U Up?

Peloton, Playbills & Petty Moves with Cody Rigsby & Andrew Chappelle

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this special Friday Feels episode, Jared and Jordana welcome two incredibly hilarious guests, Andrew Chappelle and Cody Rigsby of the Tactful Petti...

Chelsea Handler Ghosted by Andrew Cuomo?!

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea Handler joins U Up? for a hilarious deep dive into her dating history—celebrities, non-celebrities, and even a near-miss with Andrew Cuomo...

When Should You Archive A Pic Of Your Ex?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a Friday Feels episode, and we’ve got the hilarious Nimesh Patel joining Jordana and Jared! He’s here to talk about rebelling against his t...

Why Won't Men Approach Women Anymore?

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of U Up?, Jordana and Jared dive into the art of meeting people IRL. A listener asks about making real-life connections outside of dat...

How To Clean Up Your Life ft. Summer Rose

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

J and J are talking to professional organizer Summer Rose to discuss the surprising connections between organization and dating. They explore how decl...

When Is It Too Soon to Post About Someone?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jordana's feeling a little bruised and Jared is unpacking the paradox of love’s give-and-take. First, J and J dive in, tackling a t...

I Exposed My Cheating Ex

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Signs of spring are popping up everywhere, and we're embracing this spirit of renewal. Jordana shares some of her favorite lottery slogans and how the...

My Ex’s New Girlfriend Moved In Next Door

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on U Up?, we’re making the most of our extra hour of daylight, mostly by making excuses to leave work early. Jared’s fresh off of a trip...

I Gave Him Everything...Then He Dumped Me Ft. Spritely

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Friday Feels episode of U Up?, we're joined by musician and songwriter, Spritely, who captured the hearts and attention of millions after p...

How Your Dating Profile Is Keeping You Single

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spring is only a few weeks away and J&J are here to get your dating life in tip-top shape. Jordana recounts a late night with the Betches that turned ...

How To Manage Dating an Over-Texter

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday and Jordana’s feeling sassy. She’s got a new game to play with Jared called “Pack or Pass?” Here’s how it works—would you re...

Make a Follow-Up Date or F*ck Off

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared’s officially off on his Australia and New Zealand tour and hopes to meet some of our down under listeners at his upcoming shows. Later, he tel...

I Got Dumped The Day After Our Anniversary

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lordy, Lordy look who’s 40! It’s the “Worst Day of the Year” aka Jared’s birthday. Now that he’s over the hill, Jared is embracing his “...

When Does A Partner’s Joke Go Too Far?

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared’s fresh off of a trip to Montreal, or as he calls it The Coldest Place on Earth, and comes back with hot takes about the food and one glowing ...

What It’s Really Like in the Netflix’s "Love is Blind" Pods

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This bonus episode is sponsored by Netflix! J and J are reflecting on five years of "Love is Blind" and they’re doing it in the most authentic way p...

Can I Spend Valentine’s Day With My Situationship? (Lightning Round Special)

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared “Cupid” Freid and Jordana “Matchmaker” Abraham are here to answer all your Valentine’s Day questions. This year for V-Day, Jared’s ...

Should I Go No Contact With My Ex?

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana’s gone full-on suburbs. She’s enrolled in a “tennis clinic” and in between perfecting her serve is trying to infiltrate the neighborho...

Is My Buff Body Scaring Away Men?

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared’s 40th birthday is approaching and he might be on the cusp of an impending meltdown. He’s being haunted by images of how he’ll be spending...

Why Won’t My Partner Initiate Sex?

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s February, which means we can all complain about it officially being the coldest month of the year. To start things off, Jordana tells Jared abo...

Bachelor Blindside: Matt James & Rachael Kirkconnell Split

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another Bachelor breakup broke the internet this week. After four years of dating and no engagement in sight, Matt James called quits on his relations...

How Do I Approach My Gym Crush?

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re one month into 2025 and J&J are here to keep you motivated, even if you already quit your New Year’s Resolutions. Jordana is fresh off of ho...

If Carrie Bradshaw Is The Worst, So Are You

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than 25 years later, "Sex and the City" is still on our minds when it comes to how we would handle dating and relationships. However, since Gen Z...

Avoidant Discarding: The New Ghosting?

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the dead of winter and we’re all in “hamper girl mode.” Jordana and Jared shake off the cold by jumping into some heated dating questions...

Do I Want A LDR For The Wrong Reasons?

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a second-guessing time of year on the podcast and in the dating world! Should you go out even though you're not feeling it in the thick of wint...

Casual Dating, Demanding Careers And Dating In A New City

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of reflecting and changing, this episode is on theme for the new year shifts you’re trying to make happen! After J&J catch each other u...

How Can The Let Them Theory Help Me? ft. Mel Robbins

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If someone isn’t for you, let them. Easier said than done, but in today’s episode, we’re joined by Mel Robbins (@melrobbins), motivational speak...

Did I “Win” The Breakup?

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, J & J are fresh off a dinner party together, but Jared’s own awkward encounter at a bar afterwards has him regretting that nightcap marti...

Am I Really Undateable? Ft. Logan Ury

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dating Coach, Hinge Relationship Science expert, and friend of the pod Logan Ury (@loganury) is here to help J & J answer the question haunting single...

Spot Red Flags & Avoid Bad Dates In 2025

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, U Up? listeners! J&J are ringing in the New Year doing what they do best: going a little bit off the rails. Jared plans to celebrate t...

How Soon Should I Ask Their Salary? ft. Ramit Sethi

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are coming to a close, the New Year is looming – is it time to get your shit together? We’re ending 2024 by welcoming author, entrepr...

Will Cheating Karma Catch Me In My Next Relationship?

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘Twas the U Up? before Christmas so J&J dressed up for fun. Regardless of your holiday plans, you won’t want to miss this one! With unhinged holid...

What Will 2025 Bring My Zodiac Sign? ft. Kelley Knight

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does 2025 hold for your love life? Kelley Knight (@kelley__knight), psychic and owner of Modern Mystic Shop, returns to the studio to help us see...

How Do I Date While I’m Home For The Holidays?

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a couple weeks away from the studio and just days after Jared’s special taping, Jordana starts this episode by giving Jared his flowers and ca...

Dating Pulse Check: Should I Invest Or Move On?

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling lucky? On par with Friday the 13th, Jared and Jordana ease into the episode with their thoughts on superstitions, energy, and beliefs. Plus, J...

Is It Too Early To Be Annoyed With The Person You’re Dating?

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why won’t Jared go to therapy? We get this question often and, this week, he shares his own thought on why as well as a helpful TikTok, "Men Who Wea...

Jared Saw His Soulmate And Now He’s Scared

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are feeling good for this Friday episode with big plans for both hosts, and with this kind of energy, you never know where the conversation will t...

Post-Date Confusion And Why We’re Happy For Selena Gomez

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re officially in “let’s circle back in the new year” territory, and to embrace it, J&J set out to make this the most unhinged U Up? episode...

Modern Dating: Why ChatGPT Should Edit Your Breakup Text

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the biggest shopping day of the year, but before you get the new iPhone 16, J&J want you to know how a new AI feature on the iOS 18 update coul...

Lightning Round: Navigating The Holidays With A SO

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s officially our favorite time of the year and J&J get a little unhinged today as they amp up for what’s to come! They come in hot with a fresh...

Cuffing Season: Signs Of Casual VS Committed

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're at the end of cuffing week to prep you for the cuffing season ahead, and Jared and Jordana are doing temp checks on the unofficial statuses betw...

Cuffing Season, Casual Sex And Dating Complications

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are getting closer and the weather is getting colder which can only mean one thing: cuffing season is here. Jared and Jordana delve into ...

The Seven-Year Itch: The Anniversary Episode

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's our anniversary! 7 years after the first U Up? episode, Jared and Jordana walk into a decorated studio themed to the traditional 7th-anniversary ...

Is The "Single Mindset" In A Relationship Real?

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jared fills Jordana in on his bizarre and funny late night Halloween experience and they also discuss the new Martha Stewart documentary. They hear fr...

Politics, Dog Poop, and Whiskey Dick

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded prior to the election. Jared and Jordana divulge the complexities of dating during an election year and how to n...

Should I Ask My Hot Doctor Out?

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're officially headed towards the toughest times to date—cuffing season and the holidays—so Jared and Jordana discuss how to navigate this trick...

Is It Romantic Or Creepy To Track Down An Old Match?

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana break down artist Spritely’s viral TikTok breakup video, unpacking relationship red flags, communication pitfalls, and the complex...

Halloween Hookups & Costume Red Flags

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the spookiest episode of the year, and Jordana and Jared are feeling a little trapped in more ways than one! They rank Halloween couple’s cos...

My Boyfriend Loves To Vape And I Hate It

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday’s episode, Jordana navigates the chaos of her impending move, sparking a deeper conversation with Jared about how our living spaces i...

Why Do My Dates Keep Canceling On Me?

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Non-subscribers, take note: new episodes will now be dropping every Wednesday and Friday at 6 AM EST. Now that business is taken care of, there's a tr...

Is It Weird That My Boyfriend Doesn’t Post Me?

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the inaugural Friday episode! Jared and Jordana are still at Spotify HQ, gavels in hand, ready to tackle Couple's Court. This week, they di...

I Hate When Other Women Compliment My Fiancé

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, J&J are coming to us from Spotify HQ, and Jordana is realizing she doesn't know NYC as well as she thought. First, they tackle a listener's...

My BF Is Divorced And Still Healing

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana kick off this last Sunday Special with a round of “Petty or Prudent?”. They tackle a homemade sign a listener hung in her neighb...

Rematching On The Apps & Keeping Exes Around

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got an update! The Oversharing segment Jared and Jordana disagreed about two weeks ago has extra context, and now Jared feels like apologies a...

Should I Take Him Back Now That He’s In Therapy?

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of our last Sunday Specials before we move to Fridays (read: Thursdays, if you're a subscriber)! J&J kick off with a round of Couple's Court ...

The Best And Worst Cities To Date In 2024

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spooky Season has officially started and Jordana kicks us off with an update about the odd happenings in her apartment building. Then, Jared recounts ...

Just Because You Got Engaged Doesn’t Mean You Should Get Married

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are easing into another Sunday Special with a quick check-in on the current states of their minds. Jared shares how his new hobby, golf, is one wa...

Why Does My BF’s Stability Turn Me Off?

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re navigating second-guessing today! Jared tells Jordana about his latest trip to Boca, when his parents started dissecting why he’s still sing...

Heather Graham's Affirmations Helped Me Find A Husband ft. Heather Graham

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re coming full circle as actress and filmmaker, Heather Graham joins J&J for an extra special Sunday episode. 2 years ago in a Benefits episode, ...

I’m Turning Into My BF’s Mom And I Hate It

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are back in the studio and with the way the U Up? world works, it’s still Jordana’s birthday. They get excited about everything fall has to of...

Is Sexual Compatibility A Valid Reason To Break Up?

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are reminding us of the “disgustings” they are in today’s Sunday Special, but you’ll forget all about that by the time you hear how unhing...

Is He Really Busy Or Is It Just An Excuse To Pull Away?

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jordana is back from her trip to "Fra" and we’re getting a full recap, which includes her very own Britney Spears moment. Then, in a strange turn of...

I’ve Been Engaged Three Times, Why Can’t I Get It Right?

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this Sunday Special, Jared and Jordana hear from a listener who has been engaged not once, not twice, but three times without ever making it to the...

How Honest Should I Be With My Date?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Long intro lovers, rejoice! Jared and Jordana are kicking off today’s episode with some well-deserved random rants. The first email comes from a lis...

How Do I Deal With A Crush While My Boyfriend Is Long Distance?

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first Sunday Special of September meaning cuffing season hasn't arrived yet, so until then, Jared and Jordana are reminding single daters wha...

Is A Bad Weekend Enough To Break Up With My Boyfriend?

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is full of realizations. First, Jared and Jordana help a listener who downloaded the apps before moving and unexpectedly fell in lov...

Instagram Breakups & Girl Code For Friends' Exes ft. Kaitlyn Bristowe

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Sunday Special, Kaitlyn Bristowe (@kaitlynbristowe), host of the "Off The Vine" podcast, reunites with her friend Jared and finally meets Jordana...

Lightning Round: How To Deal With A Football Obsessed Partner

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are closing out the summer with what's weighing on our minds. They discuss the significance of hometown heroes and ask the important questions lik...

Compromise Is For Couples

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Sunday Special, we’re revisiting a tried and true segment: the deal reveal. But before diving right in, J&J mourn the end of summer an...

The Pros And (Mostly) Cons Of Going On A Dating Show

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana are putting themselves in the shoes of listeners who are facing tough situations today. But before diving right in, they caught up w...

My BF’s Sense Of Humor Gave Me The Ick

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Sunday Special is full of disconnects today, but before diving in, J&J take us to Plug City to talk you through where they were right before the ...

How Do I Talk To My SO About Grief? ft. Dr. Naomi Bernstein

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are diving right in because Dr. Naomi Bernstein, Jordana’s sister and co-host of Oversharing, is in the studio to ease us into this episode. Plu...

Why Do Exes Compliment You During A Breakup?

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off the first Sunday Special of August with not-so-unique dating experiences. J&J play a round of “Icky or Picky?” about a seeming...

Easy Ways To Let Your Date Know You Like Them

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is full of red flags and awkward moments, starting with a guy in his late 20s unsure of how to give green flag energy. Before diving in, ...

Don’t Skip This Step When You Delete Your Dating Apps

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana are unraveling relationship problems, from an impending fight to a friend wondering whether she should voice how she really feels ab...

Is It My Responsibility To Train My BF?

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before diving into emails, J&J get caught up in the sitcoms of the 90s. Plus, they follow up on a recent "Petty or Prudent?" after a YouTube comment s...

Ho Phase Appreciation And A Realistic Look At Married Life ft. The LadyGang

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Sunday Special is a dream brunch group as J&J are joined by Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin and Jac Vanek of The LadyGang podcast. They start with lea...

Why Love Island’s Casa Amor Isn’t A Real World Risk

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Long intro lovers, today is your day! J&J have a lot to unload this week, from the one quality Jordana’s husband isn’t in love with to Jared’s w...

The Urge To Win The Breakup

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re deep into summer and Jared’s in a bit of a rut. He talks Jordana through where his mind’s been while he’s been on the road. Then, they k...

It’s OK To Lie On Dating Apps Sometimes

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Double-standard debates in the dating world are weighing on us today, specifically those that are more of an issue for women than men. Before diving i...

How To Be A Better Dating Consumer Of Men

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Jordana dished on some UK setbacks, it’s Jared’s turn to share what happened after he left Cannes including a scary solo travel experience e...

The Economics of Dating

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners are in for a double rant to kick off this week, but if you thought it’d be from Jared, guess again. After Jordana gains a new commercial e...

I Dated Like It Was A Job ft. Rachel Feinstein

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re balancing out the seriousness with a lot of laughter as comedian Rachel Feinstein (@rachelfeinstein_) joins J&J on the pod for this Sunday Spe...

Am I Being Too Emotionally Slutty For My Partner?

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s get vulnerable! This week’s episode is full of listeners reaching out regarding intimacy, awkward conversations, and heavier topics. Before ...

I Had A Meet-Cute With A Man In Finance

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an extra special Sunday because we’re letting you in on some office goss. Divya, a Betches staff member, joins J&J for a debrief about her ne...

My Guy Friend Confessed His Feelings, So I Ghosted Him

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are questioning narratives today, starting with what happened to romcoms. After seeing Jared’s criticism of “Anyone But You,” Jordana wants ...

The Fine Print Of #DatingTok Advice

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The perfect episode to tune in ahead of a Father’s Day brunch, J&J are back with another bite-size Sunday Special. They start with a “Petty or Pru...

Coming To Terms With Your Kinda-Ship

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are tackling nuance in the modern dating world. Before jumping in, Jordana recounts her Sonoma vacation and her driverless ride reminds Jared of d...

My Mom Is In Her Divorced Era. How Can I Help Her Date?

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jared and Jordana are getting pumped for their trip to Cannes, but they have to get a few things crossed on their list before they go. First up, Jorda...

I Love My BF, But He Hates My Dog

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are taking on complicated relationships and realizations in this week’s episode, but first, they catch up on Jordana’s latest trip, get excite...

Love, Limerence, And Cop Outs ft. Olivia O’Brien

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are joined by Olivia O’Brien ahead of the release for her upcoming EP, “Love and Limerence,” but before they get started, Jordana and Olivia...

They Always Come Back For The Wrong Reasons

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The pod is buzzing this week, and we’re starting with Jordana’s NBA experience seeing the Knicks play (and lose) Game 7 against the Pacers remindi...

Should I Tone Down My Personality To Attract More Dates? ft. Emma Willmann

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Sunday Special delves into boundaries, appropriateness, and perception, but first, J&J are catching up with Emma Willmann (@emmawillmann...

The Curse Of The Cool Girl

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, J&J are finding the balance in a few debates, from ideal thermostat temps to awkward callouts. The first email asks if there’s a limit to...

Why Being Mad About A Wasted Relationship Isn’t Helping You

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J&J are jumping right into this week’s Sunday Special, kicking off with an “Icky or Picky?” about a delayed Hinge response. Our listener’s mat...

A Friends-To-Lovers Story Gone Wrong

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking guilty pleasure shows, that time Jared almost experienced death by pizza bite, and wedding planning ahead of jumping into the episode....

My Husband's Ex Is Being Petty. Can I Be Pettier?

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about communication and honesty, but it’s not addressed in the usual way. First, Jordana fondly remembers her go-to first date q...

Can I Turn My Friend-To-Lover Back Into A Friend?

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something’s comiiinnnnggggg – before we dive into the first email, Jared and Jordana have an announcement (spoiler: it has to do with Fra)! Then, ...

Why The “When You Know, You Know” Spark Might Be Missing ft. Matthew Hussey

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Sunday Special, we’re taking notes from a professional! J&J are joined by Matthew Hussey (@thematthewhussey), a life coach and best-selling aut...

Could A 'Certified Lover Boy' Ever Commit?

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it petty or prudent to use your life experiences with others in your life’s work? What if you’re one of the biggest pop stars in the world? Bef...

The Situationship Cycle ft. Dulcé Sloan

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Sunday Special is a full debrief as Dulcé Sloan (@dulcesloan) joins J&J in the studio, catching them up on the dating stories she’s telling pu...