U Up?

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U Up? is the definitive modern dating podcast pre…

  • 31 minutes 24 seconds
    Dating Titles: Exclusive vs Boyfriend

    Jordana and Jared kick off this Friday Feels episode by sharing their love for Thanksgiving, recalling quirky family traditions, and how holidays should be spent by the beach! They are debating whether being exclusive is really different from being boyfriend and girlfriend and sharing the hilarious pitfalls of modern relationships. They give advice on confronting ghosters, teasing listeners about age quirks, and imagining ultimate revenge scenarios, like introducing “my husband, Dwayne the Rock Johnson.”

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    7 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    How to Know You’re Ready to Move In

    In this episode, we check in with Jordana’s pregnancy journey and she shares that its going well and how mentally it can feel like a relationship you’re not sure is going to work out. J&J question dating a woman who likes energy drinks in the morning and if it's a red flag? A listener writes in about being ghosted after a first date when she asked for drinks instead of dinner. They read a story about an eight-month connection and ask, ‘What is a situationship?’ They then discuss a listener who is confused by a coworker saying, ‘Let’s start out as friends.' Finally, they share advice on moving in with a partner, with Jared reflecting on his past experience moving in with a past girlfriend!

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    5 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 47 minutes 4 seconds
    Did Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Win Halloween?

    Happy Halloween! Jared and Jordana are revealing their costumes for the first time, so be sure to check it out on YouTube! Jordana admits she tested hers by barking at her dog to see his reaction, while Jared strutted around the office eating pizza in full owl gear. The two debate what’s dorkier, dressing up like your dog or going to the gym for a Halloween party? They get into rating celeb couple costumes like Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco, Justin & Hailey Bieber, Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake, and Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner. We get to a listener’s question about whether you should still go for a “hot girl costume” when you’re in a relationship! Be sure to write in and tell us your favorite Halloween couples costumes this year.

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    31 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Halloween Reveals Your True Relationship Status

    Jordana shares the exciting news that she’s expecting two babies this winter, one through her own pregnancy and one via surrogate, she’s having “twiblings!” Jared and Jordana dive into Halloween week, talking about how the holiday reveals your relationship status and whether it’s too soon to invite a new fling to a party. They also analyze Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s latest anniversary post to see if it is creepy or cute? Lastly they get into red flag deal breakers and discuss a listener’s dilemma about her girlfriend planning a couple’s costume with her cat.

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    29 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 49 minutes 52 seconds
    Have These Dating Trends Gone Too Far?

    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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    24 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    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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    22 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 39 minutes 50 seconds
    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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    17 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    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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    15 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 58 seconds
    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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    10 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    When Is the Right Time to Share Your Number?

    J&J go virtual and Jordana recaps her time at a wedding and dives into the buzz around ZYN nicotine pouches, the Gen Z trend creeping into adult life. They dish on dating dilemmas like when a guy stalls intimacy and the tricky etiquette of phone number exchanges. Plus, they weigh in on dancing at weddings, and how not dancing can be seen as a turn off. During the red flag dealbreaker segment they learn about a guy who refuses to ever give gifts to couples, to which Jordana jokes, “If I ever married this guy, we would get no gifts!” They also tackle an icky or picky moment where a listener likes the guy, but can’t get past all that back hair!

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    8 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 31 minutes 28 seconds
    It's Taylor Swift & Mean Girls Day!

    Jared and Jordana realize it’s October 3rd! The “basic bitch Christmas”is a perfect fall day as it is Taylor Swift’s album release, Mean Girls Day, and a perfect day to drink spice lattes and put on a Gilmore Girls marathon. Jared takes on “Rejection October,” trying to get turned down three times, while they also break down a first date gone icky when the guy pressured a tired listener to reschedule. Plus, they analyze a performative ex sending unsolicited travel updates, showing how some people use breakups to make themselves look good.

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    3 October 2025, 4:00 am
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