The JTrain Podcast

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Surviving Online with Brendan Sagalow - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid Jul 30, 2025

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It’s Chit Chat Wednesday, and Jared is coming to you from Bloomington, Indiana, with comedian and friend Brendan Sagalow. They dive right in by roasting each other’s podcast names (is “SAG Daddy Da Pod” genius or insane?)😂 and debating the day Brendan will finally quit podcasting, Lennon-style, from a Disney resort. The two riff on the bizarre power of internet trolls, the thin line between influencer fame and hate-watching, and why Brendan’s special Thin Lips opens with a rap video that’s both hilarious and mildly threatening. They also get into the weird world of TikTok “positivity” creators, the saga of the cheating CEO on the kiss cam, and what it would take to redeem your public image after a viral scandal (hint: coach youth hockey and grow a beard). Of course, there’s a game of “Would You Rather?” involving ill-fitting underwear, bad dinners, and farting on planes. It’s equal parts comedy, chaos, and real talk about surviving online in 2025!

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Delay Alerts, Cheating Husband Story, and Pregnant Parking - TICKED OFF TUESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid Jul 29, 2025

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Jared is here from Bloomington, Indiana, ready to co-sign your pettiest complaints and maybe even make them worse (in a good way). This week, he dives into the viral CEO cheating scandal at a Coldplay concert, because nothing screams New England drama like getting caught on the kiss cam. Jared rants about self-appointed TikTok “reporters” and the internet’s obsession with schadenfreude, while also sharing why this whole saga just makes him sad. Listener gripes include the absurdity of 45-minute train delays that never actually happen, doctors hogging all the close parking spots while nine-month-pregnant women waddle across the lot, and the nerve of people demanding free handmade crafts from a hobbyist. Plus, Jared settles a family debate about whether DMing a comedian is “weird” or just enthusiastic fandom. It’s a full lineup of complaints, laughs, and hot takes you didn’t know you needed.

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Should I ask a guy I dated if we can be friends? - MONDAY MAILBAG - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid Jul 28, 2025

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Mailbag Monday is here, and Jared is fresh from Bloomington, Indiana, ready to dive into your life dilemmas straight from his inbox! This week, he tackles a “petite” dating conundrum: should you keep seeing someone when the sparks (and kisses) just aren’t cutting it? Plus, Jared goes off on a tangent about words, body image, and why no man wants to be called “petite” (spoiler: it hits harder than you think). We also get into the weirdness of offering friendship right after a date, and Jared breaks down how to kindly say “thanks, but no thanks.” Later, a coffee shop drama brews when a listener gets banned from chatting with baristas during a soft opening. Was the owner out of line? Jared’s got thoughts, some strong opinions, and plenty of laughs in between. Sit back, sip your latte, and enjoy another no-filter ride on the JTrain!

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Ozzy Osbourne, Cheating CEO Neighbors, and Gwyneth Paltrow Makes Eggs - POP CULTURE THURSDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid Jul 24, 2025

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It’s a Pop Culture Thursday and Jared’s coming to you straight from LA! He riffs on headlines from Page Six, including Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy, the viral “Coldplay affair,” and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Marvel-fueled body transformation. Plus, Jared shares behind-the-scenes stories from taping with Jay Shetty and Whitney Cummings, rants about Meghan Markle’s Netflix deal, and gives his thoughts on Gwyneth Paltrow’s lips. All that, plus a plug for Brea shows and his diary-style Patreon ep tomorrow!

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Friendship Drama Is Real! with Courtney Michelle - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid Jul 23, 2025

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Comedian Courtney Michelle joins Jared on this episode of the JTrain Podcast to talk about her one-woman sketch show Whirlwind of Girlhood, a mix of comedy, music, and real-life dating stories. They dive into her journey from West Virginia to LA to Nashville, and how her viral friendship videos are inspired by her own experiences. Courtney opens up about shifting relationship goals, the pressure to live your best single life, and the politics of friendship tiers. She and Jared also bond over Delray, Florida, and play a hilarious round of “Friend or Foe.” This is a fun, honest convo about dating, identity, and finding your voice through comedy.

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Airplane Seats, Driving Waves, and Resetting My Car - TICKED OFF TUESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid Jul 22, 2025

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It’s a safe space to complain on this week’s Ticked Off Tuesday! Jared reads through your gripes, from waiting 30 minutes for a basic coffee thanks to a trainee takeover, to losing a window seat to an entitled airplane squatter. One listener shares the nightmare of failing an emissions test twice despite driving a plug-in hybrid, while another fumes over the lack of a thank-you wave in post–holiday traffic. Whether it’s car drama, travel rage, or coffee shop chaos, Jared’s here to validate your petty (but valid) frustrations!

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How Do I Tell My Friends To Stop Asking About My Single Life? - MONDAY MAILBAG - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid Jul 21, 2025

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It’s Mailbag Monday on the JTrain Podcast, and Jared is diving into three juicy listener dilemmas! One emailer grapples with lingering feelings for an ex-turned-best-friend she cut off for the sake of her engagement, is one final convo warranted, or is silence the closure? Another listener is sick of the judgment for being single at 30 and wants advice on how to shut down the nosey questions. And finally, a Bahamas getaway turns into Love Island chaos when one flirty vacation hookup goes cold, should she shoot her shot or leave it on read? Jared breaks it all down with his signature mix of empathy and laughs!

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Alison Brie cuts Dave Franco's Toenails in Public and MORE Pop Culture News - POP CULTURE THURSDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid Jul 17, 2025

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In this episode of the JTrain podcast, host Jared Fried dives into various pop culture stories, including Alison Brie and Dave Franco's toenail incident, Colin Jost's reaction to Scarlett Johansson's success, and Dax Shepard's celebration of Kristen Bell's Emmy nomination. The conversation also touches on Justin Bieber's marriage struggles, Barack and Michelle Obama's divorce rumors, and Joe Rogan's family vacation. Additionally, the episode explores the Kardashian family dynamics, Oprah's comments on Meghan Markle, and Pete Davidson's pregnancy news with Elsie Hewitt, culminating in a discussion about Rob Kardashian's struggles with fame and personal happiness.

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Top Summer BBQ Foods That Can Stay with Alison Leiby - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid Jul 16, 2025

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It’s a Chit Chat Wednesday on the JTrain Podcast, and hilarious comedian Alison Leiby joins Jared for a full-on food and summer vibes episode. They delve into their recent dining experiences, including critiques of short ribs, standout pasta dishes, and reviews of The Grove in Delray Beach and Café Spaghetti in Brooklyn. Jared and Alison debate whether short rib belongs on an airplane menu, and agree it's strictly a winter dish. They also discuss underrated dive bars, like the charmingly weird Sale Inn with a sailboat on the roof. The conversation shifts to BBQ season: what foods need replacing (goodbye, baked beans and potato salad), and what needs upgrading (hello, cabbage slaw and Ruffles). Plus, they rate the best surfaces to walk on barefoot, grass, sand, and shallow water all make the list. Sponsored by Tommy John, the duo also shouts out the importance of stretchy, breathable underwear for summer comfort.

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The New McFlury, Mayo, And Loud Fireworks Spectators - TICKED OFF TUESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid Jul 15, 2025

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In this episode of the TICKED OFF TUESDAY, Jared reads through a fresh batch of hilarious and relatable listener complaints, from 4th of July traffic rage to the chaos of eight baristas being trained at once. Jared shares stories from his holiday weekend in Delray Beach and uses humor to unpack the mental toll of everyday annoyances. One listener vents about getting their window seat stolen on a flight by a smug stranger, while another details the absurd emissions "quest" they’ve been forced into with their plug-in hybrid BMW. There’s also a debate on basic courtesy, like whether a wave of thanks in gridlock is really too much to ask. Jared keeps things light, funny, and therapeutic, turning collective gripes into laughs and moments of clarity. If you've ever felt alone in your petty frustrations, this episode will remind you that you are not alone.

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