Podcast Summary

First Date with Lauren Compton

Episode: From Barstool To The Big Screen w/ John Feitelberg
Date: September 16, 2025
Host: Lauren Compton
Guest: John Feitelberg (Barstool personality, actor in Les Mascots)

Brief Overview

This episode features a candid, often hilarious “first date” conversation between host Lauren Compton and John Feitelberg. John, known for his work with Barstool and his new mockumentary sitcom Les Mascots, opens up about his relationship style, personal quirks, dating history, and red flags. The two riff on everything from NYC living versus Austin, food and drink preferences, relationship dynamics, and the pitfalls of modern dating etiquette. The tone is light, playful, and refreshingly honest.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Living in NYC vs. Austin (00:43 - 01:53)

• John talks about his love for New York’s walkability and unique vibe, noting how other cities just feel like "regular cities." Lauren admits her envy and agrees, saying New York is "so much more European."
  • Notable Quote:
  • “The director of Les Mascots, Pavs, always says shooting in New York or Europe is just a cheat code. It’s just so beautiful.” – John (01:45)

2. Relationship Status & Dating History (01:53 - 05:12)

• John is in a committed relationship but not engaged. He and his girlfriend met in Rhode Island, the “best” place according to John ("Newport is really where it’s at.” — 03:07). Lauren probes for “red flags” but John’s answers remain honest yet reserved.
• John describes his girlfriend as a legal assistant, “not serious, but she appears very serious. She’s like a pit bull.” (04:07)
• Playful discussion about physical preferences:
  • “20s, pre 20s boobs, 20s ass, post 20s boobs again.” – John on shifting attraction (04:23)

3. Dating Style and Love Language (07:18 - 08:06)

• John’s love language is "acts of service." He appreciates when his partner does everyday chores without being asked, not for the act itself but the intent behind it.
  • Notable Quote:
  • “If I don’t want to do something, that means I know nobody wants to do it. So if you’re doing it, it’s like, I really understand how much you love me.” – John (07:26)

4. Cooking and Eating Habits (08:06 - 09:16)

• John mostly eats the same meal daily (“beef, sweet potato, half an avocado, and cottage cheese” 08:52). For him, food choices are about ease, not health.
• Likes Italian and American restaurants, but keeps things casual.

5. Approach to Dating, Breakups, and Commitment (09:16 - 12:30)

• Never used dating apps; all relationships have developed from friendships. Jokes:
  • “I’m kind of like the Joe Biden of dating, I just hang around enough until someone’s like, all right, you’re the guy.” (10:03)
• Tends to “stick it out,” often staying in relationships until the other person leaves. Does not have strong ambitions about marriage:
  • “Honestly, my answer is I don’t want anything in life. I’m good.” (11:44)
• Considers himself romantic in everyday ways but is not big on grand gestures.

6. Surprises and Pet Peeves (15:02 - 18:09)

• Both Lauren and John dislike surprise parties and food surprises, wanting to be in the right mindset for specific experiences.
  • “A surprise party would be a fucking nightmare.” – John (15:45)
  • “If you tell me we’re going to go have Mexican food, I get the taste of Mexican food in my soul and I have to go have Mexican food. You can’t switch it up.” – Lauren (16:34)

7. Bonding Over Food vs. Entertainment (18:09 - 22:05)

• John bonds over movies & TV; Lauren bonds over food, feeling that meals reveal a lot about a person’s character.
• Fun back-and-forth about drink orders and what they symbolize on dates.

8. Chivalry, Gender Roles, and “Tiptoeing” (22:58 - 26:05)

• Conversation about chivalry and modern dating etiquette: Should men offer to help with bags or take charge of ordering at dinner?
  • “I'm a tiptoer. I’m a tiptoer.” – John (25:29)
  • Lauren prefers a partner who’s unapologetically themselves, even if that means just lifting her bag when needed.

9. Siblings, Childhood, and Responsibility (26:39 - 32:11)

• Lauren, an only child, discusses how that shaped her. John, the eldest of four, shares his perspective. They agree on the benefits of generosity and self-awareness.
  • “If you don’t like something I have, it’ll be yours.” – Both (28:38)

10. Marriage, Weddings, and Spotlight (32:02 - 33:29)

• John is the only unmarried sibling and feels weddings seem “a nightmare” from the bride and groom’s perspective.

11. Personal “Red Flags” & Relationship Decision-Making (33:32 - 37:00)

• John admits to feelings of jealousy “when it’s due" but is not controlling. On fighting, he’s “been in fights,” but doesn’t seek them out, winning “probably four out of six” (34:49).
• On cheating:
  • "I can see myself as I get older, excusing it more... Like, we got a pretty good thing going here." (36:36)
• Admits to getting back with exes frequently: “Reduce, reuse, recycle.” (36:47)

12. Journaling and Communication (40:08 - 44:24)

• Lauren makes fun of journaling, calling it “gay”; John keeps brief notes but rarely journals.
• Lauren tells a story about an ex reading her “pros and cons” list, leading to a bad breakup.

13. Signature Moves on Dates (47:20 - 49:49)

• John shares a go-to “move”: asking someone’s least favorite date activity and then suggesting it as a date, aiming to make it fun.
  • "If I make it fun, then that's really good." (47:59)
• Lauren hates rock climbing as a date; John recounts a terrible rock climbing date (“the most emasculated little man boy in history” at 48:47).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "I hope it shifts to personality at some point, but we'll go with what we got." – John (04:49)
• "I'm kind of like the Joe Biden of dating, I guess. I just hang around enough until someone's like, all right, you're the guy." – John (10:03)
• “A surprise party would be a fucking nightmare…” – John (15:45)
• “Reduce, reuse, recycle.” – Lauren on getting back with exes (36:47)
• “I’m a love reciprocator. So, like, if you tell me you love me, I’ll say it right back. I don’t care... I’ll hope I fall in love afterwards.” – John (46:08)
• “Impossible to be cute rock climbing.” – Lauren (49:15)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:43 – NYC vs. Austin lifestyle, city differences
• 01:53 – Relationship status and meeting his girlfriend
• 04:07 – “Pit bull” girlfriend description
• 07:18 – Love language conversation
• 09:16 – Never used dating apps, organic relationships
• 11:44 – Life ambitions and views on marriage
• 15:45 – Surprise party nightmare
• 22:58 – Chivalry and ordering food for a date
• 26:39 – Only child vs. siblings insights
• 33:32 – Relationship “red flags," fighting, and jealousy
• 36:36 – Evolving views on cheating
• 40:08 – Journaling debate story
• 47:20 – Date “signature move”
• 48:47 – Awkward rock climbing date story

Tone and Language

• Conversational; banter-heavy with playful teasing
• Open, unfiltered, and self-deprecating (particularly John)
• Combination of insightful moments and comedic timing

This episode offers a fun, candid deep dive into dating dynamics, relationship quirks, and the power of being unapologetically yourself, with plenty of laughs along the way.