My Boyfriend Stopped Paying His Share Of The Rent! Help! - MONDAY MAILBAG - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid
Mailbag Monday from London! Jared Freid is coming to you from across the pond to dive into two spicy listener dilemmas that hit close to home. First up: a woman questions the financial and emotional labor in her relationship after covering her boyfriend’s expenses for years. Should she finally ask him to contribute, or is it too late to fix the imbalance? Then, a listener wonders if being on his ex’s Close Friends list is an invitation or an unspoken boundary he's violating. Jared breaks down the subtext, the etiquette, and what it means to be “accidentally” watching thirst traps. Tune in for honest advice, plenty of laughs, and some classic JTrain perspective from London!Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors!Support the show and get 50% off plus free shipping on your first Factor box. Use code JTRAIN50OFF at https://www.factormeals.com/JTRAIN50OFF
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Bezos Wedding Anger, Kardashians Invite Themselves, and What’s Wrong with the Summer House Ladies? - POP CULTURE THURSDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid
On this week’s Pop Culture Thursday, Jared dives into the wedding spectacle of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, exploring how wealth influences public perception. He weighs in on Rachel Ray’s recent controversies, Melinda Gates’ reflections on her marriage, and Todd Chrisley’s prison drama with Rick Singer. Plus, Jared shares hilarious travel tales from Portugal and reacts to Amanda Batula’s strong stance on prenups. With his signature blend of humor and insight, Jared unpacks the week’s wildest headlines! From Kelly Ripa’s show antics to billionaire blowouts. This episode is a mix of hot gossip, personal stories, and smart observations you won’t want to miss!
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WORST Shoe Trends with Josh Gondelman - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid
On this Chit Chat Wednesday episode of the JTrain Podcast, Jared welcomes comedian, friend, and underrated sneakerhead Josh Gondelman to the show. They dive into Josh’s new YouTube special Positive Reinforcement, discussing what it means to be the “old guy in the room” and how aging has shifted their perspectives in comedy. Josh shares stories about co-hosting a white noise podcast designed to help people fall asleep, complete with bedtime-friendly chit chat and zero food talk. The two also swap thoughts on the current comedy scene, the perils of early internet oversharing, and how online criticism has changed. They wrap the episode with a hilarious breakdown of the five worst shoe trends, from cooked Air Force 1s to Crocs and tech-bro sneakers. It’s sharp, silly, and surprisingly heartfelt. Don’t forget to check out Josh’s special!
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Being "Busy", Buckets Instead Of Toilets, and A Year's Supply Of Pancakes - TICKED OFF TUESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid
It’s Ticked Off Tuesday and Jared is coming in hot from sunny Portugal (in spirit). This week’s gripes include geography snobs nitpicking Connecticut towns, a landlord who thinks a Home Depot bucket is a toilet replacement, and a 5K race that rewarded victory with... six pancake coupons. Jared also roasts email evaders and golf cart speed demons mowing down frogs like it’s a twisted version of Mario Kart. Plus, big tour news and a brand-new hour of comedy on the way. Tune in for righteous complaints, sharp takes, and all the cathartic laughs you didn’t know you needed.
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My Boyfriend Makes A Lot Of Money! What do I do? - MONDAY MAILBAG - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid
On this week’s Mailbag Monday, Jared dives headfirst into your juiciest dilemmas with his signature blend of empathy, sass, and straight-up truth. By the time you’re listening, he’ll be sipping iced coffee somewhere fabulous in Portugal but right now, he’s serving piping hot advice. This week, a listener spirals after learning her boyfriend makes over a million a year (and insists on paying for everything), another is trying to keep her unhinged brother-in-law away from her daughter’s birthday party, and Jared settles the debate on whether counter-service dates are an unforgivable offense. It’s real talk, hard truths, and hilarious insights from your favorite podcast confidante. Tune in, share the show, and let Jared whisper the truth in your ear, with love, of course!
The JTrain Podcast is hosted by comic Jared Freid and great comedian guests as they read listener emails and answer questions about everything from hooking up and dating apps to relationships and post-grad problems. Every Monday!
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