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Second date update. We've done these second date calls for a long, long while. Oh, my God. I think half my lifetime. No joke. 200 years. But most of the time, we really focus a lot on the date. Yeah, well, that's not sure why we do that. Yeah. What do you mean? It's kind of pointless. What do you have? Focus on his date. Not very successful. Talk about their childhood. Well, one of our listeners, Thomas, wants us to hone in not on the date so much. He's more focused on the text messages that were sent between them afterwards. The juicy stuff. We're dissecting the after, so. Okay, Thomas, first of all, welcome to the show. Hey, thank you, guys. I appreciate your help. Okay, well, don't thank us until we actually follow through with that. But we're gonna talk about your date after we hear about these text messages first, because your email definitely intrigued me. What's the name of this girl, first of all? So this girl. Her name is Amanda. Okay, Amanda. And I mean, it's always a positive. If you have text messages after a date, it means that you're both still interested. Right? You would think if she's communicating with you. Unless they're like, don't text anymore. Stop. Yeah, well, then it would be. He just read stop over and over again. What were you and Amanda saying to each other? Yeah, she might as well have said unsubscribe. But I. What? What did you say? I reached out and I said, hey, how are you? That's it? Okay. Like the next day after the date or something? Yeah, the next day. And her response was a picture of her with another guy. Oh. And she says, we are good. Thanks. We're good. Wow. Pretty clear message. How are you? We are good. What's the photo? Does it look like a dad? Brother. But even then, what would be like, would it be a joke at that point? Who's in the picture? Did you ask? No, it's just some dude. I didn't Ask. Because I maybe naively thought that must be a message for somebody else. Oh. Oh, wow. That's forgiving. You don't think that was a clear message to you that I'm in a relationship? Leave me alone. You know, it looked like they could have been friends, but wasn't too honest. The date went well enough. I thought, there's no way she wouldn't have told me that she's, you know, has a boyfriend. Right, Right. Because it's. The next morning. It's like, not even enough time for her to go out with somebody and establish another relationship. Like, she may have been a cheater. What else was said? Well, then I texted her back and I said, hey, when am I going to see you again? You just ignore the photo. Okay. That the boyfriend has her phone and is the one being like, we're good. Well, what did she say that? She said, the next time I post a picture on Instagram, you'll see me. Oh, okay. So she wants you to follow her Goodness. Good point. Does anyone else feel like she's being kind of hard? Clearly something happened that made her upset. Why are we calling her then? Like, do you like her? Because she doesn't sound. She either sounds like she's in a relationship or she's not nice. I feel like she's mad at you and it's, like, not a boyfriend. Like, she's just pretending. Oh. Yeah. I don't get why that's. It's killing me. It's not even. It's almost not even about. I just got to know what happened because it seemed like it went really well. Okay, well, take us to the date. Now let's figure out if something did happen. What did you. How did you guys meet? What'd you guys do? Yeah, we met on the bus, started talking to her. I ripped her up. I got her number. Wow. Bus rizz. I love it. That makes sense. I mean, people do the same routes every day. Yeah. Yeah. And what did you do for your date? So I took her to Red Lobster and. Okay, you can. You can do a lot for a little there. And they have that shrimp your way. 30 for 20. Deal. So we got some garlic shrimp. We got some other. We didn't know that was going on. I mean, honestly, those cheddar bay biscuits. But what was her reaction about Red Lobster? What if she's allergic to shellfish? You need to check with her before you do something like this. That's a good point. Yes. It's very sexy to exchange food allergies before someone like me. Who will only eat the biscuits. No one should laugh. That's one of the first things you ask a girl before you take her out. Do you have any allergies? Do you like or hate anything? Did you get her medical rundown before you took her out on a date? I did not check with her doctor, but she did fine. I mean, she was trying everything. She was trying everything. Okay. And the conversation sounds good. What'd you connect on? We laughed a lot. We talked about places we've gone on vacation, and, I mean, I guess there was one awkward moment where I had to take a phone call, and I did have to tell her to be quiet. Yikes. Oh, I hate being told to be quiet. How did you tell her? It was almost half joking, but I was like, be quiet. You know? No, you need to cup your hand over her mouth and say, oh, my God. That immediately. At all. Yeah, that's the polite way. Why would you take a phone call at the table? That's. Yeah. You didn't step away. It was important, and I needed to handle some business. I mean, okay, I know that some people have a pretty hard line on that type of, you know, phone calls at the table. Maybe that's her whole. Yeah. Thing. That could be something that made you look bad, that it would explain her angry reaction to your texts. Have you thought of that? Maybe. But, I mean, I paid for everything. She didn't seem put off at the end, and I did everything else. Right. Did you pay for it with money from your wallet, or did you take money out of her wallet and pay? Was it. No. Okay. And after that, what happened after the dinner date? Well, after the date, then I walked into a car and we hugged it out, you know? All right, and then you sent the text, and that's where we are now, right? Yeah. Yeah, that's it. I'm still not picking up anything specifically that would justify those, like, really angry, straightforward, rude texts. Be quiet, Jeff. Oh, you gotta say it more. You need to cut my mouth when you do that. Jeff, be quiet. I mean, that's the one thing that we have to go off of, is the telling her to be quiet while taking a phone call. We're gonna find out when we reach out to Amanda for you and get you your second date update right after this. Thank you, guys. Yes. Manners. They're important. Okay, hold on. Second date update. If you're just joining us, quick recap. Thomas met a girl named Amanda on the bus. Riz Duran swung that into a dinner date at a Red Lobster. Oh, yeah. He did where they shared 30 pieces of garlic butter shrimp. And he thinks his one potential downfall may have been when he took a phone call mid meal and Amanda kept talking, so he said, hey, be quiet. Yeah. Which Brooke tells Jose to do that all the time. So I don't think really think it's that disrespectful. And the tension between Brooke and I still real hot. And it's true. But maybe she took it in a disrespectful way. We really don't know. But Brooke answering the phone at the table, you know? Yeah. Brooke, what is your take? Oh, God, I don't know, man. That text she sent you afterwards with a picture of her and a random guy is just jarring. Yeah. I don't know if anyone else caught it, but at the beginning he mentioned, like, I was laying it on pretty thick. So I was thinking maybe he did one compliment that was too far or didn't hit right, but it still shouldn't be a deal. Spent the whole night making shrimp puns, which would have really turned someone Michael Lexus off. That would have been, I would send a photo with 5 guys if I needed to get Thomas. Is any of that possible? I guess, but it still feels like bringing a gun to a knife fight. I mean, it was so harsh. But you weren't making. You weren't making shrimp puns, were you? No. I mean. Okay, what's the accent? I mean, I don't like that. Who doesn't? I made some jokes, but no. Pungent. Yeah, you were being shellfish at the table. All right, before Alexis leaves, we have to reach out to Amanda. Here we go. Alexis is crying. I'm going to dial her number right now. Hello? Hey, is this Amanda? Yeah. Who's speaking? Hey, Amanda. Jeff is the name of the person speaking, and there's a whole room of people. Hey, Amanda, welcome to the show. Good morning. She asked who was speaking? Yeah, Jeff, don't be worried. Okay? Okay. What's this regarding? This is regarding a radio show segment that you're currently on called the Second Date Update. You may have seen them on TikTok. They're going wildly viral right now. Yeah. Oh, really? I mean, like. Wait, how? I don't know. I don't know. Some random people keep posting them and stealing our audio. We have no idea. We don't think they're even very funny. We're just trying to help people. And that's what we're doing with a guy named Thomas that you went on a date with recently. Oh, my gosh. Are you serious? Yeah. You sound. Are you excited or scared? Yeah. Wait a minute. Hell no. I'm trying to avoid him. What? Oh, no. Why? Is he just like. Is he pestering you or something? Dude, he is not a good guy. Like, seriously, okay? He put on a front for us. Well, hold on. Do we believe or immediately? Here's the deal, Amanda. We. We heard about your guys date. Yeah. We also learned that there were some text messages exchanged between the two of you. He was a little bit uncertain if they were meant to be hostile towards him or not. Because, yeah, they were definitely freaking meant to be hostile. Okay. We read them that way. The one with the pic with another dude saying we're good and the next time you'll see me is when I post on Insta. Absolutely. He needs to know that he is not the only one on my radar after that night. What? Okay, so that was. I'm going to tell you. He is totally in the dark. He has no idea what he did wrong. Is he just that clueless? Is it that obvious? There is no way he can be that freaking clueless. Really. Okay, us guys can be very clueless. That is true. I am so curious. The one thing that he brought up that he mentions may have been a bad move was when he took a business call during the meal and told you to be quiet. He thinks that's probably a turn off. The. Turn off. The turn off. Oh, yes. Tell us. Was that he had kids. Kids. Kids. Wait, he's a dad? And he didn't tell you? He didn't tell. He didn't mention it to us. Oh, no, honey, let me tell you, okay? How do you go out with a woman and not even mention that you have kids? And on top of that, oh, they're gonna be there at the restaurant where we're headed. Wait, what did you say? He brought his kids to dinner with him. No way. On a date? No, he didn't bring them. There was four of them. Like, he has four kids? One was our busboy, a teenager, and one was a hostess. Wait, his kids work at Red Lobster? Yes. Oh, my God. He's getting daddy discounts at Red Lobster because his kids work there. I don't know what was going on. But seriously, like, I am not trying to get with anyone who has like a bunch of secret kids. Okay, but they weren't secret if you knew who they were. He never mentioned anything about having kids. And all of a sudden we're at the restaurant and they're all around us at dinner, like, all right, now, how awkward. For this kid. Do you take your own kid? I have questions. No. Yeah, you do. Absolutely do not. My mom used to always come into my room. We did not know about the kid aspect of this. We just heard about the date part. Wow. Although, on some level, it is flattering that he wanted you to meet the family so soon. So I would keep that in mind when I tell you that Thomas is on the other line right now, listening, possibly with all of his children, too. So be careful with what you said. Tell us this. Are you serious? No, seriously. Thomas, are you there? Do not have kids. Those aren't my kids. What? Wait, what? Wait, what are you. Are you lying now, Thomas? No. Why would she think you said, literally, those are my kids. Like, you said that to me. I said they're my kids, but I didn't mean, like, my kids. They're my students. I teach gym at a high school. Now I get it. How does one family have four kids that all work at Red Lobster together? And that's such a perfect high school job, too, right? Dude, really? Really. I find that funny. They look just like you. How is that? They must be young. You don't believe them? No. They're in my class. What do you mean they look like me? Tom, simply, the freaking busboy looked like you 25 years ago. What are you talking about? I don't know what to tell you. That's the answer. I'm a teacher. Sorry. I wouldn't just casually introduce my son, the busboy, and not tell you. Really? What teacher goes around just claiming kids? Tom, like, seriously, why are you thinking that's so weird? That makes total sense. I mean, he should have chose a restaurant they don't all work at. You'd think, but that's true. I don't know. Scattered throughout the city. Either way, it's a discount. Come on. You met the man on a bus. He's taken you to Red Lobster. He obviously has a teacher's salary. I don't care. I was telling the truth. And honestly, now that you know, the fact that you still don't believe me and you're accusing me of something that isn't true, is. I mean, it's bonkers. Yeah, I'm with Thomas on this one. I wasn't telling the truth because that wasn't a business call I was on the phone with. That was somebody else that I'm setting up a date with for tomorrow. Wait, wait. The business call? Why would you say that? So, wait, Thomas, you were telling the truth about the kids at the restaurant just being Your students. But you weren't telling the truth about the phone call from your, quote, business partner. That's why he had to answer. Makes sense. There's not a lot of gym teachers that are taking after hour calls for emergencies. We got a new tetherball in. I gotta take a rope climbing accident. Oh, goodness. You know what? She can send pics of other guys to whoever she wants. That's fine. I'm just saying, I've got options, you know? There's a lot of other girls on the bus. You tell a lot of us. That's right. That's right. Does that make you want him more? Because if it does, we will offer to send you guys out on another date that we would pay for. Hell to the no. I don't want to be 10ft within the same space as guys. That is such a dramatic response. You're gonna have to get a new bus to a gym teacher. You and Jeff not allow within 10ft of a school. Yeah. Oh, my God. You honestly sound more alike than not alike. You guys are literally responding and clapping back the same way at each other. I am nothing like him. I am not a liar. And yeah. Oh, geez. No big loss to me. I'm gonna go back to Red lobster with my 28 kids. Wait, wait. Now they. They are your kids? No, Jeff, he's being sarcastic. Oh, God. He's better at that than me. And don't forget, one of those teenagers has to have a single moment. Mom. You know, I'm just saying. And you. You think I'm not working that angle? Of course. Red Lobster. Daddy back in the house, Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Oh, you know, I'm really disappointed that those two didn't go out. Really? Are you, Jeff? Yeah. Not for, like, any romantic reasons, but if they loved Red Lobster, they would have been all about our restaurant gift card options. Oh, that's a good point. That's a good point. These aren't made for the. These people. We got all the best chain restaurants from mall parking lots. We got Chili's, we got Olive Garden, and I've even got one to an abandoned Outback Steakhouse. Oh, but it's just not running anymore. There are guys still in there, and they are making steak. It's just not technically for the company. We should give that one out. You have to bring your own steak first. Pretty much. Again, I'm disappointed. I just can't believe she didn't believe that those weren't his actual children. That was so weird. Like, are we that jaded in life that we can't even get over that she saw them. Like they must have looked exactly alike. She was adamant. There's no way. I don't know. It just wasn't meant to be today. But I guess we'll find out tomorrow who gets the next chance at a Chili's to Go gift card with your second date update. And if you want to get a second date update for yourself in your own love life, email the show. We can call that person who's not calling you back. Make sure you go check out all of our second day podcasts wherever you get yours at Brooke and Jeffrey Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning Looking for excitement? Chumba Casino is here. Play anytime. Play anywhere. 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Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update – "All In The Family"
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In the episode titled "All In The Family," hosts Brooke and Jeffrey delve into the complexities of post-date communications, focusing on the often perplexing phenomenon of being ghosted. They present a real-life scenario submitted by a listener named Thomas, aiming to dissect the interactions that led to his second date not materializing.
Thomas recounts how he met Amanda on his daily bus route—a setting both relatable and charming. Leveraging what he refers to humorously as his "bus rizz," Thomas secured Amanda's number and arranged a dinner date.
For their dinner, Thomas chose Red Lobster, opting for a meal that included 30 pieces of garlic shrimp, aiming to impress without breaking the bank.
While the evening seemed to be going smoothly—with laughter and shared stories about vacations—Thomas recalls a pivotal moment that may have jeopardized the budding connection.
During the meal, Thomas received a phone call that he needed to take, prompting him to ask Amanda to be quiet.
Brooke and Jeffrey critique this action, suggesting that Thomas’s request might have come across as rude or dismissive, potentially souring Amanda's impression.
The following day, Thomas reaches out to Amanda with a friendly "Hey, how are you?" hoping to gauge her interest in a second date. Contrary to his expectations, Amanda responds with a picture of herself alongside another man, accompanied by the message, "We are good. Thanks. We're good."
Confused and hurt, Thomas follows up by asking when they might see each other again, only to receive Amanda's cryptic directive to follow her Instagram for updates.
Brooke suggests that Amanda’s responses were clear indicators of her disinterest, potentially stemming from behavior during the date that she found off-putting.
Jeffrey adds that Thomas’s decision to take a phone call and ask Amanda to be quiet might have been perceived as disrespectful.
Determined to uncover the truth, Brooke and Jeffrey decide to contact Amanda directly. This segment transitions into a humorous and chaotic conversation where Amanda clarifies her side of the story, revealing layers of misunderstanding.
Amanda accuses Thomas of being deceitful, especially regarding Thomas's supposed "kids," which she initially interprets as his family but later discovers are his students.
Thomas attempts to explain, but the conversation unravels the miscommunication further, highlighting the importance of transparency in early relationships.
The episode wraps up with Brooke and Jeffrey reflecting on the importance of clear communication and honesty in dating. They emphasize that small missteps, like handling phone calls during a date, can have significant repercussions on relationship dynamics.
Brooke and Jeffrey express their disappointment that Thomas and Amanda couldn’t reconcile their misunderstandings but remain optimistic about helping others navigate similar situations. They invite listeners to share their own dating dilemmas for future segments, promising more insightful and entertaining analyses.
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This episode serves as both a cautionary tale and an entertaining exploration of modern dating challenges, illustrating how easily miscommunications can derail promising connections.