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First Date with Lauren Compton
Hosted by YMH Studios · EN
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!
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Joe DeRosa Got ZERO Likes On Dating Apps | First Date with Lauren Compton
Yesterday01:06:45Summary readyCheck out Joe DeRosa's new podcast Vile and Horrendous Pull up a chair and listen to what Joe does best: piss and moan! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWvLI8xCAa0 Gape your 4th eye with Kurt Metzger and Duncan Trussell's new podcast Mystery Boys and get to the bottom of what's really going on in the world: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-i3EV1v5hLdsQknDbyTEDhROmB-qoGg7 Comedian Joe DeRosa joins Lauren Compton for a chaotic and painfully honest episode of First Date. Joe talks about officially moving to Austin full-time, life after heartbreak, surviving dating apps with absolutely zero matches, and figuring out who he actually is now. They get into bad flirting, people using people, why paddle boarding is terrible, the sacred art of the bar crawl, and the difference between trying to impress someone versus actually vibing with them. Joe’s new podcast Vile & Horrendous is out now on YouTube through YMH Studios and everywhere podcasts are available. Follow Joe DeRosa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joederosacomedy/ Watch Vile & Horrendous on YouTube via YMH Studios First Date Ep. 153 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:04 - Joe's Moved To Austin Fulltime00:06:14 - A Year After Heartbreak00:11:48 - Trying Dating Apps00:16:54 - Joe's Type00:23:55 - People Using People00:28:12 - Paddle Boarding SUCKS00:33:02 - The Bar Crawl Ritual00:35:57 - This Isn't Working Lauren...00:40:46 - Impressing Vs. Vibing00:45:39 - Who Is Joe Now?00:51:47 - Small Talk Is Draining00:58:05 - I'm Not Actually Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryI Slid In Lauren's DM's w/ Michael Lenoci | First Date with Lauren Compton
1w ago01:01:23Summary readySPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date Michael Lenoci joins First Date and things spiral almost immediately. Lauren and Mike talk love bombing, sliding into DMs, dating fans, revenge after divorce, having chemistry in arguments, and why Mike’s entire dating process sounds both calculated and reckless at the same time. Follow Michael Lenoci: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaellenoci/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelLenociComedy First Date Ep. 152 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:45 - Love Bombing 00:05:15 - Sliding Into Lauren's DMs 00:08:29 - How Does Mike Make his Moves? 00:23:32 - Crowd Work and Joke Writing 00:25:44 - Dating A Fan 00:29:44 - Using Months To Describe Age 00:34:40 - Revenge and Divorce 00:37:53 - How Would Mike Propose? 00:40:35 - Pitching a Baseball Themed Wedding 00:45:38 - Mike's Dating Process 00:52:38 - Being Good At Arguments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryHe HATED His Wife at First… Now They’re Having a Baby w/ Justin Stagner | First Date
2w ago00:54:36Summary readySPONSORS: - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/firstdate - Get sixty days free at https://ShipStation.com with code date - Go to https://ro.co/FIRSTDATE to see if you qualify Comedian Justin Stagner joins Lauren Compton on First Date and this one gets wild fast… From hating his wife when they first met to getting pregnant before marriage, Justin breaks down one of the most chaotic love stories we’ve had on the show. They get into growing up with siblings, struggling to get pregnant, and somehow end up reviewing Waffle House like it’s fine dining. Lauren also shares stories about her trailer park ex, living in a haunted trailer, and what real date nights look like once you’re married and expecting a baby. This episode has everything: * Bad first impressions that turn into marriage * The WORST relationship stories imaginable * Pregnancy struggles & relationship pressure * Waffle House takes you didn’t ask for * Questionable life decisions that somehow worked out Justin also talks about his podcast The Southern Saturday Podcast and what it’s like preparing for a baby while no longer being in “great shape”😂 👇 FOLLOW JUSTIN STAGNER 👇 Website: https://www.justinstagner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justin.stagner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Justin.Stagner First Date Ep. 151 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:52 - Hating Her At First 00:05:06 - Pregnant Before Marriage 00:08:15 - Growing Up With Siblings 00:14:55 - Having Troubles Getting Pregnant 00:16:21 - Waffle House Review 00:20:11 - The Worst Relationship Ever 00:24:47 - Lauren's Trailer Park Ex 00:29:27 - Living In A Haunted Trailer 00:35:06 - Date Nights With The Wife 00:40:40 - The Baby Is Coming 00:44:49 - Wanting To Be Skinny While Pregnant 00:47:24 - Not In Shape Anymore 00:49:58 - Having Artistic Kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryAri Shaffir Talks Dating, Vasectomy & Bad Decisions | First Date with Lauren Compton
3w ago00:45:31Summary readyThe End is here! Ari's new storytelling show is $5.99 per episode at https://theend.ymhstudios.com/ There's a total of 7 episodes for you to enjoy! SPONSORS: - Head to https://Chime.com/DATE. - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with Ari Shaffir for what might be the least helpful dating advice you’ll ever hear. They get into first date red flags, weird turn-offs, and why Ari operates like someone who’s never worried about a second date. From being chronically late to oversharing immediately, he pretty much lays out a blueprint for what not to do—while somehow making it work anyway. They also bounce through topics like only children vs. siblings, traveling the world solo, late-night energy shifts, and the kind of stories that start normal and end… not normal. Lauren tries to keep things on track. Ari does not help. First Date Ep. 150 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Weed and Pregnancy Cravings 00:05:45 - Pregnant Lady Sex 00:15:29 - Only Children VS Siblings 00:18:36 - The Newest Skank 00:20:13 - Ari's Trip Around The World 00:24:05 - Ari Is Always Late 00:26:57 - The Time A Lady Wow'd Ari 00:30:07 - Ari Learns About Breastfeeding 00:31:28 - The End 00:33:04 - The Witching Hour 00:41:36 - Ari's Vasectomy 00:43:18 - Boning At A Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryJosh Wolf’s “Me Too” Story Is Not What You Think | First Date with Lauren Compton
4w ago01:11:33Summary readyThe End is here! Ari's new storytelling show is $5.99 per episode at https://theend.ymhstudios.com/ There's a total of 7 episodes for you to enjoy! On First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Josh Wolf for a fast, chaotic dive into dating and relationships. They hit red flags, real friendships, and leaving the LA bubble—before getting into absolute madness: a disastrous first date (yes… poopy pants), getting “Me Too’d” in a way only Josh could make funny, and somehow ending up married through his manager. Plus: a post-car-crash prostate exam, the CDC calling him, gambling, moving to Europe, and parenting debates. Follow Josh Wolf: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshwolfcomedy/?hl=en Website: https://comedianjoshwolf.com/ (tour dates & more) First Date Ep. 149 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:24 - Leaving The LA Bubble 00:04:04 - Getting Me Too'd 00:08:12 - Married Through Our Manager 00:09:18 - Poopy Pants On The First Date 00:21:28 - Spotting Red Flags 00:26:05 - Knowing Who Your Friends Are 00:28:30 - The CDC Is Calling ME! 00:34:57 - Wanting To Move To Europe 00:36:49 - Selling Hand Made Belts 00:41:54 - Laurens Fashion Deals 00:44:39 - Gambling 00:55:36 - Who's Brain Does The Baby Have? 00:59:20 - Homeschooling Styles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryScared to Propose for a YEAR?? w/ David Cross | First Date with Lauren Compton
Apr 2800:48:14Summary readyThe End is here! Ari's new storytelling show is $5.99 per episode at https://theend.ymhstudios.com/ There's a total of 7 episodes for you to enjoy! Check out Joe DeRosa's new podcast Vile and Horrendous Pull up a chair and listen to what Joe does best: piss and moan! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWvLI8xCAa0 Check out David Cross’ new special The End of the Beginning of the End and catch him on tour: https://officialdavidcross.com SPONSORS: - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/firstdate - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date David Cross joins First Date with Lauren Compton and proves that even smart people can absolutely bungle a love story. He talks about grinding new material in New York, dating in entertainment, and how he somehow almost missed his wife… twice. From an awkward first attempt to meet her, to randomly running into her again, to carrying an engagement ring for over a year like a psycho before finally proposing. They get into their three-day wedding at a kids camp, raising a baby, skipping the night nurse, and the stories behind David’s tattoos. It’s bad timing, dumb luck, and a relationship that worked out anyway. First Date Ep. 148 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:29 - Living In NY And Getting New Material 00:03:47 - Relationships With People In Entertainment 00:06:32 - The First Attempt At Meeting His Wife 00:08:58 - Running Into Her Coincidentally 00:15:34 - How Did David Cross Propose? 00:27:37 - Having A 3 Day Wedding At A Kids Camp 00:32:54 - Holding Off On A Night Nurse 00:35:26 - Raising Babies 00:38:58 - David's Tattoos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryShe Flew to Kansas for a First Date… Then Married Him w/Elyse Myers | First Date with Lauren Compton
Apr 2100:58:40Summary readyThe End is here! Ari's new storytelling show is $5.99 per episode at https://theend.ymhstudios.com/ There's a total of 7 episodes for you to enjoy! Become a paid channel member of YMH to get First Date episodes one day early and AD-FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYIgiXwJck_Pb5Nj-wIrsqg/join SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date - Head to https://Chime.com/DATE. On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, Elyse Myers joins Lauren to break down the relationship that started with a flight to Kansas… and turned into a marriage. Elyse talks about knowing he was “the one” early on, only to feel completely friend-zoned, navigating mixed signals, and seeing two totally different sides of her now-husband. They get into the reality of conflict in relationships, the struggle of apologizing, and how honest communication can accidentally turn into something deeply healing. Plus—fast food love, a proposal story, and what it’s really like being married to someone you don’t always like. Real, chaotic, and surprisingly sweet. First Date Ep. 147 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:12 - He Knew She Was The One 00:07:13 - Flying To Kansas To Hang Out For The First Time 00:14:09 - Feeling Like She was Friend-zoned 00:20:08 - Experiencing Two Sides Of Him 00:24:06 - Learning to Resolve Conflicts Between Each Other 00:34:41 - Married To Someone Who Hates You 00:39:01 - Struggles of Apologizing 00:41:44 - Accidentally Creating A Healing Experience 00:46:41 - Fast Food Love 00:50:46 - How Did He Propose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryKirk Fox Discovers He Has A Fetish | First Date with Lauren Compton
Apr 1400:56:44Summary readyThe End is Ari's new storytelling show! It's almost here! Premieres April 16 on https://theend.ymhstudios.com/ . Presale pricing only available for a short time! You get 7 full, hour long episodes of completely unfiltered stories for $24.99. Afterwards, the price will increase so get it now! SPONSORS: - Go to https://RO.CO/FIRSTDATE to see if you’re eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro. Lauren Compton sits down with comedian and actor Kirk Fox to dive into everything from his new movie Plantman & Blondie to the wild stories behind his family, romantic life, and comedy career. Kirk opens up about meeting his wife, his most unusual fetishes and fantasies, what kind of partner he’s really looking for, and even his legendary encounters on the tennis court. Plus, hear about his time as a talk show host, what it would be like if he were a professor, and the influence of his cult-leader father. It’s funny, honest, and totally unfiltered—just like a first date should be. First Date Ep. 146 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:32 - Kirk's Child 00:05:16 - Plantman & Blondie 00:12:18 - Meeting His Wife 00:18:53 - What is Kirk's Type? 00:23:53 - The Legendary Tennis Player 00:28:25 - Fetishes and Fantasies 00:32:18 - Kirk's Romantic Weekends 00:37:31 - If Kirk Was A Professor 00:38:47 - Kirk's Cult Leader Father 00:46:58 - Kirk Had A Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryThe Most Romantic Fool w/ Frankie Quiñones | First Date with Lauren Compton
Apr 700:49:47Summary readyThe End is Ari's new storytelling show! It's almost here! Premieres April 16 on https://theend.ymhstudios.com/ . Presale pricing only available for a short time! You get 7 full, hour long episodes of completely unfiltered stories for $24.99. Afterwards, the price will increase so get it now! SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date On this episode of First Date, comedian Frankie Quinones gets real about living in LA, being single, and the fears that come with dating. He talks approaching women in public, going too hard on a first date, and whether he even wants kids. Along the way, Frankie puts Lauren onto Latino culture—from food takes (including why Chipotle Mexican Grill isn’t real Mexican food) to dating dynamics and everything in between—plus a detour into astrology. Honest, unfiltered, and all Frankie. Follow Frankie Quinones: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankiequinones/ Website: https://frankiequinones.com/ First Date Ep. 145 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:14 - Living In Los Angeles 00:08:31 - Frankie's Fears 00:14:46 - Frankie's Single Life 00:18:25 - Astrology 00:23:15 - Chinese Party For Lauren's Son 00:24:44 - Chipotle Is NOT MEXICAN 00:26:16 - Frankie's Hidden Talent 00:30:10 - World Baseball Classic 00:33:36 - Frankie's Interesting Sports Fact 00:35:33 - Going To Hard On The First Date 00:40:11 - Does He Want Kids? 00:43:57 - The Most Romantic Moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryMark Normand: New Baby, New Netflix Special | First Date with Lauren Compton
Mar 3100:49:32Summary readyThe End is Ari's new storytelling show! It's almost here! Premieres April 16 on https://theend.ymhstudios.com/ . Presale pricing only available for a short time! You get 7 full, hour long episodes of completely unfiltered stories for $24.99. Afterwards, the price will increase so get it now! SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date On this episode of First Date, Mark Normand gets real about dad life, marriage, and the chaos of raising an extroverted baby—all with his signature unfiltered humor. He dives into mud kitchens, resolving fights with his wife, splitting finances, and even writing jokes about his little one. Along the way, Mark shares hilarious takes on snoring problems, love languages, and the wild moments that make family life unforgettable. Catch Mark’s new Netflix special, None Too Pleased, streaming now! Follow Mark Normand: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marknormand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marknormand/ Website: https://www.marknormand.com/ First Date Ep. 144 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:55 - Mark's Dad Life 00:06:30 - Mud Kitchens For Kids 00:08:32 - Resolving Fights In Marriage 00:10:15 - Old Viral Youtube Videos 00:14:14 - Reality Tv Shows 00:15:25 - Splitting Finances 00:16:09 - The Wife Cooks 00:18:35 - Lauren's DUI 00:22:09 - Favorite Comedy Spots 00:23:53 - Having An Extrovert Baby 00:25:13 - Mark's Snoring Problem 00:27:01 - Writing Jokes About The Baby 00:29:34 - Making Cocktails With Breastmilk 00:32:33 - Choosing A C-Section Birth 00:35:21 - Mark's New Special 00:38:04 - Mark's Love Languages 00:39:24 - Getting Mugged 3 Times 00:43:01 - Getting Bed Bugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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