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Jeffrey
Hey, today is proof that we're not always about just relationship drama.
Brooke
Oh, we have other drama.
Jeffrey
Yeah, Brother sister drama. Yeah. Yeah, that's right. Welcome to the podcast. Of course, it's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning and you have found the second date podcast. But today it's Tuesday, which means we've got your awkward Tuesday phone call coming up. It's brand new. We think you're gonna love it, but we love to start. How's your voice, by the way? Today? Better, right?
Brooke
It does sound pretty good.
Jeffrey
I say you sound 95% Alexis. Yay. That's what I thought too.
Brooke
You went from like a. Like a 70 year old man to like a 20 year old, maybe 15 year old man.
Jeffrey
Getting better. All right, what do you got for comments? I saw one from I who said, why do I feel like Jeffree wears a suit whenever he's talking? He does give that air, doesn't he?
Brooke
Yeah, I can see that.
Jeffrey
Which is funny because he talks like he wears a suit, but he dresses the opposite. I think he has four shirts. I think that's all he owns. And one hat. There's always a hole in him too. Yes, always.
Brooke
Yeah.
Jeffrey
Very fancy, that man.
Brooke
We're just lucky he knows how to dress himself.
Jeffrey
That's true. That's true. All right, we're gonna get your brand new awkward Tuesday phone call started right now.
Brooke
It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And we've dealt with family drama on this show before.
Jeffrey
Yeah, we have.
Brooke
Like just last month, I volunteered to give Alexis younger brother the birds and the bees talk. I love that dude.
Jeffrey
I think he's in high school now. He probably already knows Jeff.
Brooke
Well, now he just calls me dad.
Jeffrey
What?
Brad
Me.
Brooke
We really got close after that conversation. I found another bird today. Dad, we understand awkward family dynamics, clearly, and we're dealing with one today after something didn't go so right at a children's birthday party a year ago. It was so bad that it's still causing a rift in the family that we're being asked to settle today. Jeffrey, you can have a talk with her. I'm probably going to have to get ready to explain how certain things work, but you'll find out what happened in your brand new awkward Tuesday phone call right after this. It's awkward.
Jeffrey
It's Tuesday.
Brooke
It's awkward Tuesday phone call. Few months ago, you all might remember, we did an awkward call for one of our listeners who needed help asking the best at her wedding to politely back out because they used to date and her fiance wasn't aware of that past relationship. She just didn't want to be distracted.
Jeffrey
She didn't want to tell him.
Brooke
Right. So we called the guy. Eventually they worked it out. But now fast forward to today and guess who's emailed the show asking for our assistance.
Jeffrey
Does that mean we get an update on the wedding? Did the wedding happen?
Brooke
No, we're not going back. He has a new problem that he wants to deal with. Oh, he has the best man. Brad has called in for help with a different situation in an awkward call. Brad, welcome back to the show, man.
Brad
Hey. Thank you. Yeah, you guys kind of surprised me on that last one, so I figured, you know what? Probably be helpful on this situation.
Jeffrey
Yeah, you were kind of the victim of the last awkward Tuesday, and now you're more the protagonist here.
Brad
I hope so. I don't really know what. I'm super confused.
Brooke
He's not sure what protagonist means, Brooke, so you gotta. Yeah. You're the person who's calling meeting help.
Brad
Thank you.
Jeffrey
Yeah. Character energy. That's what I'm saying.
Brooke
You're the main character of this awkward Tuesday phone call. So what's the situation that you're dealing with?
Brad
So this is a little more tame than last time, for sure. But I'm just having an issue with my sister Jenna right now. Quick backstory, I guess. I'm divorced. I have two kids. Two boys, four and six. I love them. They're awesome. Hang out with them all the time. They're my buddies.
Brooke
Yeah, you have to say that, though. Pretty much.
Jeffrey
But I believe, just in case the.
Brooke
Court'S listening, I love them still.
Jeffrey
I'm kidding.
Brad
It also has to do with the situation. So, like, I found out my sister's having a birthday party for her daughter at her house. But, like, my mom's the one that told me about it. She's just, like, mentioning it. Like, obviously, like, I was going, but I didn't get any invitation about it. I didn't hear anything about it.
Jeffrey
Are you sure? Because my husband's always like, I didn't.
Brooke
See that birthday invite.
Jeffrey
I'm like.
Brooke
And it was there.
Brad
Yes, that's what I'm saying. So I figured she. My sister, she sucks at communicating anyway. So, like, I texted her. I didn't, like, outright say it, but I was hinting at it. I was dropping some huge hints, and she didn't say anything, which made it even more obviously you feel like you.
Brooke
Weren'T invited to the party on purpose.
Brad
I feel like I know the reason, and that's what's so upsetting about it.
Brooke
Really, There's a reason.
Brad
So, like, she's probably upset because last time there was like, any, like, birthday event in our family, like, I brought my kids and they were rowdy. I want to say couple of boys. I mean, yeah, they were loud. Yes. They were knocking everything over. Yes. They have to scratch their trucks on everything and whatever they. As they do, like my six year old, I don't get it. He acts like the 4 year old. He's throwing tantrums because he didn't win a game. He's like, screaming how he wants to be the rotten egg. Like, it doesn't even make sense. And then my 4 year old is just pouring candy on the floor and then eating it off the floor.
Jeffrey
Your kid is doing that?
Brad
Both of my kids are doing both of those things.
Brooke
Well, candy does taste better when you eat it off the floor. Brooke's been there.
Jeffrey
So you're saying you think your sister isn't inviting your kids to the birthday party because they're so misbehaved?
Brad
Yeah, and I mean, like, maybe I'm making it sound like it's not like they were, like, lighting things on fire or anything. Like, God forbid, what's your boundary?
Jeffrey
They weren't old enough.
Brad
No. Obviously I know they're misbehaving. And, like, I know I've had to talk to them. Them and stuff about that. It's hard to corral two boys when they're running around by yourself, believe me. But like, their kids and like, their family, like, really, you're gonna exclude them because, like, they were bad ones?
Jeffrey
What do you think she'd tell you that? Like, sibling to sibling.
Brooke
But I think that's why, like, I don't have kids. But when you see bad kids, you tend to blame the parents.
Jeffrey
Yeah, but if it's your family, you just have to accept, no matter what the behavior is. So wait, because this is their cousin's birthday, right? That they're not getting.
Brad
That's what I'm saying. I want them to see their cousin. Like, I want them to be able to hang out. Like, I need help convincing. Changing her mind, I think.
Jeffrey
Okay.
Brooke
Okay. You're not going to do the thing where you just show up uninvited and crash the party? Like, a lot of family members would do that.
Jeffrey
Such a little brother.
Brad
I want to. They have a pool. Like, it'd be really nice.
Brooke
Okay. You want to do the polite thing and actually it sounds like, call your sister and ask permission to bring your children.
Brad
Yes, I would like to squash the beef, as we would say.
Jeffrey
Okay, That's. I feel like that's a mature move, like, actually talk about it in a family instead of just everybody talking behind each other's backs. You know, you tell your mom. Right. You got like, four other group chats.
Brooke
Yeah.
Jeffrey
Don't include each other in it.
Brooke
Okay. But you feel like you're gonna get pushback from your sister and that's what you're looking for advice on?
Brad
Yeah, my sister can be terrifying a little bit. Yeah.
Brooke
So wait, so what's the, like, mission?
Brad
I guess put it all out there so it's not awkward, and then, like, I guess, like, I would assume then it would just be business as usual. Okay.
Jeffrey
This is a little touchy too, because you don't want to start more drama from a phone call like this. There's already enough, it sounds like, in your family.
Brad
Yeah, I don't want to be like, I'm sorry, and then just assume I'm invited either.
Jeffrey
Oh, you. You actually want to apologize for your kids behavior last time?
Brad
I mean, if you guys think I need to do that, like, that's what I'll do. But, like, I'll take your advice, but I've tried that route, and she's pretty stuck in her way.
Brooke
Okay.
Jeffrey
I mean, sounds delightful.
Brooke
It is her party, her house, her rules. So her pool, we're looking for her blessing to get them over. And if she says no, then we'll unleash your children on her house to finish the job that they started, this time with fire. Yes. Give them lighters.
Jeffrey
Don't get out when you got to go to the bathroom in that pool.
Brad
What?
Jeffrey
Their kids are going to pee in the pool?
Brooke
Didn't get that. But anyway, we'll go up with some advice for you and let you make your awkward Tuesday phone call to your sister to get your children invited to her daughter's party with your awkward Tuesday phone call coming up right after this.
Brad
Thank you.
Jeffrey
All right.
Brooke
Man. Hold on. It's awkward.
Jeffrey
It's Tuesday.
Brooke
It's awkward.
Jeffrey
Tuesday.
Brooke
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Brad
Wow.
Brooke
The question, could candy infused children spend three hours at a birthday party and be somewhat well behaved? It's scary in a vacuum. We know the answer. We do, because it happened a year ago for Brad when he brought his children, four and six years old, over to their cousin's birthday party and the two of them ended up causing chaos and mischief. Yeah, it's all the stuff little boys tend to do. Yeah, well, little kids, right. And I need to ask you, Brad, did your children break anything while they were over at their aunt's house?
Brad
I mean, there was a broken lamp when we were leaving, but I didn't see what happened to it.
Jeffrey
Oh, you're just like this. Boys taking responsibility.
Brooke
Thousand dollar lamp. And she's like, yeah, you owe me money. And his children did leave with a light bulb that day. But you can't connect the two of them. Okay, that's fine. Now maybe Brooke has some advice for you before we call your sister and try to convince her to let your children attend this year's party. Hopefully. Brooke, what do you think?
Jeffrey
I mean, I think when it comes to an older sister, what you need to do is butter her up and.
Brooke
Ew, this is getting really gross.
Jeffrey
I'm saying make her feel good. Make her feel wanted, needed. That's what all older sisters want. You need to take the angle of you need parenting advice. Okay. From her, the expert.
Brad
Yeah.
Jeffrey
Right.
Brooke
They like to know that they're smarter, too.
Jeffrey
Yeah.
Brooke
Have you been doing things to help correct your boy's behavior?
Brad
Yeah, I mean, I've been trying to do, like, some stuff here and there. Like, really trying to, like, get them to hone in and stuff, but.
Brooke
Okay. That might be worth bringing up to your sister if we can get her on the phone. But, Jose, what do you think? Do you have advice? Well, kind of the same. Anytime I want something from my sister, I buy her a present.
Jeffrey
Oh, I always. That's not really the same.
Brooke
So if you're in trouble during the call, just tell her you have a bunch of chocolate covered strawberries for anytime she wants. And immediately she'll be like, oh, yeah, come on over. Chocolate covered strawberries to your sister. Yeah, Every Mother's Day, I sent her in her birthday. It's kind of a sexy gift. They're my mom too. Yeah, with the edible underwear. Chocolate. Okay, so maybe, yeah, bribe your sister with some sexy chocolates. What do you think, Brad?
Brad
Yeah, I don't think. I'm gonna leave the sexy chocolates out of it.
Jeffrey
Okay.
Brooke
Normal, Normal chocolates and normal fruit.
Brad
I'm gonna take a combo platter from each of y'. All. It's like she's smarter than me. She loves to rub that in my face. So let's just play that angle, okay?
Jeffrey
We're getting an invite at the end of this room for the boys.
Brooke
You know, Brooke wants to see if her kids can be invited, too, so we'll work on that afterwards.
Jeffrey
It sounds like, though, his sister has some good, goody bags. I'm not gonna lie. She sounds very type A.
Brooke
Okay, we'll. After we do this, call with Brad. So I'm going to dial your sister's number. You can use whatever advice you want to, but we'll back away and let you do this. You ready, ma'?
Brad
Am? All right, fingers crossed.
Brooke
Okay, good luck. Here we go.
Brad
Hello? Hey, Jen, what's up? Hi, Brad. Yeah, it's Brad. What number are you calling from? Did you get a new phone or something? No, no, that's not important right now. Look, I just. You have a second real quick, I think if I could just talk to you real quick. Yeah, sure, go ahead. What's up? Okay, cool. Yeah, it's only take a few minutes, like. So I heard from mom you're having a party. She told you? Yeah, she did. Because, like, I was just talking to her about that and then, like, it kind of just came up and she was asking what time I was gonna get there. Well, yeah. Yeah, we are having a party. Okay, so, like, long pause again. Did my invite get, like, lost or something? Well, no, no, not exactly. Come on, Brad. You remember what happened last year when you and the kids were over? Dude, I know, but, like, listen, that's not gonna happen again. Come on. Oh, can I trust that? The kids are older now. They're a whole year older. They're four and six now. A lot has changed in the past year. Come on, Brad. Dude, I know it wasn't good. I'm telling you that. They literally attacked our Roomba with a tennis racket. But, like, that was actually funny. Come on. How was that funny? Because they hit it a bunch and it was making weird noises and stuff. I thought you were laughing. What are you talking about, Brad? No, that's not. Okay, look, that's not the point. The point is we are family. Like, we should have talked about this a long time ago and not let it fester like this. I want our kids to Hang out. Like, they're literally cousins. Like, what are we doing here? Being petty? I mean, I want that, too, but it's just your boys. Brad, no offense, but they're, like, walking little nightmares. I want to say you're wrong, but they are. And, like, I've done some stuff about it, and they've made a lot of progress. Like, I was looking on YouTube a lot, and I found these awesome, like, dog training videos that they actually love. I've just been using that, and it works like a charm. Brad, you cannot train your kids like dogs. They act like dogs sometimes, so why wouldn't I just watch these videos? Honestly?
Brooke
Awkward. I can imagine them licking themselves, like, in a corner.
Brad
What the hell is.
Jeffrey
Brad, you're talking about your own children dog training videos.
Brad
Brad, what is going on? Who are these people? Where's other kids?
Brooke
And we're back eavesdropping.
Jeffrey
We don't respond to treats.
Brooke
Yeah. Jenna, I need to actually tell you, you're on the radio right now. We're a show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning.
Brad
Oh, my God.
Brooke
Yeah.
Brad
Brad, Brad.
Brooke
He reached out to us for this segment we do. It's called an Awkward Tuesday Phone Call.
Brad
Okay.
Brooke
Yeah, yeah. He just didn't know how to handle this situation going on where his kids weren't invited to your daughter's birthday party.
Brad
Well, if you saw what his kids did last year, you would understand. People literally left the party because his kids were causing such a ruckus because of them.
Jeffrey
Wait a minute. Listen, you are the aunt in this situation. I think it takes a village. Yeah. You have to take some responsibility. Right. It's also your family that's acting that way.
Brad
I only have so much control over these kids. I'm trying to run a party. I can't be babysitting. That's his job. But not asking, like, co parent or anything, but, like, if you have any, like, helpful hints, that would be super helpful.
Jeffrey
I told him to lead with that part, but.
Brad
Well, let's start by not using YouTube dog training videos.
Jeffrey
Yeah, good point.
Brooke
There might be some merit in that. You tell your kid to sit and stay.
Jeffrey
No, Jeff, no.
Brooke
No. Okay.
Brad
Okay, fine.
Brooke
But, Jenna, can you help out your brother here? Because he's kind of heartbroken over the fact that your guys's kids aren't going to be able to hang out for a birthday party. It's important. They're family.
Jeffrey
And, yeah, they're your nephews. Don't you want to help guide them in the.
Brad
I mean, I would love to, but I also don't want to lose precious, valuable furniture. Like the lamp Auntie gave us before she passed. Oh, you can't prove that. None of us heard it break. So how did it break? No, no, I didn't do it. He didn't do it.
Jeffrey
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, but, Brad.
Brad
Yeah, I see where they get it from.
Brooke
Really, Brad? You talk to your sister?
Brad
You really want to have them be those estranged cousins that don't even know each other? Like, these are the most. No, I want to be the cousins that we meet at the park where they can't break.
Jeffrey
Not your house.
Brad
Right. Maybe baby steps. Maybe, like, get a bounce house or something and they can just kind of, like, run amok in that.
Brooke
How quickly they're gonna pop a bounce house.
Brad
Seriously, that's all I need. Than to tip over that bounce house with everybody else's kids inside. Okay.
Jeffrey
Yeah, okay. Okay. Is there any time before the party where the four of you could get together and, like, party?
Brad
I'll even bring chocolate covered strawberries if you want, like, anything. O. You know how much I love chocolate covered strawberries.
Jeffrey
It does work, Jose.
Brooke
Oh, my God.
Brad
Okay, look, Brad, you can bring the kids, but they cannot go in the house. And that's your responsibility to make sure they do not go in my house.
Brooke
Is that an outdoor party or they the only. No, they can sing Happy Birthday through the window.
Jeffrey
It's not in the outdoors. She has a pool.
Brooke
All right, well, that's. That's a nice compromise that she's offering for you, Brad.
Jeffrey
Oh, my God.
Brooke
You're at least allowed on the premises. Bathroom outside.
Brad
I mean, we'll take it for now and we'll figure out a way to get inside or something.
Brooke
Don't go in.
Jeffrey
Kids know they're gonna do the opposite. Yeah, okay, you mean those dog training videos don't work? Alexis.
Brooke
All right, the important thing is we're reaching a compromise here, and it sounds like. Brad, your kids are going to be allowed to attend their cousin's party. Yay.
Brad
Perfect. And that was before I bought them a leash, so. Hey, hey, bring the leashes. We might need to tie them up outside.
Jeffrey
I was gonna say, Jenna, you better be. It sounds like these kids are going to try to mark their territory.
Brad
Absolutely.
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Getting a lot of text into 78592 saying that compromise is even worse than where we started. Having the kids stay outside the party and peek in through the windows.
Jeffrey
Come on. Most of the party will be outside. They have a pool.
Brooke
I still worry about the bathroom now, especially with the pool. Where are the kids gonna go?
Jeffrey
I worry about who's giving these kids boundaries because I don't think it's the dad and it's definitely not the aunt.
Brad
Yeah.
Brooke
Where's the mother? Not invited to this, clearly. But I have a feeling once they do get over to the aunt's house, they're gonna be okay. She'll either soften up and let them inside or she'll just be terrified that they're lifting up their leg and peeing on the bushes. From all those dog training videos?
Jeffrey
They learned it from their dad.
Brooke
Yeah. Honestly, if they have a bad day and they're not good kids, are they ever gonna be invited back to their aunt's house? There's a lot of pressure on.
Jeffrey
We do need an update.
Brooke
Yeah. Yeah. Well, we'll stay in touch. And we do wish Brad the best of luck raising his kids. Good luck for sure. At those parties, you can find all of our awkward Tuesday videos, by the way, up on our YouTube page if you want to go check them out. They're at Brooke and Jeffrey step into the world of power, loyalty and luck.
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Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update
Episode: Awkward Tuesday: Kids Party Problem
Release Date: July 8, 2025
In this engaging episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update titled "Awkward Tuesday: Kids Party Problem," hosts Brooke and Jeffrey delve into family dynamics and the challenges of maintaining harmony during social gatherings. Moving beyond their usual focus on romantic relationships, the duo addresses an intricate family issue that resonates with many listeners.
The episode centers around Brad, a listener who reaches out for assistance with an ongoing family rift stemming from a children's birthday party. Brad explains that his sister, Jenna, has decided not to invite his two young sons to her daughter's upcoming birthday celebration. This exclusion is rooted in the chaotic behavior Brad's children exhibited at a previous event, causing significant tension within the family.
Brad recounts:
"I found out my sister's having a birthday party for her daughter at her house. But I didn't get any invitation about it... I feel like she excluded us on purpose because last time my kids were rowdy."
[06:27]
To address the issue, Brooke and Jeffrey facilitate an "Awkward Tuesday Phone Call" between Brad and Jenna. During the conversation, Brad attempts to reconcile and secure an invitation for his children by acknowledging past misbehaviors and seeking understanding.
Jenna responds firmly:
"You remember what happened last year when you and the kids were over? No, that's not gonna happen again."
[14:26]
Brad tries to persuade his sister by highlighting his efforts to improve his children's behavior, including using dog training videos—a strategy that Jenna finds ineffective and amusing.
Brooke and Jeffrey provide Brad with practical and humorous advice to handle the delicate situation:
Open Communication: Encouraging Brad to have a candid conversation with Jenna to address the underlying issues rather than letting resentment fester.
Apologize and Acknowledge: Suggesting that Brad take responsibility for his children's past behavior and express genuine remorse.
Seek Compromise: Recommending flexible solutions, such as supervising the children during the event or setting boundaries to prevent disruptions.
Jeffrey advises:
"You need to butter her up and make her feel wanted, needed. Take the angle of you need parenting advice from her, the expert."
[13:00]
Brooke adds with humor:
"Maybe bribe your sister with some sexy chocolates."
[13:24]
The facilitated phone call culminates in a tentative agreement where Jenna allows Brad to bring his children to the party under specific conditions. Jenna permits their attendance but restricts their access to certain areas of her home to prevent further chaos.
Jenna states:
"Brad, you can bring the kids, but they cannot go in the house. It's your responsibility to make sure they do not go in."
[19:00]
Brad and Jenna agree to this compromise, demonstrating a step forward in their strained relationship. Brooke and Jeffrey commend their efforts and emphasize the importance of family unity.
Brooke concludes:
"The important thing is we're reaching a compromise here, and it sounds like Brad, your kids are going to be allowed to attend their cousin's party. Yay."
[20:55]
"Awkward Tuesday: Kids Party Problem" offers a relatable exploration of family tensions and the complexities of co-parenting within extended families. Brooke and Jeffrey adeptly balance humor with practical advice, guiding listeners through the nuances of resolving interpersonal conflicts. By facilitating Brad's conversation with Jenna, the hosts highlight the significance of communication, accountability, and compromise in maintaining healthy family relationships.
Listeners who haven’t tuned into this episode can gain valuable insights into handling similar family dilemmas, all while being entertained by Brooke and Jeffrey's signature wit and empathy.
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