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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!

First Date with Lauren Compton

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On 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

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

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On 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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Chapters 
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:18 - Dating Goals & Line Jumping 
00:07:45 - Best & Worst Date
00:12:54 - Facebook & Impressions 
00:16:57 - Jealousy 
00:21:44 - Soulmates & The Afterlife 
00:28:12 - Questions, Contrarians, & Stock Tips
00:33:52 - Tasting Menu 
00:40:01 - Dessert 
00:43:27 - Wrap Up
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Soulless Soulmates w/ Kyle Dunnigan | First Date with Lauren Compton

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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

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Chapters 
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:48 - 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 Dad
00:44:13 - Dessert 
00:45:59 - Wrap Up
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Basement Handy Bad Boy w/ Dave Landau | 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

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Chapters 
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:37 - Bruce Bruce
00:01:10 - WWE: Live
00:03:02 - Scared of Dogs
00:05:08 - Strip Club Lovin'
00:11:11 - Open Relationships
00:18:22 - Family Man
00:26:15 - Meeting His Wife
00:30:40 - This Lady Needs a Baby
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Why Atlanta Has the Best Strip Clubs: Bruce Bruce Tells All! | First Date with Lauren Compton

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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

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Chapters 
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:13 - Strip Club Date
00:07:00 - Meeting His Wife 
00:11:05 - Smelling The Locker Room
00:14:12 - Defining Moments
00:17:55 - The Best Arrest
00:23:05 - Did We Go To The Moon?
00:30:19 - Mad Pacman
00:32:42 - Pac's Places
00:35:37 - Pac Drops Heat
00:39:40 - Parenting 101
00:42:20 - What It Takes To Be Great
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Pacman’s Playbook | First Date with Lauren Compton

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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

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Chapters 
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:52 - The Pain of Planes 
00:02:23 - Peeing For Two
00:04:37 - Am I Retarded? 
00:06:57 - Back To Your Ex
00:10:11 - The Day Fade
00:14:12 - Starting Comedy 
00:17:56 - We're Having Kids
00:19:05 - Shhh...Let's Have Sex
00:25:14 - Close To Dying
00:26:45 - Rain Man Daddy 
00:29:16 - Baby Showers
00:31:51 - Get It Out Of The System
00:33:25 - Dealing with Meth Heads
00:35:11 - The Engagement
00:40:24 - Content Blowing Up
00:43:13 - Stick To The Sketches
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Catching Day Fades w/ Joey Avery | First Date with Lauren Compton

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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

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Chapters 
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:43 - Italian Men & British Dentists
00:07:30 - Vices
00:15:02 - Hobbies
00:19:42 - Family Introductions
00:22:49 - Kids are Tiring
00:26:18 - NFTs
00:28:55 - Model Man
00:31:22 - Pregnancy Kinda Sucks
00:38:32 - Breast Milk
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Placenta on the Menu w/ Sara Weinshenk | First Date with Lauren Compton

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This week on First Date, Lauren Compton welcomes actor and comedian Esther Povitsky! She's got a podcast, "Trash Tuesday", a movie coming out soon "Drugstore June", and she's with child...ALOT going on! Esther doesn't have a safe word, but after the past several months she's planning on being safer going forward. The pair also discuss paying on the first date, cat dads, insurance policies, and how Valentine's Day is all just a scam. Before finishing with something sweet, they discuss the pros and cons of pregnancy, bad gifts, bad breath, and all the major icks that make Esther squirm. Enjoy!
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