The Great Love Debate With Brian Howie

Are romantic comedies a good guide to love? "The One With All The 90s" host Katie Gross drops by to break down some of the best romantic comedies, why guys enjoy them too, the lessons they teach us, the ones to avoid, the rules to follow, and much, much more! Plus, Brian explains the theory of The Blue Lobster!

You get the dates...so why do you keep screwing them up? "Homanity" co-hosts Brad Kimmelman and Bree McCabe drop by to take on our listener's bad ideas, strategic screw-ups, second thoughts, fresh starts, false personas, too much too soon, too little too late, and a whole lot more! Plus, has Forensic Files ruined Friday night?

Is the key to a positive relationship experience...repetition? Brian takes a dive into partnership patterns, why habit-forming is crucial, the importance of rituals, how to find your traditions, the memories that linger, and why Sunday brunch is the most important meal of the week!

Wondering if the honeymoon is the end of the honeymoon? Bridesmaid For Hire founder (and GLD fave) Jen Glantz is back to share what the first year of marriage is really like, things you need to know about your spouse, how weddings have changed over the past year, the best way to have your best day, and the benefit of seeing a divorce lawyer before the wedding ceremony!

Do our listeners have a few things to say about a few things we've said? You bet! The "Farm Babe" Michelle Miller and Boca Raton Bon Vivant Julissa Caballero pop by to take on a feisty batch of Listener Letters! A better way to apologize, how to boost up short men, why married guys have dating potential, when does a relationship really end, and what women can all do better! Plus...is Farmer's Only a good place to pick your crops?

Looking to take that first step towards being happy, healthy, and in love? "The Focus Within" creator Angela Marie joins Brian in-studio to break down the best ways to build up your confidence, how to start healing from trauma, the keys to detoxing from your past, making changes to build hope for the future, and breaking the bad habits that are holding you back! Plus, the worst way to spend a Friday night!

Do the best relationships come from a common ground of understanding? Brian takes a look at unusual partnerships with greater possibilities - why they form, what each partner seeks, how to communicate your needs, the importance of give and take, and the ways to balance short-term satisfaction with long-term goals. Plus...what is really going on with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez?

Why does sorry seem to be the hardest word? Brian dives into the art of apologizing - why it matters, when it's appropriate, who deserves it, what it might lead to, how to make amends, and why taking ownership of a past can lead to a better future!

Don't you wanna just...go for it? "The Dating Concierge" host Andy Rudnick drops by to dish about male hesitancy, taking risks, making the right move, the value of the Hall Pass, understanding what she wants, deciding what you need, dating with purpose, forgetting about mistakes, and much, much more!

Are too many guys taking the wrong path to finding love? Brian breaks down why nice guys get nowhere, the dangers of the friend zone, the pop culture proof, how to tap into your alpha, the key to new confidence, understanding what she really wants, and much, much more!

Are we all ready for...everything? The Debate Team takes on the current love landscape, and examines the dating app reset, the places to find love, the best opening line, the mistakes we've learned from, the benefits of the last year, the reasons to be excited, and why this year is filled with unprecedented possibilities!

If you really want to find love, do you need to just...lower your game? Brian reveals his Lesson of Less - why it makes you better, how you can balance your priorities, the importance of bandwidth, the benefit of a break, paying attention to what matters, and why a little bad can lead to a lotta good! Plus, what's ahead in 2021 for the GLD tour!

Do love and relationships come down to...basic human nature? Love Scientist Dawn Maslar-Biggie drops by 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!

Maybe those happy, loving relationships aren't always what they seem? "Crazy, Rich Neighbors" co-hosts Mia Ferosh and Tiffany McDonnell stop by to spill the tea on a fresh batch of Listener Letters - all from couples! Who should break up, which ones have a chance to survive, those who never should have gotten together in the first place, two in need of a time out, and much, much more. Plus, did Brian really ghost a GLD fan?

Are all of our dating pasts...just an elaborate warm up routine? Brian breaks down his theory of Practice Swings - why they matter, how they can alter your outlook, syncing up your brain and your body, controlling the outcome, the benefit of mulligan marriages, and how close you can get to relationship perfection!

Can young adults develop habits, practices, and a mindset to carry into their dating lives? Positive Presence Global founder Michelle Marie King joins The Debate Team to talk about troubles among teens, increasing communication skills, avoiding bad habits, the importance of strong role models, the pitfalls of peer pressure, overcoming body issues, creating new confidence, and much, much more. A must-listen for all ages!

Ever been in a relationship that was...something else altogether? "The One That Got Away" author Brigitte Knowles joins Brian to reveal what all women should know about love and money, why the two are a dangerous mix, the concept of Romeo Crime, how to avoid a financial predator, recognizing too much, too soon, and getting past hardship and heartbreak to find hope again!

Did you pull the trigger on a relationship or marriage that you knew was doomed? Brian takes a look at the consequences of bad commitments - why stay in them, how to avoid falling into the trap, the warning signs, red flags, and false hopes, the power of the word no, and why sometimes you just have to put yourself first!

The Debate Team celebrates the 300th(!) episode of the podcast by taking a look back at the most memorable personalities, the most popular episodes, interesting trends along the way, the best shows, the worst guests, and what's ahead for the GLD!

What's the difference between dating another one and discovering THE one? Brian breaks down how to recognize the right relationship, the criteria that really matters, simplifying your strategy, clarifying your certainty, and starting the journey to happily ever after!