Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · October 20, 2026 · 00:50:27

Mom's Car: Liz Plank

Liz Plank joins Dax and Aaron on Mom's Car to discuss modern dating dilemmas like soft launching a boyfriend, the trap of dating renovation projects, and whether having a boyfriend is embarrassing. They explore the difference between being picky and perfectionistic, why raising kids should be a communal effort, and the milestones of intimacy like finally farting in front of your partner. Plus, Dax vies with Aaron’s girlfriend over who gets to take care of him.

This summary was generated from show notes and public descriptions, not from a full transcript review. Details may contain inaccuracies.

Preview

•

Soft Launching a Boyfriend

Liz, Dax, and Aaron discuss the strategy and emotional stakes of “soft launching” a boyfriend — gradually introducing a new partner without a big announcement.

Claude ChatGPT Gemini

•

Dating Men Who Come with Renovation Projects

The group talks about the tendency to date partners who feel like “renovation projects” — people you want to fix or improve.

Claude ChatGPT Gemini

5 more ideas & all timestamps

This episode is in its early-access window. The full breakdown unlocks free in about 68 hours — Pro members read everything the moment it lands.

Read it now with Pro$10/mo · founding $96/yr

Was this useful?