Blind Love Is? Kissing Animals + Serenade Escapade

Summary

Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Blind Love Is? Kissing Animals + Serenade Escapade
Release Date: July 10, 2025

In this lively episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update, the hosts delve into their unique take on matchmaking with their signature segment, "Blind Love is." This edition introduces creative twists and engaging interactions aimed at fostering romantic connections between listeners. Below is a detailed breakdown of the episode's key points, discussions, insights, and conclusions.

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1. Introduction to "Blind Love is" Segment

Jeffrey kicks off the segment by explaining the premise of their version of the popular Netflix show "Love is Blind." Unlike the TV show, Brooke and Jeffrey host live matchmaking dates on the radio, allowing listeners to watch two individuals connect without seeing each other initially.

Jeffrey [01:00]: "It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And this is a second date podcast. But every Thursday you're getting something just a little bit different from our show."

Jose adds a humorous touch, highlighting previous attempts and setting the stage for new developments.

Jose [01:47]: "For the last few months, we've been trying a radio knockoff version of the Netflix show Love is Blind."

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2. First Couple: Christina and Gabriel

a. Introduction and Setup

The first participants, Christina and Gabriel, are introduced as individuals seeking a second chance at romance through the show. They have prepared creative questions to break the ice, setting a unique tone for their interaction.

Jose [03:28]: "We have two brand new people on the phone right now. Their names are Christina and Gabriel..."

b. The Conversation: Creative Questions

Christina and Gabriel engage in a quirky Q&A session, answering unconventional questions designed to reveal their personalities and potential compatibility.

• Kissing Animals:
  Christina humorously muses about having a "longer tongue," choosing a giraffe as the animal she'd kiss.

  Christina [05:11]: "...maybe like a giraffe, maybe."

  Brooke follows up with her own playful response about liking chickens.

  Brooke [05:43]: "Probably a chicken. And I know that sounds bad, but chickens, they just peck and they don't have lips."

• Emotional Insights:
  The conversation shifts to more personal topics, such as the last time they cried.

  Christina [07:36]: "Probably when they said that Fraggle Rock was ending."

  Brooke [08:06]: "So actually, the last time was during COVID so I ran out of toilet paper."

c. Listener Voting and Outcome

After the exchange, listeners are invited to vote on whether Christina and Gabriel should continue their conversation. The majority votes against, leading to their departure from the show.

Brooke [09:53]: "...the listeners have heard enough about giraffe chicken makeouts. Weren't feeling it."

Jeffrey [10:23]: "We've officially ditched Christina and Gabriel..."

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3. Introducing the New Twist: Serenade Escapade with April and Paulie

a. Introduction of April and Paulie

With Christina and Gabriel moving on, Brooke and Jeffrey welcome a new couple, April and Paulie, introducing an exciting twist to the segment called "Serenade Escapade." This feature involves participants serenading each other to build a stronger emotional connection.

Jose [10:56]: "Instead of the usual four minutes to chat with each other... they're only going to have three. Oh, because at the very end, we're adding a new feature called Serenade Escapade."

b. The Conversation: First Questions

April and Paulie begin their interaction, but technical difficulties arise as April deals with a declined payment issue, causing interruptions.

April [12:34]: "I was just trying to... my car got declined for some reason, so I'm on the customer chat."

Jose [13:01]: "Just trying to work it out, focus on the segment."

c. Serenade Escapade: Attempts and Challenges

As the conversation progresses, the serenade segment commences. April attempts to sing a romantic song but is visibly stressed by her ongoing issues. Paulie also struggles to perform, leading to a less-than-ideal serenade session.

April [15:11]: "I'll hold."

April [15:27]: (Attempts to sing) "...calm down. Girl, you sweet like Fanta."

Brooke [16:52]: "I hate him."

d. Listener Voting and Outcome

Despite the effort, the performance fails to spark a romantic connection, and listeners vote against April and Paulie continuing their conversation.

Jose [18:44]: "Let the listeners decide."

Jeffrey [19:13]: "No, it's not."

Jose [19:14]: "...we just rejected April and Paulie."

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4. Conclusion and Audience Engagement

Brooke and Jeffrey wrap up the episode by reflecting on the outcomes of both matchmaking attempts. They encourage listeners to share their thoughts, root for favorites, or suggest new participants through their social media channels and website.

Jeffrey [19:14]: "When we got to the singing, I thought we might have peaked, but then it just nose dived real bad."

Brooke [19:56]: (Ad break)

Additionally, the hosts highlight audience feedback, sharing humorous and critical comments about the episode's matchmaking efforts.

Jeffrey [19:14]: "...one person said, Paulie's the biggest fail on the show in a long, long time."

They invite listeners to stay connected and participate in future episodes, maintaining an interactive and engaging community.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Jeffrey [07:12]: "When was the last time that you cried?"
• Christina [05:11]: "...maybe like a giraffe, maybe."
• Jose [10:56]: "We're adding a new feature called Serenade Escapade."
• April [12:34]: "My car got declined for some reason, so I'm on the customer chat."
• Ahmed [16:02]: "She owns it. So this is a tough one..."
• Jeffrey [19:13]: "When we got to the singing, I thought we might have peaked, but then it just nose dived real bad."

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Conclusion

This episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update offers an entertaining exploration of unconventional matchmaking methods, blending humor with heartfelt attempts at connection. While both matchmaking attempts faced challenges, the episode underscores the unpredictability and excitement inherent in finding love. Listeners are encouraged to engage, participate, and share their experiences, making each episode a communal journey toward second chances in romance.

Transcript

[Dennis Black]

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[Brooke]

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[Jeffrey]

Hey, a little something special for you today. It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And this is a second date podcast. But every Thursday you're getting something just a little bit different from our show. And I think we've had one of these, right? Yep, we have before. Okay. Blind Love is. Which is totally not a ripoff of a famous television reality show. Very original. Our own idea. Yep. Yeah. Well, I mean, what happens is sometimes listeners call in for help with their love life on our show and. And it just doesn't work out right. Like we can't get the person on the phone or that's usually actually the only reason they don't answer. So we get him to do this instead and go on basically a first date, a matchmaking date live on the radio. So which. Not awkward at all. No, no, no. Always works out great. So here it goes. It starts right now.

[Jose]

For the last few months, we've been trying a radio knockoff version of the Netflix show Love is Blind. Yeah, well, today it's happening again.

[Jeffrey]

Yes, I.

[Jose]

But this time there's a twist. And I promise you, the contestants never saw it coming. Even with Brooke's Sherlock Holmes magnifying glasses strapped onto her face, even she couldn't see this coming.

[Jeffrey]

I just get 2020 vision with them. They don't magnify anything for me.

[Jose]

You're gonna be just as shocked when you hear it. In a brand new blind Love Is. It's happening next. Netflix has the show Love is Blind, but we have our own edition called blind.

[Jeffrey]

I did like one for legal reasons. One of our listeners did text in the suggestion, love has glaucoma.

[Alexis]

Oh, I can't see very well.

[Jose]

Yeah, we'll consider it, but for now, it's blind. Love is okay. We've tried it a few times before with the same premise as Love is Blind. Two people who've never met before can't see each other. They just talk to see if a romantic connection sparks out of nowhere. And I want to go around the room real quick. Thumbs up, thumbs down, thumbs medium. For this segment. Alexis, where are your thumbs?

[Jeffrey]

Oh, I like this segment.

[Brooke]

It.

[Jose]

Okay, it was three options, and you didn't say any of them. Thumbs up is the translation. Brooke, where are your thumbs?

[Jeffrey]

I got one up, one down. Oh. You know, I feel like we've had some good couples.

[Jose]

That's what the thumbs medium was for.

[Jeffrey]

Those cancel each other out, bro. Okay, thumb sideways.

[Jose]

I regret this whole rating system.

[Alexis]

Sorry about the ladies.

[Jose]

Keep it easy for me. Jose, where your thumbs?

[Alexis]

Thumbs up, buddy. Thank you.

[Jose]

Wow. See how easy that was? So difficult.

[Alexis]

Ladies.

[Jeffrey]

Okay, listen, I didn't want to do thumbs up. Okay.

[Jose]

And play by the rules. Well, two people. Where's your thumb?

[Jeffrey]

Jeff?

[Jose]

Okay, I'm not gonna tell you where they're at, but. Yeah, we have two brand new people on the phone right now. Their names are Christina and Gabriel, and they both called in for second dates that we couldn't do for one reason or another. But they were up for trying this with us since they're both single. And other than last time, where we hear a lot of small talk for five straight minutes, we've asked them to do a little bit of homework.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, wait. On each other?

[Jose]

No, no. Just to be creative with the questions that they want to ask to each other.

[Jeffrey]

Prepare.

[Jose]

They've come prepared, and I can't wait to see how it goes. Let's just step back right now and put them on.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, remember, say hi or anything.

[Jose]

No, we need quiet in the room. We could talk about it after, but right now, it's their moment, their show, their thumbs. Here we go. Christina, you can say hi to Gabriel, and then we're going to step back.

[Brooke]

Hi, Gabe.

[Alexis]

Hey. Hello. How are you?

[Brooke]

I'm good. How are you?

[Alexis]

You know, pretty good. Just happy to get a chance to speak.

[Brooke]

To speak.

[Alexis]

Yeah, to get a chance to, you know, maybe get to know you more or at all.

[Brooke]

All right. Are you ready for some questions?

[Alexis]

Yeah, I am.

[Brooke]

Okay, so first question. If you were an animal, what animal would you kiss? Like.

[Alexis]

What animal would I kiss? Like, my last girlfriend said that I had kind of like a longer tongue. So like, maybe like a giraffe, maybe.

[Brooke]

Oh, okay, then.

[Alexis]

I mean, not like, you know, not like I'm like, grabbing fruit from a tree, but, like, I would be supportive in the act of kissing.

[Brooke]

Oh, I did not expect that.

[Alexis]

Can I ask you what animal you would taste like?

[Brooke]

Okay, let me think. Because I know I asked you, but I didn't actually think of what I would say. Probably a chicken. And I know that sounds bad, but chickens, they just peck and they don't have lips. So. Yeah, a chicken.

[Alexis]

You have lips, though, right?

[Brooke]

I mean, I have lips. They're just really thin. Like Kylie Jenner pre filler. Does that make sense?

[Alexis]

I mean, I think pretty much. As long as you have, you know, if there's a target, you know, there, I think we're good. I mean, my giraffe situation, you know, I feel like I'd be able to land a kiss on a chicken.

[Brooke]

Okay. Yeah, makes sense.

[Alexis]

Can I ask you my question?

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Alexis]

Okay, so my question was a little bit more specific, but it was. What's your favorite episode of Fraggle Rock?

[Brooke]

I don't know what that is. Is that on Netflix?

[Alexis]

Oh, you don't know what Fraggle Rock. Okay. No, it's, you know the Muppets, right? Fraggle and Uber.

[Brooke]

No, I know the Muppets. Yeah, yeah, like the cartoon.

[Alexis]

Exactly. This is, like, parallel to that. But it was. I was gonna show you some of the episodes because they were pretty. Pretty. Pretty unique.

[Brooke]

Okay. All right, so when was the last time that you cried?

[Alexis]

Oh. Oh, that's kind of making me think, when was the last time I cried? Probably when they said that Fraggle Rock was ending.

[Brooke]

Wow, you must have really liked that show.

[Alexis]

What about you? Is there something that made you weepy?

[Brooke]

So actually, the last time was during COVID so I ran out of toilet paper. It was a frustrating time. It just not good.

[Alexis]

Probably a bad time to be crying. Right, because you don't even have the toilet paper.

[Brooke]

Well, I mean, like, tears. Tears you could wipe on, like, your shirt, but not other things.

[Alexis]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Does that make sense? Yeah. I would dry my tears easy, but can't dry other areas.

[Jose]

You know, this is the perfect time for us to step in. Yeah, let's. On that note, can we put them both on hold for a second? Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Jeff, My thumbs are lowering. Oh, I love the prepared questions.

[Jose]

I mean, let's be honest. We. We asked them to be creative and they went for it. Let's give them some credit for that.

[Jeffrey]

I love that the two questions she came up with are, what animal do you kiss like? And when was the last time you cried? Like, those are very opposite.

[Jose]

Yeah. She's cutting right to the core of who he is as a person. Like, where are his emotions at? How is he romantically? They're creative.

[Jeffrey]

I think they're kind of cute now.

[Jose]

I just can't get the picture of a giraffe making out with a chicken. Long tongue and kissing someone with no lips.

[Jeffrey]

And I appreciate that she was confident about her thin lips. Still.

[Brooke]

She said.

[Jose]

She said I'm a pecker.

[Jeffrey]

She.

[Jose]

She owns it. So this is a tough one because I'd say the few couples that we've had on before this may have had a little more chemistry.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Jose]

That's what I'm trying to say.

[Jeffrey]

But the questions are so good. I feel like he started off really nervous and he's starting to warm up by the end.

[Jose]

Yeah. Yeah. I'm not 100% sure I'm on the fence about it. Text in 78592 if you think Christina and Gabriel should continue their conversation or do you think we should move on to another potential couple that we have lined up on the lines too?

[Jeffrey]

So we just dump them both. We could do it dirty like that.

[Jose]

Text in 7859 to the word keep if you want to hear more. Or next if you think we should move on. We'll find out when we come back for more. Blind love is right after this. We're in the middle of another heart pounding edition of Blind love is. We just asked the listeners if they want to hear more from Christina and Gabriel. And on the text board at 7592, almost 70% said nope.

[Alexis]

Next.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, I liked them. We were just getting awkward enough to be entertaining.

[Brooke]

She kidding.

[Jeffrey]

The entire thing was.

[Jose]

I wasn't too into it. Apparently the listeners have heard enough about giraffe chicken makeouts. Weren't feeling it. You got to go with the vibe on these. So we've officially ditched Christina and Gabriel, and we have a brand new couple ready to meet for the very first time on our show. Oh, my gosh.

[Jeffrey]

It's happening so fast, Jeffrey.

[Jose]

People want to be blinded by love. But before we get to them, here's the new twist.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Jose]

Instead of the usual four minutes to chat with each other to get to know one another, they're only Going to have three. Oh, because at the very end, we're adding a new feature called Serenade Escapade.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, are they going to sing to each other? Please tell me they're singing to each other.

[Jose]

That means after the get to know you part, our two listeners will romantically sing to one another.

[Jeffrey]

Jeffrey, I love you for this. I know that you came up with this part.

[Jose]

I'm not serenading you, Brooke. Okay? I want to make that very clear.

[Jeffrey]

Okay? You do that every Friday already. What?

[Jose]

Whatever song the two listeners want to sing to try and build an even stronger connection.

[Jeffrey]

Dude, I honestly, I love bad karaoke.

[Jose]

So this is and good karaoke. It's a win win. And it shows that you're fun, you're willing to put yourself out there, be vulnerable. It doesn't matter if you're not a great singer. This isn't the voice. Yeah, we're not looking for amazing vocalists, just people willing to risk it for love.

[Jeffrey]

Already Alexis wants to crawl under the table. Yeah, I actually hope one of them is worse than me. That make me feel good.

[Jose]

You could do the backup vocals for one of them while they sing. But we have two new people. Their names are April and Paulie. And once again, going to open the phone lines for them. We're going to back away, not say anything, let them meet and find out if Blind truly love is.

[Jeffrey]

I hate it.

[Jose]

All right. Not for you, it's for them. Yeah. So Paulie and April, you two can say hi to each other, and then we're going to step away. All right, go ahead.

[Brooke]

Hi, Polly.

[Alexis]

Hello. Yeah, hey. Yes, I'm holding.

[Brooke]

All right. Hey, Polly.

[Alexis]

Hello.

[Brooke]

You there?

[Alexis]

Oh, hey. Hey, how are you? Hi.

[Brooke]

Hey, how's it going?

[Alexis]

Sorry, just one second.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Alexis]

Okay. Hey, I was just trying to. I'm sorry. Hey, I was find some shoes on Amazon. My car got declined for some reason, so I'm on the customer chat.

[Jose]

Just trying to work it out, focus on the segment.

[Alexis]

Oh, yeah.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Alexis]

So I just. I'm on the line right now and I've been waiting for a little bit. How are you, though? How's things? What's up?

[Brooke]

Oh, geez, I'm good. I mean, that sucks. Your card got declined. I think we're supposed to chat, though, and, like, kind of get to know each other.

[Alexis]

Yeah. Yes. Yeah, it's just hard to get them on. Otherwise I'd never do this, but I. Yeah, let's talk about it. Let's talk.

[Brooke]

Okay. Well, this is, like, kind of distracting a little bit, but okay. So, Polly, what Do you love to do for fun?

[Alexis]

You know, I like. I like sports and I like. Oh, come on. Are you kidding me? I'm sorry, what did you say this.

[Brooke]

I was asking, like, what you like.

[Alexis]

Customer service person just keeps asking. Oh, wait, they keep asking if I have another card I could use. I don't know what. I'm so sorry. They keep trying to interrupt me while I'm talking to you.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Alexis]

It's just bad timing.

[Brooke]

Okay, well, my. My question is, if. So if you could travel anywhere in the blink of an eye, where would you go?

[Jose]

Ooh.

[Alexis]

Where is Amazon's headquarters? Because maybe if I go there, I could straighten this out faster.

[Jeffrey]

All day transport in Seattle.

[Alexis]

Wow.

[Brooke]

Well, I mean, for me, it'd probably be Bora Bora. I just. I've always wanted to go there, and I've never seen such blue water.

[Alexis]

That sounds like other cars declined, too. It's just.

[Dennis Black]

Oh, no.

[Alexis]

So weird.

[Brooke]

I don't get it, Polly. Okay, like, I feel like you're not really into this.

[Alexis]

Operator.

[Jose]

Oh, and look at that. Right in the middle of this romantic conversation. It is time for our serenade escapade. That was only three minutes, but it felt like.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, my God, it was so bad.

[Jose]

Hold on. It might get better with the singing.

[Brooke]

Holy.

[Alexis]

What the hell?

[Jeffrey]

Still doing the singing?

[Jose]

Don't bring the mood down, Brooke. We're at a very romantic point in the conversation.

[Jeffrey]

You better perform.

[Jose]

April, why don't you start us off with a romantic song for Paulie?

[Jeffrey]

Make him start.

[Brooke]

Oh, my goodness.

[Jose]

Well, I want to make sure he finishes what he has to do, so give him some time.

[Brooke]

Oh, my gosh. I have. So I had my song picked out, but, I mean, this is kind of like I picked it out before this conversation happened, where it turned for kind of the worst.

[Jose]

Just go with what's in your heart. Go ahead.

[Alexis]

I'll hold.

[Jeffrey]

You said I'll hold.

[Jose]

You talking to us or Amazon?

[Jeffrey]

Just let her sing, Paula.

[Brooke]

Okay, okay, baby, calm down. Calm down. Girl, it's your body. Eat. Put my heart for lockdown, for lockdown. Oh, lockdown. Girl, you sweet like Fanta. Oh, Fanta. If I tell you say I love you. No, no, tell me. No, no, no. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

[Jose]

Oh, man. Very nice. Well done. I think we get it.

[Jeffrey]

I love that song, too.

[Jose]

I can't imagine what you're feeling right now.

[Brooke]

I'm done with him.

[Jeffrey]

I hate him.

[Jose]

Paulie, we're running out of time here. We need you to serenade April for us.

[Alexis]

Hello? Yeah. Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Why did you answer the phone.

[Jose]

It's not the time to Multitask. Just need 15 seconds of you singing your. Your best love song for April. Go ahead.

[Alexis]

Okay, okay.

[Jose]

I'm feeling the connection already, but let's really drive it home.

[Alexis]

This is what I want. You got in.

[Jose]

April, Are your knees as weak as I think?

[Jeffrey]

There's only nine shots you can do yourself.

[Brooke]

I mean, they're. I'm. I have the giggle for sure.

[Jose]

She's got butterflies right now. This is strong game. He's still got her smiling.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, she's not laughing because she's interested. There's no way.

[Brooke]

April, I didn't get anything about you except that you like sports, and I guess your cards are declining.

[Jose]

Is there anything else. Is there anything else you would like to say to April before our time is up here?

[Alexis]

Yeah, so they actually declined my other card, and I don't know, it's like there's a problem in their system because I know it's not mine.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, I'm sure.

[Alexis]

Anyway, you don't have PayPal, do you? Because I could maybe use your PayPal and pay you back.

[Jeffrey]

Hell no.

[Brooke]

Are you serious?

[Jeffrey]

Sorry, I didn't mean to answer for you, April.

[Brooke]

Yeah, definitely. No, you can't have my PayPal.

[Jose]

Oh. Are you sure?

[Alexis]

I can't wait to get together. That's really nice. Thank you.

[Jeffrey]

No, she's not.

[Jose]

She's not getting together with me.

[Alexis]

No.

[Jose]

I'm really glad that we went with this second couple. I really think this proves once and for all really blind love is.

[Alexis]

Aw.

[Jeffrey]

No, it's not.

[Jose]

Let the listeners decide. Text in to 7.

[Alexis]

8.

[Jose]

5. 9. 2. On a scale of 1 to 10, how hot was that conversation? It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

[Jeffrey]

Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Well, that was a wild ending. Yeah. When you're looking for a person who's really gonna pay attention to you, there's no red flags there, right? Yeah. Yeah, yeah. When we got to the singing, I thought we might have peaked, but then it. I know. It just nose dived real bad. She was darling. I hope she finds somebody.

[Alexis]

Yeah, Seriously.

[Jeffrey]

And so willing to do this. And apparently we got some comments already on this blur. They're funny. One person said, paulie's the biggest fail on the show in a long, long time. Bravo. I mean, that's a hat. Yeah, that's a hat to wear. A crown. Oh. In this compliment, too. Night Train said, this segment has never been this bad. Oh, Night Train. You never know when we're gonna reach a new low. Thanks to Paulie. I blame him and I think we did. So, hey, let us know what you think, who you're rooting for, and maybe someone you hate that you want to sign up for. Blind love is, you know, so the little punishment you can always follow. Our socials, it's @brookeandjeffery and our website, brookeandjeffrey.com thanks so much.

[Dennis Black]

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