Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update

Episode: Jeff’s Love Song for Three, V-Day 2nd Date Edition + Riffin Around Romance (2/13/26)
Release Date: February 15, 2026
Host: Brooke and Jeffrey (iHeartPodcasts)

Episode Overview

This episode of Brooke and Jeffrey is jam-packed with Valentine's Day misadventures, food debates, games, and a classic "Second Date Update" with a twist: a V-Day date gone awry due to a questionable restaurant reservation. The team delivers their signature blend of banter, awkward romance, and audience engagement with special segments like Jeff's "third wheel" love song and a Valentine's-themed riffing game. For listeners, it's a playful, candid, and sometimes chaotic look at how love, dating, and friendship get gloriously messy around the most romantic (and stressful) day of the year.

Episode Structure & Key Segments

1. Valentine's Food Debate & Stat Games

(00:48 – 09:17)

Key Discussion Points

• Valentine's Day Creep-Up: The hosts discuss how this year, people feel especially unprepared for Valentine’s—it's not just about the date but also about finding the right food for the night.
• Food Debates:
  • Yay, Nay, or Hey Neighbor: The gang rates quirky romantic foods (Pizza Hut's heart-shaped pizza, Applebee's $6 Tipsy Cupid, Dairy Queen’s Red Velvet Blizzard, Waffle House heart-shaped waffles).
  • Quote, Alexis (02:47): “You cannot eat those [DQ blizzards] with straws, Jeff!”
• Valentine’s By the Numbers (w/ Jake): A trivia battle on holiday stats (percentage buying candy, marriage proposals, most/least wanted gifts, etc.)
  • Brooke’s Dad (03:44): "That’s my dad." (On discount-store V-Day gifts)
  • Gifts women hate: Furry handcuffs top the “no” list, contrary to Jose’s prediction.
  • Surprising stat: 60% of modern marriages now begin online (08:26).

2. Valentine's Day “Quickies” in the News

(09:20 – 11:47)

Key Discussion Points

• Weird new dating app for post-mortem professionals called "Dead Me."
• Archaeologists find proof that mouth-to-mouth kissing is over 5,000 years old.
• “Candy salads” (giant mixes of various candies) go viral on TikTok, with swirl of jokes about nasty combo recipes.
  • Alexis: “It includes a can of oysters” (11:37, joking on salad ‘ingredients’).

3. Laser Stories

(11:54 – 19:22)

Highlights

• Beehive Theft (Sacramento, CA): A man arrested in a sting operation for stealing commercial beehives.
  • Jeff (13:27): “So the police set up a sting operation—yeah, I didn’t want to do it, but…”
• Amazon Driver DUI (Waco, TX): Package delivery guy drinks on the job, crashes into a mailbox, and tries to hide evidence.
• ACE Hardware Viral Pies: Social media discovers the secret pie section at ACE Hardware.
• Dating Costs Soar: Average American now spends $189 per date, and $252 for Valentine’s evening.

4. Seahawks Victory Parade – Jose on the Street

(20:29 – 26:14)

Notable Moments

• Jose interviews kids (who skipped school), parade-goers, and a memorable “parking lot pimp” discussing his spectatorship style.
  • Parking Lot Pimp (22:47): "I ain’t approaching their ass. I’m just chilling."
  • Random shirtless guy climbing a pole, urged to “Put your shirt on before you get arrested!”
• Series of crowd interviews highlight Seattle’s communal (and chaotic) celebration.

5. Second Date Update – Valentine’s Disaster Edition

(32:13 – 48:42)

Main Storyline

• The Setup: Melissa goes on a first date with John over Valentine’s weekend at a “really nice,” packed restaurant.
• The Conflict: They’re forced to share one fork for the whole meal (a mix-up, then the staff never brings another). Later, the host pulls John aside; a heated conversation hints at a brewing conflict.
• The Twist: On air, John confesses to the show that he stole another John’s reservation after failing to book in time. The original John arrives for his spot mid-meal. The staff notices the switch, leading to the awkward confrontation and hasty exit.
  • Jeff (45:24): “So the day before, me and my friend went to the restaurant, and I told him to distract the host—then I looked for another reservation with the name John…”
  • Melissa (46:41): “That’s what happened? Why wouldn’t you just tell…we could have gone anywhere!”
• Resolution: Everyone laughs it off; Melissa appreciates John’s effort and agrees to another date—with a promise of "two forks" next time.

6. Jeff’s Song of the Week – “Just the Three of Us”

(51:21 – 57:58)

Theme

• An original, funny, and a little cringey love song dedicated to third wheels everywhere—those who accidentally (or purposefully) crash romantic occasions.
• Parody of Bill Withers’ "Just the Two of Us," reimagined as "Just the Three of Us," highlighting the awkward, oblivious (or accepted) presence of a good friend in a couple's romance.
  • Jeff (54:17): “Can we get a third menu for just the three of us—sharing shrimp by candlelight, nothing devious, just third-wheeling us…”

7. Riffing Around — Valentine's Edition (Music Game)

(58:01 – 66:08)

Game Play

• Hosts try to name songs with “love” or romantic themes based on short instrumental riffs.
• Notable fails (nobody guessed “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis) and friendly teasing.
• Alexis emerges as the surprising champion, despite the contestants’ struggles.

8. Valentine’s Win Brooks’ Bucks Trivia Round

(66:08 – End)

• Listener Lisa challenges Brooke with Valentine’s-themed trivia (e.g. countries that eat the most candy, origins of Cupid, etc.), but falls just short of victory.
• Notable Fact: Germany consumes the most candy per capita (70:32).

Notable Quotes & Funniest Moments

• On Valentine’s food:
  Jeff (02:10): “He’d eat it all. There’d be nothing left for me.” (On husband + heart-shaped pizza)
• Melissa’s shared fork dilemma:
  Melissa (35:56): “We tried to share the fork, but that just, like, took too long because then each person was waiting for the other person to take a bite.”
• The great reservation heist:
  John (45:05): “I told [my friend] to distract the host, and I went up to the reservation book and looked for another reservation with the name John…”
• Song of the Week lyric – “Just the Three of Us”:
  Jeff (54:17): “Can we get a third menu for just the three of us—sharing shrimp by candlelight, nothing devious, just third-wheeling us…”
• Third wheel coping:
  Jeff (55:27): “Oh waiter, yes, can we get the Tropical Temptation for two, but with three straws, please? Thank you.”
• Game show bickering:
  Brooke (61:10): (“All the songs have love in the title?”) [leads to point deduction and hilarious scolding]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:48 – Valentine’s food debate & trivia
• 03:33 – Shot collar stats game (Valentine’s by the numbers)
• 09:20 – Valentine’s Day “quickie” news
• 11:54 – Laser Stories: weird V-Day headlines and news
• 20:29 – Jose at Seahawks parade: on-the-street moments
• 32:13 – Special V-Day “Second Date Update” (Melissa & John)
• 51:21 – Jeff’s Song of the Week: “Just the Three of Us”
• 58:01 – Riffing Around Romance (Valentine’s music game)
• 66:08 – Win Brooks’ Bucks: Valentine’s trivia challenge

Tone & Style

The hosts maintain their usual irreverent, cheekily self-deprecating tone. There's playful teasing, especially during awkward moments or botched game answers. The "Second Date Update" stands out for blending a relatable “restaurant reservation panic” with all the mortifying, rom-com energy of a Valentine’s disaster.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a tour-de-force of Valentine's Day chaos—cringey dates, culinary debates, musical mayhem, and a delightfully honest look at modern romance and friendship. A signature “Second Date Update” delivers a comedic plot twist worthy of sitcom fame, while the crew’s musical and trivia games keep things lively and unpredictable. Whether you need to laugh about love or just love to laugh, this one’s for you.

Listen for:

• The V-Day date that was “forked” from the start (35:19)
• The real truth about being a third wheel on Valentine’s (51:21)
• Spectator life lessons from Seattle’s “parking lot pimp” (22:47)