Brooke Breaks You Up: Drop the Stanford Dropout

Summary

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Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update

Episode Title: Brooke Breaks You Up: Drop the Stanford Dropout
Release Date: June 18, 2026
Hosts: Brooke Fox, Jeffrey, Alexis, Jeff Dubeau
Special Guest/Caller: Ashley

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Episode Overview

This episode of the popular “Brooke Breaks You Up” segment features Ashley, who enlists Brooke’s help to break things off with her boyfriend, Brian. The theme is equal parts comedic and cringeworthy as the team navigates Ashley’s struggle with Brian’s problematic behaviors, most notably his dishonesty about his education, rude demeanor, and superficial charm. The highlight is Brooke’s extremely awkward but hilarious breakup call, complicated by Brian's over-the-top flirtation with Brooke herself.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introducing the Segment & Setting the Stage

• The crew jokes about how much Brooke dislikes this segment, despite its popularity.
  • “I don't think I've ever been as uncomfortable as I was today on this show.” – Brooke (03:34)
• Jeff builds anticipation by speculating on the type of person Brooke might be breaking up with today, setting a comedic tone.

2. Ashley’s Dilemma – Why Break Up with Brian?

• Ashley admits the relationship (3-4 months old) started with her lukewarm interest and Brian’s persistence.
  • “I really, like, loved the attention he gave me.” – Ashley (05:50)
• Red Flags discussed:
  • Brian took Ashley to a horse track on their first date and was more into gambling than spending quality time.
  • He brags about having gone to Stanford—but actually attended a community college in Stamford, Connecticut (not Stanford University).
    • “No, no, he went to Stanford, Connecticut.” – Ashley (07:43)
    • “Oh, Stamford with an M.” – Jeff Dubeau (07:51)
  • He's rude to his mother on the phone: “If a guy is rude to his mom, they're going to be rude to you eventually.” – Ashley (08:31)
  • He gave Ashley discount flowers, failing to remove the sticker:
    • “Why would you not take off the sticker?” – Ashley (09:07)
• Ashley admits she’s susceptible to Brian’s charm and needs help holding her boundary.

3. Team’s Take and Strategy for the Breakup Call

• Brooke plans to use reverse psychology and boost Brian’s ego so he’ll want to dump Ashley himself:
  • “We convince him that he wants to dump you...We’ll build him up and show him that maybe he’s better than you, Ashley.” – Brooke (11:46)
• Ashley is game for the “gaslighting for a good reason.”
• The hosts poke fun at the situation and prepare to make the call.

4. The Infamous Breakup Call with Brian

• The call begins, and Brian immediately starts flirting with Brooke, derailing the intended plan.
  • “I’m more curious what you look like. I’m looking you up right now, okay?” – Brian (14:14)
  • “Are you, like, the kind of, like, little gnome one?” – Brian (14:29)
  • “Why do they got you stuck on the radio? You should be on camera.” – Brian (15:01)
• Brooke is visibly uncomfortable and struggles to focus:
  • “I don’t know what to do with this guy. I get why she needed help.” – Brooke (14:57)
• Brian continues with over-the-top charm:
  • “One night in Vegas. We’re gonna have the time of our lives.” – Brian (15:35)
• Brooke lays it out:
  • “I am calling to tell you it’s not gonna work out with you and Ashley.” – Brooke (16:49)
• Brian acts unbothered, continuing to pursue Brooke:
  • “You want to offer a shoulder to cry on?” – Brian (17:04)
  • “Why don’t we set something up?” (referring to his mom, after being called out for being rude to her) – Brian (18:11)

5. Ashley’s Closure and the Aftermath

• Ashley joins the call, expressing relief it’s over.
  • “I’m really, really happy that I did this. I was nervous and I was like, am I going to be regretful?” – Ashley (19:22)
• Brian remains cheeky and unaffected:
  • “I just sort of...We don’t have to hang up though, right?” – Brian (19:57)
• Brooke firmly ends the call: “We have to hang up. We’re never going to talk again.” (20:01)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Stanford vs. Stamford:
  • “You thought it was the Ivy League college and it turned out that it was like a pine tree college, which is fine.” – Brooke Fox (07:59)
• Discount Flowers Incident:
  • “He got me flowers from the discount rack...with the discount sticker on them.” – Ashley (08:45)
• Brooke’s discomfort with Brian’s flirting:
  • “There’s no chemistry. I am a married woman, Brian. This is not about me.” – Brooke (15:11)
• Ashley stands her ground:
  • “No. You don't seem sad at all. You don't seem unhappy at all. I'm just really happy that...I made this decision.” – Ashley (18:53)
• The “Gnome” Debate:
  • “Are you, like, the kind of, like, little gnome one?” – Brian (14:29)
  • “The gnome isn't married.” – Brooke (19:16)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• [03:34] – Brooke expresses discomfort about the breakup segment
• [05:15] – Ashley introduces problem with Brian
• [07:43] – Revelation about "Stanford" being Stamford, CT
• [08:45] – Discount flower sticker anecdote
• [11:46] – Brooke explains her breakup strategy
• [13:22] – Begin call with Brian
• [14:29] – “Gnome” comment from Brian to Brooke
• [15:35] – Brian makes a Vegas suggestion
• [16:49] – Brooke finally delivers the breakup
• [18:53] – Ashley asserts her relief and closure
• [19:57] – Brian still tries to keep line open
• [20:01] – Brooke definitively shuts it down

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Final Thoughts & Takeaways

• The segment showcases the awkward reality of breakups, especially when the dumpee is impervious to both rejection and reality.
• Brian’s unflappable charm provided unexpected comedic tension, as Brooke struggled to stay on message and maintain boundaries.
• Team consensus: Ashley is better off, and Brian’s “Stanford” charade and player antics are finally behind her.

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For More

• Video of Brooke blushing and the full awkward exchange: YouTube Channel: BrookeandJeffree
• Listen to more “Brooke Breaks You Up” or find full episodes on iHeart, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

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“Brooke breaks you up. Ashley and Brian are no more. Well, for the best.”
– Alexis (23:06)

Transcript

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[Brooke Fox]

We've got a new episode for you today, it's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

[Jeffrey]

Why so hesitant? Brooke.

[Alexis]

God. Our favorite segment and Brooke's least favorite segment.

[Ashley]

Yes.

[Brian]

Yay.

[Alexis]

I love it.

[Brooke Fox]

Brooke breaks you up when I help someone break up. And here's the thing. I don't think I've ever been as uncomfortable as I was today on this show.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, it was weird.

[Brooke Fox]

I like. I see.

[Jeffrey]

Listen, I can't even talk.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah, you'll. Honey, you'll hear it. Yes.

[Jeffrey]

And Brooke doesn't want you to, but you will.

[Brooke Fox]

And we'll have a video coming up soon as well.

[Jeffrey]

You can see how bright red her face gets.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah. On our YouTube page, so follow us on YouTube. BrookeandJeffree. We're just gonna skip comments and get right to it. It's like ripping a bandaid.

[Alexis]

I can't handle that right now.

[Brooke Fox]

Play the episode.

[Jeff Dubeau]

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[Jeff Dubeau]

And this one definitely gets my cause. It's a fan favorite. Brooke breaks you up. Everybody loves it. Nobody more than Brooke.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah, except for the people I'm dumping.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Who will she be dumping today? A selfish billionaire CEO.

[Brooke Fox]

That'd be fun.

[Jeff Dubeau]

A paraplegic with a wandering eye. Or somewhere in between. Whoever it is, Brooke is ready to cut him loose in the special delicate yet brutally heartless way that only she can do. It's coming up right after this. As a show, we want to be there for our listeners during life's toughest moments. Yeah, Jeffrey. In the morning, when you lose your job, when your favorite taco stand gets shut down for multiple health code violations.

[Jeffrey]

Wait a minute. How was it your favorite if it's so?

[Brooke Fox]

Because it's not that bad.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Yeah, you know, that's why it's so good.

[Jeffrey]

No way.

[Jeff Dubeau]

And of course, when you need to blindside your significant other by dumping them. Which is why we created this segment called Brooke breaks you up.

[Brooke Fox]

We were not mentally there today to do this.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Well, this is the uplifting thing that you need. Because nothing brings Brooke joy like shocking people by cutting them loose with no warning. Whether it's the child workers at one of her offshore factories or bad boyfriends who aren't pulling their weight. Which one is it gonna be today, Brooke? Can't wait for either one.

[Brooke Fox]

God, Jeff knows me so well.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Let's talk to our listener Ashley, who's requested Brooke's services today. Ashley, welcome to the show.

[Ashley]

Hello.

[Jeffrey]

Hey.

[Brooke Fox]

Hi, Ashley.

[Ashley]

Hi, Brooke.

[Jeffrey]

You're not breaking up a burner. What's the tone for?

[Brooke Fox]

It's just always like, why can't you do this on your own, Ashley? Like, why do you need me to do it?

[Jeff Dubeau]

That's a good question. Ashley, tell us about the guy that you've been dating for a while and what brought you to this decision today. What's his name?

[Ashley]

His name's Brian. We haven't been dating that long.

[Brooke Fox]

Well, that's good. That makes this easier, I'll tell you that.

[Jeff Dubeau]

What's not that long? Three to four years?

[Ashley]

No, just, like, a few. Like, three or four months.

[Brooke Fox]

Oh, okay.

[Jeffrey]

But it's the end of the world.

[Ashley]

So we. We met at a party. It was my friend's party, and I wasn't, like, really that interested. And he just kind of, like, kept pursuing me. Like, I would run into him, like, at the gym, and he was out with some of my friends at one time, and, like, we exchanged numbers, and he was texting me, and I really, like, loved the attention he gave me. Oh, okay.

[Brooke Fox]

There's. There's some honesty right there.

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[Jeff Dubeau]

It wasn't that he, like, won you over with his charm. It's that he just didn't give up.

[Ashley]

Yeah, exactly. He didn't give up.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Okay.

[Ashley]

But he was charming. But he's very charming as well, but

[Jeff Dubeau]

not charming enough to give in right away.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah, I'm with you. It's really interesting. If he was so charismatic, why didn't you like him in the beginning?

[Ashley]

I just, like. I haven't been single for that long, though, so I didn't want to, like, have it be a rebound. I.

[Jeff Dubeau]

That makes sense.

[Brooke Fox]

You weren't ready for a relationship, and that's why you were.

[Ashley]

Yeah, I was trying to just be smart and go slow, and I had a bad breakup before, and it was just. Yeah, I just didn't want to, like, jump right back in, but.

[Brooke Fox]

Glad I didn't have to do the bad breakup.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Yeah. So eventually, you did give in and said yes to going out with him. What was the relationship like?

[Ashley]

So I said yes. I was like, okay, this is great. And then it was kind of a weird date. We went to the horse track.

[Brooke Fox]

Oh, that's kind of fun.

[Jeffrey]

The horse Chuck. Is that a track?

[Ashley]

He was betting on horses, and he, like, did this research on these horses and was, like, trying to impress me and, like, look at the money I won.

[Brooke Fox]

And did that work for you?

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Obviously?

[Ashley]

No.

[Jeffrey]

No.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Okay. He was more interested in the actual races.

[Brooke Fox]

Well, I just don't understand. If you didn't have a great time on your first date, then you continued to date him for three to Four months? Is that what we're hearing?

[Alexis]

Yeah.

[Ashley]

I just, like, got to know different things about him as we started dating. More like the whole horse track thing was weird. And I know that he likes to gamble a little bit. Totally fine.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah. As long as it's a healthy amount.

[Ashley]

Yeah, yeah, exactly. But he brags a lot. Like, he apparently went to Stanford and he brags about it, but he didn't actually graduate.

[Jeffrey]

But he went still getting accepted to

[Jeff Dubeau]

Stanford, that's like 1% of things.

[Ashley]

No, no, he went to Stanford, Connecticut. He didn't. He went to like a community college in Stanford. Connecticut didn't go to Stanford.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Oh, no. Oh, Stamford with an M. With an

[Brooke Fox]

M. Is that what you're saying is Stanford, Stanford.

[Jeffrey]

They sound the same.

[Brooke Fox]

You thought it was the Ivy League college and it turned out that it

[Jeffrey]

was like a pine tree college, which is fine. Yeah.

[Ashley]

The way he presented it to me was an Ivy League school.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Alexis]

You stay with him for four months. You don't sound into him at all.

[Jeffrey]

I haven't heard one, like, good memory yet. Like, I guess we're getting right to the point of why. But is there, like, what you like about him?

[Ashley]

He did give me lots of attention and I loved that. But then I realized another thing. I would hear him on the phone with his mom, and he was really short with her and just kind of rude. And that's a sign. If a guy is rude to his mom, they're going to be rude to you eventually.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Okay, well, sometimes moms start it with their sons over the phone and you just can't. You can't read into that one too much. I agree. I agree. It's not a good look, but there could be a reason behind it.

[Ashley]

Then he got me. He got me flowers like I was going to break up with him and I think he could tell. And so he got me flowers from the discount rack. You know how they're like four days old and they have a little discount sticker on them?

[Brooke Fox]

They're kind of like the day old pastries.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, my gosh.

[Ashley]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Ashley]

And like, I totally don't mind, but it's like, why would you not take off the sticker?

[Alexis]

Right?

[Jeffrey]

Yeah.

[Ashley]

There's just so many red flags.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Okay, so. Yes. We've gone on a long time, Brooke. You've heard a lot of the negative things about this guy. Do you feel like you have enough to go off of?

[Jeffrey]

Yeah.

[Jeff Dubeau]

To dump him, to cut him loose.

[Brooke Fox]

I mean, I think you can

[Jeffrey]

come from.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Let's call it him right now.

[Brooke Fox]

Oh, we're doing it right now.

[Alexis]

Are we ready?

[Jeff Dubeau]

Oh, I thought.

[Jeffrey]

I thought you said you were ready.

[Brooke Fox]

I. Sure, but usually I just get a little bit of more time.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Oh, but now you're not ready.

[Brooke Fox]

Okay, well, let's call him. Let's call him. I'm ready.

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[Brooke Fox]

Oh, rip this band aid off.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Well, look, we're out of time. Your hesitation there. We were gonna make that call, but I guess we have to go to break for a second. And then when we. When we come back, we will dump this Stamford non graduate horse race betting, rude to his mother, but maybe justified

[Jeffrey]

flower buying all the terrible things and

[Jeff Dubeau]

make him your ex boyfriend. Yeah, when Brooke breaks you up. You ready for this, Ashley?

[Ashley]

Yeah,

[Jeffrey]

I think that's exactly how she should be.

[Brooke Fox]

Ashley, you can't be sad.

[Jeff Dubeau]

She sounds like she misses him already.

[Jeffrey]

She's nervous.

[Brooke Fox]

Oh, no. This is going to be one of those where you like change your mind at the end, isn't it? Like, don't do that. We're going to do this. You need to commit to me. Are you listening? You need to commit. Admit to me that we're breaking up with him.

[Ashley]

100.

[Brooke Fox]

Okay.

[Jeffrey]

All right, all right.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Bring that same fire when you come back and give it to the guy with Brooke breaks you up right after this. We're in the middle of Brooke breaks you up, Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And we've got a laundry list of reasons why our listener Ashley does not want to date this guy Brian anymore. So let me just run down the list real quick. Apparently he buys her discount flowers while leaving the discounted sticker on.

[Brooke Fox]

I think it was the sticker really, that put her over the edge.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Yeah, that was really nasty part. He's short with his mother over the phone. Yeah, bragged about going to Stanford, when it turns out it was just a community college in Stamford, Connecticut. Totally different place. And he didn't even graduate. And he loves to gamble and talk about gambling and always wants Ashley around to witness him gambling. So those were just a few of the ones that we had time to cover here. And with all these things, Ashley says she would have broken up with him already, but realized she really needs Brooke's help because he's kind of a charming dude and she feels like she could be susceptible to getting reeled back in. Okay, so time to call in the battle Axe herself. Brook Fox.

[Brooke Fox]

That's me.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Brooke, have you thought about your strategy to dump this so called loser? Like, what are you thinking?

[Brooke Fox]

I have, I have. And I think what we do is we convince him that he wants to dump you. I mean, if you think about it, this guy's super insecure. Like he's bragging about an Ivy League school that he didn't go to. You know, he's like, trying to show off winnings from gambling. Like, that's like, rich. I'm smart. Come on, man. But it comes from a place of insecurity. So we'll build him up and show him that maybe he's better than you, Ashley.

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[Brooke Fox]

Oh. I'm just saying.

[Jeffrey]

Can you list off all of your worst qualities?

[Brooke Fox]

No, I don't even need that. I don't even need that.

[Jeff Dubeau]

What do you think about that strategy, Ashley?

[Ashley]

I mean, I feel like we're kind of gaslighting, but, like, it's okay.

[Jeff Dubeau]

But it's gaslighting for a good reason. Because at the end of the day, our goal is to have you broken up with this guy.

[Jeffrey]

It is called good lighting.

[Brooke Fox]

It's better for him, too.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Yeah, even if Brooke has to tear you down in order for that to work. I give it the green light.

[Brooke Fox]

I think I just lift him up so high. Oh, yeah. Yeah, that's my plan.

[Jeff Dubeau]

I can't wait to see this. Ashley, are you ready?

[Ashley]

Yeah.

[Alexis]

Remember, you promised Brooke.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Yes.

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[Ashley]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Let's build up Brian to tear him down. Brooke is about to break you up. Here we go.

[Brooke Fox]

I have one more question. I forget. Do you tell him why we're on the phone or am I just talking to him? We don't.

[Jeff Dubeau]

This is just you. This is Brooke breaks you up.

[Brooke Fox]

Well, I know, but like, you know, with our other stuff, we're all here, so.

[Jeffrey]

This isn't Jeff.

[Brooke Fox]

I'm let him know that you guys are here.

[Jeff Dubeau]

This is Brooke. Smacks you down. So here we go. I'm going to dial Brian right now. Ashley, just make sure you stay quiet in the background till Brooke does the deed. Here we go.

[Brian]

Hello?

[Brooke Fox]

Hey, is this Brian?

[Brian]

Yeah, who's this?

[Brooke Fox]

Oh, well, Brian, you are a lucky man today. This is Brooke.

[Brian]

Sounds like.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah, this is, well, you know, lifting them up. This is Brooke from Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning. We're a radio show.

[Jeffrey]

Hey, good morning.

[Brooke Fox]

Yes, we have had quite a great time talking about you.

[Brian]

Oh, okay. Did one of my friends put you up to this?

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah, like that.

[Jeffrey]

Soon to be friend.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah. Yeah. Well, we'll get to that in a second.

[Brian]

Sorry, what did you say her name was?

[Brooke Fox]

I'm Brooke again.

[Brian]

Hi, Brooke.

[Ashley]

Hi.

[Brian]

What's your last name?

[Brooke Fox]

It's Fox. Brooke Fox.

[Brian]

Brooke Fox. All right, what about middle?

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah, I'm not taking questions from you, Jose. Okay, so listen, Brian, are you curious about what we've heard about you?

[Brian]

I'm more curious what you look like. I'm looking you up right now, okay?

[Brooke Fox]

Oh, Brian, let's not. That felt weird. Just gonna let you know, Brooke from

[Jeff Dubeau]

Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning if you need to search that.

[Brooke Fox]

No, Brian, listen.

[Brian]

Oh, nice. Are you the.

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[Brian]

Are you the one with glasses? Are you, like, the kind of, like, little gnome? One.

[Bowen Yang]

Gnome.

[Jeffrey]

Alexis will be the little gnome with glasses.

[Brooke Fox]

And then you could at least call her a little pixie or something.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Wow.

[Brooke Fox]

I've got the glasses, Brian.

[Brian]

No, they're both cute. I just want to know which one you want.

[Brooke Fox]

Okay, Brian, we are getting off topic. This is about you. It's not about me.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Oh, Brooke seems a little. She's blushing. A little

[Jeffrey]

cute.

[Brooke Fox]

I don't know what to do with this guy. I get why she needed help.

[Brian]

Why do they got you stuck on the radio? You should be on camera.

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[Jeff Dubeau]

Wow, we do have some cameras in here.

[Brooke Fox]

Anyway, stop talking about me.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Oh, sorry. We don't want to ruin the chemistry that's happening.

[Brooke Fox]

There's no chemistry. I am a married woman, Brian. This is not about me.

[Jeffrey]

He's pretty charming.

[Brooke Fox]

We have heard that you're very charming.

[Brian]

Okay, good.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah. And we heard that you're pretty fun to hang out with.

[Brian]

You should try it sometime.

[Brooke Fox]

Hey, Brian, I am not calling to hang out with you.

[Jeffrey]

I can hear the chemistry.

[Brooke Fox]

I know, but that is not good. Good that you're even saying this, because I also.

[Kalpen]

Let me show you.

[Brian]

One night in Vegas. We're gonna have the time of our lives.

[Brooke Fox]

Okay, that is rude. Rude and not appropriate.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Yeah, she needs to check her schedule first. Hold on.

[Brooke Fox]

No, no, no, no. This is not happening.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Buddy is fun.

[Brooke Fox]

Okay, listen.

[Jeff Dubeau]

It's going so well.

[Ashley]

This is not going well at all.

[Jeffrey]

No one's letting Brooke get any traction.

[Brooke Fox]

Brian, Brian, have you ever heard of a relationship where maybe you're really into that person and you're giving them lots of attention and you're making them feel really good, but then they're not really appreciating it very much?

[Jeff Dubeau]

Kind of like what Brooke's doing to you right now?

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah, like, they just are kind of like, taking it. Taking it, taking it, not giving.

[Brian]

Can I be honest with you, Brooke Fox, I was not listening to anything you said.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, man.

[Jeff Dubeau]

His voice just keeps getting lower.

[Jeffrey]

It's working.

[Alexis]

He has a girlfriend.

[Brooke Fox]

Listen, Brian, you can't talk to other women like this because right now you're in a relationship, and we know that because we actually talk to the woman you're dating.

[Jeff Dubeau]

I know she's so into this. She hasn't been complimented like this in years.

[Jeffrey]

She's fanning her face right now. Look at the cameras.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Is it Ashley? It is Ashley.

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[Jeff Dubeau]

Okay.

[Brian]

Wait, are you a friend of Ashley?

[Brooke Fox]

Yes. Yes. And I'm calling to tell you it's not gonna work out with you and Ashley.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Tough news.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah. So you. Are you okay?

[Brian]

Yeah. I mean, you want to offer a shoulder to cry on?

[Jeffrey]

No, she's being serious.

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[Brooke Fox]

Are you taking cry.

[Jeffrey]

Are you taking this seriously, bro? Like, really listen to what she's saying, right?

[Brooke Fox]

I am calling because Ashley asked me to call. We do a segment on our show called brooke breaks you up when somebody needs help because you are a very persuasive man, as you know.

[Brian]

Thank you.

[Brooke Fox]

And so she wanted to set a hard boundary that. It's probably not. It's not probably. It's definitely not. Not a good idea that you guys see each other any longer. So.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Yeah.

[Brooke Fox]

Are you hearing me?

[Brian]

Yeah. No, that's. That's tough.

[Brooke Fox]

That's tough.

[Jeffrey]

I know you sound devastating, so.

[Brooke Fox]

Okay, here's the thing.

[Jeffrey]

What?

[Brooke Fox]

Here's the thing. The thing I feel like you should take from this is that we also heard that you're not very nice to your mom.

[Alexis]

Wait, we're going.

[Jeffrey]

There we go.

[Brooke Fox]

Just like, for his mom's sake.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Brooke Fox]

I mean, you may not realize it, because I'm sure you love your mother so much.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Okay, no, no, no.

[Brian]

This.

[Brooke Fox]

This isn't.

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This is.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Brooke breaks you up, not Brooke repairs

[Jeffrey]

your familiar problem that maybe you're a

[Brooke Fox]

little short with her when you talk to her and it could hurt her feelings. Just think about it next time you guys have a conversation.

[Brian]

I love my mom, and I know she's gonna love you. So why don't we set something up?

[Jeff Dubeau]

Wow.

[Brooke Fox]

Okay. That's the end. Can we just bring Ashley in now?

[Jeff Dubeau]

We probably. Yeah, we probably need to tell you this, Brian, but Ashley, your girlfriend, now. Ex girlfriend. Has been on the line during this entire time, listening.

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[Brian]

Oh, you're on right now.

[Ashley]

Yeah.

[Brooke Fox]

So she heard all of that.

[Ashley]

That was really nice. Yeah, you're quite the charmer over there.

[Brian]

Okay, well, maybe we talk about this offline.

[Ashley]

No. You don't seem sad at all. You don't seem unhappy at all. I'm just really happy that. But I made this decision.

[Brian]

Okay, well, I love making you Happy.

[Brooke Fox]

Oh, right. Don't do that. Don't fall for that. Ashley.

[Jeff Dubeau]

That's pretty smooth move.

[Brian]

Oh my God.

[Ashley]

That's ridiculous. That's a ridiculous thing to say. And sorry. Brooke is married. So leave her alone.

[Jeff Dubeau]

The non gnome looking one.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, just clarify.

[Brooke Fox]

The gnome isn't married.

[Jeff Dubeau]

The gnome is still single.

[Alexis]

For one gnome.

[Ashley]

Ridiculous. I can't even believe this, but I'm really, really, like I said, really, really happy that I did this. I was nervous and I was like, am I going to be regretful?

[Brooke Fox]

Okay, no, actually, remember you're the one breaking up. You don't have to be upset.

[Jeff Dubeau]

No, no, no. It's. Brooke breaks you up. So Brooke is the one who comes out on top today.

[Brooke Fox]

So every. Everybody's leaving this situation happier, happy, and

[Jeffrey]

where they should be in life.

[Jeff Dubeau]

That's what everybody wants is a happy ending from this segment. So Brian, you good with that?

[Brian]

Yeah, I mean, yeah.

[Kalpen]

Yeah.

[Brian]

I mean, I just, I just sort of. We don't have to hang up though, right?

[Jeffrey]

Like you want to talk to Brooke more?

[Brooke Fox]

Yes, we have to hang up. We're never gonna talk again.

[Brian]

All right, you can hang up. But I, I still got this picture on my phone, so.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, you saved a picture of her.

[Brooke Fox]

Do that. Let's not do that. Hey, tell me your handle so I can block you.

[Ashley]

Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

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[Jeff Dubeau]

into 78592 says Brooke. You and Brian actually sounded like a good match. No, he had you smiling.

[Jeffrey]

There was chemistry immediately.

[Brooke Fox]

It was so uncomfortable for me.

[Jeff Dubeau]

I never seen you blush like that.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, she was fanning her face.

[Brooke Fox]

I don't like that. I don't like attention like that. It just makes me uncomfy.

[Jeffrey]

You guys gotta see the video. I did record it.

[Jeff Dubeau]

We did. It's all on video. And Brooke is. I don't know what emotion she's feeling, but I hate.

[Brooke Fox]

I hate it now. Even when you're just looking at me. Don't look at me.

[Jeffrey]

You gotta get out of here.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Another text came in that says which one's the gnome? I'm looking at the pictures and I can't figure it out.

[Brooke Fox]

Oh, between the three of you? Jake's good at editing.

[Alexis]

Can he edit me into a gnome thing?

[Jeff Dubeau]

But at the end of the day, it was successful edition of Brooke breaks you up. Ashley and Brian are no more.

[Alexis]

Well, for the best.

[Jeff Dubeau]

For now, we might be doing this all over again.

[Alexis]

I've never heard a guy so casually invite someone out to Vegas with him while dating.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure Ashley is probably not the only girlfriend he has.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, dude, he's cheated on her so many times.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Alexis, you sound almost impressed by.

[Brooke Fox]

Yeah, damn.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Okay, well, Brian's got options. It sounds like.

[Jeffrey]

I think gnomes fly free on.

[Brian]

They do.

[Jeff Dubeau]

And you can fly free on our website or if you ever need help with your personal life, if you want

[Jeffrey]

Brooke to break you, don't ask me.

[Jeff Dubeau]

Or just with an awkward situation, email the show and we can try to help you out. Go find our podcast wherever you get yours at Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning

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