This week, J & J are fresh off a dinner party together, but Jared’s own awkward encounter at a bar afterwards has him regretting that nightcap martini. After some daydreaming about winter getaways, we dig into the e-mails, starting with a listener who put their friend onto the pod, watched them succeed at finding love, but keeps striking out on their own. Th ... Show More
Today
Is He Avoiding Sex On Purpose? ft Dr. Naomi
Jared is joined by Dr. Naomi Bernstein of the Oversharing podcast to unpack dating after divorce, performance anxiety, and whether taking intimacy slow signals emotional baggage. They break down an email from a 34-year-old woman dating a gentle, recently divorced man who says som ... Show More
46m 49s
Feb 27
Should You Break Up Over Bad Kissing?
Jordana is on maternity leave, so Jared Fried is joined by BETCHES’ Jack Maloney to break down a second date disaster featuring aggressive tongue, a “breast exam” style titty grab, and whether bad kissing is an ick or just picky. They share exact language to use in the moment lik ... Show More
42m 2s
Aug 2025
Sophie & Chris - When Your First Date Knows Your Ex… and His Friends
Sophie thought she’d found unexpected chemistry with a guy she’d known for years — her ex’s best friend. But after one amazing night, he vanished. Now she’s on the hunt for answers, and what comes out involves surprising friend group drama, rumors, and a revelation neither of the ... Show More
12m 15s
Oct 2025
Becca & Jason - The Tomato Baby Talk That Ended a Perfect First Date
Becca thought her date with Jason was going great — coffee, a farmer’s market, even haggling for honey. But when Jason suddenly ghosted her, she was left wondering what went wrong… until we called him. Let’s just say talking to produce like a baby might not be everyone’s love lan ... Show More
12m 17s
Aug 2025
Hazel & Trent - From Dance Floor Sparks to Ghosted: Hazel’s Surprising First Date Follow-Up
Hazel thought she found chemistry that could rival a movie romance after her unforgettable salsa night with Trent—complete with laughter, dancing, and a kiss she can’t stop replaying. But now he’s vanished. In this First Date Follow-Up, we call Trent to uncover why he’s ghosting ... Show More
9m 51s
Sep 2025
Jared Freid & Jordana Abraham: Dating App Burnout? Do THIS 30-Day Challenge to Stop Wasting Time and FINALLY Meet the Right Person
Are you making time for the kind of love you want? Do you feel like you’re ready to stop repeating old patterns? Today, Jay welcomes Jared Freid and Jordana Abraham, hosts of the hit dating podcast U Up?, for a candid, lighthearted look at modern love. Together with Jay, they unp ... Show More
1h 15m