Awkward Tuesday: Plus One

Summary

Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update – Episode Summary

Podcast Information:

• Title: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update
• Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts
• Episode: Awkward Tuesday: Plus One
• Release Date: August 12, 2025
• Description: Ghosted after a first date? We call the person who isn't calling you back to find out the real reason why and get you a Second Date. Low success rate...high entertainment for the rest of us.

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Introduction

The episode kicks off with a lively and humorous tone as hosts Brooke and Jose welcome listeners to the "Daddy Issues" segment of the show. The focus is on navigating the complexities of modern dating, particularly when financial expectations collide with budding romantic interests.

Key Moment:

• [03:00] Brooke: "All right. Welcome to the show with Daddy Issues."

Listener's Dilemma: Nick and Dana

A listener named Nick reaches out for advice regarding an unusual and awkward situation involving his coworker, Dana. Nick explains that Dana, who has a history of dating men who are reluctant to spend on dates, invited him as her plus one to a friend's wedding. However, post-event, Dana sent Nick a Venmo request for $150 to cover wedding guest fees, leaving Nick confused and unsure how to proceed without jeopardizing their potential romantic connection.

Key Moments:

• [05:20] Jose: "It's Awkward Tuesday phone call. It shouldn't happen, but sometimes it does."
• [06:14] Nick: "Yeah, so I got this coworker. She works in my company, but different floor, so I don't really see her that much."

Advice on Handling the Situation

Brooke and Jose delve into Nick's predicament, analyzing the dynamics between him and Dana. They discuss the importance of clear communication and setting expectations in relationships, especially when financial matters are involved. The hosts emphasize maintaining a positive tone and seeking clarity without making accusations.

Notable Quotes:

• [12:13] Jordan: "That's what I was going to say."
• [12:24] Brooke: "I do. I think you should get out of pen and write down my right now."

Recreation of the Awkward Phone Call

To illustrate their advice, Brooke, Jose, and Nick perform a dramatized phone call between Nick and Dana. During the call, Dana reacts negatively to Nick’s enquiry about the unexpected $150 charge, leading to escalating tension. Brooke and Jose interject humorously, highlighting the absurdity of the situation and providing exaggerated responses to Dana’s confrontational demeanor.

Key Moments:

• [14:49] Dana: "Nick, why would you do this? This is between you and me. Why would you call a radio show?"
• [16:12] Nick: "If it was a date, I think it would be different."
• [17:09] Nick: "So that's a little outlandish. It's a little crazy."

Hosts' Reflection and Conclusion

Following the dramatized call, Brooke and Jose reflect on Dana's behavior, suggesting that Dana's expectations might stem from traditional views on dating and financial responsibilities. They humorously critique Dana's approach, labeling her as "cheap" and speculate whether she intentionally sought someone to cover wedding expenses.

Notable Quotes:

• [22:58] Jose: "He wasn't sure, but he heard Dana's explanation and then he eventually came around on it."
• [23:18] Brooke: "Well, he does finally know and we did help him with that."

The episode concludes with Brooke and Jose emphasizing the importance of standing up for oneself in relationships and not allowing financial misunderstandings to derail potential romantic connections. They encourage listeners to communicate openly and set clear boundaries to foster healthy relationships.

Final Thoughts:

• [23:35] Jose: "So we'll try to do that for you. If you need help with your awkward lives, email the show and if you haven't already, hit subscribe on that subscribe button."

Closing Remarks

Brooke and Jose wrap up the episode with a blend of humor and practical advice, leaving listeners entertained and enlightened on handling awkward dating scenarios involving financial entanglements. The hosts successfully blend personal anecdotes with relatable listener stories, providing a thoughtful exploration of modern dating challenges.

Key Moments:

• [23:46] Brooke: "Thank you."
• [26:15] Jose: "And I find the answers. I'm so glad you asked me this question."

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Conclusion: This episode of "Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update" masterfully navigates the awkward intersections of dating and finances. Through a relatable listener story, engaging dialogue, and a touch of humor, Brooke and Jose offer valuable insights into maintaining healthy and transparent relationships. The recreated phone call serves as both an entertaining and cautionary tale, reinforcing the podcast’s mission to turn low-success-rate dating adventures into high-entertainment narratives for its audience.

Transcript

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[Brooke]

All right. Welcome to the show with Daddy Issues. Hey. Oh, yeah, it's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. This is the second Date podcast. Of course, I'm referring to yesterday's second date where the guy said, because she had a nose piercing. As I'm saying, staring at Alexis's nose piercing.

[Nick]

True.

[Brooke]

Which I had mine pierced for 18 years.

[Jose]

Oh, really?

[Brooke]

Yeah. The only reason I took it out is because when I was breastfeeding my baby when she was little, she kept ripping it out of my nose.

[Jose]

Oh, you would look so good.

[Brooke]

Oh, my God, it hurts so bad.

[Jose]

Oh, yeah.

[Brooke]

Anyway, my dad was all about it when I got it done, but they're.

[Jose]

Already probably biting you as well. Yeah, that's like double pain.

[Brooke]

Yeah, it was double pain.

[Nick]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

What are some of the comments we're seeing from yesterday's? Yeah, kind of the same. Megan Jones said, I got my nose pierced with my dad. Oh, yeah. Michelle says everyone knows the universal sign for daddy issues is a lower back tattoo. Yeah.

[Jose]

Is that it? Or it's which one takes over?

[Brooke]

It's just the universal sign that you went to high school in the late 90s.

[Jose]

Yeah, everybody had.

[Brooke]

Honestly.

[Jose]

Remember the Playboy tan stickers? All the girls had those.

[Brooke]

Or a palm tree or a heart. Yeah. Yeah. I used to go to a tanning bed, which don't do, by the way. It's terrible for you in the back of a video store. It was so sketchy. That is. It was so sketchy. Anyway, we got awkward Tuesday right now, and so let's get awkward and make it happen. It's brand new and it starts now.

[Jose]

The most uncomfortable topic to bring up in any conversation isn't politics or religion or that hairy growth on your lower back. Hands down, it's money. Oh, yeah, Hot Topic. And while it's kind of unavoidable, if you're talking with your boss or your roommate, the last person you want to bring it up with is your crush.

[Brooke]

Ooh. Yeah.

[Jose]

No, but that's exactly what one of our listeners is Being forced to do. And the craziest part is why he has to discuss it with her. Oh, my God, it's so weird. You're going to hear it in your brand new awkward Tuesday phone call right after this. It's awkward.

[Jordan]

It's Tuesday.

[Jose]

It's Awkward Tuesday phone call. It shouldn't happen, but sometimes it does. Where money comes between friends and ruins their relationship forever.

[Brooke]

So easily that can happen.

[Jose]

Yeah. Like when I bought Brooke a $70 wine glass decanter for her wedding. That should pretty much equal out Brooke paying for all of my lunches over the last decade. But somehow she doesn't see it that way. You don't pay her.

[Brooke]

I actually got married 13 years ago, so it's been over a decade that I've been paying for lunches.

[Jose]

That's three years. You see the hostility that. That I'm still getting over a decade later. She's totally counting. Now, Brooke and I have been able to work through it, but one of our listeners hasn't had as much success with his friend. And that's why he needs our help today. Nick, welcome to the friend dome. How you doing?

[Nick]

Hey, guys. Thanks for having me.

[Jose]

Do you also host a radio show with your friend Nick tune into your show?

[Nick]

No, not yet.

[Jose]

Okay. There's potential. Well, tell us about the situation going on that's created issues with you and your friend.

[Nick]

Yeah, so I got this coworker. She works in my company, but different floor, so I don't really see her that much.

[Brooke]

Oh, so this is just a work friend that we're talking about?

[Nick]

Yeah. Yeah. So I've had like a small crush on her for a while.

[Brooke]

Okay, that's cute.

[Jose]

What's her name?

[Nick]

Yeah, Dana.

[Brooke]

Okay. Does Dana know you have a crush on her?

[Nick]

She does, because I actually asked her out at a work event about a year ago.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Jose]

Okay. How long ago?

[Nick]

About a year ago.

[Jose]

A year ago. Wait.

[Brooke]

Oh, so it didn't turn into anything?

[Nick]

No, she actually had a boyfriend at the time, so she said, no, thank you, but I. I would if I wasn't in a relationship. So she was nice about it.

[Jordan]

Okay, that's cool.

[Jose]

She's direct, right?

[Nick]

Yeah. So fast forward a year later. Kind of out of the blue, I get a message from her, and she wants me to meet her outside. And we have food trucks outside of our building, so she asked me to come meet her outside by the food truck. So I'm excited. I'm like, I've always liked this girl. You know, I'm still single, so maybe something's changed.

[Brooke]

Oh, yeah. Maybe she broke up with her boyfriend, you know?

[Nick]

Yeah. Yeah. So turns out she needed a plus one for a wedding that she was going to that Saturday.

[Brooke]

Oh, wow.

[Jose]

And a wedding date's a legit invite.

[Brooke]

Like, is your opening. Right? She's single then.

[Nick]

At the time, I wasn't sure, and I. I really didn't want to ask that question.

[Brooke]

Oh, yeah. You're like, if I don't ask, then I don't have to know, right?

[Nick]

Yes. I wasn't sure, and I just kind of wanted to find out and see, and I legitimately could not say yes quick enough.

[Brooke]

Okay, awesome.

[Jose]

Okay.

[Brooke]

I'm still hoping she's single and so I can say a yeah.

[Jose]

So have. Have you gone to the wedding yet or.

[Nick]

No. Yeah, so I canceled my plans. I was excited to go. I had plans already, but they can wait.

[Brooke]

Right.

[Nick]

So I went to the wedding, and I did find out that they broke up.

[Brooke]

Yes.

[Jose]

The bride and groom. Oh, that's horrible. You're talking about Dana and her boyfriend.

[Nick]

Yes, Dana and her boyfriend.

[Jose]

Dude, that's awesome. It's all lining up for you.

[Brooke]

I feel like you had to, like, restrain yourself when she said, yeah, we broke up. You're like, oh, no.

[Jose]

Little fist pump under the table.

[Nick]

I pretended to feel sad about it.

[Brooke]

Good job. What you're supposed to do.

[Nick]

Yeah. And we had a great time. And it was her friend from college's wedding. We were dancing, drinking, had a flirty vibe between us.

[Jose]

Good. This is random, but, like, how were you associating with her other friends? Yeah, I guess that will give you a good read into how the real, like, the vibe is between you and her, if you're able to get along with her friends mutually.

[Nick]

Yeah. Yeah. We were all drinking at the bar, having a good time.

[Jose]

Good. Great side.

[Brooke]

Okay, where does the money come in? I'm wondering, like, this is feeling like a second date up, not a Tuesday call.

[Nick]

Oh, I'm getting there. Don't worry.

[Brooke]

Oh, you're like, okay.

[Nick]

At the end of the night, we had a hug. I could have went for the kiss, but I didn't, you know, out of disrespect. We were drinking, and I asked her to hang out next weekend, and she said she would really like that.

[Brooke]

Cool.

[Jose]

Okay.

[Nick]

Then two days later, it happened.

[Brooke]

What did?

[Nick]

I got a Venmo request asking for $150 to cover my wedding guest fee.

[Jose]

Oh, wait, what?

[Brooke]

From who? It wasn't from her. It was from her.

[Nick]

It was from. It was from Dana? Yep.

[Jose]

Wow. I've never even heard of that, did.

[Brooke]

She Venmo the wrong person.

[Nick]

I texted her and I said, are you sure this is for me? I thought maybe it couldn't be for me. Yeah, and she said, it's for both of us.

[Brooke]

Wait, wait, wait.

[Jose]

75 bucks? Wait.

[Brooke]

I guess it makes sense if the bride didn't like that she didn't bring a boyfriend. He said wedding gift. It sounds like there that she's making him pay for the wedding gift that she gave her friend from call.

[Jose]

Is that what you said? Gift?

[Nick]

No. Yeah. Wedding costs. Guest costs? Yes.

[Jose]

Wedding guests.

[Brooke]

What is that, then?

[Nick]

I'm not sure, to be honest.

[Jose]

Okay, so what is it that you want to do with your awkward Tuesday phone call then?

[Nick]

I mean, I kind of just want to know what the costs are for. Why am I paying them? Yeah, you invited me to the wedding. Like, it's confusing. Like, I want to know what's going on.

[Jordan]

Okay.

[Jose]

I mean, it would make sense if he was getting an invoice from the bride and groom directly, and that was. Was their issue. But the fact that it's coming from Dana, that makes it really, really weird.

[Jordan]

Well, it's.

[Brooke]

And that there's no explanation. She's treating that like that's an obvious like.

[Jordan]

Yeah, she.

[Jose]

Like she said for food or for.

[Brooke]

A gift or maybe there was, like, a cash bar and you didn't realize. Oh, yeah. You know, like, maybe the drinks cost that night.

[Jose]

Maybe. But he wants to keep the chance of a romantic connection alive. So we're going to come back and figure out some ways to flirtily, sexily ask her about. Hey, what's that 150 charge that you sent me all about? Oh, if anyone's gonna flirty conflict, it's you, Jeff. Yeah, we'll come back with some advice for you for your awkward Tuesday phone call right after this. It's awkward.

[Brooke]

It's Tuesday.

[Jose]

It's awkward Tuesday phone call. If you're just joining us for the awkward Tuesday phone call, not only is a friendship on the line, but a possible love connection between our listener Nick and his coworker Dana. There's been some unsurprising unspoken feelings happening there. So when she asked him to be her plus one to a wedding recently, that was his golden opportunity.

[Brooke]

Oh, he was so excited.

[Jose]

The weird part is, afterwards, Dana sent him a 150 invoice to cover their wedding guest fees.

[Brooke]

We still don't know what that means.

[Jose]

Nobody knows what that means, least of all Nick. And it just felt wrong to him because he was the plus One, he didn't even know who the bride and groom were. That's why he wanted our help today. To bring it up to Dana and figure it out while still keeping his chances with her alive. Honestly, though, Nick, if you really want this woman to like you, maybe the best answer is just eat that $150 and don't make this phone call.

[Jordan]

That's what I was going to say.

[Brooke]

No, you guys, this sets the tone for the entire relationship.

[Jose]

Honestly, she'll know he takes care of his lady. Yeah, she'll like that about you. Okay, Brooke, you have better advice for him?

[Nick]

What?

[Jose]

What's your idea?

[Brooke]

I do. I think you should get out of pen and write down my right now. Seriously, Brooke, nobody writes things with pen and paper. Just write it on your phone, in the notes app.

[Nick]

Okay?

[Brooke]

You need to ask her, Nick. Why pay her half?

[Jordan]

Oh, yeah.

[Jose]

What?

[Brooke]

Seriously, why pay her half? Because she said that it's for me as well. Right. So she invited you? It's her friend. Sure, she should be paying for you, but. But in the least, why do you have to pay her wedding fee? That doesn't make any sense.

[Jose]

Are you saying that that on a date, Brooke, you wouldn't make your husband Michael pay for stuff?

[Brooke]

This isn't a date. This is a wedding. And this is her. Friends, like bride and grooms do weird things all the time.

[Jose]

It's like a hybrid. When you and Michael are at a wedding, all bets are off. You guys aren't together. You are separate entities. And whatever happens just happens. I see what you're saying, Brooke. Keep that in mind. Jose, what's your advice?

[Brooke]

I don't understand.

[Jose]

I get it. Jose, you are going to do something really unconventional here, okay? You're going to thank her immediately.

[Brooke]

Really? Why?

[Nick]

Oh, yeah. Why. Why would I thank her?

[Jose]

Well, this sets a positive tone. Immediately you're like, hey, thank you so much for that. I didn't even think to ask if I owed you any money. And then maybe guess what you think it's for? Rather than accusing her of what it's for, you're like disarming her with a compliment before you come in with a real question. Oh, my gosh.

[Nick]

I must have gotcha. Okay.

[Jose]

Have been a wedding gift.

[Brooke]

I mean, it could get you the answers you want of what it's for. Yeah, but it definitely doesn't get you out of pain for it.

[Jose]

Yeah, you're paying, like, but one step at a time. Keep her happy. Keep the vibes positive. What do you think you feel like that's helping you out before you make your call here?

[Nick]

Yeah, I guess so. I'm still very confused on why I got a bill. I guess I would all figure out.

[Jose]

In a moment, but we've given you the tools to be able to hopefully handle this conversation without making it too awkward between you and Dana.

[Brooke]

I'm so curious how you're going to feel after you hear her answers.

[Jose]

And I wonder what the answer is.75.

[Brooke]

Each is a pretty good deal for a wedding. Just saying. Alexis.

[Jose]

You'Re lucky that she didn't invoice you to pay for her dress also, so count your blessings. But we're going to dial her number right now. Yeah, hopefully she picks up and you can make your awkward call. But here you go.

[Dana]

Hello?

[Nick]

Hey, Dana, it's Nick. How you doing? Hi, Nick.

[Dana]

I'm great. It's great to hear from you.

[Nick]

You, too. How's everything going?

[Dana]

It's going pretty well. Just working like usual, as you know.

[Nick]

Yep. Yep. Just another day on the grind.

[Dana]

So, what's up? Are we still getting together for lunch today or.

[Nick]

Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I had a great time the other night, and I want to thank you first for the invite in the party. I had a great time, and I just. I kind of apologize for not asking what I owed for the event because I know I got that invoice, so I didn't know. Wanted to find out more. Like, what's going on.

[Dana]

Oh, yeah. Well, you know, the bride, she sent me an invoice and actually charged me $75 for each of us.

[Nick]

Oh, wow.

[Dana]

You probably wanted to know that.

[Nick]

Yeah. Just kind of came out of nowhere. Usually when you go to a wedding, you don't, you know, if someone's taking you, you don't really think about paying, so. But I also just. I should have asked if I, you know, owed anything because I love hanging out with you. And, you know, I never want to draw in between that.

[Dana]

You know, I mean, maybe I read the situation wrong. I mean, I kind of thought that we were on a date. And typically, whenever I go on dates, guys will usually pay. Are you saying you wouldn't want to pay if we were on a date?

[Nick]

If it was a date, I think it would be different. I just kind of. You kind of invited me, and I didn't know if it was. You were considering it a date or if it was. I don't know, just kind of came out of left field. A little context probably would have helped.

[Dana]

You know, that's interesting. It kind of feels like you're criticizing how I handled it.

[Nick]

Not trying to criticize, just kind of thinking out loud and just trying to get some more information, you know?

[Dana]

Well, ever since I broke up with my boyfriend, I've been on quite a few other dates. And guys are just notoriously cheap. And that's why I'm just so glad that I'm getting to spend time with you, you know? You have so much integrity, and you really know how to treat a woman.

[Nick]

Well, I appreciate that.

[Dana]

So if you wanted to spend more than 150. You know, I did have to Uber home that night, and there were just a couple other expenses.

[Nick]

Oh, man.

[Dana]

Nick, you're not saying a lot. Is there a problem? Like, what's going on?

[Nick]

So that's a little outlandish. It's a little crazy.

[Dana]

It's outlandish. It's outlandish to want to take care of me, to make sure that I get home safe. Like you wouldn't just want to spend a little extra money. Maybe you're not the person that I thought you were, Nick.

[Nick]

Fuck work.

[Brooke]

Oh, God. Oh, my gosh.

[Jose]

Nick.

[Brooke]

That is terrible. Hey, what is this?

[Jose]

Nick, right? Brooke?

[Brooke]

No, not a Nick.

[Dana]

Hey, what's going on? Who is that?

[Brooke]

Hello? That was so manipulative, Dana.

[Jose]

Oh, my God. We're all very impressed with you, Dana, because impresses the world.

[Nick]

Yeah.

[Jose]

You're on a radio show right now called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning. Hi.

[Dana]

A radio show?

[Brooke]

Yeah. Nick's there, too.

[Dana]

Nick, why would you do this? This is between you and me. Why would you call a radio show? What is happening?

[Nick]

I just kind of was taken off guard. I was kind of confused on the whole situation, and I needed help. I called them to help me because I really like you and I wanted to continue our relationship, and I didn't want to make it awkward.

[Dana]

So you don't like me enough to pay for my Uber to get home safe. So I guess that's clear enough.

[Brooke]

What?

[Jose]

Okay.

[Jordan]

Are you gonna go to the wedding.

[Brooke]

And Uber home regardless? He was there, Jaden. How does that have any indication on whether or not he likes you? You guys work at the same place. You probably around the same amount of money. Like.

[Jose]

Yeah, it's true.

[Brooke]

Pay for yourself.

[Dana]

First of all, I don't know who the hell you are. And certain women have standards. It sounds like you have none.

[Brooke]

No, certain women have independence, and you need some.

[Dana]

Excuse me. No. Do you know what year it is, Grandma? Women are supposed to be taken care of.

[Brooke]

Taken care of. Okay, we're back into the 1910s.

[Jose]

Enough of the Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps.

[Brooke]

It's not that. Pay for. You invited him to the wedding.

[Jose]

Let us pull your bootstraps. We want to lift you to greatness.

[Brooke]

That's better.

[Jose]

Okay.

[Nick]

Hey. So, yeah, these people were trying to give me a hand, but, you know, I'm sorry, Dana. I want to take responsibility for it, you know? Yeah.

[Jose]

That's nice. That's really nice.

[Nick]

I could have been better.

[Brooke]

Oh, why are you taking. Why are you taking blame for this?

[Nick]

I mean, Brooke, you're ganging up on her. You're ganging up on the team. And me, I came here as a guest. I don't have to put up with this.

[Brooke]

I'm trying to stand up for you.

[Jose]

No, he does. He wants to stand up for Dana because he was her date.

[Brooke]

And so, at the beginning, this is what you want.

[Dana]

That is how women should be treated. Thank you, Nick.

[Jose]

Okay, we're coming to an agreement here. So at the start of this, I suggested you eat the $150, but it sounds like you need to do a little bit more. How much money are you willing to toss towards her in Venmo to prove how good of a date you are?

[Nick]

Whatever she needs to feel comfortable here.

[Jose]

Wow.

[Brooke]

You're just.

[Jose]

What, a good guy.

[Brooke]

You're just buying her affection at this point. That is not worth it. It won't last in the end.

[Jose]

But, Brooke, you're not dating anymore. I don't think you have any. You. You checked out 13 years ago from this world with my 70 wine to cancer as payment for that.

[Brooke]

So, you know, after this, I'm venmoing you a charge for attending my wedding. That's just how it's gonna be.

[Jose]

Nick, you're gonna cover that cause for me, right?

[Nick]

Bro it I don't have you, but I do have Dana. Dana, you and I are good. Oh, wow.

[Jose]

What a gentleman. Dana, you landed a good one there. Yeah, chivalry isn't dead.

[Brooke]

What? Romance.

[Dana]

Nick, don't listen to him. I'll see you at lunch. You're paying.

[Brooke]

Okay, now you actually do sound like Jeffrey.

[Jose]

You should be so lucky. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

[Jordan]

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[Jose]

We don't have Dana on the phone with us anymore, but it sounds like Dana was used to more of the traditional style of a relationship where all the men are expected to pay for dates. And that's not what everybody wants, but it's probably how she was raised and what she is hoping for in a relationship.

[Brooke]

It just sounds like she's cheap to me. She won't even pay her own bill at her friend's wedding. I think that she knew that her friends were gonna charge for that wedding and she had to. She had to find a sucker to pay for it. Yeah, that's what I think that's possible.

[Jose]

Sure. Or it could just be like she was saying that's how she was raised and that's what she expects from a guy.

[Brooke]

Consider a date too.

[Jose]

He wasn't sure, but he heard Dana's explanation and then he eventually came around on it.

[Brooke]

Eventually came around? He cowered. He cowered to her like every woman.

[Jose]

Woman wants a good man to do. As long as expectations are laid out ahead of time, it's really up to Nick to say yes or no.

[Brooke]

Well, he does finally know and we did help him with that. Yeah, for sure.

[Jose]

Because it's his life and he chose to pay for it. Yeah, and for her life too. And that's true happiness. So hopefully we helped him achieve something that he felt was positive.

[Brooke]

I'm glad you're taking such a noble stance on this.

[Jose]

Well you know, I'm just trying to play the middle.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jose]

So we'll try to do that for you. If you need help with your awkward lives, email the show and if you haven't already, hit subscribe on that subscribe button.

[Brooke]

Thank you.

[Jordan]

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[Jose]

He never thought he was going to get caught. And I just looked at my computer screen, I was just like, ah, gotcha. This technology's already solving so many cases.

[Jordan]

Listen to America's Crime Lab on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Jose]

I'm Bob Crawford, host of American History Hotline, a different type of podcast. You, the listener, ask the questions.

[Jordan]

Did George Washington really cut down a cherry tree?

[Brooke]

Were JFK and Marilyn Monroe having an affair?

[Jose]

And I find the answers. I'm so glad you asked me this question.

[Brooke]

This is such a ridiculous story.

[Nick]

You can listen to American History Hotline on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or.

[Jose]

Wherever you get your podcasts.