“The Ultimatum” Review

We’re getting serious about the future in today’s Sunday Special, but first, Jordana’s brother came up with a new game for the pod, “Petty or Prudent?” Then, a listener writes about the financial fear threatening a happy future with his girlfriend. He chose a career path that would afford a comfy life for his future family, while she chose to pursue her passion even though it doesn’t pay well. Will a future together come at his expense? Is it even OK to question this? J&J talk through both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Heinä 202337min

J&J have a lot going on, but they’ll always make time to solve dating! Jared is beaming as we get closer to his upcoming Netflix special, and Jordana is caught in the throes of buying a home. Next, a listener needs help getting over a breakup from a loving relationship that just wouldn’t work. The Awkward Sexual Encounter comes as a shock. Another listener questions whether she’s being too sensitive about her boyfriend’s playful comments. Then, they finish with a round of Thirsty or Nah, presented by Stanley, all about selfie likes, dancing at the club, and buying drinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Heinä 20231h 31min

J&J are joined by Robyn Schall, comedian and host of the “Call Waiting” podcast, to talk about what it’s like to get feedback from your exes. She and Jared go way back to their early days of comedy, and Jordana admits to finding Robyn to be an enigma of positivity. Everyone has a raving review to share about her–even Robyn’s exes! They find out why she decided to call 4 exes on her podcast. Then, they listen in on Robyn’s call to an ex she had no contact with for 7 years. He’s credited with causing her biggest heartbreak.. but is it possible that the breakup acted as a catalyst to her career? Plus, J&J consider what it would be like to get a call from their own exes. Can you imagine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Heinä 202336min

Jared and Jordana are back with another episode, but first, Jared has big news! Then, J&J give their takes on the trending buzz around Keke Palmer and Jonah Hill’s respective relationships. The Awkward Sexual Encounter involves a rescue and a tip for a simpler way to dabble with BDSM at home. Next, we hear from a listener who just had another male coworker confess his feelings for her. Is it possible for straight, single men to befriend women without wanting more? The episode ends with a round of Thirsty or Nah, a new game in partnership with Stanley, about Close Friends stories, tricking someone into texting you, and buying Taylor Swift tickets for a first date. Become a UUp? With Benefits subscriber today at: subscribe.betches.com Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo10:28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Heinä 20231h 18min

In this Sunday Special, J&J are joined by Dr. Drew, one of reality TV’s favorite experts and dating pioneers. They interview Dr. Drew about his expertise in both relationships and addiction, including how addictive tendencies can manifest in love and sex lives. Why are women more prone to love addiction, and what drives a sex addiction? Plus, Dr. Drew shares his theory on why more young men are dropping interest in dating. The episode ends with Jared, Jordana, and Dr. Drew lending advice to a listener that just found out her boyfriend kept his nicotine addiction a secret for the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Heinä 202358min

This week, J&J are talking about how to be happy while single, an awkward first time hookup and how to get back into the dating world when you’ve never really had to be in it. Before diving into emails, Jared gets excited about summertime in NYC before the second half goes by, and Jordana recaps a Fourth of July weekend with the OG Betches. Then, we hear from a new listener that’s started questioning and comparing her single life. If everyone’s wondering why she’s still single, should she be doing something about it if she doesn’t have an issue? Brace yourself for the kind of Awkward Sexual Encounter we all feared would be our first. Last, we hear from the friend of a newly divorced man whose phone call preference is hurting his dating game. Is he doomed in the digital dating generation? J&J finish up with a round of Flip or Flop about a date follow-up, making plans and nicknames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Heinä 20231h 7min

We’re back for a Sunday Special, and J&J can’t believe it’s already July. Jared is waiting for the weather to be good enough to fit his summer vibe, and Jordana has a light month ahead. After talking about being late on the trends, they hop onto the topic of beige flags. Are they a TikTok trend, here to stay or just not necessary? Then, a listener early on in a relationship is concerned that his girlfriend’s constant asks for assurance and compliments are pushing him to be someone he’s not while also disregarding what he wants from their relationship. Are her insecurities his responsibility? Jared and Jordana weigh both sides of his issue and offer advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Heinä 202327min

Jared and Jordana are back in the studio after wrapping the U Up? Live tour, and Jordana’s feeling sick. But, marriage is in sickness and in health, so her tale of a trip to the ER with Mike at her side highlights how different we become when one SO is sick and the other is playing caretaker. Then, after a former match's words got back to him, Jared disputes the real reason he unmatched. The first email comes from a listener who noticed past emailers might consider him a major red flag. He’s 37 and his longest relationship was only 2 months. Should he lie about his dating history for a better chance at finding the one? The Awkward Sexual Encounter is a very cheesy Netflix and Chill tale. The second email is about a road rage incident that brought safety, security and serious anger issues into question. The episode ends with a round of Flip or Flop about texting, testing your date, and being too attached to your SO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Heinä 20231h 8min