Synopsis
The Great Love Debate is the World's #1 Dating & Relationship Podcast! Based on the nationally-touring series of live shows, it is hosted by America's Number 1 Dating Enthusiast - Great Love Debate creator Brian Howie - who is joined each week in-studio by Celebrity Guests and the world's most dynamic voices on love, dating, and relationships! Listen in as we raise some questions, find some answers, and have a whole lot of fun as we attempt to answer the question "Why is Everyone Still Single?" Check out our live tour schedule at GreatLoveDebate.com!
Episodes
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GLD 558 - Having So Many Second Thoughts
21/04/2026 Duration: 18minThinking about revisiting that old flame? Is there value in reconsidering your ex? Brian breaks down the Boomerang Effect, why sometimes situations can change, how growth can really be possible, why red flags might be false flags, how long is too long, the barriers to re-entry, and when to just say no!
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GLD 557 - It Felt So Wrong, It Felt So Right
14/04/2026 Duration: 34minShe kissed a girl, and she liked it! Longtime GLD fave "Switching Teams" host Sarah Held returns to break down the differences between dating men and dating women, how to get out of your comfort zone, letting a partner lead, controlling your energy, finding opportunties when you least expect them, why men are simple, and much much more!
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GLD 556 - You Need To Date Better
07/04/2026 Duration: 16minWhy have our dates become so deadly boring? Brian breaks down our inability to connect, why restaurants sound differently, the worst questions to ask, the best way to react, how society needs to change and step up, and why Applebee's may have all the answers!
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GLD 555 - How To Heal Your Wounded Heart
31/03/2026 Duration: 33minIs it easy to find - and trust - love again after heartbreak and divorce? "The Back 9" host Dennis Williams stops by to talk about being single again in your 40s, overcoming a break-up, taking time to find yourself, trying to mask pain, the keys to healing, regaining confidence, and much much more!
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GLD 554 - Boys, You Need To Do Better
24/03/2026 Duration: 46minIs there one ingredient that too many men are lacking today? "Unapologetic Me" host Crystal Carroll returns to explain why guys need to step it up, the importance of BDE, the art of overcompensating, what rules still have meaning, the best time to make a movel, and much, much more!
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GLD 553 - The One-Up Effect with Thomas Edwards
17/03/2026 Duration: 38minCan the same principles that help you win at love help you win at life? GLD veteran and professional wingman-turned-life-coach Thomas Edwards returns to break down his incredible personal journey — from heartbreak and persona-building in college, to over 400 marriages coached, to sobriety and self-reinvention, to competing in pro gaming tournaments. Thomas talks about abandoning yourself vs. protecting yourself, why your "yes" lives in the land of "no," how he found the courage to pivot everything, the dangerous myth of work-life balance, why the most successful people are playing someone else's game, and the inspiration behind his new book The One-Up Effect: Gamify Your Life to Win and Have Fun Playing — and much, much more!
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GLD 552 - Unraveling The Man/Woman Mystery
10/03/2026 Duration: 35minWhy is dating so complicated and confusing? "Whispered Wisdom" host Lisa Marcus drops in to break down where it all comes from, embracing gender roles, defining what you are after, remembering to be romantic, the importance of allure, and how exploring the woo woo can lead to all the answers!
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GLD 551 - How To Produce Love
03/03/2026 Duration: 37minHow do you balance your personal and professional lives...when both need to find love? "The Bachelor" Producer Julie LaPlaca joins Brian to talk about her upcoming memoir "The Love Producer", and takes us behind the scenes of what it's like to work on a legendary reality show, putting career before self, knowing when to say enough, creating the best fantasy dates, finding yourself in the tabloid spotlight, the key to happily ever after, and much, much more!
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GLD 550 - The Magic Of Maybe
24/02/2026 Duration: 24minCan opposites really attract? Do we have to be perfectly aligned with our partners? Brian breaks down the problem with politics in dating, how we can open our minds, the ways to widen our pool, what's changed the most in the last decade, where you should be seeking opportunities, and much, much more! Plus, should Republicans and Democrats cross the aisle to find lasting love?
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GLD 549 - The Present Of Presence
17/02/2026 Duration: 56minAre you ready to be all you can be on your dating journey? Visionary coach Whitney Kell stops by to break down how to become our best selves, finding truth in sobriety, the meaning of essence, setting and achieving goals, owning your thoughts, the path to your greater love, and much, much more. Plus..she does a deep dive to discover the best of Brian!
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GLD 548 - Digging Into Your Dating DNA
10/02/2026 Duration: 39minCan people be re-wired to become better daters? Renowned Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lynn Tress stops by to unleash our inner demons, why likeability matters, how to heal old wounds, the path to get unstuck, raising one's self-esteem, overcoming self-sabotage, and much, much more!
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GLD 547 - Mazel Tov Cocktail
03/02/2026 Duration: 39minHow important is religion in finding a match? Jewtopia Dating founder Jamie Levine debates Brian on what matters most, dealing with family pressure, recognizing patterns, finding alignment, the art of compromise, and much, much more!
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GLD 546 - She's Not Really Your Friend
27/01/2026 Duration: 44minIs it time to talk about "girl on girl" crime? "Unapologetic Me" host Crystal Carroll returns to talk about why sometimes your BFF isn't all that, learing how to trust, putting your best self forward, keeping a tight circle, overcoming life's obstacles, and much, much more. Mean Girls is not a myth!
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GLD 545 - Can't We Get Any Better At This?
20/01/2026 Duration: 38minIs your relationship broken beyond repair? "Slightly Sane" co-hosts Dr. Laura and Dr. Kristie drop by to share how you can tell if it's too late, the danger of feeling resentment, ways to communicate your questions, the benefits of counseling, how to own your mistakes, the opposite of love, and much, much more!
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GLD 544 - Draw Your Line In The Sand
12/01/2026 Duration: 24minWhen is the right time to say what you've waited too long to say? Brian breaks down when relationships really need to end, four important words to learn, what can be done to get them back on track, why opportunities are wasted, how happiness can be salvaged, and how to get out when it's time to get out!
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GLD 543 - It's Time To Have Sex
06/01/2026 Duration: 43minIs there a right or wrong time to sleep with someone? Is there such a thing as "too soon"? Love, Lies, and Libidos author Stephanie Todd stops by to talk about avoiding regret, how to know if the moment is right, the most important information to share, how to handle the aftermath, and much, much more!
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GLD 542 - Gotta Get Better At This Dating Thing
30/12/2025 Duration: 40minHow do you empower yourself to become a muc better dater...and get yourself into the best relationship? "Your Mental Highness" host Dr. Janne Lomasky stops by to talk about discovering your best self, knowing when time is up, wearing your dating crown, the power of hypnosis, finding your life's purpose, overcoming heartbreak, seeking truth in your journey, and much, much more!
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GLD 541 - A Match Sent From Heaven
23/12/2025 Duration: 48minIs there a stalemate in the current state of the date? Legendary matchmaker and "Cupid's Coach" host Julie Ferman joins The Debate Team break down how the dating industry has changed, why we tend to be our own worst enemies, the challenges of fixing up the broken, how people's wants don't align with their needs, and much much more!
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GLD 540 - Don't Ever Call Me Cute
16/12/2025 Duration: 40minHave we lost the ability to compliment each other? The Debate Team breaks down the forgotten art of flattery, what's appropriate, when it matters the most, the importance of sincerity, the advantage women have, what is the best thing to hear, and much, much more!
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GLD 539 - The Storm Has Come Ashore
09/12/2025 Duration: 32minHas AI infiltrated our dating and relationship lives? The Debate Team takes on artificial intelligence - the best ways to use it, the hidden dangers, why technology has taken over our communication, where to look for opportunities, when to put your phones down, and much, much more!