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Gig
Hey, it's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And on Saturdays, we give you a double dose of second dates. These are classics, so you may have heard one or two of them before, but the idea is just to give you a little bit more, a little extra to get your something for the weekend chores done. Bring you a little laughter this weekend. And while you're at it, I would highly Recommend Checking our YouTube page. It's YouTube.com brookeandjeffrey because we just started our search. Summertime dare challenges. Yes. I did mine yesterday. I am done.
Brooke
Oh, my God. You're lucky.
Gig
So gross. If you don't know what tuna claw is disgusting, you're gonna find out. And you never need to try that yourself. I can guarantee that. Head on over to that YouTube page to watch. And for right now, sit back and enjoy this.
Ryan Reynolds
We do a lot of dating segments on this show trying to help out single people. But dating with kids, that's a whole different beast.
Gig
Yeah, we don't cover that very often.
Ryan Reynolds
I know. Brooke's been trying it out on the side for months, and she has never seemed more tired in my entire life.
Gig
Is that why you're like this right now? That is not. I am dating my husband, and that is it.
Ryan Reynolds
Among others. But seriously, one of our listeners says he is a single dad and he's proud of it. Proud of being a dad.
Brooke
I like that.
Ryan Reynolds
Unfortunately, that could also have been his downfall. And the reason he's not getting a call back. And even he admits that it was a mistake. What happened?
Brooke
Oh, no.
Ryan Reynolds
You're gonna hear it in your second date update, Zaddy Edition coming up next. Second date Update. Don't talk. There's a message here.
Gig
Turn it up. Can you just tell us the message? My best friend.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah.
Gig
What is this?
Brooke
You're not getting this so bad.
Ryan Reynolds
It's a jam. First of all, why are you playing.
Gig
It from a Record.
Ryan Reynolds
And I'm playing this old school song because we got a very special caller on the phone for a second date update. He's a proud single dad on the hunt for romance.
Gig
What does that do with the song?
Ryan Reynolds
This song is about the kid's best friend, his dad.
Gig
Oh, I thought it was about a dog.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, my God.
Monica
Best friend.
Gig
That's cuter.
Ryan Reynolds
Way to kill. Like, the vibe of the segment before we even started because we got the single dad dad on the line right now hoping to get a second date. His name is Gig. Oh, sorry, is that right?
Ryan Seacrest
Yeah, it's Gig.
Ryan Reynolds
That's a unique name.
Gig
Had you heard that song before, Gig, man?
Ryan Seacrest
I have.
Ryan Reynolds
It's his ringtone. Gig. Welcome to the daycare of love. Tell us about. Tell us about your dating life, bro.
Ryan Seacrest
Awesome, guys. Thanks for having me. First off, man. This is a good time, man.
Gig
All right. You got good vibes. That's sweet, Gig.
Ryan Seacrest
Awesome. Thank you.
Gig
What's going on? Did you meet somebody you liked?
Ryan Seacrest
Gosh. Okay, let me tell you about it.
Brooke
Okay, sorry.
Ryan Reynolds
You started it. Jeff, who'd you meet recently?
Ryan Seacrest
I met Gabriella. I met her online.
Brooke
Okay, nice name.
Gig
What initially attracted you to her?
Ryan Seacrest
So I have two kids, right? Okay. And I'm a single Dad. I got 50. 50 custody with them. But let me tell you, I'm a fun dad. You know, I like to do fun things with them. You know what I mean? Like, cool. All the cool stuff.
Ryan Reynolds
Happy hour, cool dad.
Brooke
No, I bet you just, like, take them out to do actual activities and stuff that they like, right?
Ryan Seacrest
Yes, exactly. So when I went out, I went out with Gabriella, right? I'm not a huge romantic dinner type of guy, so I booked two tickets to the children's museum for our day.
Gig
The children's museum? Wait, did you bring your kids with you on the first day? No. No, no, no.
Ryan Seacrest
I'm just kidding. I'm just kidding.
Gig
I'm like, do we have to pretend that's fun?
Ryan Reynolds
I could have told you why she's not calling you back, but that was the case.
Brooke
I think all of our expressions change.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah. Okay, well, you're funny, man. Where did you really go with Gabriella?
Ryan Seacrest
So we went to dinner, and we did go karts.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, that's fun.
Brooke
Adds a better tone.
Ryan Seacrest
Yeah. You know, we went to the outdoor track and. Because I've been there with my kids many times before, and let me tell you, it is a blast.
Gig
Yeah, it's super fun. Did you go to those ones where you actually have to, like, wear a jumpsuit oh, and like the helmet? Yeah, yeah, it was.
Ryan Reynolds
Yes.
Ryan Seacrest
Oh, okay. Let me tell you this.
Brooke
Oh, those are legit.
Ryan Seacrest
Yeah. This guy, he legitimately rolled out of his car. The ambulance came.
Gig
Wait, what?
Ryan Seacrest
And it was. Yeah, it was. It was a whole deal, guys. I'm telling you.
Gig
Someone was severely injured while you were there.
Ryan Seacrest
Yeah, I mean, but he was good. He was good.
Gig
Okay.
Ryan Seacrest
They picked him up, he gave us a thumbs up from afar. He was like.
Brooke
It was a thumb, but it was a thumbs up.
Gig
It's like you're actually at a NASCAR race. Yeah.
Ryan Seacrest
Yeah.
Gig
Was that a moment between you two?
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, yeah.
Ryan Seacrest
So after that, after they, you know, cleared up that little scene, we finished our lap and we high five, then we hugged, we jumped, we cheered, you know, we went across the street, we grabbed some food. It was cool, man. The thing is, though, the thing that I worry about most, it's like it's keeping me up at night, is that I just. I don't think I asked her enough questions.
Gig
Oh, you did.
Ryan Reynolds
You talked too much during the day.
Ryan Seacrest
That's what I think it is. You know, because during the day, we felt the connection, you know, it was such a strong connection that I wanted to share about my kids.
Gig
Oh, so you talked about your children a lot. Is she a mom?
Ryan Seacrest
She's not. No, she is not a mom. She does not have any kids. But, you know, she did say that she's open to the idea of dating someone with kids.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay, okay.
Ryan Seacrest
So we did get into that a little bit.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay.
Gig
All right, Well, I mean, I could see that regret. And you're a high energy guy and you're at a higher energy place. Like, you're probably just amped up.
Ryan Reynolds
You just nearly witnessed somebody die, like, right in front of you. So you're just trying to fill the awkwardness.
Gig
When you guys went to dinner, were you able to connect there?
Ryan Seacrest
Yeah, we did. We talked quite a bit, actually. I wish I would have got to know her a little. A little bit more.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay. We have a whole lifetime to get to know them if this ends up working out. So I wouldn't stop up about it too much.
Brooke
Yeah, you're going to have a lot of time.
Gig
Yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
So tell us. Tell us about how the date ended.
Ryan Seacrest
We drove separate, right. And I walked her to her car and we sat there for a moment and I honestly thought she was gonna kiss me on the lips. I thought I was gonna close the deal right there.
Ryan Reynolds
Wow. Really?
Ryan Seacrest
Yes, man. I'm telling you, it was. It was something.
Gig
You can feel it right like you.
Brooke
Tell you're around kids a lot? Cause you even say it like a kid. Like, dude, a kiss. Like on the lips. Like a real kiss. Wow, that's a grown up.
Gig
If you were. If you were feeling it, how come you didn't go in for a kiss?
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, man.
Ryan Seacrest
Because I wanted her to do the first move, you know what I mean?
Ryan Reynolds
Here we go. King.
Brooke
I like that. You know what I mean?
Ryan Reynolds
You know what I mean?
Gig
It probably didn't happen then, so not really a king. It's kind of lame.
Ryan Reynolds
What did happen?
Ryan Seacrest
I'm sad to say. She kissed me on the cheek. There's a little, little big peck on the cheek.
Ryan Reynolds
That's.
Brooke
Okay.
Ryan Reynolds
I've never heard this before, but is it possible to be a bad cheek kisser? Your cheek, I think. Nothing. Bad texture.
Gig
She kissed him.
Ryan Reynolds
That's what I'm saying. Maybe his cheek was too oily or something.
Ryan Seacrest
Well, I did come from the racetrack, so, you know, could have been dir. Dirty.
Ryan Reynolds
I don't know. Well, we're gonna find out for sure. Let's come back, we'll call Gabriella and we're gonna ask her why she doesn't want to go out with an awesome single dad named Gabe.
Gig
I'm enjoying your energy, Gabe.
Monica
I am.
Gig
Yeah. I mean, it's Gabe.
Ryan Reynolds
She's enjoying you not listening to a word you say that much. We're gonna come back, refocus, whatever.
Brooke
Big back to you soon.
Ryan Reynolds
Do your second date update right after this second date update. We've been talking to a single dad named Gig.
Brooke
G. I G. I love the music intros, this one.
Gig
Not a daycare, Jeffrey.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, I'm just playing the music that Gig would feel most comfortable hearing in his daily life.
Gig
He went on an adult date.
Ryan Reynolds
That's the thing. He's not getting a callback.
Brooke
Sorry, I was sitting in my head.
Ryan Reynolds
Everybody can relate. He's not getting a callback from his date Gabriella. Cause they did a racetrack, a restaurant, ended with some hot cheek kissing action. And you could just tell from talking to him a little bit that he's a good guy.
Gig
Yeah, he's a fun guy.
Ryan Reynolds
Like, I also want to say, the other reason I'm personally pulling for you, Gig, is that he told us early on in the call he felt like he didn't ask his date Gabriella enough questions about herself. I think that takes a lot to admit that, especially from a guy holding himself accountable for his own words.
Gig
I think even recognizing it is. Yeah, you know that. That's the.
Ryan Reynolds
So did you forget his name again, it's Gig.
Gig
I think Gig would. I mean, I think Gabriella would love it. Too many GS. A lot of GS. But gig. You know what I'm saying?
Ryan Seacrest
Like, of course. For sure.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah.
Gig
And maybe she didn't feel that way. Maybe she didn't notice, but maybe there's something else terribly that went wrong. And you. Oh, wow. I don't know. I'm just. You know, that happens a lot on these. So I'm just trying to set him up. He's a positive guy.
Brooke
There's no way we're going to find out he's some awful, horrible person.
Gig
No, I just like to, you know, like, set people up for the worst, hope for the best.
Ryan Reynolds
What we really need right now is some bge. Big Gig energy.
Gig
O. I like that.
Ryan Reynolds
Big Gig knows what that's about. Let's call Gabrielle and see what she has to say. Here we go.
Gig
Hello?
Ryan Reynolds
Hey, I'm looking for Gabriella.
Ryan Seacrest
Yeah, who's this?
Ryan Reynolds
Hey, my name is Jeff from a radio show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning that you're on right now with the entire Brooke and Jeffrey crew.
Gig
Hi.
I
Okay.
Gig
Hi. All right. It's kind of fun, right?
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah. We have something fun that we want to talk to you about. A date that you went on the other night with a guy named Gig.
I
Did you already talk to him or.
Gig
I'm glad she didn't say which one.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, there's only one Gig that we know, of course. And we did talk to him a little bit. Heard about your guys's hangout. He's reaching out to us right now to do this is called a second date update because we're trying to help him figure out if anything went wrong that day.
I
Yeah, I mean, obviously there was a reason.
Gig
Okay.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay. Well, I mean, just can you tell us overall, like, what did you think of Gig?
I
I mean, the date was fine, especially in the beginning. Like, he has a lot of energy. I don't know if you guys noticed that, but it's like, a little intense.
Gig
Was it too much for you? I know that, like, sometimes when people can't turn it off that it can actually become exhausting at some points.
Brooke
Us energetic boys can be overwhelming, even to ourselves.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, he was very positive when we talked to him.
I
Definitely, definitely, definitely positive.
Nick
Okay.
I
And I think it's wonderful that he loves being a father. I do not have children, but I'm open to dating people with children. I respect it, all of it. But it was.
Ryan Reynolds
It was a lot.
I
We spoke about them. The Majority of our conversation.
Gig
Okay, okay.
Ryan Reynolds
Is that. Was it too much for you?
I
Then what happened was too much for me.
Gig
Oh, there was an incident.
Ryan Reynolds
Yes.
I
So I went to the bathroom, and when I came back, he was just like, two people want to meet you. And I was like, what? And so he, like, pulled out his cell phone, and his two sons are. Are on FaceTime, and he's like, meet my kids.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, okay. Well, we did not know that there was a FaceTime call with his children.
Gig
Did that happen? Where were you guys when that happened?
I
In the restaurant.
Gig
Oh, that's intense. With no warning.
Gabriella
No warning.
I
And also, like, how many dates do you do this on? This was our first date.
Gig
Okay, okay. But. But what if the kids called, they happen to be on the phone, and he didn't. He didn't say, like, meet my date. Meet my. The lady I'm gonna take home tonight, right?
I
Like, future mommy, meet my girlfriend or something? I. I couldn't remember what he said.
Ryan Reynolds
But I was like, meet my friend.
Gig
Are you sure? Are you sure it wasn't meet my friend and you just.
I
I'm not 100% sure, but I'm pretty sure. But it doesn't matter. Like, if his kids call during dinner, that is fine. You want to step outside, you want to talk to your children, that's fine.
Ryan Reynolds
I mean, what were you saying to his kids during the FaceTime call?
Brooke
Yeah, how did that go?
I
I didn't know what to say, so I just was like, hi, it's nice to meet you. And, you know, I don't. I don't want to be mean to children, but I was.
Ryan Reynolds
You never want to hear the phrase, I don't want to be mean to children.
Gig
But wait, how long were you on FaceTime with. With the kids?
I
I mean, I made it short and sweet, and I was hoping he'd kind of get the hint, but eventually I was like, okay, like, I'm gonna eat.
Brooke
So it wasn't the amount of time you spent on the phone with the kids, it was just the fact that he kind of sprung the kids on you.
Gig
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I
And also, like, it is our first date. Like, is that something he often does? I would never do that.
Brooke
I don't even think of that.
Ryan Reynolds
I know you're not a big fan of having things sprung on you all of a sudden, but unfortunately, I need to tell you. Yeah, it's not the case. Actually is on the other line right now. Seriously, though, what's up?
Ryan Seacrest
Gabriella, hey. Honestly, I don't see what the big deal is. You Know what I mean? I. I introduce my kids to my dates. I mean, that's part of my life.
Gig
You always do that. Is that what you're saying, Gabe? That or Gig. God, it's so hard for me. Gabriella and Gig. Can you at least write it down?
Ryan Reynolds
They're two totally different names.
Gig
Sorry. Giggle. Gig, is this something you do every time?
Ryan Seacrest
You know, I. I'm not ashamed to say I do it every single day.
Brooke
Oh, so you do that on purpose? Like, to gauge their.
Gig
That doesn't seem.
Ryan Seacrest
I just think it's a little ridiculous to have to wait six, seven months to meet the woman that I'm dating. You know what I mean?
Ryan Reynolds
They're involved in my life.
Gig
There's probably some healthy things in there that you may want to talk to, like a family therapist to find some.
Ryan Reynolds
Can you not recommend therapy to every single listener that comes to our show? It's insulting. Gig, we apologize. I think you're fine and you don't need any therapy. You're a great dad. Keep talking to Gabriella.
Ryan Seacrest
Gabrielle, listen, listen. Look, I didn't even tell you this, but since, like, I got you on the phone, they both really like you, they rated you a 7.5.
Brooke
Rating system of daddy's days.
Ryan Seacrest
Gabriella, that's huge. That's huge. They ever do that?
Brooke
That's the highest rating.
Gig
Wow.
I
I really don't want to talk about what I'm rated. I really don't.
Gig
I don't know if that's healthy.
Ryan Reynolds
I mean, it's not what Gig is rating you, that's what his kids are rating you.
Gig
We got that.
Ryan Reynolds
Don't hold it against Gig, what his kids think. What's the scale?
Brooke
Like they're rating it a hotness? Or is this like, maybe we shouldn't break it down?
Gig
I don't want to know their children. They shouldn't be rating people. Like, I don't like Gig. You sound like a really positive guy, but maybe that's something you take out of your repertoire.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, you know what? That might be some fair advice for once from Brooke.
Brooke
Imagine the other day, it's like, dad, she's a free. I don't like.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, okay, but I think overall, Gabriella, what he's trying to say, they really like you. He's just trying to involve you in his life because that's the type of fun guy that he is.
Brooke
Really close.
Ryan Seacrest
Speaking of liking you, my five year old son, Eli.
Gig
Five?
Ryan Seacrest
Yeah. Five year old son. He made you an ashtray at school. Isn't that amazing?
Ryan Reynolds
An ashtray does he look like a smoker?
I
Wait, is this a joke?
Gig
What school is he going to?
Ryan Seacrest
It's a clay. It's a little clay pot. You can use it as a candy dish if you're not.
Gig
That's better.
Brooke
It's just like a ceramic bowl.
Gig
Let's call it that to him as well.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay.
Gig
To the five year old.
Ryan Reynolds
I feel a lot of positive vibes at least coming from our side and from Gig's side. Just need a yes from Gabriella now to go out on a second date. A date that we would pay for.
I
Absolutely not.
Gig
Yeah, Come on.
Brooke
Chuck and Cheese day with the kids.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah. Gig, I'm sorry, man. Like, I know there's definitely a match out there for you. It's just not Gabriella.
Gig
And. And also like, maybe like.
Ryan Reynolds
No, Brooke, no. Enough. We've got enough.
Gig
Like, just want to get rid of the rating system and the ashtrays. Jeffrey, you shouldn't be part of childhood.
Ryan Reynolds
I get what's going on. Gig, can you have your kids go online and rate Brook to know what they think of her?
Ryan Seacrest
Brooke, let's go on a date. Let's go on a date.
Nick
Brooke, you can bring your kids.
Ryan Reynolds
He brings his kids.
Gig
No, I'll babysit.
Gabriella
No.
Monica
Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.
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Sony Pictures Classics presents oh, hi. The new comedy directed by Sophie Brooks and starring Molly Gordon as Iris and Logan Lerman as Isaac. About their first romantic weekend getaway as a couple that goes awry. Convinced she's met her perfect guy, Iris goes to increasingly ridiculous and irrational lengths to prove to Isaac that they are meant to be together, including chaining him to the bed. This dark comedy takes on the highs and lows of situationships and modern dating and the ways it makes us all a little crazy. Ojai has played to cheers and sell out crowds at the Sundance and Tribeca festivals. Hollywood Reporter raves that Ojai contains one of the best comedy sex scenes to grace the big screen in some time. And fandom Wide calls Ojai an absolute riot. It keeps the laughs running throughout. Ojai, starring Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman, opens only in theaters this summer on July 25th nationwide. Check out ojaimovie.com for more info. Ojai from Sony Pictures Classics.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay, let me open up the email. And Brooks score according to gifts.
Gig
This is not healthy.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay, better not say this out loud. Let's just say we're lucky you and him didn't go out.
Gig
Brooke, Gig and the kids all need a timeout. Okay?
Jeffrey
They all need to go in the room.
Gig
They all need a timeout.
Brooke
Yeah. Not in the cool mom.
Ryan Reynolds
Brooke, you seem to be on his side at the beginning until the whole rating thing happened. I mean, do you really think it's that bad he's involving his kids in his life?
Gig
Yes, Stephanie, I actually think it's worse. I was trying to be, like, somewhat soft on him because I think his intentions are good. It's very damaging.
Ryan Reynolds
Everybody does.
Gig
Dating a little bit differently, parenting a little differently too.
Ryan Reynolds
And I'm sure that there's people on the text board right now who want to go out with Gig and wouldn't mind being raided by both of his children on the first date.
Gig
It's kind of like a challenge now to beat 7.1.
Ryan Reynolds
I'm just saying. 7.5. That's the high score right now. Text in if you want to beat it. This is Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.
Monica
Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.
Ryan Reynolds
When you end a first date with someone and there's no kiss, but you have that looming question in your mind, wondering, am I gonna be going out with this person again?
Gig
Oh, yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
Or not. Let's say you're in the middle. How do you find out what they're thinking?
Brooke
Oh, phone tap.
Gig
Wait, like a crank phone?
Brooke
No, that's actually tapping their phone. I think that's illegal.
Ryan Reynolds
Like surveillance. We're not doing that yet. One of our listeners came up with a little trick that. That forces the guy in a polite way, to reveal where his head is at.
Gig
Ooh, interesting.
Ryan Reynolds
We've never heard this on the show before you're gonna hear it for the first time, and then we'll find out if it actually worked in your second date update. Right after this second date update got an email from a woman named Monica who said she can't believe she's not getting another date with lips like these.
Gig
Oh, okay, Monica.
Ryan Reynolds
That was all I had to read before I told our producer to contact this woman right now. Monica, use those lips to say hello to the Brooke and Jeffrey family.
Gabriella
Hello.
Gig
Yeah, shout out your filler, lady. Maybe they're natural or it's too much.
Brooke
He's like, hi, everyone.
Gig
Yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
What did you mean lips like these from your email?
Gabriella
I mean, they are very beautiful. Full, succulent, natural.
Gig
I love your confidence coming into this.
Ryan Reynolds
It sounds like it's been a little bit shook because this guy isn't calling you back. What's his name?
Gabriella
Yeah, his name is Nick.
Ryan Reynolds
So tell us about Nick and how you met.
Gabriella
Yeah, we met on one of the apps, of course, but we decided to meet up for some drinks.
Gig
Okay. Do you do any lip prep before a first date? Ooh, some liner, maybe oil.
Gabriella
I actually work working, and I was an hour late. I was stuck at work. But I did let him know in advance.
Gig
Like, in advance enough where he wasn't sitting at the restaurant or right before.
Ryan Reynolds
The hour mark happened.
Gabriella
Give it about 20 minutes before. I thought I was gonna get out of there because you know, where we were going. It's near where I work and everything, so I thought I was gonna be there.
Gig
Okay, that sucks. That's not, like, the worst it could be.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, what was Nick's reaction when you said, you're running an hour behind?
Gabriella
Well, it wasn't. I just said I was running late. In five minutes, he said he'll be there, and then it turned into an hour, so.
Gig
So he was sitting there waiting for.
Gabriella
Well, I told him that it was work deadline. He said, take your time. I understand. I'll be here.
Gig
Because he has to say that, you know, like, he actually waited an hour for you?
Gabriella
Yeah, pretty much.
Gig
Oh, man.
Brooke
Was the date awkward. Like, was he upset at all?
Gabriella
If he was, he didn't say anything or it didn't look like it.
J
So.
Gabriella
Yeah, so we had our good conversation. He ordered sushi, and then the night was still kind of young, so I was like, well, around the corner, there is this really good spot to go dancing. He seemed excited because he was like, oh, my gosh, I haven't done that in years.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, yeah. He seriously was excited to go out dancing.
Gig
You don't believe a man likes to dance. Jeffrey. You love dancing.
Brooke
No, after.
Ryan Reynolds
After. He waited an hour. They had dinner and drinks, and then he's like, I. I never dance. But I guess this time I will.
Brooke
Yeah. For the first time.
Gabriella
Yeah. I don't think that he was making it up. He seemed like he was genuinely interested in doing it.
Ryan Reynolds
He's a good liar.
Gig
Okay, that's good for getting how good her lips are. Yeah.
Brooke
Yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
All right. Yeah, he'll follow those. Anyway, he's waiting for that kiss.
Gig
Was it like, a club type of dancing, or was it, like, country or Latin?
Brooke
Yeah, like a diary.
Gabriella
No, in a hotel. You know how they have, like, a little lounge area, but once we got there, we sat down. There was, like, fire pits. You know, it was a whole vibe.
Gig
Okay.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay.
Gig
So, like, more romantic than what I pictured in my head. Yeah, like, with fire pits and stuff.
Ryan Reynolds
I was picturing, like, poles going up.
Gig
That type of club. Yeah.
Brooke
How do you twerk in the fire pit?
Gabriella
No, I would not take him to the club.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay, so did you actually dance at this dance club?
Gabriella
Yeah. Like, I got up and started dancing. He decided he didn't want to dance, even though I try to coax him up, but he didn't.
Ryan Reynolds
Maybe a stupid question. Were other people dancing, too, or was.
Brooke
It just you trying to imagine, like, the fire pits and everything?
Gabriella
You know, I am a person. I will march to my own drum. It was just me.
Gig
Okay, so that's why.
Brooke
And then you show up to a place and no one else is dancing.
Ryan Reynolds
If you've ever hung out with Brooke out in the wild, then you know what this is like.
Gig
Dude, how can you not not move your body when there's good music? I mean, honestly, dance at a wedding she loves? For sure.
Brooke
Before the bride and groom.
Gig
Dude, I have no shame in my dancing game.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, maybe. Maybe that could have been a little bit awkward for him to just be sitting there while you were the only person in the entire room dancing.
Gig
Or. Or maybe it was awkward that that's why he didn't. But you would think that wouldn't he be impressed by her confidence and her, like, zest for life?
Ryan Reynolds
You're really hoping for that, aren't you, Brooke?
Gabriella
You would really think that somebody would want to live.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay.
Gig
Live. Live your life like no one's watching.
Ryan Reynolds
It's good. You were leading the charge on having fun that night. How did you two end it?
Gabriella
Well, I drove him back to where his car was, and I gave him a hug. But I showed him my phone it was his profile picture from the dating app.
Gig
Yeah.
Gabriella
And I was just like, well, what do I do with this?
Gig
Oh, that's a funny question.
Gabriella
Do I delete delete or do I keep.
Brooke
Make them tell you. He's like, delete it.
Ryan Reynolds
What did he say?
Gabriella
He said, do whatever you like.
Brooke
Oh, that could be good or bad.
Gig
I don't know. What was your vibe? Did that feel like a good answer to you?
Gabriella
I mean, I wasn't sure. Then he just got in his car and rolled out.
Brooke
Oh, well, he could be trying to play hard to get where it's like.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, you know, do whatever you want. So hard to get. He's not even calling her.
Gig
Yeah, I will say some men don't know how to play the line on that one.
Ryan Reynolds
You know, like, yeah, maybe he just, like, was nervous and he didn't know what to say. That's why he had to get out.
Gig
He didn't say, don't call radio stations. That's true.
Ryan Reynolds
If he didn't want that, he should have set the boundaries early on. So we're gonna call him whether he likes it or not.
Brooke
Practically asked to be on.
Ryan Reynolds
Try and get those Ellipse. A second date update. We'll do it right after this. Hold on. Second date update? Doesn't every romantic movie end with the dude hopping in his car, peeling out, yelling, do whatever you want.
Gig
I don't care?
Ryan Reynolds
They should end that way. It'd be way more realistic. Because that's what happened to one of our listeners, Monica, who showed up an hour late to her date with Nick. But once she finally arrived, they had a good time. That is, till the end of the night when he kind of hopped in his vehicle, left in a hurry, and didn't seem very enthusiastic about meeting up another time.
Gig
Yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
Brooke, didn't your husband come home late smelling like sushi and fire pits recently? Or is that just the new scent from Old Spice?
Brooke
Wait a minute.
Gig
He doesn't eat sushi.
Brooke
Oh, yeah, he does.
Ryan Reynolds
The Old Spice scent. Okay.
Gig
He only likes really bland chicken breast, so I know it's not him.
Ryan Reynolds
We'll rule that one out.
Gig
Yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
Not sure what went wrong with Nick. Monica, do you have. Have any theories?
Gabriella
No, I actually really thought that everything was great.
Ryan Reynolds
I.
Gig
Okay.
Ryan Reynolds
Other than that.
Gig
I mean. I mean, maybe we're reading too far in Jeffrey into that do whatever you want line, because it could have been, like. It depends on tone. Right? Could be like, do whatever you want.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah.
Gig
Like, you know, like. Let's hope it wasn't like that.
Brooke
Giggles and Runs away.
Ryan Reynolds
Or it could have been a scary do whatever you want, whatever you need. Like, hey, let me out of it.
Gig
That's a panic.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, a lot of emotions that could have been crying. We have no idea. We got to just reach out to Nick and see where his head is at. You ready, Monica?
Jeffrey
Yes.
Brooke
It could just be his thing. We call him and he picks up and he's like, do whatever you want.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, it's his catchphrase. Let's find out. I'm going to dial his number. Here we go.
J
Hello?
Ryan Reynolds
Hey, is this Nick?
J
Yes. Who's that?
Ryan Reynolds
You don't have to be afraid. We're just a friendly neighborhood radio show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning.
Brooke
Does it sound bad when you leave? Like, friendly, like you're overcompensated?
Ryan Reynolds
Don't fear us.
J
What is this about?
Brooke
Oh, sorry.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah. This is a segment that we're doing. It's called the Second Date Update.
Brooke
Hi. Hi.
Ryan Reynolds
Good morning. We're reaching out because you went out with one of our listeners the other night named Monica.
Gig
Remember Monica with the good lips?
J
I mean, I remember Monica.
Gig
See, I knew the lips.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, well, she remembers you, too. And she had a great time hanging out with you the other night. Was thinking that there was going to be another date. That came from it, but it hasn't happened yet. So really we're trying to help her figure out if there's a reason for that.
J
That she thought there was going to be another date. Cool. Wow.
Gig
Wait, are you sure you mean cool wow?
Brooke
No, Brooke, that. We can hear the tone now. We know what he's saying. That is not.
Ryan Reynolds
We're okay.
Brooke
Not good.
Ryan Reynolds
We're kind of optimistic for her, but we don't know what the reason is. If there is one, maybe you could help. Help us understand.
Brooke
She doesn't either.
Gig
Sounds like it should be really obvious to her, and it's not.
J
I mean, I assume you talked to her. I don't know what she's told you. I.
Gig
She did say she was an hour late. Is that right?
J
Yeah, yeah, yeah. She was over an hour late.
Brooke
That's bad, bro.
Gig
I can't believe you waited.
J
I was there early. I was already there when she texted me.
Gig
Oh, you were there 20 minutes early? Because she said she texted 20 minutes. Don't do that.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, no. Yeah.
J
I got there early because it's a busy place. Parking's kind of tough. I wanted to be comfortable. I wanted to. To be ready when she was there.
Gig
Okay, that is really thoughtful, but she.
Ryan Reynolds
Didn'T ask you to get there 20 minutes early. So you can't blame it on her.
Brooke
This is why you're not supposed to be.
Gig
You can only be mad about the hour, not the hour. 20.
Ryan Reynolds
Yes.
Gig
So it does sound, from her description that you guys were able to move past that. I mean, she definitely felt bad.
J
You know, I get it. Stuff happens. So I thought, you know, I'd give it a shot, see how things go.
Gig
Okay.
Ryan Reynolds
All right. How was the rest of the date after she got there?
J
Well, you know, pretty quickly I regretted not ever talking to her on the phone beforehand.
Gig
What do you mean?
J
From moment one, the vibes were just real bad.
Brooke
Okay, it was the attitude.
Gig
Yeah. What do you mean?
J
Well, she comes in hot. She's like, sorry, I'm late. You should know, I never eat after six.
Gig
Oh, is it after six? Wait, is it after six at this point?
J
It's around seven. Like, we planned on getting dinner at six. Didn't she eat the. All my food?
Gig
What do you mean?
J
Yeah, I'd already ordered it. Because she was like, I'm on my way. And I was like, the food will be here, ready for her.
Gig
Oh, no.
J
And she's like, no, I'm not gonna eat any of it. And then proceeds to eat all of it.
Brooke
And sushi's not cheap, dude.
Gig
I mean. But the good news is you weren't ordering for just yourself. Right when you put the order in, when she was arriving, you were planning on her eating.
J
Yeah, I was planning on her eating roughly half of.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah. Oh, she did she. More than half?
Gig
Well, you gotta eat faster than keep up. Wait, what do you mean? How much did she eat?
J
She ate all of it. She ate my half. She ate her half. There was also the wine.
Ryan Reynolds
She drank all the wine.
J
The waitress came up and asked if she would like a drink. She doesn't even look at the server and is just like, give me a cab. That's what she yelled. She'll give me a cab. Like a cabernet.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay, what's wrong with that?
J
The server then asks what kind? And she just goes, give me the best. She sort of waves her hand and goes, give me the best.
Brooke
That means most expensive.
J
Three glasses later, she's like, let's do another.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, wow.
J
And I'm like, no, I think you're done. I think you're cut off at 3.
Brooke
Oh, my God.
Gig
Bad day at work for her.
J
It was getting so expensive.
Gabriella
Oh, my God. I've heard enough of this.
Gig
Oh, okay.
Gabriella
You are lying.
Ryan Reynolds
Whoa, hold on, Monica. Oh, slow down a little bit. I need to inform you just real quick. That's Monica. She's been quietly waiting on the other line to jump in and talk to you.
Gabriella
Teething should be the other answer. I've been over here seething. Because he is a liar.
Gig
Oh, really?
Gabriella
I ate everything.
Ryan Seacrest
Really?
Gabriella
You had not one iota of that sushi? You didn't have a couple of cocktails your damn self?
Gig
Are you kidding me?
Brooke
Okay, okay.
Ryan Reynolds
Monica. You know, Monica, I appreciate your passion. Let's let Nick respond to you.
J
Nick, Monica, as always, that's a pleasure. Please tell me what specifically I made up from that story, because I'm pretty sure I told the truth. I didn't make up anything.
Gabriella
You had no sushi. You had no sushi?
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah.
J
You ate all of it? I didn't have time to eat any of it.
Gig
Monica, there is no shame in that.
Gabriella
I'm just over there. Major painting. Okay? Yeah, I'm just shoveling it.
Ryan Reynolds
Him.
Brooke
Were you? Is that a statement?
Gig
I think it's fine. Like, maybe you just were so excited about the date, you just weren't paying attention to his needs.
Brooke
It's good sushi.
Gabriella
Whatever. He had some food. Okay, he's making things up.
Gig
Okay, she's saying that the whole time.
J
She also said I was ugly.
Ryan Reynolds
Wait, what?
Gig
Now I don't believe you. There is no way she called you ugly to your face, right?
Gabriella
Yeah, like I would call you ugly, but, yeah. I'm calling a radio show because I wanted another date.
Ryan Seacrest
It makes sense.
J
You couldn't believe anybody would message me on my dating profile.
Gig
Monica, did you say that?
Gabriella
I mean, yeah, he said he was getting a lot of messages. I was a little shocked, but, you know.
Brooke
Wait, you think it's a bad profile pic?
Gig
I mean, a man who waits an hour for a date probably doesn't have a lot of other options. I mean, that is a dig.
Ryan Reynolds
I'm sorry we're focusing so much on the next. There must have been some positive things that you liked about the date.
J
Yeah, I remember one thing that happened on the date is I asked if a medical assistant was the same as a nurse, and you just told me to Google it.
Gabriella
Stop asking dumb questions. I mean, hell, that's what Google is there for.
J
All right, you said your job was as a medical assistant, and I was making conversation, and I made the conversation back.
Gabriella
Google it.
Gig
I kind of like that. I might steal that, too.
Brooke
Someone's like, you tell somebody you're a radio person personality, and they're like, what is that? You're like, google it.
Gig
I wish more than Anything? I was a table sitting next to your table on a first date. Watching the whole dancing at the club happening. Yes. Oh my God. We didn't even get to the dancing. All I heard was it was a hotel lobby from Nick.
Ryan Reynolds
All right, so this, this whole call is kind of getting away from us here. We. We were hoping that after like the hour long bounce back that we could maybe salvage this. And there's still a chance.
Gig
Is there a. I'm about to go out with him.
Gabriella
I'm gonna go out with liars.
Ryan Reynolds
He's not a liar. He's an ugly liar. At least according to Monica.
Gig
So we should give him your words.
J
Your words.
Gabriella
I didn't say that.
Ryan Reynolds
I don't know what was said. Yes, you did. You did say. All I can do here is offer to send you guys out on another date. Nick. I'm good.
Gabriella
I'm good.
Brooke
We figured that.
Gig
Monica, you are a spirited woman and I appreciate you.
Gabriella
You know what? I've already had some kisses anyway, so it doesn' matter.
Ryan Reynolds
You've been kissing other people. Why'd you email us asking for this?
Gabriella
I got a roster. I am like NBA, you gotta have a starting five.
Gig
Okay, thank you.
Brooke
Oh my God.
Ryan Reynolds
All right.
Brooke
Oh, we just got cut from the team, Nick.
Ryan Reynolds
You've been benched. Dude. I'm sorry, man.
J
How will I ever get over it?
Monica
Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.
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Ryan Reynolds
Does anybody else think Monica's gonna look back at this as the one that got away?
Gig
No, I don't. I know you're the only one.
Ryan Reynolds
Are you sure? Here's a man who allows you to be as late as you want. Eat all of the sushi on the plate, drink the best wine in the entire establishment, and then she puts down his daughter dating profile.
Brooke
Wow.
Gig
He didn't allow it though. He hated on it. Yeah, not only did he hate on it, but he didn't tell her. He was like super passive aggressive about it.
Ryan Reynolds
That's as polite as you can get as a man. You don't tell her exactly what you're thinking.
Gig
Keep up, eat the food, drink the wine, buddy. Yes.
Ryan Reynolds
If Monica really does have a roster, I wonder when we're going to be hearing from her power forward or her shooting guard next. Like, who knows?
Gig
I don't know that she's ever going to come back for our help. Yeah, yeah, she does. But I really enjoyed her so I hope she does.
Brooke
I bet you she takes a center out for dates. He eats the most so he's probably the most fun to go out with.
Gig
Oh, because they're big.
Brooke
They're huge.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, she sounded pretty fired up by it, so I just hope she doesn't take it out on the rest of her team. But you can always are running laps today. Yeah, take your dating struggles out on us. We don't mind. We'll call that person who isn't calling you back and go check out all of our second dates wherever you get your podcasts at Brooke and Jeffrey riley herbs from 2311 Racing here. And you know what grinds my gears? Waiting for coffee. But instead of counting frappes and lattes. High five. Fire up Chumba Casino. No apps, no fuss, just fun social casino games to pass the time. By the time my coffee's ready, I've already taken a few victory laps. Next time you're stuck waiting, make it entertaining. Play for free@chumbacasino.com let's Chumba sponsored by Chumba Casino. No purchase necessary.
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Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update Classics: Childlike Wonder What Happened + Silent Dancer
Release Date: July 19, 2025
In this engaging episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update Classics, hosted by iHeartPodcasts, Brooke and Jeffrey delve into the trials and tribulations of modern dating through the lens of their listeners' experiences. The episode, titled "Childlike Wonder What Happened + Silent Dancer," focuses on a listener named Gig, a single dad seeking insights into why his first date with Gabriella didn’t lead to a second outing.
The episode opens with Brooke and Jeffrey introducing their signature segment, Second Date Update, where they aim to uncover the reasons behind a first date that didn’t progress to a second one. They set the stage by emphasizing the mix of low success rates and high entertainment value these stories bring to their audience.
Brooke [02:37]: "Hey, it's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And on Saturdays, we give you a double dose of second dates."
Gig, the episode’s primary focus, is introduced as a fun-loving single dad who’s navigating the dating world. Brooke and Jeffrey recount Gig’s initial enthusiasm and the activities he chose for his date, which included a visit to a children's museum and go-karting.
Jeffrey [05:23]: "Hey, I'm looking for Gabriella. ... Shortly after, we went to dinner and then to the outdoor go-kart track."
Gig shares his perspective, highlighting his desire to showcase his playful side and bond over shared activities.
Gig [05:35]: "I'm just a fun dad. I like to do fun things with my kids."
As the conversation unfolds, Gig reflects on the date, expressing his concern that he may have dominated the conversation by talking too much about his children, possibly overshadowing Gabriella's opportunity to share about herself.
Gig [07:08]: "I just don't think I asked her enough questions."
Brooke and Jeffrey discuss the potential impact of Gig’s focus on his kids, suggesting that while it's commendable, it might have inadvertently created an imbalance in the conversation.
To provide a comprehensive view, Brooke and Jeffrey bring Gabriella into the conversation via a phone call. Gabriella reveals her side of the story, detailing how Gig’s children unexpectedly joined the date via FaceTime during dinner, creating an awkward atmosphere.
Gabriella [14:08]: "He pulled out his phone, and his two sons were on FaceTime. It was like, 'Meet my kids.'"
This unplanned interruption left Gabriella feeling overwhelmed and questioning Gig’s intentions, ultimately leading to her decision not to pursue a second date.
Gabriella [16:16]: "He said, 'Do whatever you like,' and I didn't know what to do with that."
The hosts and Gig engage in humorous exchanges as they dissect the date, poking fun at Gig’s high energy and Gabriella’s candid criticisms. They playfully explore the dynamics of involving children in early-stage dating and the importance of setting boundaries.
Gig [12:14]: "I think it's fine. Maybe you just weren't paying attention to his needs."
Brooke [18:00]: "He’s a fun guy, but maybe there's something else terribly that went wrong."
Ultimately, Brooke and Jeffrey conclude that while Gig is a genuinely good person, the integration of his children into the first date scenario may not have been the best approach for building a romantic connection. They offer insights into balancing personal life with dating and the significance of clear communication.
Brooke [22:25]: "We figured that Gig is a great guy, but it’s just not Gabriella."
The episode wraps up with Brooke and Jeffrey summarizing the key takeaways from Gig and Gabriella’s experience. They emphasize the importance of pacing in dating, especially for single parents, and the need to create space for both parties to connect on a personal level without external interruptions.
Jeffrey [33:57]: "It's all about finding the right balance and understanding each other's boundaries."
Notable Quotes:
Gig [05:35]: "I'm just a fun dad. I like to do fun things with my kids."
Timestamp: 05:35
Gabriella [14:08]: "He pulled out his phone, and his two sons were on FaceTime. It was like, 'Meet my kids.'"
Timestamp: 14:08
Gig [16:16]: "He said, 'Do whatever you like,' and I didn't know what to do with that."
Timestamp: 16:16
Brooke [22:25]: "We figured that Gig is a great guy, but it’s just not Gabriella."
Timestamp: 22:25
Key Insights:
Balancing Personal Life and Dating: Gig’s attempt to integrate his roles as a father and a date highlights the challenges single parents face in the dating scene.
Setting Boundaries Early On: Introducing children into a first date without prior agreement can create discomfort and misunderstandings.
Effective Communication: Gig’s realization that he may have dominated the conversation underscores the importance of allowing the other person to share equally.
Handling Unplanned Interruptions: Gabriella’s experience with the unexpected FaceTime call serves as a lesson in anticipating and managing unforeseen events during dates.
Conclusion
This episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update Classics offers a candid and humorous exploration of a single dad's quest for romance juxtaposed against the complexities of modern dating etiquette. Through Gig and Gabriella’s story, listeners glean valuable lessons on navigating relationships while balancing personal responsibilities. Brooke and Jeffrey's insightful commentary, punctuated by relatable anecdotes and witty banter, make this episode both entertaining and informative for anyone navigating the dating landscape.