Ex Files w/ Jeff Dye | First Date with Lauren Compton

This podcast features a second date with comedian Jeff Dye, who discusses his experiences with relationships, sobriety, and his current pregnancy journey. He reveals that he tends to fall quickly in love but has struggled with long-term relationships, and discusses his evolving personality and viewpoints since becoming sober and expecting a child.

Jeff's Dating History

• 00:02:15 Jeff discusses his dating history, revealing that he doesn't actively date but hangs out with different women casually. He attributes his difficulty in sustaining relationships to his busy traveling schedule, noting that it's not fun for the other person if he's not consistently present and engaging. He also reflects on past relationships that ended due to his own shortcomings.

Jeff's Sobriety

• 00:05:04 Jeff shares that he has been sober for over a year, revealing that he's experienced increased irritability since quitting alcohol. He attributes this to confronting the realities of life without the 'blurry mess' that alcohol provided. He also describes the challenges of socializing with people who are drinking, as he feels he can't fully participate in the setting, impacting his enjoyment.

Jeff's Perspective on Exes

• 00:08:44 Jeff shares his perspective on maintaining relationships with exes. He primarily communicates with them in a friendly yet distant manner, often sending them videos or articles he thinks they'd appreciate. He also acknowledges that becoming more successful has led to some exes resurfacing or claiming a connection with him that he doesn't feel was present before.

Lauren's Pregnancy

• 00:01:30 Lauren, the guest, shares details of her pregnancy, including her fitness routine and how it has impacted her body. She expresses her desire to be seen as attractive, even while pregnant, and is confident in her body. Jeff expresses surprise and discusses the possibility of men having a pregnancy fetish, and Lauren suggests that some men are just disgusting.

Jeff's Personality

• 00:20:47 Jeff reflects on his personality and how he might be perceived by others. He suggests that while he might come across as a certain way on stage or to strangers, he is genuinely nice to those in his inner circle. He also discusses the challenges of commitment, expressing that he struggles with the commitment of calling back someone, despite not having a problem with other commitments.