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Amex Offers, Distracted Walkers, And Jealous Moms - TICKED OFF TUESDAY Nov 04, 2025

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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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Lost Wedding Gift, Dating A Jealous Guy, and I'm Moving! Help! - MONDAY MAILBAG Nov 03, 2025

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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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Women Tell All Reunion - The Rose Rehash Oct 30, 2025

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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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Kelsey Grammer 8th Child, Meghan Markle Date Night, and Justin Trudeau's Compliments - POP CULTURE THURSDAY Oct 30, 2025

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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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Would You Date Across the Aisle? ft Daniel Koh - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY Oct 29, 2025

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Chit Chat Wednesday brings on Daniel Koh, a friend and policy pro running for Congress in MA-6, to cut through DC fog with plain talk about how the House works, why algorithms reward outrage, and how good government looks from the White House down to a town liquor license. He argues results beat rhetoric, explaining how barriers kick people off Medicaid, why neighbors and clergy helped Boston cut homicides, and how DC’s status games and two-minute TV hits make politicians worse at actual service. Jared pushes on slogans, civility, and the comedy-politics attention trap, while Daniel defends debating with facts instead of haymakers and says local responsiveness should follow you to Congress. They field a dating question about “moderates,” urging specifics over labels and partnership values that show up in real life. Then it’s King of the World: make trains reliably on time and fix those bathroom doors, explore heated roads and smarter lights, structure debates around substance, and upgrade broadband while keeping kids’ smartphones out of school. They wrap with fundraising reality, a promise to communicate like humans, and an open invite for Massachusetts listeners to get involved.

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Halloween Decorations, Airport Buses, and HOA Complainers - TICKED OFF TUESDAY Oct 28, 2025

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Ticked Off Tuesday finds Jared raspy-voiced in Richmond after a blur of flights, posting up in a mall and relishing his wander-and-cookie ritual, then venting about middle seat life as a Delta Diamond and wishing for a literal sheriff badge to flash at clueless travelers. He rails against a candy shop that smelled like someone reheated lasagna instead of magic and whimsy, and a hotel check-in where two desk clerks gave him robot silence after his attempt at small talk when he’d finally removed his headphones to be human. Listener complaints include a coworker policing water bottles and microplastics like a morality cop, the nightmare of getting to LaGuardia on public transit, and a neighbor who tattles to the HOA instead of speaking directly about dogs running on a golf course. The kicker is a Chipotle decorated with fake construction tape that looked fully closed, sending a listener on an emotional roller coaster after a brutal day working with cancer patients.

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Should I Go To My Freind's Destination Wedding?!? - MONDAY MAILBAG Oct 27, 2025

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In this Mailbag Monday, Jared is in Richmond, living his best suburban comic life! A listener with a crush in her tight-knit Spanish class worries about ruining the group vibe, and Jared tells her to skip the overthinking and text with confidence. Another listener hears from the guy who once wouldn’t commit, now cheating on his girlfriend with her, and Jared explains that it’s about comfort, not connection. Finally, a couple debating a $5K destination wedding in Mexico with a toddler gets Jared’s advice to either decline gracefully or treat it like a sitcom-style vacation and just enjoy it.

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The Rose Rehash – Hometowns Recap Oct 23, 2025

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In this episode of The Rose Rehash, Jared Freid breaks down the Golden Bachelor hometowns with his signature mix of insight and sarcasm. From Peg’s polished charm to Debbie’s emotional backstory and Cindy’s push for vulnerability, Jared dives into how each family dynamic exposes Mel’s emotional walls. He points out the unintentional comedy and tension that come with hometown visits, especially when the families seem more ready for love than Mel himself. As always, Jared wraps it up with hilarious reflections on relationships, connection, and the art of giving nothing on national TV!

Joe Jonas Dates, Brittany Spears Defends, Keith Urban Shades, and Mick Jagger Messes Up - POP CULTURE THURSDAY Oct 23, 2025

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In this Pop Culture Thursday episode, Jared breaks down the week’s biggest celebrity headlines with his signature comedic flair. From Joe Jonas’s post-divorce dating life to Keith Urban’s marriage updates and new music, Jared brings sharp insight and humor to every story. He dives into Britney Spears’s ongoing family drama, Mick Jagger’s age-gap relationship, and Brandy’s sudden concert exit before wrapping with Sabrina Carpenter’s bold SNL monologue. It’s a laugh-out-loud mix of pop culture, relationships, and entertainment that only Jared can deliver.

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Men Can’t Handle Jokes Michelle Wolf - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY Oct 22, 2025

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Jared is joined by comedian Michelle Wolf for a hilarious and insightful talk about comedy, motherhood, and the chaos of social media. They unpack how algorithms shape what comics share online, the unfair scrutiny moms face, and the weird realities of performing for corporate crowds. Michelle also opens up about her Netflix special The Well, sharing how authenticity and storytelling drive her stand-up. From hotel gig horror stories to a game of “What’s the Bit?!,” this episode dives deep into the humor and honesty behind life on and off stage!

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