It’s Pop Culture Thursday, and Jared is dishing a headline buffet straight from Page Six. He dives into the Taylor Swift multiverse — from her “announcement of an announcement” album drop to Marvel-movie-level Easter eggs that keep superfans in overdrive. Jared riffs on Swift’s internet tribalism, the romantic economics of dating her (hi, Travis Kelce), and even a snake-related bathroom demolition courtesy of Zoe Kravitz. Along the way, he skewers wild fan theories, Martha Stewart’s Real Housewi...
Aug 14, 2025•44 min
On this Chit Chat Wednesday, Jared sits down with comedian Peter Revello for a hilarious and insightful conversation about growing up in Staten Island. Peter shares stories about the construction worker culture he was surrounded by, and how the Verrazzano Bridge changed everything for the borough. They talk about accents, stereotypes, and how Staten Island shaped their relationships, including how Peter met his wife at a Tottenville pizzeria! The conversation touches on marriage, moving to Flori...
Aug 13, 2025•35 min
It's time for another Ticked Off Tuesday, and the complaints are as strong as ever! One listener is furious after ordering the same air filter size, only to find the company quietly changed the dimensions. Another vent about a wellness spa using bizarre quotes from Joe Rogan and Yelp reviewers that have nothing to do with their services. A Barry’s Bootcamp fan is left frustrated after a canceled class with no real apology. And someone trapped next to a cologne-covered passenger on a flight is be...
Aug 12, 2025•36 min
It’s another Mailbag Monday, and Jared is diving into three fresh dilemmas from the inbox! One listener is caught in family drama over a Wednesday wedding that clashes with a European vacation. Another wants to turn a friendly drink with a former coworker into something a little more flirty. And a Kansas City fan shares a mortifying nail salon story involving a chipped manicure, a rude technician, and a public accusation. Jared gives his take on navigating tricky invites, subtle signals, and awk...
Aug 11, 2025•32 min
It's Pop Culture Thursday! This week, Jared honors the 20 year anniversary of 40 Year Old Virgin with a clean wax at the European Wax Center, discusses the strange PR around a loss in Brad Pitt's family, takes you inside a heart-to-heart between Machine Gun Kelly and Taylor Swift, and re-imagines Titanic with Matthew McConaughey in the lead role. Whether you're here for laughs, gossip, or to hear Jared say exactly what you're thinking, this is the perfect show to get you through your week. Suppo...
Aug 07, 2025•44 min
On this Chit Chat Wednesday, Jared is joined by comedian and Bachelor expert Kay Brown , aka Kay York City , for a hilarious catch-up that feels like no time has passed. They talk about red carpets, Getty Images pressure, and K’s experience attending movie premieres with celebs like Pedro Pascal and Jared Leto. The Bachelor in Paradise reboot gets a full breakdown, from sketchy production decisions to the unexpected charm of the Golden contestants. Jared and K also play a game of “Is This Paradi...
Aug 06, 2025•51 min
This Ticked Off Tuesday features four fresh complaints that prove the little things can drive us nuts! But we start off with Jared's food complaint! One listener is fuming over a coworker who cuts into every dessert to sample them before anyone else gets a bite. Another is tired of golf coverage that feels more like a Rory McIlroy documentary than a major tournament. There’s frustration over constant interruptions during podcast me-time, and a red-eye flight disaster caused by a tray table that ...
Aug 05, 2025•31 min
It’s a fresh Mailbag Monday, and Jared is tackling two all-too-relatable dilemmas. One listener feels completely overlooked at her brother-in-law’s wedding after wrangling kids and getting excluded from photos. Another is stuck in texting limbo with men who claim to want something serious but never follow through. Jared breaks down what’s really going on and helps listeners navigate mixed signals and family drama! Support our show by clicking below! Support the show and get 10% off your Hero Bre...
Aug 04, 2025•31 min
It's Pop Culture Thursday! Jared breaks down movie sequel news like My Best Friend’s Wedding , shares celebrity gossip from Gwyneth Paltrow to Justin Bieber, and offers a refreshingly honest look at his own comedy journey. Jared reflects on advice from Jamie Lee Curtis, Hulk Hogan’s complex legacy, and Pamela Anderson’s rumored romance with Liam Neeson?! With his signature humor, he also recaps Bachelor in Paradise and explores the drama of reality TV relationships. Whether you're here for laugh...
Jul 31, 2025•48 min
It’s Chit Chat Wednesday, and Jared is coming to you from Bloomington, Indiana, with comedian and friend Brendan Sagalow . They dive right in by roasting each other’s podcast names (is “SAG Daddy Da Pod” genius or insane?)😂 and debating the day Brendan will finally quit podcasting, Lennon-style, from a Disney resort. The two riff on the bizarre power of internet trolls, the thin line between influencer fame and hate-watching, and why Brendan’s special Thin Lips opens with a rap video that’s bot...
Jul 30, 2025•39 min
Jared is here from Bloomington, Indiana, ready to co-sign your pettiest complaints and maybe even make them worse (in a good way). This week, he dives into the viral CEO cheating scandal at a Coldplay concert, because nothing screams New England drama like getting caught on the kiss cam. Jared rants about self-appointed TikTok “reporters” and the internet’s obsession with schadenfreude, while also sharing why this whole saga just makes him sad. Listener gripes include the absurdity of 45-minute ...
Jul 29, 2025•33 min
Mailbag Monday is here, and Jared is fresh from Bloomington, Indiana, ready to dive into your life dilemmas straight from his inbox! This week, he tackles a “petite” dating conundrum: should you keep seeing someone when the sparks (and kisses) just aren’t cutting it? Plus, Jared goes off on a tangent about words, body image, and why no man wants to be called “petite” (spoiler: it hits harder than you think). We also get into the weirdness of offering friendship right after a date, and Jared brea...
Jul 28, 2025•32 min
It’s a Pop Culture Thursday and Jared’s coming to you straight from LA! He riffs on headlines from Page Six, including Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy, the viral “Coldplay affair,” and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Marvel-fueled body transformation. Plus, Jared shares behind-the-scenes stories from taping with Jay Shetty and Whitney Cummings, rants about Meghan Markle’s Netflix deal, and gives his thoughts on Gwyneth Paltrow’s lips. All that, plus a plug for Brea shows and his diary-style Patreon ep tomorrow! Supp...
Jul 24, 2025•37 min
Comedian Courtney Michelle joins Jared on this episode of the JTrain Podcast to talk about her one-woman sketch show Whirlwind of Girlhood, a mix of comedy, music, and real-life dating stories. They dive into her journey from West Virginia to LA to Nashville, and how her viral friendship videos are inspired by her own experiences. Courtney opens up about shifting relationship goals, the pressure to live your best single life, and the politics of friendship tiers. She and Jared also bond over Del...
Jul 23, 2025•52 min
It’s a safe space to complain on this week’s Ticked Off Tuesday! Jared reads through your gripes, from waiting 30 minutes for a basic coffee thanks to a trainee takeover, to losing a window seat to an entitled airplane squatter. One listener shares the nightmare of failing an emissions test twice despite driving a plug-in hybrid, while another fumes over the lack of a thank-you wave in post–holiday traffic. Whether it’s car drama, travel rage, or coffee shop chaos, Jared’s here to validate your ...
Jul 22, 2025•28 min
It’s Mailbag Monday on the JTrain Podcast, and Jared is diving into three juicy listener dilemmas! One emailer grapples with lingering feelings for an ex-turned-best-friend she cut off for the sake of her engagement, is one final convo warranted, or is silence the closure? Another listener is sick of the judgment for being single at 30 and wants advice on how to shut down the nosey questions. And finally, a Bahamas getaway turns into Love Island chaos when one flirty vacation hookup goes cold, s...
Jul 21, 2025•28 min
In this episode of the JTrain podcast, host Jared Fried dives into various pop culture stories, including Alison Brie and Dave Franco's toenail incident, Colin Jost's reaction to Scarlett Johansson's success, and Dax Shepard's celebration of Kristen Bell's Emmy nomination. The conversation also touches on Justin Bieber's marriage struggles, Barack and Michelle Obama's divorce rumors, and Joe Rogan's family vacation. Additionally, the episode explores the Kardashian family dynamics, Oprah's comme...
Jul 17, 2025•49 min
It’s a Chit Chat Wednesday on the JTrain Podcast, and hilarious comedian Alison Leiby joins Jared for a full-on food and summer vibes episode. They delve into their recent dining experiences, including critiques of short ribs, standout pasta dishes, and reviews of The Grove in Delray Beach and Café Spaghetti in Brooklyn. Jared and Alison debate whether short rib belongs on an airplane menu, and agree it's strictly a winter dish. They also discuss underrated dive bars, like the charmingly weird S...
Jul 16, 2025•39 min
In this episode of the TICKED OFF TUESDAY, Jared reads through a fresh batch of hilarious and relatable listener complaints, from 4th of July traffic rage to the chaos of eight baristas being trained at once. Jared shares stories from his holiday weekend in Delray Beach and uses humor to unpack the mental toll of everyday annoyances. One listener vents about getting their window seat stolen on a flight by a smug stranger, while another details the absurd emissions "quest" they’ve been forced int...
Jul 15, 2025•41 min
This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared dives into the emotional chaos of evolving friendships and frustrating family dynamics. One listener feels stuck playing the “Single Entertainment” in her friend group, even though she’s now in a serious relationship and wonders if it’s time to stop laughing off the teasing. Another writes in about the mounting pressure from her in-laws, who expect her husband to cat-sit all summer despite their own busy life with a baby and dog. Jared offers his signature ...
Jul 14, 2025•30 min
In this episode of the Pop Culture Thursday, Jared dives into various pop culture topics, including Olivia Rodrigo's initiative to provide therapy for her band, the dynamics of celebrity relationships, and the impact of touring on artists' mental health. The conversation also touches on Jessica Simpson's weight loss journey, Kelly Clarkson's vocal health challenges, and the latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance. Don't forget that Tom Brady Summers with Sofia Vergara in Ibiza. With a ...
Jul 10, 2025•34 min
This week, Jared is joined by the Filth Queen herself, Steph Tolev , fresh off the release of her new Netflix special Filth Queen . They get real about the chaos of promoting comedy in the age of thirsty DMs, slow algorithms, and people who still haven't watched the special (but weirdly want to hook up). Steph opens up about her long-distance relationship with a cruise ship pianist- yes, really - and the wild origin story of how they met, FaceTimed nonstop, and moved in together three months lat...
Jul 09, 2025•40 min
It’s a Ticked Off Tuesday, and Jared is coming to you from London to read your latest complaints. One listener’s airport routine is wrecked by outdated TSA scanners that turn every trip into a 2006 tech strip-down. Another is spiraling at Pilates thanks to a playlist full of moody breakup ballads. A neighborhood flooded with missing pet posters has one listener feeling like they’re living in a true crime doc. And finally, someone’s had it with vague, artsy ads that forget to mention the product,...
Jul 08, 2025•33 min
Mailbag Monday from London! Jared Freid is coming to you from across the pond to dive into two spicy listener dilemmas that hit close to home. First up: a woman questions the financial and emotional labor in her relationship after covering her boyfriend’s expenses for years. Should she finally ask him to contribute, or is it too late to fix the imbalance? Then, a listener wonders if being on his ex’s Close Friends list is an invitation or an unspoken boundary he's violating. Jared breaks down th...
Jul 07, 2025•34 min
On this week’s Pop Culture Thursday, Jared dives into the wedding spectacle of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, exploring how wealth influences public perception. He weighs in on Rachel Ray’s recent controversies, Melinda Gates’ reflections on her marriage, and Todd Chrisley’s prison drama with Rick Singer. Plus, Jared shares hilarious travel tales from Portugal and reacts to Amanda Batula’s strong stance on prenups. With his signature blend of humor and insight, Jared unpacks the week’s wildest h...
Jul 03, 2025•44 min
On this Chit Chat Wednesday episode of the JTrain Podcast, Jared welcomes comedian, friend, and underrated sneakerhead Josh Gondelman to the show. They dive into Josh’s new YouTube special Positive Reinforcement , discussing what it means to be the “old guy in the room” and how aging has shifted their perspectives in comedy. Josh shares stories about co-hosting a white noise podcast designed to help people fall asleep, complete with bedtime-friendly chit chat and zero food talk. The two also swa...
Jul 02, 2025•42 min
It’s Ticked Off Tuesday and Jared is coming in hot from sunny Portugal (in spirit). This week’s gripes include geography snobs nitpicking Connecticut towns, a landlord who thinks a Home Depot bucket is a toilet replacement, and a 5K race that rewarded victory with... six pancake coupons. Jared also roasts email evaders and golf cart speed demons mowing down frogs like it’s a twisted version of Mario Kart. Plus, big tour news and a brand-new hour of comedy on the way. Tune in for righteous compla...
Jul 01, 2025•29 min
On this week’s Mailbag Monday, Jared dives headfirst into your juiciest dilemmas with his signature blend of empathy, sass, and straight-up truth. By the time you’re listening, he’ll be sipping iced coffee somewhere fabulous in Portugal but right now, he’s serving piping hot advice. This week, a listener spirals after learning her boyfriend makes over a million a year (and insists on paying for everything), another is trying to keep her unhinged brother-in-law away from her daughter’s birthday p...
Jun 30, 2025•37 min
On this Pop Culture Thursday, Jared is coming to you from foggy London Town and diving into the latest celebrity headlines with all the charm of a comedian hopped up on room service espresso!! He breaks down Taylor Swift’s surprise appearance at Travis Kelce’s Tight Ends & Friends concert and how it became the ultimate jackpot for clueless boyfriends. Jared also unpacks the wild, tragic saga of influencer Candice Miller, takes aim at "magnesium fitness tips," and wonders how much a guest sho...
Jun 26, 2025•43 min
This week on Chit Chat Wednesday, Jared is joined by comedian and friend Hannah Dickinson for a hilariously honest convo about anxiety, career confusion, and why Zoloft just might be the New York City vitamin. They dive into social media-fueled existential spirals, the mystery of nepo babies dominating Cannes panels, and what it means to feel “behind” at 33. Jared shares his “funny for money” win, while Hannah admits her gratitude journal might be a passive-aggressive birthday gift. Plus, they h...
Jun 25, 2025•41 min
