
574 episodes

U Up? U Up?
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 13.8K Ratings
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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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Crystals, Spells, And WTF Is Up With Jared ft. Kelley Knight
It’s our first Sunday Special of December, and Jordana gifted Jared a tarot reading to kick it off. Kelley Knight, owner of Modern Mystic Shop and recommended tarot reader of the Girls Gotta Eat hosts, joins J&J to read what’s happening with Jared. Guided by questions from Jordana, Kelley pulls cards that predict Jared’s love life. Plus, Kelley pulls an interesting set of cards regarding someone from Jared’s past.
@kelley__knight, @modernmystic_shop
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Your Words Are Like Spells: Cheating, Standards, and Situationships
Now that we’re heading into December, J&J are ushering in F*ck It Season with this week’s episode. The first emailer likes the guy she’s seeing, but after posting him in a Facebook group, she’s a little freaked out. How much weight should she give to strangers in the “Are We Dating The Same Guy” space? The Awkward Encounter is a reminder to up your standards ahead of a first date. Then, the second emailer is stuck in an addictive situationship. J&J give her advice on breaking the cycle before ending the episode with a hygiene edition of “Red Flag or Deal Breaker?” in partnership with Therabreath.
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The Love Of Your Life Is A Teammate, Not A Goalpost Ft. Vir Das
We love a special guest for our Sunday Special and, this week, comedian Vir Das takes a break from his international tour to join J&J in the studio. He walks J&J through his background from India to Nigeria to the US, and how he ended up in comedy. Then, Vir shares the relationship obstacles he overcame, why meeting his wife pre-fame was a key to their bond, and his thoughts on arranged marriages.
@virdas
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‘Tis The Season For Hometown Hookups
It’s Thanksgiving Eve and your favorite dating hosts are reminding you to beware of that holiday hookup text. In this week’s episode, J&J are ready for the holidays to hit full swing. They kick off with a flashback to high school days. The first emailer asks if he’s a f*ckboy, causing Jared to do some self-reflection. Then, the Awkward Encounter goes from a funny story to an off-the-rails comment that leaves Jordana choked up. Next, an emailer needs to know if she’s got a real shot with her best friend ahead of their return home for Thanksgiving. The episode ends with a hygiene edition of “Red Flag or Deal Breaker?” in partnership with Therabreath.
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Ask Jared and Jordana: Subscribers Edition
It’s time for another Benefits episode and, this time, J&J are answering personal questions straight from the subscribers. They give a behind-the-curtain look at their friendship and how the podcast affects their personal lives. Jordana answers questions about her marriage and if Mike would ever come on the pod, followed by Jared revealing more about his dating life, exes, and regrets.
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SOS: Insecurities Are Cockblocking My Dating Life
J&J are back with a Sunday Special, and they’re bringing back a beloved segment! In SOS episodes, rather than reading an email, a listener joins the pod to talk out their issue. This Sunday, Rianna joins J&J to explain how hard dating has been since she returned to the apps for the first time since college. Is it because she’s gained weight? Is it her new city? J&J help her identify non-issues, address a bigger problem they’re foreseeing, and give a homework assignment to get over her dating slump.
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Customer Reviews
My favorite podcast of all time!
Have literally listened to every episode - it is my #1 podcast!!
Scrap SOS
Love the show but I can’t get through the SOS episodes
Graduated, came back for the anniversary
I graduated from U Up? a while ago, but I can’t resist these anniversary episodes! The pod has grown so much 🥲 and I was still laughing out loud for most of the episode.