U Up?

Comedy
**U Up?**

U Up? is the definitive modern dating podcast presented by Betches co-founder Jordana Abraham and comedian Jared Freid, where they discuss their take on the ebbs and flows of the crazy dating world we live in. From interpreting dating app interactions and weird sexual encounters, to defining the relationship and everything in between – they’re here to make sure you don’t die alone. For more fun dating commentary, polls, and bonus content, follow @u.up.podcast on Instagram. Become a friend (with benefits) of the podcast and subscribe to receive early release and ad-free versions of all our new episodes, plus bonus subscriber-only episodes. To sign up and become a friend (with benefits) today head to: subscribe.betches.com

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Latest Episodes:

Would You Let Your Ex Officiate Your Wedding to Your New Husband? Oct 21, 2026

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Jordana and Jared learn that Tobey Maguire officiated his ex-wife’s wedding just weeks after finalizing their divorce, and they debate whether it’s sweet or just super weird. They then help a newly married listener who can’t fall asleep without listening to a podcast while her husband needs complete silence! J&J also answer questions about how to define the relationship and whether accepting a free drink while in a relationship is a red flag or a dealbreaker.

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Can Friendship Breakups Be Fixed in Therapy? ft. Esther Perel Oct 16, 2026

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Esther Perel is back to join Jordana and Jared to talk about AI girlfriends, if using AI to write a love letter is dishonest, and the real reason we are choosing our phones over in-person connection. J&J and Esther talk about friendship breakups and whether going to therapy with your friend will help. Plus, we get Esther Perel’s take on chores in the home. Does she end up agreeing with J&J’s dating advice?!

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My Mother-in-Law Stalks My Husband’s Ex and Keeps Comparing Me to Her Oct 14, 2026

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This week, J&J learn that Hinge is banning screenshots, and they question whether this is good for dating or helps cheaters get away with it! They Jordana and Jared see a man who posted his divorce announcement with a thoughtful, brief FAQ and discuss whether all breakups should have posts like these. They then discuss if it’s weird to keep a list of everyone you’ve slept with, whether single friends should be invited to couples nights, and if it’s petty to refuse to treat your ex’s new baby. Lastly, they discuss being compared to an ex by your husband’s family and how many football leagues are too many to be apart of?!

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My BF Asked His Ex-Wife for Her Engagement Ring Back, What an ICK Oct 09, 2026

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Jared and Jordana are learning about Instagram’s new blur feature for “soft launching” couples in their new segment, Are U Up to Date? They then answer a listener’s email about asking for an engagement ring back after years of marriage and whether it’s petty or prudent. Lastly, they help an unsure listener who doesn’t want a second big wedding, but her new fiancé, who has never been married, wants a big wedding to celebrate his family’s Chinese wedding traditions.

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I Thought We Were in Love, But Then He Listed 20 Reasons to Break Up! Oct 07, 2026

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Jordana and Jared are reading through a listener’s breakup texts, and the list of reasons to end it is long! A cozy cabin weekend in the woods was not as romantic as she thought, with complaints about restaurant choices, what time to go to the farmers market, and feeling judged for her kinks. J&J also get into the latest dating news, from Margot Robbie taking her husband’s last name after nearly 10 years of marriage to a $10 NYC dating photo booth that matches strangers using question surveys. Lastly, they get into family-related red flag dealbreakers, including a boyfriend who texts his girlfriend’s mom, a family that keeps the TV on all day, and if refusing to try your partner’s mom’s food is a dealbreaker.

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Can Your Marriage Survive Living With Your Parents? ft Heather McMahan Oct 02, 2026

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Heather McMahan joins Jordana & Jared to talk about living with her mom after becoming a newlywed and getting fired from the Ryder Cup! She talks about how meeting her husband in a gay bar made her feel love at first sight, and she shares her direct advice on how to pick a life partner! Lastly, they help give advice to a newly married couple with a baby on how to navigate living with their parents while being new parents themselves!

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My Boyfriend Has a High-Conflict Baby Mama – Help! Sep 30, 2026

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It’s a rapid fire episode with 10 relationship questions from YOU, the listeners. Jordana and Jared answer questions about how long is too long to go without sex or a marriage proposal! They discuss whether high-drama baby mamas are worth it long-term, how to split chores at home, and how to combine finances. They also discuss trips, from honeymoons to splitting visits with the in-laws for the holidays, and how both can be stressful to plan! Lastly, they get into relationships outside your marriage and whether you can come back from emotional cheating or not. It’s a spicy rapid fire episode you don’t want to miss!

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She's Older, He's Younger: Is a 7-Year Age Gap Too Much? Sep 25, 2026

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It’s autumn, and Jordana & Jared are challenging their listeners to put down their phones, get out of the house, and talk to people! They then get into questions from you and decide if secretly hiding your partner’s ugly clothes is petty or prudent. Or just helpful?! Lastly, they help a woman decide whether or not to make a move on a guy 7 years her junior. Does age really matter?

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My Husband Used AI to Write Me a Birthday Card! Sep 23, 2026

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Jordana discovers her husband used an AI chat to help him write her birthday card, and she has some feelings about whether a love letter still counts when chat gpt edits it for you! Jared and Jordana then get into listener questions, answering a woman who found her husband texting an ex, whether busking on NYC streets is a red flag, and whether asking for a number before a date means something or if it’s okay to keep the chat on hinge. They also discuss Jared’s comedy special and how getting a message from David Schwimmer, yes, Ross Geller, was a career highlight!

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