Podcast
U Up?
Hosted by Betches Media · EN
U Up? is the definitive modern dating podcast presented by Betches co-founder Jordana Abraham and comedian Jared Freid, where they discuss their take on the ebbs and flows of the crazy dating world we live in. From interpreting dating app interactions and weird sexual encounters, to defining the relationship and everything in between - they’re here to make sure you don’t die alone. For more fun dating commentary, polls, and bonus content, follow @u.up.podcast on Instagram. Become a friend (with benefits) of the podcast and subscribe to receive early release and ad-free versions of all our new episodes, plus bonus subscriber-only episodes. To sign up and become a friend (with benefits) today head to: subscribe.betches.com
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He Emotionally Cheated. Is That Enough for Divorce?
Today00:51:17Summary readyJared and Jordana begin today’s Friday Feels by talking about the viral memoir Strangers and why breakup books hit differently than breakup TikToks! They reminisce about their fully remote recording days and how pandemic dating advice was really different and its own time vault. J&J get into your dating questions, answering a petty or prudent: reporting your cheating ex to his college professor, and also can you rebuild trust after years of secret dating apps and lies? Sometimes searching for answers can keep you stuck in the wrong relationship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryFive Dates, No Kiss. Now What?
2d ago01:19:46Summary readyJared and Jordana are in the studio talking about their morning commute, which was delayed due to Taylor Swift’s Madison Square Garden wedding! They kick off today’s episode with Who's Your Hall Pass? Dua Lipa did not make Jared’s list! Then J&J continue with questions from you and have a Summer Lightning Round of dating questions, debating the right time to have the exclusivity talk, whether unmarried couples should send holiday cards, and after how many dates breaking up over text is no longer okay. They also discuss how to initiate a first kiss after five dates with no kiss and whether dating someone with different political views can actually work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryDoes Right Person, Wrong Time Exist?
1w ago00:33:58Summary readyJared’s Netflix special is coming out in the fall and he recalls a roasting bit with Rob Lowe, and why meeting him completely changed his mind. J&J then debate whether it's petty or prudent for a guy to text his ex that he won a $50 competition just one week after dumping her. They also unpack a breakup over indefinite travel, questioning if it’s a right guys, wrong time moment? They discuss why women convince themselves they'll never find another great connection, and Jared's rule that you should never say "you" in a breakup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryHow to Date Someone Who Takes Sports Personally
1w ago01:32:47Summary readyJared and Jordana debate whether dating a diehard Philly’s sports fan is a harmless quirk or a real relationship problem. Can passion be just plain obnoxious? They also unpack the internet debate over women proposing to men, why Taylor Swift rumors about an MSG wedding sparked such strong reactions, and reminisce about the glory days of Fire Island share houses after college. J&J also discuss first date bill split etiquette: it's not really about the money, it's about the communication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryIs Fourth Of July The Best Weekend To Meet Someone?
2w ago00:49:45Summary readyJared and Jordana are getting ready for Fourth of July weekend, where Jared will be staying with Jordana, finally! Then Jared shares the funniest wedding guest he's ever met, a guy with Oakleys on the back of his head who somehow became the life of someone else's wedding. Plus, they debate whether sending a hotter guy to pick up your stuff after a breakup is petty or genius, and help a listener whose future in-laws keep letting themselves into the house, cleaning, dog-sitting, and crossing every boundary imaginable. It's an episode about weddings, breakups, overbearing families, and why sometimes "helpful" can go way too far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryShould Married People Reply To Exes?
2w ago01:28:15Summary readyJared is back from his book tour convinced dating is rougher than ever, and he and Jordana break down why so many singles are feeling burnt out. Then they tackle whether asking for someone's Instagram or Snapchat before a first date is a hookup red flag, if you should reply when an ex apologizes 12 years later, and whether all men over 40 on dating apps deserve the bad reputation. Plus, is it fair to ask your boyfriend to wear pants around the house, and does living together "feeling like a vacation" actually mean you're not being taken seriously? It's a packed episode full of dating hot takes, relationship debates, and the kind of questions every couple will end up arguing about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryIs Using ChatGPT For Relationship Advice A Red Flag?
3w ago00:30:24Summary readyJared shares the wildest piece of weight loss advice he's ever gotten from a fan at a country club, leading to a discussion about criticism, internet comments, and why the people who care enough to complain might actually be your biggest fans. Then, J&J debate whether it's an ick or just being picky when a hinge date pulls out a Bible app and reads a favorite verse at a dive bar over chicken salad sandwiches. Too passionate? Later, a listener discovers her boyfriend secretly asked ChatGPT if he should break up with her and finds a list of complaints about her! Is using AI as a relationship therapist a red flag, or is reading someone's private doubts the real problem? J&J have some thoughts! Our last email was originally inspired by Lindsey Hall's Substack, I Stumbled Across My Boyfriend's ChatGPT and It Ended Our Relationship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryHow Do I Stop Getting Attached So Fast?
3w ago01:19:26Summary readyThe Knicks' recent success is creating a wave of new fans, and Jared explains why sports foster community, connection, and shared experiences, while Jordana compares it to the passion people have for Bravo and reality TV. Then J&J tackle one of adulthood's biggest questions: how do you know if you actually want kids, or if the DINK life is right for you? Plus, they debate a dishes-related relationship standoff, unpack the emotional fallout of being ghosted after a great Hinge date, and ask whether an out of town wedding invite on date five is romantic or a major red flag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryShould You Tell Dates You're on a GLP-1?
4w ago00:40:07Summary readyJordana risks a parking ticket after creating her own train station parking spot, while Jared celebrates a glowing dentist report and shares why his gums are finally growing back. Then J&J debate whether a hinge date carrying a gallon jug of water everywhere is an instant ICK or just a dedicated hydration habit. They also discuss how GLP-1 medications are changing modern dating, from awkward dinner dates where you barely eat to deciding whether you should tell someone you're taking it. Plus, Jared opens up about his own GLP-1 experience, weight loss, food noise, and waiting to find out if Walking Red Flag made the New York Times Bestseller list!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryMy Fiancé Is Cheating Through The Notes App!
Jun 1701:22:00Summary readyJared is officially OVER hearing himself talk after weeks on his book tour, but appreciates all the great feedback from fans who have read his book. J&J get into listener questions, reacting to a woman who discovers her fiancé secretly messaging his ex through a shared Notes app, leading to a conversation about “open phone policies” and whether they’re ever a good sign. Later, they tackle an icky or picky about a 32 year old fiancé who wants dinner with his parents four nights a week (or more), and a red flag or dealbreaker involving a date who may have gotten a little too excited from a simple touch on the couch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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