Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update Classics — "Twitchers Not Tweakers" + "Lobster Lunges"

Podcast: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update
Episode: Second Date Update Classics: Twitchers Not Tweakers + Lobster Lunges
Date: September 6, 2025
Host: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a "double dose" of classic "Second Date Update" segments, where the cast investigates why two different first dates fizzled out. In "Twitchers Not Tweakers," birdwatching enthusiasm and some unexpected culinary interests derailed one blossoming romance. In "Lobster Lunges," a property manager's attempts at humor (and frugality) during a seafood dinner left his date less than impressed. The tone remains playful, self-deprecating, and quick-witted throughout, with plenty of banter among the hosts.

Segment One: "Twitchers Not Tweakers" (Starts at 03:51)

Key Discussion Points & Insights

• Mickey and Tiffany’s Birdwatching Date

  • Mickey, an unabashed "twitcher" (birdwatching enthusiast), takes Tiffany on a nature walk.
  • He gushes about spotting multiple rare birds: American Goldfinches, Cedar Waxwing, and a rose-breasted Grosbeak.
    • Mickey: "As we started to walk about the families, I look up and there it is right in front of us: a rose breasted grosbeak." (09:20)
  • Mickey is convinced their shared rare bird sightings are a sign of destiny – so much so that birds stopped appearing when he revisited alone.
  • The hosts poke fun at Mickey’s intense focus on birds and lack of attention to Tiffany herself.

• Tiffany’s Take

  • When reached, Tiffany describes Mickey as a “nice guy, but way too much in his element."
  • Tiffany shares that, after their walk, she actually invited Mickey back to her place, hoping to move things beyond ornithology.
    • Tiffany: "I asked him to go back to my place with me." (15:18)
  • Instead, Mickey wanted to watch a Food Network episode featuring preparation of the same types of birds they’d just seen.
    • Tiffany found this off-putting and confusing: “Doesn’t that kind of not make sense?” (16:13)

• Mickey’s Defense

  • Insists eating birds is no different from eating chicken, turkey, or quail—offering, perhaps in jest, “Have you ever had Carolina rub on a black capped chickadee before?” (17:39)
  • The hosts riff on bird recipes, blurring lines between passion and obsession.

• Resolution

  • Tiffany firmly declines another date: "Yeah, I'd rather go out of my comfort zone in different ways. This is not feeling right to me." (19:07)
  • Mickey quips, "I better not see her outside of a Kentucky Fried Chicken or anything like that." (20:21)

Notable Quotes

• Jose (on binoculars as a date accessory):
  "I think that's always a red flag." (03:59)

• Brian/Mickey (on birds as harbingers):
  "Nature is really in command of everything, and birds are basically their harbingers, and they're the best indicators of things that will happen in the future." (12:21)

• Brooke (on Tiffany inviting Mickey over):
  "Oh, so you actually liked him that much?" (15:27)

Memorable Moments

• The hosts’ incredulity over Mickey’s shift from birdwatching to a TV segment about eating birds.
• Jeffrey joking about offering wild bird recipes on their Instagram:
  "Head on over to our Instastories. You'll find the recipe for oven braised black capped chickadee." (22:04)
• Extended riffing on the ethics and taste of eating various songbirds.

Segment Two: "Lobster Lunges" (Starts at 23:06)

Key Discussion Points & Insights

• Brian the Property Manager & Stephanie the Yoga Teacher

  • Brian, who manages Stephanie’s apartment building, becomes interested after finding her on social media (via her rental application).
  • He visits her at work (a yoga studio) and awkwardly joins her class.
    • On his yoga struggles: “I'm sweating, I'm shaking... But she notices me.” (28:18)
  • After class, they grab “seafood” at a "really nice place"—which turns out to be Red Lobster.
  • On the date, Brian tries to be funny by posing his lobster in yoga positions: “Look, a downward lobster!” (35:47)

• Stephanie’s Point of View

  • Stephanie is unimpressed by the restaurant and Brian’s humor: “He did all this research... and it’s Red Lobster.” (34:55)
  • The moment worsens when Brian, who invited her, leaves her with the bill.
    • Stephanie: "Dude, he stuck me with the bill." (37:14)
  • Brian attempts to justify this by noting her higher income (gleaned from her rental application), sparking accusations of boundary-crossing and creepiness.
    • Stephanie: “That’s really creepy that you know I make more than you.” (37:52)

• The Aftermath

  • Stephanie calls Brian “ratchet” and says, "No, I'm good," to a second date offer—even if the show pays.

• Hosts’ Reflections

  • The hosts debate whether they were too hard on Brian, but ultimately agree his choices were questionable.
    • Brooke: “He took her to Red Lobster and made her pay... Come on, Jeff.” (42:17)

Notable Quotes

• Jose (on Brian’s approach):
  "Oh, bro, this just made it extra weird." (25:07)

• Stephanie (on downward lobster):
  "Not when I'm asking him a serious question. He's diverting it by trying to be funny." (36:02)

• Brian (on the bill):
  "I know how much Stephanie makes from her application." (37:27)

Memorable Moments

• Brian’s earnest but tone-deaf justification for letting Stephanie pay:
  "I already paid for the yoga class, which I imagine went directly to her, so..." (38:43)
• The hosts losing it over “downward lobster” and stretching puns with seafood.
• Stephanie’s abrupt shutdown: "No, I'm good." (39:53)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Binoculars as a Date Red Flag Debate: 03:51–04:21
• Brian/Mickey’s Birdwatching Date Description: 05:35–10:54
• Call with Tiffany About the Date: 13:13–19:13
• Hosts Recap and Banter on Eating Birds: 22:04–22:41
• Introduction to Brian the Property Manager's Story: 23:06–24:58
• Brian's Yoga Class Antics: 27:03–28:32
• The Red Lobster Date: 34:00–35:13
• Stephanie on the Restaurant and Bill: 34:55–38:04
• Brian’s Confession and Justification: 38:04–38:43
• Second Date Offer and Shut Down: 39:49–39:53
• Post-mortem and Host Reflections: 41:55–42:58

Episode Tone and Style

• Conversational, breezy, and filled with rapid-fire jokes and good-natured teasing
• The hosts frequently riff off each other, sometimes at the expense of the callers, but generally circle back to empathy and self-awareness.
• The show leans into its low "success rate" with tongue firmly in cheek, savoring the awkwardness for maximum entertainment.

Takeaways

Both segments highlight how a passionate hobby or a well-meaning gesture can cross over into deal-breaker territory if not matched with social awareness. The chemistry between host, callers, and daters—plus a sprinkling of cringeworthy details—keeps the show lively and engaging for listeners, regardless of whether romance is in the cards for the guests.