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What Are the Rules of an Open Relationship? ft Ashely Gavin

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Ashley Gavin joins Jared to talk about dating, sexuality, and the chaos of life on the road! Ashley explains her open relationship rules with...

Is “Right Person, Wrong Time” Actually Real? ft Logan Ury

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jared is joined by Hinge relationship expert, Logan Ury, to break down some of the biggest dating questions listeners are dealing with right now. They...

I Love My Boyfriend But I’m Scared To Move In Together

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jared is joined by BETCHES’ own Tess Tregellas for a hilarious Friday Feels episode. Tess shows up with a positive attitude but she does reveal she ...

The Silent Relationship Killer you CAN Avoid ft Aleen Dreksler

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on U Up?, Jared is joined by Aleen Dreksler, CEO and co-founder of BETCHES, for a chaotic and honest deep dive into mama drama, ex etiquette...

Is He Avoiding Sex On Purpose? ft Dr. Naomi

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jared is joined by Dr. Naomi Bernstein of the Oversharing podcast to unpack dating after divorce, performance anxiety, and whether taking intimacy slo...

Would You Date Someone With 2 Boyfriends? ft Bob The Drag Queen

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bob the Drag Queen and Jared kick off today’s episode bonding over their favorite WWF wrestlers and swapping stories from their early stand-up comed...

Should You Break Up Over Bad Kissing?

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana is on maternity leave, so Jared Fried is joined by BETCHES’ Jack Maloney to break down a second date disaster featuring aggressive tongue, a...

Is A 14 Year Age Gap Too Much? ft Yamaneika Saunders

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yamaneika Saunders joins Jared Fried while Jordana Abraham is on maternity leave, and nothing is off limits. She breaks down dating at 47, hooking up ...

He Cheated for Almost a Year — How She Finally Found Out

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Friday Feels, Jared Freid is joined by BETCHES' own Maddie Mahoney, tackling cheating exes, pyramid scheme drama, and the first date re...

He Fights Dirty With His Family—Will He With Me? ft Matteo Lane

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why is everyone obsessed with Heated Rivalry? Jared and his friend from the stand-up comedy world, Matteo Lane, kick things off by unpacking the hype ...

Why Dating Feels So Negative Right Now ft. Matchmaker Maria

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is celebrating Valentine’s Day a basic expectation, or optional? Jared and Matchmaker Maria unpack a petty or prudent situation where a woman uses a...

When Body Image Becomes a Dating Issue ft. Sami Sage - Co Founder of Betches

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jared is joined by original U Up? co-host Sami Sage for a fun episode that kicks off with body image, Ozempic shame, and why vulnerability isn’t owe...

He Dumped Me Because Of My Music Taste?!

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jared is joined by VP of BETCHES, Bryan Russell Smith, to kick off a Friday Feels episode that starts with a funny discussion about watching Heated Ri...

Why Money Conversations Matter Early in Dating ft Vivian Tu

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jared welcomes Vivian Tu (@your.richbff) as the first guest during Jordana’s maternity leave, and the conversation focuses on one of the most emotio...

He’s 24, I’m 37 - Can We Really Be In Love?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Jordana’s last episode before maternity leave but you can still catch episode with Jordana on their latest Benefits episodes 👉 betches.com...

I Can’t Stop Comparing Myself to His Ex!

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana is getting ready to have her twiblings, and she and Jared talk about childhood memories and how they were raised! Then they jump into emails, ...

Coming Out After Kids ft Chris Appleton

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are joined by celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, known for styling Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, to talk about hair, confidence and dating...

My Ex Wants Our Dog Back

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

J&J touch on the Ashley Tisdale friend-group drama and how being quietly dropped by friends feels a lot like modern dating, where things just fade out...

How to Spot Swinger Signals

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jared’s making new friends in Florida-until a toe gets a little too friendly with his knee, sparking suspicions that one new pal might be part of a ...

We're Engaged, So Why Am I Still Hidden on His Socials?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

J&J dive into New Year’s resolutions and float the idea that partners should choose each other’s goals, mostly because Jordana would like to veto ...

Would You Date Someone With Immature Friends?

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday Feels episode opens, Jared and Jordana get into Jared's very Florida Christmas and whether he really deserved getting called out for ta...

Is Publicly Exposing Cheaters Wrong?

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana kick off the episode virtual and fully locked in, watching a viral TikTok text where a man ghosts after a great first date, then com...

The Biggest Dating Week of the Year

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 2026! It’s the New Year where it is peak breakup time and peak dating app download, and J&J are breaking down why January is when relationship...

New Year, New Dating Rules

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s New Year’s Eve, and J&J are ringing in the new year with bold and actionable personal dating and relationship resolutions. Jordana and Jared ...

Is Saying Your Dog is your Kid an Ick?

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana and Jared talk about the strange week between Christmas and New Year when time feels fake, routines disappear, and the pressure to reinvent yo...

Is Christmas A Relationship Test?

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas Eve from your friendly elf and what seems to be Jared as sexy Santa? Jared talks about a potential gym flirting moment that leads into...

Is a Boudoir Shoot As Christmas Present a Good Gift?

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana and Jared celebrate the holidays by sharing gift ideas, including Jared’s new book, Walking Red Flag, which we suggest pre-ordering! Next, a...

Who Covers Travel Costs After a Breakup?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana kick things off with a little holiday gift exchange powered by Uber Eats, proving last minute gifting doesn’t have to be stressful...

Why Your Ex’s Instagram Still Messes With Your Head

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How Old Is Too Old To Be Gaming?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared shares a hilarious story about being approached by Hannah Berner’s cousin, including a moment where he is told to look less “miserable” du...

Will Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Relationship Survive 2026?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 P...

When Is Too Early To Reveal A Kink?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wheth...

Should I Break Up Before or After the Holidays?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

How to Answer ‘Why Are You Still Single?’

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the holidays here, Jordana & Jared help listeners handle the nosy “Why are you single?” questions from family! They also share survival tips ...

How Do I Navigate My New Polyamorous Relationship?

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Jennifer Lawrence’s Secret TikTok a Red Flag?

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana Abraham and Jared Fried dive into the hot debate over “Did you get home safe?” texts, sharing their personal rules and listener poll resul...

8 Years of U Up? Our Wildest and Most Iconic Moments!

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana and Jared celebrate 8 years of the U Up? podcast in this special anniversary episode! They reflect on memorable moments, listener favorites, a...

Is Saying 'Boyfriend' Cringe?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

J&J start off the ep breaking down a sketchy message from a guy claiming to be a pro hockey player and question if he is flirting or scamming? The two...

Dating Titles: Exclusive vs Boyfriend

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana and Jared kick off this Friday Feels episode by sharing their love for Thanksgiving, recalling quirky family traditions, and how holidays shou...

How to Know You’re Ready to Move In

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

Did Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Win Halloween?

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Halloween Reveals Your True Relationship Status

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 “...

Have These Dating Trends Gone Too Far?

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Mom Kisses Son, Major Ick

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Is the Pen Pal Dating Trend Back?

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ne...

How To Date Someone Outside Your Faith

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

You’ve Got Mail: The OG of Online Dating

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

When Is the Right Time to Share Your Number?

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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....

It's Taylor Swift & Mean Girls Day!

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

30 Taylor Swift Shows Later… Red Flag?

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared starts off the podcast with a redflag dealbreaker he heard: a straight guy has been to 30 Taylor Swift concerts. He and Jordana debate whether i...

Is Selena Gomez “Shrekking”?

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared is feeling “very single” these days, a term he never thought he’d describe himself as! Jordana and Jared dive into the latest dating trend...

How to Date Your Roommate

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dating fails, ghosting, and awkward first dates collide in this week’s episode of U Up? with Jared and Jordana. A listener writes in wondering if he...

I Spoke to My Partner’s Mistress & This Is What She Told Me ft Dateable Podcast

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana are joined this week by Dateable podcast hosts Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu on U Up? Julie opens up about her journey as a self-procla...

Taylor & Travis Got Engaged, Now You’re Panicking

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana dive into the small etiquette moments that can make or break a date, debating whether table manners like placing a napkin on your la...

Is It Rude to Ask For a Plus One?

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday the 12th, not the 13th, as Jared hilariously discovers when he falls for a meme about Halloween’s “666-year Friday the 13th” joke!...

How to Survive a Sports-Obsessed Partner

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fall is for flirting, but dating comes with its own set of challenges, especially when reality TV obsessions, sports fandom, or constant phone use get...

Are Men Wearing Shoe Lifts an Ick?

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jared and Jordana tackle dating red flags, starting with a listener’s story about a guy wearing obvious shoe lifts, sparking compar...

Decoding Weird Boyfriend Habits

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared reveals a potential red flag: falling asleep to The Golden Girls, and yes, Betty White is involved. In this episode, Jordana and Jared break dow...

How to Get Deep Without Scaring Your Date ft. Kat Sadler

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kat Sadler, creator and star of the Hulu series Such Brave Girls, joins J&J on U Up to talk dating, relationships, and her chaotic personal life. She ...

How To Date On A Budget

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From fro-yo runs in his parents’ Neil Sedaka-signed red Jaguar to unexpected parking lot meet-cutes, Jared is enjoying his Del Ray Summer. A listene...

Spotting the Lies Before You Swipe ft. Kamie Crawford

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kamie Crawford is on the podcast, and we learn right away how she’s the 1% dater who found her boyfriend on the very first day of swiping! As the el...

Am I Dating A Disney Adult?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana kicks things off by reminiscing about Billy Joel and a second date she went on, while Jared shares a story about a voice memo mishap that didn...

Whitney Cummings Breaks Down Toxic Behavior & Real Friendships

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, comedian Whitney Cummings joins J & J for a chaotic and hilarious deep dive into everything she’s done once and never again—from Ozempi...

How to Date Intentionally When No One Else Is

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week  J  & J dig into Jared’s hilarious origin story as a summer camper in New England, and how it still resonates with his life today. The e...

Long-Distance Love or Just Bad Timing?

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Jared and Jordana sit down with Sophie, who’s originally from the UK and now building her life in New York City, to unpack a long-distance love th...

How To Clean Up Your Feed After a Breakup

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana unpack the dos and don’ts of dating in the age of social media. Jared explains why unfollowing your ex immediately after a breakup...

Does 'The Materialists' Hate Matchmakers?

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana are back with another movie review episode of The Materialists, directed by Celine Song and starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, an...

Is It Okay to Date Your Brother’s Best Friend?

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana shares her firsthand experience at a concert when she witnessed the viral moment Mr. Met fell off stage at Citi Field, breaking it down with J...

Too Soon to Reveal Feelings?

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dating in your 40s? Jared and Jordana break down why it actually gives you the upper hand, less game-playing, more clarity, and faster exits from the ...

Is Going Out Alone a Red Flag?

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you go to a concert solo? In this episode of U Up?, Jared and Jordana play “Would You Go Alone?” and debate when flying solo feels empowerin...

How Long Is Too Long to Be Single? ft. Gals on the Go

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jordana and Jared welcome Brooke Miccio and Danielle Carolan, co-hosts of the popular Gals on the Go podcast. They dive into their j...

He Calls His Mom Every Night?!

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, J&J debate whether FaceTiming your mom every night on a romantic weekend is sweet or a total ick. A listener writes in about her boyf...

Who Really Deserves an Apology After a Breakup? ft. Atsuko Okatsuka

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka joins J&J this week for a hilarious and heartfelt deep dive into dating, breakups, and family drama. They kick things off wit...

Can Weight Gain Change Your Relationship?

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of U Up? , hosts Jordana Abraham and Jared Fried unpack the toughest parts of dating, from breakups and body image struggles to spotti...

Are You Settling or Leveling Up?

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Friday Feels episode gets deep and personal with special guest Case Kenny, author, mindfulness expert, and the man behind the viral quot...

Banned From Hinge for Ending It After Date 3

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana are kicking off the summer with a sizzling episode of U Up?, just in time for Fourth of July weekend, aka the perfect holiday to mee...

The Rom-Com That Could Never Be Made Today

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday Feels episode of U Up?, Jordana and Jared dive into the chaotic brilliance of the 90s rom-com My Best Friend’s Wedding. They unpack t...

Is LinkedIn the New Dating App?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on U Up? Jordana recounts a chaotic suburban showdown between her dog Ron and a rogue bird, complete with screaming, bird smacking, and an e...

Do You Really Need Instagram to Date?

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s summer and Jordana’s pool dreams are on pause thanks to Long Island’s signature pace: dial-up internet speed! She and Jared unpack the clas...

How to Nail the First Date Look

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of U Up?, Jordana and Jared get cozy (Jordana’s new super soft tomato-knit top yes plz) and tackle the fine line between a complimen...

Hinge Warned Me She Was a Scammer!

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Friday Feels kicks off with Jared reading a wild email straight from Hinge warning him that he may have matched with a scammer, which sh...

Speed Dating Tips You Need to Know for a Second Date!

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared’s back from his first official week in Delray Beach, and Jordana wastes no time roasting his full Florida transformation complete with Joe Dir...

Tired of the Apps? Try This Summer Challenge

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is here as Jared shares his 4-step plan to beat dating app burnout, including why taking yourself out to dinner alone might be the reset you ne...

His Mom Helped Him Break Up!

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana unpack the emotional rollercoaster of casual dating with a 30-year-old man who swears he’s not looking for anything serious, but s...

Where Are All the Eligible Men?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the scarcity of eligible men to the rise of sober dating, J&J explore in this Friday Feels ep how gender dynamics and societal shifts are reshapi...

Divorce Drama: Should the Side Piece Pay?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

J&J discuss scheduling conflicts and vet visit blunder to confessions of infidelity and the emotional fallout that follows! They read listener emails ...

Matchmaker's Guide to 'The One' ft. Matchmaker Maria

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday Feels, we're joined by Matchmaker Maria, author of ⁠Ask a Matchmaker: A No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love⁠. Maria returns to the s...

Do First-Date Kisses Ruin Long-Term Potential?

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Are West Village TikTok Girls Ruining NYC?

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Can You Judge a Date by Their Scent?

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

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

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 conversati...

Can You Be Jobless AND Dateable?

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

Is My Honesty Driving People Away?

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Can I Be In Love Without Being In Lust?

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on U Up?, a listener asks whether a relationship can survive without sexual chemistry when her otherwise perfect boyfriend just isn’t int...

I Stole My Exes Baby Name, AITA?

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Friday’s episode of U Up?, Jared and Jordana dive into the drama surrounding Kaitlyn Bristowe and her ex-fiancé Jason Tartick! Specifically...

He Hardly Says 'I Love You'... Should I Be Worried?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of U Up?, Jared and Jordana dive into the emotional complexities of how often we say “I love you” in relationships and how to hand...

Jay Shetty Pep Talks the Group Chat

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Shetty is back in the U Up? studio to catch up on his world tour and his new and unexpected love of pickleball. Jared and Jordana ask him some of ...

How Do I Tell My BF He Has Bad Breath?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on U Up?, Jared and Jordana tackle listener emails covering everything from dog discipline to dating app strategy and even bad breath. A Con...

Can You Date Outside Your Socioeconomic Status? ft. Dr. Jaimie Glick

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Friday Feels episode of U Up?, Jared and Jordana are joined by special guest Dr. Jaimie Glick, who shares the jaw-dropping story of her r...

How To Ask Your Friends To Set You Up

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are back with a fresh batch of dating dilemmas! First, Jordana’s journey into puppy parenthood has her seeing dog owners in a whole new light! B...