Episodes

  • Why Your Ex’s Instagram Still Messes With Your Head

    Why Your Ex’s Instagram Still Messes With Your Head
    Dec 12 2025
    This week on U Up?, Jared asks Jordana if when seeing an ex posting on social media can still hit harder than it should. They celebrate being named to Spotify’s Best Podcasts list, share Jared’s upcoming stand-up plans, and unpack his tradition of spending New Year’s alone. They dive into listener emails and read about a gifting dilemma about someone who doesn’t celebrate the holidays, sparking a debate on what’s appropriate when you’re casually dating. Also they unpack an icky or picky” email that asks whether nonstop talking and essay-length texts are a real ick or just part of modern dating? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    39 mins
  • How Old Is Too Old To Be Gaming?

    How Old Is Too Old To Be Gaming?
    Dec 10 2025
    Jared shares a hilarious story about being approached by Hannah Berner’s cousin, including a moment where he is told to look less “miserable” during a mid-Florida night out. They share fun family memories, and Jordana recalls Lindsay Lohan’s BETCHES cameo that was a highlight this year. They then get into listener questions and debate how old is too old to play video games and why it is frustrating when your partner hides their hobby. Next, they tackle an “icky or picky” scenario about a date who brought an overnight bag, which is thoughtful but a little presumptuous. J&J also weigh in on red flags versus dealbreakers, including staying friends with an ex, unsolicited critiques about your apartment, and being asked to pay for a date at the last minute. It is a fun episode you do not want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Will Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Relationship Survive 2026?

    Will Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Relationship Survive 2026?
    Dec 5 2025
    J&J break down the most unhinged celeb “Jump Scare Couples” of 2025. From Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez to Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun to Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau. They also dive into the chaotic romance of JoJo Siwa & Chris Hughes and the age-gap spectacle that is Bill Belichick & Jordon Hudson, predicting which pairs will fizzle, which will last, and which should come with a warning label? Then they answer a listener’s email about the weirdest question ever: “Which picture do you actually look like?” Be sure to vote for BETCH of the Year, judge freely, and relive the wildest celeb couple moments of the year 👉 https://betches.com/betch-of-the-year-nominees/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    50 mins
  • When Is Too Early To Reveal A Kink?

    When Is Too Early To Reveal A Kink?
    Dec 3 2025
    J&J start off this episode on which TV shows you should binge and the answer is The Sopranos! They get into listener questions quick and debate whether it’s a dealbreaker when a guy sends too many selfies or if someone can come back from an ick. They talk about first-date boundaries and what’s too much to ask before meeting someone: handshake or hug. Then, they discuss whether it’s petty or prudent to call an ex’s job after he cheated. Finally, they close with a wild Red Flag or Dealbreaker about a match who reveals a kink before the first date even happens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Should I Break Up Before or After the Holidays?

    Should I Break Up Before or After the Holidays?
    Nov 28 2025
    J&J are here the day after Thanksgiving! The hosts talk holiday shopping and gift-exchange fun. They debate an icky or picky scenario with childhood artwork and give advice on ending a long-term relationship before the holidays. Do you think you should wait to break up or do it after the holidays? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    34 mins
  • How to Answer ‘Why Are You Still Single?’

    How to Answer ‘Why Are You Still Single?’
    Nov 26 2025
    With the holidays here, Jordana & Jared help listeners handle the nosy “Why are you single?” questions from family! They also share survival tips for the biggest drinking night of the year and explain what ladder statements to use to lock in a first date. They also answer a listener’s questions on whether six weeks is too soon to meet someone’s family over Thanksgiving? It’s a fun, relatable episode you don’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 13 mins
  • How Do I Navigate My New Polyamorous Relationship?

    How Do I Navigate My New Polyamorous Relationship?
    Nov 21 2025
    J&J sit down with a former producer of U Up? podcast, Sean! Sean just got out of a 22 year relationship and went on a journey of doing what he missed in his 20s, casually date! Through casually dating, Sean found himself dating a woman who is in a non-monogamous relationship herself. But they fall in love! In this SOS ep, the three explore this rollercoaster Sean has found himself on, monogamy vs. non-monogamy, and the anxiety that comes with choosing stability over excitement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Jennifer Lawrence’s Secret TikTok a Red Flag?

    Jennifer Lawrence’s Secret TikTok a Red Flag?
    Nov 19 2025
    Jordana Abraham and Jared Fried dive into the hot debate over “Did you get home safe?” texts, sharing their personal rules and listener poll results on whether these messages are gentlemanly or misleading. Jordana then recalls hearing The hosts also dive into celebrity secrets, including Jennifer Lawrence’s rumored burner TikTok account, with Jordana asking Jared, “Would you date someone who’s an internet troll?” They get into listener questions about who should contribute to the wedding gift, pretending you’re bald, and hooking up with a twin in college, but years later pursuing the other twin! We hear about it all and from a very positive J&J! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 17 mins