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The JTrain Podcast is hosted by comic Jared Freid and great comedian guests as they read listener emails and answer questions about everything from hooking up and dating apps to relationships and post-grad problems. Every Monday!
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This week on Mailbag Monday, Jared tackles three dilemmas! A Thanksgiving cook-off turns political when a boyfriend’s mom panics over a “famous” cornbread stuffing. An airport drop-off after a friend’s trip becomes a moral crisis when lounge access divides the group. And after five great dates, a budding romance gets complicated by holiday stress, unemployment, and the question of when to say “I’m only talking to you.” Support the show and get 30% off your first Cornbread Hemp order. Use code JTRAIN at https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/JTRAIN
Jared is broadcasting from the porch of his new Delray Beach apartment for Pop Culture Thursday, thanks to a WiFi disaster he’ll fully unravel on Coffee with JTrain. He kicks things off with a Business Insider piece about billionaire Bill Ackman giving the world’s most awkward dating advice, and dives into why “May I meet you?” sounds more like something an alien would say in a human disguise. Jared then riffs on Zac Efron strategically showing up for his brother on Dancing with the Stars, Kim Kardashian’s finger-piercing controversy, and Zach Bryan’s dramatic “earth-shattering” mental health headline that turns out to be far more sincere than the title suggests. Finally, he breaks down Minka Kelly shutting down Jenna Bush Hager live on air and shares his own memories of feeling quietly judged on morning TV. It’s headlines, riffs, porch recording energy, and plenty of pop culture chaos.Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JTRAIN and use code JTRAIN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!
Jared sits down with comedian, friend, and world-class sh*t talker Jay Jurden, fresh off his new Hulu special “Yes Ma’am.” They get into what a special should really be in 2024, why joke-dense hours matter, and how comics are secretly puzzle nerds fitting together bits from tweets, clips, and crowd moments. Jay explains his philosophy on crowd work, why some comics are basically filming infomercials instead of shows, and what it means to actually respect the people who work all day, then pay to watch you work. Then things get delightfully unhinged as they break down queer sexting etiquette, AI booty, real ass on God’s green earth, and why we might need to regulate tech just to protect Miami poolside content. Jared closes with their games “Expand on That” and “Talk Shit or Get Bit,” letting Jay riff on Kim K as a lawyer, shorter days, and Thanksgiving, all while reminding you to go watch “Yes Ma’am” on Hulu !Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JTRAIN and use code JTRAIN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!
Jared is coming to you from Durham, NC for another gloriously petty Ticked Off Tuesday, and he’s got thoughts about “former bank” hotels, mysterious staff-only Wi-Fi, rogue outlets, and the front desk guy who hit him with the dreaded “you look familiar.” Between burps, coffees, and Bonvoy vs. Hilton debates, he breaks down life on the road and why all he wants is a cute, functional room where he doesn’t have to move furniture just to charge his laptop. Then it’s on to listener complaints: a cursed U-Haul mirror box order that vanishes into the ether, a nightmare flight seated next to the world’s greasiest seatmate, and someone finally saying what we’re all thinking about pumpkin spice lattes (liquid fall-flavored disappointment). Along the way, Jared dishes on his upcoming tour stops in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Royal Oak, Columbus, Orlando, San Diego for New Year’s, and Philly, and why you need a night of laughs away from your family this holiday season. Hit play, submit your own grievances, and remember, if you’re annoyed, you’re in the right place.Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol. Head to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code FEATHER Support the show and get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code JTRAIN at https://www.hero.co
1On this Mailbag Monday, Jared dives into three big listener dilemmas about dating, friendship, and finding a fresh start. He unpacks what to do when a vacation match still lingers in your mind and you’re tempted to reach out again. Then, he talks about the pressure of supporting friends through massive life changes when your emotional tank feels empty. And finally, he offers thoughtful advice to a listener who wonders whether moving to Florida after ending an engagement might be the reset she truly needs? Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol. Head to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code FEATHER Support the show and get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code JTRAIN at https://www.hero.co
It's Mel's FINAL rose! Jared breaks down The Golden Bachelor finale and the debate around age in dating. He dives into how public comments about dating preferences can shape how people see you. Who goes home with the final rose?!
See Jared live! He's the road! 👉 jaredfried.comThis week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared talks about Kim Kardashian trying to pass the California bar exam and what it says about celebrity culture. He wonders if fame gives people an unfair advantage in serious professions like law. From Tom Brady’s dog cloning rumors to Kim studying between Skims shoots, Jared looks at how much effort success really takes. It’s a funny and honest chat about work, privilege, and public perception.Support the show & get 15% off your Bioma order with the code JTRAIN at https://gobioma.com/jtrain Support the show and get 30% off your first Cornbread Hemp order. Use code JTRAIN at https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/JTRAIN
This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared is joined by comedian and OKP Alison Leiby for a true Chit Chat Wednesday. They break down the emotional spiral of daylight savings, why we’ve all become human sundials, and the eternal battle between “bowl culture” and nachos done right. Plus, the two pitch their newest business idea: personality consulting for office life. Cozy vibes, big opinions, and one extremely detailed nacho recipe.Support the show & get 15% off your Bioma order with the code JTRAIN at https://gobioma.com/jtrain Support the show and get 30% off your first Cornbread Hemp order. Use code JTRAIN at https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/JTRAIN
In this Ticked Off Tuesday episode, Jared dives into a lineup of listener rants that perfectly capture modern-day frustration. From a “luxury” Nashville hotel with zero water pressure to airlines charging extra for less travel, no gripe goes unchecked. He also tackles the mystery of microscopic Instagram fonts, the smug full-size candy bar crowd, and a wedding photographer who showed up unprepared and empty-handed. It’s a cathartic mix of comedy, chaos, and classic JTrain outrage!Eat smart @ http://factormeals.com/jtrain50off & use code Jtrain50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 year!Support the show by downloading the DraftKings Casion app and using code FEATHER. New customers can get 500 spins on Cash Eruprotin when you play 5 bucks
In this Mailbag Monday episode, Jared tackles a lineup of hilariously relatable dilemmas. He helps one listener find a polite way to say no to a second drink without sounding rude, breaks down the delicate art of telling a friend their spouse smells, and gives casting advice to a die-hard Survivor hopeful who’s gone all out to get noticed. From dating strategy to social etiquette to reality TV dreams, Jared dishes out his signature mix of humor and honesty. It’s an episode full of cringe, charm, and classic JTrain wisdom!Eat smart @ http://factormeals.com/jtrain50off & use code Jtrain50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 year!Support the show by downloading the DraftKings Casion app and using code FEATHER. New customers can get 500 spins on Cash Eruprotin when you play 5 bucks
Jared Freid recaps the first half of the Golden Bachelor fantasy suites, where Mel’s emotional brick wall becomes the centerpiece of the episode. Cindy pushes for real answers while Peggy laughs through the awkward moments, leaving the audience divided on what Mel is actually feeling. Jared breaks down why so many viewers are frustrated watching a man struggle to communicate even the simplest emotion. It is an honest look at love, expectations, and how hard it can be when someone refuses to say what they mean!
This week's Pop Culture Thursday breaks down Heidi Klum's latest Halloween costume and why her parties still rule Hollywood! We discuss Jennifer Aniston's rumored new boyfriend and how the media is covering it. Then we dive into Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Justin Baldoni, and how public perception shapes a celebrity’s reputation. It's a fun one, let us know your favorite headline this week!Go see Jared live! 👉https://jaredfreid.com
Jared is joined by Lauren O’Brien from Love is Blind to talk about life and love after reality TV. They dive into how social media shapes public perception, the friendships formed on set, and what dating looks like once the cameras are off. Lauren opens up about the psychology behind being watched, staying grounded in Minneapolis, and how fame changes the way people approach relationships. It’s a real, funny, and thoughtful look at dating in a world where everyone’s watching!Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol. Head to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code FEATHER
Ticked Off Tuesday from Delray Beach: Jared opens the vent line and tag-teams listener gripes with his own, from meddling “helpful” meals to tipping tech that’s stuck in the Stone Age. One listener’s story about a mom who got jealous of a client’s kind gesture spirals into Jared’s takedown of unwanted casseroles, reheated fish, and “help” that’s really control in disguise. He riffs on turkey bacon treachery, sidewalk slo-mos, light-switch mazes, Amex “offers,” and the weird pressure to prove friendship with likes. Plus, tour updates and plenty of laugh-out-loud commiseration without turning your brain into homework.Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol. Head to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code FEATHER
It's a Mailbag Monday from Delray Beach! Jared digs into three listener dilemmas. First, a 30-year-old ended it with a guy showing jealous tells, moody about male friends and asking for her body count. Jared backs the breakup and reframes past partners as mature context, not a scorecard, urging thoughtful, respectful conversation about history rather than hot-take labels. Next, a maid of honor’s cash-stuffed wedding card vanished; he says stop treating brides like royalty. Finally, a 28-year-old moving to the Twin Cities wants friends and maybe romance. Along the way, he shares DC theater gratitude, backstage YouTube plans, and a reminder that everyone judges what matters is how you tell your story and whether you’re confident in it.Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol. Head to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code FEATHER
Jared’s back with a full Rose Rehash of The Golden Bachelor: Women Tell All, and this time, he was there in person. From his behind-the-scenes experience at the taping to his on-air jokes that made (and maybe shocked) the crowd, Jared gives the inside scoop on what really went down in the Dome of the Undateables. He breaks down the biggest moments between Debbie, Cheryl, and Nicole, and what this episode revealed about Mel and the season’s emotional gaps. Plus, find out which contestant Jared thinks quietly made her case to be the next Golden Bachelorette!Support this BachelorScream by going to get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code JTRAIN at https://www.hero.co
Justin Trudeau’s admiration for Katy Perry sparks a conversation about how celebrities handle public compliments and authenticity in their relationships. Jared dives into the fine line between genuine praise and looking like a “simp,” with nods to couples like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, or Meghan and Harry, who constantly face media scrutiny. From political figures to pop stars, this episode unpacks how fame magnifies every word and gesture in love. It’s a funny, thoughtful take on public perception, sincerity, and the art of saying something nice without losing your edge.The best way to cook just got better. Go to http://hellofresh.com/JTRAIN10FM to get 10 free meals + a free item for life. One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.
Chit Chat Wednesday brings on Daniel Koh, a friend and policy pro running for Congress in MA-6, to cut through DC fog with plain talk about how the House works, why algorithms reward outrage, and how good government looks from the White House down to a town liquor license. He argues results beat rhetoric, explaining how barriers kick people off Medicaid, why neighbors and clergy helped Boston cut homicides, and how DC’s status games and two-minute TV hits make politicians worse at actual service. Jared pushes on slogans, civility, and the comedy-politics attention trap, while Daniel defends debating with facts instead of haymakers and says local responsiveness should follow you to Congress. They field a dating question about “moderates,” urging specifics over labels and partnership values that show up in real life. Then it’s King of the World: make trains reliably on time and fix those bathroom doors, explore heated roads and smarter lights, structure debates around substance, and upgrade broadband while keeping kids’ smartphones out of school. They wrap with fundraising reality, a promise to communicate like humans, and an open invite for Massachusetts listeners to get involved.donate to Daneil Koh here! 👉 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dk-web-home?refcode=dk55The best way to cook just got better. Go to http://hellofresh.com/JTRAIN10FM to get 10 free meals + a free item for life. One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.
Ticked Off Tuesday finds Jared raspy-voiced in Richmond after a blur of flights, posting up in a mall and relishing his wander-and-cookie ritual, then venting about middle seat life as a Delta Diamond and wishing for a literal sheriff badge to flash at clueless travelers. He rails against a candy shop that smelled like someone reheated lasagna instead of magic and whimsy, and a hotel check-in where two desk clerks gave him robot silence after his attempt at small talk when he’d finally removed his headphones to be human. Listener complaints include a coworker policing water bottles and microplastics like a morality cop, the nightmare of getting to LaGuardia on public transit, and a neighbor who tattles to the HOA instead of speaking directly about dogs running on a golf course. The kicker is a Chipotle decorated with fake construction tape that looked fully closed, sending a listener on an emotional roller coaster after a brutal day working with cancer patients.Support the show and get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code JTRAIN at https://www.hero.co Support the show and get 30% off your first Cornbread Hemp order. Use code JTRAIN at https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/JTRAIN
In this Mailbag Monday, Jared is in Richmond, living his best suburban comic life! A listener with a crush in her tight-knit Spanish class worries about ruining the group vibe, and Jared tells her to skip the overthinking and text with confidence. Another listener hears from the guy who once wouldn’t commit, now cheating on his girlfriend with her, and Jared explains that it’s about comfort, not connection. Finally, a couple debating a $5K destination wedding in Mexico with a toddler gets Jared’s advice to either decline gracefully or treat it like a sitcom-style vacation and just enjoy it.Support the show and get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code JTRAIN at https://www.hero.co Support the show and get 30% off your first Cornbread Hemp order. Use code JTRAIN at https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/JTRAIN
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The only guest I ever want you to have. Liza/Jared podcast would be nothing like U Up? I swear!
This was a horrible episode, I generally enjoy this show. This episode showed just how much of a highbrow douche Jared and his politically leaning friend are. in my opinion, this showed you who Jared is and who his real circle of friends are. didn't like Here's or Chicken wing Keith. In so many ways you have to love this show. If you aren't aware that Jared's highbrow attitude is really real, then you are clueless. We generally accept it we all have this friend. This episode showcased to me his negative side more than his comic side.
27:00... beautiful
what if the guy that was at the window looks sketchy so the guy in the middle is protecting her from the weird dude by the window.