Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey – "Awkward Tuesday: Consent For Content"

Date: February 3, 2026
Host: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of Brooke and Jeffrey’s "Second Date Update" features a classic Awkward Tuesday Phone Call with a modern twist on privacy and social media. The main theme: What happens when your personal life unexpectedly becomes content for someone else’s social media career? Listener Zemi finds himself suddenly viral after a chance meeting with Addison, a popular local influencer. Now, he’s seeking advice—and consent—for controlling his own digital footprint on someone else’s feed.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Meet Cute Goes Viral

• Setting: Zemi meets Addison at a bakery, initially bonding over a popular, viral scone.
• Instant Chemistry: Light-hearted flirting ensues; Addison asks Zemi to appear in her Instagram video as they taste-test scones together ([06:00-07:11]).
  • Zemi: “She asked me, ‘Will you be in my video and try a scone with me? I’m an influencer.’ I was like, sure.” (07:01)
• Date Escalation: The meet-cute turns into an impromptu date, with Addison documenting nearly everything for her channel.
  • Brooke: “There’s a difference between work and personal.” (07:43)

2. Surprise Internet Stardom—And Boundaries

• Zemi’s Realization: Later, Zemi finds Addison’s Instagram and sees himself featured—captioned as “cute guy found in the wild” and even their kiss is public content ([08:08-09:01]).
• Overwhelmed by Engagement: Zemi’s friends start sending him the video, demonstrating how far-reaching and personal influencer content can be.
  • Zemi: “It was just so weird to see my love life playing out real time on social media.” (08:50)
• Primary Concern: Zemi is comfortable being in the videos, but not with his unique real name being used.
  • Zemi: “I’m not cool with her using my actual name... I have a pretty unique name.” (09:34)

3. Panel Gives Advice

• Positive Spin: Brooke suggests pitching a nickname—“Scone Boy”—to protect Zemi’s privacy while still letting Addison craft her narrative ([12:04-12:13]).
  • Brooke: “For branding, it would be way better if you were just known as Scone Boy.” (12:09)
• Mystery Man Angle: Ryder suggests making Zemi a blurred, mysterious figure, driving more engagement and intrigue.
  • Ryder: “If she wants to double her followers, she needs to turn you into the mystery man...blur your face, never say your name. People will eat that up, dude.” (12:47)

4. The Awkward Call – Asking For Content Consent

• Setup: Zemi calls Addison to request she no longer use his real name in her posts ([14:05-15:51]).
• Initial Reaction: Addison is surprised and slightly defensive at first.
  • Addison: “Okay. Sorry. That’s definitely not your decision.” (16:13)
• Boundary Crossed: Addison insists her creative content is hers to control, dismissing Zemi's privacy request.
  • Addison: “You just have to deal with it.” (16:41)
• Escalation: When Zemi says this is a dealbreaker, Addison threatens to post an update labeling him a cheater ([17:20-17:45]).
  • Addison: “I think my followers are just gonna be really disappointed. They’re gonna be super angry that you’re a cheater.” (17:22)

5. Reveal and Fallout

• Radio Reveal: The hosts interject to reveal Addison is on the radio segment; Addison is upset, demanding her own consent ([18:08-18:59]):
  • Addison: “You absolutely do not have my permission to air this.” (18:53)
• Highlighting the Double Standard: The group points out the irony of Addison demanding privacy after disregarding Zemi’s wishes.
  • Brooke: “Point is he was going to ask a rational question, which was just, hey, don’t use my name anymore.” (18:35)
  • Zemi: “You got her. You caught her. Listen to her. She’s like, a hypocrite.” (19:13)
• Light Banter: Addison jokes about her prank skills, trying to play off her earlier threat, but the damage is done—no second date or even friendship is in the cards ([19:13-20:26]).
  • Addison: “It just proves I’m funnier than you guys.” (19:48)
  • Zemi: “No, I don’t need to be friends.” (20:19)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Addison’s Dismissive Ownership:
  • “Okay. Sorry. That’s definitely not your decision.” (16:13)
  • “You just have to deal with it.” (16:41)
• Threat to Reputation:
  • “I think my followers are just gonna be really disappointed. They're gonna be super angry that you’re a cheater.” (17:22)
• Zemi Stands Up:
  • “That’s a deal breaker, Addison.” (17:12)
• Turnabout on Consent:
  • Addison: “You absolutely do not have my permission to air this.” (18:53)
    Ryder: “We don’t even know your last name.” (19:01)
• Brooke’s Summation:
  • “Point is he was going to ask a rational question, which was just, hey, don’t use my name anymore.” (18:35)
• Panel’s Sarcasm:
  • “Who would have thought social media influencers could be fake?” — Alexis (22:58)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [06:00-07:11] – The bakery meet-cute and first video collaboration
• [08:08-09:01] – Zemi discovers Addison’s posts and the reality of sudden virality
• [12:04-12:13] – Brooke suggests “Scone Boy” nickname
• [16:01-16:41] – Addison claims Zemi has no say in her content
• [17:22-17:45] – Addison’s threat to falsely label Zemi a cheater
• [18:08-18:59] – The segment reveal and Addison’s objection to her own lack of consent
• [20:13-20:26] – End of relationship and Addison’s flippant humor

Takeaways

• Personal Boundaries vs Digital Storytelling: The episode highlights how the lines between real life and content creation are blurry—and what happens when personal privacy collides with someone else’s brand.
• Power Dynamics: The host panel and Zemi both confront the double standard inherent in consent for digital storytelling.
• Outcome: No second date, a cautionary tale about influencer relationships, and a memorable segment brimming with both uncomfortable truths and comedic banter.

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Memorable Parting Shot:
Brooke: “Who would have thought social media influencers could be fake?” (22:58)
Jeffrey: “At least the Kardashians are still real.” (23:05)