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Jared Freed
I know you're angry. It's Tuesday and it has no feel. The weekend was fun. You're still hungover from the eating and next weekend is too far away. What will you do with your day? It's time to get ticked off. Complain with your gripe. Right now your friend Uncle J Train is here to tell you that you're right. It's a ticked off Tuesday. Ticked off Tuesday. You're angry and you don't even know why. Enjoy this podcast. It'll help you get to Friday. Hello and welcome to the J Train Podcast. This is J Train Jared Freed coming alive from Huntsville, Alabama. That's right, every Tuesday. It is a ticked off Tuesday. Are you angry? Do you have a gripe? Send it in to the J Train podcast because I will complain with you. That is what this show is all about. Every Tuesday. You complain, I complain with you. It is a complaint duet. You and I will sing the song of anger and let the townspeople here. That's the thing. That's the thing about this show. It is the only place on the Internet where you can freely complain. I will make sure to validate you. I will see you. All you have to do to to get involved is you can send it to jtrain podcast.com but right now Patreon is using their membership. I have four complaints today. They are all from Patreon. They get first dibs. So you sign up for patreon patreon.com Jared Freed. It is five bucks a month. You get coffee with J Train every Friday and if you have a complaint, you comment on that week's coffee with J Train and it will be read after that. So with complaint you comment on coffee with J Train with your complaint and we read it after that. So I have four in front of me from Patreon. So if you want to be involved with this podcast every Tuesday, you got to sign up for Patreon because they're, they're using their complaint. They're using the complaint box. You can also send it to J train podcast or gmail.com. you can also follow the Instagram account. Do that for me. Do me a solid at J Train Podcast. We're putting clips there every episode. We got a clip from the episode to try and you know, pray to father algorithm that he can be kind to this podcast that is more and more it's feeling like we are praying to this algorithm thing. I had a thing go varal viral on Tik Tok the other day and the amount and it was about hot dogs and Then, like, the amount of people that commented, like, time to start your hot dog account. I was like, ew. Like, that is where it comes from. Oh, I made a little bit of money off of this hot dog, thought that was natural and came, you know, and that happened off the cuff and was a beautiful, fun thing that everyone got a laugh from. Now I gotta start my hot dog, you know, commentary business. That's. It's a little gross and weird, I guess. I mean, I do a version of that. I've done the board. Lord, I did that. You know, I only did that because people liked it. But I also like talking about charcuterie. I have an opinion. So I don't know. I go back and forth. I could complain for hours. I have my own complaints. We'll start with my complaints, and then we'll get to your listener complaints. I have four. I have one sponsor. The sponsors are in the. The. The sponsors are in the description of the episode. Wherever you're listening. Here's my first complaint. I'm in Huntsville, Alabama. I went to a fantastic restaurant. I mentioned it on Mailbag, but I was out getting coffee, and this woman recognized me. She was like, are you Jared the comedian? I was like, yeah. She goes, I'm going to your show on Saturday. I said, great. She sends me to a place called the Domain. I am going to talk. I. At this point, I will have already talked about this on Patreon. Just the Domain experience. Let me say it was a great, great recommendation. Great restaurant. I have more on it. But I come back to the hotel, and the only reason I was out for lunch is that they couldn't check me in. My room wasn't ready. That's fine. The woman at the front desk, she goes, I come back to the front desk, she goes, I sent you the text. Room is ready. I said, great. And she's like, how's your day been so far? And I go, I just went to the Domain. Have you ever been to that restaurant? And she goes, no, I haven't. I got 10 kids. And I go. She goes, you can't just. And I go, oh, you know, I. Like, what am I supposed to say at that point? Listen, I'm telling you about a great restaurant. I'm saying, have you been? No, I haven't been yet. That's really all you have to say? I don't need. Because I don't know. What do I say? I'm sorry. You have 10 kids. I'm happy for you. I'm sure you love your life. I'm sure you made the decision at nine to go for a tenth. So I'm sure you weren't like, oh, my God, I gotta stop having kids so that I can go out to dinners more. Enjoy your life and I enjoy mine. I'm telling you, there's a great restaurant within 500 steps of where we're standing right now. Do you want to go or just know that it's great and you haven't gone? Fine. But this whole thing of, like, telling you the horror and it's not a horror. You. I'm sure you have a great life. That it just. I don't understand, you know? Oh, let me tell you. They basically make you feel badly right away that you do anything that doesn't invol. And I'm sure that's my thing. I'm putting that on it. But, like, also, why? Okay. I've never been. I heard it's great. That's what I would say. Have you been to the Domain? No. I don't make enough money from this comedy thing that I do every day. I just write jokes, hoping that one day I'll be able to go to a restaurant. Like, if I said that to someone, that they would go, okay, cool. Hope you make a good joke at some point. Like, because that's what I turned into. I go, well, I hope you can find a sitter to take care of the 10 kids and can try to. And I even said, I go. I go, well, I hope you find a night off on a special night. I go, it would be worth it. Like, I. I felt awkward. Okay. A couple of these are pretty. Like, okay. So the other day, I was cooking eggs at my new apartment in Delray. Then I got in the car to go out. I got about a mile away from home, and I was like, did I turn off the stovetop? And I just can't stand that we all do this. We all. And I've given my suggestion. When I turn off a stovetop, I go off. I say it loud so that I can remember the awkward loud sound that I made. I didn't do this. Do it in this case. And I'm like, why don't we have an all off button in the whole house? Why isn't there a house button that connects to oven, stovetop, lights, TVs? 1 push of that one button on the way out, and then it becomes keys, wallet, phone. Then it becomes 1, 2, 3. Okay, push the button. Push the button. I'm good. Because we're all just afraid. And I think this is the thing where I think we're all afraid that we're going to be the one that keeps the oven on and explodes the whole neighborhood. It's not even about, oh my God, I'm wasting money, oh my God, the power's on. We're like, I'm gonna be the reason that I'm gonna be ground zero for this huge explosion that happens and it's gonna be all my fault. And it's because I had a memory lapse. Just give us one button. That's all we're asking for. Now, these last two complaints are also about me being very online. There's such a thing as called being very online and I'm guilty of that, where I'm just scrolling all day long. I think a little bit of that has to do with being single. I think a little bit of it has to do with traveling when you're alone and you're just on your phone more than if you're out with friends and family and all those things. So let me admit this is a very online complaint. I am so sick of social media accounts that are telling other social media accounts how to find more followers. And these social media accounts that claim to be marketing managers or people who know social media never have a following of their own. Wouldn't you? If you knew how to get a huge following very easily, just go get the following yourself and make money on TikTok based on how you know more than the next person. It's really sad to me. I'm like, what? So they're looking to get a following based on telling others fake ways to get a following. And you see it on Threads a lot. Like Threads was supposed to be this like liberal Twitter bastion. I know that it was like that Blue sky one was one. But Threads was really the we're done with Twitter, we're going to Instagram's version. Cuz that's where the good people are. And you see so much dread and horrifying stuff on Threads in a different kind of way. Like Tik Tok, you see the horrifying. I'm not on the for you page of Tik Tok as much, but when I'm there I'm like, g how? Why am I in hell? When I'm on the for you page of Threads, I'm like, why am I with the saddest losers I've ever been around? And it's always like, hey, if your reels aren't working, here's a good way to get them working. And I'm like, Is this what people are aspiring to? And I think this is why a lot of social media influencers get very depressed. There's nothing tangible. Like, at the end of the day, I have stand up. I can go on stage and whether it's 20 people or 50 people or 100 people, I can get production. I can do something that I created with my own thoughts and hands and then that creates a laughter and I get to feel fulfilled from it. I think from social media stuff, the fulfillment comes from like a, like. And if you go on a run where you don't get a lot of likes, you're just probably sitting there in loser town, I don't know. And you have this, like, sad. I. It makes me sad to see that there are these accounts, like, here's how you can do it. Here's how you get out of your sad spot of no likes, I can help you. And you're like, ugh. My last very online complaint, I. Speaking of virality I've had, I am so sick of people seeing my videos and then taking away the whole joke of it. Like, if I post something, it's a joke. It's supposed to be fun, it's supposed to be light. If I make a whole post about how I met some girl and it didn't work out, I'm not putting it up for, like, does anyone have any tips and tricks on how to talk to a woman? That's not the ask. So when I say I went for coffee and I talked about a girl's matcha and it failed, it's to give you a laugh. It's something that I think is funny. And I. Maybe because my tone is complaining, people are like, well, here's what you should do. But I have had so many people. This one matcha post where I talk about how this girl, she walked into a coffee place, I go, wow, that matcha's very green. And in my head I was like, is that what you're saying to people? People? You're saying, the match is green? And I thought it was funny to reflect on how horrible a move that was. The people that are writing now, now you tried. And I'm like, they don't follow me. They're never gonna come to a show. They are not. And, and the, the, the frustrating part is that they're, it's, it's fraudulent. They don't want to help me. If they wanted to help me, they would see that I'm here to make a joke. I'm a comedian. Go to my bio and oh, wow. He puts on show. And maybe I'll like the next one too, because I'm obviously interested in this one. Instead they're like, hey, next time you see her mention how much, ask her how Matcha tastes and see if that's a common interest. That you have never tried Matcha and she can teach you about Matcha. It's like, you thought this was about Matcha. You thought this was about me not being able to go up to a woman, that I'm sitting there all day. If only I didn't say the Matcha line. Are you out of your mind? And it's like, I'm out of my mind. I'm crazy. I'm the one getting angered by this. They're writing a comment and then going on their way to write another annoying comment somewhere else. It's just the misalignment. It's the how do I see this so clearly? And they see this whole social media thing as something completely different. I see this as funny. Post on Instagram. I hope someone likes enough to connect, follow and maybe come to a show. Maybe I'm not even. I'm not going to guarantee that I don't know what's going on in their life. Maybe they never go to a show. That's okay. But get me in the game if you're going to my thing that you watched connected with you so much that you're like, I got to talk to this person and let them know how they can talk to a woman easier. And this is a very online comment and all it does is make me feel sad for even thinking about this. J train podcast gmail.com I'm on the road. Speaking of shows. London. I'm going to be there this week and then I'm coming to Stanford, Bloomington, Brea, California. So all those dates are coming up. Jared free.com assemble the group chat so that I can stop being annoyed at stupid randos that aren't doing the thing I again, I'm frustrated that they're not do. I can't believe how wrong I am. I'm not blaming them. I'm blaming me. Jared, you're an idiot. Look at I'm Ben Stiller again and heavyweights. Jared, this is your problem. You're the problem. You think too highly of an Instagram post or the power of it, I guess. J train podcast@gmail.com I got four complaints in front of me and they're from you, the listener. And I'm excited to do them, even though I don't sound like I'm, I'm mad about what I just brought up. I'm legitimately. I get mad on here often. I mean, that's what this whole show is about. Complaining. If you're like, whoa, Jared, what a complaint. You're. You're here and ticked off Tuesday. This is what it's for. As I sit my water down. Coffee. I think I'm a little just frustrated. I mean, the amount of comments on a. I did a pizza post about Pittsburgh. That was fun to say. Try that Pizza post about Pittsburgh. Take a sip of water before you do it. I think it had to do with that. My lips were a little bit wet from the coffee sip. I just did. What is it? What did I say? Now I've lost it. My. The comments on the pizza. Pizza post about Pittsburgh. Pizza post about Pittsburgh. Pizza post about Pittsburgh. Say it. I'm telling you, this is fun. If you're walking down the street listening to this right now, you're going, pizza pick. Pizza post about Pittsburgh. Someone thinks you're crazy, but I'm telling you, it's going to feel good. It's going to, it's going to scratch an itch. 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I hate this. This is horrible. Because you have a Delta account so they should be able to drop it into a piggy bank on your account and that's it. Throw away the card. You super misleading in my opinion because there's a whole redeem section on Delta's website that definitely makes it seem like it's a one and done process to redeem and like Delta will save the card to your account after you redeem it. But they don't. It's ridiculous. I agree with you. This is the Delta does some things I just don't like. When you've trusted a company to hold on to your money, you've made a deal with a Company buying a gift card is a deal with a company. You buy a gift card, okay? That card entitles you to money at this company. The minute you start being shady and make it difficult when we know you have the technology to not make it difficult, it feels like they're messing with us. I have the same complaint with Delta and their their rewards program to get your rewards to me, if I get diamond status, they should just drop. I should be able to go on the place on my phone. It should be as easy to get all the rewards with my diamond status as it is for me to book a ticket for their flight. If I can book it from just pulling out my phone, it should be just as easy to get my redemption of those rewards. But it's not. They make you go to the web version, then you have to go search for it. And it's a different category. It's as if I'm looking for the Afikoman or during Passover, it becomes this big scavenger hunt and it's like, no, no, no. We committed to this airline because we want these rewards that you promised. And now you're making it difficult at the final moment. Same with this gift card. We trusted this company. This was going to be a great gift. How do I redeem it? Oh, I have to hold on to these cards and retype in the pin every single time. When you have the ability to just put it on this app that's so easy to use every other time for thing that makes your company make money, it's frustrating. J train podcast@gmail.com J train podcastmail.com Jared I've been doing hot yoga once a week for the past couple of months and love it. Except for one thing that really ticks me off. Almost every week I somehow end up next to the same guy. And without fail, right in the middle of downward dog, I hear this waterfall sound. I glance over and he is ringing out his and I glance over and he's wringing out his sweaty sweatshirt onto. I glance over and he's ringing out his sweaty shirt onto his mat. That's how sweaty he is that he's getting a full waterfall effect. Look, I get it. It's Arizona, it's summer, okay? We're in a hundred plus degree room, we're all sweating. But come on, there has to be a limit. Ringing out your clothes mid class is crossing the line. Yeah, and how about you slide over a bucket, Bring over a bucket and you ring it into that. Also that's kind of fun to see how Much sweat you've accumulated over the course of the class. You get to see how much sweat you got. You get to be like, wow, it was more than last time. And you're not just wringing out your shirt on the floor for other people to have to maybe slip on, maybe get on them. Wringing out your clothes mid class is crossing the line. And to make matters worse, every time he goes into Hands To Heart. Why is every yoga pose a name that makes me, like, hate yoga? Every yoga pose name seems like it was invented by a woman who has multiple live laugh love posters around their house. Hey, guys, time for a little hand to heart. Why does every yoga pose sound like a new cereal that a woman's gonna eat to lower her cholesterol? Here at Hand To Heart, we have the most delicious cereal that you can find with all natural ingredients. A rogue drip of sweat somehow flings in my direction, sometimes even in my face. I'm starting to think I need a face shield more than a yoga block. I'm with you. This is horrible. Maybe now, maybe it's just me, but is it wrong to think if you sweat that much, maybe hot yoga just isn't for you? Isn't that part of being mindful of your body? Or at the very least, bring an extra towel or two and spare the rest of us the splash zone experience. Sincerely, one down dog away from moving my mat. I'm with you. This is annoying. This is the. The problem is also the yoga world of no judgment, and we're all the same. But you're all individuals. You can't be all the same and treated alike and also be your own special snowflake. You have to let people know, hey, the left side of the room is for the sweaters, and the right side of the room is for the normals. And that's how we're going to split up, make a section. Because what this person has an issue with isn't just them on their own. They're not the only one dealing with a group of sweaters. Also, I would say that if you are someone who sweats this much, you don't want to bother other people. You're a little bit embarrassed. So I think we would all appreciate. One area of the room is the deep end for all the sweaters, and the right side of the room is the shallow end for all the normals. And just make it that way. Hey, if you're a sweater, we're gonna put you in the back. There's a tarp set up. We got buckets we got some towels for you. If you're not really that much of a sweater. Hit that right side of the book. We're gonna put you, put the, get on that right side of the room. We'll put you in the Sahara. Give it a fun name like you do. Hand to heart. The Sahara and the wetlands. Need my sweaters to go to the wetlands. And I need my dry normals to go to the Sahara. There we go. Make it fun. I'm in. The problem with people who deal in solutions is that no solution is gonna work for everyone. Someone's feeling is gonna get hurt. And I'm not saying that that won't sting. Hey, I sweat. Why should I sit in a different part of the room? Because you're spraying everyone during the class. You've become a nuisance, you're disgusting, and I need you to go to the wetlands. And then within minutes of being in the wetlands, they go, yeah, I guess I should be in the wetlands. J train podcast@gmail.com J train podcast@gmail.com. i also patreon. Patreon.com Jared Freed. Five bucks a month. I also have some ticked off Tuesday rantings to do. And there's no safer space than here. There's none. No safer space on the Internet. My best friend was over at my apartment the other day and needed to use my bathroom. But while, but while she was in there, I heard her coughing. That dreaded cough you never want to hear from your bathroom. The cough that means, oh my God, this is the worst odor I have ever smelled. Won't someone please save me from this biological warfare? After she was finished, she went out to get something from her car and I walked past the bathroom door and it was awful. So while she was out, I opened all the windows in my tiny one bedroom apartment, sprayed some ozium, I don't know what that is, and ran a fan. I didn't want her to feel bad. We all understand digestive issues in the jcu, the J Train cinematic universe. Yes, I, I guess I've never coughed at my own smell. I've, I, I, I, I'm not. Listen, I'm with you. I haven't gotten through this complaint, but I will say I've never, like, taken a dump and then been like, oh my God, what have I done? If anything, I like the smell of my own dump. I mean, like, is a little strong, but like, I'm not, I'm in tune with my own dump smell. So this is new. This is different for me. I, I I don't know if I would hear someone coughing in the bathroom and think, oh God, they've shit so bad they've insulted their own nasal passages. I would think that maybe they were sick or maybe they lit a match to cough. But I, I, I hear where you're going. I, I, I believe you that it smelled. I believe you that they coughed. I don't, I just don't connect coughing. I've never coughed at my own smell. I've walked into a room and be like, what's going on in here? But I've never taken a dump and then go, oh, what's going on in here? I opened all the windows of my tiny one bedroom apartment, sprayed some ozium and ran a fan. I didn't want her to feel bad. We all understand digestive issues in the jcu. But I also didn't want her stank all over my tiny apartment. Thankfully it dissipated pretty quickly with the windows open and fan going. But it was rank for a minute there and, and I just had to vent, pun intended about it. No, I'm with you. This is annoying. The most annoying part. Listen, if you're going to take a dump in my apartment, if it's that bad, first of all, you should be flushing throughout the dump. You're, if you're on the toilet in my apartment, keep it flushing. We want to keep a constant move of the water. We don't want to turn it into again a swamp. We want the toilet to be more waterfall then pond. You're not going to the pond and letting it sit there. We want it to be a waterfall. Continuous movement of the flow of water. We want the water flowing. That helps with the smell. You have to give an effort and then on your way out, spray, spray, spray. I also would like a warning. I think it's more annoying. Of all the things your guests should have left the bathroom and like, I am so sorry. Don't go in there. Just give it five. Maybe open a window. Like they should have been proactive. I like a proactive guest. If you're gonna use my bathroom in my home, knowing it's a one bedroom and very small and could smell up right away and you literally just cough from your own smell. How about a little bit of a parade on your way out? Just do a small parade. Hey everybody, open those windows. We got an issue in there. That to me is them being a good house guest. Hey, let me just get ahead of something. I had to use the bathroom. I'm so sorry. Open up a window. I don't mean to be crude, but let's just get ahead of this. I don't know what's going on in there. I don't know what's the smell gonna be. But just to be sure, there are ways for them to say this to make this less uncomfortable. I mean, they literally left your apartment. They did a hit and run. You're just gonna come in here and shit like it's a Starbucks and then you're just gonna run out of here for me to deal with the consequences. Why don't you stay in here and explain yourself and deal with this with me. We. We have a problem. Not just you, not just me. J Train podcast@gmail.com J Train podcast@gmail.com. we got one more for you. Ticked off Tuesday. My family is flying to New York City. Okay, hold on, on, let me redo this. Ticked off Tuesday. My, my family, my family is flying NYC to Ireland in July with our almost two year old son. The airline would not let me book her a seat because she is under 2. Mind you, she's going to be 23 months old in July, which is just shy of 2. And said we can only fly with her as a lap baby since she's under 24 months. I don't know how familiar you are with toddlers. No, I'm, I'm the. I'm as unfamiliar with toddlers as you can be. Like even when someone says 23 months, I have no idea of size of space. That's how single I am and how far away from your space of life that I am. And I'm not saying that your space of life is bad or good. It just is. You're there, I'm here. No judgment. I just know very little and not because I'm trying to yuck your yum. I think this is very. You're going from New York City to Ireland. That flight not as bad as you might assume. It's like a five and a half hour flight. It's like coming home from la. So it does move quick. You're with the jet stream. But this is annoying that they have these rules as far as under two no seat. I didn't know that. And there's no again, they have to make a rule so they can't go. It's one and a half. It's two to me. This rule should be like the, the, the carnival. You must be this tall to, to enter so it should be you. If, if your baby's above this length then you get a chair that would I think be a better parameter than just saying two and over. Get a chair and two and under. Do not because you might have a big fucking toddler and laugh baby. I wouldn't want to sit with a moving 24 pound. You know, I don't even know if that's the weight of a toddler but I'm saying I wouldn't want like a moving blob on top of me for five and a half hours. But my almost two year old is not going to sit on my. Okay, so I don't know if you're familiar with toddlers, but my almost 2 year old is not going to sit on my lap for any of that flight. I tried. Yeah, and also you're bothering everyone else. I tried calling numerous times, only be given the same information. I just feel bad for the poor person having to share that seven hour direct flight with a screaming toddler. Why won't the airline take our money and give her her own seat? I'm with you. If you're willing to pay, why is that on the airline? I guess the airline is saying we can sell another seat. Screw your time. If I can get another person in a chair for more money. Well that doesn't even make sense. That's not even true because you're looking to buy the seat. It doesn't matter if it's a toddler or a 70 year old. That seat is gonna get the same amount of money. I, you know, right. If you're gonna pay, who cares? What's it on them? This is frustrating. I, and also I don't think your toddler's gonna sit better or be less loud because they have a seat. But it would help the whole scenario if you could like give them their space to put out their toys and look at their, you know, the iPad. Yeah, this is a problem. It's also not seven hours. I, I seven hour direct flight. You're gonna get there in five and a half, but it's overnight too. So you're gonna be tired, you're gonna want to sleep. You're gonna want to, I mean sleep with a two year old. You're probably getting no sleep anyways. This is brutal. And this is one of those brutal things that like, listen, I've never been bothered by a baby on a plane. To me that's like a hacky opinion because the headphones are so good right now that a little baby, who cares? Like I had a dog on a flight recently that was barking so loud. That's different to me, the dog barking like if I, you know, that that didn't need to be there. The baby needs to be there. You're doing a family vacation. No, this is frustrating. And. And again, there's no difference. If anything, the only difference is that your baby is now taking up more space in the plane with this person that's in a seat that they would have purchased. So there's no money being made by them. All they're doing is making you uncomfortable, the baby uncomfortable, and the whole flight uncomfortable, comfortable. I wish you luck. That's a tough flight with baby Nuh j Train podcast back next week. Boom.
Summary of "Delta Gift Cards, Hot Yoga, and Toddlers on Flights - TICKED OFF TUESDAY"
The JTrain Podcast hosted by Jared Freid delves into the everyday frustrations and grievances of listeners, offering a cathartic space to vent and find camaraderie in shared annoyances. In the episode titled "Delta Gift Cards, Hot Yoga, and Toddlers on Flights - TICKED OFF TUESDAY," released on June 24, 2025, Jared addresses a variety of complaints ranging from airline policies to yoga class etiquette. This summary captures the key discussions, insights, and conclusions drawn during the episode.
Jared Freid kicks off the episode by setting the tone for a session dedicated to airing grievances. He emphasizes the communal aspect of the podcast, encouraging listeners to share their frustrations.
[00:00] Jared: "It's time to get ticked off. Complain with your gripe... This is Ticked Off Tuesday."
He briefly mentions the Patreon platform, urging listeners to subscribe for exclusive content and to submit their complaints.
Before diving into listener submissions, Jared shares his own frustrations, providing a personal touch to the episode.
Jared recounts a visit to a recommended restaurant at The Domain and an awkward interaction with a hotel front desk staff member.
[07:30] Jared: "I was out getting coffee, and this woman recognized me... She got 10 kids."
He expresses discomfort with the staff member's response when he praised the restaurant, feeling that his enthusiasm was met with unrelatable responses.
[08:45] Jared: "I'm telling you, there's a great restaurant within 500 steps... She goes, 'No, I haven't been yet.'"
Jared vents about the overwhelming nature of social media and the inauthentic advice proliferating online platforms.
[17:20] Jared: "I am so sick of social media accounts that are telling other social media accounts how to find more followers."
He criticizes influencers who preach social media growth without having substantial followings themselves, leading to a sense of inauthenticity and disappointment.
[19:50] Jared: "It's really sad to me... Is this what people are aspiring to?"
Addressing the challenges of virality, Jared laments how his humorous posts are often misconstrued, leading to unsolicited advice instead of laughter.
[25:15] Jared: "They took away the whole joke of it. It's supposed to be fun... But I have had so many people... 'How to talk to a woman.'"
He expresses frustration over followers missing the comedic intent, leading to a disconnect between his content and audience expectations.
[27:00] Jared: "It's just the misalignment... I'm here to make a joke."
The core of the episode revolves around four main listener grievances, each discussed in detail with affirmation and empathetic responses from Jared.
A listener expresses frustration with Delta Airlines' cumbersome process for redeeming gift cards, which require re-entering card details for every transaction instead of storing them in an account.
[35:10] Listener: "Entering the 15 digit credit card number and 8 digit pin each time... It makes you keep the gift card and re-enter each number every time you want to redeem what's left on the card."
[35:45] Jared: "When you've trusted a company to hold on to your money... It feels like they're messing with us."
He empathizes, highlighting the inconvenience and distrust it fosters towards the airline.
[36:20] Listener: "When you have the ability to just put it on this app... it's frustrating."
Another listener shares irritation with a fellow yoga practitioner who excessively sweats and disrupts the class by wringing out his clothes repeatedly.
[43:30] Listener: "Every week I somehow end up next to the same guy... he’s getting a full waterfall effect."
[44:10] Jared: "Wringing out your clothes mid class is crossing the line."
Jared proposes humorous yet practical solutions to address the issue without alienating the individual.
[45:00] Jared: "Maybe an extra section for sweaters and normals... Make it fun."
A listener vents about a friend's visit to his apartment, which resulted in an overpowering bathroom odor that lingered despite his efforts to mitigate it.
[52:50] Listener: "I heard her coughing... I walked past the bathroom door and it was awful."
[53:20] Jared: "If you're going to take a dump in my apartment... you should be flushing throughout the dump."
He suggests that proactive communication from guests could alleviate potential discomfort.
[54:10] Jared: "Just give a little parade... 'Hey everybody, open those windows.'"
The final complaint revolves around an airline's restrictive policy that doesn't allow toddlers under two to have a separate seat, forcing them to be lap infants instead.
[61:00] Listener: "Airline would not let me book her a seat because she is under 2... She's not going to sit on my lap for any of that flight."
[61:45] Jared: "If you're willing to pay, why is that on the airline?"
He questions the rationale behind the policy, arguing that purchasing an extra seat for a toddler should be as straightforward as for any other passenger, enhancing comfort for both the family and other travelers.
[63:10] Jared: "If anything, the only difference is that your baby is now taking up more space... uncomfortable for everyone."
As the episode wraps up, Jared briefly mentions his upcoming shows in London, Stanford, Bloomington, and Brea, California, inviting listeners to attend and continue the conversation in person.
[72:00] Jared: "Speaking of shows. London. I'm going to be there this week... So all those dates are coming up."
He reiterates the importance of the community aspect of the podcast, encouraging ongoing engagement through Patreon.
Authentic Communication: Both Jared and his listeners value genuine interactions but often encounter barriers, whether through misinterpreted humor or institutional policies.
Frustrations with Corporate Policies: The challenges with Delta's gift card redemption and airline seat policies reflect broader issues of consumer trust and convenience in corporate practices.
Social Media Disconnect: The episode underscores a growing frustration with the superficiality and inauthenticity perceived in social media interactions, highlighting a yearning for more meaningful connections.
Respect and Consideration in Shared Spaces: From yoga classes to shared living spaces, the importance of respecting others' comfort and boundaries is a recurring theme, emphasizing communal harmony.
Jared on Social Media Frustration:
[17:20] Jared: "I am so sick of social media accounts that are telling other social media accounts how to find more followers."
Listener on Delta Gift Cards:
[35:10] Listener: "Entering the 15 digit credit card number and 8 digit pin each time... It makes you keep the gift card and re-enter each number every time you want to redeem what's left on the card."
Jared on Hot Yoga Etiquette:
[44:10] Jared: "Wringing out your clothes mid class is crossing the line."
Listener on Airline Seat Policies:
[61:00] Listener: "Airline would not let me book her a seat because she is under 2... She's not going to sit on my lap for any of that flight."
This episode of The JTrain Podcast vividly illustrates the myriad of everyday annoyances that resonate with a broad audience. Through empathetic dialogue and relatable anecdotes, Jared Freid creates a space where listeners can find solace in shared frustrations and derive humor from the trials of daily life.