Second Date Update: Practice Makes Perfect

Summary

Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update

Episode Title: Second Date Update: Practice Makes Perfect
Original Air Date: April 29, 2026
Host: Brooke, Jeffrey, Jose, Alexis
Featured Guests: Alex (listener), Mia (date)

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Episode Overview

This episode of Second Date Update revolves around Alex, a listener who seeks the show’s help after having a fun and seemingly successful first date with Mia but is struggling to secure a second date. The main twist: Mia is using dating to “practice” her kissing skills after an ex called her a “terrible kisser”—her goal being to improve and, perhaps, prove her ex wrong. The hosts investigate whether Alex’s confusion can be resolved and whether Mia’s honest—but unconventional—motivation for dating will lead to another meeting.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Stage: Alex’s Issue

• When should a second date be locked in?
  • The hosts discuss dating etiquette. Jeffrey says:

    “You should have it locked in within 24 hours.” (03:45)

  • Alex feels Mia is stalling after four or five days of back-and-forth, suspecting something’s off.

2. First Date Recap (Alex’s Side)

• Alex and Mia meet via a dating app, both being big baseball fans and food lovers.
• They go to a restaurant; Mia jokes about memorizing the menu, which leads to playful teasing.
• Mia is described as having a "machine gun" laugh, indicating fun and comfort on the date.
• They share stories about awkward date endings (Mia describes a neck-kissing fiasco).
• The date ends with Mia giving Alex a "really big kiss on the mouth."
• Alex notes she hasn’t ghosted him but keeps avoiding a follow-up date.

3. Hosts’ Theories and Banter

• The team jokingly suggests Alex may have done something awkward after the kiss.
• Brooke riffing:

  “Did you, like, wipe your mouth and be like, ‘Ugh, I don’t normally kiss on a first date’?” (08:03)

• The hosts support Alex but make light of common dating missteps.

4. Calling Mia: The Reveal

• Initial Reaction: Mia is surprised by the call, and humorously negotiates for a “gift card or something” in exchange for publicizing her dating story.
• Her Reason:
  • Mia reveals she’s unsure if she’s ready for a relationship, not that there’s anything wrong with Alex.
  • She drops the bombshell that her last boyfriend dumped her for being a “terrible kisser.” (12:46)
  • In response, Mia’s plan is to “practice,” smooching many guys to improve—eventually aiming to “prove” herself to her ex.
• Quote:

  “Maybe I just need practice … kiss like 30 different guys, and then just kind of go back and say, ‘see, I actually can kiss.’” – Mia (13:01)

• Mia admits she often breaks the ice before a kiss by sharing a “bad kiss story”—sometimes fabricated (like the neck-kiss anecdote). (13:31)

5. Alex’s Reaction (Live)

• Surprised and somewhat hurt, Alex realizes he’s one of many Mia is using to practice:

  “So I’m basically being used as like a practice dummy for kissing for you.” – Alex (14:37)

• Mia tries to soften the blow:

  “You’re my favorite to practice on.” – Mia (14:50)

• Alex processes that he’s “top third” among Mia’s kiss partners, sparking laughter but also awkwardness.

6. Hosts’ Reflections and Advice

• The group discusses whether Mia’s method is fair or emotionally healthy.
• They point out that Mia is missing a shot at something genuine with Alex in her quest for validation from her ex.
• Jeffrey:

  “She’s missing out on the one guy that was, like, decent and nice to go back and kiss her ex. It’s not a good…” (20:01)

7. The Second Date Offer (and Outcome)

• Despite Mia's candor and humor, Alex ultimately declines a second date, saying:

  “I think I’m done with this lady.” (17:01)

• Both parties acknowledge they're looking for different things right now.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Mia’s “practice” plan:

  “It doesn’t suck for me. I’m in the teens already.” – Mia (15:14)

• On Alex being her favorite:

  “You were. And I guess that’s why it’s awkward, because I actually really liked you and I’m like, you’re my favorite to practice on.” – Mia (14:50)

• Jeffrey questions the logic:

  “Why would you go out on dates, Mia? Why not just go to a club and start making out with people on the dance floor?” (14:56) “You just find someone where your chemistry matches. I mean, obviously you two had an amazing kiss.” (15:48)

• Alex tries to make light of it:

  “The kissing is only going to get better, so I’m sure I’ll move up to first eventually.” – Alex (15:59)

• The “lippy call” joke:

  “I mean, this is weirder than just a booty call.” – Alex (17:49)
  “It’s a lippy call.” – Jose (17:51)

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Key Segment Timestamps

• 03:45 – The hosts discuss negotiating second date timing.
• 04:55-06:40 – Alex shares first date highlights and memorable moments.
• 10:25 – The team dials Mia to get her side.
• 12:44-13:47 – Mia reveals her ex’s critique, her “kissing practice” plan, and the truth about her motives.
• 14:24 – Alex reacts live to Mia’s confession.
• 15:47-16:45 – Everyone discusses the ethics and emotions of being “practice.”
• 17:01 – Alex decides not to pursue a second date, ending the saga.

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Episode Tone and Takeaways

• Tone: Light, bantering, and sympathetic, even as the conversation gets awkward. The hosts keep spirits high while calling out Mia’s odd rationale and supporting Alex through the revelation.
• Takeaways: The episode humorously exposes how old relationship wounds can affect new dating dynamics, the hazards of seeking validation from past partners, and the importance of clarity/honesty in dating motives. While amusement runs high, there is real empathy for both Alex’s confusion and Mia’s insecurity.

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Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for an episode that mixes classic Second Date Update awkwardness with a fresh, genuine twist—and a side of very modern dating woes—this episode delivers. It’s a reminder that, sometimes, the best way to “get better” at dating is to leave your ex behind, and that real connections shouldn’t just be practice.

Transcript

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[Alexis]

Okay, you're here for a brand new second date update today and we want to talk about we said on YouTube yesterday we put up a second date video of us.

[Jose]

We did.

[Alexis]

And I think you guys liked it. You know, reading the comments.

[Jose]

Is it mixed reviews?

[Alexis]

Well, I know seeing us can be a shocker. You know, like for example, Dominic Mark said after watching the YouTube video. Who is the swole guy? And the blonde woman on the Spotify cover. I assume Jeff from YouTube videos was bottom right. Brooke was the redhead. Jose was obvious. Yeah, but I don't know who swole that they're seeing.

[Jose]

It's gotta be me as well.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, I'm stupid.

[Alexis]

You're right.

[Jose]

It looks like I'm two people.

[Alexis]

Okay, that's the thing. I'm sorry I asked.

[Jose]

There's not fifth person in the room.

[Alexis]

I'm the stupid one.

[Jeffrey]

Ye.

[Alexis]

So anyways, all right, go watch live. You haven't already? And here's your brand new second date update right now.

[Jeffrey]

Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

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Second date update.

[Brooke]

We don't normally talk about this, but if you feel like you've made a connection on a first date, when should the second date be put down? Like in concrete?

[Jeffrey]

Oh, I think in the 24 hours following.

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Wait, wait.

[Jose]

I'm setting the date.

[Brooke]

I'm not saying when. You're trying to schedule it. When should it be locked in by? How long is too long to wait? Because our listener has been trying for almost a full week and now he's getting to the point where he thinks something must be off. Where maybe she's avoiding it on purpose.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, you should have it locked in within 24 hours. That's what I'm saying.

[Jose]

Every day that passes after the date is less chance of you booking that second.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah. So maybe his confidence is starting to fade. His name is Alex. Alex, welcome to the show.

[Alex]

Thanks, guys.

[Jeffrey]

We probably didn't help your confidence right there. And did we, Alex?

[Alex]

No, not really. It's very strange, bro.

[Jose]

We're men. Are you being too subtle? Are you being direct and saying, I'd like to see you again?

[Alex]

No, no, no, I'm being direct.

[Brooke]

Interesting. Like you're showing up to her house, knocking on the door, being like, when can we go out?

[Jose]

Not that direct, please.

[Alex]

Yeah, yeah, not that direct. That's a good idea. Good.

[Brooke]

Somewhere in the middle is probably better. But maybe we need to learn more about your first date before we already start jumping to the second one. What's this girl's name, by the way?

[Alex]

Her name is Mia.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Jeffrey]

How'd you guys meet?

[Alex]

We always start there, you know, on a dating app. Very typical.

[Jeffrey]

Okay, did you know that there was going to be something special about this date going in?

[Alex]

Yeah. I mean, we're both big baseball fans and love trying new restaurants, so I don't know, we just. It felt like a very easy to chat with her.

[Jose]

Baseball and food go Hand in hand. So, I mean, that's totally okay.

[Jeffrey]

So what'd you guys do on your date?

[Alex]

So we went to a restaurant. But I have to tell you, it was really interesting because I went to her apartment to pick her up.

[Brooke]

With her permission or without her permission?

[Alex]

Yeah, yeah, with her permission. And she told me on the way to the restaurant that she had memorized the whole menu.

[Jeffrey]

What? This sounds like going out with Jose.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I was gonna say, I like

[Jose]

to act like I'm looking, but I already picked what I wanted, like, two days ago. I know what I'm gonna eat.

[Brooke]

Everybody studies the menu to pick something out. But to memorize the who, that's the next level.

[Alex]

So I asked her, like, okay, so what's on page two? Four down.

[Jose]

That's smart.

[Brooke]

Okay. Quiz you.

[Alex]

Yeah. And she didn't know. Oh. Oh.

[Jeffrey]

She was joking. It was a joke. Okay. Canceled the date.

[Jose]

Right. Because she's a liar.

[Alexis]

This is better. This is better.

[Alex]

Well, you know, I think I took memorize a little literally.

[Jose]

Got it.

[Brooke]

Got it.

[Jeffrey]

She was basically saying, I'm excited for this.

[Alex]

Yeah, yeah. But she did tell me a few things she liked. And she was funny. She laughed a lot. You know, actually, when we were at the restaurant, she was laughing so much that it was, like, getting attention from other tables. Like, it was. Her laugh is like a machine gun. Like, it's like I can't even do an impression, but you can imagine. Yeah, yeah, yeah, totally. That's it. That's it.

[Brooke]

Okay. Did you put your hand over her mouth and be like, you're embarrassing us now?

[Alex]

No, no. I mean, I like that she was comfortable.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah.

[Alexis]

That's awesome.

[Brooke]

I mean, what were you two laughing about?

[Alex]

I mean, it was like, normal conversation. And it was just like, we would find little tidbits, little anecdotes that were funny, and that's what it was like.

[Mia]

You had to be there.

[Alexis]

Funny moments, maybe.

[Mia]

Oh. Oh.

[Alex]

I do remember one thing we were laughing about, and it's how dates end, because it's always, like, a little awkward.

[Jeffrey]

Oh.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Alex]

So I asked her, like, okay, what's the most awkward thing that happened to you? And she was like. One guy hugged her and then kissed the back of her neck.

[Jeffrey]

Ew.

[Brooke]

Yeah. A little neck nibble. What's wrong with that?

[Jeffrey]

I hope her hair was up, because that's.

[Alex]

Unless you. Yeah. I mean, just the visual when she was going into it, it made me crack up because it was hilarious.

[Jeffrey]

It sounds like she's a good storyteller, you know?

[Mia]

Yeah.

[Jose]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Like I love people like that.

[Jose]

And also, remember, you're better than that guy. She's like, this is a horror story. So she's telling.

[Alex]

Yeah.

[Jose]

Confidence.

[Jeffrey]

I don't know. Did you go in for the neck as a joke at the end?

[Alex]

No. No, no, no, no.

[Jose]

Okay. Okay.

[Alex]

That would have been pretty funny, though. Maybe that's why I'm not getting.

[Jose]

Wait, but did you kiss. Did you kiss her on the mouth or on the cheek or on the hand or anything?

[Alex]

Yeah. So then I drove her back and I opened the door for her and it was kind of like, okay, what. What are we gonna do? Speaking of ends of dates. And then she gave me a really big kiss on the mouth, not the neck.

[Alexis]

That's so cute.

[Jose]

I don't understand why she wouldn't be calling you back then.

[Alexis]

I know.

[Jeffrey]

Why would it be a week since you've talked to her?

[Alex]

Yeah, I mean, it's been four to five days. And, like, she's not ghosting me.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, she's not? So what does she say when you say, hey, let's go out?

[Alex]

Like, hey, something came up. Can we push this stuff like that? Like, little generic.

[Brooke]

Okay, well, maybe after the kiss happened, you did something that was a little off putting.

[Jeffrey]

Like what?

[Alex]

I don't think so.

[Brooke]

Like, right after the kiss, did you, like, wipe your mouth and be like, ugh, I don't normally kiss on a first date.

[Mia]

Oh.

[Jeffrey]

And then sound.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Wow, Jeff.

[Brooke]

I agree. It would be horrible if he did that.

[Alex]

Yeah, that definitely didn't happen. I don't know why you bring that up.

[Jeffrey]

There's a lot of things Jeff brings up that we're not quite sure on.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I'm just brainstorming why she wouldn't be calling you back.

[Jeffrey]

Let's just call her instead. Less brainstorming from Jeff. I was just talking to her.

[Brooke]

I have 10 other possible things you could have done wrong after you kissed her if you wanted to.

[Jeffrey]

I'm gonna say yuck.

[Brooke]

Okay, well, then we're gonna move on. Fine. We will reach out to Mia for you and try and get you your second date update. Normal mouth kissing edition only, right after this. Hold on.

[Jeffrey]

Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

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Second date update.

[Brooke]

It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning, and we've been getting a peek into the of our listener, Alex.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, yes, we have.

[Brooke]

The most intriguing part of his date was a story about a different date that the girl had gone on where at the end of the night, this mystery guy, I'm assuming it's our technical director, Ashton went In for a two handed hug and ended up making out with the back of her neck. Oh yeah, I don't know what base that counts as. It might be caught like in a pickle between first and second. But it's a bold move, whatever it's called. Still, Alex claims that didn't happen with him and Mia. He got the full on tulip tango at the end of the night.

[Jose]

She kissed him.

[Jeffrey]

See, it's such a good sign when people share horror stories with the dating because that means you're not one of them.

[Brooke]

Yes, and the conversation was a plus. So why is he having such a difficult time locking down a second meetup? He has no idea. And he needs our help. Alex.

[Alex]

Oh, sorry. Yeah, thanks guys. I mean, I really appreciate it.

[Jeffrey]

Are you busy right now? Are you doing something else?

[Alex]

No, no, sorry. Sorry. That was just such a long. It was a long preamble. I'm very ready. Yeah, let's see what happens. Let's go.

[Jose]

Jeff works really hard on those preambles.

[Alex]

Okay, yeah, sorry, sorry. It was very well written.

[Brooke]

It was like an ethanol model. Thank you, Alex. I'm so much less inclined to help you now, but that's fine. It's okay. We'll dial this girl's number. We might even say nice things about you to her, depending on how it goes. But I'm just going to dial the number. Hopefully she picks up.

[Mia]

Hello?

[Brooke]

Hey, is this Mia?

[Mia]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Hi, Mia.

[Alex]

Hello.

[Mia]

Who's this?

[Brooke]

This is a radio show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning. You don't have to be scared of us. We're a pretty friendly group.

[Mia]

Yeah, just not a phone call I expect in the morning, that's all.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah, I can understand that. We do reach out of the blue. But we're trying to help out a listener that you went on a date with recently. A guy named Alex.

[Mia]

I'm sorry, what?

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, I guess your guys's date was like four or five days ago.

[Brooke]

He said because we do this thing called second date updates. I don't know if you're familiar with that, but if you go out on a date with someone and you're not getting a call back, listeners can email us and have us reach out on their behalf to figure out out if there's a reason why.

[Mia]

Oh, wow. That feels invasive.

[Brooke]

I think it's right.

[Jeffrey]

We're trying to be helpful. I mean, it's not a negative thing.

[Mia]

What's in it for me?

[Jose]

A day, possibly your friend.

[Mia]

I don't know, you pay for it or a gift card or Something.

[Brooke]

Well, don't even. Let's not even worry about.

[Alexis]

I like a woman who bargains.

[Jeffrey]

Right?

[Mia]

I mean, if everything's being aired for the public and my co workers, whoever's listening, I mean, I want something out of it.

[Alex]

Well, sure, we could.

[Brooke]

We'll get to that. Down road. But first, let's talk about Alex.

[Jose]

Yes.

[Brooke]

What'd you think of him?

[Mia]

He was nice. He was a really good guy. You know, he teased me a little bit because, you know, I like to go into a restaurant prepared.

[Alex]

Oh.

[Jeffrey]

He mentioned that you had made a joke that you had memorized the menu.

[Mia]

Yeah, well, yeah, I will look things up ahead of time. I want to make sure there's stuff there that I like.

[Jose]

Totally.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Jose]

Everybody does that.

[Brooke]

We did hear a lot about the date from Alex, and we're wondering if maybe there was any part of it that you didn't like that might explain why you're not meeting up with him again.

[Mia]

No, no, he was really nice. It was fun. I just don't know where I am as far as being ready to get into a relationship again.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, my gosh.

[Brooke]

What specifically is holding you back from, like, at least just seeing him for one more date. Not jumping into a relationship, but just hanging out.

[Mia]

Okay, this is probably going to be too much information, but.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, I love too much information. Let's go.

[Brooke]

What do you want to share?

[Mia]

Well, you know, the last guy I dated, when he broke up with me, he said, I can't date you. You're a terrible kisser.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, how dare he?

[Jose]

Yeah, well, some people just don't have kissing chemistry. Yeah.

[Mia]

So I'm like, okay, well, maybe I just need practice, you know, like, work on technique, kiss like 30 different guys, and then just kind of go back and say, see, I actually can kiss.

[Jeffrey]

Wait, go back to your ex and kiss him after you've learned how to.

[Mia]

Yeah.

[Alexis]

No, no, don't give him the good.

[Jeffrey]

No, that guy sucks. We're not gonna do that.

[Mia]

Well, I'm gonna do it.

[Jeffrey]

No, no.

[Alexis]

This is not gonna give you the

[Jeffrey]

satisfaction that you think it will.

[Brooke]

Well, yeah. Why? Instead of going back into that situation, why not focus on Alex, who assumingly already thinks you are a good kisser?

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, he loved the kiss.

[Mia]

I mean, this is how messed up he put in my head. Like, the acts like, I. Before I even go in for a kiss, I will tell a bad kiss story just to kind of like, break the ice a bit.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, because you told that story about the back of the neck.

[Brooke]

Oh, that was a move he told you.

[Mia]

That.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah, we heard about a different date you went on where some guy kissed the back of your neck and you thought that was weird.

[Jeffrey]

Was that even true?

[Mia]

Wasn't exactly true. But it definitely helps break the ice for when I go in for a kiss later.

[Jeffrey]

Okay, yeah, but he's just a practice. That's the sad part.

[Mia]

Yeah, he shouldn't feel bad. I've been practicing with a lot of people.

[Jeffrey]

No, no, it's like you're using it.

[Brooke]

I'm sure he's gonna love to hear that. And he actually already has heard it because he's been listening to this phone call on the other line the entire time. Mia.

[Alex]

Oh, no.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Waiting to talk to you. So. Alex, are you there?

[Alex]

Yeah, hey, Mia. Yeah, I. I heard all of that.

[Mia]

No, I'm so sorry.

[Alex]

Okay, so I'm basically being used as like a practice dummy for kissing for you.

[Mia]

You. You were. And I guess that's why it's awkward, because I actually really liked you and I'm like, you're my favorite to practice on.

[Jeffrey]

Oh. Why would you go out on dates, Mia? Why not just go to a club and start making out with people on the dance floor? It is so easy to get guys to kiss you. I'm gonna tell you.

[Jose]

Yeah, yeah.

[Mia]

Oh, I've done that, too.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, God.

[Alexis]

Oh, she's got to get the whole experience.

[Brooke]

Oh, just anybody who's willing to kiss you and give you a little practice so that you can improve for your ex boyfriend.

[Jeffrey]

That sucks. That sucks for our guy, man.

[Jose]

Yeah, it does.

[Mia]

It doesn't suck for me. I'm in the teens already.

[Brooke]

Oh, Alex, does this change your mind that you're helping her improve?

[Alex]

I mean, look, this is a weird situation, but I do appreciate that people that you've kissed, I. You're putting me at number one.

[Jeffrey]

Well, you think it's a.

[Mia]

Well, I mean, it's not really ranking or a competition, but you're definitely in the top third.

[Superhuman Podcast Narrator]

Okay.

[Brooke]

I mean, is it possible that there's another way to get good at kissing where you don't have to lock lips with 40 strangers?

[Mia]

Yes.

[Jeffrey]

You just find someone where your chemistry matches. I mean, obviously you two had an amazing kiss. Like, he's calling. He's so excited to see you again. Like, this is working. The stuff with your exact. Didn't work. That's why.

[Alex]

Look, Mia, we had such a great time. Like, the kissing is only going to get better, so I'm sure I'll move up to first eventually.

[Jeffrey]

What? You're still compete.

[Brooke]

It's the competitive side of a guy. They have to be number one.

[Mia]

Which is definitely something my ex would say.

[Jeffrey]

What?

[Jose]

Oh, my.

[Jeffrey]

We are not over him, are we?

[Alex]

Not at all.

[Mia]

I'm teasing. I'm teasing. I'm teasing. Oh, no.

[Jose]

You do have a good sense of humor. We heard that.

[Mia]

You should try this. Go out, meet people, kiss different people. It's not as bad as these guys are making it sound. I mean, plenty of men have been kissing and telling for years.

[Alex]

Yeah, Mia, I'm familiar with the concept of dating. I understand that.

[Mia]

Well, I mean, yeah, we do that. Keep on kissing, keep on improving.

[Alex]

Wait, it seems like you don't think I'm a good kisser. And you know what? Frankly, you're not a very good kisser. I mean, you have a trauma from your ex.

[Mia]

Wow, you sound like my ex. You want to hang out.

[Brooke]

That's a healthy thing to say.

[Alex]

I think I'm done with this lady.

[Brooke]

I'm sorry that ruined it for you.

[Jeffrey]

I can't believe this. I can't believe we went this far for you to finally deny her.

[Brooke]

But after she lied about kissing the other people just to get you to kiss her.

[Mia]

But you can always get better. Ping me when you need it.

[Alex]

Oh, yeah.

[Brooke]

In fact, I'm gonna say there's a high probability of kissing in the forecast with a chance of hand play if two would agree to see each other again.

[Jeffrey]

He just said no?

[Alex]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

I mean, look, there's been a lot of new information and emotions that have come out during this call. And sure, he may have said some stuff in the heat of the moment like, no, I'm not interested, but when the dust settles, I bet you he's going to want to give her another chance. Especially after 30 seconds of him nonstop saying no. So, Alex, what do you think?

[Alex]

I mean, this is weirder than just a booty call.

[Jose]

Like, it's a lippy call.

[Brooke]

It's not weird if you don't think about it, though.

[Jose]

What do you eat on a kissing date?

[Mia]

Lots of garlic?

[Alex]

I'm gonna pass on that.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Alex]

We're looking for different things.

[Mia]

Yeah, we are.

[Alex]

All right, well, she enjoyed kissing me. I don't care what she says now.

[Jeffrey]

That's right. You stick with that confidence.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Top third.

[Jeffrey]

All the dogs in the city just started barking.

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Within probably 10 days, I put on 10 pounds.

[Brooke]

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[Brooke]

If you put on your dating profile that you're just looking to make out with a bunch of people to improve kissing enough to get back together with your ex, would that get you more matches or would it get you less?

[Alex]

If you're a girl, yes.

[Jose]

If you're a guy, no.

[Jeffrey]

More.

[Alex]

More.

[Jose]

Yeah, easily more.

[Brooke]

The same thing. Like, if a guy put it on his bio electric. Alexis, would you swipe right on that?

[Mia]

Yeah.

[Alexis]

I don't want a relationship anyway.

[Mia]

There you go.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Alex]

Perfect. Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

I mean, I think honesty goes a long ways.

[Jose]

Yeah.

[Alexis]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Well, everyone's changing their bios as we speak. You're just trying to get better at locking lips.

[Jeffrey]

Wow, that is gonna be a nightmare when she gets back and kisses that ex.

[Alexis]

Oh, yeah.

[Brooke]

Or we could be really optimistic and he's like, wow, you've really come a long way.

[Jeffrey]

She's missing out on the one guy that was, like, decent and nice to go back and kiss her ex. It's not a good.

[Brooke]

But like Alexis said, who wants that?

[Jeffrey]

Ah, that's right. Nobody.

[Jose]

Figure out what kissing leads to. That's even more fun.

[Brooke]

Oh, wow.

[Jose]

At the next level, I know that

[Brooke]

she has to meet 40 more dudes to improve on that, too.

[Jose]

Oh, no.

[Brooke]

Okay, well, if you want to improve just on your dating life in any way, you can always email our show. We'll call that person who's not calling you back and go to our podcast and tell us how we can improve on that.

[Jeffrey]

Or if you're already there, just. Just leave it in the comments. There you go.

[Brooke]

Like, subscribe and comment. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning, I'm

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