The Great Love Debate with Brian Howie

The Great Love Debate with Brian Howie

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, sex, 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 http://GreatLoveDebate.com!

Episodes

GLD 549 - The Present Of Presence

February 17, 2026 • 56 mins
Are 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

February 10, 2026 • 39 mins
Can 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

February 3, 2026 • 39 mins
How 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

January 27, 2026 • 44 mins
Is 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?

January 20, 2026 • 38 mins
Is 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

January 12, 2026 • 24 mins
When 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

January 6, 2026 • 43 mins
Is 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

December 30, 2025 • 40 mins
How 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

December 23, 2025 • 48 mins
Is 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

December 16, 2025 • 40 mins
Have 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

December 9, 2025 • 32 mins
Has 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!
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GLD 538 - Nope, He's Not A Narcissist

December 2, 2025 • 21 mins
Why did your relationship really end? Brian breaks down the reasons it all went bad, our tendency to blame, why you are going after the wrong things, what actually caused your relationship's demise, where to find better possibilities, how to improve your odds, why you need to stop looking backwards, and much, much more!
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GLD 537 - The 2025 Big, Beautiful Holiday Mailbag!

November 25, 2025 • 36 mins
Have the GLD listeners been naughty or nice in 2025? Major mom influencer Crystal Carroll joins as we open up a frosty batch of listener letters - breaking down family drama, excessive gifts, fashion faux pas, too much too soon, merry office mischief, and much, much more! This one might require some spiked egg nog. 
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GLD 536 - Putting Your Best Face Forward

November 18, 2025 • 31 mins
Are looking your best to maximize your dating possibilities? Has your mirror not been your best friend recently? We break down Botox, fillers, refreshing, aesthetic improvements, and everything you need to do to look younger, fresher, and more datable! 
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GLD 535 - Finding Your Partner In Passion

November 9, 2025 • 27 mins
Is there something to be said for chemistry? "Partners in Passion" author David Price Francis drops by to enlighten us on how energy makes a connection, how to tap into our masculine and feminine, why sparks tend to fade, how to present the best version of ourselves, why the answers can be found in the moon and stars, and much, much more!
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GLD 534 - Find Your Own Kind Of Freak

November 4, 2025 • 27 mins
Is it true that if you don't use it...you'll lose it? "Dr. Sex Fairy" Kanwal Bawa returns to talk about our societal loss of libido, common sexual issues, why the juice is worth the squeeze, how to keep your engine charged, looking for kink clubs, and much, much more!
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GLD 533 - Put Your Bad Marriage Behind You

October 28, 2025 • 44 mins
Are the wrong couples getting divorced? Can the end of a relationship be the beginning of a better part of life...and love? "Your Amazing Divorce" host Doreen Yaffa drops by to answer all the tough divorce questions - how to know when it's over, what to do when it is, the most common causes, the simplest solutions, and everything else you need to know when you know it's not going to last. Plus...who really needs a prenup, and why!
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GLD 532 - No Idea What You're Thinking

October 21, 2025 • 20 mins
Is clear (and timely) communication the key to everything? What happens when you combine that with increased confidence? Brian breaks down why we need to speak up, how body language can let you down, learning how to read a room, why silence isn't always golden, and much, much more!
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GLD 531 - These Questions Still Matter

October 14, 2025 • 41 mins
Now that we have your attention, what is the best episode of the GLD in history of this show? We're glad you asked! Think you don't have a sure-fire path to find love? Now you do! The Debate Team lays out the foolproof 23 Questions That Matter - everything you need to ask, learn, and share to find the spark, click, chemistry, and connection you are looking for. Whether it's your first date or your longtime partner, you will learn, ...
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GLD 530 - Was The High Worth The Pain?

October 7, 2025 • 29 mins
How seductive is sex to a relationship?  "Love, Lies, and Libidos" author Stephanie Todd stops by to talk about her new book, how she got ensnared in a sexual trap, why women need to feel liberated, getting outside your comfort zone, ignoring red flags, and much, much more!
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