Daphne Brogdon
Daphne Brogdon
Daphne Brogdon, a television personality, talks about her experiences with dating shows and the dynamics of social life in various cities. She shares insights into how people interact and what makes a city appealing for social engagements.
host of Discovery Channel’s
“Perfect Partners”
4 & 4:30 pm weekdays
About Daphne Brogdon
Daphne Brogdon is a television personality, standup comic, and entrepreneur who hosted multiple reality and lifestyle programs. She served as host of FOX's dating show "Playing It Straight" and Food Network's "Daphne Dishes," and produced the nationally syndicated radio program "The Dr. Dean Edell Show." She created "Cool Mom," the first comedic mom vlog, and co-created "Momversation," a video platform for mom bloggers.
In this interview
- Discussed hosting Discovery Channel's "Perfect Partners," a dating show matching singles with help from friends or family.
- Shared observations about social dynamics in different cities, calling Miami fun but with a "hardcore flake factor."
- Noted that Boston people are "pretty with it" based on experiences filming the show.
- Expressed preference for when dating show participants genuinely connect and schedule follow-up dates.
“I always like it when they look up and when they didn't like each other I cringe.”— Daphne Brogdon, in this interview
Since this interview
Brogdon's husband, chef Mark Peel, died of cancer in June 2021. She subsequently took a two-year hiatus from professional life.
