Sweet Virgin Brian

Writer/comedian Will Dwyer (Casting Session, Gutter) comes to the studio to dish out some tough love by telling me how I'm doing everything in my life wrong. It was devastating but now I'm a better person all thanks to tough love! Discussion points include: Will's unintentional open relationship streak, figuring out who you are, and how nothing matters! Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Will Dwyer https://www.instagram.com/dwyerwill/ https://twitter.com/firstwillever Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

In the first ever live episode of the show (recorded 4/19/19 during Podcast Party at the Pack Theater), me and comedian/improviser/good friend of mine Gretchen Burnton give out bad advice to audience members!!! Let's see if this podcast has taught me anything! Discussion points include: what shows to watch during sex, sex tricks, and Lizzo's album "Cuz I Love You" Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Gretchen Burnton https://www.instagram.com/whoisgretchen/?hl=en https://twitter.com/whoisgretch Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

Everyone is bad at dating but help is out there! Professional dating coach and matchmaker Daliya Karnofsky (host of the Not Your Therapist podcast) joins me to dish out some much needed dating advice!!! Discussion points include: two dates I went on :O, how to meet people in the real world, and Daliya punches up my dating profile Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Daliya Karnofsky https://www.instagram.com/notyourtherapistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/daliyakarnofsky?lang=en Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

Welcome to Sweet Virgin Brian radio: the only station that brings you love songs for every occasion. Writer/comedian Dominique Johnson joins me to talk about the power of a good love song as we discuss some of our personal favorites. Discussion points also include: not compromising yourself for a relationship, the power of hats, and why we listen to love songs. Here's the playlist of songs mentioned in the show! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65Zmhdwi7ouWYs6a8dNnFc?si=1M_e6uyiRPiTli6cY6nAqg Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7XXwfX3NSInjYaN0l2NZXq_D_9PldH9F Songs discussed: "God Damn Lonely Love" by the Drive-By Truckers "Nobody" by Mitski "Demi Moore" by Phoebe Bridgers "L.m.l.y.p." by Ween "Always Been You" by Lucero "Got Somebody to Dream About" by Summer Twins "Cover Me Up" by Jason Isbell "Book of Love" by Peter Gabriel "If We Were Vampires" by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit "The First

Artist Joey Murphy and comedian Ali Lu dated but then they broke up BUT they are best friends to this day! How is this possible you ask?!? Find out in the episode! Discussion points include: Ali's horny high school days, Joey's luck with the ladies, and the keys to lifelong friendship. Plus on a new date update: I asked someone out! Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Ali Lu https://twitter.com/alilucomedy?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/aluzer/?hl=en Follow Joey Murphy https://www.instagram.com/jorion/?hl=en Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

This week, we're talking relationship goals with writer, producer, and comedian Ayla Glass! A relationship can be so many things! Long-term, short-term, poly-amorous, and the list goes on and on! So let's figure out what we want together! Discussion points include: striking out in your hometown, when to tell your partner your goals, and whether or not anyone really knows what they NEED. Wow. That's deep. Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Ayla Glass https://twitter.com/aylaglass?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/aylaglass/?hl=en Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

We're shaking things up this week with an actual history lesson! Writer and professional researcher Victoria Harley is gonna teach us all about the history of virginity! We talk about the origins of the term, famous virgins, and of course, the hymen! Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Victoria Harley! https://twitter.com/productionass Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

This week, me and the extremely hilarious comedian and former professional matchmaker Lucy Samuel (Patsy, We Are Tampon) get in the lab of love to talk chemistry! How do you know when you have it with someone? Can you make it if you don't? Or is it all just hokey pokey? Discussion points include: Lu's days as a professional matchmaker, second date indecision, and if chemistry is truly essential for a good relationship. Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Lucy Samuel https://twitter.com/ideaslucy?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/ideaslucy/ Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

Breaking up is hard to do but so is living in the post break-up! I'm joined by comedian Roger Carnow to discuss how to rise from the ashes of a break-up like a beautiful phoenix! Discussion points include: the new confident me, Roger losing his virginity three times, and getting swole after a break-up! Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Roger Carnow https://www.instagram.com/slam_dip_memes/ https://twitter.com/rogercarnow?lang=en Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

Actor and Youtuber Tara Erickson joins me to talk about baggage! We all have baggage we carry on to the airplane of love so we might as well figure out how to cram it in the overhead compartment! Discussion points include: An actual date I went on, a lovely poem about baggage by Tara, and how to deal with baggage before it ruins a relationship! Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Tara Erickson! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesP4AzaEWnySN6GZ8SF8_A https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/?hl=en https://twitter.com/TheTaraErickson Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

Let's face it: dating can friggin' suck! So vent with comedian Hunter Edwards and I as we discuss the many frustrations of modern dating! Other discussion points include: my upcoming date, the difficulties of ending a long term relationship, and expectations for dating! Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Hunter Edwards! https://twitter.com/hunteredwardsbb https://www.instagram.com/hunteredwardsbb/ Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

On today's episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian and master's degree have-r, Marcelina Chavira, about race! What does race have to do with love? Well if you have to ask, then you definitely need to listen to this episode! Discussion points include: Marcelina's serial monogamy, the struggles of dating as a minority in America, and how race doesn't actually exist??? Wha!?!?! Follow the show https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Follow Marcelina Chavira! https://www.instagram.com/thedeathofmarat/ Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

The hilarious and wise Fernando Funes and I finally figure out the age old rom com debate: Can you have a successful career AND love??? Follow the show! https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

We're taking our relationship to the next level because today, I talk to musician and comedy writer Michael Guy Bowman about cohabitation! Plus Michael plays some songs live in studio off his new album, "Look On My Works Ye Mighty And Despair." What a dream! Discussion points include: the honeymoon phase, the intimacy's of a phone call, and the pros and cons of living with a loved one! Follow the show! https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

Today we're talking with Kelsey Risher about the most important love there is: self-love! Because as the great RuPaul says, "If you can't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?" Discussion points include: love in a grocery store, my struggles to find any good in myself, and a new segment, "Date UpDate." Follow the show! https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

It's over... because we're talking about divorce with Kaeli Quick! Specifically, we talk about Kaeli's divorce. Yeah it gets real. This is a REAL podcast. Discussion points include: horny band geeks, the deterioration of Kaeli's marriage, and dating after divorce. Follow the show! https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

This time... it's personal... because today we're talking about vulnerability with the hilarious Chrissy Bruzek! Discussion points include: perpetuating stereotypes, if vulnerability can be sexy, and of course, what would Jesus do. Follow the show! https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

JanyNicole and I dive into the sexy waters of hook-up culture! Discussion points include: Jany's ten year crush, whether or not this "sex" thing lives up to the hype, and Jany describes the ideal scenario for my first time. Follow the show! https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

Can Will Hagle and Anna Fryxell's engagement survive after Brian asks them the tough questions like "Why get married?" or "What if your real soul mate is out there and you choose wrong?" Other talking points include: Will's relationship destroying uh-oh that happened seconds before the record, the story of how Will proposed, and also farts again. Follow the show! https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps

It's the year 20XX and we all have online dating profile so Brian and Tim are jackin' in to the internet in search of love. Discussion points: Tim's first time smoking weed on a first date, the merits of farting on your partner, and the pair read some of Brian's most cringe-worthy Tinder interactions Follow the show! https://www.facebook.com/VirginBrianPod/ https://www.instagram.com/virginbrianpod/ https://twitter.com/VirginBrianPod Email the show! sweetvirginbrian@gmail.com Music by Rena Hundert Art by Brian Bamps