Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey – Second Date Update Classic: Eyes Closed Mouth Open

Release Date: January 7, 2026
Episode Theme:
A man, Lawrence, gets ghosted after a first date and enlists the Brooke & Jeffrey team to call his date, April, and uncover the real reason she didn’t call back. As always with “Second Date Update,” the premise is to confront the “ghoster” in a humorous, drama-filled live call, hoping to secure a second date despite a historically low success rate but high entertainment value.

Episode Overview

This “classic” Second Date Update unpacks how exhaustion, poor timing, and a literal case of falling asleep can derail romantic prospects. The episode is lively, self-deprecating, and filled with both awkward confessions from the unlucky-in-love Lawrence, and the panel’s witty banter. The revelation involves a “mid-kiss nap” — making for one of the more memorable Second Date Update scenarios.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Setup: Lawrence’s Rough Return (00:49–03:38)

• Lawrence recounts his ill-fated date: Recently back from a wild bachelor party in Vegas, followed by a sleepless night obsessing over his fantasy baseball lineup. He admits he showed up to his date with only a “20 out of 100” for energy.
• The panel humorously skewers Lawrence for scheduling a date right after such an exhausting trip:
  • Brooke (A): “Why would you schedule a date after a bachelor party?” (02:17)
• Lawrence tries to justify his choices, saying he didn’t want to miss his shot with April and purposefully picked a lively bowling alley to mask his fatigue.

2. The Date: Good Intentions, Bad Execution (03:38–06:08)

• Lawrence describes the date as fun but blurry. He barely remembers conversation details due to tiredness but notes April wanted to keep the evening going:
  • Lawrence (E): “As she was leaving... she was like, do you want to get another drink somewhere else?” (04:53)
• Even after the first venue (bowling), they head to a bourbon bar—a choice instigated by April.
• He tries to “power through,” thinking things are going well, but is clearly not at his best.

3. The Fallout: No Response from April (06:09–07:00)

• Lawrence texts April the next day but gets no reply, prompting him to reach out to Brooke & Jeffrey for help.
• The hosts tease Lawrence for his misfortunes and self-pity, pushing him to own up to his choices:
  • Brooke (A): “Those are your choices and you made bad ones, and that’s fine.” (08:37)

4. Calling April: The Real Reason Revealed (09:31–12:53)

• April hops on the line and is cautious but open, describing most of the date as “mostly fine.”
• The “unrecoverable moment” of the night is revealed when April recounts that at the end of the date, as she leans in for a kiss, Lawrence appears “polite” but is unresponsive—because he’s literally asleep, leaning against her car:
  • April (F): “When I open my eyes, I realized that he’s sleeping. He has fallen asleep.” (12:21)
  • Panel: “Wait, what? Standing up?” (A, 12:29); “He fell asleep mid-kiss.” (B, 12:35)
• April describes waking him: “I was like, dude are you asleep? And he just kind of like opened his eyes and laughed a little bit and was like, okay, see ya.” (12:46)

5. Lawrence’s Reaction: Surprised and Embarrassed (12:57–14:10)

• Lawrence hadn’t even realized the “kiss” happened—he thought it was a long hug:
  • Lawrence (E): "Because I thought it was a super long hug. I don't know." (13:26)
• Forced to explain, Lawrence finally admits to how exhausted he was from the bachelor party and fantasy baseball all-nighter, but insists he truly liked April and wanted the date to work.
• April pokes fun at his priorities:
  • April (F): “It sounds like he’s super responsible. I mean, fantasy baseball, priorities!” (14:22)

6. Resolution: Second Chances and Reluctant Agreement (14:47–16:21)

• The panel tries to spin Lawrence’s perseverance as “romantic,” emphasizing he cared enough to fight through exhaustion.
• April says she might consider a second date if Lawrence promises to sleep—and not tell anyone about the disastrous first-kiss nap (apart from everyone listening to the show):
  • April (F): “Can you promise that you’re going to get a full night’s sleep and never, ever tell anybody besides everybody that’s listening to this show...?” (16:00)
• Lawrence promises, and April agrees to go out again—as long as she pays for nothing this time.
  • April (F): “But I’m not paying for a single thing. Not one single thing.” (16:17)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lawrence (E): “I just remember being really tired and not being my best.” (04:30)
• April (F): “And then I open my eyes... I realized he’s sleeping. He has fallen asleep.” (12:21)
• Panel, in disbelief: “He fell asleep mid-kiss.” (B, 12:35)
• April (F): “You don’t remember the kiss. You definitely don’t get to count it. No, you’re not getting points for that at all.” (14:54)
• Lawrence (E): “At that point, I was the dead person, but the next time I’ll be fully alive.” (15:08)
• Panel, joking about Lawrence’s future: “I hope it’s not just the first kiss. I hope they hit all of the major dating milestones while he’s asleep.” (B, 17:02)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:49–03:38: Lawrence explains being exhausted and why he went on the date anyway
• 04:38–05:24: April wants to continue the date, leading to the second bar
• 06:09–07:00: Lawrence realizes he's ghosted, asks for help
• 09:31–11:07: April joins the call, recounts a “mostly fine” night
• 12:21–12:46: April describes Lawrence falling asleep mid-kiss
• 13:26–14:10: Lawrence reacts to the revelation—didn’t know the kiss happened
• 14:22–16:21: April and Lawrence reach a deal for a second (fully-awake) date

Tone & Takeaways

This classic Second Date Update keeps up the series’ playful, irreverent tone. The hosts balance empathy with teasing, especially as Lawrence’s misadventures unravel. The memorable (and now infamous) “sleeping kiss” provides both comedic gold and a rare scenario even Second Date Update hadn’t tackled before.

Final Sentiment:
Despite the embarrassing turn, Lawrence’s candor—and willingness to laugh at himself—helps win April over, setting up one of the more unlikely second dates in the show’s history. The message: Sometimes the worst first impression still gets a second chance, especially if you own it (and promise to get some sleep).