Best Jared Freid Podcasts (2025)

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How to Turn a Breakup Into a Comedy Special with Eric Neumann - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 35:35

13h ago35:35

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It’s a hilarious and heartfelt Chit Chat Wednesday as Jared Freid sits down with comedian Eric Neumann, fresh off the release of his brand-new YouTube special, Almost Engaged. Together, they dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of love, heartbreak, and the comedy that comes from it all. Eric opens up about his not-quite engagement and the rea…

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Jared Freid: You Can't Tell People How To Feel 1:08:26

8d ago1:08:26

1:08:26

In this episode, Jake plays cohost as we’re joined by comedian and podcast host Jared Freid—someone who’s played an unexpectedly big role in our relationship. From being mentioned on our very first date to inspiring parts of our vows, Jared has been part of our love story from day one. We talk about the grind of building a show, what Jake has learn…

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#281 Charming Enough with Jared Freid 1:45:18

8d ago1:45:18

1:45:18

Comedian Jared Freid joins to share the downsides of dating at 40, why charm changes the words you’re allowed to say, unpacking the massive age gap in Bill Belichick’s relationship, and we have a heated debate on whether guitars should be able to go in the overhead bin with our guest co-host Douglas Goodhart. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠…

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81: Parents Just Don’t Understand with Jared Freid | Soder Podcast | EP 79 1:25:28

9d ago1:25:28

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039. Yakov Smirnoff, Elle King, & Jared Freid| Restaurants 1:31:47

20d ago1:31:47

1:31:47

Yakov Smirnoff, Elle King, and Jared Freid go head-to-head with Big Jay Oakerson & Luis J. Gomez in a "Restaurants" themed episode of Story Warz! Who has never pooped at a restaurant besides Ruby Tuesday? Who flipped a chair during a fist fight at the fanciest restaurant in Amsterdam? Who drove a Rolls-Royce to get free dinner at Denny‘s on their b…

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Do First-Date Kisses Ruin Long-Term Potential? 1:03:31

4h ago1:03:31

1:03:31

In this episode, J&J tackle a juicy batch of listener emails from kissing on first dates to baby pic icks and leftover disasters. We start off the ep with Jared finding himself stuck in planning hell, trying to lock down a date with one girl over 10 times! Should he keep trying or just wish her the best? One listener asks whether making out too ear…

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When Everyone's Getting Married (Except You) & Why That's Okay 52:17

1d ago52:17

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Jen Glantz (@jenglantz) has stood beside hundreds of brides—literally. As the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and author of three books, she’s seen everything from dream weddings to full-on meltdowns. In this episode, she opens up about her own love story, what finally made her feel ready to say “I do,” and why she and her husband chose to elope aft…

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#282 Fostering Babies with Mary Beth Barone 1:23:42

1d ago1:23:42

1:23:42

Comedian Mary Beth Barone joins to share the downsides of wearing nipple tassels at SoulCycle, what it's like to foster newborn babies, and why the taboo around housekeepers has gotta stop. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Mary Beth on ⁠⁠⁠Instagr…

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Sandwiches with no Bite Thought, Destination Weddings with Babies, and Teacher Appreciation Week - TICKED OFF TUESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 43:39

1d ago43:39

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This week’s Ticked Off Tuesday is full of high-stakes complaints from a breakfast wrap betrayal to a lighting company leaving someone lit up for all the wrong reasons. Jared reads your most frustrating TOTs and shares one of his own: a restaurant review disguised as a love letter to the perfect bite (and an ode to not boarding the SS Disgusting). A…

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82: We’re Adults with Kelsey Cook & Chad Daniels | Soder Podcast | EP 80 1:06:47

1d ago1:06:47

1:06:47

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How Do I Approach My Office Crush? - MONDAY MAILBAG - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 34:39

3d ago34:39

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In this Mailbag Monday, Jared tackles everything from missed Bumble matches to elliptical-based sexual tension! First up: a listener questions whether a snack-fetching coworker could be “the one” after a swipe-right gone nowhere. Jared offers a masterclass in modern flirting, complete with “comment bait” strategies and a PSA on not falling in love …

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Soy Boys First Shooting Range (Patreon Excerpt) 5:52

4d ago5:52

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In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, the boys are live from the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, TX, and discuss the downsides of training for the next civil war. Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to listen to the full episode: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/downside⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Are West Village TikTok Girls Ruining NYC? 31:26

6d ago31:26

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In this week’s Friday Feels episode of the U Up? Podcast, Jared and Jordana take on the viral article that has everyone side-eyeing the West Village. From party buses to the “clean girl” aesthetic, they hilariously dissect the Gen Z lifestyle dominating Manhattan, complete with identical Adidas Sambas and curated matcha runs. The conversation spark…

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041. Nick Rochefort, Kevin Ryan, & Crack Amico | NYC 1:36:46

6d ago1:36:46

1:36:46

Nick Rochefort, Kevin Ryan, & Crack Amico to head-to-head with Big Jay Oakerson, & Luis J. Gomez in an NYC themed episode of Story Warz! Who cried in the subway while a homeless man played The Beatles? Who was stopped on the bridge by a stranger who thought they were going to jump? And who scratched a piece of paint off of a Vincent Van Gogh painti…

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Understanding Yourself in Dating & Relationships with Erin Claire Jones 58:45

6d ago58:45

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Ilana is joined by Human Design expert and author Erin Claire Jones (@erinclairejones) to break down how understanding your unique design can shift the way you date, connect, and make decisions in love. Erin explains what Human Design is, how it compares to tools like astrology or the Enneagram, and how your chart reveals insights into your relatio…

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Belichick's GF, Bieber's phone case, and Socialite Hat Lunches - POP CULTURE THURSDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 41:30

7d ago41:30

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It’s Pop Culture Thursday, and Jared is breaking down the wildest celebrity stories of the week. From the curious case of Bill Belichick and Jordan Hudson’s headline-making relationship to Justin Bieber’s absurd new phone case, Jared explores the weird, the dramatic, and the downright hilarious corners of fame. He also unpacks Jamie Lee Curtis’s ho…

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Can You Judge a Date by Their Scent? 1:14:01

7d ago1:14:01

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Is it weird to like your ex’s engagement photo on Instagram? Jared poses the question to Jordana, kicking off an episode full of honest, hilarious, and sometimes cringey dating moments. The hosts dive into a listener’s story about being judged for her body count, exploring how sexual history conversations can shift a relationship’s tone. They break…

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Faith, Family & Figuring It Out with Zach Zimmerman - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 41:25

8d ago41:25

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It’s Chit Chat Wednesday on the JTrain Podcast, and Jared is joined by the hilarious Zach Zimmerman, comedian, storyteller, and creator of the must-watch YouTube special Surprise Me. Zach opens up about growing up evangelical, coming out, and the evolving relationship with his family, all of which are explored in his deeply personal and laugh-out-l…

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Non Alcoholic Cups, Ice Coffee Ice, and Moms - TICKED OFF TUESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 46:43

9d ago46:43

46:43

It's Ticked Off Tuesday on the JTrain Podcast with Jared Freid, and the complaints are rolling in! A listener is fed up with paying $5 for iced coffee filled with giant ice cubes and barely any coffee. An airline crew member is furious that KCM security perks are being taken away because a few coworkers couldn't leave their knives and 🌱 at home. An…

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Help! I cheated with my coworker! - MONDAY MAILBAG - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 36:12

10d ago36:12

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This week's Mailbag Monday has it all! Workplace hookups, marriage drama, and unwanted attention at dinner parties. Jared dives into a spicy email from a listener who hooked up with a coworker on a business trip, oh, and they're both married with kids! What started as flirtation turned into a secret connection, but now she’s wondering if he’s in it…

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#280 Kill Tony Has Lost Its Edgelords (Patreon Excerpt) 13:17

11d ago13:17

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In this excerpt from our Patreon exclusive episode, Russell gives his honest review of Kill Tony's Netflix special. Gianmarco and producer/comedian Ty Colgate join in to give their best impression of a Kill Tony minute and realize it’s a lot harder than it looks? Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to listen to the full episode: ⁠⁠https://www.patr…

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Is It Chemistry or Friendship? Exploring New Relationships with Maren Morris 37:00

13d ago37:00

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On this Friday Feels ep of U Up?, Jared and Jordana are joined by Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris for a candid, heartfelt, and hilarious conversation you don’t want to miss! With her new album Dreamsicle dropping today, May 9, Maren opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of writing music, including the tear-jerking song “Kiss the Sky” that h…

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040. John Crist, Robert Kelly, & Zac Amico | Chaos 1:55:31

13d ago1:55:31

1:55:31

John Crist, Robert Kelly, & Zac Amico go head-to-head with Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez in a CHAOS themed episode of Story Warz! Who stole alcohol from their entire group of friends in high school? Who spent a month driving a car with no brakes? And who accidentally brought a date to a mosh pit? Find out all this and plenty more, only on this…

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Conversations to Have Before Marriage & Major Life Changes 1:04:58

13d ago1:04:58

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I’m joined by Melissa Fitch and Michelle Unger, the BFF duo behind The M Take pod. They’re both married to their long-time loves (a college boyfriend and a high school sweetheart!) and navigating motherhood, partnership, and friendship together. We dive into what they wish they talked about before getting married or pregnant, and how becoming paren…

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Tom Brady Roast and How the Comedians Were like "You Think This is a Game?"- POP CULTURE THURSDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 37:34

14d ago37:34

37:34

This week’s Pop Culture Thursday is stacked from the red carpet to the roast stage! First up: Jared dives into Kylie Jenner’s viral Met Gala moment, where her stilettos left her screaming in pain. He riffs on the absurdity of Page Six headlines, the chaotic glamour of the Met, and the culture of clickbait that feeds it all. Then it's onto the roast…

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Can You Be Jobless AND Dateable? 1:19:59

15d ago1:19:59

1:19:59

In this episode of U Up?, J&J dive into a tricky dilemma: can a promising romance survive the jobless stage? Then, they react to a guy who sent an AI-generated glam shot of his date before they even met—icky or picky? It gets weirder when a listener gets a Google Form survey after a first date. Is “red flag” even a strong enough term? 🚩 They also u…

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Oversharing with Anthony DeVito - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 49:12

15d ago49:12

49:12

We got Anthony DeVito on the podcast! He's taping a Comedy Special this Friday, May 9! Check it out! They explore the pressure comedians face to constantly create content in a world obsessed with social media clips. From open mic sets to $50 ticketed shows, they break down what audiences expect and what comics deliver. Jared and Anthony joke about …

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What Women Get Wrong About Men & How To Have Hard Conversations 51:02

15d ago51:02

51:02

I’m joined by Eli Weinstein⁠, LCSW, therapist and host of The Dude Therapist Podcast, for real talk about what women often misunderstand about men, the pressure to be emotionally “on the same level” in relationships, and how to approach hard conversations with care. We also get into the overload of self-help content online, what to watch out for, a…

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#279 The Sisters-Only Group Chat with Tommy Brennan 1:37:54

15d ago1:37:54

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Comedian Tommy Brennan joins to share the downsides of having six sisters, overpriced Broadway tickets, getting mentored by Louie Anderson, having an existential crisis during Sunday mass, and why blaming signs of aging on Dr. Fauci has gotta stop. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, excl…

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80: Blooming Onion with James McCann | Soder Podcast | EP 78 1:24:56

16d ago1:24:56

1:24:56

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Pizza Menus, Directions, Checking Bags, & Coffee Trash Cans - TICKED OFF TUESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 37:10

16d ago37:10

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It’s Ticked Off Tuesday, and Jared is fired up! First, he tackles his frustration: PIZZA! Jared complains that the specialty pizzas at Jimmy V’s in Raleigh are overly complicated, with too many aggressive or niche ingredients that make them hard to order solo. He wishes restaurants offered more balanced, gently creative options or solo-sized portio…

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My ex husband is dating someone 14 years younger than me! - MONDAY MAILBAG - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 47:50

17d ago47:50

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This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared helps three listeners facing big emotional crossroads. First, a newly single 37-year-old is reeling after learning her ex-husband is dating a 23-year-old Czech bombshell. She doesn’t want him back, but the jealousy is real, and the Instagram spiral is worse. Jared offers perspective on comparison, confidence, …

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Is My Honesty Driving People Away? 35:53

20d ago35:53

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On this Friday Feels episode of U Up?, a listener shares a dating dilemma after learning her Hinge match has a blind, crossed eye only revealed after she asked him out. Was it honest transparency or low-key eye-fishing? Then, a Cute or Creepy case: a woman reads Harry Potter aloud to her boyfriend every night, sometimes in bed, sometimes with head …

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Red Flags That Are Actually Green 56:07

20d ago56:07

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In this solo episode, I’m sharing some unexpected life updates—including a few medical things I’ve been navigating lately—and TV shows I recently found out not everyone has seen (which feels criminal, honestly). Then we’re diving into modern dating red flags that are actually... green. From not texting all day to taking things slow to living at hom…

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Bill Belichick's Girlfriend's Real Estate Portfolio & Hailey Bieber Copies Selena Gomez - POP CULTURE THURSDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 41:43

21d ago41:43

41:43

Jared dives into the latest pop culture drama! From Bill Belichick’s much-younger girlfriend quietly amassing a real estate empire to Hailey Bieber catching heat for allegedly copying Selena Gomez (again)👀 Jared unpacks the financial power plays behind celebrity relationships, questions the narrative around Kim Kardashian’s son testing the influenc…

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Can I Be In Love Without Being In Lust? 1:17:12

22d ago1:17:12

1:17:12

This week on U Up?, a listener asks whether a relationship can survive without sexual chemistry when her otherwise perfect boyfriend just isn’t into sex. Jared and Jordana also debate a Red Flag or Deal Breaker: is it a turnoff if your boyfriend uses prepaid Visa gift cards to buy an engagement ring? Plus, a cringeworthy dating moment when a Bumble…

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Clean Comics Who Crush: Steven Rogers - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 36:52

22d ago36:52

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It’s Chit Chat Wednesday on the JTrain Podcast, and Jared is joined by comedian Steven Rogers, whose new special Half of We is out now and packed with sharp, heartfelt jokes, especially a standout bit at the end that Jared calls a classic. They talk about the world of clean comedy, including Steven’s experience opening for Brian Regan, how audience…

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Flirting 101: Everything You Need to Know About Making a Move IRL 53:15

22d ago53:15

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I’m joined by Benjamin Camras, Flirt Coach and host of Flirtations!, to talk all things flirting—how to build real chemistry, flirt without the ick, and actually know when someone’s into you. We answer your questions about navigating workplace crushes, why great text chemistry can fall flat in person, what it means when you keep getting the “just f…

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#278 Spin the Bottle with Grace O’Malley 1:21:06

22d ago1:21:06

1:21:06

Comedian Grace O’Malley joins to share the downsides of being an altar girl, getting pulled from the lead role in a musical, experiencing technical difficulties in real time, reliving cruel middle school games, and why unsolicited advice after a show has gotta stop. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-fre…

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79: Pawn Shop Inheritance with John Moses | Soder Podcast | EP 77 58:37

23d ago58:37

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Support the sponsors to support the show! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/soder! #squarepod Dan is on the road all 2025! Get tickets @ https://www.dansoder.com/tour May 1-3 - Spokane,WA May 15 - Albany May 16 - Burlington,VT May 29-31 - Appleton,WI June 6 - Red Bank,NJ Sep 5-6 - Phoenix,AZ Sep 25 - Los Angeles, …

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Getting Off The Plane and Kids At An Adult Easter Egg Hunt - TICKED OFF TUESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 40:42

23d ago40:42

40:42

Uncle JTrain is back with your funniest, most relatable rants! First up: Jared sounds off on the awkward new open-door body scanners at LaGuardia Airport Why are they making us stand like we’re auditioning for a weird dance troupe?! Then, a listener writes in furious over the broken self-checkout system at stores. Why are we still waiting for someo…

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Will I Ruin Things If I Have S*x On A Second Date? - MONDAY MAILBAG - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid 32:57

24d ago32:57

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On this episode of the JTrain Podcast, Jared Fried brings his signature mix of humor and honesty to a fresh batch of listener emails!! First up, a woman caught in a tricky post-divorce situation seeks advice after her best friend’s ex-husband reaches out with a seemingly harmless text. Should she have responded at all? Then, Jared weighs in on the …

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Our Green Face Joke Bombed (Patreon Excerpt) 9:24

25d ago9:24

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In this Patreon exclusive episode excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell are live from Vancouver and fully commit to the green face bit. Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to listen to the full episode: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/downside⁠⁠ Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Follow Gianm…

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