This week, Jared and Jordana are recording from home and they kick off with the joys and goals of being moderately effective, from daily living to dating. Then, they dive into hurdles in your dating life and those around you. Our first emailer noticed her dating life tends to die around the 3rd or 4th date, and Jared is able to share hesitations he’s had with getting into somewhat serious territory. The Awkward Sex Encounter is a treat for pet owners. Then, our second emailer hates her best frie...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 449
J&J are back with a Sunday Special. This week, our email is about a friendship that spans nearly a decade, beginning at law school and still going strong between two busy lawyers in different towns. Our emailer is a queer woman whose interest in her friend has intensified recently, but is lust worth risking her friendship? Her friend is a straight man with a history of dating women that don’t look like her, so has he ever even considered the thought? Jared and Jordana help guide her through the ...
May 14, 2023•34 min•Ep. 448
Jared and Jordana are discussing the stages of relationships this week, from starting out to starting families, and what that means for your dating life. Before jumping into advice, Jared’s date gets postponed for an indisputable reason, so he and Jordana discuss the best excuses to back out on short notice. Next, our first email is about the talk before “The Talk,” the stop in between casual dating and “DTR.” The Awkward Sexual Encounter will make you think twice about what you bring to sleep o...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 447
Jared and Jordana are back with a Sunday Special, and they’re kicking off with a chat about the subtle yet surreal reminders of being all grown up. Jordana is finding these more as she settles into suburban life, and Jared is prepping for a royal stint in Europe. Then, they share a listener email about being in limbo with a busy lawyer early on. Has he lost interest, or is he just busy? Jordana understands the direct approach in getting clarity, while Jared breaks down why that tactic was averte...
May 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 446
This week, J&J are diving into the hurdles holding back your situationship from evolving into a relationship. Our first listener found a spark in a former high school classmate, but she’s fresh out of a long term relationship. Will time bring them together or fizzle out the chance of a flame? The Awkward Sex Encounter is a moment more wholesome than horrifying. Our next listener admits she may have shared too much with her friends, accidentally swaying them into disapproval of the guy she’s dati...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 445
In this Sunday Special, J&J hear from a male listener who’s grown confused and frustrated with being branded as a “good guy” from dates that have dumped him. He’s divorced, in his mid-thirties and ready to find love but wonders what about him is “too much of a good thing.” Should he change who he is, or hold back from his dates? Jared has had this problem in the past, and Jordana understands the struggle of turning down a good guy if the connection doesn’t feel great. Listen in as our hosts come...
Apr 30, 2023•38 min•Ep. 444
This week’s episode is full of common dating faux pas and how to steer clear, from the matches that only text but don’t really talk to guys unwittingly becoming the subject of an invasive TikTok trend. Jared and Jordana give great advice on easy mistakes to make and necessary boundaries to have with new matches. Plus, brace yourself–this week’s Awkward Sex Encounter is a spring break classic. J&J finish with a round of Faux Pas or Nah featuring diplomatic duties, fake teeth, and not-so-little wh...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 443
Picture this: you match with someone cute on an app, have great conversations and agree to go on a date… but on the day of, they cancel. Jared and Jordana are back with a Sunday Special, and this week they’re helping a listener decipher what went wrong before the first date that never was. Did he foresee a disconnect, or did she misinterpret a message? J&J break down the text exchange and talk navigating the road to a first date. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo L...
Apr 23, 2023•33 min•Ep. 442
J&J break down Jordana’s recent move to – gasp – the suburbs! The first emailer is weighing whether the potential hurdles of different religious backgrounds is worth falling further in love, or if her current happiness isn’t worth the future risk. Next, the Awkward Sexual Encounter will change the way you look at lube. Then, J&J reassure a listener who confessed their love but didn’t get the response they’d hoped for. The episode closes out with a round of Sweet or Corny covering dating firsts. ...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 441
Jared and Jordana are joined by a surprise guest on this week’s Sunday Special. Julia, a Betches team member and friend (you may know her as Adam Pally's fake fan), gives the run down on a guy Jordana set her up with and where they stand now. Why would he reach out again just to change his mind after she made it clear she wanted a relationship? Where do his actions cross the line when it comes to set ups by a friend? J&J get extra personal with their advice. Check out our latest promo codes here...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 440
On this week’s episode Jared and Jordana cover dating advice we’ve all needed through the stages of starting out to getting serious. The first emailer has first date jitters so intense, the solution is borderline self-sabotage. The Awkward Sexual Encounter served up secondhand embarrassment when they broke the rules of a one-night-stand. Our next emailer is ready to take their relationship to the move-in level, but would ending a roommate-ship ruin a friendship? J & J close out with a few rounds...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 439
Jared and Jordana are back with another Sunday Special, and this week they’re answering an email from a listener about how much your resume matters on the dating apps. Is judging someone by their job title or alma mater shallow or valid? Later, Jesse Metcalfe joins the pod to talk about his new movie On A Wing And A Prayer and break down his dating history. J, J, and J answer an email about a guy who led the emailer on for months, only to reveal his feelings once she was already in a relationshi...
Apr 09, 2023•41 min•Ep. 438
This week’s episode is the “mean with purpose” special, starting with a story about a recent unhinged DM Jared received. The first emailer asks if her insecurity is making her a bad girlfriend after her boyfriend told her he was going to help a friend’s friend make an “Only Fans-ish” website. If he’s not getting paid, what does he even get out of this favor? The Awkward Sexual Encounter is an elaborate sorority house seduction. J&J finish the episode with a round of Corny or Sweet about pet name...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 437
J&J are back with another Sunday Special, and this week they start with a discussion about whether or not bachelor and bachelorette parties are on their way out. The emailer asks Jared and Jordana their opinions on a Reddit thread asking men “What mistakes do single women who want a serious relationship make?” Are any of these mistakes valid? Or are these posters bitter guys who just got dumped? Plus, they talk about how men view sex through the lens of the recent “Sex Week” on The Bachelor. Lea...
Apr 02, 2023•56 min•Ep. 436
On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana start with a deep dive into Jared and Mike’s snacking habits. The first emailer asks how to get over her fear of being blindsided in a new relationship after her last one ended suddenly. Should she open up to the new guy about how she’s feeling? Later, J&J are joined by their favorite fan Rebel Wilson to talk about her new dating app Fluid and play a round of Faux Pas or Nah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 435
J&J are back with another SOS episode, and this week they’re joined by Alysha to figure out whether or not she’s just friends with the guy she’s been going on dates with. After a few makeouts, he asked her to help set him up with a mutual friend but then invited her to go on vacation for his birthday. So what does he want out of this relationship? Does she even know what she wants? Plus, Alysha shares her pet peeve as a flight attendant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Mar 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 434
No you didn't press play on the wrong podcast, Jared and Kay are covering Love Is Blind Season 4! Every single week on the Betchelor podcast, you will be hearing their thoughts on the pods and what comes after. For this special crossover episode, they covered episodes 1 and 2. They give their first impressions on all the pod people, and predict what is to come. You don't want to miss it. For more Love is Blind episodes every week, head over to the Betchelor podcast and follow @thebetchelor on In...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min
On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana start by breaking down a recent Raya experience that started from Jared’s love of complaining. Is it time for him to delete the apps? The Awkward Sexual Encounter is a spit take. Later, an emailer asks if she should move to be closer to her boyfriend or move on after the financial conditions of the move changed. Is him being unwilling to help with rent a sign she needs to end it? J&J finish the episode with a round of Corny Or Sweet about first date flow...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 433
J&J are back with another Sunday Spesh and this week they’re joined by comedian and actor Adam Pally. They start with a chat about his new movie Who Invited Charlie? and the story about how he met his wife. Then they dive into an email from a guy who claims he found the one but can’t stop swiping on the apps. Is there any justification for this behavior? Can he still redeem himself in this relationship? Plus, Adam shares nuggets of wisdom from 13 years of marriage. Learn more about your ad choic...
Mar 19, 2023•57 min•Ep. 432
On this week’s episode, Jared starts with a story about being on his phone at the bar. The first emailer asks how she can slow down the pace of dating. How can she get out of the cycle of going from first date to “Willy Wonka grandparents” with the guys she’s dating? The Awkward Sexual Encounter comes back to haunt the emailer years later. Later, a listener asks why situationships breakups are so painful, even if the relationship is short-lived. J&J finish the episode with a round of Faux Pas or...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 431
J&J are back with another Sunday Special episode, and this week they’re joined by podcaster and meme queen Violet Benson. They start with a conversation about why Violet doesn’t sleep with anyone unless they’re in a relationship and how she frames that conversation to keep the ball in her court. Later, an emailer writes in to ask what to do after snooping on her boyfriend’s phone and finding suspicious messages with a woman on Instagram. Should she feel guilty about reading his DMs? Is he on the...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 430
J&J are coming in hot this week with a lot to unpack. First, they break down the recent Vanderpump Rules cheating scandal and what people’s reactions to it say about them. Then they dive into a recent New York Times article all about #DatingTok. How is the virality of these bad date videos affecting the power balance in dating? And how is what Jared and Jordana do on the podcast any different? The Awkward Sexual Encounter takes place at a grandmother’s house. Later, an emailer asks how she can a...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 429
J&J are back with another Sunday Special, and this week they get their first SOS call from a male listener. Danny joins the pod to ask how he can make first dates feel more flirty and less like an interview. Is a kiss necessary to bring the romantic vibes? How much planning is too much planning? Plus, Jared and Jordana give him some questions to use on his next date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 05, 2023•40 min•Ep. 428
On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana start with a Red Flag or Deal Breaker scenario from Jared’s own dating life. Then, they get into a recent New York Times article about modern dating terms. J&J dive into the definitions and admit which ones they’ve done themselves. The Awkward Sexual Encounter involves a lost and found condom. Later, a listener writes in asking if she was love bombed after the guy who was actively pursuing her changed his mind once she was interested. J&J finish the epis...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 427
Don't miss this special crossover episode between Oversharing and the U Up? podcast. To hear the full episode and enjoy more great Oversharing content go to: https://betches.co/limerence Does love at first sight really exist? And what’s the difference between love and limerence? On this excerpt of the latest Oversharing podcast, Jordana and her sister Dr. Naomi Bernstein have a conversation about the concept of limerence and why romantic obsession doesn’t always lead to lasting love. Learn more ...
Feb 28, 2023•23 min
J&J are back with another Sunday Special, and Jared is in the hot seat this week answering an email about why men say things they don’t mean. But first, they analyze the “bangers” of Les Mis through the lens of modern dating. Then, they dive into the email from a listener about a guy who said all the right things only to ghost a few weeks later. What went wrong? And why do men allude to future plans they don’t intend to keep? Plus, they give advice on what you should say to a “we should” guy. Ch...
Feb 26, 2023•44 min•Ep. 426
Jared and Jordana are back with another Lightning Round Episode, and this week they start by discussing the highs and lows of Jared’s 38th year and revisiting the infamous clip that made his birthday The Worst Day Of The Year. Then they jump right into your questions submitted via our Instagram story with topics ranging from how men feel about situationships to talking about STIs before a hookup to trying to get romantic with a coworker. Plus, they talk about the difference between “the chase” a...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 425
J&J are back with another SOS call from a U Up? listener on this week’s Sunday Special. Nicole joins Jared and Jordana to decide whether she should prioritize her new relationship or her career. They talk through the pros of taking the dream job and moving away vs staying in her current job and with her boyfriend of 6 months. Will she end up resenting him if she doesn’t take this opportunity? Should he know for sure if he wants to marry her by now? Plus, Jared proposes a few romcom endings. Chec...
Feb 19, 2023•39 min•Ep. 424
On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana start out with a discussion about Jared’s Dad’s birthday party plans and how everyone goes a little crazy this time of year. The first emailer writes in about a guy who put a fake story on his dating app profile. He doubled down on the lie during their date but later called to admit that he stole the story from a friend. Should she go out with him again? The Awkward Sexual Encounter is a wild night in Vegas. Later, a listener asks how to deal with her an...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 423
As a special gift this Valentine's Day, J&J are diving into the archives and revisiting our Valentine's Day episodes past. In these throwback clips, Jared and Jordana talk through their Valentine's Day plans from 2019, 2020, and 2021 and give advice on navigating Valentine's Day at different stages of a relationship. Plus, they break down how to spice things up in the bedroom on Vday without feeling awkward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023•46 min
