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Darren
Second date update. You know, for certain women, astrological signs play a huge part in possible matchmaking with a guy online. Okay, like, everybody knows Libras are the most powerful lovers.
Brooke
What? Is that what you are, Jeff, You're a Libra.
Darren
Wait a second.
Brooke
Nobody ever said that.
Darren
Libra. That's weird. And you're so powerful.
Brooke
So is my dad. And that grosses me out.
Darren
Okay, sure makes a lot of sense.
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Just read that from like 16 different experts. They all agree. And slid into my DMS at the same time. But I bring it up because one of our listeners puts a lot of emphasis on astrological signs and she says she's worried it might factor into the situation with her new guy.
Brooke
Okay.
Darren
So her name is Emily. Emily, welcome to the show.
Emily
Hello. Hi. Thanks for having me.
Brooke
We need to know your sign as soon as we know your name.
Emily
Exactly. Because that's how it goes. I'm a proud Gemini.
Brooke
Gemini?
Darren
Yeah.
Brooke
There's four of us. You don't know what you're going to get. I love being a Gemini.
Darren
So we saw your email and we were interested cause you said you're worried that your astrological sign may be playing against you. Why do you say that?
Emily
Right. So I was reading the survey and I was asking people who are the most datable signs and who are the least datable signs.
Brooke
Okay.
Emily
And we're the least dateable. It says.
Brooke
What?
Darren
Geminis are the least dateable?
Brooke
What are you talking about? Aren't they known for being kind of crazy?
Darren
Yeah, that's it.
Brooke
We're a good time. We're deep. We connect on a lot of different levels.
Darren
Yeah. Not hard headed.
Emily
We're entertaining. We're easy. To get away along with. I don't know what their problem is.
Darren
I mean, keep going about yourself. Yeah, ram it down our throats until we say yes. I'm just kidding. Okay, so that makes you feel insecure or something?
Emily
Well, it makes me feel insecure because it was also talking about the most dateable signs.
Darren
Okay, what's that?
Emily
It happened to be Pisces, which is Darren, my precious son.
Darren
So that's like a sign from.
Brooke
But isn't that good? Don't you want to be with someone who's dateable? Like, I mean, if you're really putting a lot of emphasis into this stuff.
Emily
Well, Pisces have great attributions. They're romantic, they're mystical. They have a great imagination.
Brooke
Okay, I'm going to back you up right there. I married a Pisces and the romance is not.
Darren
You wish.
Brooke
Oh my God. So you're a Gemini Pisces right now. And I will tell you, he takes on everyone's emotions. He's very sensitive. Sensitive, very loving, very kind.
Darren
Sounds amazing, Brooke.
Brooke
He is okay.
Darren
Did you hear that, Emily? Proof that this relationship is totally going to work for you. And you're going to end up in a very happy spot in 10 to 12 years. Brooke's marriage is like the healthiest one I know.
Brooke
Thanks, Jose.
Emily
Sure hope so. So you know me and Darren meet him a dating app. And he is very attractive. So one thing that I really love about him is he has broad shoulders.
Brooke
And I guess you don't want a narrow shouldered man I never thought about.
Emily
Yeah, they're so broad, I just want to jump up on them at a music festival. That's what I imagine myself doing.
Darren
Okay.
Emily
Okay.
Darren
Well, that's great.
Brooke
So did you go on a date to a music festival to fulfill your fantasy?
Emily
Well, so here's what we did. So after I read the survey, I was like, okay, I'm going to do some research online. And I was like, best dates for Pisces and Gemini.
Brooke
Isn't that cool?
Darren
You can google almost anything nowadays.
Brooke
And you can keep re googling until.
Darren
You get the answer you want.
Brooke
I mean, it is funny. All of it.
Darren
Sure. So what. What did you find would be the perfect date for a Gemini Pisces combo.
Emily
So since Pisces are super mystical, they maybe would like a tarot card reading.
Brooke
Oh God.
Darren
Tarot reading. Brooke, you should set one of those up for Michael. He would love it. Would he love a tarot card reading?
Brooke
The only reading he'd love is a sports card reading. Like if it Was like, opening packs of NBA opening packs of NBA cards. He would hate that.
Darren
Does that match with the Gemini's perfect first date?
Emily
Well, here's the thing. Mine would be, like, singing. I love karaoke.
Brooke
Okay.
Emily
Yeah. So I was thinking, wow, how do I bring Zolkar and my singing skills together?
Brooke
Wait, is his name Zoltar? Is that what you just said?
Emily
You know, Zoltar, the fortune teller machine, Right? Yeah, the machine.
Brooke
Yeah.
Darren
So, you know, what's. What's your date's name?
Emily
His name is Darren.
Darren
Okay, let's stick with Darren. I thought it was Zoltar.
Emily
Darren is a cutie patootie. So you know those karaoke bars where they have the room and you, like, rent it and you sing in there?
Brooke
Yeah.
Darren
Never heard of it.
Brooke
No, Jeff rents those all the time.
Darren
Those are my favorite.
Emily
I always think I had a genius idea of bringing them together.
Brooke
I don't get it.
Darren
Tarot card readings and karaoke.
Brooke
Ooh. Is the tarot card reading gonna sing you your reading?
Darren
You're gonna die? It's karaoke.
Emily
Exactly. Yeah. So we would sing a song, and then we would pull a card after each song.
Darren
Tarot card reading ever.
Brooke
Did you tell him this is what you were going to do, or was this a surprise?
Emily
It was a surprise. So here's what we learned, though. This is what came about it. The tarot card reader told us that Darren was going to get a cat.
Brooke
A cat?
Emily
Yeah.
Darren
Okay.
Emily
And that one of us would get a raise. And I'm like, okay, which one? Hello. Like, I want to raise. Yeah, but she kind of, like, kept it broad, so I wasn't, like, too impressed with her.
Darren
Oh, yeah?
Emily
Really?
Darren
Sometime in the next 10 to 20 years, one of you will get a pay increase.
Emily
Yeah. And now I'm kind of, like, questioning myself because Darren just looked like he was just there. Like, he wasn't, like, too excited or.
Darren
He wasn't into the teriyaki experience.
Emily
Exactly. He wasn't, like, enthusiastic. So, you know, here comes my troubling mind making up all these assumptions.
Brooke
I mean, those are two activities that a lot of people have super strong feelings against, you know, I can't say he's performing in front of a tarot card reader.
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If he doesn't like your idea, then he's not worth it anyway. But we should call him and ask.
Brooke
Yeah, and he's a Pisces. He'll feel bad for you no matter what.
Emily
Exactly.
Brooke
Date. They really take on other people's emotions a lot. Jeffrey.
Darren
So we're going to come back and we're going to call Darren for you. Not Voltar this time. Zoltar. Zoltar. Whatever it is, Darren, we're going to call him and try and get you your second date update right after this, okay?
Emily
Okay, thank you.
Darren
All right, hold on. Second date update. We just learned about a brand new date idea called teriyaki. A combo of tarot card reading and karaoke, which is going to be the latest craze on TikTok. Am I right, Alexis?
Brooke
Sure.
Darren
That's the spirit.
Brooke
It just dawned on me how terrible it would have been for the tarot card reader.
Darren
Yeah, to listen to two people kind of third wheel in it on there. But our listener, Emily, set it up based on a survey she found online about the perfect dates for a Pisces and for a Gemini. And she decided to mash them together into one super date. Yeah, because she's a Gemini. Her date Darren is a Pisces. I have no idea why he wouldn't call you back after this, Emily.
Brooke
Especially since as it was a surprise. Yes, yes.
Darren
Sprung on him. It sounds like the date of the century. And even Brooke is fuming mad jealous because she didn't think of it first.
Brooke
Oh, my God.
Emily
I know.
Brooke
Listen to that smile.
Darren
How mad she is.
Brooke
I will say, the first day I planned for my husband and I, who's a Pisces, we did brewery and go kart racing.
Darren
Wait a minute. Yeah, drinking and driving.
Brooke
That's a good point.
Emily
Yeah, I know. I think I went extra on this one. Maybe I did too much. I don't know.
Darren
Sounds extra. And they're happily married, so. Yeah, that's a good sign. If he doesn't appreciate you for the effort that you put in, then he.
Brooke
Doesn'T deserve that the tarot card reader didn't have your back. And tell him that he was obviously destined to be with you.
Emily
Well, you know, I think she was probably just about her money because she just left after four songs. That's why I wasn't impressed with her.
Darren
Maybe she like predicted the date was going to end poorly, so she didn't want to foresee that. Anyway, let's predict. I gotta go. I'm predicting that this is gonna go really, really well. Let's call Darren and see what he has to say. Okay.
Emily
Yay.
Darren
All right, now you be quiet now. Here we go. Why that sound rude? Don't interrupt. I break my concentration. I have to really focus when I die.
Darren (Caller)
Just please hold.
Darren
We'll be. Shut your mouth. Okay, here we go.
Emily
Hello.
Darren
Hey, we're looking to speak with Darren.
Darren (Caller)
Yeah, that's him.
Darren
Hey, Darren, sorry to interrupt whatever you're doing right now, but hopefully you could take a break to be on the radio for a second with a show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning. Yeah.
Brooke
Hey, Darren.
Darren (Caller)
Okay.
Brooke
Yep.
Darren
Oh, I can tell how impressed you are.
Brooke
That's right.
Darren
But we're doing a segment called the Second Date Update because we're trying to help one of our listeners get in touch with you again after you guys went on a little romantic first date at a karaoke bar the other night.
Brooke
I think there was anything little about it.
Darren
Big romantic date with a girl named Emily.
Darren (Caller)
Oh, yeah. Okay. What about it?
Darren
Okay, that's what we want to know. What did you think about it?
Brooke
Yeah, I have to know what you thought when you first got there and realized what you guys were going to be doing.
Darren
What a unique experience, bro. Karaoke and tarot cards?
Darren (Caller)
Yeah, it was definitely a first for me.
Brooke
Okay.
Darren
I think it'd be a first for anybody in this room. Honestly. We've never heard of it before.
Brooke
Was it fun?
Darren (Caller)
Like what? She obviously told you stuff like. I don't know what she told you.
Darren
Well, she just said that she planned this unique first date idea, brought the tarot card reader to the karaoke bar so that she could do readings in between songs.
Brooke
And we heard that you could be getting a cat soon. Yeah, that was one of the predictions.
Darren (Caller)
Okay, so here's the thing about all of that stuff. So I'm not really into that sort of stuff, like the tarot card reading and the astrological signs and stuff like that. But, like, I sort of went into it with, like a kind of an open mind just to see what happened. But honestly, it kind of freaked me out a little bit.
Brooke
Why?
Darren
Huh?
Darren (Caller)
So you mentioned the cat earlier, right?
Brooke
Yeah.
Darren
Right.
Darren (Caller)
So I didn't mention this at the time, but my neighbor is moving and they have a cat and I agreed to adopt their cat.
Darren
No way. And you didn't tell anyone? Did she know? Did you bring it to Emily?
Darren (Caller)
No, I didn't say anything at the time.
Brooke
Wow.
Darren
Why wouldn't you tell her?
Darren (Caller)
I don't want to mess around with this astrological crap.
Darren
No, don't mess with the universe.
Darren (Caller)
I'm gonna bring in.
Brooke
No, no, no, no. Come on. One, it can be just a coincidence. And two, even if it's not, these people are really good at, like, reading signs of things that are happening in your life.
Darren
You probably had some, like, cat hair on your sweater.
Darren (Caller)
Wait, hold on. There's more. So one of the tarot readings I don't know if she told you about this, was that somebody was gonna get a raise?
Brooke
Yeah.
Darren (Caller)
Two days after that, I get called into my boss's office, and he tells me I get a promotion and a raise.
Brooke
Freaking out. These are all good things.
Darren
Yeah, it's awesome.
Darren (Caller)
It's freaky. And honestly, like, I'm not that kind of person that I want to know what my future is or anything like that. I kind of like to go with the flow and just see how life kind of happens.
Brooke
That's crazy. So, wait, wait, wait, though. It wasn't her giving you the tarot card readings? Yeah, she doesn't predict the future.
Darren (Caller)
But he's into it, though.
Darren
Yeah.
Darren (Caller)
She seems like she's kind of that person that wants to know what's going on. I'm not. And, like, honestly, I've been kind of struggling. I don't know how to bring this up to her.
Darren
I see. So it's not. It's not necessarily an issue of, like, Gemini versus Pisces and incompatibility don't mix. It's just she's into the astrological stuff, and you don't want anything to do.
Brooke
With it, and you're scared of it.
Darren (Caller)
Yeah, exactly.
Brooke
Well, I mean, how is he ever going to bring this up to her?
Darren
I'm really sorry to freak you out even more than you already are, but I have a prediction that Emily is listening to this phone conversation and wants to jump in. In three, two, one.
Brooke
Oh, no, she didn't. Wait.
Darren
I'm not a professional tarot reader.
Brooke
So Emily's there.
Darren
That's Emily.
Darren (Caller)
Oh, hey. What's up?
Emily
So, wait, is that the reason why you're not calling me back?
Darren (Caller)
I just didn't know how to tell you it, and I didn't want to disappoint you because you, like, went through so much effort to bring, like, this tarot card reader in and the karaoke night. And, like, I just didn't want to hurt your feelings.
Brooke
Right. So not calling her back.
Emily
Well, I just don't understand how you didn't and don't want to know the future. And then, look, the tarot card reader, she predicted everything good.
Darren (Caller)
I know. And, like, honestly, I'm a little bit kind of freaked out about the whole thing. And, like, I don't know. I like to go with the flow with life. I think that's part of the beauty of life, is just things happen and you react to them and it's unexpected.
Emily
Yeah, well, I don't know. You don't want to know. Like, the next time that, you know, miss a rent payment.
Brooke
What? How do you not do that?
Darren (Caller)
I mean, I just got a promotion, so I'm not worried about, like, I'm doing all right with rent thanks to her.
Brooke
Emily, why did you bring up rent babies?
Emily
Yeah, because I like to know stuff. And that's okay that you don't like to know stuff. But, you know, this could help build our future, be ahead of the game.
Darren
Oh, your future together.
Brooke
I've heard that's how you play the stock market.
Emily
Like, what if the next tarot card reader tells us that you're about to get another cat? Like I would want to know that. Wouldn't you want to know that?
Darren
Wow. How many cats is he going to have?
Brooke
How often is this card pulled? Yeah, I mean, maybe he would just know when the cat arrived.
Darren (Caller)
Yeah, exactly. And they're cats. They're pretty much kind of self reliant. You know what I mean? It's not really that big of a deal.
Darren
I understand. Darren doesn't really want to know anything about the future. Emily wants to know everything that's going to happen in the next 40 years. There must be somewhere in the middle where you two can meet and we could send you on a date that we would pay for. That way you guys could talk about it, work this out, and nobody would miss any rent payments that way.
Brooke
Yeah, feels like it's worth a shot.
Darren
Yeah.
Darren (Caller)
I don't know. Emily, what does your tarot card say that I'm gonna say?
Emily
Oh, goodness gracious. It says that you're the perfect guy for me.
Brooke
Oh.
Darren
She didn't even answer the question. Yeah, that's a totally different card.
Brooke
But it still works exactly how it works.
Darren
So it's a definite yes from Emily. We know that. But Darren, the answer comes down to you. Do you want to see her one more time?
Darren (Caller)
You know what? Honestly, this whole thing just really isn't for me. I'm sorry. You seem like a nice person and I wish you the best.
Emily
Are you serious?
Darren (Caller)
I mean. Yeah, I'm serious.
Darren
Tell him how many cats he's going to get as punishment.
Emily
This is awful. I did not see this in the cards.
Brooke
Oh, wow. How could you?
Emily
Can you please give me one more chance? And I'll never bring up the tarot. Those cards again.
Darren
You're gonna get up on it totally now.
Brooke
How quickly she moved away from it.
Darren
God, those darn Geminis. They're so finicky. Darren, she's asked twice Now?
Darren (Caller)
Yeah. No, I'm. I'm sorry. Terrified of her.
Brooke
That's two no's. That's too bad.
Emily
Oh, my goodness.
Darren
Better luck next time, okay?
Emily
Emily, I'm heartbroken.
Brooke
Yeah, I also feel like you're gonna be delivering feral cats to his address. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning looking for excitement.
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Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update
Episode: Second Date Update Classic: Teriyaki Date
Release Date: December 7, 2024
Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts
In the "Second Date Update Classic: Teriyaki Date" episode of Brooke and Jeffrey, hosted by iHeartPodcasts, the dynamic duo delves into the complexities of second dates gone awry, blending humor with heartfelt advice. This episode features a listener named Emily, whose elaborate second date plan intertwines astrology, tarot readings, and karaoke, ultimately leading to unexpected relational fallout.
The episode kicks off with Darren introducing Emily, a listener who places significant emphasis on astrological compatibility in her dating life. Emily reaches out expressing apprehension that her astrological sign, Gemini, may be hindering her success in finding a compatible partner.
Darren:
“For certain women, astrological signs play a huge part in possible matchmaking with a guy online. Okay, like, everybody knows Libras are the most powerful lovers.”
[03:21]
Emily:
“Exactly. Because that's how it goes. I'm a proud Gemini.”
[04:14]
Brooke and Darren engage in a light-hearted banter about the traits of Geminis, emphasizing their versatility and depth, while also touching upon the common stereotypes associated with the sign.
Determined to create the perfect second date that aligns with both Gemini and Pisces (Darren's sign), Emily devises an unconventional plan she dubs the "Teriyaki Date" – a fusion of tarot card readings and karaoke.
Emily:
“So I was thinking, wow, how do I bring Zoltar and my singing skills together?”
[07:40]
Darren:
“Tarot card reading and karaoke.”
[08:13]
The idea is to alternate between singing and receiving tarot readings after each song, hoping to blend entertainment with mystical insights. Emily hopes this unique combination will bridge their astrological differences and foster a deeper connection.
The execution of the Teriyaki Date quickly reveals cracks. While Emily is enthusiastic about the fusion of activities, Darren, a Pisces, finds the combination unsettling. The tarot card reader's predictions become a focal point of discomfort.
Emily:
“The tarot card reader told us that Darren was going to get a cat.”
[08:48]
Darren:
“He wasn't into the teriyaki experience.”
[09:11]
Adding to the awkwardness, Darren learns that he recently adopted a cat and received a promotion shortly after the date, aligning eerily with the tarot predictions. However, instead of feeling validated, Darren becomes increasingly uncomfortable with the emphasis on astrology and future predictions.
Darren:
“I'm not really into that sort of stuff, like the tarot card reading and the astrological signs and stuff like that.”
[14:10]
Brooke and Darren humorously critique the date's concept, highlighting the potential pitfalls of overcomplicating a second date with too many elements.
Seeking closure and understanding, Brooke and Darren decide to call Darren to gain his perspective on the date. The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Emily joins the call, leading to a candid and emotional exchange.
Brooke:
“So not calling her back.”
[16:01]
Darren (Caller):
“Honestly, this whole thing just really isn't for me. I'm sorry. You seem like a nice person and I wish you the best.”
[18:43]
Emily confronts Darren about his lack of communication post-date, expressing confusion and disappointment over his disinterest in astrology and the effort she put into planning the Teriyaki Date. Despite Emily's pleas for another chance and assurances to move away from the mystical aspects, Darren decisively ends the relationship.
Emily:
“Can you please give me one more chance? And I'll never bring up the tarot. Those cards again.”
[19:04]
Darren:
“Better luck next time, okay?”
[19:26]
The episode captures the emotional turmoil and highlights the challenges that arise when differing beliefs and interests intersect in romantic relationships.
Brooke and Darren reflect on the outcome with a mix of empathy and humor, pondering the role of astrology in modern dating. They acknowledge Emily's genuine efforts while also validating Darren's discomfort with the intense focus on astrological and mystical elements.
Darren:
“Jeffrey.” (Referring humorously to himself as part of the podcast persona)
[10:23]
Brooke:
“I've heard that's how you play the stock market.”
[16:20]
The hosts conclude by emphasizing the importance of compatibility and open communication in relationships, irrespective of astrological signs.
Darren on Astrology's Role:
“For certain women, astrological signs play a huge part in possible matchmaking with a guy online.”
[03:21]
Emily Introducing Teriyaki Date:
“So I was thinking, wow, how do I bring Zoltar and my singing skills together?”
[07:40]
Darren on Discomfort:
“I'm not really into that sort of stuff, like the tarot card reading and the astrological signs and stuff like that.”
[14:10]
Emily Confronting Darren:
“Can you please give me one more chance? And I'll never bring up the tarot. Those cards again.”
[19:04]
Darren Ending the Relationship:
“Better luck next time, okay?”
[19:26]
The "Teriyaki Date" episode offers a humorous yet insightful exploration of how deeply personal beliefs and interests can impact romantic relationships. Through Emily's elaborate date plan and its subsequent fallout, Brooke and Jeffrey underscore the vital importance of understanding and respecting each partner's values and preferences. Whether you're a staunch believer in astrology or prefer to live in the moment, this episode serves as a reminder that compatibility goes beyond star signs and involves mutual respect and communication.