The Great Love Debate with Brian Howie
Episodes
GLD 554 - Boys, You Need To Do Better
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is 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, th...
GLD 553 - The One-Up Effect with Thomas Edwards
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can 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 ...
GLD 552 - Unraveling The Man/Woman Mystery
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why is dating so complicated and confusing? "Whispered Wisdom" host Lisa Marcus drops in to break down where it all comes from, embracing gender roles...
GLD 551 - How To Produce Love
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you balance your personal and professional lives...when both need to find love? "The Bachelor" Producer Julie LaPlaca joins Brian to talk abo...
GLD 550 - The Magic Of Maybe
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can 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 ...
GLD 549 - The Present Of Presence
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
GLD 548 - Digging Into Your Dating DNA
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can people be re-wired to become better daters? Renowned Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lynn Tress stops by to unleash our inner demons, why likeability ma...
GLD 547 - Mazel Tov Cocktail
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How important is religion in finding a match? Jewtopia Dating founder Jamie Levine debates Brian on what matters most, dealing with family pressure,...
GLD 546 - She's Not Really Your Friend
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, lea...
GLD 545 - Can't We Get Any Better At This?
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
GLD 544 - Draw Your Line In The Sand
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lea...
GLD 543 - It's Time To Have Sex
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
GLD 542 - Gotta Get Better At This Dating Thing
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
GLD 541 - A Match Sent From Heaven
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
GLD 540 - Don't Ever Call Me Cute
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
GLD 539 - The Storm Has Come Ashore
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has AI infiltrated our dating and relationship lives? The Debate Team takes on artificial intelligence - the best ways to use it, the hidden dangers, ...
GLD 538 - Nope, He's Not A Narcissist
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
GLD 537 - The 2025 Big, Beautiful Holiday Mailbag!
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 - bre...
GLD 536 - Putting Your Best Face Forward
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are looking your best to maximize your dating possibilities? Has your mirror not been your best friend recently? We break down Botox, fillers, refresh...
GLD 535 - Finding Your Partner In Passion
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 connecti...
GLD 534 - Find Your Own Kind Of Freak
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 iss...
GLD 533 - Put Your Bad Marriage Behind You
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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" hos...
GLD 532 - No Idea What You're Thinking
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is clear (and timely) communication the key to everything? What happens when you combine that with increased confidence? Brian breaks down why we need...
GLD 531 - These Questions Still Matter
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
GLD 530 - Was The High Worth The Pain?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
GLD 529 - Walking Hopefully Down The Aisle
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
GLD 528 - Your Dating Bill Of Rights
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
GLD 527 - It's Time To Fall In Love
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does the changing of the leaves bring fresh dating opportunities...and relationship challenges? The gang from "Secrets of a Sugar Daddy" drops by to t...
GLD 526 - We Need To Talk About Sex
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
GLD 525 - The Love Languages Lie
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
GLD 524 - You Might Not Want To Hear This
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ther...
GLD 523 - When You Know, You Know
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really makes a relationship THE relationship? Brian breaks down that special feeling and knowing when you've found the right one, reveals some de...
GLD 522 - Does He Really Need To Be Funny?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
GLD 521 - Bend A Little, Get A Lot
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Su...
GLD 520 - About A Girl
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 read...
GLD 519 - The College Dating Conundrum
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 da...
GLD 518 - Date Who You Want, Marry Who You Can
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pos...
GLD 517 - Your Diagnosis From The Love Doc
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what's really going on with you...and everyone you date? MTV's renowned "Love Doc" Dr. Gilda Carle stops by to talk about how to strategi...
GLD 516 - Confessions Of A Love Addict
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is it that we actually want from our relationships? "Miss Understood" host and "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" alum Rachel Uchitel drops by to ta...
GLD 515 - The Secret To Meeting Cute
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does it matter how you meet? Brian breaks down why it matters, the best dating environments, the details to focus on, the importance of proximity, why...
GLD 514 - Murky Waters In The Dating Pool
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the waters in the current dating pool too shallow, too deep, or just right? "Parenting Unfiltered" host Jenny Sosa stops by to help answer a fresh...
GLD 513 - What Do We All Deserve?
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What, if anything, are we entitled to from a partner? "Secrets of a Sugar Daddy" co-hosts Marcus and Lily stop by to help us answer our listeners' dem...
GLD 512 - What Exactly Are You Looking For?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you know what you want? Think again! Brian breaks down what really matters, how to go about your search, where to recognize the possibilities, t...
GLD 511 - Should You Date Your Best Friend?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does it matter how a couple first meet? The Debate Team breaks down what to look for in longevity, the perils of partnership, the questions the matter...
GLD 510 - Four Words To Walk Away
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When is the right time to say it's time to walk away? Brian breaks down when relationships really need to end, what can be done to get them back on tr...
GLD 509 - Reclaiming Your Dating Mojo
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are certain decades of dating more challenging than others? "50s AF" host Nicole Chaness stops by to talk about the unique challenges of finding love ...
GLD 508 - Your Biological Badass
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a better way to listen to - or tune out - your biological clock? "Badass Fertility" host Kathryn Bregman drops by to talk about the realities...
GLD 507 - Hitting The Relationship Curveball
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the true meaning of commitment? Is it really "till death do us part"? Brian breaks down the purpose of our vows, how to navigate partnership...
GLD 506 - The Clearest Path To Love
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is clear (and more timely) communication the key to everything? Brian breaks down why we need to speak our minds, how body language can let you down, ...
GLD 505 - Maybe We Should Get Back Together
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there value in reconsidering your ex? Brian breaks down the Boomerang Effect, why sometimes situations can change, how growth is always possible, w...
GLD 504 - Boys Dumb, Girls Crazy
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are all relationship challenges caused by two basic problems? Brian welcomes back some special guests to break down the conundrum of Taylor Swift lyri...
GLD 503 - Be Careful What You Wish For
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sure you absolutely sure you want to have just one more word with your ex? Be careful what you wish for! Comedian Jill Kimmel returns as we fi...
GLD 502 - Trip To No Man's Land
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the boundary between trying too hard and trying too little? Brian breaks down the crossed signals women send, why men are so confused, when to ...
GLD 501 - Sweetening The Chemistry
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do our dietary habits affect our mating rituals? "Sugar Crush" author Dr. Richard Jacoby returns to break down how pheromones work, picking up on a se...
***GLD 500*** - The Best Relationship Ever
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 500 of the GLD! Brian brings in a special guest to give a HUGE THANK YOU to our friends, fans, and followers! The Debate Team breaks down th...
GLD 499 - Beauty And The Beholder
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have we lost the ability to flatter each other? The Debate Team breaks down the forgotten art of complimenting, what's appropriate, when it matters th...
GLD 498 - Hot Lesbian Sex
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, did we get your attention? GLD fave "Switching Teams" host Sarah Held returns to break down the differences between dating men and dating women,...
GLD 497 - A Second Chance To Make A Worse Impression
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you want another shot with your ex? "The Cinnamon Effect" host Kimberly Hand stops by to open up our "Second Chance" mailbag, as we take on secr...
GLD 496 - This Is How Your Relationship Ends
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the little things that are fatal to a partnership? Matthew Fray, viral blogging sensation and author of "This Is How Your Marriage Ends," stops ...
GLD 495 - Narcissists, Players, and a Barrel Of Crazies
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the real reason things didn't work out? Brian dives into the heart of the madness, and breaks down two of the most common obstacles to dating ...
GLD 494 - Your Own Worst Enemy
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do we get in our own way when it comes to relationship happiness? Brian breaks down self-sabotage - why it happens, where it starts, how to recognize ...
GLD 493 - To Stay Or Not To Stay
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you empower yourself to become a better dater...and get yourself into the best relationship? "Your Mental Highness" host Dr. Janne Lomasky stop...
GLD 492 - Bouncing Back From A Broken Heart
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it easy to find - and trust - love again after divorce? "The Back 9" host Dennis Williams stops by to talk about being single again in your 40s, ov...
GLD 491 - You Really Need Better Dates
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 idea...
GLD 490 - The Pussification Of The American Man
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there something seriously lacking from so many current guys when it comes to dating? Brian breaks down where it all went wrong, why the women have ...
GLD 489 - Love At Its Very Best
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you being the best partner you can be? Brian takes a look at what it means to be better when it comes to dating and relationships - learning from ...
GLD 488 - Are You Really Still Doing That?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What behaviors need to stop immediately? Brian revisits a round of "Please Stop Doing That" - too much caring about celebrity breakups, overly conjo...
GLD 487 - The Search For Love Begins Anew
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like to re-enter the dating pool after years - even decades - away? "Dateless in Delray" host Susan Shoer drops by to reveal the secrets to ...
GLD 486 - When The Gamble Doesn't Pay Off
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happenes when the only thing wrong is...the outcome? Brian breaks down what it means to "bet on the wrong horse", the repercussions of going all ...
GLD 485 - The Season Of Love Is Upon Us
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite annual tradition returns! The Debate Team gathers to raise some cheer and crack open our year-end Holiday Mailbag. Nervous new daters, aw...
GLD 484 - A Whole Lotta Sex Talk
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
GLD 483 - If The High Was Worth The Pain
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there still more good than bad when it comes to the search for love? "Pillow Talk Unplugged" host Bridgetta stops by to talk dating in Hollywood, l...
GLD 482 - It Really Should Have Worked Out
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many relationships end that really shouldn't? Brian takes a deep dive on the importance of staying together - finding relationships without regret...
GLD 481 - The 2024 Dating Sh*t Show
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible that the dating landscape has gotten even rockier? The very popular "Farm Babe" Michelle Miller returns to open up the mailbag to answe...
GLD 480 - Things Are Not Always What They Appear
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has there been a seismic shift in our dating lives, and our daily reality? Brian breaks down the effect of AI on our relationship realities - the plus...
GLD 479 - The Family Matters
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do broken family relationships impact romantic ones? Brian talks about his new podcast "Dead To Me", which deals with estrangement...and how parental ...
GLD 478 - So. Much. Cheating.
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a recent rise in infidelity? "First Comes Us" author and therapist Anita Chlipala drops by to talk about what's leading to all the cheating, ...
GLD 477 - Taking A Leap Of Faith
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You take a leap of faith, go for it, throw caution to the wind...and now what? Reality TV veteran (and professional wingwoman!) Erin Davis returns to ...
GLD 476 - Too Many Divorces...Or Not Enough?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the wrong couples getting divorced? Can the end of a relationship be the beginning of a better part of life? "Your Amazing Divorce" host Doreen Ya...
GLD 475 - What He Really Needs From You
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do women fail to understand men's primary Love Language? Brian breaks down what everyone is getting wrong, what men really need, why that matters most...
GLD 474 - Misjudging A Book By Its Cover
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does a cute name make someone more attractive? What about a cool job? "The Farm Babe" Michelle Miller returns to talk about what jobs make a man appea...
GLD 473 - Deep Diving The Dating Amendments
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to revisit your Bill of Dating Rights? The much-discussed addendum to the GLD's groundbreaking Dating Commandments, the ten changes that...
GLD 472 - Navigating the Ex Factor
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it healthy to have regular contact with your ex? Brian breaks down the pros and cons, where to draw the line, the rights in a new relationship, the...
GLD 471 - So You Wanna Be A Reality Dating Star?
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Think you have what it takes to be the next Bachelor or Bachelorette? Legenday reality tv casting director (and longtime GLD producer!) the "Two-Time ...
GLD 470 - Time To Talk About The End Game
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do all good things must come to an end? Brian breaks down what we've learned so far, a big announcement for the GLD, the importance of being curious, ...
GLD 469 - Fighting Through The Fear
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are we all afraid of when it comes to our relationships? "Bravo Unscripted" host Suzette Bravo stops by to break down the barriers to lasting lov...
GLD 468 - Finding Happily Ever After
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a better way to make your biggest day the best day? Host of "The Wedding Buzz" Sydney Whidden stops by to dish about how not to get overwh...
GLD 467 - When Confidence And Communication Collide
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is clear (and timely) communication the key to everything? What happens when you combine that with confidence? Brian breaks down why we need to speak ...
GLD 466 - Getting High Off The Love Drug
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are we all just chasing a chemical high? Does love really affect our physiology? "Sugar Crush" author Dr. Rick Jacoby stops by to talk about how to in...
GLD 465 - And She Finds Herself In Her Forties...
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do women really get better with age? "Spoiled Milk" host Brooke Rash pops in to reveal her midlife survival guide, how to navigate the forks in the ro...
GLD 464 - Back To Being Boys And Girls
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did we find the answers at a young age and just not heed them? Brian invites some special guests to The Debate Team to get to the root of the disconne...
GLD 463 - Still No Closer To Closure
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sure you want to have just one more word with your ex? Be careful what you wish for! Comedian Jill Kimmel returns as we fire up a fresh batch ...
GLD 462 - Why Funny Comes First
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is everyone taking love - and life - way too seriously? Brian breaks down what we need to focus on, what to look for in a city, how to get the girl if...
GLD 461 - The Marriage Trap
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
GLD 460 - You Aren't Ready For The Summer
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What relationship challenges lie ahead when it comes to the summer? "Manthropology" host Kelli Brink drops by to crack open our annual Summer Lovin' M...
GLD 459 - There's Magic In Maybe
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
GLD 458 - Better The Second Time Around
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to get a second chance at love? Rekindled lovebirds Caroln & Dean drop by to reveal their winding tale towards romantic reconciliat...
GLD 457 - The Best Episode Ever
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we have your attention, what is the best episode of the GLD in the 10 years of this show? We're glad you asked! Think you don't have a sure-f...
GLD 456 - The Slippery Slope Of Self-Sabotage
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are we our own worst-enemies? Marketing maven (and self-defense specialist!) Kelly Reeves joins The Debate Team to talk about how to protect without s...
GLD 455 - Dawn Of The Dead-Eyed Daters
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why have our dates turned so deadly boring? Brian breaks down our inability to connect, why restaurants sound differently, the worst questions to ask,...