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Jose
And we got double the fun for you today. It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And we got two classic second dates back to back. Yeah, people are really enjoying the longer version of this of course segment. But a reminder, if you didn't watch young Jeffrey's song on YouTube, you need to. You're missing out. Yeah. Especially if you love Disney. Like, who doesn't?
Colin
Yeah.
Jose
Are there Disney haters?
Jeff
Oh, there's a lot of them, Brooke. There's a whole culture of Disney haters.
Jose
Maybe the universal fans. Some drama there. If you're a Disney hater, log on and you can just comment away. Yeah, there you go. How disgusted you are with Jeffrey and his singing. That's fine, too. YouTube, BrookeandJeffery. And we always start with a comment. What do you like, Alexis? Yeah. Joshua Irwin said, I've listened for about nine years now. Jose, Brooke and Jeff. You guys are awesome. Not you, Alexis. You're awful. I know. Alexis doesn't like compliments, so they did it out of love. Yeah, yeah, they know me.
Colin
And I appreciate that, Joshua.
Jose
I've never seen her so receptive.
Alexis
I really know.
Jose
That's really good. All right, your double classic second dates start right now.
Ryan Reynolds
If you end a sentence by saying, quote, not in a creepy way, does that ever make it better?
Jeff
Why are you laughing, ladies?
Jose
We're not laughing in a creepy way.
Jeff
No, it does make it creepy.
Ryan Reynolds
For example, I walked into a 711 and I looked at the hot dog case. Not in a creepy way. I feel like I made it worse there.
Jose
That was a fine sentence before you kept talking.
Jeff
Just the dog.
Ryan Reynolds
That's what one of our listeners did on the phone today while describing portions of his date. You tell us if him saying that makes it any better. In your second date update. Right after this second date update, if you've ever gone fishing, rule number one is go where the fish are.
Jose
Oh, it's a good rule.
Ryan Reynolds
Usually some type of body of water.
Jose
It's a good place to start fishing on dry land. No, not good.
Jeff
No offense. This is before you start.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah. A lot of people don't even put that first, though.
Alexis
Oh.
Ryan Reynolds
They're more worried about baiting their hook, polishing their lure, making it look all sexy with lipstick and body glitter. I just know our listener Colin said that his dating strategy is to Go where the fish are. That's not how you attract and apply lipstick later. Okay, so, Colin, happy to have you. Welcome to the show.
Jose
I'm so confused. Yeah, I think Colin's here to help.
Ryan Reynolds
Yes, Colin, you're the fishing expert. How you doing, dude?
Alexis
Hey, Doing all right. How are you guys?
Jose
All right.
Jeff
So when you say, hey, Jeff, go attract the fish, you don't mean put lipstick on the lure, right?
Alexis
I've never tried it. We'll put it that way.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay, well, you said you mentioned you want to go where the fish are when it comes to the dating world. What do you mean by that?
Alexis
You know, I am active in the dating community. We'll say I like meeting a lot of ladies and taking risks.
Jose
Okay, but where. Where are you taking such risks?
Alexis
I am going out of my comfort zone and I started going to barre classes.
Jose
Oh, like barre B A R R.
Alexis
E. Barre B A R, R, E.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, I thought it was bar. A.
Jose
No, it's bar. Did you really?
Ryan Reynolds
I thought. Isn't there an accent over the E?
Jose
It's just bar, but it's. It's like. It's kind of like Pilates, but it's more of a dance background. My mom loves it. Yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay.
Jeff
So it's a workout, though?
Jose
Yeah, yeah, it's an exercise class.
Alexis
Okay.
Ryan Reynolds
It's mostly women that go to those. Not a lot of guys. Right.
Jose
I literally have never seen a dude in our class.
Jeff
Okay.
Alexis
It's where the lad got it.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay, well, do I see as one of the only guys in the class? Do you feel like the women there maybe respect you more?
Alexis
Well, I don't know if the women, like, respected me or they just laugh. I don't know. I got a little both.
Jose
I'm going to tell you, if you tell them that you're there to hit on other women, they're going to kick you out of the class.
Ryan Reynolds
You didn't advertise that when you went.
Alexis
No, no. You don't say the quiet part out loud. You know what I mean?
Jeff
Yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay.
Jose
Okay.
Alexis
All right.
Jose
How did you parlay this bar class into date?
Alexis
So one of the women I met was Clarice, and I was getting a lot of laughs from her. I will be honest. I didn't even know what I was doing. Some of the stretches were, it's tough.
Jose
It's a very hard class.
Alexis
You know, it's harder than you think.
Jose
Yeah.
Alexis
But I tried to get on her same class schedule, and basically anytime she was going to class, you know, hey, I can't believe you're here.
Jose
Wait, how did you find something out like that?
Alexis
A trial and error.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay, break into her cell phone.
Jose
I got you.
Ryan Reynolds
Eventually you'll get the passw.
Jeff
Every Wednesday.
Ryan Reynolds
She's here.
Jose
So you're putting some energy into meeting Clarice?
Alexis
Yeah, I'm in good shape now, I'll tell you that.
Jeff
You know, it's funny. Brooke shows up to work every day and his Jeffrey, you know, gets a look.
Ryan Reynolds
I know. She's always coming into the studio the same time I'm coming into the studio. I don't know what it is about it.
Alexis
She's like.
Jose
Okay, continue.
Ryan Reynolds
So, okay, you were. So you were going to the same classes as Clarice was for many days, many weeks. How did that work?
Alexis
She didn't seem totally grossed out by me, so eventually I just asked her out and we went to an escape room together.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, that's a unique date.
Jeff
Really, you gotta be both into it, right?
Jose
Just you two. Is it always a group thing?
Jeff
Usually it is, but you can book just you two, I'm assuming.
Alexis
Yeah, yeah, it's fun. You know, we got out, you know, quicker than I thought we would. I mean, I solved most of the clues for us. You did?
Jeff
Did she seem like she wanted to escape you? The whole want to solve the puzzles, if you know what I'm saying.
Alexis
We were having a good time, but also there's a camera in there and, you know, you can't, like, you can't.
Jose
Stand there that long when they start sending the clues.
Jeff
You have to. You're right. And it's competitive. You have a time limit too.
Ryan Reynolds
But it is dark and, like, the lights are kind of like flickery and romantic inside the room themed one.
Jose
And that is not romantic.
Jeff
I heard a campfire one. A helicopter crash.
Alexis
Yeah, dude, this is like Da Vinci Code themed or whatever.
Jeff
Oh, yeah, Renaissance.
Ryan Reynolds
Like, maybe not quite as romantic.
Jose
So you guys escaped and then what?
Alexis
Then she stopped reaching out, you know.
Ryan Reynolds
Wait, wait, what?
Jose
Did drinks or anything? Did she talk? It sounds like she escaped out a different exit than you did.
Alexis
No, no, no. So, like, that date ended well, right? We, you know, I exercised in front of her, solved clues in an escape room. I was flexing physically and mentally and everything, and I. I thought it was going good, and now I'm, you know, I'm not hearing back from her.
Jose
Okay.
Jeff
Like, was there any romantic feeling after?
Jose
Well, it's not really a good date for small talk.
Jeff
It's not.
Ryan Reynolds
Were you able to establish some sort of romantic connection with her?
Alexis
It can be flirty you know, looking for clues together like Dora the Explorer, you know, like. Oh, oh no. I dropped a magnifying glass over here.
Jeff
You know, oh, I found one of the keys, but guess which pocket it's in.
Ryan Reynolds
Swiping.
Jose
Let's not bring Dora into this.
Ryan Reynolds
Most people don't think romance and go Dora the occasion exploring.
Jeff
Speak for yourself.
Jose
Have you not seen her at bar class?
Alexis
No, not. Not lately. I've been trying to, you know, figure out what classes she's going to in like not a creepy way, but like.
Ryan Reynolds
New.
Jeff
And now she's changed her schedule.
Jose
It sounds. I feel like anytime you say something and then follow it with not in a creepy way, maybe it's a.
Jeff
It's always a creepy.
Jose
A little bit of a red flag.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, that's okay because we're going to come back and do your second date update, call her not in a creepy way and get you guys to go out with your second date update right after this. Hold on. Second date update. Some guys try to pick up women at the bar, but our listener, Colin, he picks up women at the bar as in the exercise class geared towards women. And he was the only dude in there kept going to the same classes as a girl named Clarice who he took a liking to. Clearly those three pound weight lunges impressed her because she agreed to a date with him at an estate escape room. Just the two of them.
Jose
Dude, do not make fun of those three pounds. You will be shaking and sweating and cursing.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh my God, I'm shaking in fear just thinking about it. But the two of them solved the puzzle together and that was basically it. Afterwards she left. Which brings me to my question. Because the one thing you didn't tell us, Colin, was that supposed to be the entire date? Just the escape room. Like 30 minutes and then it was done.
Alexis
No, I'm not a psycho.
Jose
Not a psycho.
Ryan Reynolds
Not a psycho.
Jose
That's good.
Jeff
Well, you had a trapper in a room for a selected amount of time.
Jose
Yeah. What was your plan?
Alexis
Obviously, like activity and then like go to a bar or whatever, you know?
Jose
Am I the only one that feels like escape rooms sound more fun after the drinks?
Jeff
Yeah, it does.
Ryan Reynolds
So just to be clear, you did go to a bar afterwards or you didn't?
Alexis
No, no. So we were outside after the thing. I invited her out for a drink and she said she didn't have the time. Which again, we escaped early. Like we didn't take a full hour.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah.
Jose
Maybe she found out about your little bar ploy about showing up to the.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh that's right. Maybe she realized that you never know. You figured out all her class schedules, so.
Jose
Oh, yeah, I guess we're gonna find out.
Alexis
Like it was a clue in the. In the room or something.
Jose
Girls talk. And there's a lot of women in that class.
Ryan Reynolds
Let's give Clarice a call here, see if she answers and hopefully figure out what's going on. I'm dialing her number right now. Here we go.
Colin
Hello?
Ryan Reynolds
Hey, is this Clarice?
Colin
This is.
Ryan Reynolds
Hey, Clarice. My name is Jeff.
Jose
Hey, Clarice.
Ryan Reynolds
There's a whole bunch of people on the phone right now. We're a radio show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning.
Jose
We're a whole show.
Colin
Okay. Hi. Like, hello?
Alexis
Hello?
Ryan Reynolds
Sorry, your phone is a little weird.
Colin
Hello?
Ryan Reynolds
There we go. Okay.
Jeff
I don't think phones are used to getting calls.
Ryan Reynolds
No.
Jose
Yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
Can you go to the store and buy a new phone and then we'll call you back?
Colin
Valid point. Valid point.
Jeff
You sound good.
Jose
Now, I know. If we could just do text messages all over the radio. Wait, we do that segment.
Ryan Reynolds
But we're doing a segment here. It's called the Second Date Update. We're trying to help one of our listeners get in touch with you after you went out on a date with him. His name is Colin.
Colin
Yeah, actually, I do.
Jose
You do? What, you remember him?
Colin
Yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay. I didn't ask if you remembered him, but it's nice that you offered that up.
Jose
She's even seems surprised. Good. Me, I remember him.
Colin
What do you want me to do? Like, you caught me off guard.
Ryan Reynolds
I'm sorry.
Jose
We joke around a lot. It's not you.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, I'm a painfully sarcastic person and everybody loves it.
Colin
So here's the like, what do you want for me? Honestly?
Ryan Reynolds
Well, we're trying to help Colin figure out if there's a reason why you two haven't met up again. Because he felt like you had a good connection. There weren't a lot of problems in the date, but we're not sure if that's true.
Colin
Okay.
Jose
Okay.
Colin
So, like, you're, like, you're asking me, like, why I don't want to meet with him again or what?
Ryan Reynolds
Or if that's even the case. We don't know because all we know is that. That your guys's date ended after the escape room. It seemed to end pretty quickly.
Colin
Here, let me fill that gap for you, because I'm not like, I don't really have the time right now.
Ryan Reynolds
Apparently that's what you said after the escape room, too.
Colin
So I left my purse in the escape room and so like I went back in to like ask the person. What do you call them? Like sitting at the front door attendant.
Jose
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay.
Colin
So like I wouldn't ask her and like we were going to get it and like she filled me in on what was really going on with him. Let me just say that.
Jose
What? Why would she know?
Colin
Well, because apparently he, he is not a new customer. She called him an escape room Romeo.
Jose
Escape room Romeo.
Jeff
That's got a ring to it.
Ryan Reynolds
That sounds nice.
Colin
I don't know. I didn't know what the that meant.
Jose
What does it mean?
Ryan Reynolds
It sounds like someone who' really romantic and good with their words.
Colin
Yeah, well, color me uneducated because I'm pretty sure that play ended with him killing himself.
Jose
Yeah.
Jeff
Yeah, let's hope that's not.
Ryan Reynolds
We know that didn't happen.
Colin
So what I was told. Right, and this is just what I was told, like, whatever. That he brings a lot of girls at the same like escape room. But he comes on like the weekends and like practices little puzzles. Right.
Jeff
That's how he knows how to solve it so quickly.
Ryan Seacrest
What a waste of his money.
Ryan Reynolds
He mentioned that he was able to. He mentioned he was able to like solve everything really, really quickly.
Jose
He also mentioned he was brain flexing. Do you remember that? Yeah. So wait, so you're saying that he practices these puzzles in escape rooms to show off to women?
Colin
Yeah, exactly.
Jeff
That makes me feel better. The one I did, we barely finished it and it was the easiest one and it was like an hour.
Jose
So fun.
Jeff
I was like, wow, this guy's a genius.
Ryan Reynolds
So you're jealous that you're not the first woman that he solved that puzzle.
Jose
With or you turn off. He spends his weekends doing that. There you go. At least he's trying to show off that he's smart. I mean, even if he's not doing it in a smart way because at least he thinks that that's something that's important to you.
Jeff
The test, you know?
Jose
Yeah.
Colin
So like I. I don't know what to think.
Jeff
Well, no, that would be a deal breaker.
Ryan Reynolds
I know. Who knows what you should think? And that's Colin, who's on the other line listening and wanting to talk to you right now.
Jose
Important to note, this is the first time he's done this.
Ryan Reynolds
Yes.
Jose
With our show.
Ryan Reynolds
First time caller to the second date Update. Colin, are you there?
Alexis
I am. Hello? Hi, Claire.
Jeff
Hi, Colin.
Ryan Reynolds
Wow.
Alexis
Well, I'm a little embarrassed.
Jose
Yeah, that's okay.
Ryan Reynolds
It's not every Day you get called a Romeo.
Jeff
No, he just got caught.
Ryan Reynolds
I thought.
Alexis
I thought we had a good date. I don't know.
Colin
Yeah, okay, but the thing is, is that, like, according to your history, I'm not the first one. Like, this is a game to you. I'm not trying to play games.
Jose
What? Well, it's nice.
Alexis
Well, I mean, it's an escape room. It's. It's always going to be.
Jose
Hey, hey, listen, listen. I don't know that he's trying to play games. Maybe he is, maybe he isn't, but some people just like to go somewhere on a date where they're comfortable and they feel like they can be themselves. And maybe. Maybe he feels most at home inside an escape room.
Colin
No, he's doing this the same exact room with, like, multiple women.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, sure, we think that, but he's.
Colin
Trying to, like, pretend he's smart. Like, I don't think he's smart.
Jose
No.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, none of us are really smart on this show, so I think it's.
Jeff
Hey, wait a minute.
Ryan Reynolds
I think he deserves credit just for even going through the effort of planning this for you.
Alexis
Thank you.
Jose
This big room of dummies thinks that he did something. Okay.
Ryan Reynolds
It's true. I mean, most of the guys that we talk to don't plan anything at all.
Jeff
No. And he said. I talked to him. He loves to take risks.
Alexis
Risks.
Jeff
It doesn't happen a lot, let alone.
Jose
Memorize numeric codes, get out of them.
Colin
So you guys don't think this is some type of, like, scam because, like, he's running this on other people.
Alexis
Running a scam?
Jeff
He's paying for everything.
Jose
It just sounds boring for him.
Jeff
Yeah.
Jose
It'S just kind of lame, I think.
Alexis
Lame? Nah, dude. Like, I'm there, like, at least twice a month, maybe every week. I bring women with me every time, and it's dope. It works all the time.
Jose
It works one time. You haven't had a second date with any of those women, including Clarice.
Alexis
That's a good point. I solved it, too. Best. I should have let her do it for you.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, yes, that's totally her issue. Humility right there. He's got plans. He thinks things through. He can solve puzzles. He. He's humble.
Jose
He's getting harder to defend for me.
Ryan Reynolds
But I'm finding more and more reasons that you should give him another shot, Clarice. And if you do, we would pay for that second date.
Colin
He made me feel dumb on the date. Why?
Ryan Reynolds
Because he was solving the clues before you. He'll let you solve some next time.
Colin
He made me feel like I was an idiot.
Jose
Oh.
Colin
For not knowing any of us. So it's like what my sister's saying.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, love makes idiots of us all is a very famous quote. Look it up. It is and it is. And I think it's worth another shot with a guy that's willing to go through all this effort for you. And he's giving that same effort to many, many women.
Jose
So that doesn't help.
Ryan Reynolds
If you don't take it, someone else definitely will.
Jose
That is not the offer you think it is.
Ryan Reynolds
The best I can do. So.
Colin
All right. Can I just say fine, as long as I get a confirmation that he hasn't solved it before we go in there.
Jeff
You want to do another escape room?
Ryan Reynolds
You just said it made me feel stupid.
Jeff
We met a restaurant.
Jose
No, she wants to beat him now. It's just. She's only going to prove a point.
Alexis
All right, I'm down.
Colin
She's sweet.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay, it's a successful second date. We're hooking you two up. Colin and Clarice, make that guy feel.
Jose
Like a dummy on that date.
Jeff
All right, now let's escape them and hang out.
Ryan Reynolds
All right. Bye.
Alexis
Bye.
Ryan Seacrest
Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.
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Ryan Reynolds
You know what we never talked about in that second date update? How he kept planning to run into her at that exercise class.
Jose
He didn't want to out him. We were trying to give him a chance to, like, get a date.
Ryan Reynolds
Right, but that's how he met her. Plus, then we found out he planned the escape room. I mean, this guy is a great planner.
Jose
I miss you. He's hitting a lot in his day. When you put all those things together, I'm thinking maybe her gut was right and she shouldn't have gone out with him.
Alexis
Really?
Ryan Reynolds
I'm thinking, Brooke, you should hire him as your assistant. This guy has follow through. He could probably even paint the signs for your next protest.
Jose
He probably already knows what my schedule is. Jeff.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, I don't.
Jose
It's true. If you're listening, just show up.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, make Brooks sign. Down with schools, down with people. We get it, Brooke. You have a lot of causes. Well, you need that assistant.
Jose
I hate both of you.
Ryan Reynolds
Anyway, I hope that we do get another update from that couple so we can finally learn once and for all who's the smarter one between them and the.
Jeff
Yeah, fair game this time.
Jose
It always works out well when we have intelligence battles on this show.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, so bring your intelligence on and we can try and help you with your dating life. We'll call that person who's not calling you back. Go check out all of our second dates. Wherever you get your podcasts at.
Ryan Seacrest
BrookeandJeffrey, Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.
Ryan Reynolds
What do you do if you walk up to a customer service counter and realize the employee standing behind it is the person of your dreams? Wow.
Jeff
This is the best ice cream shop ever.
Ryan Reynolds
If you're me, it's easy.
Jose
What?
Jeff
Oh, Jeffrey, that's not a problem.
Jose
Nobody want your info.
Ryan Reynolds
I zip up my jacket it so I look more professional.
Jose
I don't believe you.
Ryan Reynolds
I don't believe that's what I do. Okay, all the way up, right up to the neck.
Jose
As tight as I could get.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, the guy on the phone today was braver than me. He went for it and asked her out on a date.
Jeff
Okay.
Ryan Reynolds
Turned it into a great time. But why isn't she calling back? We're going to try and find out when we do your second date update. Now I'm ready for action.
Jose
That was definitely down so quick.
Ryan Reynolds
Dude, it's casual. It's right after this second date update. Brooke, I'm ask you a question, okay? And I think I already know the answer, but has a guy ever tried to hit on you while you're working?
Jose
Like it? Yes. Yeah, I've been at so many different events in my life.
Ryan Reynolds
I'm not talking about the homeless guys asking for a free cookie at the burger bar. I mean like a normal customer trying to gain tame you down on the job.
Jeff
Oh, on the job, yes.
Jose
People have absolutely hit on me and some of it has been very inappropriate behavior. I'm just gonna let you know.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, those are the ones that you love the best. I would think it's hard to do to get a girl to say yes while she's in the middle of working. But one of our listeners says he managed to pull it off. And his name is Marshall. Needs a little bit of help today. Marshall, welcome to the show.
Alexis
Hey, how are you guys today?
Jose
Are you like one of those truck drivers when I worked at Burger Heaven that would come up to the wind and then they would say, hey, you got pretty eyes?
Alexis
No, no, I wouldn't think so.
Ryan Reynolds
We don't need to hear the story about how you lost your virginity again. Let's get back to Marshall. Marshall, tell us about where you met a woman while she was working. Where did that happen?
Alexis
All right, well, you know, just a little backstory. I. I travel all around the country for business. I'm.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh, God, you are a long haul trucker, aren't you?
Jose
I knew.
Alexis
Nothing like that. Nothing like that. I. I fly. I do a lot of flying. A little while back, I fly into town and I go up to get my rental car and. Wow, the young lady behind the rental car kiosk thing there, her name was Samantha. Not Sam, not Sammy. Samantha.
Ryan Reynolds
That make a big difference to you?
Jose
Why is that so important?
Alexis
It fit her whole look. She was so impeccably dressed in her little uniform.
Ryan Reynolds
She looks like a semantic.
Jose
She was impeccably dressed in like a green polo. Yeah.
Alexis
A nice, like a suit kind of thing on. All right. Very professional, very attractive. So I'm starting to do the transaction and she's trying to push the insurance on me, and I'm like, come on, Samantha, I don't need the insurance. What part of town do you think I'm gonna be driving through?
Jeff
Come on.
Jose
I don't get the insurance. If you pay on your credit card, your credit card often has rental car insurance. Just a hot.
Alexis
Exactly. There's all kinds of things like that. But, you know, she's doing her job and I'm making her laugh and, you know, we're having a nice conversation. Fortunately, there really wasn't anybody else around. It wasn't like it was busy, so we had time to talk and everything. We're really, really hitting it off.
Jose
That's pretty wild because she deals with people all day long. Like, could you tell there was a difference between her just being nice, there being no one in line so she has to talk.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, I feel like with the insurance line, she may have been hitting on you. I don't think they offer that to all the customers, only the hot ones. So clearly whatever you were saying was working on her or you thought it was. Well, I mean, I'm. I'm assuming that a date came out of it.
Alexis
Well, yeah. Well, you know, you can tell when someone's just being professionally nice and. Yeah, there seems to be something else. And it looked like we were really hitting it off, so I told her, I'm like, look, I'm just going to be here for two days. Days. Not to be too forward, but I'd really like to take you out for dinner tonight if you're available.
Jose
Okay. Dude, Bold. I like it.
Jeff
I don't think girls are used to getting asked face.
Jose
You can't. She's on the job.
Jeff
That's right.
Ryan Reynolds
What did she say?
Alexis
Well, she agreed to it.
Jose
Oh, cute.
Jeff
Also, you weren't like, mistaken? She was flirting.
Jose
Good job.
Alexis
Exactly. So I took her one of those chain. It was like an Applebee's or something. I don't even know.
Jose
Something by the airport.
Alexis
Well, no, it was a little bit away from there and everything. And I don't need to go to a fancy place to have a good time or anything like that. I just wanted to enjoy your company.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay. How was it?
Alexis
We had a nice dinner and we talked, and for such a stunningly beautiful woman, she was very down to earth. And she was talking to me how she was like in the process of developing and planning and putting all together. She wants to open up her own hair salon and then build it into a chain because she was very, very impressive person.
Jose
Wow.
Jeff
I love that, bro.
Jose
So this all sounds so good.
Jeff
Yeah, she sounds like a catch.
Alexis
She definitely. She is. So we ended that that night. You know, I'm. I'm a very respectful guy. I didn't try, you know, moving in too fast on her. So just gave her a little hug, said, you know, it was a pleasure going out with you tonight. If I'm back in the area, can I give you a call? And she said, sure, no problem.
Jose
Do you travel to her area a lot for business?
Alexis
Oh, yeah, all the time.
Jeff
Oh, that's great.
Jose
Okay. That's convenient.
Alexis
And that's the thing. So a couple weeks later, I'm back in Town and I texted her a few more times. She didn't get back to me. I called her a few more times, straight to voicemail. So I don't know what's going on with her.
Jose
I mean, you definitely did a lot to reach out just there.
Ryan Reynolds
If you travel there all the time, do you typically hit on women at the rental car places? Maybe you have a reputation around, like the rental industry.
Alexis
It's not like I was flagged or anything.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay, Samantha, you said she was special. There's a reason that you really focused in on her.
Alexis
Well, first, obviously, let's be honest, the physical looks of her were stunning.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, you've mentioned that like three or four times.
Alexis
Yeah, she's absolutely gorgeous. But what was really attractive about her was she was focused on building a business.
Jose
Right.
Alexis
And it just seemed like somebody that, you know, I could really relate to because, you know, that's type of my business too, in a way.
Jose
You know, that's cool.
Alexis
You know, I would date more, but I'm like never in one place for more than a couple of days. But you know, with her circumstance, it just seems she just. There was something about her. So I was like, you know what, Let me move forward with this and see what happens.
Jose
She's into hair. Maybe if she gave herself a bad haircut and she's been there waiting it out. Yeah, yeah.
Ryan Reynolds
Or maybe she's looking for something. Something that's more like in one place, firmly and solid. Yeah. But that doesn't mean there's not hope. We're gonna come back and try to come Casanova.
Jose
I was gonna go. I was gonna say Rico Suave. Oh, I like that.
Jeff
Because like cars.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, okay, whatever. You Rico Suave your hurts, hunk. We're gonna make it happen with your second date update. Right after this second date update, after you rent a car, you're supposed to return the keys to the vehicle.
Jose
Yes.
Ryan Reynolds
But our listener Marshall didn't just do that. He handed over the keys to his heart.
Jose
A Jeffrey. That's a tagline for a rental romcom.
Ryan Reynolds
It is a rental.
Jose
It's so cute.
Ryan Reynolds
But we're in the middle part where it's a little bit confusing cuz he didn't get those keys back.
Jose
No.
Ryan Reynolds
After he hit it off with the cute rent a car girl named Samantha.
Jeff
Oh, man.
Ryan Reynolds
Not Sammy. Not Sam. This was important to him. Samantha.
Jose
Oh, yeah. And she's stunning.
Ryan Reynolds
Stunning.
Jose
Cute.
Ryan Reynolds
So stunning that even though he was only in town for a couple days, he asked her out, took her to dinner and said he'd Love to see her again as soon as he flies back. But that second meetup hasn't happened and Marshall doesn't know why. So Brooke, what's your theory? Why isn't this happening yet?
Jose
I think it's just cuz you're in two different cities. Like even though you visit, like she has her own life, her own world, you know, who knows, like she got back together with an ex or she's off the dating market. Totally.
Ryan Reynolds
It's a good point. Marshall, are you willing to move right now just for her?
Alexis
Come on.
Jose
I don't think she'd want that.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, that seems to be Brooke's main concern.
Jose
That's. I'm just. Wow.
Alexis
I'm there every couple of weeks. It's almost like I did move there.
Jose
Yeah.
Jeff
Yeah, I bet your hotel like all knows your name.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay. And that is more than Brooke hangs out with her husband now. So maybe this is good. You're already in a relationship but let's find out. I think love to talk to this Samantha woman. See if she sounds as beautiful as she looks.
Jose
Oh, can you?
Jeff
She picks up.
Jose
I feel like we don't sound as ugly as we look.
Ryan Reynolds
I'm going to rate her as soon as she picks up the phone. If she does, just give us a number.
Jeff
0 to 10, Jeff.
Ryan Reynolds
Let's see if she answers and hopefully figure out what's going on. I'm dialing her number right now. Here we go.
Colin
Hello?
Jose
Ooh, you 10?
Ryan Reynolds
I was going 9.5.
Jeff
I knew you were gonna throw a number out there.
Ryan Reynolds
Okay. Samantha? Is this Samantha?
Colin
Yes. Who's this?
Jose
Hey. Messing around?
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, we're a radio show. We're called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning.
Jeff
Hi, good morning.
Ryan Reynolds
We would love to welcome you into our arms. Into our arms.
Jeff
Jump in here where all of our arms are extended.
Jose
What happened to you?
Ryan Reynolds
It's the 9.5. It threw me off my game.
Colin
Oh, you don't know how to talk to girls. Ok, I guess that's cool. I'm on the radio. What's up guys?
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, you're on the radio because we're doing a segment here called the Second Date Update with one of our listeners named Marshall who apparently you got to know pretty well the other day.
Colin
Oh, that was actually a few weeks ago. He reached out to you guys.
Ryan Reynolds
Well it's your fault because apparently you left quite the impression when you two met at the rent a car places.
Jeff
Pretty pants.
Jose
Seriously, this guy could not stop talking about how amazing you are at. In every way.
Ryan Reynolds
Well yeah, he had nice things to say.
Colin
Yeah, okay, that's nice, I guess.
Jeff
You guys sound like you feel the same back.
Ryan Reynolds
Nice is a good start. We were hoping to get a little bit more from you to figure out if there was a chance maybe you and Marshall were going to see each other again. Yeah, what are your thoughts on that?
Colin
Honestly guys, I just really kind of like get asked out out kind of often, you know?
Ryan Reynolds
Is that the problem? You go out on too many dates and you're just keeping your options open?
Colin
No, see it's not even that because I usually don't even like say yes very much. But you know, interestingly enough, like Marshall, I checked him out, he was like really well dressed and he had this really nice scent to him. You know, I don't know if it was an Armani or something, but it smelled really good.
Jose
Okay, so wait, he was like special and you said yes to him?
Colin
Like, yeah, he like stood out to me in the way he like, you know, held himself.
Jose
So why.
Ryan Reynolds
Well that's very positive review. Like why won't you see him at least one more time?
Colin
Oh, because like I dressed up for this whole thing and he took me on some like kids high school date, you know?
Jeff
Wait, what? Where'd you guys go?
Jose
He said, he said, he said it was like a chain restaurant that he took you to. Is that.
Colin
Yeah, I just wasn't impressed. Like it just really was engaging.
Jose
One, he's not from your town. And two, like he was only there for two days. Like it's just a quick date. Like it doesn't mean that he didn't have an amazing time. You always look up the menu in place before him.
Colin
Yeah, yeah, but you know, it was a first date. It leaves the first impression. And if you're trying to impress a woman, especially like, you know, I'm kind of more high standards just because I have so much planned for myself and my future. It just didn't impress me. It didn't give me like the feeling that he really saw my value.
Jeff
And wow, he spoke so highly of you. He was like proud of you. I'm proud of you. Because of him.
Jose
I will date once to a fast food burger place and the guy brought coupons. I still ended up dating him for like six months.
Ryan Reynolds
But not all women are like you, Brooke. Some women have standards like Samantha. So what you're saying, if I'm understanding what you're saying, he didn't put in the enough effort into the place that he chose for your date. So you read him as a low value person.
Colin
I mean, when you wear it like that, it doesn't sound so great.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, I don't know what this says about his value going through a radio station to get this done, but not a podcast. He is on the other line listening right now and wanting to speak with you.
Colin
No. Oh, I was not aware of that. I was not told this.
Ryan Reynolds
Yeah, I know.
Jose
Kind of on purpose.
Ryan Reynolds
Sure you'd tell us if you knew, but he's there.
Alexis
Yeah. Hi, Samantha. Honestly, like I was telling you, I'm. I'm, like, going 100 miles an hour all the time. I didn't really have any time to, like, make fancy reservations at a really nice place and didn't even cross my mind that the place we went to wasn't really acceptable to you.
Colin
I appreciate you saying that, but it really came off as cheap.
Alexis
Marshall.
Ryan Reynolds
Oh.
Jose
Marshall's pretty direct guy. Maybe that's what he wanted to hear.
Alexis
Samantha, are you, like, you saying that you didn't like the mozzarella sticks?
Jeff
Hey, mozzarella's fancy cheese.
Ryan Reynolds
That is kind of fancy.
Jeff
Yeah, I mean, it's not cheddar. I mean, it's string bread and marinara.
Jose
You guys, it's string cheese. Fried.
Ryan Reynolds
No, don't say that.
Colin
I am not five years old, Marshall. I'm not a kid. Okay?
Jose
So lamb on.
Ryan Reynolds
Let them talk.
Alexis
Well, Samantha, there's. There's probably something you should know. I did not bring this up, but. Oh, some years ago, I was able to swing a very, very lucrative deal. I basically, you know, created the ebay of Germany and did really, really, really well with it.
Colin
So you really didn't mention anything like that while we were eating?
Alexis
Well, I mean, that's all I do all day, is talk business and things like that, and I didn't want to do that with you, and I wanted to learn about you. It didn't matter to me where we were eating.
Jose
Actually kind of sweet when he says it like that, that.
Colin
But we're adults, Marshall. And where I spend my time and my future is very important to me.
Alexis
Okay. You know, well, I wanted you to like me for me and not because I'm worth multi millions of dollars.
Ryan Reynolds
Multi millions.
Alexis
Maybe this worked out the way it should have.
Colin
Wait, hold on. Did you say multi? Multi meaning, like a lot? Multi million.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, Samantha isn't shallow and doesn't care about stuff like that.
Jeff
She did reject it.
Jose
That's why he brought it up. Up? Yeah, he didn't bring it up because he.
Ryan Reynolds
Samantha, you're not gonna change your mind about a guy just because he's a multi millionaire.
Colin
I mean, no, but he's been very sweet this whole time. Even in, like, my wrong opinions of him.
Ryan Reynolds
Look at.
Jose
She admitted she was wrong all of a sudden.
Ryan Reynolds
Now his sweetness comes to. Comes to light.
Jeff
Marshall, what's your last name? I want to Google your net worth.
Jose
It feels like Marshall is okay with that though, because, like, why would Marshall. Why would you bring it up if you didn't, you know?
Alexis
Well, she wasn't interested with me when we went to a basic chain restaurant, so I just want her to know what she's really missing out on.
Ryan Reynolds
Marshall, that's so catty of you. I love it. Me too.
Jose
Who doesn't appreciate mozzarella sticks deserves that multimillionaire clap back. Hold on. So now you're not interested anymore? Marshall?
Colin
Yeah. You were calling for a second date, weren't you?
Alexis
No, I don't.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, Samantha, you just said that you weren't interested because he doesn't value enough.
Jeff
Yeah, you both aren't interested.
Colin
Well, he just, in his actions, he didn't show me that. But now he said he's capable of showing me that.
Jose
Oh.
Ryan Reynolds
Well, it sounds to me like Samantha has had a 180 and is now on board. 100%.
Colin
Yeah, he definitely changed my mind.
Ryan Reynolds
Wow. All right, well, it's a yes from Samantha. Marshall, we are going to send you guys out on another date and we're going to pay for that. Not that you need it, but we'll do it.
Alexis
No, I don't like the backpedaling. I'm not interested. Guys, thank you.
Jeff
Wait.
Ryan Reynolds
We just did all of this convincing for you.
Alexis
You know, you guys, you really did help me quite a bit because you were able to get out the real Samantha. And that really helped me make this decision.
Jeff
Oh, my God.
Jose
You must be kicking yourself, Samantha.
Ryan Reynolds
Does the real Samantha want to say anything back to that?
Colin
You know what? It's fine. Because you'll never find out what I'm really worth anyway.
Jeff
Oh, you're missing out.
Ryan Reynolds
You're a secret multi millionaire, too?
Jeff
No, she's a billionaire.
Jose
Text board is blowing up with people who want a shot.
Jeff
Millionaires on the text board, they have.
Ryan Reynolds
To get in line behind us.
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Jose
Oh wow, that came out strong.
Ryan Reynolds
When guys talk about how rich they are just so that they can get what they want. Yeah, that's why I liked Marshall. He just threw out his multi millions to prove a point not to get anything.
Jeff
He really did.
Jose
I'm sure he's not going to be hitting us up for any of the numbers that we're getting on the text board right now.
Jeff
So Brooke made a point. Do we know he's really rich or is he he just saying that cuz it sounded amazing.
Ryan Reynolds
It might be, but what's funny is we taped that a few days ago and Marshall sent us an email to our producer saying that she immediately texted him after the call saying she was sorry, asking when he got back in town next so they could hang out.
Jeff
That's awful.
Jose
Oh God it's so funny. It really is.
Jeff
I mean you think everyone's on a stereotype and then one person does that.
Ryan Reynolds
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We don't think he is one exactly.
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Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update - Episode Summary
Episode Title: Second Date Update Classics: Locked Up In Love + Rent a Car Romance
Release Date: August 9, 2025
Host/Authors: Brooke, Jeffrey, Jose, and Alexis
Podcast Platform: iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify
In this episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update, the hosts delve into classic listener stories where first dates didn't lead to second outings. The segment aims to uncover the reasons behind being "ghosted" and provide entertaining insights for both participants and listeners.
Summary:
Colin, a listener, shares his experience of going on a first date with Clarice at an escape room. Despite a seemingly successful outing where Colin showcased his problem-solving skills, he hasn't heard back from Clarice since.
Key Points:
Date Details:
Colin and Clarice attended an escape room together, a decision Colin made to impress her by demonstrating both physical and mental prowess.
Outcome:
After solving most of the clues, the date concluded prematurely without further interaction. Colin felt positive during the escape room but was surprised when Clarice stopped communicating afterward.
Notable Quotes:
Colin: "We were having a good time, but also there's a camera in there and, you know, you can't, like, stand there that long when they start sending the clues." (08:04)
Colin: "He made me feel like I was an idiot for not knowing any of us." (19:06)
Host Reactions:
Hosts’ Insights:
The hosts discuss whether the escape room environment was conducive to building a romantic connection. They ponder if the competitive and time-pressured setting may have hindered meaningful interaction, leading to Colin being ghosted despite his efforts.
Summary:
Marshall recounts meeting Samantha at a rental car kiosk during a business trip. Their interaction was positive, leading Marshall to invite her out for dinner. However, despite initial enthusiasm, Samantha hasn't responded to Marshall's follow-ups.
Key Points:
Meeting Details:
Marshall met Samantha while picking up a rental car. Their conversation flowed naturally, leading to an impromptu dinner invitation.
Date Experience:
They enjoyed a pleasant dinner discussing personal and professional aspirations, particularly Samantha's plans to open her own hair salon chain.
Post-Date Silence:
Despite their connection, Samantha hasn't responded to Marshall's attempts to reconnect weeks later.
Notable Quotes:
Marshall: "I didn't bring it up because I did not want to do that with you, and I wanted to learn about you." (37:33)
Colin: "You really didn't mention anything like that while we were eating?" (37:39)
Host Reactions:
Hosts’ Insights:
The discussion centers around the mismatch between Marshall’s expectations and Samantha's perceptions. While Marshall viewed the date as successful and genuine, Samantha perceived it as lacking effort, particularly in the choice of venue. The hosts debate whether the lack of a lasting connection stems from differing expectations or unmet standards.
Colin and Samantha on Air:
In a bold move, the hosts attempt to bring both Colin and Samantha onto the show simultaneously to address their dating dilemmas.
Highlights:
Clarice’s Perspective:
Clarice reveals she perceives Colin as someone who frequents escape rooms with multiple women, dubbing him the "escape room Romeo" (14:33). She felt overshadowed during the date as Colin was highly focused on solving puzzles, which made her feel inadequate.
Samantha’s Perspective:
Samantha explains her initial impression was positive but felt the date lacked sophistication and failed to acknowledge her standards. She expressed disappointment over the choice of a chain restaurant, interpreting it as a lack of effort and appreciation (36:45).
Notable Quotes:
Clarice: "He was solving the clues before you. He'll let you solve some next time." (19:02)
Samantha: "I wanted you to like me for me and not because I'm worth multi millions of dollars." (37:57)
Host Reactions:
Hosts’ Insights:
The interaction emphasizes the disconnect between intention and perception in dating scenarios. While Colin and Marshall aimed to impress through activity and effort, their actions were misinterpreted by Clarice and Samantha as lacking depth and personal connection. The hosts highlight the importance of aligning date activities with mutual expectations and ensuring activities foster meaningful interaction.
Key Lessons:
Choosing the Right Setting:
Engaging in activities like escape rooms can showcase skills but may not always facilitate genuine romantic connections if not balanced with personal interaction.
Understanding Partner’s Expectations:
Aligning date activities with the partner’s interests and expectations is crucial to avoiding misunderstandings.
Communication Post-Date:
Clear and direct communication can prevent ghosting. Following up with genuine interest rather than pressure may lead to better outcomes.
Perception Matters:
Efforts made to impress are subject to the partner’s interpretation. It's essential to ensure that actions are perceived as intended.
Hosts’ Final Thoughts:
Brooke and Jeffrey wrap up the episode by encouraging listeners to reflect on their dating strategies and understand the importance of mutual compatibility over ostentatious displays of effort. They emphasize that while questing for dates through unique activities can be entertaining, fostering genuine connections requires attentiveness to the other person’s perceptions and expectations.
Notable Quotes with Timestamps:
Colin on Feeling Undervalued:
"He made me feel like I was an idiot for not knowing any of us." (19:06)
Samantha on Date Expectations:
"I wanted you to like me for me and not because I'm worth multi millions of dollars." (37:57)
Jose on Date Dynamics:
"It's always going to be." (08:27)
(Context: Discussing the nature of escape rooms and their suitability for romantic interactions.)
Jeffrey on Date Activities:
"You brought coupons. I still ended up dating him for like six months." (35:32)
(Context: Comparing different dating approaches and their outcomes.)
Final Note:
This episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update offers valuable insights into the complexities of modern dating. By analyzing real listener experiences, the hosts provide both entertainment and thoughtful advice on navigating the often unpredictable journey toward successful second dates.