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What would you do if mysterious drones appeared over your hometown? I started asking questions. What do you remember happening on that night of December 16th?
Morgan
It actually rotated around our house, looking as if it was peering in each window of our home.
Gabe Leonard
I'm Gabe Leonard from Imagine I Heart Podcasts and Leonard's Entertainment. Listen to Obscurum Invasion of the Drones wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Jeffrey
Hey, it's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And yes, first we took over your for you page on TikTok. Then we took over the top comedy charts on Spotify.
Morgan
Next we're gonna take over the world.
Jeffrey
Oh wow. Okay. No one's I don't feel like anyone's behind me.
Brooke
I actually like you take over the world. I don't think you have to go to work anymore. Oh. So it kind of would be helpful for everyone.
Jeffrey
Well could you help us out Follow the show Follow the show on this podcast over on our made feed podcast as well. And hey, enjoy your second date.
Brooke
Second Date Update Is it possible to accidentally catfish someone?
Jeffrey
I mean I I guess we have.
Brooke
People that say that on our show all the time, where they showed up to the date and, oh, no, he's even more attractive than his pictures.
Jeffrey
I mean, the opposite.
Brooke
I wasn't prepared for a Clooney Hemsworth lookalike. Woe is me.
Yeah, I lost a bunch of weight, and I'm super buff now.
Jeffrey
Yeah, I just forgot to update my profile photo.
Brooke
Yeah, well, one of our listeners is worried she may have unintentionally catfished her date.
Jeffrey
Oh, no.
Brooke
Her name's Morgan, and she's a. A solid 6 in her photos online. But an 11 when you see her in person. Isn't that right, Morgan?
Jeffrey
You're off the scale.
Morgan
I wouldn't go that far. You guys. I'm probably, like, a 10.5.
Jeffrey
I don't know anyone that even calls.
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Himself a 10, so.
Jeffrey
Good for you.
Brooke
Cute and funny I like.
And humble. Yeah, well, Morgan, we want to help you here. Tell us about the guy that you catfished by accident. What's his name?
Morgan
Yes, his name is Kent.
Jeffrey
Okay. And you don't honestly think that Ken isn't calling you back because you're too hot, right?
Morgan
No, no, I mean, that's not it. I just. I mean, some stuff happened during the day, but we met online. Look, I was, like, almost done with these apps because I've been on some really horrible dates. And, like, the last day was this guy. He actually asked me if I could donate my kidney to his uncle on the first date. He was serious.
Brooke
He was not kidding.
Jeffrey
That is a good member that will just start dating randos just to find an organ donor. I gotta say.
Brooke
I mean, I can understand that question on a second date. Maybe date one. It's a little bit too soon.
Morgan
Exactly. I was like, can we just wait till we date for a month and then maybe, you know, maybe not a.
Brooke
Kid, but how about, like, a lot?
Yeah.
Jeffrey
So you're about to delete your app is what you're saying?
Morgan
Yeah, and then Ken reached out to me, and he, like, gave me the cheesiest line. Uh, oh, is there an airport nearby? Because my heart is taking off.
Jeffrey
And that made you not delete it? Like, I would think that that would be quicker.
Brooke
How do you respond to that? Or do you even respond?
Morgan
I wanted to mess with him, so I was like, oh, well, thanks a lot. My dad was a pilot, and he actually crashed.
Jeffrey
That got dark. Wait, is that true?
Brooke
Little dark humor.
Morgan
I know, but I was like. I wanted to mess with him because I thought it was, like, such a cheesy line. I was like, oh, come On. And he was like, oh, my God, I'm so sorry. I was like, no, I'm just kidding.
Jeffrey
Just kidding about my dad's fiery death. Yeah. I'm surprised he didn't delete that. That was him.
Brooke
That's a cute way to start off a conversation where you turn that into a date somehow.
Morgan
Yeah. And so, like, we were just laughing, and then he asked me out for drinks. What happened is that I decided to change my hairdo right before going on this date.
Jeffrey
That's the catfish part, right?
Brooke
Oh, right.
Jeffrey
Okay.
Morgan
It was a pretty dramatic change.
Brooke
You went for the full makeover?
Morgan
Yes, kind of. I mean, I went from blonde to back to brunette, which is my natural color, and I actually went short hair.
Brooke
Ooh, that's a dramatic change.
Yeah.
Jeffrey
Was he able to recognize you? Did you give him a heads up?
Morgan
No, no. So he. He doesn't even see me. And I, like, I had to wave at him. I was like, hey, I'm here. And his reaction was like, whoa, I didn't even recognize you. I kind of, like, in a good way.
Brooke
Yeah. Did he at least, like, was it a compliment? Like, wow, you're so much prettier now.
Morgan
I think he was just really surprised. So. No, it didn't come up as a compliment.
Brooke
Okay.
Morgan
He was just like, what?
Jeffrey
I don't know if you're so much prettier now as a compliment either, because it means that she looks bad before. Jeffrey, I think we need to work on your compliment.
Brooke
It should be like, I didn't think.
Jeffrey
Undercut there, but see, that's too cheesy.
Brooke
All right, off to a little bit of a rocky start here. Were you able to get things on track?
Morgan
I did. So we sat down and we started talking, and things got back on track. And actually we found out the silly hobby that we have in common. We actually love karaoke. Both of us.
Brooke
That is a silly, stupid hobby.
Lame. Stupid.
Who does karaoke?
Singing is dumb.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey loves karaoke.
Morgan
I love it.
Brooke
It is cut you.
Morgan
We both apparently love to go a lot. And so anyways, we bonded about that. And then at some point, the other thing that happened that was a little odd is that I have a ring on my finger. And he actually noticed that. And it's not a wedding ring or anything, but it is an old promise ring from one of my first boyfriends.
Jeffrey
Why the hell are you wearing that?
Morgan
Well, I love the ring, and I wear it on the other finger. It's not like I'm wearing it as in I'm engaged or anything.
Brooke
Okay.
Jeffrey
But it's like a diamond. It looks like an engagement r. It.
Morgan
Does look a little bit like an engagement ring. Yes, yes. And so I told him. I said, hey, I just really love this ring. It's from old boyfriend, has nothing. I mean, I don't even have any contact with this person. And so it's just like, really like it. And so he. I'm not even sure if he was even weirded out about that.
Jeffrey
Well, it's strange that you even brought it up because he may have not even noticed it. I mean, if it's not on that finger, dude, I don't know, right?
Brooke
I know a lot of guys that don't forget to look where it's like, dude, she married. I'm like, I don't know. It's like I didn't look at her fingers.
Or maybe when you said it was like one of my ex boyfriends, you probably thought it was just a joke. Like your dad that had a plane crash. Yeah, I would have been funny.
Yeah, he died in a tornado accident.
So how did you and Kent end the date?
Morgan
You know, it ended up just fine. We had a friendly hug, and it seemed like things were going to continue. Like, I'm going to reach out to you and. And then it just hasn't been like that at all. So I reach out a couple times and, you know, his answers are kind of short and just not the same kind of back and forth that we had before.
Brooke
I wonder if it is. Is the ring, like just knowing someone's.
Jeffrey
I think it's not staying blonde.
Brooke
Yeah, but we'll find out the real answer after we play a song, come back, call Ken and get your second date update right after this. Okay, thanks. All right, hold on. Second date update. Let's play a little game of spot the red flag. Ooh.
Jeffrey
Okay, I like this game.
Brooke
So let's see.
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Brooke
I have bad visuals.
Jeffrey
Yeah, you two are gonna fail.
Brooke
Let's try. There's a blonde girl who shows up to the first date with a totally different hair color, wearing an ex boyfriend's promise ring, joking about her fake pilot dad crashing his plane.
Jeffrey
I don't.
Brooke
I can't. I can't find the red flag.
Jeffrey
I only see green. I see all green.
Brooke
But you know what's good about red flags? You can cut little red hearts out of them.
That's cute.
Jeffrey
Is that your motto?
Brooke
That's my motto. I can turn that into love.
So I don't know why Kent wouldn't be calling our listener Morgan back after Their first date. I don't know. Brooke, what do you think?
Jeffrey
I am really at a loss. You know, I. I think it's really normal to wear old promise rings.
Brooke
Yeah.
Oh, yeah, the promise.
Jeffrey
Men love that. Yeah, because usually when you're, like, 19. 19 or 18 or whatever, you can afford a big diamond.
Brooke
Morgan. I mean, do you see anything wrong with what happened on your first date there?
Morgan
You guys, I don't call those red flags. I call them having a sense of humor.
Jeffrey
So the promise ring was a joke?
Brooke
Funny flags. Okay, well, it really doesn't matter what any of us think. It all comes down to Ken and his opinion of your first date. That's what we're gonna try and get from him right now.
Morgan
Okay.
Brooke
Let's dial his number and hope that he picks up.
Jeffrey
Yes, unknown numbers. Also red flags.
Brooke
Here we go.
Kent
Hello?
Brooke
Hey, is this Kent?
Kent
Yeah. Who's this?
Brooke
Who do you think we are?
It's not a good question.
Maybe he might guess right.
Jeffrey
I highly doubt it.
Kent
Okay, I'm gonna guess somebody. I'm not that keen on talking.
Brooke
In the morning. Congratulations.
Good at this.
Kent
Who. Who are you?
Brooke
We are a morning radio show.
Yeah.
Kent
Oh, okay.
Brooke
It's about the standard answer that we get a lot of the times when we do these, but we're doing something called a second date update. We're trying to get some answers for our listener, Morgan, on why you're not calling her back after going out with her.
Kent
Oh. Oh, yeah.
Jeffrey
So that's, like, good, because, you know, she obviously liked you.
Brooke
Yeah. So we demand answers.
Jeffrey
Kent, you literally could not be more awkward doing this.
Brooke
It's like court now.
Jeffrey
Not even scary.
Brooke
You know, Kent, we can ask nicely. Why aren't you calling Morgan back after you guys had such a great first date?
She's our friend.
Kent
She's what? Did she, like, call you?
Brooke
Yeah, she reached out to us and told us all about your first hangout together.
Kent
Oh, she did?
Brooke
She did. Overall, it seemed pretty good. But she did mention there were a few possible awkward moments. Like, she brought up that she looked a little bit different than her photos online.
Jeffrey
Well, so different that you didn't even recognize her.
Kent
Yeah, that was a little shocking.
Jeffrey
Did that upset you?
Kent
No. She's so pretty. And most importantly, I think, like, her personality was the same. So.
Brooke
So if that's the case, then was there something else that happened on the date? Because she says that she's been trying to reach out to you, but you've been kind of avoiding her via text.
Kent
Well, I don't know if she Told you about the whole ring situation.
Brooke
What ring situation?
Kent
You know, she had the smile. See what he says this promise ring from her ex boyfriend had given her and they were together for like five years and I guess it meant a lot to him and her.
Jeffrey
Oh, you got that much detail, huh? Yeah.
Kent
Did you not?
Brooke
I'll be honest with you, Kent. She did mention that she was wearing an ex's ring, but we didn't know the story behind it. That they were together for five years or whatever else happened with it.
Kent
Oh, well, there. There's a little more. Basically, she's. When they broke up, he asked for it back and she said no.
Brooke
Sorry.
Jeffrey
Well, I mean, it's just a promise ring. Is that bad?
Brooke
Like a nice one though.
Jeffrey
I know, but it's like expensive.
Kent
Yeah, but I mean, it's also like a broken promise, you know?
Brooke
Yeah, that's true.
Jeffrey
What upset you? I don't understand that.
Kent
Just something about that bothers me that I. I guess it was kind of lousy that he asked for it back. But he did ask for it back and she said no. But then on top of that, and this is like kind of the big. I don't recall it, the clincher, but like, but really sticking to my craw is that, you know, she knows apparently that he follows her on insta. And so every time she poses for pictures, she makes sure the ring is like visible so you can see it.
Brooke
So it's like his way back in someday.
Jeffrey
No, I think it's revenge. Like it's proving to him like, haha, still got your ring. Right.
Kent
Well, I mean, whatever it is, it's like she's still wearing his ring and still needs something. It's not just a piece of jewelry to her. It has to do with him.
Brooke
Yeah, it feels like it. Right?
We should find out.
Ooh, should we?
Jeffrey
Yeah.
Brooke
Yeah. How do we do that, Jeff?
I guess we. We could call her and ask, but. Oh wait, she's already on the line.
How convenient.
Jeff, what type of person creepily waits on the other line listening in on other people's conversations? I guess that's Morgan. That's the type of person. Morgan.
Morgan
Hi.
Kent
Oh, okay, well, so she's been listening to all of this?
Brooke
Yeah, I didn't even realize. Totally on her.
Morgan
It is.
Brooke
Morgan, what were you doing there?
Morgan
I'm bad girl.
Brooke
Yeah, yeah, Better start explaining that, girl.
Morgan
Well, I think you're putting too much weight on this ring thing. I mean, I kept the ring because I like the ring and I wear. I wore that ring for a really long time. And I'm not gonna take it off for taking a picture for Instagram.
Brooke
It has nothing to do with. You have any secret feelings for your ex boyfriend?
Morgan
No. I mean, he wasn't a nice person to me, especially when the relationship ended. So, yeah, I mean, I want to make sure that he can see through my pictures that I'm still wearing the ring.
Brooke
All right, so she doesn't think about him at all. There you go. Just when she posts directly at him online to get back at him for all the horrible things he did, I.
Do tag him in every photo online.
Healthy, healthy sort of deal, it sounds like to me.
Jeffrey
It sounds like you talked about him a lot on your date.
Morgan
Yeah, I mean, he wanted to know why I was wearing the ring, and so I told him the story, but, I mean, I don't have feelings for my ex.
Kent
I mean, to me it sounds like you may not have feelings like you want to be with him anymore, but you certainly have feelings like you want him to see you living your life. He's still important to you. And honestly, with my exes, like, if there's drama, I'm not trying to post for them. I'm blocking.
Brooke
But what's the point of posting online if your exes aren't supposed to see? Like, that's the whole reason we do anything online.
Morgan
I mean, I'm not flaunting it. I'm just not taking it off. I don't know.
Jeffrey
The people who post ring pictures flaunt.
Brooke
Yeah.
Jeffrey
So you. You're saying that you're still not gonna take it off?
Morgan
Exactly. I'm gonna wear it because it's my ring. He gave it to me, and I want to use it. I'm not wearing it. On the other finger. No. I'm not engaged to anybody.
Brooke
Maybe the promise was that she'll never take it off.
Jeffrey
Yeah. Yeah.
Brooke
It doesn't have to be like another promise that we're thinking maybe the only.
Way she'll take it off is if Kent gives her an even bigger, nicer ring. And it all starts with you going on another date with her, Kent, that will pay for.
Morgan
Yeah, I mean, it's. Kent's up for it. I really like you, Kent.
Jeffrey
I mean, no red flags here, Ken. I don't see anything.
Brooke
She's gonna have like 10 rings after. After the end of all this.
You can even take a picture with her together with the two of you and your brand new ring and post it right at her ex boyfriend.
Oh, that'll burn.
Kent
Are you guys buying the. The Ring or just the date?
Brooke
We can barely afford the day, bro.
Kent
I mean, look, I thought we had good chemistry, so I'll try it out, but honestly, I am not about the drama. I'm not about your relationship with your ex.
Jeffrey
So you're saying yes, but you don't want the drama? I don't know that you need caution. She changed her hair. She's going through something.
Kent
I can't tell if you guys are talking me into it or out of it.
Brooke
Honestly, I can't tell either. But I do want to know what happens on date number two.
Jeffrey
You guys are going out again?
Kent
Yeah, why not?
Brooke
Oh, my God. I guess miracles do happen. Guys, you want to start taking bets on how many dates they last? Brooke, what do you got?
Jeffrey
Half a one.
Brooke
I was gonna go with one and a half. You think? Not even the full date.
Jeffrey
Okay, she's showing up again with a ring.
Morgan
So it's my ring, and I'll wear it what I want.
Brooke
I mean, and if your ex boyfriend's listening to this on podcast, somebody missed out.
Jeffrey
He feels that big time. Brooke and Jeffrey in the mor got.
Brooke
A text into 78592 that says, I think that actually was my ex and I want her back.
Jeffrey
Oh, wait.
Brooke
Or at least the ring.
Jeffrey
Yeah. Oh, there it is. I cannot believe they're going out again.
Brooke
Yeah, I am.
Jeffrey
Like she said, why not? I know.
Brooke
She's obviously so caught up on her ex.
I don't know. I think we've all held on to stuff from our previous relationships, and it doesn't mean anything.
Jeffrey
Promise rings.
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Jeffrey
Oh, my God. There were so many red flags in this situation.
Brooke
I mean, I've got fingernails and skin samples from my exes, but not in a weird like, oh, I'm obsessed with you. I smell these everyday kind of way. Just a regular. Yeah, I hold on to stuff that makes me happy. Sort of.
So what if they all have dates and times on them?
Yeah.
Jeffrey
Do you put them next to your hair doll or. No. Oh, that would be weird. Sorry. That would be weird.
Brooke
Jeez. Anyway, if you ever want to get a second date update, you can email me. We'll call the person who isn't calling you back. And check out all of the podcasts for second dates. They're up.
Jeffrey
Yes.
Brooke
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Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update – Brunette Has A Nice Ring To It
Podcast Information:
The episode titled "Second Date Update: Brunette Has A Nice Ring To It" delves into the intricate dynamics of modern dating, focusing particularly on the phenomenon of being ghosted after a promising first date. Hosted by Brooke and Jeffrey, the episode features a listener named Morgan who seeks clarity on why her date, Kent, has stopped returning her calls.
Morgan reaches out to Brooke and Jeffrey with concerns that she may have inadvertently catfished her date, Kent. She explains that while she presents herself as a solid 6 in her online photos, she is actually an 11 in person—a discrepancy that occurred after she dramatically changed her appearance prior to the first date.
Morgan shares her first date experience with Kent, highlighting her drastic change from blonde to brunette and short hair, which led Kent to not recognize her initially. Additionally, she wore a promise ring from a previous relationship, which became a point of contention.
Brooke and Jeffrey engage in a candid discussion about the possible red flags in Morgan's story. They play a game called "Spot the Red Flag," analyzing Morgan's changes in appearance and the significance of her promise ring.
Jeffrey underscores the importance of clear communication and genuine connections, questioning whether wearing an ex's ring might signal unresolved feelings or intentions.
In a pivotal moment, Brooke and Jeffrey decide to contact Kent directly to gain his perspective. They engage him in a conversation about why he hasn't been returning Morgan's calls despite a seemingly good first date.
Kent reveals that Morgan's promise ring still holds emotional significance for her, as she continues to wear it to signal to her ex that she's moved on. This revelation sheds light on Kent's hesitancy to pursue a second date, as he perceives the ring as a lingering connection to her past relationship.
Unexpectedly, Morgan joins the conversation, clarifying her stance on the promise ring and her relationship history. She emphasizes that the ring is purely a personal token and not an indication of ongoing feelings for her ex-boyfriend.
This clarification helps Brooke and Jeffrey understand that Morgan's intent was never to deceive Kent but rather to retain a meaningful piece of jewelry from her past.
Despite the earlier misunderstandings, Kent agrees to a second date with Morgan. Brooke and Jeffrey express both skepticism and hope regarding the potential success of this new opportunity.
The hosts reflect on the complexities of modern dating, particularly how past relationships and personal symbols like promise rings can influence new connections. They highlight the importance of transparency and understanding in fostering genuine relationships.
The episode concludes with Brooke and Jeffrey reaffirming their mission to assist listeners in navigating the murky waters of dating. They emphasize that misunderstandings, such as unintended catfishing, can often be resolved through open communication and a willingness to understand each other's backgrounds and intentions.
The hosts encourage listeners to reach out with their own stories, promising to provide insights and potential solutions to enhance their dating experiences.
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Conclusion: Brooke and Jeffrey’s Second Date Update: Brunette Has A Nice Ring To It provides an engaging exploration of the challenges faced in contemporary dating scenarios. Through Morgan and Kent’s story, the podcast highlights the delicate balance between maintaining personal identity and forging new romantic connections. The hosts adeptly facilitate a conversation that not only entertains but also offers valuable lessons on communication, authenticity, and the complexities of forming new relationships in the digital age.