Digest

This podcast episode follows a comedian recounting their unique relationship journey, starting with unconventional proposals in Paris and Barcelona. The discussion delves into the unexpected feelings surrounding traditional proposal rituals and explores the historical context of kneeling proposals. The comedian shares the story of meeting their wife at a bowling alley event ("Les Bowl"), detailing their initial encounter and subsequent relationship development. The conversation touches upon their dating history, including humorous observations about past relationships and preferences. Movie reviews and reflections on the attainability of various life goals, including relationships, are interwoven. The guest assesses their potential success on reality shows like *Survivor* and *Traitors*, highlighting their strategic thinking and social skills while acknowledging physical limitations. A significant portion focuses on the LA lesbian dating scene, including humorous and awkward online dating experiences and the challenges of maintaining privacy within a close-knit community. The episode concludes with explicit anecdotes about having sex in unusual locations, contrasting the spontaneity of past experiences with the stability of their current relationship, followed by self-promotion and a listener email reading.

Outlines

00:02:30

Proposals, Dating, and Early Relationship

The episode begins with discussions about the comedian's marriage, including unconventional proposals in Paris and Barcelona, focusing on the unexpected feelings and the tradition of kneeling. It transitions to how they met their wife at a bowling alley, "Les Bowl," and early interactions.

00:18:42

Meeting the Wife and Dating History

Details the comedian's meeting at Les Bowl, describing the initial encounter and subsequent interactions. Explores their dating history, past relationships, and humorous observations about preferences.

00:42:00

Movie Reviews, Attainability, and Relationship Reflections

The conversation includes movie reviews ("In Time"), discussions about the attainability of certain things in life and relationships, and further personal reflections.

00:51:46

Reality TV, Self-Perception, and LA Lesbian Dating

The guest shares their assessment of their ability to succeed on reality shows like *Survivor* and *Traitors*, discussing strategic thinking and social skills. This segues into their experiences with online dating in Los Angeles' lesbian community, highlighting humorous and awkward encounters and the challenges of maintaining privacy.

00:57:28

Unconventional Sex Locations and Relationship Evolution

The guest shares humorous and explicit anecdotes about having sex in unusual locations, contrasting the spontaneity of these experiences with the settled nature of a long-term relationship.

01:04:49

Promotion and Outro

The episode concludes with the guest promoting their work, sharing a story about their relationship with their father, and a call to action for listeners to rate and review the podcast, including a humorous reading of a listener's email.

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Q&A

• What were the unexpected aspects of the comedian's proposal experiences?

  The planned proposal location was closed, leading to an impromptu proposal. Kneeling felt unnatural.

• How did the comedians meet?

  At a bowling alley event called "Les Bowl."

• What are the comedians' thoughts on reality TV dating shows?

  They find some aspects entertaining but criticize the lack of diversity and host focus.

• What is the significance of the "attainability" theme?

  Explores attainability in relationships, possessions, and even celebrities, highlighting its subjective nature.

• What are the guest's thoughts on their ability to succeed in *Survivor*?

  Strong social and strategic skills, but acknowledges weaknesses in physical challenges.

• What are some challenges of the LA lesbian dating scene?

  The scene is small and interconnected, leading to limited privacy and awkward encounters.

• What is the most memorable unusual location where the guest has had sex?

  A circus school and a comedy venue bathroom.

• How does the guest's current relationship differ from past dating experiences?

  Contrasts a wilder dating life with a current desire for stability.

Show Notes