
Dating Before & After College
Jared and Jordana are back with a very special episode recorded from the Pizza Hut struggle bus in Athens, GA. The first emailer asks how to deal with her boyfriend’s controlling mother. Should she take out her nose ring to please her? Is the nose ring really the issue here to begin with? The Awkward Sexual Encounter features a pet octopus. In the next segment presented by Pizza Hut, J&J answer a listener voicemail from the Hut-Line to solve some college dating struggles. The caller asks how she should address moving from college to the real world in her relationship. Is it better to leave the college bubble single? They finish the episode with a round of Red Flag or Deal Breaker about cult leaders, ear wax, and pet tarantulas. Thanks again to our presenting sponsor! Whenever you’re riding the Struggle Bus, order Pizza Hut for carryout or delivery at pizzahut.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Mai 20221h 23min

“The Ultimatum” Review
J&J are back with another Sunday Special, and this week they’re reviewing Netflix’s newest dating show “The Ultimatum.” They break down why they think each person is actually on the show and how fear of commitment and fear of loneliness come into play. Later, Jared and Jordana explore why marriage isn’t as enticing for men as it is for women and whether or not any of these people are old enough to get married anyway. Plus, they play two new U Up? Jingles submitted by listeners. U Up? Live Tickets: Head to https://uuplive.betches.com/ to get your tickets before they sell out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Mai 202247min

How To Weed People Out On The First Date
On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana start out with a recap of Jordana’s trip to Dallas and a discussion about how Jared’s feeling now that he’s a year out from his breakup. The first emailer writes in about how she always has a good time on first dates, and it leaves her (and her dates) feeling confused about whether or not they have a connection. Can you be too good at first dates? The Awkward Sexual Encounter is a steamy bar bathroom encounter. Later, a listener asks if she should finally meet up with a guy she’s been texting since November 2020. Is it possible for the connection to live up to her expectations? J&J finish the episode with a round of Red Flag or Deal Breaker about Ohio, dating app openers, and homemade bidets. U Up? Live Tickets: Head to https://uuplive.betches.com/ to get your tickets before they sell out! (Use presale code BETCHES when checking out to get them before everyone else) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Apr 20221h 25min

You Can’t Hack The Dating Apps
Jared and Jordana are back with another Sunday Special, and this week, they answer an email from a guy who has been disappointed by his recent dating experiences. He says he’s looking for a relationship, so where are all the women supposedly looking for commitment? Is he just coming in too hot with what he’s looking for? J&J show him how he’s going about this the wrong way. Plus, they explain how to show you’re looking for a relationship instead of telling. U Up? Live Tickets: Head to https://uuplive.betches.com/ to get your tickets before they sell out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Apr 202233min

The Key To A Better Dating Life Is Your Life Outside Of Dating
IRL Spring is officially here, and Jared and Jordana start this week’s episode with a recap of Jordana’s move and a very exciting U Up? Live announcement. Jordana does a dramatic reading of a text a listener sent to our hotline instead of sending to their ex, and Jared helps to analyze it. The first emailer asks how to not get too excited about every dating prospect when she feels like she doesn’t have many options. The Awkward Sexual Encounter is a “wrong hole” situation. Later, a listener asks what she should do about her boyfriend not being supportive of her desire to drink less. Is this a sign that they’re just not the match? Finally they play a round of Red Flag or Deal Breaker about sales calls, honeymoon crashers, and Chipotle orders. U Up? Live Tickets: Head to https://uuplive.betches.com/ to get your tickets before they sell out! (Use presale code BETCHES when checking out to get them before everyone else) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Apr 20221h 30min

Does Being "Adventurous" Mean Putting Up With No Effort?
Jared and Jordana are back with another Deal Reveal on this week’s Sunday Special, but first they listen to a couple jingles created by listeners. Then, the emailer writes in about a “bizzaro” story of being stood up for a first date, and J&J break down the texts in completely accurate accents. Should she believe his unlikely story? And how can she avoid situations like this in the future? Plus they discuss why you have to embrace being a pain in the ass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Apr 202245min

Is It A Good Sign If A First Date Lasts a Long Time?
On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana start out with a very exciting Betches announcement plus discussions about Jordana’s love of moving and Jared’s Deux Moi fame. Then, they break down some of Jared’s recent dating app dilemmas and talk about how dating apps are like being at a party where half the guests are on shrooms. A massage goes terribly wrong in the Awkward Sexual Encounter. Later, an emailer asks J&J what they think of marathon first dates. If her date had a good enough time to stay for 6 hours, why wouldn’t he want to go on a second date? Finally, they play a round of Red Flag or Deal Breaker about birthday dinners, being “gross,” and holding on to old clothes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Apr 20221h 28min

Are Men Intimidated By Women’s Success?
Jared and Jordana are back with another Sunday Special episode, and this week the emailer asks if she’s too independent to be in a relationship. She explains that things often fizzle after guys see her house and make comments about how much money she makes. Are men really intimidated by women’s success? Plus, they discuss how to convey that you’re willing to change your priorities for a relationship without sounding despy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Apr 202238min