Awkward Tuesday: Birthday Tip

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey – Awkward Tuesday: Birthday Tip

Date: August 4, 2026
Episode: Awkward Tuesday: Birthday Tip
Podcast: Brooke and Jeffrey – Second Date Update
Host: iHeartPodcasts

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Episode Overview

In this laugh-filled and highly relatable installment of Awkward Tuesday Phone Call, the Brooke and Jeffrey crew help a listener, Kenny, address a surprisingly tense situation involving parental etiquette and modern birthday parties. The main dilemma: a birthday invitation for Kenny's kids asks parents to send cash tips to help cover party expenses. The hosts, joined by Kenny (and eventually the party-host mom, Natasha), discuss whether it’s okay to ask for tips at a child’s birthday party and coach Kenny through the nerve-wracking conversation.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Changing World of Kids’ Birthday Parties

• Timestamps: 04:01 – 05:46
• Jeffrey opens by reflecting humorously on how kids’ parties have transformed from simple McDonald's parties to full-scale events:

  "Back in the day...you could spend 25 bucks on a giant platter of cheeseburgers and fries, and then Grimace would bring out a cake and sit on it in front of everybody. Who wants a slice?" (04:04, Jeffrey)

• Brooke bemoans the escalation:

  "Dude, seriously, like, I go to some of these of my kids, I'm like, how many impersonators do you guys need at one place?" (04:32, Brooke)

2. The Tipping Controversy

• Timestamps: 05:52 – 07:23
• Kenny shares the reason he called in: the birthday invite asks parents to send money/tips with their kids for "party expenses."
• The whole team is thrown by this request:

  "Is there an entertainer or are they tipping the parrot?" (06:34, Brooke)

• Brooke is strongly against it:

  "That's weird, huh? I'm going to go with that's weird." (06:41, Brooke)

• Jose notes increasing "tipping culture everywhere." (06:58)
• Brooke’s take:

  "If you can't afford to throw these elaborate parties, then that's fine. Don't. The kids don't care." (07:00, Brooke)

3. Kenny’s Dilemma: Playing the Spokesperson

• Timestamps: 07:23 – 08:39
• Kenny explains his wife doesn’t want confrontation but wants the issue addressed; Kenny has been nominated as the reluctant spokesperson for the group of uncomfortable moms.

  "My wife, she's really easygoing and she doesn't like anything confrontational at all. So my thought process is honestly to reach out to you guys because I can't do that by myself." (07:47, Kenny)

4. Coaching Kenny: Strategies and Laughs

• Timestamps: 10:51 – 12:45
• The team advises Kenny to play the “dumb dad” card, acting confused and non-confrontational:

  "You're the one that can play the dumb dad card. You know, the dad that didn't see the invite...just calling the source to figure it out..." (11:00, Brooke)

• Jose jokes about using guilt:

  "We may just have to take it out of their college fund, but that's doable for our family." (12:07, Jose)

• Kenny is game for any approach, displaying his nerves but also his willingness to help out the mom group.

5. The Awkward Call: Kenny Confronts Natasha

• Timestamps: 13:13 – 19:10
• Kenny somewhat awkwardly calls Natasha, using the “dumb dad” strategy, seeking clarification on the tip policy.
• Natasha is initially confused and then defensive:

  "There's no damn tip bucket. They're just tips." (14:45, Natasha)

• Natasha clarifies: Parents—not kids—should bring cash, and gets slightly combative about expectations:

  "I mean, you could put $5 in there, but you talking like you the brokey, like you're the cheap one." (15:35, Natasha)

• The conversation gets more intense as Natasha pushes Kenny to offer more, with banter escalating:

  "How about I just venmo you, you know, like 45, 50 bucks? How does that sound?" (16:06, Kenny) Natasha: "That's your best offer?...We can't go a little higher?" (16:15, Natasha)

6. The Truth Comes Out (and the Radio Reveal)

• Timestamps: 16:33 – 19:23
• Hosts reveal Natasha is on-air. She holds her ground, explaining she's hosting a “high-end” party with servers and expects tips.

  "So we're gonna have service. Their kids are gonna be served and things like that. So they could just leave a Tip for the server. I'm literally paying for everything. This is a really high end type of party." (17:15, Natasha)

• Brooke and the others challenge the idea:

  "Don't you think it's just a little odd? Have you ever been to a birthday party asking for tips and to cover expenses?" (17:54, Brooke)

• Natasha remains unapologetic:

  "If it was that deep, guess what he could have did. He could have just not bring his kid." (18:17, Natasha)

• Kenny, flustered, starts offering higher amounts—joking about $74.99 for the tip. The group laughs at how Natasha turns the tables and “negotiates” more money out of Kenny.

7. Debrief and Takeaway Laughs

• Timestamps: 19:25 – 20:23
• The hosts recap in disbelief how Kenny went from thinking tipping at parties is “tacky” to offering to Venmo Natasha $75 (PLUS a gift).
• Jeffrey jokes about Natasha negotiating for the show:

  "Somehow she got Kenny to go from I think tipping at a kids party is tacky and gross to I’m venmoing her $75 and a gift right now." (19:36, Jeffrey)

• Brooke predicts Kenny will end up paying even more by the time the party rolls around.
• Everyone agrees: Natasha is a force to be reckoned with.

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Memorable Quotes and Moments

• "If you can't afford to throw these elaborate parties, then that's fine. Don't. The kids don't care." (07:00, Brooke)
• "You're the one that can play the dumb dad card." (11:00, Brooke)
• "There's no damn tip bucket. They're just tips." (14:45, Natasha)
• "I mean, you could put $5 in there, but you talking like you the brokey, like you're the cheap one." (15:35, Natasha)
• "That's your best offer? We can't go a little higher?" (16:15, Natasha)
• "If it was that deep, guess what he could have did. He could have just not bring his kid." (18:17, Natasha)
• "Somehow she got Kenny to go from I think tipping at a kids party is tacky and gross to I’m venmoing her $75 and a gift right now." (19:36, Jeffrey)

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Key Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |----------------------------------------|-----------| | Episode opening & party escalation | 04:01–05:46| | The "tip" invite explained | 05:52–07:23| | Kenny becomes the spokesperson | 07:23–08:39| | Hosts’ advice and strategy | 10:51–12:45| | The call: awkward negotiation | 13:13–19:10| | Post-call debrief & recap | 19:25–20:23|

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Tone & Style

Consistent with the show’s signature mix of playful, irreverent, and slightly chaotic banter, the hosts balance real parental anxieties with big laughs. Natasha’s self-assured style contrasts sharply with Kenny’s nervous people-pleasing, creating sparkling tension. Listeners are left entertained—but possibly worried about the next birthday invite in their kids’ backpacks.

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Closing Thoughts

This episode delivers prime entertainment as it explores the fine (and funny) lines between hospitality, generosity, and etiquette in modern parenting circles. With sharp observations, quick comebacks, and a memorable “negotiation,” it’s a must-listen for anyone embroiled in the world of kids’ birthday parties—or anyone in need of a good laugh.

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Transcript

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[Brooke]

I cannot wait to read comments after today's brand new episode. Hey, welcome to your second day podcast. It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning and it's Tuesday. Which means you're getting a real awkward Tuesday phone call today. But first, what do we have in the comment section? El Heth said, dudes, I'm back. After over six months of not listening, because I have listened to all of them since 2022, and I needed more than one a day. Yeah, yeah, I'm back. You're back. You got a lot to catch. You've been waiting.

[Jose]

Yeah, I don't want to get too attached because you're going to be attached to our hip for, like, three months and you're going to binge all. Then you'll be gone again.

[Brooke]

It is a cyclical.

[Jose]

It's a game of yo yo, and I hate it.

[Brooke]

It's okay.

[Jose]

I just want her to stay forever.

[Brooke]

Come here. I'll hold you. They're not gonna hear this for six months.

[Kenny]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Sorry. All right, your brand new episode starts right now.

[Jeffrey]

Mom groups are notoriously super kind to each other. They never talk behind each other's backs. They don't weaponize politeness.

[Brooke]

Nope.

[Jeffrey]

And if an issue ever arises, they always handle it by just talking it out respectfully, totally politely. Right, Brooke?

[Commercial Announcer 1]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Bless her heart.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, it's weird, cuz today we hear from a dad who has been nominated as the spokesperson by all the ticked off moms in his wife's friend group. Uh oh. And his mission is easy. Just confront another mom about her kid's birthday party.

[Brooke]

Oh, yeah.

[Jeffrey]

What could go wrong? It's your brand new awkward Tuesday phone call. Next.

[Jose]

It's awkward.

[Danielle Fishel]

It's Tuesday.

[Kenny]

It's awkward Tuesday phone call.

[Jeffrey]

Back in the day. And when I say back in the day, I mean like, 25 to 30 years ago, okay, Kids were still having birthday parties at McDonald's.

[Brooke]

Oh, my God, yes. Oh, the playgrounds, the play places.

[Jeffrey]

You could spend 25 bucks on a giant platter of cheeseburgers and fries, and then Grimace would bring out a cake and sit on it in front of everybody who wants a slice. But my, oh, my, how times have changed. Because parties for kids nowadays are big business.

[Brooke]

Dude, seriously, like, I go to some of these of my kids, I'm like, how many impersonators do you guys need at one place? Yeah, there's already Ariel here. Do we need the entire Disney Princess crew?

[Jeffrey]

It's hard to meet parents that love their children more than you do. I get that. But it has caused a situation for one of our listeners who. Who's come to us seeking our advice. His name is Kenny. So, Kenny, welcome to the show, man.

[Kenny]

Hi, how are you?

[Brooke]

Hi. Kenny, we're good. I'm curious to hear what's going on. Is this with your own kids?

[Kenny]

Yeah. Yeah. Well, for starters, I really love you guys. Listen every day.

[Brooke]

Oh, I thought you were going to start with I really love my kids, but you know what? I like your.

[Jeffrey]

We'll take the praise first. Yes, absolutely. What's going on? We hear you have some birthday party drama. Tell us about it.

[Kenny]

Yeah, so my kids, 6 and 7 were invited to a birthday party and you know, I'm thinking, hey, this is pretty cool. It's great for the parents to get to know each other and it's in the community.

[Commercial Announcer 2]

Yeah.

[Kenny]

And everything. Perfect.

[Brooke]

Oh, and it's so nice that you have kids so close in age. I mean, it probably was a pain when they were a baby, but now you can send them to parties together all over the place.

[Jose]

Two for one.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Brooke's looking at as a bargain. Well, I'm just saying she's a businesswoman. Yeah, that's fair.

[Brooke]

My kids are three years different, so it's a little bit, you know, you

[Jose]

can't quite ship them to the same things yet.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, okay.

[Kenny]

Yeah. Well, here's the thing. So the mom who did the invite, I've only met her about twice, she's friendly with my wife and everything, but she sent a really interesting invite for a six year old party.

[Jose]

Interesting, like how?

[Kenny]

Well, it had all of the details, you know, bouncy house, popcorn, fun and games and all of that jazz. But at the very bottom of the invite it said, if you plan to send your child, please send with money for tip bucket to go toward party expenses and food and games and things of that nature.

[Jeffrey]

Well, it's asking to bring cash with your kid.

[Brooke]

Is there an entertainer or are they tipping the parrot?

[Kenny]

It's unclear. It just says cash tips.

[Brooke]

That's weird, huh? I'm going to go with that's weird.

[Jose]

I don't go to kids parties, but I feel like I see the logic behind it.

[Jeffrey]

Brooke, you're immediately jumping on. It's weird. Do you think it's tacky to ask a guest to bring tips or are we at the point in society where it's okay for tipping to be involved in everything?

[Jose]

Tipping culture is getting out of control.

[Brooke]

There are so many different ways you can have a kids party. You can do them literally the cheapest end and the kids are happy. Yeah, like if you can't afford to throw these elaborate parties, then that's fine. Don't. The kids don't care.

[Jeffrey]

But they might be Happier if the party costs more money?

[Brooke]

I don't think so. They might have children, work. Usually if you give them a present, it's the box they're more excited about. Yeah. It's not a lie.

[Jeffrey]

What was your read and your. Your wife's read on it, Kenny?

[Kenny]

Well, my wife, she doesn't like it, but she doesn't want to be confrontational. So I've been charged with being the guy to say something to her about this because here's the. Yeah, here's the reality.

[Brooke]

Your wife wants you to call the mom that is throwing this party and ask her about it.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, I thought that she was the one who was friends with her.

[Natasha]

Yeah.

[Kenny]

But my wife, she's really easygoing and she doesn't like anything confrontational at all. So my thought process is honestly to reach out to you guys because I can't do that by myself.

[Jeffrey]

Okay, so your wife has asked you to do it. Does she know that you've come to us seeking help?

[Kenny]

No, she doesn't.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Brooke]

Behind your wife's back, do you know what your wife wants out of this phone call?

[Kenny]

Well, number one, she wants to remain friends with her because all of these moms are friends in this friend group thing that they had.

[Jeffrey]

I see.

[Kenny]

And number two. Two. I feel like I need to tell this lady about this whole tipping thing because none of the other moms are going to be comfortable with this, you know, sitting there. Kids with money.

[Brooke]

Okay, so you're the honorary mom group spokesperson today.

[Jose]

Yeah. Have we considered who we're calling? Can we just call the kid? You tell your mom that we're not bringing money.

[Brooke]

The almost six year old.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, yeah, sorry. Do you know the mom's name?

[Kenny]

We call her Tosh. I call her Tosh. We call her Tosh, but her full name is Natasha.

[Natasha]

Okay.

[Jeffrey]

And the good news is moms love it when a man tells them what they're doing wrong with their parenting. That always goes well. So.

[Kenny]

Yeah, well, you know, honestly, that's why I called you guys.

[Natasha]

Okay, okay.

[Jeffrey]

We'll take the blame if it goes badly.

[Jose]

Hey, should we call another show?

[Brooke]

Yeah, maybe.

[Jeffrey]

Yes, let's keep passing it on.

[Jose]

Passing it on.

[Jeffrey]

Well, we'll see if we can come with some advice before we come back. Let you call this other mom, Tosh, and tell her maybe don't ask all the parents to tip at her kid's birthday.

[Kenny]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Because if that's the case, there could be no kids coming at all.

[Jose]

Yes.

[Jeffrey]

Let's see how that message goes with your awkward Tuesday Phone call right after this.

[Kenny]

It's awkward.

[Danielle Fishel]

It's Tuesday.

[Kenny]

It's awkward. Tuesday phone call.

[Jeffrey]

If you're just joining us, we talked about birthday parties and how much they've changed over the years. But this is a new wrinkle we really haven't seen yet. Cause a birthday invitation came in for our listener Kenny's kids. It seemed like overall, a normal house party sort of deal. But at the very bottom of the invite, it said, send a cash tip along with your child for party expenses.

[Brooke]

And, you know, at first I was like, oh, rude. But now I'm like, ooh, maybe I should start doing this. I'm just kidding.

[Natasha]

I'm kidding. Well, sure.

[Jeffrey]

When Kenny saw it, he thought it was strange. His wife was definitely bothered.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

And she talked to a bunch of the other moms. They all seem to be upset.

[Brooke]

Yeah, they don't even want to send their kids if that's the case.

[Jeffrey]

Which is why they've nominated Kenny as their sacrificial lamb. Chosen to make a phone call to this other mom saying, if you don't rescind the tipping request, there may end up being no kids at this party. At the end of the day, I'm

[Brooke]

going to say it that way.

[Jeffrey]

We're just gonna strongly imply it that her child will be very, very hurt by this. So it's interesting. I heard about a situation like this before, so I can't wait to get some advice for you, Kenny. Brooke, what do you think?

[Brooke]

At first I was like, oh, my God, I can't believe they're making you do it. And then I realized you're the perfect person for this call, Kenny.

[Jeffrey]

Why?

[Kenny]

I am?

[Natasha]

Yes.

[Brooke]

Because you're the one that can play the dumb dad card. You know, the dad that didn't see the invite, that didn't get the email, that didn't know anything, and he happened to overhear some other moms saying something about a tip. So you're just calling the source to figure it out since you have to do the drop off, you're confused, you know, get more info. You hear me, Kenny?

[Kenny]

Okay, I guess that could work.

[Brooke]

Yes. And. And you're giving her a little inside that the moms are talking behind her back.

[Jeffrey]

All right, Kenny, so you're gonna be the dad that doesn't really pay attention to his own children.

[Jose]

Yes.

[Jeffrey]

Can you pull that off?

[Jose]

Jeff's got it.

[Brooke]

What, man? Can't.

[Jeffrey]

Jeff, can you be yourself?

[Natasha]

Kenny?

[Kenny]

I can absolutely do that.

[Jeffrey]

All right. I can hear the stupidity coming through already.

[Brooke]

Good job, ke.

[Jeffrey]

What about You, Jose, what do you think?

[Jose]

All right, here's a strategy that might help get you what you want. You need to ask, how much is she looking for as a tip, like, from each family? Then you say, oh, wow, that's a lot. Okay, I think we can do it. We may just have to take it out of their college fund, but that's doable for our family.

[Brooke]

Guilt her no matter what. The number is so poor you can't afford the $5 tip.

[Jeffrey]

I think it's a bold strategy. What do you think about trying the guilt method just a little bit?

[Kenny]

Ken, that can work too.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Kenny]

I actually like that a little better.

[Jose]

Oh, yeah, Better than Brooke.

[Natasha]

Yay.

[Brooke]

Fine. The only mother in the room, but yeah, so true.

[Jose]

I don't even have.

[Brooke]

Fine.

[Jeffrey]

You know what? I like this. All the men are sticking together.

[Brooke]

That's right.

[Jeffrey]

All us dumb idiots that don't know what the heck is going on.

[Brooke]

Yeah, Guarantee you did not read the invite.

[Jose]

We're not going to take these kids.

[Jeffrey]

I don't know if any of that advice actually helps you, Kenny, but it's the best we got. So we're going to dial this other mom, Natasha. We'll step away and let you make your awkward Tuesday phone call. Are you ready?

[Kenny]

Okay. Well, this kind of feels like the Titanic when it was being launched, but

[Brooke]

yeah, we got one lifeboat.

[Jose]

Yeah, and Jeff's the captain.

[Jeffrey]

Men first into the boat.

[Kenny]

Here we go.

[Jose]

Yeah, it works different here.

[Natasha]

Hello?

[Kenny]

Hi.

[Brooke]

Oh, yes.

[Kenny]

Hi, Tosh. Who.

[Natasha]

Who is this? Yes.

[Kenny]

Hey, Tosh, this is Kenny. How are you?

[Natasha]

Kenny who?

[Kenny]

Yeah, Kenny, Yolanda's husband. You invited our kids to the birthday party that you're having for your son?

[Natasha]

Okay. What can I help you with?

[Kenny]

Oh, well, great. Tosh, are you. Are you having a good day? How's it going?

[Natasha]

My baby is going fine. What's the reason for this call? I'm. I'm sorry. I'm just a little confused as to why you're calling me.

[Kenny]

Oh, this is nothing major. You know, I was actually giving a call about the invite that you sent over. Really? Really great invite. I see you're gonna have the bouncy house for the kids and everything.

[Natasha]

Okay. If you call in to ask about if you could drop your kids off, that's fine. Just drop them off. You can pick them up a few hours later. That's cool.

[Kenny]

Oh, well, that adds another layer to this. I really don't drop my kids off and leave them. But that's not why I was calling. Was actually given a call about the line in the invite about the tip bucket.

[Natasha]

What did you say? About the what?

[Kenny]

About the tip bucket.

[Natasha]

There's no damn tip bucket. They're just tips.

[Kenny]

Well, well, that's the thing, you know. How much of a tip were you expecting 6 and 7 year olds to bring?

[Natasha]

Oh, well, you're the parent. They're not bringing it. You are. You're not leaving your kids from what you just told me. So.

[Kenny]

Okay, so how much are you thinking for this tip jar thing situation?

[Natasha]

Don't you think that's kind of rude to ask? Like, I mean, what do you think is a good tip? When you go somewhere and get a service, what do you tip?

[Kenny]

Oh, well, I. I just. I never knew of a birthday party to be a service, but, you know, it's just. I'm just asking, did you be looking at, what, five bucks here?

[Natasha]

I mean, you could put $5 in there, but you talking like you the brokey, like you're the cheap one.

[Kenny]

Well, we're not broke at all. I actually have a pretty good job and my wife.

[Natasha]

I can't tell by the way you're calling, and we've been talking about a five minutes. I cannot tell.

[Kenny]

Well, you know, this is starting to get a little stressful and awkward.

[Natasha]

You're stressing yourself out. You're stressing yourself out, Kenny, because you called me about the text.

[Kenny]

You're right. You're right. How about I just venmo you, you know, like 45, 50 bucks? How does that sound?

[Natasha]

That's your best offer? We can't go a little higher? Since you wait together, that's the best you got?

[Jeffrey]

Wait, how does this. How are we doing this right now?

[Kenny]

All right, higher. I guess I could.

[Danielle Fishel]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Natasha, are you hearing us?

[Natasha]

Yes. Who else is on the phone?

[Jeffrey]

We're a radio show. We're called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning. Oh, Kenny's a listener.

[Natasha]

Yeah. A broke listener at that.

[Brooke]

Well, he just offered to give you $50.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, it's pretty generous in our eyes. But Kenny has come to us seeking a little bit of advice because he told us the whole situation with the birthday invite. And there was a little bit confusion, obviously, on Kenny's end with the tipping part.

[Natasha]

Well, I mean, y' all heard what was going on. Clearly he has an issue with tipping at my kids party.

[Brooke]

Wait a minute, wait a minute. Natasha, can I ask what is the tip for? I don't understand.

[Natasha]

So we're gonna have service. You know, their kids are gonna be served and things like that. So they could just leave a Tip for the server. I'm literally paying for everything. This is a really high end type of party.

[Brooke]

Okay, so you're actually hiring people to

[Jose]

be handing out juice boxes?

[Natasha]

Yeah, it's bigger than apple juice boxes and things like that. I don't know what little mediocre birthday parties you go to, but we do it big over here.

[Brooke]

Okay, well, I. I do it cheap and free. That's kind of the route I typically take.

[Jose]

And Brooke doesn't even invite us to her kids birthday parties.

[Brooke]

My kids don't.

[Natasha]

Well, maybe once you come to my kid party, y' all step y' all game up.

[Jose]

I can't afford to go to your party, lady.

[Brooke]

I mean, don't you think it's just a little odd? Have you ever been to a birthday party asking for tips and to cover expenses?

[Jeffrey]

She's not judging you by saying that. She's just offering that as a possibility.

[Natasha]

I'm feeling good. I'm feeling good.

[Jose]

We're not trying to gang up on.

[Brooke]

No, I just think like it's a little off putting. Probably to a lot of families to be asked to pay to attend a birthday party.

[Natasha]

Well, guess what? It's a little off putting to call the damn radio station. Talk about a tip. If it was that deep, guess what he could have did. He could have just not bring his kid. If it was that big of a deal.

[Brooke]

If they don't bring it tip, they're not going to be allowed into the party.

[Natasha]

I didn't say that. I said if it was that deep for him to call the radio. Okay, then he didn't even have to worry about it.

[Jeffrey]

I don't know if we're really making any progress here. And Kenny, we haven't heard from you in a while. We're running a little bit short on time. Where's your head at?

[Kenny]

My head is at probably about 74.99. That's as high as I'll go.

[Brooke]

Why are you waiting?

[Jeffrey]

You keep offering more money.

[Natasha]

Make sure you bring a gift with that. $75 too.

[Jeffrey]

A gift too? Kenny, you got yourself into quite a problem, so.

[Kenny]

Yeah, I don't think it's a problem anymore. Drum's done.

[Jose]

Oh yeah, he is, right?

[Brooke]

Yeah. Just wait until you have to make that phone call to your wife.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, we'll be here for that awkward Tuesday too.

[Kenny]

You may want to wait a week

[Jose]

and let us do it.

[Jeffrey]

Good luck, Kenny.

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[Jeffrey]

This just in. I have fired my radio agent and have hired Natasha to negotiate my next radio contract for me.

[Brooke]

That is actually genius. Can't say no to her.

[Jeffrey]

Somehow she got Kenny to go from I think tipping at a kids party is tacky and gross to I'm ven moing her $75 and a gift right now.

[Brooke]

She didn't even even ask for more money. He just interjected with, this is the highest I could go.

[Jeffrey]

That's the power of Natasha.

[Jose]

I was thinking after, do you think he kept going higher because he like felt he had to compensate for being called, like broke maybe. And he was like, no, no, maybe.

[Brooke]

75 then, dude, I guarantee he's paying 125 bucks by the time that birthday party rolls around.

[Jose]

Taxes.

[Brooke]

I mean, he's just paying for the birthday party maybe at this point.

[Jeffrey]

Seriously. And I wasn't joking when I said I have a feeling he's going to be back next week to tell his wife, hey, I'm sorry, honey. I just sent Natasha two grand and I gave her my car.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I'm just hoping they have separate accounts and she wipes. Never knows about it.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, yeah, he just doesn't want drama. Yeah, but we love it. If you ever have issues arising in your personal life, anything dramatic, email the show. We can give you our advice. Go check out all of our awkward Tuesday phone calls. By the way, they're up online. Wherever you find your podcast at Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning.

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