Luke Needs a Date

About Luke Needs a Date

Listen to Luke's dates, recorded with consent. The premise? During his last year living in Colorado, Luke changed his Hinge profile to say "if you match with me, our first date will be recorded as a podcast." 15 women agreed. What resulted is a complete first season: 15 dates, no regrets, all for your listening pleasure.

Publisher

Luke Kenworthy

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Nov 2024

Latest episode

5 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Jan 2026

   #15: Bridget

   Luke meets Bridget, an ER nurse pursuing law school, and they discuss justice, public service, and academic pedigrees in this interview episode.

2. 

   7 Sept 2025

   #14: Martha Ann

   Host Luke and guest Martha Ann explore dating mishaps through Regency roleplay and theological tangents, revealing sincerity amidst the humor.

3. 

   14 Jul 2025

   #13: Grace

   Grace joins Luke for a unique date, as they discuss red flags and pelvic health, roast each other, and write haikus in this interview episode.

4. 

   9 Jun 2025

   #12: Laila

   Luke interviews Laila about her diverse background, ranging from fitness auditions to museum education, revealing a surprisingly deep connection and humorous banter.

5. 

   15 May 2025

   #11: Emma

   A new vocab word is born ("fweak"). Emma might’ve dated a small battalion of SoundCloud rappers. I might’ve been a child model in Japan. We bond over weird middle school stories, pirate facts, and our mutual attempts to eliminate “um” from our vocabulary. Somewhere along the way, we also talk trauma, therapy, and connection. This one’s got range. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Jack Greer Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

6. 

   21 Apr 2025

   #10: Bri

   This date has it all: fake burner phones, foot massage contracts, dentist portraits, and a very chaotic game of “Would You Still Date Me If.” Luke and Bri also touch on faith, friendship, and why slide whistles should never replace actual communication. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

7. 

   30 Mar 2025

   #9: Anna

   Luke meets Anna, a CPA who defies stereotypes by podcasting with strangers and skipping moisturizer. Anna loves algebra, tolerates the DMV, and prefers breakfast on-the-go. Luke discovers her ideal morning routine (spoiler: it involves beef jerky), her surprising energy levels (without caffeine!), and how she survives corporate life. Plus, awkward dates, misunderstood energy drinks, and the ultimate test: how does she handle bureaucracy? Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

8. 

   17 Mar 2025

   #8: Erica

   In this episode, Luke meets Erica—a self-described extroverted Hufflepuff who treats cancer patients by day and looks for the best in people, despite obvious red flags, by night. Together, they tackle hot takes on summer weather, male mustaches, and how to negotiate with shadowy IKEA figures for freedom. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

9. 

   3 Mar 2025

   #7: Julia

   On this date, Luke meets Julia, a woman with a deep love for the outdoors and a reasonable aversion to men who wish they could split into two for combat advantages. They tackle the big questions: Is All Star by Smash Mouth the cure for awkward social situations? Can muscle milk alone sustain a man? And, what happens when a cross-country coach ignores her own advice about running form? Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement.Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement© Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

10. 

    26 Jan 2025

    #6: Katie

    Join Luke on his first date with Katie, a wedding planner who brings a pro-con list to the table. They dive into topics like bilingual meowing, near-death experiences involving lakes, and the red flags of Bluetooth earpieces. Along the way, Luke ponders the ethical dilemmas of the trolley problem. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

11. 

    15 Jan 2025

    #5: Kenidee

    Join Luke on his first date with Kenidee, a physical therapist. They discuss Wikipedia, childhood trauma in the form of fairy costumes, and the stress of making adult friends, while Luke attempts to workshop his bad boy energy. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

12. 

    3 Jan 2025

    #4: Annika

    Join Luke on his first date with Annika, a medical school student. They discuss Saturday Night Live, first kiss stories, and Luke's hot dad, while Luke explains why he never wants to talk about the ethics of AI ever again. Writers: Cleo Blankinship Trevor von Boeck Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

13. 

    30 Dec 2024

    #3: Gwen

    Join Luke on his first date with Gwen, who works in finance. They discuss social anxiety, inspiration, and Christianity, while Luke realizes that he can't remember names to save his life. Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

14. 

    9 Dec 2024

    #2: Dotti

    Join Luke on his first date with Dotti, a hair stylist. They discuss C. S. Lewis, confrontation, and COVID, while Luke realizes that he can never admit when he's wrong. Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved. Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe.

15. 

    29 Nov 2024

    #1: Jasmine

    Join Luke on his first date with Jasmine, an Assistant (to the) Manager. They discuss hiking, Fargo, and Beyonce, while narrowly avoiding talking about Luke's childhood trauma. Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check them out on YouTube @TheRelaxedMovement © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved Music also provided by TrackTribe. Check them out on YouTube @TrackTribe

Who has been a guest on Luke Needs a Date

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bridget
• Martha Ann
• Grace
• Laila

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

21 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

52

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.