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 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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GLD 529 - Walking Hopefully Down The Aisle

September 30, 2025 • 22 mins
Is there a reason that some reject the idea of marriage altogether? Brian breaks down the many "excuses" used to avoid matrimony, how to identify red flags, why people sometimes wed for the wrong reasons, the celebrities who have stayed single, why the passion means more paperwork, and much, much more!
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GLD 528 - Your Dating Bill Of Rights

September 23, 2025 • 34 mins
Need a refresher on your dating Bill of Rights? Another look at our much-discussed addendum to the GLD's groundbreaking Dating Commandments, the ten changes that will let you find what you want, when you want it, in the way you have always deserved it. Plus - a look back at some very strange societal times!
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GLD 527 - It's Time To Fall In Love

September 16, 2025 • 49 mins
Does the changing of the leaves bring fresh dating opportunities...and relationship challenges? The gang from "Secrets of a Sugar Daddy" drops by to take on a feisty batch of listener letters in our annual Autumn Mailbag! Back-to-school issues, Thanksgiving messes, Halloween fetishes, temperature tirades, and much, much more!
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GLD 526 - We Need To Talk About Sex

September 9, 2025 • 35 mins
Do love and relationships come down to...basic human nature? Love Scientist Dawn Maslar-Biggie returns to break down the biology that binds us, what men really need, why women react differently, how the body prepares for love, the physiology behind the psychology, why the third year of a relationship is crucial, the way control your inner animal, and how to keep love lasting beyond the lust
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GLD 525 - The Love Languages Lie

September 2, 2025 • 15 mins
Do women fail to understand most men's primary Love Language? Brian breaks down what everyone is getting wrong, what men really need, why that matters most, why communication is crucial, and how every man can be happy!
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GLD 524 - You Might Not Want To Hear This

August 26, 2025 • 29 mins
What's going on with the sordid state of the date in 2025? Brian invites skeptical dater Carrie into the studio to break down what's doing on out there, how to build the perfect profile, setting unreasonable standards, learning from mistakes, fishing in a dirty pool, and much more! Plus, one of the worst first dates...ever?
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GLD 523 - When You Know, You Know

August 19, 2025 • 18 mins
What really makes a relationship THE relationship? Brian breaks down that special feeling and knowing when you've found the right one, reveals some deeply personal news, hints at a special surprise, introduces a new feature for the pod, and whole lot more!
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GLD 522 - Does He Really Need To Be Funny?

August 12, 2025 • 19 mins
Does sense of humor really matter in a relationship? Brian breaks down what we need to focus on, what to look for in a city, how to get the girl if you aren't naturally funny, why rom-coms tend to resonate, the gateway to vulnerability, and much much more!
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GLD 521 - Bend A Little, Get A Lot

August 5, 2025 • 36 mins
Is the willingness to compromise the key to relationship success?  "Sports Will Save Us All" host Sasha Graham drops by to help us with our annual Summer Loving mailbag, devoted to the games, activities, and sports that are unique to the season...and how sometimes we need to make exceptions to our rules! We've got annoying hobbies, strange sensations, peculiar competitions, aversions to water, attractions to the wild, and much, muc...
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GLD 520 - About A Girl

July 29, 2025 • 17 mins
Can a love lesson be learned years after the fact? Brian breaks down recognizing your best self, living with regret, not hearing a message, being ready to connect, owning your past, and much, much more!
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GLD 519 - The College Dating Conundrum

July 22, 2025 • 28 mins
Are college students still looking for love? Model, influencer, and "The Afterparty Files" host Shae Smolik stops by to break down the state of the date on campus, the problem with frat boys, how to deal with girl gossip, navigating school/life balance, living life as a "hot chick", and much much more!
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GLD 518 - Date Who You Want, Marry Who You Can

July 14, 2025 • 44 mins
Who holds the upper hand when choosing a partner? "Your Mental Highness" host Dr Janne Lomasky joins The Debate Team to break down our partnership possibilities, different dating motivations, why couples tend to break down, the challenges of borderline personality, and much, much more!
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