Jordana and Jared dive into a hilarious lightning round of dating trends, from Labubus to belly button rings, revealing what is a turn on or turn off lately. They break down the funny celebrity lookalikes they’ve been compared to, from Matt LeBlanc to Emily Ratajkowski, and share which comparisons are flattering, or just random. J&J read a listener’s icky Instagram encounter where the guy’s bios mentions his dead dog. Total turn-off. They go on to analyze Instagram bios, emojis, and quirky details, giving their expert takes on what attracts or repels potential matches when looking at instagram profiles. Plus, they tackle a listener's question about VR porn, discussing when immersive experiences cross the line and if it’s not so different from normal spicy browsing?
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Mom Kisses Son, Major Ick
Jared is ignoring the TikTok trend of divorcing your parents and as he’s looking to buy a house, he’s bringing his parents along to help showing why you still need them as an adult. A listener shares being accused of posting about her date in the “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Facebook group, sparking a meltdown from her soon to be Bravo famous ex. J&J react to a mom kissing her adult son on the lips, debate red flags, and rank relationship quirks. They also cover wingwoman tips and why forgetting a birthday is a red flag for effort and commitment!
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Is the Pen Pal Dating Trend Back?
Bethenny Frankel’s TikTok about pen pals sparks a debate between J&J and questions why this trend is still a topic years later as if it’s brand new. They act out how to handle a pen pal in dating when texts keep coming but no plans are being made. Later Jared and Jordana read a petty or prudent email about an ex still making NFL survivor pool picks after a breakup. They then question what counts as creepy and whether an age gap is a valid concern. J&J discuss age gaps in dating and explain when it is fine for older men to ask younger women out.
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How To Date Someone Outside Your Faith
This episode starts with Jordana sharing how her cute puppy Ronnie gave her an unexpected wake-up call, which even led to her losing her phone! J&J then dive into listener advice, reading about a woman dating outside her faith and offering tips on handling her traditional parents while explaining why meeting the person matters more than expectations. They break down twins posting matching photos on dating apps, define what a “mini makeout” really is, and roast the worst breakup text clichés like “I’m rooting for you” and “you deserve better.” Plus, they debate whether snoring or using a CPAP machine is a deal breaker or just a lame excuse?
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You’ve Got Mail: The OG of Online Dating
On this Friday’s Feels ep, J&J review You’ve Got Mail, the iconic Upper West Side rom-com starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, diving into the movie that kicked off the era of online dating while nostalgically saying goodbye to small bookstores. They explore the magic of falling in love online before apps made dating complicated, from over-30 chat rooms to the classic AOL dial-up sound that defined a generation. From slow, meaningful email connections to Joe Fox’s low-pressure dating style, they debate whether this vintage romance still holds lessons for modern love. Plus, they question if Kathleen was actually forced to fall for Joe after his store puts hers out of business, wondering if romance can survive a little ruthless competition.
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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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