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Jeffrey
Oh, today gets a little spicy. Hey, it's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Welcome to the second day, Alexis.
Brooke
She doesn't like spice.
Jeffrey
True. I like today's though actually, it was a little messy today.
Brooke
Wait a minute.
Jeffrey
Yeah, I like that. And on Tuesdays, we do do the awkward Tuesday phone call. And you know what? In honor of it, why don't you just share with us in the comments the most embarrassing thing your family member has posted on social media. You know, it'll make our listener feel better. I think it really will be freaking out. Yeah, and we love reading the comments. We love living in the comments. What do you see, Alexis? Sean, Andrew said, found you on TikTok and I've been listening to you ever since. I even recommended you to my boss and she loves you. Oh, well, you better give him a raise.
Brooke
Yeah, okay.
Jeffrey
He really does. And he's got good taste.
Brooke
Well, he could have got himself fired. That was risky.
Jeffrey
I know. 50. 50 there. All right, let's get your Awkward Tuesday started right now.
Brooke
Parents never post anything embarrassing on social media, right, Alexis?
Jeffrey
No, I love every photo my mom takes where she looks better than me in it.
Brooke
In fact, go to my mom's Facebook page right now and you'll see nothing but wholesome, Non politically motivated 14 paragraph rants about how happy she is with the state of the world.
Jeffrey
Yeah, she just loves this country.
Peter
He sure does.
Brooke
But one of our listeners is freaking out over what his new stepmom just put up online. And according to him, it's not just concerning, but has potential to literally ruin their entire family's dynamic.
Jeffrey
Whoa.
Brooke
Unless he can convince her to maybe take it down.
Jeffrey
Yikes.
Brooke
You're gonna hear why it's so controversial while we attempt to give our best advice in your brand new Awkward Tuesday phone call right after this. It's awkward.
Alexis
It's.
Brooke
It's Awkward Tuesday phone call. Awkward family dynamics isn't a new concept. No, families have been making things weird with each other for centuries. Yeah, like in the 1500s when King Henry VIII was literally beheading his exes while his children argued over who got the bigger turkey leg at the wake. So, yeah, nothing new there. But in the modern digital age, we've unlocked brand new ways to make things uncomfortable with your family. Which brings us to today's call. One of our listeners, Peter, has reached out because he's facing a particularly distressing issue with a member of his own household, and he needs our help with it. So, Peter, welcome to the show.
Peter
Hey, guys. How you doing?
Jeffrey
Sounds like better than you.
Brooke
Ouch. Well, I mean, sucks to be you, Peter.
Jeffrey
Nothing like having to call a radio station for family drama. It must be serious. Yeah, it kind of sounds a yes.
Peter
Okay.
Brooke
All right, Peter, we're here to support you despite the tone of how we started this segment, but tell us what's going on in your family life that made you reach out.
Peter
Here's the deal. My. My parents separated about eight years ago. That's fine. I think they're better off separated. But, yeah, last year, my dad was telling us that he started dating somebody, which was kind of shocking. I mean, he's. He's older.
Jeffrey
Dads usually are older.
Peter
Yeah, no, I mean. I mean, like, post 60.
Brooke
Right.
Peter
That was the first shocking thing. But then the second shocking thing was we finally meet this woman, and it turns out that she is my age.
Jeffrey
Oh, how are you in your 20s or your 30s?
Peter
I'm 25 years younger than my father.
Jeffrey
Okay, okay, dog. You slide, dog. Hold on.
Brooke
That's cute. But are you worried she's taking advantage.
Jeffrey
Of your father, or is it just awkward to call her mom? Yeah, where a lot of things.
Brooke
Tell us. We're speculating a lot. Tell us where your head is at.
Peter
I mean, when I met her, I thought. I mean, she's obviously. My dad seems really happy with her, which is great. That's the most important thing. That's good. But it was just. It's just really weird that they ended up. I mean, they got married and.
Jeffrey
What? They got married.
Peter
Oh, wow. Yeah.
Brooke
That is mom now, when you like what you like.
Peter
Well, it's interesting you guys make that joke because she makes those jokes about how she's my mom now and all that kind of thing, and that just. It really makes me uncomfortable. But.
Brooke
Oh, yeah, if you're not in on the joke, then it's not for you.
Jeffrey
Yeah, she's trying to, like, lean in and be funny. Probably because she's a little uncomfortable, too, right? Like.
Peter
Yeah, I mean, it's just. I mean, I didn't really get to know her that much before they got married either. But he's a grown man. He can do what he wants.
Brooke
Yeah.
Peter
But anyway, we fast forward to recently, and one of my friends, he sends me a text saying, hey, have you seen your stepmom's Instagram post.
Brooke
Uh oh, this is not good. Why? It's not like an apple pie that she just baked, I'm assuming. What is he talking about?
Peter
Her latest photo is a thirst trap kind of photo.
Jeffrey
Well yeah, what's wrong with that? She's in her 20s, she's feeling good about herself.
Peter
Well, I mean that's fine if she wasn't married to a 60 something year old man.
Jeffrey
So like if you're married you can't post pretty pictures of yourself. And if your dad doesn't care, why do you care?
Peter
That's the thing is he's like not on social media. I don't even think he knows. I mean this is something that a single girl in their twenties would be doing. A single girl be doing is to get attention from other men.
Jeffrey
I think you need to grow up and understand that wives can also post hot photos.
Brooke
I don't think he's saying that the wife isn't allowed to post a hot photo. He's saying that his father might have an issue with her doing it.
Jeffrey
But you don't know that she's already showed him the pic or that he's approved of it or any like, not even approved. It's also like he likes it. Listen, I have a hot mom. Sometimes people are just hot and they can't stop themselves from being hot.
Peter
You know, and I understand that she is an attractive woman. I'm not saying that she can't be proud of being attractive. It's just maybe I'm not explaining this well enough. These photos are like bordering on inappropriate. I mean it's not quite only fans level, but it's, it's close.
Brooke
Okay, got it. It's especially for someone who's in a brand new marriage with an older man to like immediately turn around and start posting photos that a bunch of other guys are liking without the new husband knowing cause an issue in the family new marriage.
Jeffrey
I think more than anything it's probably uncomfy that you find your stepmom hot.
Peter
Yeah, look, I, I didn't say hot, I said attractive.
Jeffrey
Yeah, you could say she's hot and your guy friends follow her and send you the pics of her. That's weirder.
Peter
I just don't want to hear words like smilth. I don't want to hear these smil.
Brooke
Are you hearing the word smil?
Jeffrey
Dude, your friends are going to stand for stepmom.
Brooke
Ah, sorry. Well, clearly this is something that's bothering you and you're worried that it would affect your dad so what are you hoping to do with your awkward Tuesday ph call here?
Peter
I don't want to cause drama. I just. I want to be really respectful and encourage her politely to maybe either take it down or tone it down, because I don't think she understands that it could be uncomfortable for other people, not just me, like, the whole family.
Brooke
I think Alexis brought up a good point. You may call. And she's like, oh, I showed it to him, and he said, I can post it, and this call is never going to hit the air.
Jeffrey
He said, yeah, we're never going to use permission anyways. Okay, well, I mean, it makes him uncomfortable no matter what the dad says. I mean, that's the thing.
Brooke
Like, if the dad's comfortable, then he's just got to stay uncomfortable. I mean, and so we need their relationship. We need to give you advice on how to respectfully have the conversation with your new stepmom that her thirst trap photos might be making people in the family feel uncomfortable.
Peter
I mean, like I said, I don't think it's just me, but I really am looking out for my father. I don't think that he would. He would appreciate it. I really don't think he knows about it.
Brooke
Okay, we'll find out when we come back. We'll give you our advice and let you call your hot smilth mom, and we'll let you make your awkward Tuesday phone call.
Jeffrey
She's the same age.
Brooke
You're the one who said it.
Jeffrey
I mean, it's funny with us.
Brooke
Okay, we'll let you say that to your mom coming up right after this. Not mom. Not. Yeah, not mom. Okay, yeah, stepmom, sure. We'll do it after this. It's awkward.
Alexis
It's Tuesday.
Brooke
It's awkward. Tuesday phone call. Well, this is a new one for us for sure. Our listeners. Peter told us about an interesting family dynamic that he's dealing with where his dad got remarried last year to a woman 25 years younger, about the same age as Peter himself, which obviously, that's a little bit uncomfortable, he said, but he's managing. The really weird part, though, just came up when Peter's buddies sent him texts and photos of his new stepmom's Instagram.
Jeffrey
Dude, that's so ruthless.
Brooke
It's because she's posting some salacious photos of herself on there.
Peter
What a word here.
Brooke
And Peter is worried about two things. One, his dad is not on social media and probably doesn't know that his new young wife is doing this, so he's trying to protect his father. And his father's feelings. And two, besides his dad, what would the rest of their family think about this? Because it could cause family drama, and his new stepmom might not realize the impact that it has.
Jeffrey
So Peter just feels uncomfortable?
Brooke
Everybody does.
Jeffrey
That's the thing.
Brooke
So, Peter, he doesn't want to sound judgmental or rude about this. He just wants to politely bring it up to his new stepmom. And how does he do it? Respectfully, Brooke, go ahead. You have the floor.
Jeffrey
We gotta stop calling him. Her. His stepmom. I know technically that's true, but it's not like she's a mother figure in his life.
Brooke
What's a better term for her that you would feel appropriate with?
Jeffrey
His. His dad's new hot w. Yeah.
Peter
Wow.
Brooke
That's so much.
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Peter
Yeah.
Brooke
I mean, are you comfortable with calling that your dad's new hot wife?
Peter
I'll stick to calling her Alyssa. Thank you, Alyssa.
Brooke
Okay, Brooke, what's your advice?
Jeffrey
I think the way you need to approach this is Alyssa obviously loves your father, and anyone who loves someone wants to be accepted by that person's family. So I think you take it as the angle. As like, hey, just a heads up. I'm getting a lot of crap about this photo from my buddies. It's very attractive. You look great. But I just want to let you know that maybe my family wouldn't be as cool as I am with it. You know what I mean?
Brooke
I love the photos. I think you look sexy. But the rest of my family, they're not as cool as me. I forwarded it to 10 people.
Jeffrey
You don't need to go that far. But just go the angle of, like, you're trying to be a little protective. Yeah, like blame the grandma or something. Not you. Okay, good.
Brooke
That's actually pretty good advice. So, Peter, lockdown that in Jose. What do you think? So you gotta think from her perspective, right? On Instagram, every person in the world, every guy, is just telling her she's gorgeous. All her girlfriends in her life tell her she slays and she's pretty. So you may be the first person that brings up that this is a little inappropriate, and you just need to be cautious about it.
Jeffrey
Oh, that's a good point.
Peter
I mean, I. I can't imagine that I'm the first person to tell her that. Maybe she should. I can't imagine that.
Jeffrey
I bet that's actually true. I. I am going to imagine that that is actually true, but you need.
Brooke
Consider that as a possibility. This might be the first time she's ever got any different feedback on these photos, so. Yeah, but she mean not like that, too.
Jeffrey
Yeah, it's something to be wary of for sure.
Brooke
Yeah, we'll just keep that in mind, and we'll back away, let you make your awkward call.
Peter
Thank you.
Brooke
All right, man. Here we go.
Peter
Hello? Hi, Alyssa, It's Peter. How you doing?
Alexis
Oh, I didn't. I didn't realize it was you. I thought I saved you on my phone, but I didn't recognize the number. What's up?
Peter
Oh, yeah, yeah. This is a new phone number. It's okay, you can save this one in. But I wanted to call because. Mean, this is a little awkward for me to say, but one of my friends brought something up to me recently.
Alexis
Okay.
Peter
Yeah, they. They saw a photo that you posted on Instagram recently, and they told me I should take a look at it because it was. I don't know.
Alexis
Hey, Peter. Sorry, sorry. Can you hold on a second? I just got to take something out of the oven.
Peter
You don't even cook. Okay.
Alexis
All right, Sorry. Sorry. I'm here. Okay. So, what. What happened? What's with your friend?
Peter
Yeah, so this is kind of uncomfortable for me to talk about. Agree with you especially, but my friend thought that your photos might be a little. Problematic is the right word, but what do you mean?
Alexis
What. What photos?
Peter
Yeah, you're married to my dad now, and those types of photos might be viewed as inappropriate.
Alexis
Inappropriate how?
Peter
Oh, look, I don't want to get into the specifics about it. I just. God, it's just. Oh, my God.
Alexis
All right, well, you called me to complain about them, so something in particular that you find wrong with them? So just tell me.
Peter
Look, it's not just me. I'm also trying to look out for you and for my dad. Like, you're my family now, and I'm not going to call you my mom. You do that. But you shouldn't be posting Thirst Trap photos for everyone to see.
Alexis
Wait, hold on. You think those are Thirst Trap photos?
Peter
I mean, you're barely wearing anything in those photos.
Alexis
Do you want to see a Thirst Trap photo? I mean, I'll send you a Thirst Trap photo.
Peter
No, I don't. Alyssa, I don't want to see anything that. I've seen enough. I don't need to see more.
Alexis
Those are tame compared to, like, what I was posting online two years ago.
Peter
Okay, okay. To hear that, I think about how maybe my dad would feel because he is not on social media or anything, and if he was, to find out that his young, pretty Wife was putting pictures of herself like that online. I don't think he would appreciate it. And you'd feel weird about it. And, like, you're looking for other men still.
Alexis
Wow. Okay. Clearly you don't know your father, like, at all.
Peter
I think I know him pretty well. I knew him long before you did, actually.
Alexis
So Peter, he's the one who took those photos, like, he told me to post them online.
Jeffrey
Who takes the photos in a relationship? Really? You gotta train the guy.
Brooke
He's gotta get the right angle, too. You need some assistance with that?
Jeffrey
I love Alyssa.
Brooke
Oh, my God.
Alexis
Wait, who are all these people? What is happening?
Brooke
Yeah, these people. Alyssa is a radio show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning, a show that you're on right now.
Jeffrey
And you handled that so well.
Alexis
Like, this was a radio call. Peter, what are you doing?
Brooke
Yeah, this is a segment we do called Awkward Tuesday phone call. Peter reached out to us because he didn't know the right way to have this conversation with you. That the photos that you posted online might make his dad and some other people in his family feel a little bit uncomfortable.
Jeffrey
We keep saying that, but really, it's just making Peter uncomfortable. Really? What's happening? Peter doesn't know how obviously anyone else feels, including his father. His father is the one that told her to do it.
Brooke
Peter, you're thoughts on what you just heard?
Peter
I can't imagine that he would do that. Maybe if they were private, like, for you and him. I can't imagine. Yeah, put it out for the world.
Jeffrey
Maybe your dad's just. Your dad's a confident man. Obviously, I wouldn't.
Brooke
You know, he doesn't understand social media, so he's like, sure, post it.
Peter
I don't know.
Brooke
He doesn't know millions of people.
Alexis
Yeah, he definitely knows social media. Like, obviously, he looks at my social media with me and we're laughing at the comments.
Brooke
Oh, he fully is aware.
Peter
I can't imagine that he would. My father's an accountant. He's a. He's a. A pragmatic man.
Jeffrey
Well, hey, my hot mother is an accountant. And she will tell you, accounting can be very sexy.
Brooke
A lot of repressed emotions there then to come out. Now your dad is in his second stage of life. He's exploring a whole new side of himself, it sounds like.
Alexis
Yeah, he's. He's into photography now.
Jeffrey
Cool.
Alexis
Like, he's always wanted to do photography, and so I'm helping him out. It's like a passion project.
Brooke
You're like a hot sunset to him.
Jeffrey
That's awesome. You're his muse. I mean that's really good for you, Alyssa.
Peter
I mean, good for you that you. You look young now and you look attractive now and you can do that and be you.
Brooke
It's clearly a lot for Peter to process. He didn't understand the dynamics that were going on.
Jeffrey
We just don't follow her insta for a little bit.
Brooke
Yeah, that might be a solution if.
Alexis
It makes you feel more comfortable. I could maybe make my profile private. Oh, you know, basically so your creepy friends can't look at it.
Brooke
Wow, that's a big compromise. That's unnecessary.
Jeffrey
I like how she calls him his creepy friend. They deserve that. Ye.
Peter
Okay.
Brooke
That sucks for all of us. But Peter, would that make you feel more comfortable?
Peter
I feel more comfortable about it and I think that. I think that would help the family if they were to.
Jeffrey
She really is a protective stepmom.
Brooke
Wow. Alyssa, mom of the year.
Alexis
And I'll make sure Peter. We have another photo shoot scheduled for next weekend, so I'll make sure it's private by them.
Peter
Do what you want. I don't need to hear about them. Please.
Brooke
Peter supports you 100%. Alyssa.
Jeffrey
Even I want to follow her.
Peter
I know.
Brooke
We all know. Probably already do.
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Got a text into 78592. It says I want to be in Peter's stepmom's videos. Can you pass my number on to her? I think that's the exact opposite of what Peter's goal was entering this call. But hey, hey, you snooze, you lose. Pete. You were given the chance, you declined. Now we're offering it up to our listeners.
Jeffrey
Dude, Peter, stepmom and Stacey's mom, you know they're like one of the same.
Brooke
Oh yeah, yeah. Can we just say for the record that it's not anybody's place to say what any person should or should not be posting of themselves online.
Jeffrey
Now you're gonna say it now.
Brooke
I want to say.
Jeffrey
But I'm glad you've come to that.
Brooke
It is if the hot young moms want to post photos of themselves, for God's sakes, do not stop them. What are you crazy? Let the hot moms post. And the hot dads, and the ugly moms. And the ugly dads too.
Jeffrey
All the milfs, all the smils, everybody.
Brooke
Can post whatever they want. We need all those photos and we also need you to help us get content. So if you're dealing with any awkwardness in your life, email the show. We can call that person and help you through it.
Jeffrey
And also follow our social media. You're not going to find any hotness. No thirst traps there. But Jeffrey, it is Ryan here and.
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Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update
Episode: Awkward Tuesday: Stepmom Thirst Trap
Release Date: July 15, 2025
In the episode titled "Awkward Tuesday: Stepmom Thirst Trap," hosts Brooke and Jeffrey from Boooke and Jeffrey in the Morning delve into a sensitive and relatable family dynamic involving social media and blended families. The episode, released on July 15, 2025, centers around a listener named Peter who seeks advice on handling his discomfort with his father's new marriage and his new stepmom's provocative social media presence. The hosts offer insights, share their own experiences, and navigate the complexities of modern family relationships in the digital age.
Peter begins by explaining his family's circumstances:
[05:41] Peter: "My parents separated about eight years ago. That's fine. I think they're better off separated. But last year, my dad started dating somebody, which was kind of shocking. I mean, he's older—post 60."
Peter's main concern arises from his new stepmom's social media activity:
[07:00] Peter: "These photos are like bordering on inappropriate. It’s not quite OnlyFans level, but it’s close."
Brooke and Jeffrey engage in a thoughtful discussion to provide Peter with constructive advice.
They emphasize considering Alyssa's intentions and feelings:
[13:25] Brooke: "Think from her perspective. On Instagram, every person in the world, every guy, is just telling her she's gorgeous. She may not have received this feedback before."
The hosts suggest strategies for Peter to address the issue without causing drama:
[12:17] Jeffrey: "Approach her by saying you're trying to be protective and express that some family members might feel uncomfortable."
They discuss the importance of setting personal boundaries while respecting Alyssa's autonomy:
[12:22] Brooke: "She’s trying to be funny, probably because she's a little uncomfortable too. You need to respectfully discuss how her posts could be affecting others."
In a live segment, Peter attempts to address his concerns directly with Alyssa through a phone call. The interaction unfolds awkwardly, highlighting the challenges of managing blended family relationships in real-time.
[14:26] Peter: "Hello? Hi, Alyssa, it's Peter. How you doing?"
Alyssa responds, initially unaware of Peter's identity, leading to humorous confusion.
[15:00] Peter: "I wanted to call because one of my friends brought something up to me recently about your Instagram photos. I just wanted to discuss how they might be making our family feel uncomfortable."
Alyssa misunderstands Peter's intentions, thinking he's criticizing her:
[16:58] Alexis/Alyssa: "You think those are Thirst Trap photos? I mean, I'll send you a Thirst Trap photo."
Peter attempts to clarify but faces resistance as Alyssa reveals a humorous twist—that she is, in fact, on the radio show.
[17:54] Alexis/Alyssa: "Wait, who are all these people? What is happening?"
Brooke and Jeffrey step in to explain the situation, making light of the misunderstanding while reiterating the importance of the conversation.
[18:08] Brooke: "This is a segment we do called Awkward Tuesday phone call... That the photos you posted online might make your dad and some other people in your family feel a little bit uncomfortable."
The call ends without a clear resolution, leaving Peter and the hosts to reflect on the complexities of addressing personal issues within a blended family.
[19:53] Brooke: "If it makes you feel more comfortable, I could maybe make my profile private."
[20:15] Peter: "I think that would help the family if they were to."
Post-call, Brooke and Jeffrey discuss the episode's outcome, emphasizing lessons learned:
[23:22] Jeffrey: "It's not anybody's place to say what any person should or should not be posting of themselves online."
[23:39] Jeffrey: "Now you're gonna say it now."
The episode "Awkward Tuesday: Stepmom Thirst Trap" sheds light on the delicate balance between personal expression and family dynamics in the age of social media. Through Peter's genuine struggle and the hosts' empathetic advice, listeners gain insights into handling similar situations with tact and respect. Brooke and Jeffrey successfully blend humor with meaningful dialogue, offering a relatable and engaging exploration of modern family relationships.
Notable Quotes:
Peter on Stepmom's Age Difference:
[06:02] Peter: "That was the first shocking thing. But then the second shocking thing was we finally meet this woman, and it turns out that she is my age."
Brooke on Approaching the Conversation:
[12:17] Jeffrey: "Approach her by saying you're trying to be protective and express that some family members might feel uncomfortable."
Alyssa's Defensive Stance:
[16:42] Peter: "Alyssa, I don't want to see anything that I've seen enough. I don't need to see more."
Hosts on Social Media Autonomy:
[23:22] Jeffrey: "It's not anybody's place to say what any person should or should not be posting of themselves online."
This episode serves as a valuable resource for anyone navigating the complexities of blended families and the impact of social media on personal relationships. Brooke and Jeffrey's approachable and compassionate hosting style makes the discussion both entertaining and enlightening.