Who Won The Date With Jared?
J&J are switching things up for this episode because Jared has a date with a listener and, in this episode, they figure out who that will be. They start with the top date contenders, as decided by the Betches office, and narrow down the prospects. Then, they get back to solving dating with an email about trying to date in the same small town as an ex. The episode ends with a round of “Red Flag or Deal Breaker?” about using a Tide Pen on a date, the mention of “the one that got away,” and an unsolicited sexual audio message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Des 20231h 27min
Rejections Are Good For You
It’s time for another Sunday Special and the senioritis of 2023 is hitting. The episode starts with a round of “Petty or Prudent?” about a breakup over religious differences. Then, J&J respond to an email about overcoming the sensitivity around rejection. Plus, they get the rundown on why TikTok is talking about Zach Braff being a terrible date and give their takes on the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Des 202335min
The Problem With Playing It Cool
J&J are ready to dive into another episode, but first, they have a very New Yorker debate and give a preview of the “Win A Date With Jared” submissions. Next, the first emailer has a conundrum. Guys see her as a “cool girl,” which is great, but she’s not too cool for a relationship. How can she overcome that placement in their minds? The Awkward Encounter is what happens when one person tries to force romance. Then, the second emailer is reeling from a breakup while battling a diagnosis. Was her ex wrong for breaking up with her while she’s sick? The episode ends with a round of “Red Flag or Deal Breaker?” about saying “ILY” early on, OnlyFans models, and appearance modifications for men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Des 20231h 39min
Should I Be Cleaning My Boyfriend’s Apartment?
This Sunday Special is all about settling debates between couples, but first, there are some clarifications to set about the eligibility to win a date with Jared. Jumping into the episode, J&J play a round of “Icky or Picky?” about baths. Then, a listener writes in about a tiff with her boyfriend. She hangs out at his place more than he comes to hers. He raised the issue that she isn’t contributing to the upkeep of the apartment, but does she have to if she doesn’t live there? Jared and Jordana talk through their dilemma, from how the argument was handled to getting down to the true issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Des 202346min
You Want To Be The Prize, Not The Pick Me
Before J&J can solve dating, Jared explains how he ended up in a Turkey Trot and on “Celebrity Row” in MSG. Then, the first emailer has her eye on a cute guy she’s sharing a ski house with, but the friend group already has plans to set him up with someone else. Should she still make a move or back off? The Awkward Encounter is a take home tale about a bad date. The second emailer doesn’t care to be engaged right now, but she really wants the ring. J&J extract the big issue behind the ring request, and it all has to do with The Reveal. The episode ends with a hygiene edition of “Red Flag or Deal Breaker?” in partnership with Therabreath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Des 20231h 28min
Crystals, Spells, And WTF Is Up With Jared ft. Kelley Knight
It’s our first Sunday Special of December, and Jordana gifted Jared a tarot reading to kick it off. Kelley Knight, owner of Modern Mystic Shop and recommended tarot reader of the Girls Gotta Eat hosts, joins J&J to read what’s happening with Jared. Guided by questions from Jordana, Kelley pulls cards that predict Jared’s love life. Plus, Kelley pulls an interesting set of cards regarding someone from Jared’s past. @kelley__knight, @modernmystic_shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Des 20231h 2min
Your Words Are Like Spells: Cheating, Standards, and Situationships
Now that we’re heading into December, J&J are ushering in F*ck It Season with this week’s episode. The first emailer likes the guy she’s seeing, but after posting him in a Facebook group, she’s a little freaked out. How much weight should she give to strangers in the “Are We Dating The Same Guy” space? The Awkward Encounter is a reminder to up your standards ahead of a first date. Then, the second emailer is stuck in an addictive situationship. J&J give her advice on breaking the cycle before ending the episode with a hygiene edition of “Red Flag or Deal Breaker?” in partnership with Therabreath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Nov 20231h 16min
The Love Of Your Life Is A Teammate, Not A Goalpost Ft. Vir Das
We love a special guest for our Sunday Special and, this week, comedian Vir Das takes a break from his international tour to join J&J in the studio. He walks J&J through his background from India to Nigeria to the US, and how he ended up in comedy. Then, Vir shares the relationship obstacles he overcame, why meeting his wife pre-fame was a key to their bond, and his thoughts on arranged marriages. @virdas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Nov 202340min
