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First Date with Lauren Compton

ByYMH Studios
104 episodes

Podcast Summary

Finding a decent person to date is hard work and comedian and viral content creator Lauren Compton is here to get to the bottom of it. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Weekly, Lauren invites celebrity guests on to have a first date with her and figures out how many red flags they have, if they’re dateable, AND if there will be a second date! Dating is a wild ride... strap in!

#1

We Met Online w/ Maria Bamford | First Date with Lauren Compton

Check out the newest podcast from YMH Studios "Not A Damn Chance"! Hosted by pro skateboarder Neen Williams and Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee SPONSORS: - Go to to make sure your big deal is the best deal. This week on First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with the legendary Maria Bamford—and things get delightfully weird. Here’s what’s on the menu: * How she met her husband online (and basically hacked the dating system) * First heartbreaks—and why they hit like a freight train 💔 * When green flags turn red (and vice versa??) * Making besties on set... then ghosting each other forever 🎬 * Her secret talent? Neck rubs. Just ask her husband. * Real talk on eating disorders and mental health 🧠 It’s awkward, insightful, hilarious, and totally Bamford. Buckle up. This date gets deep. 🎟️ Catch Maria live: Tour Dates 🌐 More Maria: 📲 Follow her on Instagram: @mariabamfordcomedy First Date Ep. 102 Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:24 - Meeting Hubby 00:04:12 - Kitten Heals 00:06:03 - Foreign Love 00:10:26 - First Heartbreak 00:12:58 - Green Means Red 00:17:04 - Eating Disorder 00:19:44 - Set Friends 00:24:19 - Hidden Talents 00:27:16 - Split the Bill 00:30:32 - Tasting Menu 00:33:54 - Dessert Question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-06-03•36mins
#2

Heartfelt with a Side of Ranch w/ Chelcie Lynn | First Date with Lauren Compton

Check out the newest podcast from YMH Studios "Not A Damn Chance"! Hosted by pro skateboarder Neen Williams and Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee SPONSORS: -Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at This one’s got laughs, love, and a whole lot of ranch. We’re joined by the legendary Chelcie Lynn (@chelcielynn_), and she doesn’t hold back. In this episode: 🗨️ How a Facebook DM turned into 20 years of real-deal love 🍗 From comedy videos to mukbang mayhem — how it all started 👻 The rules of getting ghosted (and how to bounce back) 🎯 Her type of guy — and it’s not what you'd expect 🥣 A passionate defense of ranch dressing (with recs) 💍 One of the most unexpectedly sweet proposal stories we’ve heard It’s hilarious, down to earth, and seriously worth a listen. 🎟️ See Chelcie live: 📲 Follow her: @trailertrashtammyy @chelcielynn_ First Date Ep. 101 Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:35 - Facebook Lovin' 00:04:55 - The Break 00:06:29 - Fur Babies 00:12:30 - Muk-Bangin' 00:16:49 - The Type 00:20:17 - Ranch Is For The People 00:27:16 - Fart Right Now 00:29:17 - I'm Busy 00:31:54 - Block The Number 00:34:56 - Guy Friends Look Attractive 00:35:38 - The Proposal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-05-27•39mins
#3

The Family Man w/ Michael Yo | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: -Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at 🎙 First Date with Michael Yo This week, Lauren welcomes comedian and host Michael Yo for a brutally funny and unexpectedly deep convo. They get into: • Why women are so bad at taking compliments • Things white people do that blow Michael’s mind • Lauren’s dating app disasters (and being forced to journal about them) • Dating a possibly gay athlete • Why body count convos are always a bad idea • When the homeless guy turns out to be someone you grew up with • Michael’s trick to a happy wife and thriving family life • And yes… a mid-show review of Lauren’s “just average” boobs 👉 Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelYo 🎫 See him live: michaelyo.com/tour 🎧 Listen to his shows: • Comics on Canes: • The Yo Show: First Date Ep. 100 Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:42 - The Problem With Women 00:04:20 - White People Antics 00:07:36 - Lauren On The Apps 00:13:37 - Body Counts 00:21:01 - Homeless Friends 00:24:19 - Main Course Questions 00:29:52 - Family Man 00:34:47 - Bipolar Nightmare 00:37:23 - F-Boy For Life 00:40:46 - Boobs Are Out 00:47:10 - Average Boobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-05-20•52mins
#4

The Circus of Love w/ Zach Zucker | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: -Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton links up with comedian, producer, and actual clown 🤡 Zach Zucker — and things get weird in the best way. Here's what they dive into: 🔹 Life in a traveling circus 🎪 🔹 Clown school in France (yes, that’s real) 🔹 Working with Sacha Baron Cohen 🎬 🔹 Love bombing 💣 (and how it can go horribly wrong) 🔹 Breakups & hard truths 💔 (ouch) 🔹 Why guys hang out like cavemen and girls plan a whole event 🧍‍♂️ 🧍‍♀️ 🔹 The perfect first date move 🍣 (spoiler: it’s always sushi) Plus, Zach spills all about his unhinged, must-see live show Stamp Town 🎭 📲 Follow Zach on IG 🎫 Grab tickets to Stamp Town at First Date Ep. 99 Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:21 - We Are Out There 00:03:28 - The Traveling Orgy 00:10:23 - The Hard Truth 00:16:30 - Dropping Love Bombs 00:17:24 - Main Course Questions 00:20:23 - The Boy Hang 00:24:04 - What's The Move? 00:29:43 - This Song Sucks 00:35:04 - Clown School 00:40:31 - Dessert Question 00:43:05 - I Don't Like My Birthday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-05-13•49mins
#5

Welcome to First Date with Lauren Compton!

Finding a decent person to date is hard work and comedian and viral content creator Lauren Compton is here to get to the bottom of it. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Weekly, Lauren invites celebrity guests on to have a first date with her and figures out how many red flags they have, if they’re dateable, AND if there will be a second date! Dating is a wild ride... strap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-05-12•1mins
#6

Waist-High Wisdom w/ Brad Williams | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: -Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at -Head to or download the Acorns app to get started. 🎙 First Date with Lauren Compton – New Episode Out Now! Guest: Comedian Brad Williams (@bradwilliamscomic ) Get ready to laugh with the always hilarious Brad Williams! In this episode, we dive into: - What life’s like at permanent waist-height - His take on the M-word and why it matters - A deep (and funny) confession about his Snow White fetish - Brad’s porn preferences — and how specific they really are - The unsexy truth about people who are never satisfied - How he handles *hecklers* — both on stage and growing up 🎤Brad is currently on his Growth Spurt Tour, and you can catch his brand-new comedy special Starfish now on YouTube: 👉 📲Follow Brad on Instagram: First Date Ep. 98 Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:03 - Dicks in Face 00:02:43 - The M-Word 00:06:19 - Snow White Dreams 00:09:41 - Preference 00:13:38 - Brad's Pokemon 00:19:24 - Keep The Hair Shorty 00:26:29 - Vacation? No. 00:30:14 - Never Satisfied 00:31:12 - Comedian's Egos 00:36:26 - Howie's Orgy 00:39:04 - Dessert Question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-05-06•45mins
#7

Hot Tub Happy Ending w/ Katherine Blanford | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: -Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, Lauren makes her triumphant return to the show after having her first child and joining her is comedian and future step-mom Katherine Blanford! The two dive into short-term relationships, finding "the one", dudes who like to out-funny you, and how the real key to a girl's heart is a hot tub. They also get into sibling shenanigans, adjusting your entire life to fit a little buddy, icks, AOL chatrooms, pushing your kids into violent hobbies, and so much more! First Date Ep. 97 Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:44 - Hot Tubs, Short Relationships, & Secret Getaways 00:11:14 - Finding "The One" 00:18:55 - Funny Dudes & AOL Chatrooms 00:25:37 - Adjusting To Life With A Child 00:32:08 - Pushing Your Kids Into Things 00:36:57 - Siblings, Childhood Shenanigans, & Horse 00:46:04 - Dessert 00:48:27 - Two Month Ick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-04-29•52mins
#8

Engaged, Lied To, and Farted On w/ Fiona Cauley | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:Head to or download the Acorns app to get started.On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, the hilarious Fiona Cauley is back—and she’s engaged! The two dive into wedding plans, dream dresses, and the unexpected challenges of choosing travel-friendly cities for wheelchair users. They also get into lying-for-surprises (men are weirdly good at it), staying friends with your ex, the bizarre sensitivity of belly buttons, and a wild meet-and-greet moment involving an actual fart.First Date Ep. 96 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:34 - Men's Surprises00:11:08 - Appetizer Questions00:17:54 - Main Course Questions00:21:04 - Friends With Exes00:27:27 - Honey Moon Trip00:28:55 - No Ramps in Europe00:31:32 - Christmas Sucks 00:33:53 - Egg Nog 00:36:35 - The Magic Button Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-04-22•43mins

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#9

Time And A Place For Gay w/ Dylan Sullivan | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:-Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at ready to laugh your ass off on this wild episode of First Date as Lauren Compton sits down with the outrageously funny Dylan Sullivan! They dive into what not to do on a date, why being mysterious is the ultimate turn-on, and when Dylan flips on his “gay mode”—either to make women feel safe or signal that he’s down to play.From secret gay sauna shenanigans at Gold’s Gym to billionaire threesomes and post-birth vaginal wizardry (yes, you read that right), nothing is off-limits.Don’t miss this unfiltered, laugh-out-loud convo.Want more Dylan? Follow him on Instagram @‌dylanraysull, catch The Dylan Sullivan Show on YouTube, and don’t miss his wild and hilarious podcast Smudgehawks with Patrick Depari.First Date Ep. 95 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:32 - Appetizer Questions00:03:13 - Respect The Server00:06:15 - Mysterious is Sexy00:08:23 - Gays Are Evil 00:10:40 - Main Course Questions00:15:53 - Drinks Equal Problems00:19:24 - Vices00:21:55 - How To Have A Threesome00:28:13 - Gold's Gym Secret00:30:05 - The Pregnant Treatment00:34:30 - Post Vagina Pregnancy 00:38:44 - Comin' Out00:39:41 - Dessert Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-04-15•46mins
#10

Your Love Is My Drug w/ Bridget Phetasy | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:-For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners tendollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to promo code DATE.On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, the hilarious Bridget Phetasy joins us for a wild ride through her rollercoaster life! She opens up about her past struggles with addiction, meeting her husband in a 12-step program, and embracing motherhood later in life. Lauren gets the inside scoop on parenting as Bridget shares tips from raising her 2-year-old. Catch Bridget on Dumpster Fire and Walk-Ins Welcome—and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your craziest drug story in the comments!First Date Ep. 94 00:00:00 - Intro00:00:39 - Mom Brain Activated00:06:16 - Appetizer Questions00:08:29 - Heroin Ain't Hard00:13:43 - Main Course Questions00:16:55 - He's A Therapist...00:18:33 - Dating History00:22:42 - Fun Guys00:26:56 - Pregnant to Menopause00:32:08 - Nothing Like Being a Mom00:36:51 - No Boob Food00:41:38 - Babies Grow Too Fast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-04-08•46mins
#11

From No-Fly Lists to Dating Disasters w/ Tyler Fischer | First Date with Lauren Compton

On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, we have the hilarious comedian Tyler Fischer! We dive into a wide range of topics, from men with surprisingly nice feet to Tyler's frustrations with the woke world and how that led him to become more conservative. Tyler shares the wildest story of being cheated on and how he found out, as well as the unexpected reason he's on a no-fly list. He opens up about what it was like having his dad come out of the closet and the time he tried to be gay. Plus, Tyler gives us all the tips and tricks he's learned in his 20 years of crazy dating experiences.Make sure to check out his Election Special on YouTube (@tythefisch) and explore more of his comedy content.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your own craziest story of being cheated on if you think it can top Tyler's!First Date Ep. 93 00:00:00 - Intro00:00:56 - Nice Man Feet 00:03:23 - Appetizer Questions00:07:13 - Doggy Wingman00:11:32 - Ex-Liberal 00:13:25 - Main Course Questions00:15:58 - Getting Cheated On 00:19:41 - No Fly List00:21:34 - Another Lawsuit 00:25:26 - Gay Dad00:29:59 - Trying To Be Gay00:35:04 - No More Alcohol 00:38:39 - Dessert Question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-04-01•48mins
#12

Loud Asian Smackdown w/ Shawn Gardini & Lemaire Lee | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:-Ready to take control of your money? Head to or download the Acorns app to get started.-Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at , all lowercase.Lauren sits down with comedians Shawn and Lemaire, the hilarious producers of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. They talk about how they met through comedy, women with no hobbies, farting vs. burping, and why Asian porn is so loud. Plus, Shawn reveals why he’s “gay” for keeping his house clean and they dive into Lauren’s pregnancy journey.Don’t miss their comedy show Optimum Noctis at Creek And The Cave Comedy Club in Austin, TX!Like, Subscribe, and Comment your thoughts on farting vs. burping! Date Ep. 92 00:00:00 - Intro00:00:56 - How They Met00:02:26 - Meeting Women 00:07:14 - Appetizer Questions00:13:05 - Girls Who Do Nothing00:19:46 - Asians Are Loud In Bed 00:22:32 - Main Couse Questions00:27:13 - Hot Anti-Vaxxers 00:31:20 - Lemaire's Royal Rumble00:35:28 - We Want A Water Break00:42:28 - Dessert Question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-03-25•48mins
#13

An Impossible Proposal w/ Christy Carlson Romano | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:Head to and use promo code DATE.On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, Lauren sits down with actress, singer, and all-around powerhouse Christy Carlson Romano for a hilarious and revealing deep dive into love, dating, and life in the spotlight. The two talk about karma babies—whether the universe really pays you back in the romance department—and spill the tea on dating actors (spoiler: they’re all kinda gay). They break down pick-up lines, man hands, and how Christy fell hard for the city of Austin.The conversation gets juicy as they dish on Matt Rife, serial cheaters, and Christy’s completely impossible proposal story—seriously, it’s next-level. Plus, Christy shares her intense experience on the reality competition show Special Forces and what it takes to push yourself to the limit.From Hollywood heartbreaks to hilarious dating disasters, this episode is packed with laughs, honesty, and a little bit of chaos—just the way we like it. Don’t miss it!First Date Ep. 91 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:22 - Appetizer Questions 00:06:24 - Karma Babies 00:10:04 - Dating Actors 00:15:19 - Rage Rooms, Cybertruck Hacks, & Indestructible Boobs00:23:21 - Pickup Lines & Man Hands 00:27:57 - Austin & Matt Rife 00:32:39 - Cheating00:38:02 - Dessert Question00:41:41 - Wrap Up & Special Forces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-03-18•43mins
#14

Babies, Boys & Big Laughs: Steve Rannazzisi Tells All | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Try VIIA! and use code DATE!- Go to to upgrade your selling today.On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton chops it up with the always-hilarious Steve Rannazzisi! They imagine a world where men give birth, debate whether Lauren’s son is training to be her bodyguard, and crack up over Steve’s chaotic delivery room stories. Plus, they tackle the nightmare of teaching kids to drive, raising a tiny ladies' man, and how Lauren kinda… didn’t pick her baby’s name. Buckle up—it’s a wild one!First Date Ep. 90 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:06 - If Men Gave Birth00:07:37 - Making a Body Guard00:10:11 - Just Keep Swimming00:15:48 - Home Birth Game Plan00:18:12 - Drinks and Drugs During Labor00:19:57 - Teaching Your Kid To Drive00:23:03 - Judge Your Sons Girlfriends00:26:30 - Steve Finding Love00:29:34 - Big Coach Vibes 00:31:44 - Girl Best Friend00:36:37 - Spin The Bottle00:38:34 - Learning About 6900:40:11 - Not Having Any Girls00:43:42 - No Cash For The Kids 00:45:41 - Jacks Black00:49:58 - Gay Baby00:53:06 - Dealing with Kids Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-03-11•57mins
#15

Family Friendly Flirt w/ Drew Nickens | First Date with Lauren Compton

On this episode of First Date, Kill Tony star Drew Nickens opens up about his search for love, unexpected takes on children’s music, and the food choice that caught Lauren off guard. They bond over Harry Potter, laugh about his strip club birthday, and dive into some of his wildest dating stories. Things get personal, funny, and a little awkward when the fetish is brought up—don’t miss it.First Date Ep. 89 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:02 - Gifts00:06:37 - Looking For Love00:08:03 - Baby Bops00:14:07 - Arcade Date 00:16:27 - Harry Potter Fans00:19:44 - The Grammys00:21:53 - Filipino Food Lover00:25:25 - Sexy Time00:30:42 - Lauren's TV Fame00:36:32 - Drew At The Strip Club00:42:19 - The Fetish00:46:11 - The Sweetest Thing Drew Has Done Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-03-04•48mins
#16

Guys Aren't Your Friends w/ Cristina Mariani | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Go to to upgrade your selling today.- Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to and use promo code DATE.On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes up-and-coming comedian Cristina Mariani on First Date. Cristina may think she's too weird for dating apps, but this first date will have you laughing out loud. Lauren gets Cristina talking about men's intentions, one night stands, and narcissistic exes. Cristina's assessments makes you think...this girl is definitely onto something.First Date Ep. 88 00:00:00 - Intro00:04:25 - Appetizer Questions00:07:21 - Comedy Material00:11:27 - Quick Detour00:16:35 - Her Type00:21:31 - Men's Bad Intentions00:29:50 - One Night Stands & Narcissists00:39:07 - Dessert Question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-02-25•44mins
#17

Glow Ups and Celebrity Exes w/ Dylan Carlino | First Date with Lauren Compton

On this episode of First Date, host Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Dylan Carlino for a hilarious deep dive into gay vs. straight dating—where, in the gay world, being hot is the real deal-breaker. Dylan shares his journey from "fat guy" to "newly hot," while they dish on Lauren’s Playboy past and her boyfriend’s mind-blowing celebrity exes. They also swap wild hookup stories, explore the realities of catfishing in the gay community, and debate whether Lauren will, in fact, be a hot mom.First Date Ep. 87 00:00:00 - Horny and Long Intro 00:01:35 - If He's Hot Though.... 00:03:01 - Newly Hot00:13:29 - Gays Would Like You00:16:44 - Do You Go on Dates?00:19:52 - Hot Moms00:21:24 - Playboy Experience00:23:31 - Coming Out00:27:16 - Fat Past00:30:00 - Keep The Saunas Separate00:32:16 - Gay Fun Facts00:34:33 - Hate for Playboy00:37:19 - Gays Having Sex With Girls00:38:51 - Wildest Place for Sex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-02-18•45mins
#18

Placenta on the Menu w/ Sara Weinshenk | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Head to or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!- Go to to upgrade your selling today.- Go to to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes comic Sara Weinshenk. Lauren and Sara get into their vices, hobbies, and distaste of NFTs. Some truths come out about their real feelings about Italian and British men. Sara has a hot model boyfriend with kids, which somehow evolves into conversation about eating placenta and nipple squeezes.First Date Ep. 86 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:43 - Italian Men & British Dentists00:07:30 - Vices00:15:02 - Hobbies00:19:42 - Family Introductions00:22:49 - Kids are Tiring00:26:18 - NFTs00:28:55 - Model Man00:31:22 - Pregnancy Kinda Sucks00:38:32 - Breast Milk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-02-11•46mins
#19

Catching Day Fades w/ Joey Avery | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code FIRSTDATE.- Try VIIA Hemp! and use code DATE!On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, comedian Joey Avery talks about everything from the weird and painful experience of flying to the art of catching day-fades and creating the perfect vibe. He shares his journey into stand-up comedy, and he and Lauren dive into the topic of ayahuasca and its mind-expanding possibilities. Lauren opens up about "peeing for two" while pregnant, and Joey recounts a wild story about crazy sex in a library. They also get into the chaos of planning a proposal while dealing with a meth-head squatter. Tune in for a hilarious, unfiltered conversation you won’t want to miss!First Date Ep. 85 PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT) or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 2/9/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro00:00:52 - The Pain of Planes 00:02:23 - Peeing For Two00:04:37 - Am I Retarded? 00:06:57 - Back To Your Ex00:10:11 - The Day Fade00:14:12 - Starting Comedy 00:17:56 - We're Having Kids00:19:05 - Shhh...Let's Have Sex00:25:14 - Close To Dying00:26:45 - Rain Man Daddy 00:29:16 - Baby Showers00:31:51 - Get It Out Of The System00:33:25 - Dealing with Meth Heads00:35:11 - The Engagement00:40:24 - Content Blowing Up00:43:13 - Stick To The Sketches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-02-04•46mins
#20

Pacman’s Playbook | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Go to to start selling with Shopify today.On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, NFL legend Adam "Pacman" Jones gets real about Atlanta strip clubs (and their surprisingly great food), how he met his wife at one, and the moments that shaped him as a person and athlete. They discuss his hidden talents in art and music, his superstar athlete kids, what it takes to be a great parent, and even debate whether we’ve really been to the moon. Don’t miss this fun, unfiltered conversation!First Date Ep. 85 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:13 - Strip Club Date00:07:00 - Meeting His Wife 00:11:05 - Smelling The Locker Room00:14:12 - Defining Moments00:17:55 - The Best Arrest00:23:05 - Did We Go To The Moon?00:30:19 - Mad Pacman00:32:42 - Pac's Places00:35:37 - Pac Drops Heat00:39:40 - Parenting 10100:42:20 - What It Takes To Be Great Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-01-28•47mins
#21

Why Atlanta Has the Best Strip Clubs: Bruce Bruce Tells All! | First Date with Lauren Compton

On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, comedian Bruce Bruce talks about everything from his upcoming Netflix special to his unexpected fear of dogs. He explains why Atlanta is the best place for strip clubs and opens up about his views on open relationships and the struggles of swingers. Bruce Bruce also shares his thoughts on women—how they’re crazy but also brilliant—and offers insight into his past relationships, family, and how he met his wife. With his "do it to it" mindset, he talks about providing for his loved ones and how he proposed to his lovely wife. Tune in for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation!First Date Ep. 83 00:00:00 - Intro00:00:37 - Bruce Bruce00:01:10 - WWE: Live00:03:02 - Scared of Dogs00:05:08 - Strip Club Lovin'00:11:11 - Open Relationships00:18:22 - Family Man00:26:15 - Meeting His Wife00:30:40 - This Lady Needs a Baby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-01-21•44mins
#22

Basement Handy Bad Boy w/ Dave Landau | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Try VIIA! and use code DATE!- Head to or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!- Go to to start selling with Shopify today.On this week's episode, Lauren chats it up with comedian Dave Landau! Dave is a married man, but he's got a past as a bad boy that Lauren can't help but be curious about. Dave tells some wild stories about run-ins with the law and the things that go down in basements. The duo also talk about twins, wild girls, a bad experience Lauren had kissing a guy, drinking habits, exes, sentimental dad stuff, and remembering a time when everyone smoked cigarettes in public. Dave also answers a very deeply personal dessert question that proves to be some pretty solid advice. Enjoy!First Date Ep. 82 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:48 - Marriage, Siblings, & Twins 00:06:45 - Criminal History 00:13:28 - Bad Boy 00:21:15 - Wild Girls & Bad Kissing 00:29:06 - Drinking Habits & Exes 00:35:14 - Remember When Everyone Smoked Cigarettes?00:41:50 - Dave's Dad00:44:13 - Dessert 00:45:59 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-01-14•46mins
#23

Soulless Soulmates w/ Kyle Dunnigan | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code FIRSTDATE. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. On this week’s episode, Lauren chats with comedian, Kyle Dunnigan! Kyle talks about his impressions, his dating history and his intention to stop dating (whether he means stop altogether or stop because he found a life partner remains unclear). They also dive into the idea of soulmates, Kyle educates Lauren about souls, Lauren educates Kyle about how much a Facebook profile ages a person, and the two get into discussion about line jumping at theme parks. Don’t miss this first date, you might learn a thing or two!First Date Ep. 81 PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit (CT) or visit (MD).21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: . Ends 2/9/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:18 - Dating Goals & Line Jumping 00:07:45 - Best & Worst Date00:12:54 - Facebook & Impressions 00:16:57 - Jealousy 00:21:44 - Soulmates & The Afterlife 00:28:12 - Questions, Contrarians, & Stock Tips00:33:52 - Tasting Menu 00:40:01 - Dessert 00:43:27 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-01-07•47mins

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#24

Fat "Kitties", Trashy Tattoos, and Romance w/ Ari Matti | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Try VIIA! and use code DATE!On this week’s episode, Lauren sits down with the hilariously unfiltered Ari Matti! They dive into wild topics like women hitting their "mentally broken phase" at 30, Ari’s unique taste in women (it’s all about the vibe!), his love for piercings, trashy tattoos, and women with a fat pussy. Plus, they trade stories about romance, including one of the most over-the-top gestures Lauren’s made involving sushi and nudity. It’s raw, hilarious, and full of unforgettable moments you don’t want to miss!First Date Ep. 80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-12-31•51mins
#25

Pregnant Women Need Drinks w/ Sam Morril | First Date with Lauren Compton

Sam has a massive new tour called The Errors Tour and he's coming to a city near you! Get tickets at Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code FIRSTDATE Start your free online visit today at Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at , all lowercase Comedian Sam Morril joins Lauren for a mix of hilarious and real talk. They discuss why pregnant women need drinks, and the fetish surrounding pregnancy. Sam opens up about venting to his girlfriend, his 18-year-old blind pug Winnie, and beefing with a neighbor. They also talk about the fading trend of physical photos and the dynamics of comics and their friendships. Plus, Lauren shares how the "baby dude" in her belly is giving her a bit of testosterone! Don't miss this candid and funny conversation!First Date Ep. 79 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-12-24•48mins
#26

The Rocket Of Romance w/ Casey Rocket | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Go to to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. - Get harder, longer-lasting erections with Ro Sparks: $15 off first order of medication to get hard at http:ro.co/LAUREN Compounded drugs are permitted to be prescribed under federal law but are not FDA-approved and do not undergo safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing review by the FDA. For full safety information, go to Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at all lowercaseOn this week’s episode, Lauren chats with the hilarious Casey Rocket! Casey talks about graduating as a doorguy at the Comedy Mothership, his love for thriller movies, and the moment he found out Santa wasn’t real (and who ruined it). They also dive into his red flags, a list of past lovers, and his fascination with cryptid zoology. Goofy and self-aware, Casey shows why his personality is his biggest strength. Don’t miss this unforgettable first date with Casey Rocket!First Date Ep. 78 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-12-17•41mins
#27

Paul Virzi's Mic Drop Marriage Proposal | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Go to to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. - Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at Start your free online visit today at this week's episode, Lauren chats it up with another New York comic, Paul Virzi! Paul is a married man, but doesn't mind a First Date with a pregnant woman. He tells the wild story about how he met his wife, a journey that spanned different eras and different partners with a road that led them to each other. The duo also talk about love languages, movie watching habits, what a date night looks like for married people, surprise parties, plus Lauren grills Paul with an extensive list of questions from her Tasting Menu, and not one, but TWO dessert questions!First Date Ep. 77 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-12-10•46mins
#28

Love of a Stalker Ex w/ Adrienne Iapalucci | First Date with Lauren Compton

Adrienne’s special is out now!! Watch “The Dark Queen” on Netflix today!SPONSORS:- Get harder, longer-lasting erections with Ro Sparks: $15 off first order of medication to get hard at http:ro.co/LAUREN- Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at Try VIIA! and use code DATE!- Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at all lowercaseOn this week's episode, Lauren chats it up with New York comic, Adrienne Iapalucci! Adrienne needed to come to First Date sooner with all the amazing dating horror stories she has to share. Boyfriends with PTSD, crazy jealousy, super stalkers...she's seen it all! Lauren shares a few of her toxic boyfriends in return. They also hit on the real struggle of a white woman with huge boobs. Lauren and Adrienne wrap up the episode with their unadulterated opinion of dating/hanging out with people who have kids.First Date Ep. 76 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-12-03•46mins
#29

Ex Files w/ Jeff Dye | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code DATE Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order of their new recipe. Go to and use code DATE at checkout. On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren brings Jeff Dye back for a second date! Lauren gets a little life update from Jeff: who he's seeing (or not seeing) and how his sobriety journey is going. This time around Lauren and Jeff dive deep into his past relationships; thinking about how his exes see him and what he's like in a relationship. They also talk about Lauren's hot maternity photoshoot, a quick Tasting Menu, and Jeff's go-to way of cheering someone up.First Date Ep. 75 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-11-26•47mins
#30

Special Needs Queens w/ Fiona Cauley | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Start your free online visit today at Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at all lowercase- Over 2 million butts love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with the code DATE at This week on First Date, Lauren welcomes comic, Fiona Cauley on the pod! Fiona hilariously shares what its like dating with a disability and what kind of dirtbags that attracts. Luckily she's found a good guy now. Fiona isn't the jealous type, but there is one exception. Lauren learns something new about the missionary position, as well as what it means when Fiona gets "the zoomies." They wrap up the episode with the sweetest gesture that Fiona's boyfriend did for her.First Date Ep. 74 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-11-19•36mins
#31

The Streets Love Donnell Rawlings | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Go to to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. - Try VIIA! and use code DATE!On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes comic Donnell Rawlings on First Date. Donnell has a lot to teach Lauren about the streets and she was there for it. But Lauren also teaches Donnell some things, like situationships and the dating app for quote: "you people". Donnell shares alllll the things he prefers, i.e., women who have many hair ties on their wrists with a slim thick figure. Donnell has a shining karaoke moment...oh and there's a surprise guest pop in.First Date Ep. 73 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-11-12•45mins
#32

Love in Recovery w/ Brandon Novak | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at all lowercaseOn this week's episode, Lauren welcomes motivational speaker and addiction advocate, Brandon Novak to the pod. You may know him from Viva La Bam and Jackass, but Brandon has turned his life around to focus on helping addicts with their recovery journey. Brandon shares with Lauren some of his own crazy stories from when he was an addict; one involving a splooge tattoo. Brandon may be emotionally unavailable, but you'll find his love for cats and his mom very charming.First Date Ep. 72 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-11-05•48mins
#33

The Bachelorette's Final Rose w/ Jeff Arcuri | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Start your free online visit today at Over 2 million butts love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with the code DATE at On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes comic Jeff Arcuri to First Date. Jeff is freshly engaged to a past Bachelorette, after knowing each other for 5 months. Once Lauren gets over the shock of that, she dissects their relationship and decision process a little bit. Lauren gets to know Jeff's pet peeves, vices, and his weird superstitions. They wrap up the episode with a story involving an accidental sexy time tape, and of course the proposal story.First Date Ep. 71 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-10-29•35mins
#34

First Date LIVE! w/ Chris Distefano and Joe DeRosa | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:- Go to to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at all lowercase.Ladies and gentlemen, red flags of all ages...This week we've got a special treat for you, the return of First Date Live! Lauren Compton is back again at the Creek and Cave stage here in Austin, but this time she's joined by previous dates, Joe DeRosa and Chris Distefano! We have six comics who will face off in emotional, trivial, and physical challenges to be crowned the Best First Date in Austin! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the anxiety inducing madness of dating in front of a live audience!First Date Ep. 70 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-10-22•1hr 16mins
#35

Love Trumps All w/ Austin Nasso | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code DATE. Head to or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes comic Austin Nasso to First Date. Austin has been circulating on social media for his tech bro roasts and Trump impression, which he nails throughout the entire ep. Austin is recently engaged to Mariana..Margo? Marlina! She's a sensitive girl, so we learn that things like open relationships and a boys trip to Cabo aren't great ideas. Lauren and Austin wrap up the episode with the most thoughtful and intricate proposal story we've heard yet.First Date Ep. 69 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-10-15•48mins
#36

Breastfeeding Burns Calories w/ Kat Timpf | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Head to or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes TV personality/comedian Kat Timpf on the pod. Like Lauren, Kat is also with child, a massive bonding topic the two dive right into. They chat about sensitive nipples, how many kids they want, the exciting fact that breastfeeding burns calories, and raw dogging a pregnancy. Lauren and Kat also cover bulletproof husbands, proposals, New York City, love bombs, spreadsheets, dead parents, and so much more!First Date Ep. 68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-10-08•37mins
#37

Dusty Slay's Silky Secret | First Date with Lauren Compton

On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes comedian Dusty Slay on the pod. Dusty talks about his wife and 2 small kids, but most importantly he reveals his luscious head of hair. Dusty and Lauren connect about his distaste for mouths and the Chiefs (unrelated). They also touch on their family dynamics, his height hack, and his non-proposal proposal.First Date Ep. 67 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-10-01•31mins
#38

Funeral Date w/ Mike Cannon | First Date with Lauren Compton

Tickets are available NOW for First Date Live! Tuesday, October 8th at The Creek and the Cave in Austin, TX. We'll see you there!SPONSORS: Head to or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code FIRSTDATE Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at all lowercase. Go to to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. On this week's episode Lauren welcomes comic, Mike Cannon to the First Date table. Lauren and Mike talk dating, marriage, and comedy. Mike shares his interesting come up story of starting comedy at a funeral, which prompted a very cold hook up. Lauren learns more about his wife, who he's been dating since the fifth grade (on and off). Mike and Lauren also trade some hilarious bad trip stories. They wrap up with his proposal story that involves a lot of cat poop.First Date Ep. 66 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-09-24•38mins
#39

Good Impressions w/ Adam Ray | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:Keep the carbs out of summer without compromising flavor with Hero Bread. Get 10% off your order at and use code DATE at checkout.On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes comedian, actor, and impression master Adam Ray to the pod. Lauren and Adam jump right in to how amazingly supportive his wife is. Especially compared to his long distance exes (we see you cheater in Reno). They exchange stories about past red flag flings, which both weirdly happened in retail. Definitely don't miss Adam's acting exercises from Universal and role playing ditching a date. Of course he throws in a few presidential and Dr. Phil impressions too. To wrap up, Adam tells his sweet proposal story.First Date Ep. 65 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-09-17•43mins
#40

Lauren Is Pregnant! w/ Dr. Drew | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at On this week's episode Lauren invites Dr. Drew back on the pod for a very special announcement. Lauren is pregnant! Lauren and Drew flip the script to ask Lauren questions about her symptoms, how she's preparing, and what she's looking forward to. Lauren talks about how they found out and what her birthing plan is. Dr. Drew gives a lot of amazing advice about how she should be taking care of herself, birthing complications, and newborn parenting.First Date Ep. 64 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-09-10•39mins
#41

First Date LIVE! w/ Tom Segura & Ian Fidance | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:-Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code DATE.-Memberships start at just $99 for your first month. Medication costs are separate. up for a $1 per month trial period at and gentlemen, red flags of all ages...This week we've got a special treat for you, the return of First Date Live! Lauren Compton is back again at the Creek and Cave stage here in Austin, but this time she's joined by previous dates, Ian Fidance and the man himself Tom Segura! We have six comics who will face off in emotional, trivial, and physical challenges to be crowned the Best First Date in Austin! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the anxiety inducing madness of dating in front of a live audience!First Date Ep. 63 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-09-03•1hr 7mins
#42

Text-To-Talk Dirty To Me w/ Ahren Belisle | First Date with Lauren Compton

On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes comedian Ahren Belisle on a very special first date. Ahren communicates via a text to speech feature on his phone, but he's as sharp as a razor blade on the keys. His quick typing skills are especially impressive to Lauren right off the bat. Ahren talks to Lauren about the usual dating things such as red flags, celeb crushes, favorite types, exes, and even manages to take his pants off mid date! Ahren also has a very unique safe word that needs to be heard to believe.First Date Ep. 62 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-08-27•31mins
#43

No Cure For Love w/ Tim Minchin | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code DATE. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at all lowercase Go to to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes actor and musician Tim Minchin on a first date. Tim is a tortured poet who values quality over quantity when it comes to partners, an admirable quality that Lauren is pleasantly surprised to hear. The two bond over The Beatles, stingray sports cars, and the rom-com French Kiss. Tim composes darkly comedic love songs and he wears the guyliner to prove it, plus has some interesting thoughts on karaoke. Tim gets the full course date plus a tasting menu and dessert to close off things. I don't know about you, but I think Lauren really digs this dudes accent!First Date Ep. 61 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-08-20•41mins
#44

2 Nice 2 Love w/ Marcus King | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.com/DATE Go to and sign up to get your first month for $99. Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code DATE. On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes musician Marcus King for a first date! You may know Marcus from his appearances on the legendary YMH: Live 4, but Lauren gets to know the sweet, kind, and recovering doormat that is Marcus King. He's married now and for good reason as he hates dating (don't we all), but he opens up to Lauren about what revs his engine, his complicated love life, his icks, guilty pleasures, and interest in women taller than him. He also shares some stories about dating fans, DM dating, his worst date, and finishes with the sweet way he proposed to his current wife.First Date Ep. 60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-08-13•30mins
#45

Impractical Connection w/ Sal Vulcano | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at all lowercase.On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes Sal Vulcano on a first date. You may know Sal from Impractical Jokers, but Sal considers himself a lover not a prankster in real life. He's a sensitive guy with a wife and kid. While that might be news to some, he shares more about his love story with his wife. Lauren and Sal come up with a few great ideas about dating apps. Sal also reveals that he's buying into some numerology, feng shui stuff to map out his life.First Date Ep. 59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-08-06•44mins
#46

Lemon Chicken Saved My Marriage w/ Rachel Feinstein | First Date with Lauren Compton

Check out this link for Larry's Lemon Chicken! to to get up to 60% off your subscription for a limited time.This week Lauren welcomes comedian and big guy, Rachel Feinstein to First Date! Rachel is a dressy girl and bonds with Lauren about her surprising humbleness. Rachel has always been a good hang in her life and Lauren gets a feel for that as they ease into the conversation by talking about dumb gifts and decent sexual prowess. They also talk about bedroom mishaps, smells, pet peeves, sex dungeons, dating drug dealers, and how a lemon chicken recipe factored into Rachel's marriage proposal.First Date Ep. 58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-07-30•36mins
#47

Getting In Bed w/ Mia Malkova & Gabby Epstein | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code DATE. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at all lowercase. This week Lauren welcomes internet icons, Mia Malkova and Gabby Epstein on to First Date! Mia and Gabby are each other's yin and yang, from to falling in love to how soon they'll sleep with a date. Lauren gets a feel of Mia's sweet, yet alpha, energy. And Gabby teaches everyone her hacks on how to trap a man. After the Tasting Menu and a little Newlywed Game, Gabby shares the best way to get over a heartbreak.First Date Ep. 57 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-07-23•43mins
#48

24k Magic w/ 24kGoldn | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS:Go to and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes rapper 24KGoldn onto the show. Golden is a smooth operator, that can sometimes come off as a red flag, but on this date it's appreciated. Lauren gets to know about Goldn's moves, music, and dating life. He shares a few dealbreakers, and other preferences during the Tasting Menu. For the dessert question, we get to know how much of a romantic Golden really is.First Date Ep. 56 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-07-16•35mins
#49

First Date LIVE! w/ Mark Normand & Ari Shaffir | First Date with Lauren Compton

Ladies and gentlemen, red flags of all ages...This week we've got a special treat for you, it's the debut episode of First Date Live! Lauren Compton has brought her show to the Creek and Cave stage here in Austin and tonight she's not alone. Joining her to roast, praise, and judge a gauntlet of prospective dates are Mark Normand and Ari Shaffir! Instead of the usual apps, mains, and desserts, Lauren has brought unique challenges and trivia questions to help narrow down who the most dateable Austinite truly is. The best of the best are subjected to a song competition that may or may not get us flagged for copyright, but that's half the fun. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the anxiety inducing madness of dating in front of a live audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-07-12•53mins
#50

Finding Love On Grindr w/ Chris Distefano | First Date with Lauren Compton

SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using or through my promo code DATE. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes Chris Distefano on a first date. Lauren and Chris really dive into Chris's struggle with his sexuality. And on the other hand, Lauren gets Chris to share more about his hetero relationship with his girlfriend and their daughters. Chrissy gives some really good fatherly advice about giving up on dreams and how to handle a cheating scandal. The Tasting Menu is an interesting one with history lessons and, of course, gay innuendos. To wrap up the episode, Chris gives Lauren some solid relationship advice.First Date Ep. 55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-07-09•42mins

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