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Bad Dates

SmartLess Media

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Everybody’s had them, everybody can relate to them, and now we’re back with more of the wildest you’ve ever heard, on BAD DATES! Join new guest host Joel Kim Booster (Loot, Fire Island, Netflix) as he invites his favorite funny friends to share their most iconic dating fiascos. From the team behind the hit podcast SmartLess, BAD DATES will make you laugh a lot, cry a little, and cringe just enough. Because as we all know - the worst dates make the best stories. It’s a new host, but the same ...
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Scam Goddess

Earwolf & Laci Mosley

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Scam Goddess is an award-winning comedy podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it. Every episode, the Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley (iCarly, Better Call Saul) covers the hottest scams on the streets today while also giving in-depth breakdowns of the wildest robberies, rackets, and capers throughout history. It's like true crime, but without all the death—aka True Con! Plus, Laci's always joined by hilarious guests like Conan O'Brien, Miranda Cosgrove, Jameela Jamil, JB Smoo ...
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Murder She Joked

Murder She Joked and Project Nerd

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Improvised (un)true crime. Featuring Dana Daniele, Libby Genz, Katy Hennen, Cortney Warner, and Rachel Wilson. Only on Project Nerd. Send us a suggestion to inspire our next episode at murdershejokedpod@gmail.com!
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Matt McConkey (“Homophilia”) is here to unpack all things And Just Like That Season 2: the episodes, the cultural impact, and the themes. Matt and his star-studded roster of fellow fanatics (his own Mirandas and Charlottes and Che Diazes, if you will) share their conversations on friendship, aging, dating, death, work… and how we as a community can bring Samantha back full-time.
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Comedian/writer Chelsea Devantez (Girls5Eva) returns to help break down the alleged fraud committed by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas—from accepting a slew of undisclosed gifts & vacations from major conservative donors, to tax fraud related to an RV loan, to his wife Ginni's various unethical political involvements. Plus, Chelsea tells us h…
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Chelsea is joined by comedian Dominick Pupa (“Fixing Famous People”) and her mom, TMomZ, to book club Cher’s history-making memoir, “Cher: The Memoir (Part 1).” SNAP OUT OF IT — we don’t need to write a description: IT’S CHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including suicide, drug use, abuse, …
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Jamie Loftus (Sixteenth Minute of Fame) helps tell Laci's Version of the Taylor Swift New Orleans Holiday House fan meetup that went from daydream to nightmare when superfan Rebecca Fox couldn't deliver on her many promises for the event. Plus, a listener warns us of a poppin' new scam on the streets where unsolicited checks are being sent to peopl…
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On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Amy Silverberg, Rachel Coster, and writer/director Jordan Weiss to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Amy’s space cadet sends her an unbelievably sinister memento, Rachel has a chaotic evening she calls “kind of awesome, but not totally ideal,” and Jordan loses some time…
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No one embodies the concept of change and staying power like Jane Fonda. She started out as the daughter of Hollywood royalty. Her father was the revered actor Henry Fonda. Jane Fonda has appeared in more than 50 films, earning Oscars for Best Actress for her roles in Klute and Coming Home. And she’s also famous in political circles for her anti-wa…
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Chelsea and comedian and actor Crystal Marie Denha (“The Gutter”) analyze “Vanna Speaks,” the 1987 memoir from “Wheel of Fortune” icon Vanna White. They explore everything from Vanna’s wild tales of romance at Chippendales, to how she landed her iconic letter-turning role on TV. Along the way, they yell about diet culture, her criminal (??) manager…
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Tracy Clayton joins the Con-gregation to talk about Frank Tassone—the superintendent with a 4.0 average in fraud! Frank stole $11.2 million from a Long Island school district and was later portrayed by Hugh Jackman in the HBO movie Bad Education. Plus, we cover a good old-fashioned pyramid scheme from Tracy and Laci’s favorite white woman: Tyra Ban…
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Before this description even begins, we need you to know that Olivia dispenses some very heavy spoilers for MILF Manor Season 2 at 4:37, so beware. And now that’s out of the way: Host Joel Kim Booster welcomes veteran Bad Daters and comedy duo Syd and Olivia for an illuminating Speed Date, where they tell him which reality show moments keep them be…
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Gracie and Rachel met in high school and they’ve been playing music together ever since. You can hear the connection they feel with one another in their lush harmonies, haunting melodies and lyrics that express vulnerability and emotional depth. Gracie and Rachel tour extensively and record on Grammy-winning singer Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Rec…
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Chelsea and producer Kristina open the Cookie Jar for a juicy deep dive into everything from Britney Spears’s jewelry line to surprising updates on memoirs from JoJo Levesque, Mary Bonnet, and Bethany Joy Lenz. Plus, an unexpected Glamorous Trash merch drop, and some cathartic yelling at Henry Kissinger which we could all use this week. New Glamoro…
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Conan O'Brien, the man with "con" in his name, helps Laci discuss stock market manipulator Jordan Belfort who was famously portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the Wolf of Wall Street. Along the way, Laci tries to teach Conan how to sound less like a cop (hint: it doesn’t work). Stay schemin' con-gregation! (Originally Released 10/26/2020) Buy Laci's …
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On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Heather McMahan and Brandon Kyle Goodman and actress Melissa Barrera to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Heather relates an explosive backstory in which she’s left hanging at Cirque du Soleil, then tells us about the intervention that brought her hobby to a grinding ha…
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Chelsea is joined by journalist and memoirist Connie Wang to unpack "Connie," the memoir by pioneering news icon Connie Chung. They explore Chung's experiences as one of the first Chinese-American women in news and the mountains she climbed. There’s also wild drama with Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer, a long-distance romance with now-husband Maur…
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Comedian Nicole Parker (Mad TV, The Neighborhood Listen) is here to discuss the inspiration behind the Kristen Bell movie Queenpins: a group of housewives who ran a multi-million dollar fraudulent coupon operation. Plus, somebody’s scamming Nickelback fans. Stay schemin' con-gregation! (Originally Released 08/30/2021) Laci’s book is out now! Order …
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On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes singer/songwriter Vincint and comedians Ali Macofsky and Syd Heller to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Vincint is going to need you to leave a card, because they simply will not be your victim, Ali seeks help with her prom date from a hot authority figure, and Syd is on a weeke…
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Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) joins the Con-gregation to break down the greatest schemer in modern love, conman Simon Leviev who used Tinder to connect with women and manipulate them into supporting his lavish lifestyle. We swipe right! (Originally Released 06/15/2020) Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Gri…
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Chelsea teams up with Melinda Thompson (co-host of the Hello Witches! podcast) and Blake “LUXXURY” Robin (co-host of the One Song podcast) for a special Memoir in the Music episode, all about rock’s mystical witch, Stevie Nicks. Just in time for Halloween, they sift through Stevie’s witchy lyrics to uncover tales of romance, heartbreak, and just a …
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Welcome back to Speed Dates, a series of bonus episodes where host Joel Kim Booster digs in a little deeper with some of his favorite guests. This week, actor Zoe Chao explains which 70s horror film has her favorite depiction of real intimacy, and why the gift of a very tiny telephone is helping her believe in love. If you’ve had a bad date you’d l…
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Garrison Keillor spent 42 years as the host of “A Prairie Home Companion, a folksy show that was performed live on Saturday nights and broadcast on hundreds of public radio stations. Keillor, who likes to wear red sneakers, brought his audience news from Lake Wobegon, a fictional town in the state of Minnesota where he grew up. He also performed in…
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In the first part of our 5-year Scamaversary countdown we covered Shaun King, Anna Delvey, George Santos, Colton Harris Moore, & Caroline Calloway. In this thrilling conclusion, all-star guest Oscar Montoya helps us rank #5 through #1 on our list. Perhaps you'll see names like Elizabeth Holmes, Billy McFarland, Bernie Madoff, and Hilaria Baldwin...…
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On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Daniel Webb, Zoe Chao, and Olivia DeLaurentis to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Daniel’s amuse-bouche is larger than expected, and his main course is tainted by a medieval bird, Zoe’s rendezvous comes with construction paper, a recorder, and a Ginger King, and Olivia’s date is…
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Jojo T. Gibbs (Past Lives, BET's Twenties) sits down with Laci to unpack the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal that involved actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. These parents spent THAT much money on their dumb kids? Damn, Felicity Huffman really puts the "Desperate" in Desperate Housewives. Stay schemin’ Con-gregation! (Originally Re…
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Chelsea is joined by podcaster Natalie Katona and writer Julia Washington (co-hosts of Still Comfy) to break down “One Tree Hill” star Bethany Joy Lenz’s memoir, “Dinner for Vampires.” They explore Bethany’s experiences in a high-control religious cult. Get ready for co-star drama, jezebel fuckery, and an asshat cult leader obsessed with The Sopran…
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Happy 5-year Scamaversary Con-gregation! To celebrate this momentous occasion, all-star guest and resident Shaun King expert Ashley Ray returns to help us count down #10 through #6 on our list of the podcast's Top 10 Scammers of All Time. We'll be providing juicy updates to every scammer's story since we first covered them on the podcast while also…
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On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Anna Akana, Alex Moffat, and Justine Marino to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Anna sifts through Sasquatches but finds one’s been hunting her, Alex’s Olive Garden hookup goes awry when someone asks to speak to the manager, and Justine has to admit she’s not the one t…
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