Second Date Update: Philippines or Bust

Summary

Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey – "Second Date Update: Philippines or Bust"

Release Date: February 7, 2025

In the engaging and humor-filled episode titled "Second Date Update: Philippines or Bust", hosts Brooke and Jeffrey delve into the tumultuous love life of their listener, Randall. This episode, part of the popular "Second Date Update" series by iHeartPodcasts, offers both entertainment and insightful commentary on the complexities of online dating and the perils of falling for virtual connections.

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Introduction to Randall’s Love Journey

The episode kicks off with a brief, lighthearted banter between Brooke and Jeffrey, setting the stage for Randall's heartfelt predicament. Randall reaches out to the podcast seeking advice after experiencing heartbreak from a catfishing incident involving a woman from Vietnam. Desperate to find genuine love, Randall turned his attention to a new connection from the Philippines, leading him to a local date with a woman named Georgina.

Randall’s Online Romance and Local Date

Randall shares his story, expressing deep emotions and the challenges he faces in distinguishing genuine connections from potential scams. He explains:

Randall [04:02]: "It's been a whirlwind romance for me."

Eager to build a real relationship, Randall decided to meet Georgina in person after only texting with his Philippine match. His excitement is palpable as he recounts:

Randall [04:17]: "I wanted to profess my love to her in person."

However, his anticipation turns to disappointment when Georgina fails to show up for their arranged meeting.

Brooke and Jeffrey as the Universe’s Voice

Brooke and Jeffrey adopt the playful persona of “the universe,” offering Randall guidance on whether to pursue his online love interest or invest in the budding local relationship with Georgina. They emphasize the importance of balancing heart and logic in making relationship decisions.

Brooke [02:34]: "If you want us to invade more of your Life, we're on YouTube."

Brooke [03:05]: "Let's think with the heart."

Intervention: Calling Georgina Live on Air

Deciding to take proactive steps, Brooke and Jeffrey contact Georgina directly on the air to gain firsthand insight into Randall's date. This bold move leads to an enlightening conversation where Georgina reveals critical information about Randall's online suitor.

During the live call, Georgina discloses that Randall’s Philippine match may not be as genuine as he believes:

Georgina [14:13]: "You just admitted to getting catfished with a Vietnamese person, and now you're putting yourself in the same scenario potentially with this woman from the Philippines?"

This revelation acts as a wake-up call for Randall, highlighting the recurring pattern of deceit in his online relationships.

Resolution and Lessons Learned

Faced with Georgina's truthful assessment, Randall confronts the reality of his situation. Brooke and Jeffrey commend Georgina for her honesty and willingness to help Randall navigate his romantic dilemmas.

Brooke [17:04]: "Randall, this is a real one. Georgina is a real one. Please don't pass up this chance."

Encouraged by Georgina's sincerity, Randall begins to reevaluate his approach to dating, recognizing the importance of verifying the authenticity of his online connections and valuing genuine, in-person interactions.

Key Themes and Insights

1. The Dangers of Online Dating: Randall's experiences underline the high risk of deceit in virtual relationships, emphasizing the need for caution and due diligence.

2. Balancing Heart and Logic: Brooke and Jeffrey illustrate the challenge of making emotional decisions while considering rational implications, a common struggle in romantic pursuits.

3. The Power of Honest Communication: Georgina's forthrightness serves as a catalyst for Randall's self-reflection, demonstrating how honesty can lead to personal growth and better relationship outcomes.

4. Community Support in Love: The podcast showcases the value of seeking advice from trusted sources, highlighting how community support can aid individuals in navigating their romantic lives.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Randall’s Initial Excitement:

  Randall [04:17]: "I wanted to profess my love to her in person."

• Brooke Encouraging Heart over Logic:

  Brooke [03:05]: "Let's think with the heart."

• Georgina’s Revelations:

  Georgina [14:13]: "You just admitted to getting catfished with a Vietnamese person, and now you're putting yourself in the same scenario potentially with this woman from the Philippines?"

• Brooke’s Call to Randall:

  Brooke [17:04]: "Randall, this is a real one. Georgina is a real one. Please don't pass up this chance."

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Conclusion

"Second Date Update: Philippines or Bust" masterfully blends humor, heartfelt advice, and real-life dilemmas to engage listeners. Through Randall’s journey, Brooke and Jeffrey offer valuable lessons on the importance of authenticity in relationships and the courage to seek help when navigating love’s uncertainties. This episode not only entertains but also serves as a cautionary tale for anyone venturing into the unpredictable world of online dating.

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For more insightful episodes and relationship advice, tune into Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

Transcript

[AJ Stephens]

$1.4 billion in NFL quarterback contracts. The untold stories behind the biggest deals in football history. I'm AJ Stephens, Vice president of client strategy at Athletes first, introducing the Athletes First Family podcast, the Quarterback Series. My co host, Brian Murphy, Athletes first CEO and I are sitting down with the agents who have negotiated contracts for Justin Herbert, Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott, Tua Tungavailoa, and and Jordan Love. Listen to athletes first family podcasts on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Andrew Seaman]

Did you know that 70% of people get hired at companies where they already have a connection? I'm Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn's editor at large for jobs and career development, and on my podcast, Get Hired, I bring you all the information you need to, well, get hired. Landing a job may be tough, but Get Hired is here for you every step of the way with advice on resumes, networking, negotiation, and so much more. Listen Hired with Andrew seaman on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcast, or wherever you like to listen.

[Ashlyn Harris]

We all have a moment that splits us wide open. On my new podcast, Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris, I'll sit down with trailblazers from sports, music, fashion, entertainment, and politics to explore their toughest moments and the incredible comebacks that followed. Listen to Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris, an iHeart women's sports production on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Unknown]

Presented by E L F Beauty, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports.

[Emilia]

I'm Emilia, host of the podcast Crumbs. For years, I had to rely on other people to tell me my story. And what I heard wasn't good.

[Randall]

You?

[Emilia]

Really? Last night, it felt like I lived most of my life in a blackout. I was trapped in addiction. I had to grab the lamp and smashed it against the walls. And then I decided I wanted to tell my own story. Listen to CR on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Brooke]

Hey, you're here. You found the Second Date podcast and we love that. Thank you so much.

[Unknown]

So happy you're here.

[Brooke]

You know what? If you want us to invade more of your Life, we're on YouTube. Yeah, we are that with Brooke and Jeffrey.

[Jeffrey]

Text in your address. I can. I can show up.

[Brooke]

Jose. Jose will come to your house and.

[Jeffrey]

Give you hugs or you give me food.

[Brooke]

And also, there's 45 more minutes of this dumb content that apparently you like, which we're really grateful for. You can go over the main feed for the full show, Brooke and Jeffrey. But right now, let's get into this relationship stuff.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah.

[Unknown]

Second date update. In this segment, there's a lot of logic that goes into our thinking about whether a pair should be together or not. We're always asking, like, is that fair? Does that make sense?

[Brooke]

Sure.

[Unknown]

I think there's not enough heart in our decision making because love isn't always rational. We need to start thinking with that other body part.

[Brooke]

Who is this romantic? Wait, what body part?

[Jeffrey]

We're going to do something.

[Unknown]

The heart.

[Jeffrey]

The heart.

[Unknown]

Let's think with that. And we've got a guy on the phone who's got a whole lot of heart going on. His name is Randall.

[Brooke]

Why do I feel like it's a euphemism every time you say it, Jeff?

[Unknown]

It's not if you think with your heart, Brooks. So, Randall, after.

[Brooke]

To take you seriously after just reading.

[Unknown]

Your email, I hope whatever the universe gives you here today, you accept with open arms.

[Randall]

Oh, brother. I couldn't have said it better myself.

[Unknown]

Oh, good man.

[Brooke]

I don't know.

[Unknown]

Some of us are more emotional and heart driven in this way.

[Brooke]

I know, but I don't know when you're being serious or not.

[Unknown]

That's a very analytical, pessimistic way to look at me as a person.

[Jeffrey]

He's doing it right now.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Unknown]

Just accept me for who I am deep inside and not for what I say.

[Brooke]

Oh, okay.

[Jeffrey]

So Randall, not for what I do or say.

[Unknown]

Randall, you're with me here. So tell us about your situation. It sounds like it's a little bit complicated.

[Randall]

Okay. It's gonna sound a little unusual, but for a year I've been texting a woman in Vietnam and we've had a very deep connection and we've gotten to know one another so well that I fell deep in love with this woman.

[Jeffrey]

That's a strong word.

[Unknown]

Good for you.

[Brooke]

I mean, you guys just found each other on the Internet somehow.

[Randall]

Yeah, we found each other on the Internet and decided to start texting. And it was like a whirlwind romance for me.

[Brooke]

Why did you say was? Isn't it still?

[Randall]

Well, I wanted to profess my love to her in person. So we decided that I was gonna fly out and I was gonna meet. Meet her.

[Brooke]

Oh, my God. Were you so nervous, dude?

[Randall]

Yes, I flew out. I was excited the whole trip. I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, my gosh.

[Randall]

How'd it go then?

[Brooke]

Yeah. What was it like when you land and you finally get to see each.

[Randall]

Well, I landed I went to where we were supposed to meet, and she didn't show up.

[Brooke]

Oh, buddy. Oh, man. I think that that is, like, the cruelest thing that's going on right now.

[Unknown]

And I hear it happen to so many people, actually.

Dude, that's terrible. So we. We all hate Vietnamese fake girl now. So where are you in your. In your love life now?

[Randall]

You guys will be happy to learn that I met another woman from the Philippines.

[Unknown]

Oh, God, here we go.

[Brooke]

Online or in person?

[Jeffrey]

Where do we meet?

[Randall]

We met online again. But I know this woman's real.

[Unknown]

How they could be real? But are they employed by someone else or are they.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, they're all real.

[Randall]

Have you.

[Unknown]

Have you FaceTimed with her?

[Randall]

We didn't FaceTime, but we've been texting a lot. And let me tell you, I know you're gonna think I'm crazy, but my heart tells me it's real.

[Brooke]

Okay, okay.

[Unknown]

We're throwing logic out the window. All rationale. We are only listening to our hearts.

[Jeffrey]

Yes.

[Unknown]

Now I understand Jeff's intro.

[Brooke]

Oh, I'm real nervous.

[Unknown]

So is that. Are we calling girl in the Philippines right now?

[Randall]

No. No. Here's what I need you guys to help me with. Okay, my friend, you know everything that happened with the last girl, he said to me, why not just meet a woman locally, face to face and just see how it goes? Yeah, so I did. I actually got online, and I matched with a young lady, and we met up at a bar, and her name is Georgina.

[Brooke]

Okay, so you went on a date with Georgina, but you're in love with a woman from the Philippines?

[Randall]

Yes. I'm just trying to see if maybe I am supposed to meet someone locally just to see where love may take me.

[Brooke]

Well, and you're a lover. You're a true romantic.

[Jeffrey]

You may fall in love with everyone you see, and that's okay. So just learn to control it.

[Unknown]

Can we know more about Georgina at the bar?

[Randall]

Yes. We just had a great conversation. She's been through some hurt in her past too, so we bonded over that, and we just really had a deep conversation. Nothing too deep. Just conversations about life and our goals and what we would like to achieve, and it was nice.

[Brooke]

Usually people follow up, nothing too deep with, like, favorite movie. Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Anyway, what's your dog's name?

[Brooke]

Wait.

[Randall]

All right, so now I gotta be honest, though. I felt like I was cheating on my Philippine girl, so I'm a little torn. And I had a good time, so I want to put it in the universe's hands, and universe being you guys and I want to see if this person wants to pursue this. I'm not going to Philippines. But if they don't, then I'm on the first plane out of here.

[Brooke]

Oh, okay.

[Jeffrey]

So if.

[Brooke]

If Georgina wants to pursue a relationship with you, then you're gonna just totally leave the Filipino girl.

[Unknown]

But is she not texting you back, or. Why do you need us?

[Randall]

Yeah, so we just had the date last night, so I don't even really know what to do.

[Unknown]

Oh, we can jump in before things go wrong. No, before she doesn't text back.

[Brooke]

It's preventative care.

[Unknown]

Also, he's a guy that clearly operates through grand romantic gestures. And what better way to do, like, a big gesture to Georgina than to have a radio and gauge how she feels about him in a cosmic sort of way.

[Brooke]

But we shouldn't push if she says no, because that's the universe, right? Is that what it is?

[Unknown]

There's that, like, analytical, rational, logical talk.

[Jeffrey]

That nobody wants to hear.

[Brooke]

I'm trying to act like the universe, and I feel like the universe just goes with the flow, Jen.

[Unknown]

Exactly. So stop overthinking it and let's just call this lady and see where her heart is at when we do the second date update. Right after this second date update. We're in the middle of your second date update, and if you missed the first part, the universe was brought up a lot.

[Jeffrey]

That is true.

[Randall]

Yeah.

[Unknown]

Because our listener, Randall, has put his fate into our hands, saying we are the universe. And I guess that makes Brooke Uranus.

[Brooke]

A giant gas planet, and the rest.

[Unknown]

Of us are stars.

[Brooke]

Wait, what?

[Unknown]

Here's the situation. Randall's been heartbroken before. He flew to Vietnam to meet a woman. Ended up getting catfished there.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Didn't even show up.

[Unknown]

Fell for another lady from the Philippines.

[Brooke]

Who he's sure is real.

[Unknown]

He has not met her yet, not even FaceTime, but in his heart, he feels that their connection is true.

[Jeffrey]

He's in love. He said he's in love with her?

[Unknown]

Absolutely. And, Randall, on a scale, 1 out of 10, how serious are you about Philippines girl?

[Randall]

I am so serious that if this doesn't work out today, I am on the first plane to the Philippines with a ring in my hand.

[Brooke]

Not the first plane, because it's gonna.

[Jeffrey]

Be a very expensive flight. Maybe.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Unknown]

But you're gonna propose. Wow.

[Randall]

Yes. Absolutely.

[Jeffrey]

No way. You're not.

[Brooke]

You're gonna. Hold on, hold on. You went on one date last night, yeah. With Georgina, right? Isn't her name Georgina?

[Randall]

Her name is Georgina. Yes.

[Unknown]

Good. Memory, bro.

[Brooke]

And Georgina is gonna decide whether or not you propose to a woman in the Philippines.

[Randall]

Oh, my God.

[Jeffrey]

That's a lot of weight.

[Randall]

Think about it. This could be a sign from the universe. So let's just see what happens.

[Jeffrey]

This could be protecting you.

[Unknown]

And also, don't tell Georgina. Maybe about the backup plan that's about to happen.

[Brooke]

He's really all or nothing type of guy. And very honest.

[Unknown]

I think we just let the universe take control of the conversation. We're not going to plan anything out. I'm just going to start dialing the numbers.

[Brooke]

Yeah, but don't you think we should.

[Unknown]

Zip it, Uranus? We've got universal business to attend to.

[Brooke]

You're not a star. You're like the moon of Uranus. I know it.

[Unknown]

You wish.

[Jeffrey]

Satellite.

[Unknown]

Damn.

[Brooke]

Okay, let's just make this right now.

[Unknown]

Yeah, you want me to be. Anyway, here we go.

[Georgina]

Hello.

[Unknown]

Hi. We're looking to speak with Georgina.

[Georgina]

This is her. Who is this?

[Unknown]

This is a morning radio show. We're called Brooke and Jeffrey. And we are very eager to speak with you today. Brooke, take it away.

[Georgina]

Why are you interested in speaking to me?

[Brooke]

We heard last night you went on a really great date.

[Georgina]

I did go on a. On a date last night, yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Would you say it was gray?

[Unknown]

She took that word out.

[Georgina]

Okay, why do you even want to know?

[Randall]

What?

[Georgina]

How did you even get my number?

[Brooke]

Oh, man.

[Unknown]

We actually got it from that guy Randall. And in this segment that we're doing, we're just trying to gauge and see how things go. Yeah.

[Georgina]

Okay.

[Unknown]

So we're just trying to pry a little bit and ask you, you know, how was your date? How was the hangout from your angle?

[Brooke]

Just a short review.

[Georgina]

I mean, it was a good date. We had a couple drinks. Randall was super thoughtful and nice.

[Brooke]

Aww.

[Unknown]

This all fits his character.

[Brooke]

Yeah. So you were feeling really good?

[Georgina]

I was until the very end. Because it was a little bit weird, to say the least.

[Jeffrey]

What happened at the end?

[Unknown]

Yeah, we don't know what happened at the end. He didn't mention that. Was there like a kiss?

[Georgina]

No, it was not a kiss. So basically he told me, I just want you to know this date meant a lot to me.

[Brooke]

Okay. That's good. That must make you feel great.

[Georgina]

It did. It did. Until the second part in which he said, I don't know if I'm going to propose to someone else. Yes. But it's been very nice to meet you.

[Randall]

Oh, okay. Oh, my God.

[Brooke]

I bet your heart just sunk.

[Jeffrey]

Well, yeah.

[Georgina]

I was more confused than Anything, Like.

[Unknown]

I didn't wish him luck. Do you think there's any chance maybe it was just a line? Like a little hard to get line to play towards you to make himself seem a little bit more desirable?

Someone who's about to get married and having second guesses?

[Jeffrey]

Or it sounds like a good joke. Like, how wild would it be if he really was engaged? Like, obviously he's kidding.

[Georgina]

Yeah, if it was a joke, it didn't work. It did not land. He should workshop that with someone else.

[Brooke]

Up until that very last sentence, you were planning on seeing him again.

[Georgina]

It definitely seemed like it was going in that direction.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Unknown]

Okay.

[Jeffrey]

So that's our answer.

[Brooke]

Can we ignore the last sentence? Can we just forget that happened?

[Unknown]

Yeah, it doesn't even matter.

[Georgina]

I think that would be textbook ignoring a red flag.

[Unknown]

Well, maybe we could, we could replace it with some new sentences that he wants to say to you right now because he is listening to this phone call.

[Randall]

I need to talk to her. I need, I need to say something.

[Georgina]

What are you doing?

[Unknown]

Yeah, sorry. He, he's on the phone. That's how this segment works. We have been waiting.

[Randall]

Georgina, I'm sorry. You are wonderful. I had a great time, but I gotta tell you the whole story. A year ago, I fell in love with a person in Vietnam. They catfished me. I was heartbroken. I didn't know what to do. Then I found another person, and this woman's from the Philippines, I feel like might be the one. I haven't met her yet. I haven't FaceTimed her. All we have.

[Georgina]

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

[Jeffrey]

Please wait. Please wait.

[Georgina]

You haven't met her?

[Randall]

No, no, I, I, I haven't met her yet. I'm just trying.

[Georgina]

FaceTimed her, have you?

[Randall]

No, no.

[Georgina]

We just heard her voice. Do you know what she sounds like?

[Unknown]

No, I'm not sure where she's going with this. Where are you going with this?

[Georgina]

You, you just admitted to getting catfished with a Vietnamese person, and now you're putting yourself in the same scenario potentially with this woman from the Philippines? Like, do you, do you not see the pattern here?

[Randall]

But yes, I see what everyone else sees.

[Georgina]

But who sent this woman money?

[Brooke]

Oh, we didn't ask that.

[Randall]

I mean, not a lot. A little bit.

[Unknown]

Probably just for like a new phone so that they could text more.

[Brooke]

Oh, Randall, you said she needed help.

[Randall]

And I, I try to be a good person.

[Georgina]

Of course she needs help. She's an invisible woman on the Internet who you don't know.

[Unknown]

Not invisible. Maybe a man.

Brooke, why did you ever step in and tell Randall any of this stuff earlier?

[Brooke]

Jeffrey, Randall, he is a hopeful, truly a heartfelt guy, and he's just getting taken advantage of. And that is like, so sad.

[Unknown]

I don't see it as a sad thing at all. I see Randall as giving money to.

[Brooke]

A woman in the Philippines. It probably doesn't exist.

[Unknown]

You give money to random people you've never met before and you call it charity, and all of a sudden you're a good yo. Like, I'm sorry. He's just. He's got a big heart. He has a lot of hope and optimism, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to make love happen in his life. And he's willing to put himself out there, even put himself on the radio like this.

[Randall]

Should I go with the girl in the Philippines or should I continue to pursue Georgina?

[Brooke]

Georgina?

[Georgina]

Are you kidding me? I can hear you.

[Brooke]

You need to say something romantic to Georgina. Tell her why you tried this, why you finally went out on a limb and risked.

[Unknown]

That's because his friend made so don't.

[Randall]

Georgina, in all honesty, before our date, I was wholeheartedly in love with the young lady from the Philippines. But after meeting you, there's just something about you. I thought we had a connection. I didn't know if that was the universe telling me that I was making the wrong decision with the other girl.

[Georgina]

I appreciate your candor, but I will just tell you the difference between me and this other woman. I am real and the other person is a fantasy. So that's why you are so swept up, because that's what these scammers do?

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Randall]

You mean like there's a small percent, like 1%? She's not real.

[Jeffrey]

More the other way.

[Unknown]

99.

[Georgina]

Definitely 99. 109, a thousand. She's not real. And you know, I don't know where things are going to stand between us, but for now we should at least. I will be your friend and help you navigate this situation, if that's what you need.

[Brooke]

Right.

[Unknown]

Wow.

[Brooke]

I love you, Georgie. That is amazing.

[Unknown]

Randall, you hear that shit? She is willing to fight for you.

[Brooke]

We could take it that way. I love it, Jeff. Sure.

[Unknown]

So she that sure she is willing to do whatever it takes, it sounds like, to help you, be your Sherpa through your romantic life.

[Brooke]

Randall, this is a real one. Georgina is a real one. Please don't pass up this chance.

[Randall]

No woman has ever fought for me before.

[Unknown]

Let's get the boxing gloves on and get this going. Because, Georgina, we want to send you and Randall out on another day. And we'll pay for it if you say yes.

[Georgina]

Well, I am willing to do that.

[Brooke]

Thank you.

[Unknown]

Wow.

[Randall]

Thank you, Georgina. You are such a caring, kind person. I can't wait for us to hang out again.

[Georgina]

I look forward to it.

[Unknown]

Okay, and how much money do you want him to send you, Georgina, before this date happens?

[Georgina]

He could just pay me in person. We're fine.

[Unknown]

It is true love. Oh, my gosh. The universe did it. Congratulations, you two. You're going out on another date.

[Brooke]

Dude, seriously, thank God for Georgina. So stressful.

[Georgina]

Gotta save this guy. I gotta save this guy.

[Unknown]

Yeah, that's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Hey, look at that. We actually got a yes today.

[Brooke]

Dude, I have never been more thankful for one of our listeners.

[Unknown]

Yeah, the thing is, it wasn't necessarily a romantic yes, but the opportunity for romance is there.

[Brooke]

I mean, by him. I'm sure he's gonna fall in love with her. There's no question on that.

[Jeffrey]

But.

[Brooke]

But, I mean, the whole thing is, hopefully she saves him from getting scammed out of tons of money.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, I just think you're right. I think he needs to not talk to another woman ever.

[Unknown]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Because he falls in love with everyone.

[Unknown]

Yeah. Who said that? Because it does feel like everybody Randall meets or talks to, he immediately falls for. So, yeah. Brooke, make sure to check your DMS tomorrow, because there's probably a message in there that says the way you handle that second date was just magnanimous. Perhaps the universe willed this call into existence just so I could hear your beautiful nasally voice and find my true compass.

[Brooke]

Yeah, nasally. Thank you, Jeff. But, Randall.

[Unknown]

Those are Randall's words.

[Brooke]

Randall, if you're listening, please, DM Alexis instead.

[Unknown]

Yes, you can hear all of our lovely voices for hours on end if you listen to our Second Aid Update podcast. Wherever you get yours, just search Brooke and Jeffrey.

[Brooke]

Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

[AJ Stephens]

$1.4 billion in NFL quarterback contracts. The untold stories behind the biggest deals in football history. I'm AJ Stephens, Vice president of Client strategy at Athletes first. Introducing the Athletes First Family podcast, the Quarterback Series. My co host, Brian Murphy, Athletes First CEO and I are sitting down with the agents who have negotiated contracts for Justin Herbert, Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott, Tuathunga Vailoa, and Jordan Love. Listen to Athletes First Family podcasts on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Andrew Seaman]

Did you know that 70% of people get hired at companies where they already have a connection. I'm Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn's editor at large for jobs and career development, and on my podcast Get Hired, I bring you all the information you need to, well, get Hired. Landing a job may be tough, but Get Hired is here for you every step of the way, with advice on resumes, networking, negotiation, and so much more. Listen to Get Hired with Andrew seaman on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcast, or wherever you like to listen.

[Ashlyn Harris]

We all have a moment that splits us Wide open. On my new podcast, Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris, I'll sit down with trailblazers from sports, music, fashion, entertainment, and politics to explore their their toughest moments and the incredible comebacks that followed. Listen to Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris, an iHeart women's sports production on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Unknown]

Presented by Elf Beauty, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports.

[Emilia]

I'm Emilia, host of the podcast Crumbs. For years, I had to rely on other people to tell me my story, and what I heard wasn't good.

[Randall]

You really?

[Emilia]

Last night, it felt like I lived most of my life in a blackout. I was trapped in addiction. I had to grab the lamp and smashed it against the walls. And then I decided I wanted to tell my own story. Listen to crumbs on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.