First Date with Lauren Compton

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Blair Socci Went on 30 Hinge Dates… Here’s What Happened | First Date with Lauren Compton Mar 03, 2026

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SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date On this episode of *First Date Podcast,* host Lauren Compton sits down with stand-up comic Blair Socci for a brutally honest (and hilarious) conversation about dating in LA. Blair talks about not prioritizing relationships, her 30-date Hinge challenge, and how family influences her standards. The two dive into big questions around marriage, motherhood, frozen eggs, and finding the right person—plus Blair’s longest relationship, a chaotic blind date, and her idea of the perfect first date. It’s sharp, self-aware, and full of laughs about love, independence, and modern romance. Catch Blair on tour and follow her here: 🎤 *Tour Dates:* https://punchup.live/blairsocci 📸 *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/blairsocci 📺 *YouTube:* https://youtube.com/@blairsocciofficial First Date Ep. 140 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:02 - Living In LA 00:03:17 - Blair Does Not Prioritize Relationships 00:05:13 - 30 Date Hinge Challenge 00:07:16 - Forming Standards Based Off Family Members 00:08:27 - Happy as a Mom or Married? 00:10:05 - BBQ Family 00:14:19 - You Need The Right Person 00:16:04 - Blair's Pandemic Certifications 00:18:13 - Lauren's Husband Loves Asians 00:20:35 - Blair's Frozen Eggs 00:23:46 - Blairs Longest Relationship 00:26:05 - Blind Readhead Date 00:31:15 - Blair's Perfect Firstdate 00:35:13 - Laurens First Trip With Her Husband 00:42:03 - They Love The Older Men 00:43:32 - Blair's Comedy Style 00:45:50 - Romantic Gestures

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Lauren's Pregnant Again! w/ Ian Fidance | First Date with Lauren Compton Feb 24, 2026

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SPONSORS: - Check out the new show from Ian Fidance "IAN DO: AN ODD GUY DOIN ODD JOBS" new episodes every other Tuesday! https://youtube.com/@UChygx8m9Drak7p_5zlX94fw - Go to https://RO.co/FIRSTDATE to see if you’re eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro. - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date Lauren Compton is back for her third First Date with comedian Ian Fidance and somehow it’s even more unhinged. They get into his show Ian Do, his favorite random jobs, becoming a tattoo artist for a day, and the important question — when does a busy comic find “pleasure time”? Ian’s mom delivers some lovely commentary, Lauren’s goth-era photos resurface, and a Nirvana conspiracy theory enters the chat. Plus: weird eating rituals (don’t let Ian touch the food), girls loving gross things, imaginary friends, cigarettes & tobacco, taking yourself out, and… is Lauren pregnant again?! Like, comment, and subscribe for more First Date episodes on YMH Studios. 👉 Watch Ian’s stand-up and Ian Do here: https://www.youtube.com/@IanFidanceComedy/featured First Date Ep. 139 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:54 - Ian's Favorite Job From Ian Do 00:05:24 - When Is Pleasure Time, Ian? 00:07:52 - Becoming A Tattoo Artist In A Day 00:10:17 - Girls Love Gross Things 00:16:56 - Lauren's Goth Pictures 00:29:14 - Nirvana Conspiracy Theory 00:33:14 - Taking Yourself Out 00:35:54 - Ian's Weird Eating Rituals 00:43:03 - Cigarettes and Tobacco 00:47:29 - Laurens Pregnant Again!?!

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Sean Patton’s Guide to the Perfect NYC First Date | First Date with Lauren Compton Feb 17, 2026

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Lauren Compton is joined by comedian Sean Patton, who walks her through the perfect first date in New York City—*from *Shake Shack to walking the High Line and everything in between. Sean breaks down where to go, how to catch a real vibe, and how to end the night the right way, while mixing in stories about NYC drinking laws, dating fails, Texas BBQ, and why simple plans beat fancy ones every time. 👉 Find Sean Patton’s tour dates, specials, and socials: https://linktr.ee/seanpattoncomedian First Date Ep. 138 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:35 - Mardi Gras 00:04:29 - Texas BBQ 00:07:08 - BBQ Hook Up Fail Story 00:10:03 - How Sean Met His Love 00:12:57 - Missing Spots For Her 00:18:11 - What Is The Perfect NYC First Date? 00:25:33 - Secret NY Drinking Laws 00:27:20 - Lauren Prefers Shake Shack Over Michelin Star Restaurants 00:30:27 - Back To The Perfect NYC First Date 00:35:01 - How To Catch A Serious Vibe On A First Date 00:39:48 - Ending The Perfect First Date 00:43:14 - Old Austin Rainey Street 00:44:34 - Comedy Festival's Then And Now 00:46:42 - Weird Austin Corporate Comedy Story 00:51:38 - Where To Find Sean!

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New Bigfoot Theory & Drunk Chaos w/ Dan St. Germain | First Date with Lauren Compton Feb 10, 2026

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SPONSORS: - Check out the new show from Ian Fidance "IAN DO: AN ODD GUY DOIN ODD JOBS" new episodes every other Tuesday! https://youtube.com/@ianfidancecomedy?si=qUc9UfdpJ6im9xmj - 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 Dan St. Germain for a hilarious deep dive into awkward first dates, wild drinking stories, and unforgettable life experiences. From meeting his wife and lifelong friendships, to corsets, “Power Boobs,” pumping like a cow, epic video game moments, and even aliens, UFOs, and Bigfoot theories—this episode is packed with laughs, cringe, and shocking stories you won’t want to miss. 🎟️ Get tickets to see Dan live: Dan St. Germain Tour https://punchup.live/danstgermain/tickets?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnplvblMIdAGm_dgLFLb8gEkvXbNxSrCs5FemgD4ZJuiwXILn7ltwF3l2MCXg_aem_tc-Y3My49JjOhZkNQwEXig 📸 Follow Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danst.germain/ ▶️ Watch more Dan St. Germain comedy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanStGermain?app=desktop&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnnjleQ90q6LKrtDvAkYxEY66TftX8fogfXcRwZ6ptdgOA9o7_65gRl54Q-bQ_aem_eSnjYtqrcSUe4WE_Sm13FQ First Date Ep. 137 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:41 - What Can You Eat While Pregnant? 00:07:18 - How Dan Met His Wife 00:12:41 - Having Lifelong Friends 00:16:39 - Dan's Drinking Endeavors 00:22:06 - Working As A Hospice Volunteer 00:26:19 - How Lauren Survived Black School 00:28:52 - Finding Boobs At 13 00:30:46 - Power Boobs 00:33:39 - Wearing a Corset As A Fat Man 00:36:07 - Pumping Like A Cow 00:40:22 - Playing Video Games 00:42:15 - Aliens and UAP's 00:46:25 - New Big Foot Theory 00:49:27 - Brazilian UFO Crash

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Des Bishop's Pandemic Love Story | First Date with Lauren Compton Feb 03, 2026

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SPONSORS: - New customers, bet $5 and get extra bonus bets if your bet wins. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using https://dkng.co/firstdate or through my promo code FIRSTDATE. #DKPartner - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date Comedian Des Bishop sits down with Lauren Compton to talk dating his now-wife during the pandemic, moving fast, getting married, and thinking about whether kids are the next step. They touch on growing up in Ireland, how life experience shapes relationships, and what changes when dating later in life. Be on the look out for Des Bishop’s new special Bridge and Tunnel, plus tour dates and more: 👉 https://www.desbishop.net/ First Date Ep. 136 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit https://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit https://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). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 2/22/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 2/15/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:49 - Pandemic Love 00:09:15 - Getting Engaged Fast 00:12:29 - Possibly Having Kids at 50 00:19:11 - Men Vs. Women Responsibilities 00:22:55 - Having Siblings 00:24:51 - Growing Up Bad 00:30:27 - Living In Ireland 00:34:08 - The Craic 00:39:03 - Love Language In China 00:43:49 - Memories You'll Never Have 00:48:29 - Mom On Mom Hate 00:52:29 - Bridge And Tunnel

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The Harsh Truth About Dating Younger Men w/ Zainab Johnson | First Date with Lauren Compton Jan 27, 2026

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SPONSORS: - Go to https://ro.co/FIRSTDATE to see if you’re eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro. - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date Get ready to laugh out loud — comedian Zainab Johnson hops on First Date with Lauren Compton for a no-holds-barred, hilarious deep dive into modern dating. They explode myths about single life, preach why relationships should feel good, and trade outrageous stories about the men who show up at her shows. Zainab spills on honesty in dating, her biggest red flags, flirting with younger guys, becoming “ugly” to exes, why men can glow up with age, and the tiny romantic gestures that actually matter. This episode is equal parts warm, brutally honest, and wildly funny — you don’t want to miss it. Catch Zainab on tour: https://www.zainabjohnson.com/ First Date Ep. 135 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:47 - Single Life 00:04:33 - Relationships Are Supposed To Feel Good 00:08:17 - Honesty Is Always Preferred 00:15:06 - The Type Of Men At My Shows 00:16:50 - Dating Younger Men 00:22:56 - My Red Flags 00:28:06 - Becoming Ugly To Exes 00:31:05 - Men Get Better With Age 00:35:45 - Beauty Over Humor 00:39:00 - The Glowing Tooth 00:42:03 - Expectations Of Monogamy 00:47:45 - Seeing The Person You Want With Another 00:51:00 - Romantic Gestures

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Dating a Stay-At-Home Boyfriend w/ Yvette Segan | First Date with Lauren Compton Jan 20, 2026

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SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date - New Customers Bet $5 Get $300 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using https://dkng.co/firstdate or through my promo code FIRSTDATE. #DKPartner This episode of First Date features Lauren Compton and comedian Yvette Segan breaking down modern dating and relationships. They talk about becoming official, what it’s like when someone clearly doesn’t like you at first, and how some relationships move way too fast—falling in love in three days or moving in together before you’re ready. They get into stay-at-home boyfriends, rom-com expectations, heated relationship rivalries, nicknames for men, London f*ck boys, makeup vs. no makeup, why the hottest women often get treated the worst, and ending a relationship over a conspiracy theory. 🎤 Catch Yvette on tour — grab tickets at https://yvettesegan.com 📲 Follow Yvette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvettesegan/ Subscribe for more First Date episodes and chaotic dating conversations. First Date Ep. 134 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), or visit http://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). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:06 - Becoming Official 00:05:09 - He Did Not Like Me 00:09:48 - 3 Days To Fall In Love 00:18:07 - Stay At Home Boyfriend 00:23:47 - Moving In With Someone 00:28:09 - The Ladies Love Rom Coms 00:32:59 - Heated Rivalry 00:38:24 - Nicknames For Boyfriends 00:41:16 - London Fuck Boys 00:45:03 - The Hottest Women Get Treated Horribly 00:49:15 - Make Up vs. No Make Up 00:55:31 - Ending It Over A Conspiracy Theory

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We Met At My Moms Funeral w/ Jessimae Peluso | First Date with Lauren Compton Jan 13, 2026

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Comedian Jessimae Peluso joins Lauren Compton for a raw, funny, and unexpectedly emotional episode of First Date. The two Virgos bond over long-distance love, monogamy, first kisses, and the kind of heartbreak that actually changes you. Jessimae opens up about meeting someone at a funeral, navigating love after loss, her worst breakup, and why authenticity is the most attractive trait there is. From chaotic Valentine’s Day stories to love languages, big men, and what romance really looks like, this date goes places. First Date with Lauren Compton explores modern dating, relationships, and everything we don’t say out loud—until now. Find more of Jessimae's shows and podcasts here: https://linktr.ee/Jessimae First Date Ep. 133 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), or visit http://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). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:08 - Long Distance Love 00:02:16 - We Met At A Funeral 00:04:54 - I Want Monogamy 00:07:55 - Our First Kiss 00:11:32 - Food And Big Men 00:14:43 - The Bad Seed Is You 00:17:31 - Authenticity Is Attractive 00:22:33 - Observing Arrogant People 00:26:32 - The Worst Break Up 00:29:03 - I Was Supposed To Be A Boy 00:31:08 - The Most Romantic Experiences 00:37:13 - What is Jessimae's Love Language?

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Jack Shaw Makes Women Gay | First Date with Lauren Compton Jan 06, 2026

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Lauren Compton sits down with Jack Shaw for a first date that goes off the rails fast. From having a girlfriend and bringing undeniable confidence, to oversharing bathroom habits, learning how pregnancy works, and breaking down his dating history, nothing is off-limits. Jack opens up about stand-up comedy, losing his virginity, getting dumped, and the surprisingly sweet moments that show up when you least expect them. Honest, unfiltered, and exactly the kind of first date you shouldn’t miss.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:15 - Jack Shaw Has A Girlfriend

00:03:35 - Jack's Biggest Attributes

00:07:28 - Jack Learns About Pregnancy

00:13:10 - Starting Stand Up

00:17:02 - Jack Shaw's Date Nights

00:22:30 - My Mentally Ill Girlfriend

00:28:58 - They Always Break Up With Me

00:33:11 - Losing My Virginity

00:37:16 - Jack's Sweetest Moment

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Cheating Can Be Fun w/ Chloe Radcliffe | First Date with Lauren Compton Dec 23, 2025

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SPONSORS: - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date - Go to https://RO.CO/FIRSTDATE for your free insurance check. Comedian Chloe Radcliffe joins Lauren Compton for a hilarious, fast-paced episode of First Date. Chloe breaks down her viral one-hour first date rule, why she calls herself a “big cheater” (in games, calm down), and why guy friends are more fun and gossip harder than anyone expects. Lauren and Chloe dive into dating in 2025, how people really meet now, relationship goals, opposite-sex friendships, and Chloe’s journey into stand-up comedy. They also get into irrational fears, being raised by hippie parents, astrology, being proudly cheap, pet peeves, and Chloe’s most unexpectedly romantic moment. Perfect for fans of comedy podcasts, dating shows, and unfiltered storytelling. Follow Chloe Radcliffe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloebadcliffe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chloebadcliffe Website: https://www.chloeradcliffe.com/ First Date Ep. 131 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Let's Meet Chloe Radcliffe! 00:01:41 - Meeting The Man 00:03:49 - The 1 Hour First Date 00:06:45 - She Is A BIG Cheater 00:17:21 - How Do You Meet People? 00:20:55 - What's The Relationship Goal? 00:22:10 - Getting Into Stand Up 00:25:33 - Guy Friends Are More Fun 00:28:35 - Guys Love Gossip 00:31:46 - Having Opposite Sex Friends 00:34:12 - Chloe's Irrational Fears 00:35:36 - Astrology and Being Raised By Hippies 00:39:44 - Being A Cheap Person 00:41:16 - The Pet Peeves 00:43:55 - The Most Romantic Moment

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