in people, despite obvious red flags, by night. Together, they tackle hot takes on summer weather, male mustaches, and how to negotiate with shadowy IKEA figures for freedom.Writers:Cleo BlankinshipTrevor von BoeckMusic provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved.Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #7: Julia

    On this date, Luke meets Julia, a woman with a deep love for the outdoors and a reasonable aversion to men who wish they could split into two for combat advantages. They tackle the big questions: Is All Star by Smash Mouth the cure for awkward social situations? Can muscle milk alone sustain a man? And, what happens when a cross-country coach ignores her own advice about running form?Writers:Cleo BlankinshipTrevor von BoeckMusic provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved.Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #6: Katie

    Join Luke on his first date with Katie, a wedding planner who brings a pro-con list to the table. They dive into topics like bilingual meowing, near-death experiences involving lakes, and the red flags of Bluetooth earpieces. Along the way, Luke ponders the ethical dilemmas of the trolley problem. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #5: Kenidee

    Join Luke on his first date with Kenidee, a physical therapist. They discuss Wikipedia, childhood trauma in the form of fairy costumes, and the stress of making adult friends, while Luke attempts to workshop his bad boy energy. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #4: Annika

    Join Luke on his first date with Annika, a medical school student. They discuss Saturday Night Live, first kiss stories, and Luke's hot dad, while Luke explains why he never wants to talk about the ethics of AI ever again. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #3: Gwen

    Join Luke on his first date with Gwen, who works in finance. They discuss social anxiety, inspiration, and Christianity, while Luke realizes that he can't remember names to save his life. Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #2: Dotti

    Join Luke on his first date with Dotti, a hair stylist. They discuss C. S. Lewis, confrontation, and COVID, while Luke realizes that he can never admit when he's wrong. Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

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    #1: Jasmine

    Join Luke on his first date with Jasmine, an Assistant (to the) Manager. They discuss hiking, Fargo, and Beyonce, while narrowly avoiding talking about Luke's childhood trauma. Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

"Luke Needs a Date," because nothing says "relationship material" like recording your first dates (with consent!) for public consumption. In the first podcast declared a "humanitarian crisis" by the UN, join Luke as he navigates the wild west of dating apps, where every coffee shop is a potential crime scene -- figuratively speaking -- for his dating ambitions. With each episode, he's either closing in on romance or creating the world's most elaborate audio diary of dating mishaps. The only podcast that succeeds by getting canceled... preferably by finding true love.

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Luke Kenworthy

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