A lot has changed since J&J were in the studio a week ago: Jared and Jordana had a first in their friendship, someone wasn’t happy about Jared’s Benefits episode, and Bumble added a new approach to dating on the apps. The first email is about backing out of a talking stage after Jared’s voice gets in her head. The Awkward Sexual Encounter comes in hot. Then, the second emailer questions how she can get her boyfriend to spend quality time with her outside of dates. The episode ends with a round o...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 491•Transcript available on Metacast This week, J&J are joined by comedian, Emma Willmann! They start with talking about the stereotypes between straight and gay relationships, how she and Jared became friends, and what her new podcast, Ask Men Anything, is all about. Then, a listener wonders whether it’s why people keep asking, “How are you still single?” As a 30-something, gay man, is this meant to be a compliment or a red herring? Jared, Jordana, and Emma discuss. @emmawillmann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Oct 08, 2023•46 min•Ep 490•Transcript available on Metacast J&J are ready to solve dating again, but first, Jared feels garbage about a post-show interaction with fans in Atlanta and Jordana recalls humbling experiences from the early days of Betches and U Up? Live. The first email is a commitment conundrum that one listener is having with her boyfriend. Why does he keep agreeing to plans only to back out last minute? The Awkward Sexual Encounter blows in more ways than one. Then, the second email questions how logical it would be to continue pursuing a ...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 489•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for another Sunday Special and, this week, comedian Nimesh Patel stops by the pod. J&J engage Nimesh in a “Petty or Prudent?” debate about answering your SO’s ex on their behalf. Then, Nimesh shares his experience with interracial relationships before they dive into a lightning round about interracial dating questions sent in from Instagram. @findingnimesh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 01, 2023•47 min•Ep 488•Transcript available on Metacast There’s one question that has stumped our universe for centuries: Why do men? Emma Willmann is on a quest to find out the answer in this podcast from Betches Media. Each week, Emma is inviting some of the funniest and most interesting men she knows into the studio and pulling from the Ask Men Anything inbox to ask your biggest, weirdest, and most pressing questions of earth’s most mysterious beings. Check out a preview from Jared's episode here, and then go over to the Ask Men Anything feed to h...
Sep 28, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast J&J have the honor of sitting down with Gerry Turner, the Golden Bachelor, himself! But first, Jordana is catching us up on married life in the ‘burbs and Jared is excited to see Huntington firsthand. The first email asks whether wanting to be “virtually courted” is holding her back on the apps. Then, the Awkward Sexual Encounter is full of firsts. The second email is from a listener who just heard from her cheating ex after almost a decade. Is she right to feel upset? J&J wrap up with an interv...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 487•Transcript available on Metacast Seasons are changing, and so are dating norms! This Sunday Special, J&J kick off with excitement about what’s to come–cool weather, new reality dating shows, and Halloween. What Jared feels for football is what Jordana feels for Bravo shows, but with the latest Summer House drama, she’s noticing a new pattern amongst love stories playing out on reality TV. Then, they discuss an email about catching feelings ahead of a 3-week international trip. How soon is too soon to suggest a European getaway?...
Sep 24, 2023•40 min•Ep 486•Transcript available on Metacast Fall is officially days away, and J&J are predicting a shady season ahead. They take a trip to Plug City before reminding single listeners what the goal for meeting IRL should be. The first email retells a bad date, wondering when and how she could’ve left early. The Awkward Sexual Encounter is full of sweat. Then, a listener needs tips on how to tell her husband he’s a bad kisser after 7 years of marriage. Is it too late for her, or can she teach him how to improve? The episode ends with a new ...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 485•Transcript available on Metacast J&J are ready for another Sunday Special, and we’re starting off with a “Petty or Prudent?” about an invoice being sent after the breakup. A listener scratched her ex’s car while they were together, and offered to pay for it then, but her ex didn’t ask for the cash until they were over. Who is in the wrong? Then, an email comes in asking how to handle a big family trip after a breakup. J&J give tips on how to get around grandma’s persistent questions and the stress of being single again when you...
Sep 17, 2023•30 min•Ep 484•Transcript available on Metacast J&J are back in the studio and it’s Jordana’s birthday eve! Before they jump right in, Jared shares a recent text exchange between him and a woman he dated years ago so Jordana can give her impartial opinion. Next, they read an email questioning why a neighbor gave his info and expressed interest if he never intended for anything to happen. The Awkward Sexual Encounter gets messy. Then, the second emailer is trying to get out of the “family zone” with her best friend’s brother. The episode ends ...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 483•Transcript available on Metacast This Sunday Special has Jared heated! The episode starts with a “Petty or Prudent?” submission about an ex’s mom asking for her gift back. Then, a listener reaches out about a difficult choice: should she marry her boyfriend who could give her the life she wants, or should she give life a second go with her ex-husband? Jared and Jordana talk through the messy situation, including a message directly to one of the people involved–and it’s not the listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Sep 10, 2023•33 min•Ep 482•Transcript available on Metacast Before solving dating again, J&J are catching up after a short break. Jordana gives the rundown of her week in Italia, and Jared talks about the big star he got to meet after his Netflix debut. The first emailer is debating whether they should use dating business cards to market themselves to potential singles. The Awkward Sexual Encounter gets too hot to handle. Then, the second emailer wonders what say she has in her boyfriend’s lack of involvement in his toddler’s life. The episode ends with ...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 481•Transcript available on Metacast We’re ushering in September with a Sunday Special, and J&J are dubbing fall as the better season to be in the dating game. We know all too well that communication is a core element in dating successfully, and this episode focus on getting lost in translation. They play a round of “Petty or Prudent?” about a misplaced passport. Then, a listener questions if she’s been doing dating all wrong after she called out a fizzled dating prospect, and he fired back. If it seems like they both ghosted, who'...
Sep 03, 2023•32 min•Ep 480•Transcript available on Metacast Jared and Jordana are celebrating summer’s end with a Lightning Round episode, but first, Jordana has a surprise for Jared. Still reeling from his special’s Netflix debut, Jared shares his appreciation for the outpouring of support he’s received from all of you. Then, J&J get back to saving dating with a range of topics from sex talks and whether you should be dating at all to long-distance relationships and how to keep cultural differences from impacting your parents’ first impression. Learn mo...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 479•Transcript available on Metacast Jared and Jordana are back for another Sunday Special, and this week, they’re starting with a round of “Petty or Prudent?” that pissed Jared off the more he thought about it. Next, an emailer asks if she should be worried about the past indiscretions of a guy she’s seeing. Can a cheater be reformed or is she at risk of the same fate? J&J discuss her worries, red flags, and how to address the elephant in the room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2023•29 min•Ep 478•Transcript available on Metacast J&J are back in the studio and, this week, they’re both on a high! Jordana is fresh off her biggest move to date and Jared is mere hours into his Netflix debut. The first emailer is questioning whether his ghosting habit got him banned from Hinge. The Awkward Sexual Encounter involves a case of mistaken identity. Then, our second emailer wants to start a family in the next few years, but her boyfriend is a few years younger and unsure of where he's at. Should a mismatch of timelines be an immedi...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 477•Transcript available on Metacast Comedian and actress Sasheer Zamata joins J&J for this Sunday Special. She and Jared both released comedy specials this month, so they trade insights from the comic’s perspective. Then, Sasheer shares elements of her comedy background. Next, they play a round of “Petty or Prudent?” about exes’ pics on dating apps, keeping gifts, and returning cards. Guest: Sasheer Zamata, @thesheertruth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2023•40 min•Ep 476•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we’re talking big life moments professionally and personally! Jordana is officially a homeowner and moving into her new house. Meanwhile, Jared is showing up on Netflix streams worldwide. Then, our first email asks about etiquette in couples’ quarrels. Is it a red flag to curse at your SO in the heat of the moment? The Awkward Sexual Encounter will have you wary of nosy neighbors. Next, our second emailer needs clarity on whether she’s really met her match or if the little things are ...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep 475•Transcript available on Metacast This Sunday Special marks the start of a big week for the OKPs! We’re only a couple days away from Jared’s special release on Netflix. Plus, our new game has J&J reflecting what kind of person they become post-breakup. They jump into a round of “Petty or Prudent?” about giving your ex a joke gift. Then, a listener worries that her current situation is setting herself up for heartbreak. Should she call it quits while they're still having fun, or is it possible to avoid catching feelings? J&J disc...
Aug 13, 2023•33 min•Ep 474•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana are clearing the air about age gaps. Is it only weird if the woman is older? After hearing from an “old soul” and another listener worried she’s a cougar-in-training, they share their take on the dating trope. Next, the Awkward Sexual Encounter leads J&J into a debate about intimacy. Then, one listener asks about a setup technique going around her inner circle. The episode ends in a round of “Thirsty or Nah?” about approaching someone at a library, routi...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 473•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for another Sunday Special, and Jared and Jordana are jumping right into our first round of “Petty or Prudent?” with a submission about selling your ex’s stuff. If your ex never came back for their belongings, at what point would it be OK to get rid of their stuff? Next, an American listener writes in about her current situation with an Australian SO. Where he’s from, they don’t DTR, but isn't the “talk” necessary to establish whether they're on the same page? J&J discuss what they wou...
Aug 06, 2023•28 min•Ep 472•Transcript available on Metacast J&J are settling into a change of pace, whether it’s walking in the suburbs versus a city, or having to let go of their expectations for this summer. Jordana is moving again, but it’s not the big move, so she has another one coming. Meanwhile, Jared is easing into the last couple weeks before he enters the Netflix realm. Then, one listener had a deal breaker when her potential SO didn’t have her back. Was it too much to ask before they were in a relationship? The Awkward Sexual Encounter ends wi...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep 471•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jul 30, 2023•38 min•Ep 470•Transcript available on Metacast 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, present...
Jul 26, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep 469•Transcript available on Metacast 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 caus...
Jul 23, 2023•37 min•Ep 468•Transcript available on Metacast 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 o...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep 467•Transcript available on Metacast 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 li...
Jul 16, 2023•59 min•Ep 466•Transcript available on Metacast 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 doi...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 465•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jul 09, 2023•27 min•Ep 464•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 463•Transcript available on Metacast 
