The JTrain Podcast

The JTrain Podcast

The JTrain Podcast is hosted by comic Jared Freid and great comedian guests as they read listener emails and answer questions about everything from hooking up and dating apps to relationships and post-grad problems. Every Monday and Thursday.

  • 36 minutes 36 seconds
    Taylor Swift Reveals Her Bridesmaids, Kim Kardashian Fails The Bar, and Tom Brady Has A Clone Dog - POP CULTURE THURSDAY

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    This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared talks about Kim Kardashian trying to pass the California bar exam and what it says about celebrity culture. He wonders if fame gives people an unfair advantage in serious professions like law. From Tom Brady’s dog cloning rumors to Kim studying between Skims shoots, Jared looks at how much effort success really takes. It’s a funny and honest chat about work, privilege, and public perception.


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    13 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 42 minutes 19 seconds
    Being Particular Is Hot with Alison Leiby - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY

    This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared is joined by comedian and OKP Alison Leiby for a true Chit Chat Wednesday. They break down the emotional spiral of daylight savings, why we’ve all become human sundials, and the eternal battle between “bowl culture” and nachos done right. Plus, the two pitch their newest business idea: personality consulting for office life. Cozy vibes, big opinions, and one extremely detailed nacho recipe.


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    12 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 50 minutes 56 seconds
    Hotel Noise, Wedding Photographers, and Bad Pillows - TICKED OFF TUESDAY

    In this Ticked Off Tuesday episode, Jared dives into a lineup of listener rants that perfectly capture modern-day frustration. From a “luxury” Nashville hotel with zero water pressure to airlines charging extra for less travel, no gripe goes unchecked. He also tackles the mystery of microscopic Instagram fonts, the smug full-size candy bar crowd, and a wedding photographer who showed up unprepared and empty-handed. It’s a cathartic mix of comedy, chaos, and classic JTrain outrage!


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    11 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 39 minutes 27 seconds
    Applying To A Reality Show, Getting Out Of A Bad Date, And A Smelly Wife! Help!! - MONDAY MAILBAG

    In this Mailbag Monday episode, Jared tackles a lineup of hilariously relatable dilemmas. He helps one listener find a polite way to say no to a second drink without sounding rude, breaks down the delicate art of telling a friend their spouse smells, and gives casting advice to a die-hard Survivor hopeful who’s gone all out to get noticed. From dating strategy to social etiquette to reality TV dreams, Jared dishes out his signature mix of humor and honesty. It’s an episode full of cringe, charm, and classic JTrain wisdom!


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    10 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 18 minutes 19 seconds
    Mel's Fantasy Suites - The Rose Rehash

    Jared Freid recaps the first half of the Golden Bachelor fantasy suites, where Mel’s emotional brick wall becomes the centerpiece of the episode. Cindy pushes for real answers while Peggy laughs through the awkward moments, leaving the audience divided on what Mel is actually feeling. Jared breaks down why so many viewers are frustrated watching a man struggle to communicate even the simplest emotion. It is an honest look at love, expectations, and how hard it can be when someone refuses to say what they mean!

    6 November 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 1 second
    Heidi Klum's Halloween Costume, Jennifer Anniston's New Boyfriend, and Blake Lively - POP CULTURE THURSDAY

    This week's Pop Culture Thursday breaks down Heidi Klum's latest Halloween costume and why her parties still rule Hollywood! We discuss Jennifer Aniston's rumored new boyfriend and how the media is covering it. Then we dive into Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Justin Baldoni, and how public perception shapes a celebrity’s reputation. It's a fun one, let us know your favorite headline this week!

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    6 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 47 minutes 11 seconds
    Life and Love After Reality TV with Lauren O’Brien - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY

    Jared is joined by Lauren O’Brien from Love is Blind to talk about life and love after reality TV. They dive into how social media shapes public perception, the friendships formed on set, and what dating looks like once the cameras are off. Lauren opens up about the psychology behind being watched, staying grounded in Minneapolis, and how fame changes the way people approach relationships. It’s a real, funny, and thoughtful look at dating in a world where everyone’s watching!

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    5 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 41 minutes 28 seconds
    Amex Offers, Distracted Walkers, And Jealous Moms - TICKED OFF TUESDAY

    Ticked Off Tuesday from Delray Beach: Jared opens the vent line and tag-teams listener gripes with his own, from meddling “helpful” meals to tipping tech that’s stuck in the Stone Age. One listener’s story about a mom who got jealous of a client’s kind gesture spirals into Jared’s takedown of unwanted casseroles, reheated fish, and “help” that’s really control in disguise. He riffs on turkey bacon treachery, sidewalk slo-mos, light-switch mazes, Amex “offers,” and the weird pressure to prove friendship with likes. Plus, tour updates and plenty of laugh-out-loud commiseration without turning your brain into homework.

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    4 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 35 minutes 10 seconds
    Lost Wedding Gift, Dating A Jealous Guy, and I'm Moving! Help! - MONDAY MAILBAG

    It's a Mailbag Monday from Delray Beach! Jared digs into three listener dilemmas. First, a 30-year-old ended it with a guy showing jealous tells, moody about male friends and asking for her body count. Jared backs the breakup and reframes past partners as mature context, not a scorecard, urging thoughtful, respectful conversation about history rather than hot-take labels. Next, a maid of honor’s cash-stuffed wedding card vanished; he says stop treating brides like royalty. Finally, a 28-year-old moving to the Twin Cities wants friends and maybe romance.  Along the way, he shares DC theater gratitude, backstage YouTube plans, and a reminder that everyone judges what matters is how you tell your story and whether you’re confident in it.


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    3 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 28 minutes 54 seconds
    Women Tell All Reunion - The Rose Rehash

    Jared’s back with a full Rose Rehash of The Golden Bachelor: Women Tell All, and this time, he was there in person. From his behind-the-scenes experience at the taping to his on-air jokes that made (and maybe shocked) the crowd, Jared gives the inside scoop on what really went down in the Dome of the Undateables. He breaks down the biggest moments between Debbie, Cheryl, and Nicole, and what this episode revealed about Mel and the season’s emotional gaps. Plus, find out which contestant Jared thinks quietly made her case to be the next Golden Bachelorette!


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    30 October 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 18 seconds
    Kelsey Grammer 8th Child, Meghan Markle Date Night, and Justin Trudeau's Compliments - POP CULTURE THURSDAY

    Justin Trudeau’s admiration for Katy Perry sparks a conversation about how celebrities handle public compliments and authenticity in their relationships. Jared dives into the fine line between genuine praise and looking like a “simp,” with nods to couples like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, or Meghan and Harry, who constantly face media scrutiny. From political figures to pop stars, this episode unpacks how fame magnifies every word and gesture in love. It’s a funny, thoughtful take on public perception, sincerity, and the art of saying something nice without losing your edge.


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    30 October 2025, 4:00 am
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