Blind Love Is? Brad, Dee & Alexis - Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update

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Summary

Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update

Episode: "Blind Love Is? Brad, Dee & Alexis"

Released: May 7, 2026
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode features a special "Blind Love Is" edition (their radio version of "Love Is Blind"), where two listeners—Brad and Dee—are connected live on air to see if they have romantic chemistry without having seen or previously talked to each other. The segment involves a creative Q&A, playful improv role-play, and honest reactions from both the cast and the participants. Unexpectedly, the episode takes a dramatic and humorous turn when Brad reveals he’s more interested in one of the show hosts than his blind date, leading to an awkward, funny, and revealing on-air attempt at wooing co-host Alexis.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction to "Blind Love Is" (04:34 – 05:46)

The hosts explain the premise: two strangers meeting for the first time via radio, aiming to test for "audio chemistry".
Launches as a birthday special for co-host Alexis.
Light introductions, with playful banter about their voices not matching their appearances.

2. Meet the Contestants: Brad & Dee (06:00 – 12:20)

Brad: Warehouse worker and part-time supervisor, proud of his long beard and quirky abilities (like naming gas station snacks alphabetically).
Dee: Esthetician, known for her “sexy” way of saying “pretzel”.

Notable exchange:

Dee: “In the past, guys have told me I say the word pretzel... Sexy pretzel.” (07:39)
Brad: “Okay, could you say that again?” (07:48)
Dee: (whispers seductively) “Pretzel.”
Brad: "Okay, I can see what they're saying." (07:55)

Q&A and Playful Improv (06:35 – 12:20)

Brad and Dee answer unique, sometimes awkward questions about each other's quirks and hypothetical "green flags".
Improv scenario: deciding between burgers or Chinese food, using pet names.
- Dee jokingly admits to stealing chopsticks from Chinese restaurants while Brad warns about MSG. (10:37 – 11:45)
- Hosts enjoy their banter, with Jeff joking: “Dating a klepto is kind of fun.” (12:07)
The audience is then invited to vote via text on whether the couple should keep chatting (“more”) or move on (“next”). (12:30 – 12:50)

3. Surprise Twist: Brad Shoots His Shot at Alexis (13:21 – 19:51)

Post-break, the hosts reveal that even though listeners want Brad and Dee to continue, Brad confesses:
- Brad: “I'd actually like to see if I was compatible with the young lady from the show… Alexis.” (13:40 – 14:00)
Awkward live shift: Brad and Alexis take over the "Blind Love Is" segment.

Alexis & Brad: The Semi-Blind Date (15:05 – 19:51)

The conversation is full of nervous energy and playful sarcasm.
Brad asks Alexis classic dating questions:
- What do you do on a date that you think is smooth but might not be? (15:22)
  - Alexis: "I pretend I'm going to pay sometimes… maybe I take a photo of them for my friends."
- What would annoy you on a call like this?
  - Alexis: “If you talk over me, if you just talk about yourself, if… you talk about your ex or you used to play a sport in high school…” (16:35)
- Kissing style in three words?
  - Alexis: "Juicy," "fat," and "good lips? Not like a peck… good."
  - Brad: "Wet, dangerous and unforgettable." (18:22)
Banter about dangerous kisses sparks laughter, with Jeff saying: "You might contract something when you're done with this kiss." (18:31)
The room acknowledges the chaotic chemistry (“I am dying right now.” —Jeffrey, 18:43).

4. Closure & Aftermath (21:09 – 21:52)

In a final twist, Brad says he didn't feel a connection with Alexis after all, and wants to try connecting with host Brooke next time.
- Jeff: "Brad said no to Alexis. He wants to try Brooke next week." (21:28)
- Alexis: “Hope it works out for you, bro.” (21:51)
Jokes about Brooke “stealing” Alexis's man continue, keeping the tone light and playful.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“In the past, guys have told me I say the word pretzel... Sexy pretzel.”
– Dee (07:39)
“I think I like to say ‘this is fun’ out loud on the date, so there’s no confusion about whether or not I think it’s a good time.”
– Brad (15:59)
“Wet, dangerous and unforgettable.”
– Brad, describing his kissing style (18:22)
“You might contract something when you’re done with this kiss.”
– Jeff, riffing on Brad’s kissing description (18:31)
“I miss Dee. Can we get her back?”
– Alexis, after the awkward flirting segment with Brad (20:02)
“Brad said no to Alexis. He wants to try Brooke next week.”
– Jeff (21:28)

Timestamps for Key Segments

[04:34 – 05:46] — Introduction & explanation of "Blind Love Is"
[06:00 – 12:20] — Brad & Dee Q&A, improv, and audience voting
[13:21 – 14:01] — Brad asks to be matched with Alexis
[15:05 – 19:51] — Alexis & Brad's semi-blind “date”: rapid-fire questions, flirting fails, and kiss talk
[21:09 – 21:52] — Brad rejects Alexis, wants Brooke; cast reacts with humor

Host & Show Tone

The episode is playful, fast-paced, and self-deprecating—the hosts lean into the awkwardness of blind radio dates.
The banter is heavy with sarcasm, jokes about relationships and flirting, and friendly teasing.
The overall atmosphere is light-hearted, prioritizing entertainment and quirky comedic observations from both listeners and hosts.

Final Thoughts

This "Blind Love Is" episode is a rollercoaster of dating-game chaos, featuring everything from unexpectedly flirty snack talk to a surprise "host swap." Packed with cringeworthy and funny moments, the cast's self-awareness and willingness to mock themselves (and their listeners) make for a genuinely entertaining listen—even if true love proves elusive, as always.