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Brooke
All right, you were in for a Sunday treat, my friends. You have found the second Aid Update podcast. It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And Sunday is where we introduce you to something new.
Jose
Yeah.
Brooke
Something different that we do on our show because we do do a full hour podcast over on our main feed. And this one is a segment called say yes to the X. Alexis, have we run this in the second day?
Jose
I think so. You guys might have heard it once or twice.
Brooke
Okay. Ye. It's where. I mean, it's pretty obvious, right? You want to get back together with your ex and we help facilitate that. This one's going to be a big discussion about cheating. Yeah. And if. If once a cheater, always a cheater, I think is going to be the comment section for sure. But before we start the podcast, Alexis, let's highlight some of the great comments that people are leaving.
Jose
I saw one from Keegan Barnett who said that point when you wake up from a tonsillectomy, go to the recovery room and the first thing you ask for is your phone and headphones to listen to your daily Brooke and Jeffrey episode. I think I have problem.
Brooke
I think. I think we're better after any sort of anesthesia surgery. Totally. Well, thanks for being with us. And hey, if you got a great comment, please leave it. We love to highlight them, like subscribe and sit back and enjoy.
Ryan Seacrest
Yes.
Jeff
There's a lot of things that you'd happily say yes to without even thinking about it.
Brooke
Ooh, okay.
Jeff
Yeah. Like yes to free Costco samples.
Brooke
Yes, Duh.
Jeff
Yes to concert tickets for. For a band I don't even like.
Brooke
God, yes.
Jeff
I'd even say yes to a free trip to Mexico with the stipulation I'd have to hide balloons somewhere on my body.
Listener
Whoa, wait a minute.
Brooke
Can't be that bad, right?
Jeff
Nothing's free in this world.
Listener
Are you listening to drug mules?
Jeff
But it's much harder to say yes to your ex. Oh, yeah, that's what one of our listeners is hoping for today. And all I know is this. After today's call, I will never look at escape rooms in the same way ever again.
Brooke
You're not wrong.
Jeff
You're going to understand why when you hear it in a brand new say yes to the X right after this, it's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And it's time for another charming edition. Say yes to the X. Oh, my gosh.
Brooke
This is what we're doing where we.
Jeff
Try to help a listener reconnect with an old fling to see if there's any chemistry or desire lingering there that's hoping to be explored.
Brooke
And you know what? It's worked once. This.
Jeff
Yep, that's not a high success rate.
Brooke
But it's better than before that time.
Jeff
It worked. Yes, a success rate is there. And today's caller has actually been on the show with us before. You might remember one of the more disturbing second date calls we did last year involving two people going to a red envelope party, where after midnight, the party turns from nice to super naughty.
Brooke
Yes, I do remember red envelope. Why did they end up dating?
Jeff
So Natalie was the woman that we called that day. Yeah, she said yes to our offer of a second date, but now she's back. This time for say yes to the Ex. I think not the same guy that we hooked her up with that time on the show. But first, Natalie, we want to welcome you back. Thanks for being on again.
Natalie
Thanks for having me.
Listener
I thought not saying yes to this relationship that just happened like a month or two ago.
Natalie
Oh, you mean Alvin?
Jeff
Yeah. What happened with that guy in the red envelope party?
Natalie
You're not going to believe this, but he turned out to be kind of a freak.
Brooke
No, that is literally the least shocking thing that you could have said.
Listener
Freak out, A freak off.
Jeff
No way.
Natalie
You're right. I probably should have known. But it really sunk in when he started referring to his bedroom as the arena. Like he had an actual neon sign above his bed that says the arena.
Jeff
Okay, well, hold on. Now he's starting to sound like he's kind of a good guy. Are you sure that you should have ditched him?
Brooke
A neon sign?
Listener
Oh, my God. Welcome to the arena dedication.
Brooke
Which is worse, that he's single, which means he's bringing new ladies into that place.
Jeff
Okay, but apparently this isn't about Alvin and his arena. We're focused on a new old guy. Yeah, tell us about your new old fling.
Natalie
Okay, so we dated like three years ago. And we dated for like six to seven months.
Jeff
Okay, what's his name?
Natalie
His name's Caleb.
Jeff
Caleb.
Brooke
And what made you start thinking about him again? Is it just by comparison to Alvin? Everybody. He's the only one that seems normal.
Jose
No neon signs.
Natalie
Yeah, yeah, that's part of it. But this guy was so sweet and I just. I have, like, really good Memories of him. And I was the one who sort of messed it up.
Listener
And that is something people say. It's all about timing.
Brooke
Can we know how you messed it up? Yeah.
Natalie
I mean, I was unfaith. I was unfaithful and I got caught. Yeah.
Brooke
Do you say, you know, you.
Jeff
You got caught?
Natalie
Yeah, and I totally deserved him breaking up with me. But the thing is, I'm. I'm not that person anymore. And I just know he's a solid person that doesn't have neon signs and giant arrows in his bedroom.
Jeff
Oh, there's arrows, too?
Brooke
Oh, man.
Jeff
Yeah. Okay. I like a map to follow. I mean, wait, hold on.
Brooke
Us?
Listener
Yeah.
Brooke
Like, why would he want to take you back? I know that, you know, you're a change person, but why do you deserve a second chance?
Natalie
I mean, I've done the work to improve myself and, like, be a better partner for him. And I just know that if you do get him on the phone, I'm sure the questions of trust will definitely come up because that was kind of a big thing.
Jeff
I mean, that is a good question. What do you guys think? Can you come back from a cheating scandal?
Listener
It depends on the person. I would never.
Jeff
But, like, how hot they are.
Brooke
You mean, if you're already cheating six months into a relationship, it doesn't feel like you're cheating? You're fully. I mean, I don't think. Yeah, you know, I don't think once a cheater, always a cheater. Just doesn't sound like you were fully into him.
Jose
Yeah.
Brooke
You know, marriage, you can maybe try.
Jose
To work out, but you're just dating. Like, just break up and find someone else.
Brooke
Like, it doesn't sound like you were. You're really into the relationship to begin with.
Natalie
I mean, I was. I just think that I've changed and I've done a lot of work on myself, and I'm just a better person than I was when we were dating.
Listener
Well, that's in general, whether he takes you back or not.
Brooke
Right.
Jeff
A lot of the grass is greener on the other side type of thinking. But in the last three years since you broke up, have you had any contact with your ex, like, at all?
Natalie
I tried. You know, I tried in that first year. I reached out more than a few times, and he made it clear he needed more time and space, and he's gotten that. Now it's been three years.
Jeff
So, yeah, if he can't get over cheating in three years, then he's the one that has the problem.
Brooke
Oh, man. Do you know. Do you know, is Caleb single right now?
Natalie
I don't know, honestly. And I. And I. I, like, I don't expect him to be, like, jumping at the chance to get back with me, but I would like to just grab a coffee and see if we have that same, like, comfortable, fun vibe between us.
Brooke
Okay. Okay.
Jeff
And invite him back into your arena Possibly. If this goes really well.
Brooke
Maybe it's the Coliseum.
Jose
What?
Brooke
I don't know. He's coming up with a new name.
Jeff
It's a bigger arena with people watching.
Listener
Madison Square Garden.
Brooke
That's right.
Jeff
Yeah. So obviously, Natalie, you know how this works. We had our producer reach out to your ex, Caleb, and was able to get him on the phone. He is waiting on hold right now. Just doesn't know who he's about to be talking to.
Natalie
Oh, my gosh. Okay.
Jeff
Are you ready to talk to your ex from three years ago and see if he's willing to say yes to the ex?
Natalie
I think I'm ready. I'm ready.
Brooke
I can do this. Is. What if he hangs up?
Jose
I mean, it's a tough one.
Jeff
It's understandable.
Brooke
Yes, that's what I'm saying.
Listener
But at least say, oh, yeah, you know why I'm hanging up.
Brooke
Yeah. Maybe he's up into it, though. Maybe we're wrong.
Jeff
I mean, she claims that she's changed a lot in that time, so we'll find out if that's enough when we come back and put them together for say yes to the Ex right after this.
Natalie
Thank you so much.
Jeff
Yeah. Hold on. If you're just joining us, we're in the middle of say yes to the Ex with Natalie.
Brooke
Spicy one, too.
Jeff
She's attempting to reconnect with a guy that she dated three years ago. She told us that they had a fun, casual vibe together, but admits the biggest issue in their relationship was her unfaithfulness.
Listener
Yeah, a little bit of an issue.
Jeff
A little problem. She was caught, admitted it to the guy, regrets it, and since then has taken accountability for her actions, chose to move on and work on herself and like to know if there's any chance at a second go around with this guy.
Listener
Yeah, you make that sound great because most cheaters won't admit it and fall on the sword and be the bigger person. I guess you're right.
Jeff
Well, it's because personally, I believe in forgiveness, and in certain situations, maybe this is one of them. I'm hoping that enough time has passed that Caleb could find it in his heart to at least sit down and have a cup of coffee with Her.
Brooke
Jeff, you've never. You've never been cheated on, have you?
Jeff
I have not been cheated on. And I believe that there is goodness.
Brooke
I mean. I mean, I do think that people can grow and change and make different choices, but. Doesn't mean that's not on Caleb, though, you know, that's on her.
Listener
You go have fun with your new life.
Jeff
It doesn't seem like too much to ask for him to come sit down for coffee, right, Natalie?
Listener
You're right about that.
Jeff
Natalie, you would agree.
Natalie
Yeah, I. That's all I'm asking for. Like, just a coffee.
Listener
It doesn't mean he owes you that, but it would be a kind gesture if you could meet in the middle.
Jeff
Yeah, but he should pay for the coffee.
Listener
No, now you're really.
Jeff
Now you're asking for it.
Brooke
Last time you talked to him, on a scale of one to, like, super angry being 10, where was he at?
Natalie
Oh, I would probably say 10.
Jeff
Okay, so she said that she tried texting him, but he was like, I don't want to talk to you. I need more time.
Brooke
Yeah, but that's not three years. My 10 sounds a lot more vulgar than that.
Jeff
Well, let's see what. What number he's at, because he is. Remember, waiting on hold. Has not heard this segment happen up to this point, does not know the reason that he has been called by a radio station. I don't know. I feel like he might not be a full 10. Let's find out. I'm gonna punch him up. Unless producer Boyd really riled him up before putting him on the phone.
Listener
You know, Boyd can really get under your skin sometimes.
Jeff
He does that. But here, we're gonna talk to him a little bit, and then we'll tell him that you're there. Okay, Natalie?
Natalie
Okay. Thank you.
Jeff
Okay, so here we go.
Listener
Everyone duck.
Brooke
I know.
Jeff
Hello? Caleb, you there?
Listener
Hello?
Brooke
Hey, hey, hey. Welcome to the show, Caleb.
Listener
Good morning.
Caleb
Hey, good morning. How are you guys?
Jeff
Thanks for being on the show with us. I know you don't know the reason why you're here yet. Yeah, yeah.
Caleb
It's all mysterious. What's going on?
Brooke
Yeah, that's awesome. It could be really fun. The reason.
Jeff
Yeah, it could be.
Caleb
What is it?
Jeff
This is a segment we do. It's called say yes to the X, where somebody from your past who you've dated before, wants to know if there is any shot of a second chance with you. I know. We don't even know, like, what your situation is, if you're single or what you've got going on in Your life right now.
Brooke
Yeah.
Listener
If you are taken. We're not trying to disrespect.
Jeff
Right.
Caleb
Yeah.
Jeff
Yeah.
Caleb
I am single.
Listener
Okay, that's a good thing.
Caleb
I'm not sure if I want to talk to this person unless I know who it is.
Brooke
Yeah, that's a valid request.
Jeff
Oh, really? Okay, here we go.
Brooke
Drop that bomb.
Jeff
Well, normally. Okay, normally, I wouldn't do this. Normally, I just put you on the phone with them. But I can tell you it's somebody you dated for about half a year, and her name is Natalie. Yeah.
Caleb
Are you kidding me?
Jeff
I'm not.
Brooke
No, I was like, are you kidding me?
Caleb
No, that's. This isn't gonna be a thing. I don't. I don't want to talk to her.
Brooke
Well, maybe. Hey, she did come with a lot of regret for her actions, and you may just want to hear her out.
Jeff
Yeah, because I'm assuming you're hesitant because of the whole infidelity thing.
Caleb
You're. You're gonna have to make that plural. My guy infidelity.
Brooke
Oh, my God.
Jeff
Yeah.
Caleb
It wasn't Once she cheated with 13 people.
Brooke
That is some work.
Jeff
But it sounds. You guys only dated for six months.
Caleb
Yeah, that's what she told me when the truth came out. When I caught her.
Listener
Wait.
Brooke
Yeah.
Jeff
Oh, my God.
Natalie
Hi, Caleb. Caleb. Hi. We don't need to tell them all that.
Brooke
Well, how would you now we do.
Caleb
You told me 13 different dudes. The landlord, the propane guy, and my brother.
Natalie
Okay, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Your frat brother. That. That's. It's not like you're related.
Jeff
No. Wait, what. What brother?
Natalie
His frat brother.
Jeff
Oh, fraternity bro.
Brooke
It doesn't count.
Jose
No.
Jeff
They're not even real people.
Listener
Right, bro? That's right.
Brooke
I mean, it counts. It just doesn't count as a bro.
Caleb
It was a lot of people, and I knew most of them, so.
Natalie
Listen. No, here's the difference. Back then, I was unhappy with myself, and that had nothing to do with.
Caleb
You except that we were together and.
Jeff
You were cheating on him.
Natalie
Hey. Right. But I was honest with you about it. I didn't hide it. I told you what was going on.
Caleb
It took a while until I found out with guy number 13.
Natalie
She came clean eventually, and that's my karma and something I dealt with, and I'm over it now. I'm so much better. Oh, sorry.
Caleb
I'm not over it.
Listener
Yeah.
Brooke
Natalie, did you really think. Like, you didn't tell us? I had just assumed that it was.
Natalie
One time, you know, I said that I Was unfaithful. You didn't ask for like a specific number.
Brooke
I feel like we just caught her cheating.
Jeff
Well, it's fair. We need to be better at asking questions when we're doing these segments. Let's keep that in mind.
Brooke
Did you cheat in any relationships after him?
Jeff
Well, that doesn't matter about that.
Brooke
It does, because she says she's grown.
Jeff
And changed, but we're not worried about her other relationships. We're worried about this relationship with Caleb. Caleb. She's done the work. She's moved past it. Are you ready to move past it yet?
Listener
That was well done. But wild question.
Brooke
Yeah.
Caleb
Like, yeah, here's the deal. It's like I still live in the same building and I still have the same landlord who occasionally looks at me.
Jeff
In that weird way.
Brooke
Pretty messed up that you didn't get a rent discount.
Caleb
It's not just the landlord. I mean, she slept with the freaking escape room instructor.
Brooke
What?
Natalie
Okay, okay, that was not my fault.
Brooke
I need to hear this.
Natalie
It just kind of happened. We were locked in separate rooms. He was a team leader. You do what the team leader says.
Jeff
Oh, my God.
Caleb
You are insane.
Jeff
Natalie, we have to get out of this room. Everyone take their pants off.
Listener
Yeah.
Brooke
Is there an escape room employee that isn't a 20 year old D and D guy?
Caleb
Okay, you guys can see why we're not together now, right?
Listener
Yeah.
Brooke
She slept with a guy in the middle of your date.
Jose
Of course together.
Listener
So I don't want to say anything, but I think her and Jeff were fooling around a little when she was on hold.
Brooke
Yeah.
Jeff
By the way, team leader, you have to listen to the team.
Natalie
So don't appreciate that you guys are not helping.
Brooke
Why would you ever think that he would move past this? Like, why would you ask this question? You just need to move on and give up.
Jeff
Brooke, what you're forgetting is this is all past stuff.
Brooke
That's great.
Jeff
We're talking three years ago. And I would hope that, Caleb, you could find it somewhere in your heart to say yes, because this girl deserves a 14th chance.
Brooke
As of today, she hasn't cheated on you. Know what the saying is? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me 14 times, shame on the landlord.
Natalie
Okay, you guys are making such a big deal about the number of people and the truth is like, I've changed and I just want a cup of coffee.
Brooke
Okay, Okay, I think that's fine. But just maybe do it with a.
Jose
New guy or sleep with the barista. Then you get free coffee.
Jeff
That's before we even do that we need to ask. The whole purpose of this segment is Caleb, we. She wants it, Brooke. She's begging us for the coffee with Caleb.
Brooke
So Caleb, just like that team leader in that escape room, Caleb, would you.
Jeff
Be willing to say yes to the ex and meet up with Natalie for coffee?
Caleb
You know what? I think I actually have a thing or two of yours still at this apartment. So yeah, I can mew up the coffee, but just so you know, there is zero chance of me ever trusting you again or being in any kind of relationships.
Brooke
Okay, so you're gonna hook up over coffee as well? Yeah.
Jeff
I hear there's a coffee themed escape room that they just started downtown.
Natalie
I am Julia, new woman. So you'll see the new me. It's gonna be great.
Listener
Well, go let yourself shine. Let him see this new woman.
Brooke
And we're proud of you for that. Yeah, we really are.
Jeff
Just go to Co Coffee, bring your landlord and let's squash old qualms. You know What? Bring all 13 of those other guys back and we'll hash this out.
Listener
What is this? The Bachelor?
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Brooke
Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.
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Episode Title: Say Yes to the Ex: Unlucky Number 13
Release Date: June 1, 2025
Podcast: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update
Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts
In this episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update, the hosts delve into the intricate and often tumultuous journey of rekindling past relationships. Titled "Say Yes to the Ex: Unlucky Number 13," the episode centers around Natalie, a returning listener seeking a second chance with her ex-boyfriend, Caleb. The discussion navigates themes of trust, forgiveness, and personal growth following a tumultuous breakup marked by infidelity.
Introduction of Natalie: The segment begins with Brooke introducing Natalie, who previously appeared on the show regarding a disturbing second date experience at a red envelope party. Natalie now returns with a desire to reconnect with her ex, Caleb, whom she dated three years prior for six to seven months.
Natalie's Background: Natalie candidly shares her past mistakes, revealing that she was unfaithful during her relationship with Caleb. She admits, “I was unfaithful and I got caught. Yeah, and I totally deserved him breaking up with me” (07:16). Despite this, she expresses heartfelt remorse and confidence in her personal growth, stating, “I'm not that person anymore. And I just know he's a solid person that doesn't have neon signs and giant arrows in his bedroom” (07:44).
Reaching Out: After reflecting on Natalie's desire to reconnect, the hosts discuss whether it's possible to mend a relationship after such a breach of trust. Jeff poses the question to the audience, “Can you come back from a cheating scandal?” (08:21), sparking a broader conversation about forgiveness and the possibility of second chances.
The Live Call: To facilitate Natalie's request, the producers successfully contact Caleb, who is placed on hold unaware of the segment's purpose. Natalie prepares nervously, contemplating the potential outcomes. When Caleb joins the call, the tension is palpable.
Confronting the Past: Natalie's confession during the call is both candid and humorous. She reveals the extent of her infidelity, saying, “It wasn't once she cheated with 13 people” (15:03), including unconventional individuals like an escape room instructor. Caleb's reaction is one of disbelief and hurt, exclaiming, “You told me 13 different dudes... it was a lot of people, and I knew most of them, so” (15:55).
Resolution: Despite Natalie's earnest attempts to demonstrate her change, Caleb remains firm in his stance. He agrees to meet for coffee but makes it clear that trust has been irreparably damaged: “There is zero chance of me ever trusting you again or being in any kind of relationships” (19:29).
Brooke and Jeffrey's Take: Throughout the episode, Brooke and Jeffrey offer insightful commentary on the complexities of rebuilding trust after infidelity. Jeff emphasizes his belief in forgiveness, stating, “Personally, I believe in forgiveness, and in certain situations, maybe this is one of them” (11:26). However, Brooke maintains a more cautious viewpoint, questioning the practicality of giving second chances in such scenarios.
Balancing Humor and Seriousness: The hosts adeptly balance humor with the serious nature of Natalie's situation. Instances like Caleb referencing his "arena" bedroom (06:03) and the playful banter about escape rooms add levity to the discussion, making the episode engaging while addressing deep emotional issues.
The episode culminates with a reflection on the challenges of rekindling past relationships fraught with betrayal. While Natalie's attempt to reconnect with Caleb highlights the desire for redemption and growth, Caleb's resolute stance underscores the lasting impact of broken trust. Brooke and Jeffrey leave listeners contemplating the delicate balance between forgiveness and self-respect in the realm of second chances.
Natalie on Personal Growth:
“I'm not that person anymore. And I just know he's a solid person that doesn't have neon signs and giant arrows in his bedroom.” (07:44)
Jeff on Forgiveness:
“Personally, I believe in forgiveness, and in certain situations, maybe this is one of them.” (11:26)
Caleb's Firm Stance:
“There is zero chance of me ever trusting you again or being in any kind of relationships.” (19:29)
Brooke on Second Chances:
“It doesn't sound like you were really into the relationship to begin with.” (08:44)
Natalie’s Admission:
“I was unfaithful and I got caught. Yeah, and I totally deserved him breaking up with me.” (07:16)
This episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update offers a compelling exploration of the possibility and pitfalls of rekindling past relationships marred by infidelity. Through Natalie's heartfelt journey and the hosts' balanced perspectives, listeners gain valuable insights into the complexities of love, trust, and forgiveness.