The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad

Welcome to 'The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad,' where we explore the complex, exhilarating, and often misunderstood world of sex and relationships. Join Josh as he delves into candid conversations about love, intimacy, communication, and everything in between. From expert insights to personal stories, we aim to unravel the mysteries, break down myths, and offer practical advice to help manage the beautiful complexities of human relationships. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or simply curious, tune in for thought-provoking discussions that celebrate the diversity that makes a relationship.

The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad is a society podcast hosted by Joshua Jones, with 156 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Joshua Jones hosts The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, a society show with 156 episodes published.

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  Episode #173

  173. Were You in Love… or Just Keeping the Peace?

  Sep 25, 20261h 4mS4

  Are you really in love, or are you just getting better at keeping the peace? Joshua Jones sits down with Eva Levina to unpack how love can slowly turn into control—and how patience, loyalty, and “being a good partner” can become self-abandonment. They get into subtle red flags, financial control, criticism disguised as concern, chemistry vs. compatibility, and what happens to trust, dating, and sex after you finally leave. Eva shares what it took to rebuild her identity after more than two decades of marriage, while Josh asks the uncomfortable question: Are you choosing love, or just avoiding conflict? If you've ever wondered whether you're truly happy or just maintaining the status quo… this one's worth thinking about.

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  Episode #172

  172. WE MARRIED THE SAME MAN

  Sep 10, 20261h 25mS4

  What happens when the man you married turns out to be living a double life? Deana and Lizzie both married the same man—at different times—and eventually discovered a pattern of deception, emotional abuse, manipulation, and overlapping relationships. But this story gets even crazier: after connecting and comparing notes, they tracked down another woman who was unknowingly dating the same man. In this episode, Josh and the gals get into the red flags they missed, why charm can hide bad character, how love bombing and manipulation actually work, and why even smart, self-aware people can find themselves questioning their own instincts. Because sometimes the biggest red flag isn't what someone does. It's how often you find yourself explaining it away.

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  Episode #171

  What Is It Actually Like to Experience You?

  Aug 20, 202655 minS4

  What if the reason you keep having the same relationship problems has less to do with the people you choose—and more to do with the way you show up? Joshua Jones sits down with Dr. Allison Brenner , psychotherapist, industrial-organizational psychologist, and founder of InnerVue , to explore the uncomfortable gap between who you think you are and how other people actually experience you. From dating the “same person” in different bodies to being misunderstood at work, Dr. Brenner breaks down how blind spots, overused strengths, and the difference between intent and impact can keep us stuck in patterns we don't even realize we're repeating. We get into why your friends and partners may not tell you the real stuff, how to separate useful feedback from someone's personal opinion, why curiosity beats confrontation, and how getting honest perception data can turn self-awareness into real change. If you've ever wondered “Why does this keep happening to me?” this conversation might leave you asking a much more uncomfortable question: “ What is it actually like to experience me? ” If you want to see how you impact others get your InnerVue assessment 20% off with CODE: bachelor20 tiktok/@thenotsobad

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  Episode #170

  170. You’re Not Over It...You’re Still Carrying It

  Aug 14, 202647 minS4

  What if the relationship you’re trying so hard to move on from is still shaping who you’re attracted to today? Joshua Jones sits down with healer and meditation teacher Ben Oofana for a raw conversation about heartbreak, attachment, ghosting, closure, and why we can keep repeating the same relationship patterns with a different face. Ben shares the unconventional path behind his work—from a deeply dysfunctional childhood in Southeast Texas to training with Native American elders, completing vision quests, and studying practices designed to help people move through grief rather than simply think their way past it. We get into why understanding your pain isn't always the same as actually processing it, how attachment wounds influence who we choose, why ghosting can hit so deeply, and what it really takes to let go when part of you still doesn't want to. Joshua and Ben also explore why we sometimes romanticize emotional unavailability, how dating apps and screen addiction can make genuine connection harder, and how breathwork, meditation, body awareness, and sustained practice can change the way we experience emotional pain. Most importantly, they ask what happens when you stop trying to escape the feeling and finally learn how to sit with it. If you've ever said "I'm over it" while secretly knowing you're still carrying the relationship, this episode is for you. TikTok

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  Episode #169

  169. Love, Loss & Two Sticks of Butter | Julie Seyler

  Aug 6, 202643 minS4

  What do heartbreak, 30 years of dating, and two sticks of butter have in common? Julie Seyler . Julie joins Joshua Jones for a funny, honest conversation about dating, heartbreak, being single at 59, and what happens when you stop chasing the life you were told you were supposed to want. From ignored red flags to questionable romantic decisions, Julie proves that sometimes the best stories come from the relationships that didn't work out. In this episode, we get into: The biggest dating lies women tell themselves How many red flags Julie ignored for the "storybook ending" Heartbreak at 25 vs. heartbreak at 55 Whether being single feels freeing, lonely, or a little bit of both Why chemistry and compatibility aren't the same thing What dating apps hide beneath the surface What 30 years of dating taught Julie that relationships never could How heartbreak became a memoir—and somehow involved 40 dessert recipes Because sometimes healing requires perspective. And sometimes it requires two sticks of butter. Listen now—and tell us: what's the biggest lesson dating ever taught you?

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