The JTrain Podcast

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My Assistant Keeps Having Me Explain Things! Help! - TICKED OFF TUESDAY Jan 27, 2026

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Ticked Off Tuesday is firing on all cylinders as Jared unloads on weather-watchers who treat his tour schedule like a group chat emergency, complete with unsolicited storm anxiety. Listener complaints roll in hot, including getting ripped off on game tickets because “that’s just what it costs,” a luxury flight that turned into unpaid service supervision, and an assistant who can’t stop calling to clarify tasks that could already be done. Then Verizon enters the chat by offering to mail a password reset in the year 2026, somehow topping everything else. It’s petty, cathartic, and deeply validating for anyone who’s ever whispered “am I crazy?” at their phone. Come for the complaints, stay for the reminder that you’re not alone in losing your mind over modern nonsense.

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I Ended a Relationship Over Politics. Was it a Mistake? - MONDAY MAILBAG Jan 26, 2026

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It’s Mailbag Monday from Delray Beach, and Jared’s inbox is doing what it does best: exposing the chaos we all pretend isn’t happening. First up, a “situationship” that’s giving off mysterious relationship anxiety vibes, an age gap, daily drinks, and a whole lot of “we” language for something that isn’t actually a “we.” Then a freshly single 31-year-old wonders if her breakup for political differences was valid. Was her breakup valid? Finally, a NYC listener needs a birthday dinner strategy when her favorite one-on-one friend turns into a group-setting chaos grenade. Jared lays out the only real options: set boundaries, make it their choice, or keep the reservation (and your peace) on lockdown!

Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com

Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol. Head to https://www.nutrafol.com & use code FEATHER

Get 25% off all mattresses PLUS an extra $50 off with code JTRAIN at http://Leesa.com

A Brooklyn Beckham Deep Dive - POP CULTURE THURSDAY Jan 22, 2026

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This episode Jared dives headfirst into the Beckham family drama, unpacking Brooklyn Beckham’s explosive statement about David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, the wedding dance controversy, and the celebrity fallout that followed. From Nicola Peltz Beckham and billionaire in-laws to Mark Anthony, Bethenny Frankel, and Lily Allen weighing in, Jared riffs on money, control, image, and modern family loyalty. The episode also touches on Kristin Cavallari’s dating regrets as a mom, celebs picking sides, and why airing family feuds on social media almost always backfires. A classic Page Six breakdown with sharp takes, humor, and zero chill.

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Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

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Fast Food Favorites & Comedy War Stories with Amy Miller Jan 21, 2026

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Jared links up with comedian Amy Miller for a Chit Chat Wednesday that starts with “are we friends?” and ends in full-blown road-trip family vibes. They swap comedy war stories, including Amy’s time coaching Golden Bachelor contestants through roast-joke math (rule of threes included). Amy introduces her 19-year-old cat, Meeps, who occasionally screams like she’s auditioning for a horror movie. Then Jared puts Amy through his favorite personality test: the Arby’s menu game. Between fish sandwiches on King’s Hawaiian rolls, Italian beef dip dreams, curly fries, and an alarming amount of sauces, they build the ultimate order—and somehow make fast food feel spiritual.

Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com

Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

Get 20% off your first 6 months of Quo business communications at http://Quo.com/JTRAIN

Delta's 2 Million Miler Gift, No Towels At The Gym, and Doordash Shamers - TICKED OFF TUESDAY Jan 20, 2026

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Jared is in Delray Beach for Ticked Off Tuesday, and he’s got beef with a flight attendant who’s handing out headphones like she’s personally been wronged by every passenger since 2003. Then the complaints roll in: a gym making adults “ask” for towels like it’s elementary school, e-gift cards sent via text that vanish into the abyss, and a miserable receptionist counting someone else’s DoorDash orders. Plus, a truly cinematic locker room nightmare in Toronto where stinky hockey jerseys are basically invading a listener’s storage unit, and Jared has a very aggressive air freshener-based solution.

Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com

Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

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I'm 41 And Getting A Divorce! What's Your Best Advice?! - MONDAY MAILBAG Jan 19, 2026

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Mailbag Monday from Delray Beach has Jared answering real questions with zero judgment, but maybe a few jokes. This wee,k he breaks down how to keep Super Bowl betting fun without spiraling, how much couple socializing is actually required in your mid-20s, and how to date casually after divorce without inviting chaos. Expect honest advice, relatable rants.. you know the JTrain drill!

Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com

Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

Support the show & get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code FEATHER at https://www.hero.co

What's In Celine Dion's Purse, Meghan Trainor Responds To Tisdale, and Heated Rivalry Fever - POP CULTURE THURSDAY Jan 15, 2026

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This episode of the JTrain Podcast dives into pop culture chaos as Jared Fried breaks down celebrity gossip surrounding Ashley Tisdale and Meghan Trainor. He riffs on generational differences in celebrity promotion, current fashion trends, and hilarious interview moments, including a wild Paul Rudd story. The conversation takes a sharper turn with Vanessa Williams weighing in on GLP-1 medications and how public figures shape health conversations. Plus, Jared celebrates the humor and personality of icons like Celine Dion, proving comedy and celebrity culture are more connected than ever.

Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com

Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

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I Only Hook Up With Men Who Love Heated Rivalry with Liza Treyger Jan 14, 2026

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Jared is joined by comedian, friend, and certified SVU expert Liza Treyger for an unhinged Chit Chat Wednesday that covers everything from drinking on flights to the strange social hierarchy of Delta Comfort. The two bond over airline loyalty, missed upgrades, and the humiliation of milestone flyers getting celebrated nowhere near first class. Liza dishes on tour life, ticket selling honesty, and why she’s fully in her “drinking on planes” era, while Jared proudly plays hype man for her upcoming shows. Things take a sharp turn into pop culture obsession as Liza passionately breaks down why Heated Rivalry has completely taken over her brain, her libido, and possibly modern feminism. Along the way, they debate sex scenes, consent, power dynamics, and why straight men may need to take notes. The episode wraps with a surprisingly revealing game of “what would you order” at Applebee’s, proving once again that food choices say everything about a person.

Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com

Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Get 40% off your entire order with code JTRAIN at http://Lolablankets.com

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JTRAIN & use code JTRAIN to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

Long Golf Rough, Uncomfortable Furniture, and Rental Car Reservations - TICKED OFF TUESDAY Jan 13, 2026

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Jared kicks off Ticked Off Tuesday from Delray by inviting listeners to vent freely, then launches into his own “rich person problem” that still feels brutal: he finally plays at the legendary Torrey Pines golf course, only the rough is so tall the course basically has a “lose your ball, no penalty” rule. Next, he’s mad that junk mail now cosplays as urgent, then listener complaints keep the petty parade going. A mother-in-law’s condo is gorgeous but has “museum couch” energy, Boston tenants are stuck doing snow and trash while the owner only leaves passive-aggressive notes, and a gym busybody tries to shame someone out of their second massage-chair session. He wraps with the universal rage of car rentals.

Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com

Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

Get $2.99 per meal on your first box & free steak for a month with code JTRAINSTEAK at http://everyplate.com/podcast

Do I Keep Dating A Really Nice Guy? - MONDAY MAILBAG Jan 12, 2026

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Jared opens Mailbag Monday from Delray with gratitude, beach energy, and a reminder that anonymous advice hits harder than biased friends. The standout email comes from a listener who went on six “pretty good” dates and can’t stop thinking about bunny-rabbit sex, being asked to fetch latkes, and having to share a single hot dog at a hockey game. Jared’s verdict is clear and funny: if it’s still only “pretty good” after six dates, that’s already your answer. He reframes dating like investing, asking whether this relationship could realistically get 10 percent better and become a life you actually want. The lesson is not that she’s too picky, but that chemistry matters more than politeness and settling only builds resentment. Classic JTrain delivers a warm hug, a reality check, and permission to move on without guilt!

Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com

Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

Get $2.99 per meal on your first box & free steak for a month with code JTRAINSTEAK at http://everyplate.com/podcast

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