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:

Better App Conversations Come From Better Prompts Apr 06, 2022

Show notes

Jared and Jordana are reunited in the studio for this week’s episode, and they start out with a recap of Jordana’s honeymoon and a few luxury lounge complaints. Then, Jared fills Jordana in on everything that’s been happening in his dating life, including redownloading the apps and getting tired of them again all in a 3 week span. Later, J&J play a round of Red Flag or Deal Breaker about grocery shopping, self-help books, and unconventional pajamas. Plus, they listen to some of the jingles submitted by audience members.

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Men Picture The Breakup, Women Picture The Wedding Apr 03, 2022

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On this week’s Sunday Special, the emailer asks Jared and Jordana to help her understand what’s happening with her “best guy friend” who said he wanted to try dating her but kept canceling their dates. Is there any truth to their romance or is she just prematurely writing the “Our Story” page? J&J give her a reality check and discuss whether or not men and women can actually be friends if they’re attracted to each other. They finish the episode with a round of J&J’s Final Say about headphone etiquette and dating app pictures.

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The Upside Of A “Failed” 3-Monther Mar 30, 2022

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On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana start with an email from a listener who doesn’t know how to tell her boyfriend that she used to hook up with her coworker. Does he really need to know or is ignorance bliss? The Awkward Sexual Encounter involves canine voyeurism. Later, a U Up? Hotline caller asks why she can’t seem to get past the 3-monther. Finally, J&J wrap up the episode with a round of Red Flag or Deal Breaker about Plan B, abs, and potentially armed robbery.

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Is Ghosting Ever Okay? Mar 27, 2022

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Jared and Jordana are back with another Sunday Special episode, and this week they answer an email from a listener who wants to know if we’ve created a whole other monster by shaming f*ckboys. She tells a story about how a guy she’d only been going out with for a few weeks asked her on a date to break it off. Did he really think this was better than just sending a text? They finish the episode with a round of J&J’s Final Say about mediocre dating app prompts and dating outside your city.

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The Only Dating Rules That Matter Are Your Own Mar 23, 2022

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On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana start out with a discussion about Jordana’s honeymoon plans and their favorite jingles. The first emailer wants to know what the “bare minimum” actually is, and J&J craft an elaborate metaphor comparing dating to apartment hunting. The Awkward Sexual Encounter is a stinker. Later, an emailer asks how she should handle her boyfriend delaying the engagement ring shopping appointment. Is it still romantic if she has to bug him about it? Jared and Jordana finish the episode with a round of Red Flag or Deal Breaker about hairstyles, Apple Watch interfaces, and packing for vacation.

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Temporary Relationships: Every Man’s Dream? Mar 20, 2022

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J&J are back with another Sunday Special, and this week they’re talking about how to date seriously when you travel for work. The emailer submitted screenshots with a guy she was seeing while living in his city for 13 weeks, and it’s pretty clear he’s not interested in extending her stay. How should she bring up her work situation to avoid guys who only see her as a short term hook up? Plus, Jared shares his experiences dating when traveling all the time. Finally, they play a round of J&J’s Final Say about name mix ups and the future of dating.

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Is Instagram The Ultimate Relationship Test? Mar 16, 2022

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Jared and Jordana start this week’s episode with a story about how Jared accidentally ended up on a 2-on-1 date. The first emailer asks if she should break up with her boyfriend or Instagram after a fight over him not posting her to his account. Would his response have been better if she expressed her concerns differently? The Awkward Sexual Encounter is a goose-fueled romcom. Later, a hotline caller asks why women always want to change men. Is he going to have to give up his video games no matter what? J&J finish the episode with a round of Red Flag or Deal Breaker about couples trips, Hinge locations, and credit card roulette.

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Is Sliding Into The DMs Less Creepy When Women Do It? Ft. Taylor Tomlinson Mar 13, 2022

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On this week’s Sunday Special, Jared and Jordana are joined by comedian Taylor Tomlinson to solve dating and chat about her new Netflix special. They start out with a discussion about Taylor’s dating life, mental health journeys, and hate mail. Later, they answer a listener's email about men’s lack of planning skills. Can he really not make a plan or does he just not want to? Plus they discuss whether or not “if he wanted to, he would” is an empowering point of view.

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Is Going On Dates The Same As Dating? Ft. Sebastian Stan & Daisy Edgar-Jones Mar 09, 2022

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On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana start out with a recap of Jordana’s friend’s wedding and a discussion about how men and women look at life stages differently. The first emailer asks if she’s wrong to be turned off by her matches asking for a FaceTime or phone call before the first date. Is this the new normal? The Awkward Sexual Encounter involves some unwanted help from the caller’s mom. Later, a listener asks how to go from first dates to dating. Can you really progress a relationship when you’re only seeing each other once a week? Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones join J&J to chat about their new movie “Fresh” and play a round of Red Flag or Deal Breaker about burner phones and food sharing.

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Is Timing a BS Excuse? Mar 06, 2022

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On this week’s Sunday Special, J&J are breaking down the texts between a listener and a guy she went on a date with while visiting a friend in the city where she plans to move. After a couple weeks of non-stop texting, he sent a text saying he didn’t want to keep talking until she moved. Is it really about timing or was he just not feeling it? They finish the episode with a round of J&J’s Final Say about serial killer jokes and texting chemistry.

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