Second Date Update: Better Late Than Never

Summary

Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update – "Better Late Than Never"

Introduction

In the April 30, 2025 episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update, hosted by iHeartPodcasts, Brooke and Jeffrey delve into the tumultuous second date experience of a listener named Kyle. The segment, aptly titled "Better Late Than Never," explores the challenges Kyle faced in securing a second date with Ashley after a series of unfortunate events on their initial meeting. The hosts aim to provide insights and advice to listeners navigating similar dating dilemmas.

Recap of Kyle's First Date with Ashley [02:06 – 10:22]

The episode begins with Brooke introducing the segment and addressing reactions from a previous episode's awkward moment, setting a light-hearted tone. She quickly transitions to Kyle's story:

• Kyle's Initial Predicament [02:32 – 07:02]: Kyle recounts the events leading up to his first date with Ashley. Nervousness caused him to exhibit erratic behavior, such as shaking his knee excessively while driving, which ultimately led to his shoe detaching mid-drive ([06:10]). This mishap forced him to pull over, resulting in minor road rage when another driver expressed impatience ([06:25]). Despite these setbacks, Kyle arrived approximately 25 to 30 minutes late for their dinner date.

• First Date Dynamics [07:12 – 10:22]: Upon finally meeting, Kyle noticed Ashley's annoyance but managed to smooth things over with apologies. They proceeded to order "doubles" due to their stressful day, attempting to salvage the evening. However, the night took a downturn when Kyle's lingering nervousness and over-sharing about his earlier mishaps hindered the natural flow of conversation. Ashley's purported commitment to grading papers on a Friday night raised suspicions, leading Kyle to question her genuine interest in continuing the relationship.

Host Discussion Leading Up to the Call [10:22 – 12:43]

Brooke, Jeffrey, and fellow host Jose dissect Kyle's attempts to reconnect with Ashley post-date. They humorously speculate on Kyle's choice of excuses and communication habits, emphasizing the importance of concise and genuine interactions. The hosts decide to take the bold step of calling Ashley directly to gain clarity on why Kyle hasn't secured a second date, setting the stage for an unexpected live interaction.

The Call with Ashley [12:43 – 20:38]

• Initial Contact [12:56 – 13:43]: Brooke connects with Ashley, who identifies herself as a school teacher. The hosts awkwardly navigate introductions, revealing the premise of their show and Kyle's predicament.

• Ashley’s Perspective [13:43 – 18:48]: Ashley expresses frustration with Kyle's incessant rehashing of the night's earlier chaos. She emphasizes her disinterest in repeatedly hearing about the shoe incident and road rage, seeking a more straightforward and less narrative-driven interaction. Notably, Ashley states, "I just want to have a meal," highlighting her desire for simplicity over Kyle’s elaborate explanations.

• Hosts’ Reactions [18:48 – 20:38]: The conversation grows tense as Ashley voices her need for a partner with better communication skills and patience. The hosts interject with humor and empathy, attempting to mediate the situation. Ashley concludes by expressing relief that the interaction is over, underscoring the mismatch between her expectations and Kyle's communication style.

Key Insights and Discussions [20:38 – 21:18]

Post-call, the hosts reflect on the encounter, extracting valuable lessons for their audience:

• Over-Communication vs. Conciseness: Kyle's tendency to over-explain his lateness and the incidents en route detracted from the date's potential, illustrating the importance of balanced communication.

• Authenticity and Simplicity: Ashley's dissatisfaction stemmed from Kyle's inability to maintain a simple and authentic conversation, highlighting the need for genuine interactions in dating scenarios.

• Handling Mistakes Gracefully: While apologizing for lateness is crucial, excessive details can create unnecessary tension and hinder rapport-building.

Conclusion [21:18 – End]

Brooke and Jeffrey wrap up the episode by reiterating the significance of clear, concise, and authentic communication in fostering successful dates. They encourage listeners to share their own dating stories and seek advice through the show’s Second Date Update segment. The episode serves as both an entertaining narrative and a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of overcomplicating social interactions.

Notable Quotes

• Ashley on Kyle’s Over-Explaining: “I just want to have a meal. That’s not your recapping.”

• Kyle on His Intentions: “Clearly, Ashley, he was very, very flustered by the journey over to meet up with you on the date, and he felt like it was important to at least get it out there to explain himself.” ([17:38])

• Brooke's Reflection: “It sounds like you were really looking forward to going back to your house, watching that movie... but the whole rehashing probably pushed her away.” ([20:26])

Final Thoughts

"Better Late Than Never" offers a humorous yet insightful exploration into the complexities of first dates gone wrong. Through Kyle and Ashley's story, Brooke and Jeffrey emphasize the delicate balance between sharing enough and oversharing, underscoring the value of simplicity and authenticity in building meaningful connections. Listeners are left with actionable advice on navigating the often unpredictable world of dating, all delivered with the hosts’ signature wit and empathy.

Transcript

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[Kyle]

Found out I was related to the.

[Ashley]

Guy that I was dating. I don't feel emotions correctly.

[Kyle]

I collect my roommate's toenails and fingernails.

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[Brooke]

All right, you found it. Your brand new second date podcast starts right now. It's Burkin Jeffrey in the Morning, the home of the second date update. But before we get to it, lots of reaction from yesterday's awkward Tuesday and a lot of disappointment in our own Alexis.

[Alexis]

I know you never know how many people listen till you do something wrong. Yeah, and then they all comment.

[Jose]

I can agree.

[Brooke]

I can attest to that. You owe everyone an apology. Happened.

[Alexis]

I'm sorry guys. Honestly, I Don't know. But half the awkward cut off at the end. Okay, I'm saying I don't know. Like, I don't know how. Yeah, but I fixed it. But a lot of you guys did go crazy when it did cut off mid call, which I understand. And I do appreciate the one or two people who specifically called me out in the comments and said, alexis, what happened? I'm like, oh, no.

[Brooke]

She may have gotten into one or two of her white claws that are sitting at her desk.

[Ashley]

Who knows?

[Alexis]

Maybe.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Alexis]

So I'm gonna triple quadruple check from now on, guys.

[Brooke]

Okay?

[Alexis]

Maybe I should have done that in the first place.

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[Jose]

I don't think you should. Anytime people make big mistakes, we get more traction, more people, more.

[Brooke]

You're saying there's no such thing as bad press, Jose.

[Jose]

So listen to the podcast. Maybe it's not all uploaded.

[Kyle]

Listen for our mistakes.

[Brooke]

Try to find the end.

[Alexis]

Will you hear part two of the second date? I don't know.

[Brooke]

And if you didn't get the whole awkward, go back, listen to tomorrow's cuz it is fixed. Let's get today's brand new second date update started.

[Kyle]

Second date update. This is not a new thing. It's a broken Jeffrey in the morning.

[Brooke]

Yeah, we've been doing this segment for a long time, Jeff.

[Kyle]

Well, not this segment. I mean, it's not new. That we've talked about when you're more than five to 10 minutes late to a first date. Oh, I think we can all agree at least a text is needed to give them an update.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Oh, yeah.

[Jose]

What'd you get to what, 10 minutes?

[Kyle]

Seven minutes?

[Brooke]

I even think five.

[Kyle]

Five?

[Brooke]

Yeah, five.

[Alexis]

Sitting there alone feels like a long five minutes.

[Kyle]

But the thing. What do you say to keep it light and fun? Still, do you go with like a sorry I'm late. I just needed some extra time to emotionally prepare myself for how hot you are.

[Jose]

Oh, that's.

[Brooke]

Did that take you five minutes to come up with? And I feel like you're standing outside the door. You can just walk out.

[Kyle]

I mean, use the wasted time the right way. Or do you go with my personal favorite? Yes, Sorry I'm late. My pants were fighting me and frankly, they lost.

[Brooke]

What, because you don't have pants on?

[Kyle]

Exactly. Keep it mysterious and flirty so that she's wondering the whole time.

[Jose]

Or you regretfully have them on.

[Brooke]

See, I don't know that I'm glad we're not doing textual healing right now.

[Kyle]

Yeah, the reason that I bring it all Up. All this lateness is because our buddy Kyle says he was late for his date the other day and I want to know what he texted to her. Kyle, what was your line when you were late?

[Ashley]

I didn't really have a line. I kind of was just like, hey, sorry, I'm running late.

[Brooke]

Yeah, that's solid.

[Alexis]

That is great.

[Brooke]

Go with that.

[Kyle]

Kyle, are you sure you don't want to use the fighting pants line the next time? Because I will let you use it.

[Ashley]

I don't know, man. Maybe next time.

[Brooke]

Next time.

[Kyle]

He says women don't like a lot of communication, apparently, but it just doesn't need it.

[Brooke]

All right.

[Jose]

Also, if you think about it, you don't want to make a big deal. You're already late. You want to make it quick? I'll be right there.

[Kyle]

Okay.

[Brooke]

Are we breaking this up?

[Kyle]

Brooke, you're done with questions? I had a question for Kyle. I have questions for you.

[Brooke]

Why?

[Kyle]

Kyle, tell us about your date.

[Brooke]

Oh, you get it.

[Kyle]

What was this lady's name that you met the other day?

[Ashley]

So her name's Ashley.

[Brooke]

Okay. I would ask where you met her, but I apparently am just really upset.

[Ashley]

Good.

[Kyle]

That's a terrible question. Go right to the date, Kyle.

[Ashley]

So I was kind of introduced to her through some mutual friends.

[Brooke]

Oh, cute.

[Ashley]

I hadn't met her yet. This was going to be our like, first time meeting.

[Brooke]

So it's like an old fashioned blind date.

[Kyle]

Yeah.

[Ashley]

So we were supposed to go to dinner and then, you know, maybe pick up a movie. We didn't really have a clear plan, but it was Friday night and traffic was extremely bad.

[Brooke]

But wait, she devoted a Friday night date to you? That is already a good sign.

[Kyle]

Wait, why is Friday a good sign?

[Alexis]

You don't give up weekend nights.

[Kyle]

Friday is a weekend?

[Ashley]

No.

[Jose]

Well, if it's a Tuesday afternoon date, Jeff, it's not hot.

[Kyle]

Gotcha. So Friday night you're saying traffic on the way was terrible?

[Ashley]

You know how some people when they get nervous, they like shake their knee like they're like bumping it up and down? Yeah, I was doing that a lot. To the point where my shoe came off while I was driving. Like I. I was extremely nervous.

[Jose]

Your leg was having a panic attack.

[Brooke]

While you were driving in. A shoe came off.

[Ashley]

I was freaking out. I want to be late, so I had to pull over to fix it. But when I pulled over, I guess my car was sticking out in the road too much. And this guy I was talking to me. And you know, I'm not the most patient person. So we Got into a little bit of. I would call it a little bit of road rage.

[Brooke]

What?

[Jose]

Really?

[Brooke]

Oh, no.

[Kyle]

This is all before you arrive to the date. This is explaining to us.

[Ashley]

This is all leading up to. To the date.

[Brooke]

Why you are not in a good mindset, my friend.

[Alexis]

You're a road rage guy.

[Jose]

Yeah.

[Ashley]

So I wouldn't say I'm a road rage guy to the point where I got the car. I'm screaming, but, you know, I'm yelling. I'm lifting up my shoe, being like, hey, all I'm trying to do is put this on. I'm trying to go, okay, well, now.

[Kyle]

It looks like you're threatening the other.

[Alexis]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Now I'm really glad all you said to your date was, sorry I'm late.

[Alexis]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Any more explanation of what just went down could have been a red flag for her.

[Ashley]

I'm trying, okay? I'm trying. I'm really trying my best. That's why I tried to keep it simple. But I was getting close the restaurant, and then I realized that my breath. I had a little bit of garlic for lunch, so.

[Brooke]

Wait, now you have stinky breath, you're late, and you were just in a road rage incident?

[Ashley]

Yes. It had been a very long, long day.

[Kyle]

His date doesn't know any of that.

[Brooke]

Well, I understand. I'm just thinking of his mental state, walking into the restaurant.

[Kyle]

His mental state seems great.

[Alexis]

I'm thinking disheveled.

[Brooke]

Did you stop to get gum then?

[Kyle]

Yes.

[Ashley]

So I told her that I had to stop at the drugstore to get something. I didn't tell. It was dumb. I didn't want her to know.

[Kyle]

She probably thinks you're stopping to get prophylactics for the end of the day.

[Brooke]

Oh, I was thinking something worse, like an antibiotic for.

[Ashley]

Oh, yeah. No, I didn't tell her, but I let her know. So I got there around, like, 25 to 30 minutes late.

[Kyle]

Whoa, that's long, too late.

[Brooke]

And it sounds like you're doing errands and stuff to meet her.

[Jose]

If you say I'm stopping at the store, yeah.

[Brooke]

What was it like when you saw her?

[Ashley]

You could tell that she was a little annoyed, and I understand that because I. I would be, too. But, you know, I apologize. She eventually kind of just like, rolled her eyes, made a joke about it, and we. We moved on.

[Brooke]

Okay, good.

[Jose]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

So it sounds like things are getting back on track.

[Ashley]

Yeah, I mean, I ordered those both doubles when we got there because we both had a rough day. Everything seemed like it was gonna be okay, but as dinner started Ending like I started realizing like, she hasn't really brought up going back to her place anymore. And we talked about that a lot in the text. So I was like, hint at it a little bit. I had a couple of drinks. So, you know, I wasn't like in my best state of mind. So I tried to hint at it. I was like, wow, you know, it's so early, we could go and do whatever.

[Kyle]

I'm trying to get her to take the lead to be like, oh, let's do movies now.

[Brooke]

So you're saying.

[Ashley]

Yeah, yeah, exactly. I was like, I was like, go back to your place and watch a movie or, you know, this is why.

[Jose]

You plan Friday night meals. Last Friday night date was like, we'll have the date and if things go well, then maybe we can hang out after too, because it's Friday.

[Ashley]

Exactly. Man. We had that whole conversation. Everything seemed like it was leading to that point. And then she hits me with, oh, you know, I'm a school teacher, so I have to grade papers.

[Brooke]

Oh, Friday night, late night paper grading after a couple of drinks.

[Alexis]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Did you believe that?

[Ashley]

No, of course I didn't believe that.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Ashley]

It is a Friday night. You are here with me getting drinks on a Friday night. There is no way you're going to go home and go, yeah, you know, I'm just gonna grade some of these.

[Jose]

I'm just pre funking before the real party starts. Grading night.

[Kyle]

You're not a dedicated school teacher though, are you? Like you actually care.

[Brooke]

I'm wondering if she decided before she even saw you. Just cuz you're half an hour late, you come in, you do a bunch of apologies like missing a shoe, you.

[Kyle]

Order a double shot the second you get in. I don't know why she wouldn't want to go out.

[Brooke]

I'm just wondering if she didn't give you the chance that maybe you were hoping for.

[Jose]

Yeah, yeah.

[Ashley]

And I mean again, like, I understand, but I feel like I tried my best to like bring the conversation back. Our conversations there weren't bad. Like it seemed like everything was going well, but.

[Jose]

Yeah, but when you're that late, you're starting in the hole.

[Ashley]

Yeah.

[Kyle]

The good news is we live in that hole so we can help. We know all the ways to get out of it. We're going to try and help you. We're going to call, we're going to try and get you your second date update with Ashley right after this. Hold on.

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Second date update?

[Kyle]

If you're just joining us for the second date update, we've been talking to to Kyle. And here's the unfortunate thing that happened to him without any fault of his own. He was late. Yes, I would really like a bunch of.

[Brooke]

Yeah, well, like the shoe came off because he was nervous and he couldn't control it. And then he got in a fight with a guy.

[Kyle]

A few people in our studio do assume that he walked in looking disheveled and bloody and angry and immediately ordered himself a double shot.

[Brooke]

I don't know where he got bloody either, Alexis, but Jeff bloodied him up along the way.

[Jose]

How bad is rush hour for you?

[Kyle]

So it's not a great look, but let's remember he did order her a double shot too. Yeah, let's give him a little bit of credit.

[Brooke]

It was a double shot. I thought it was just a double drink.

[Ashley]

Well, it's the same thing.

[Alexis]

That's the same.

[Brooke]

It is so aggressive with shot glasses compared to coming with a golf shot margarita.

[Kyle]

Yeah, fair point. You guys are right. But apparently there was some texting before the date about possibly hanging out afterwards. Maybe even to watch a movie at her place, which is something that she never brought up.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Kyle]

So was she turned off by his lateness or was it something else? That's our job to figure out and do whatever we can to help Kyle get another hangout.

[Brooke]

Yeah, we never even heard Kyle. Have you talked to her since the date?

[Ashley]

Oh, yeah, no, No, I haven't. I've been trying to get. Yeah, so I had. I had reached out. I didn't hear anything. So one of my friends had asked, how'd the date go?

[Brooke]

Oh, right.

[Ashley]

I was like, oh. I kind of told them what happened if they could, like, see if they could do any digging for me. And I never really heard anything back, so.

[Kyle]

That's the thing, man. You never talk to your friends about your dating life.

[Brooke]

You're the ones that set them up.

[Kyle]

No, always come to us first.

[Brooke]

Oh.

[Kyle]

We'll give you an honest opinion whether or not you're gonna like it.

[Brooke]

You know, maybe she's still grading papers. It's just been a really busy school.

[Jose]

Yeah. You don't want her because she's boring.

[Kyle]

No.

[Alexis]

That means she's a great teacher.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jose]

Too good of a teacher. Boring.

[Kyle]

Exactly. So let's just call her. We'll see if she picks up and hopefully has some answers for us. But I'm going to dial her number right now. It's Ashley, right?

[Ashley]

Yeah.

[Kyle]

Okay, Ms. Ashley. Okay, here we go.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Hello?

[Kyle]

Hi, is this Ashley?

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Yep.

[Brooke]

Oh, hey, Ashley. Ashley.

[Jose]

Good morning, Ashley.

[Kyle]

How you doing today, Ms. Ashley?

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Who is this?

[Kyle]

This is a radio show. We're called Brooke and Jeffrey in the.

[Jose]

Morning, Your favorite students.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

What is it?

[Kyle]

Sorry, no, you're on the radio right now.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Okay.

[Kyle]

We're Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning and we're doing a segment called the Second Date Update.

[Jose]

We're a morning show.

[Brooke]

I wish it was that Teacher of the year segment that we do, but.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Okay, I'm kidding.

[Brooke]

We don't do that.

[Kyle]

That's harsh.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Okay, so what is this?

[Kyle]

See, this is a dating segment where we try to help out our listeners who've gone out with somebody. And afterwards, if they're not getting a call back, we try to help figure out the reason why.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Okay.

[Kyle]

And you, according to our sources, went out with one of our listeners named Kyle recently.

[Brooke]

Our source is Kyle. Just so you know.

[Kyle]

Well, don't give away.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Yeah, what about it?

[Kyle]

Okay, well, Kyle had some really nice things to say about you and about your date.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Oh, that's surprising. Okay.

[Brooke]

Oh, it's surprising that he enjoyed it.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Or that he was talking about me and not himself?

[Brooke]

Oh, oh, wait. What do you mean? That must be a lot.

[Jose]

He was talking about you to us a lot.

[Kyle]

Because the thing is, Kyle isn't a hundred percent sure why you aren't meeting up a second time. He does acknowledge that he was late to the date and he feels.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Okay, so he did tell you that. Okay, so. Yeah, he's still on that. Okay, yes, he was late. He was very late.

[Brooke]

Wait, he's still on that? What do you mean by that?

[Dub Dynasty Player]

I mean, before I even see this guy, I get three separate texts within like the 45 minutes late. He was always like, oh, I think I'm going to be late. Sorry, I'm going to be late. Looks like I'm going to be late. I was like, for the love of God.

[Kyle]

Well, hold on. Don't you like the communication to let you know?

[Dub Dynasty Player]

I mean, you can just say it once and give me an epa and then like I can chill. It's just like the play by play was like not native.

[Brooke]

I can see it sounds like he was really nervous before the date and that he was really looking forward to it. So maybe he just overdid the communication because he, he felt bad.

[Kyle]

So was it already over even by the time that he just arrived at the restaurant?

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Not necessarily. But I mean, it's like all we talked about. He's like, okay, so this happened in my shoe and then the guy like the drugstore and I'm like, oh my God, I'M like, okay, okay. Are we going to, like, are we going to go on a date? Are we just going to, like, recap the reason you relate to this date in the first place?

[Jose]

So you're already trying to move on, though. That's a good.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

No, 100%. I understand. Things happen. You can be late, but then that's, like, all. I mean, you guys. He was, like, stopping the waiter. I was like, finally. I'm freaking starving. Like, let's order something. He's like, no, no, I'll give us 15 minutes. I gotta talk to her. And then just, like, went on and on about the lateness. And I'm like, can I get a taco? Like, please. But.

[Brooke]

Okay, wait, wait. Like, what if he was just nervous, you know?

[Jose]

Like, he. He messed up and he knows it.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

It almost feels like he planned this to have, like, subject matter to talk about on the date.

[Brooke]

Well, it is being late at the shoe. Just. So he had conversation.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

He was like, this could be interesting. It made him feel like I felt crazy. I was like, can we do. Can we talk about anything else?

[Brooke]

Oh, my God.

[Jose]

It's like he's creating a date story.

[Brooke]

He did tell us the whole story, but only once. He only told us once.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

He loves the story. It's his favorite story. I can't believe he called the radio to tell it again.

[Kyle]

Maybe we can hear one more time when we bring him on right now, because he is on the line.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Please don't.

[Kyle]

He really is. He's there listening and hoping to talk to you. Kyle, you there?

[Ashley]

Hi, Ashley.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

What's up, Kyle?

[Kyle]

Hi.

[Ashley]

You know, how you doing? I totally understand what you're saying. Like, I get it. I didn't really mean to, but I just wanted you to know, like, it really was a crazy situation. Like, I was driving. I really didn't know, like, what else to do because I was. I was just nervous. My shoe fell off.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Like, did you get that part?

[Kyle]

Which foot. Which foot was the shoe on?

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Don't encourage him, Kyle.

[Brooke]

Don't tell the story again.

[Ashley]

Okay, okay, okay. Yes, Ashley, I get it. I repeated it a lot of times. But you do understand how crazy of a story it is, though? Like.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

What I'm telling you is the only thing I don't want you to talk about.

[Ashley]

The lady at the store, she's.

[Kyle]

Okay, you guys, let's call time out on the conversation. There's a lot going on here, and I want to save some of Kyle's story for the side podcast that we do with Brooke, Alexis, and Jose.

[Brooke]

Yeah, that's just the shoes and being late.

[Kyle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Yeah, we just do a shoe story podcast.

[Kyle]

Clearly. Clearly. Ashley, he was very, very flustered by the journey over to meet up with you on the date, and he felt like it was important to at least get it out there to explain himself.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

He's literally still doing it.

[Brooke]

I know, but I think it's because he's defensive, Right?

[Kyle]

More importantly, it's because he likes you. Yeah.

[Ashley]

And, you know, I. I was just really looking forward to going back to your house, you know, watching that movie. And, you know, maybe we could have ended up doing something, like, later on that night. Like, I was really just looking.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

How could we even do stuff? All you're gonna keep doing is talking about this. I swear I'm flustered. Dude. I. Like, it's a wrap. Like, what are we doing on the radio?

[Kyle]

Okay, well, what we're doing is we're gonna offer to send you out date with Kyle. Yeah, but I'm assuming you're probably too busy grading, like, school papers, and you don't have a lot of free time.

[Brooke]

In your schedule, which, by the way.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Oh, no, no, no. I'm. I'm good. I'm. I'm completely free, but I just don't want to talk about.

[Brooke]

Dude, that was such a cold excuse not to hang out with him again.

[Kyle]

Yeah, y'all.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

What else was I supposed to do? He was killing me. I'm like. At least, like, I have. Like, I have an actual thing to do. That's, like, a job. Maybe he would, like, release me from the torture.

[Brooke]

I'm sorry, Kyle. I didn't mean to laugh. It's just, she has very clear boundaries of what she wants, and that's. That's respectable.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

But I don't. I just want to have a meal I don't. Like, that's not a huge boundary.

[Ashley]

Okay, okay, Ashley, I get it. I get it. I get it. You didn't want me to recap. But you're talking about this meal. The meal, the meal, the meal, the meal, all the time. That's not your recapping.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Are you out of your mind?

[Kyle]

I mean, it does have a point.

[Ashley]

I'm just saying, you were talking about recapping, and now we're recapping this whole thing about how. I didn't talk about.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Reverse.

[Brooke]

Let's end this.

[Ashley]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Kyle]

I mean, the love is exploding out of the phone lines right now. So we send you out one more time. Last chance, I think.

[Brooke]

End the story.

[Kyle]

Okay.

[Brooke]

Yeah, the story's over.

[Dub Dynasty Player]

Okay. Goodbye, radio people.

[Kyle]

Oh, man. Kyle, dude, I'm sorry, man.

[Ashley]

Well, to be honest, good riddance. Because I need. I need someone with a larger attention span who can at least like entertain what's going on here, you know what I'm saying? Like I'm being. I'm being told that I'm just doing too much, you know? She's doing the exact same thing.

[Brooke]

I don't think you picked up what she was saying.

[Alexis]

Tell a story like your mom.

[Brooke]

Maybe she'd like to.

[Ashley]

I understand what she was saying, but I don't understand why I was saying.

[Kyle]

Okay.

[Alexis]

She understood so much.

[Kyle]

Okay, but take us back to this traffic light. Okay. Go back to the shoe because I'm still curious.

[Ashley]

I mean, if you actually want to know, I can tell you.

[Kyle]

No, keep going. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. You know, I felt bad for Kyle because he definitely wanted the whole world to hear about his harrowing story on the way to the date. Yes, and in his defense, a lot of dating is talking about things that happen to you in your life, different.

[Alexis]

Things, and then asking about their things, you know?

[Kyle]

But I can also understand his dates perspective. She doesn't want to rehash the details over and over and hear how the sausage was made. She just literally wants to eat sausage.

[Brooke]

We were set up for like failure from the beginning. I mean, all we did was rehash what happened. I mean, that's the whole point of the segment, is to rehash what happened on the date. Which is exactly the last thing she wanted to hear.

[Kyle]

Feel even more against it, so.

[Jose]

Oh man.

[Brooke]

Still don't really understand the sausage thing.

[Kyle]

But yeah, but she didn't want to hear why he was late.

[Brooke]

She wanted a taco, Jeff.

[Kyle]

Yeah, exactly. Well, okay, yeah, that's just me, but whatever food you like to eat or talk about, we can help you in your dating life. You can always email the show and we can help call that person who isn't calling you back and go check out our second dates. Wherever you get your podcast, they're available online at Brooke and Jeffrey.

[Brooke]

Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

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[Kyle]

Today I found out I was related to the guy that I was dating.

[Ashley]

I don't feel emotions correctly.

[Kyle]

I collect my roommate toenails and fingernails.

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[Ashley]

Dream season is now complete.

[Kyle]

The Golden State warriors are the 2015.

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[Dub Dynasty Player]

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