The Great Love Debate With Brian Howie

Do some exes matter more than the rest? Brian breaks down the 11 significant exes that make up a dating history - the good ones, the problem ones, the transformative ones, and the ones that got away! Plus, why are we still so obsessed with Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston?

Is the one ingredient you really need something you already have? Brian breaks down the thing that's stopping us, why it matters, where to find it, how to recognize it, and the way it can change everything right now! Plus, do we overlook the red flags in Andy Dufresne?

Still seeking satisfaction from your ex? Think again! The Debate Team unveils a fresh batch of "Exes & Uh-Oh's!" full of listener regrets, vengeful emotions, strange strategies, needless grudges, and possible second chances! Plus...have we learned anything from the lockdown?

Is the most important question the one that never gets asked? The Debate Team takes a look at the root of all relationships, and revisits a classic GLD episode to helps you reboot your love mojo, re-imagine your relationship future, and reinvigorate your dating road ahead!

Brian sits down with influencer and founder of The Social Vine, Stephanie Llewellyn, to dig into why we self-sabotage, what we need from our friends, being our own worst enemies, living with choices, overcoming tough odds, the upside of normalcy, maintaining emotional balance, and how we can just do better!

"The Bachelor" winner and "The Bachelorette" star Jen Schefft Waterman joins Brian in her Ohio hometown to relive reality star memories, being thrust into the spotlight, the magic of Chicago, how TV has evolved, finding new beginnings, dealing with kids' questions, life in suburbia, getting recognized unexpectedly, and what might happen at a Bachelor reunion!

It's the ladies' turn to face the music! Brian reveals the 10 traits that will have him pointing her towards the relationship off-ramp. All the red flags, non-starters, warning signs, and horrible habits that signal "see ya later!" 

A tradition unlike any other!  Brian reveals and runs down the GLD's Top 10 Places To Find Love For 2020 - all of America's best cities to recharge, start again, make new connections, give a second look, find your mojo, and discover the dating pool of your dreams!

Having trouble navigating the single parent landscape? "Charisma Quotient" host Kim Seltzer returns to The Debate Team to dish on mama drama, daddy issues, cranky kids, difficult daughters, horndog sons, troubled tweens, and a whole lot more. Everything you need to know to navigate the deep end of the dating pool!

Are there things that immediately tell you he's got to go? Brian reveals the 10 traits that are total no-go's - the really bad habits, the really wrong moves, the really poor choices, and the really strange decisions. Plus, why you need to take a break from your Donald Trump obsession!

The Debate Team heads to Las Vegas and rewards you with a jackpot of Listener Letters!  Angry roommates, overeating partners, unattractive antibodies, unhealthy hoarders, delicate balances, and much, much more. Plus, we take on the most outrageous relationship problem ever, and...will the sin ever come back to Sin City?

Have we all become...gossip columnists? Gossip great Ben Widdicombe stops by to talk about his brand new best-seller "Gatecrasher: How I Helped The Rich Become Famous And Ruin The World" and dish about Paris, Lindsay, Britney, KimK, Trump, Weinstein, Epstein, and many, many more. Plus, how reality tv has changed behavior, the secret social media effect on society, and the best way to get a juicy piece of information!

After 6 seasons, do the fundamental tenets of the GLD still hold up? The Debate Team does a self-assessment on its most popular messages, core beliefs, controversial theories, original philosophies, and groundbreaking ideas to see which ones still ring true, which have evolved to a new phase, and which may no longer matter!

Do opposites really attract? Should they? Can they? Brian takes a deep dive on the science of sameness, how to bridge differences, the qualities that matter, what needs to be in alignment, and how far apart we really are. Plus, The Debate Team reflects on its own record on diversity, and what needs to be done better!

Are you a relationship buyer...or seller? "Spouse Hunting" author Brian Belefant joins The Debate Team to talk about the similarities between great real estate and winning partnerships, how to spot an under-appreciate asset, which foundations are secretly shaky, how to make the most of your search, and the most important rules to follow as you look for love!

Is there any part of the current dating landscape that is actually...hopeful?Brian gives his annual State of The Date address, and breaks down current events, romance and race, political phonies, dishonest agendas, the loss of nuance, finding importance, missing connections, regaining balance, and the two things everyone needs to do moving forward! Plus, can the answer be found in...nachos?

Isn't it time we all got along? The Debate Team breaks down a big batch of listener submissions on the one thing they miss most about their ex. All the positive traits, thoughts, quirks, moments, and memories that will make you think, hey, they really weren't so bad after all!  Plus, Brian sorta...sings?

Have you ever been in a really great relationship that suddenly just...ends? Brian takes you into the world of breakups - the real source of heartbreak, how to process the pain, the questions you need to ask, what you're missing the most, and the ultimate answer that moves you forward in life and love!

Have you ever wanted to blame anyone and anything for...everything? Brian dishes out a healthy dose of how to blame!  What went wrong, why it's their fault, excuses to lash out, reasons upon reflection, turning your bad into the greater good, and everything else you need to take back and take over the ultimate outcome!

Does dating bring out the animal in you? The Debate Team is joined by life coach, author, and renowned dog advocate Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas to shed light on the value of self-criticism, the importance of unconditional love, the proper place for pets in a relationship, making changes that matter, battling loneliness, sharing your bed, and why all things come back to Bravo TV!