The JTrain Podcast

Jared Freid

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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!

3D AGO

Jeff Bezos Has A Statue Of His Wife, Brooks Nader Wears A Belt A Top, and Elizabeth Hurley Gives Modeling Tips - POP CULTURE THURSDAY

Jared kicks off the New Year by breaking down celebrity headlines of the week! From Jeff Bezos allegedly commissioning a statue of Lauren Sanchez to Brooks Nader turning a belt into a top, Jared unpacks the absurdity of wealth, beauty standards, and attention economics. He also calls out Elizabeth Hurley’s unrealistic bikini “tips,” dives into Cardi B’s clapbacks, and dissects how Page Six fills slow news weeks. A smart, funny look at celebrity PR strategies, critical thinking, and why pop culture is still so entertaining! Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

36 min
4D AGO

My Mom Does the Hell Outta Xmas ft Caitlin Peluffo

Jared kicks off Chit Chat Wednesday with comedian Caitlin Peluffo, joking about her life as a road warrior and the reality of touring, from romanticizing small towns to surviving bleak winter clubs on comedy club coffee. Caitlin gives a Hallmark-level rundown of her parents’ over-the-top 55+ community Christmas setup, complete with gingerbread villages, reindeer plaques, and stockings with old-school oranges. She also shares why being single is her current glow-up: no emotional management, no long-distance stress, just peace, vibes, and group chats. They wrap with a goofy round of “Flabby or Fab,” shout out to Caitlin’s upcoming shows, and agree that a Zingerman’s sandwich in Ann Arbor is non-negotiable! Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend

39 min
5D AGO

Podcasts Taking New Years Week Off, Being A Millennial, and Tipping Judgement - TICKED OFF TUESDAY

Ticked Off Tuesday kicks off with Jared roasting the podcasts that “took the week off,” declaring Best Of episodes basically a slap in the face when everyone needs comfort-content most. Then he vents about the Paul brothers making an absurd $92 million boxing a pro. His main chaos story is an Orlando show where late arrivals spent eight full minutes loudly ordering drinks mid-set. Listener rants pile on: speakerphone calls on a 7am NYC train, a beloved best friend whose “maximalism” has become full trash ecosystem, and a budget massage place that tried to demand a $20 tip like it was an entry fee. He closes with a very millennial-sounding housing/internet nightmare that turns into a realization: we are forever the test generation, getting whiplash from “your building only has AT&T” to “lol it’s all in the air now.” Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend Support the show & get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code FEATHER at https://www.hero.co Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol with code FEATHER at https://www.nutrafol.com

34 min
6D AGO

Do I Shoot My Shot With My Optometrist?!? - MONDAY MAILBAG

Mailbag Monday lands in the weird, snack-filled limbo between Christmas and New Year’s, and Jared proudly reminds you that while other podcasts are “resting,” Uncle J Train is still clocking in. He tackles a Hallmark-level dilemma about crushing on a cute, ring-free optometrist and how to shoot your shot without turning it into a LinkedIn crime scene. Then he breaks down the “fifth date shut down” question and why silence afterward can actually be a helpful answer for both people. The episode takes a surprisingly sweet turn with a one-year-later follow-up from a listener who finally said “I love you” after a divorce—and it worked—sending Jared into full sentimental mode. It’s equal parts dating advice, gentle pep talk, and holiday-season camaraderie. Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend Support the show & get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code FEATHER at https://www.hero.co Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol with code FEATHER at https://www.nutrafol.com

33 min
12/25/2025

Beckham, Brady, Gisele, JLO and Alix Earle!! - POP CULTURE THURSDAY

On this special episode of the JTrain Podcast, Jared Freid breaks down the week in pop culture, from Brooklyn Beckham’s family drama to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s headline-making relationship, plus updates on Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen. The conversation also hits celebrity love lives and media scrutiny surrounding Ariana Grande, Amy Schumer, Lily Allen, and influencer culture through Alix Earle. With sharp humor and honest takes, Jared explores how fame, social media, and public opinion complicate relationships, whether you’re a global superstar or just living online! Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend Find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/JTRAIN

32 min
12/24/2025

Are You Rich?! ft. Lucas Zelnick - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY

On this Chit Chat Wednesday, Jared sits down with comedian Lukas Zelnick for a hilariously chaotic hang where they start as “not-not friends” and immediately bond over tech hiccups and NYC apartment humblebrags. From Soho loft lore and moving-in-with-a-girlfriend growing pains to the weird psychology of being “the rich kid who owns it,” Lukas breaks down how his background became part of his comedy voice. They get into crowd work vs. polished standup, why timing and the internet changed how comics build an audience, and the pressure of putting out a special before you’re ready. Then Jared caps it all off with a rapid-fire “How Rich Are You?” game that spirals into tuxes, oysters, college allowances, and one extremely rich older brother reveal. It’s comedian shop talk meets playful roasting, with plenty of NYC energy in between. Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend Find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/JTRAIN

34 min
12/23/2025

Christmas Lists, Blow Up Santas, and NYE Parties - TICKED OFF TUESDAY

Ticked Off Tuesday has Jared in full rant mode, opening with gratitude for listeners and a reminder that while other podcasts take the week off, he’s still showing up. He unloads on life’s daily betrayals, from shower doors that spray you with freezing water to laundry bottles that refuse to clearly say “detergent.” Holiday gripes follow, including blow up lawn decorations that now feel like jump scares and Christmas playlists that desperately need a separation of church hymns and pop bangers. Listener complaints pile on with gift list anxiety, impossible parking situations, parents who can’t hear through AirPods, and ads for New Year’s Eve parties happening nowhere near you. Jared closes by spiraling into the modern misery of geo targeted FOMO and pitching a very specific, very pricey single person New Year’s Eve dinner that honestly might work. Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend Support the show & get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code FEATHER at https://www.hero.co Download the DraftKings Casino app now & enter code FEATHER for 500 FREE spins @ https://www.draftkings.com/mobileapps

32 min
12/22/2025

My Boyfriend Won't Spend Christmas With Me! Help! - MONDAY MAILBAG

Mailbag Monday has Jared holding the line through the holidays and diving into three juicy listener dilemmas. He cheers a fifth date move that involves designing a full on comedy show invite, reminding daters there’s no “too much” when you’re simply acting on your feelings. Then he tackles a tougher one: a two and a half year relationship stalled by a Christmas shutdown, explaining why holidays are sneaky relationship litmus tests and why this deserves a real sit down conversation. Finally, he breaks down a rom com adjacent crush on a taken guy, separating intuition from delusion and explaining why flirting from a relationship is its own dangerous vibe. It’s classic Jared, empathetic, blunt, and oddly comforting when dating gets messy. Jared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.com Check out his new book! 👉 Preorder Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend Support the show & get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code FEATHER at https://www.hero.co Download the DraftKings Casino app now & enter code FEATHER for 500 FREE spins @ https://www.draftkings.com/mobileapps

32 min

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Jared Freid

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4.8

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4,725 Ratings

My go to podcast!

11/12/2025

Dmoons01

Loooove mailbag Monday and Thursday episode! Been a big fan of Jared since Bachelor pod days, then Uup. Love these daily episodes!
Need new producer

12/25/2025

Jens312810

I miss this pod. I have been listening to Jtrain since the days when he would do the “area code” system and used to ring a bell for “female emails” because most emails were from guys. Now I don’t even listen. He needs a new producer to help him get a better structure. The show needs consistent guests and not just ones who talk about behind the scenes of comedy. Also, I was so excited for the behind the scenes YouTubes but the editing (or lack thereof) makes them so boring and V’s dynamic with Jared’s parents is uncomfortable to witness. Jared is an amazing talent and I hope that he gets a new producer. I still love coffee with jtrain. Best podcast!
Burping & Hiccuping… on Mic

11/18/2025

Ihyhf

Please stop burping and hiccuping on mic… at least edit these parts out of the podcast. I’m sure you can control your breath, or eating/drinking habits until you’re finished recording an episode. You burp and/or hiccup on every episode, and it sounds gross to hear this from my headphones while working. Thanks!
Light hearted and funny!

11/03/2025

nck in the mountains

Need a pick me up? It's like listening to an old friend, funny off the cuff and relatable

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!