This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared dives into the emotional chaos of evolving friendships and frustrating family dynamics. One listener feels stuck playing the “Single Entertainment” in her friend group, even though she’s now in a serious relationship and wonders if it’s time to stop laughing off the teasing. Another writes in about the mountin…

In this episode of the Pop Culture Thursday, Jared dives into various pop culture topics, including Olivia Rodrigo's initiative to provide therapy for her band, the dynamics of celebrity relationships, and the impact of touring on artists' mental health. The conversation also touches on Jessica Simpson's weight loss journey, Kelly Clarkson's vocal …

This week, Jared is joined by the Filth Queen herself, Steph Tolev, fresh off the release of her new Netflix special Filth Queen. They get real about the chaos of promoting comedy in the age of thirsty DMs, slow algorithms, and people who still haven't watched the special (but weirdly want to hook up). Steph opens up about her long-distance relatio…

It’s a Ticked Off Tuesday, and Jared is coming to you from London to read your latest complaints. One listener’s airport routine is wrecked by outdated TSA scanners that turn every trip into a 2006 tech strip-down. Another is spiraling at Pilates thanks to a playlist full of moody breakup ballads. A neighborhood flooded with missing pet posters has…

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 imb…

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 f…

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 abou…

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 mo…

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 o…

On this Pop Culture Thursday, Jared is coming to you from foggy London Town and diving into the latest celebrity headlines with all the charm of a comedian hopped up on room service espresso!! He breaks down Taylor Swift’s surprise appearance at Travis Kelce’s Tight Ends & Friends concert and how it became the ultimate jackpot for clueless boyfrien…

This week on Chit Chat Wednesday, Jared is joined by comedian and friend Hannah Dickinson for a hilariously honest convo about anxiety, career confusion, and why Zoloft just might be the New York City vitamin. They dive into social media-fueled existential spirals, the mystery of nepo babies dominating Cannes panels, and what it means to feel “behi…

It’s Ticked Off Tuesday, and Jared is coming in hot from Huntsville, Alabama, with a full tank of complaint,s his and yours. He kicks things off with hotel small talk gone sideways and the lack of a universal “all-off” button to avoid stove-related anxiety spirals. Then it's listener gripe time: Delta’s absurd gift card policy, a human sprinkler in…

It’s Mailbag Monday on the JTrain Podcast, and Jared is coming to you from Huntsville, Alabama, with two wildly different listener dilemmas! First, how do you win over a hard-to-impress mom when meeting the boyfriend’s family for the first time? (Hint: ditch the gag gifts and bring flowers) Then it’s on to a heated debate: just how big should a Fro…

It’s a Pop Culture Thursday on the JTrain Podcast, and Jared kicks things off with Barbra Streisand’s “penetration” memoir moment (yep, you read that right). From there, he dives into the absurdities of reality TV, Lindsay Hubbard bringing her baby to the Summer House, and the hilariously overhyped “epic” birthday party for North West. Jason Isaacs…

It’s Chit Chat Wednesday on The JTrain Podcast, and Jared welcomes back fan-favorite and fellow rant enthusiast Nathan Macintosh. The two comedians dive headfirst into a swirl of hilarious grievances, from subway etiquette and garbage man envy to the terrifying rise of AI and shrinking studio spaces at ESPN. Jared plugs Nathan’s stand-up special Do…

It’s Ticked Off Tuesday on and Jared is broadcasting from the “presidential suite” of a Pittsburgh boutique hotel, complete with two shower heads that can’t even hit him at the same time. He kicks off the episode with his complaint, then dives into listener gripes: from the Delta One Lounge failing to serve almond milk (the Beyoncé of alt-milks), t…

It’s Mailbag Monday, and Jared is answering two juicy listener emails with the honesty only a stranger can give. First up: a woman stuck in a “great on paper” relationship with a guy who’s already calling dibs in their mutual friend group, even though she’s just not feeling it. Jared breaks down how to end things gracefully and preserve your social…

It’s Pop Culture Thursday on The JTrain Podcast, and Jared is rifling through the latest page six drama, starting with Travis Kelce’s barely-visible tour book and how one unhinged Swiftie turned it into breaking news. Then, Jared unpacks the Billy Ray Cyrus family feud: his son Trace publicly calls him “evil” for skipping Mammy’s funeral (yes, Mamm…

It’s Chit Chat Wednesday on The JTrain Podcast, and Jared sits down with friend and professional organizer-to-the-stars, Summer Rose of Star Organizers. Fresh off helping Jared with his move to Delray Beach, Summer shares her secrets for stress-free moving, from coordinating junk removal to making clutter disappear like magic. They dive into emotio…

It’s Ticked Off Tuesday on The JTrain Podcast - your weekly dose of righteous complaining with comedian Jared Freid. This episode tackles it all: pushy realtors trying to delegate apartment showings, hotels serving boxed wine at “happy hour,” partners who take out the wrong AirPod when you're talking to them, and the infuriating lack of clear bathr…

It’s Mailbag Monday, and Jared is coming to you live from sunny Delray, Florida - new city, same brutal honesty! This week, Jared unpacks a listener’s post-hookup heartbreak that has all the elements of a rom-com gone rogue: historic walking dates, roses from the guy’s own garden, and... a breakup text 24 hours later?! He dives deep into the confus…

It’s Pop Culture Thursday, and Jared is coming to you hot from a Chelsea hotel room with a fresh roundup of unhinged headlines. From Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater-infused soap (yes, really) to Bethenny Frankel’s thong bikini drama and mysteriously supportive daughter, the stories are as wild as ever. Jared dives into listener-submitted gems, including…

It’s a very Freid episode of the JTrain Podcast - or should we say “Fried”? Jared welcomes hilarious comedian Nora Fried (no relation, just vibes) for a laugh-packed Chit Chat Wednesday! The two dive into NYC dating drama, dating apps that feel like startup cults, Sex and the City takes (and takes on And Just Like That), love candles, pink bathroom…

This week on Ticked Off Tuesday, Jared unloads on everything from Branzino overload to manipulative TikTok food reviews. He rants about why hotel alarm clocks should come with a reset button, questions the credibility of viral restaurant critiques, and defends the honor of the 10,000 steps goal even if it did start as a marketing stunt. A listener …

It’s Mailbag Monday on the JTrain Podcast, where Jared Freid answers listener emails with honesty, insight, and just enough humor to keep things moving! This week, Jared reflects on dating dynamics, what it means when someone might be on the spectrum, and how to have hard conversations in relationships. He also shares thoughts on self-diagnosis, bo…

In this episode of the JTrain podcast, host Jared Fried dives into the latest pop culture headlines, discussing Kelly Ripa's candid comments about being an empty nester, a billionaire's unusual advocacy for ostriches, Spencer Pratt's defense of his wife Heidi Montag against online trolls, Diana Agron's accent controversy, Brad Pitt's remarks on his…

Jared chats with Jaz Zepatos about millennial movies and pop punk culture! They explore the nostalgia surrounding classic films like The Terminator, discuss the impact of anxiety on comedians while on the road, and reflect on the evolution of scary movies. The conversation also delves into the challenges of engaging audiences in the streaming era a…

Jared dives into a variety of complaints ranging from personal grievances to listener submissions. He discusses the nuances of friendship expectations, the insensitivity of targeted ads, and the fatigue surrounding celebrity stunts, particularly those of Tom Cruise! The conversation also touches on the emotional responses to sports victories, the s…

This week, Jared dives into your burning dating dilemmas and keeps it real with his signature humor and insight. Also! Happy Monday and Memorial Day! Summer’s officially here, so let’s kick it off right with some juicy Mailbag Monday questions. First up: A listener’s stuck in a long-term FWB situation with a piano-playing guy who’s mysteriously hes…

It’s Pop Culture Thursday on the JTrain Podcast! Jared breaks down the week’s wildest celebrity stories with sharp wit and signature sarcasm. From Travis Kelce’s shirtless Miami moment and nickname “Big Yeti,” to Kourtney Kardashian’s take on school being “outdated,” Jared unpacks the headlines through the lens of body image, parenting pressure, an…

It’s a hilarious and heartfelt Chit Chat Wednesday as Jared Freid sits down with comedian Eric Neumann, fresh off the release of his brand-new YouTube special, Almost Engaged. Together, they dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of love, heartbreak, and the comedy that comes from it all. Eric opens up about his not-quite engagement and the rea…

This week’s Ticked Off Tuesday is full of high-stakes complaints from a breakfast wrap betrayal to a lighting company leaving someone lit up for all the wrong reasons. Jared reads your most frustrating TOTs and shares one of his own: a restaurant review disguised as a love letter to the perfect bite (and an ode to not boarding the SS Disgusting). A…

In this Mailbag Monday, Jared tackles everything from missed Bumble matches to elliptical-based sexual tension! First up: a listener questions whether a snack-fetching coworker could be “the one” after a swipe-right gone nowhere. Jared offers a masterclass in modern flirting, complete with “comment bait” strategies and a PSA on not falling in love …

It’s Pop Culture Thursday, and Jared is breaking down the wildest celebrity stories of the week. From the curious case of Bill Belichick and Jordan Hudson’s headline-making relationship to Justin Bieber’s absurd new phone case, Jared explores the weird, the dramatic, and the downright hilarious corners of fame. He also unpacks Jamie Lee Curtis’s ho…

It’s Chit Chat Wednesday on the JTrain Podcast, and Jared is joined by the hilarious Zach Zimmerman, comedian, storyteller, and creator of the must-watch YouTube special Surprise Me. Zach opens up about growing up evangelical, coming out, and the evolving relationship with his family, all of which are explored in his deeply personal and laugh-out-l…

It's Ticked Off Tuesday on the JTrain Podcast with Jared Freid, and the complaints are rolling in! A listener is fed up with paying $5 for iced coffee filled with giant ice cubes and barely any coffee. An airline crew member is furious that KCM security perks are being taken away because a few coworkers couldn't leave their knives and 🌱 at home. An…

This week's Mailbag Monday has it all! Workplace hookups, marriage drama, and unwanted attention at dinner parties. Jared dives into a spicy email from a listener who hooked up with a coworker on a business trip, oh, and they're both married with kids! What started as flirtation turned into a secret connection, but now she’s wondering if he’s in it…

This week’s Pop Culture Thursday is stacked from the red carpet to the roast stage! First up: Jared dives into Kylie Jenner’s viral Met Gala moment, where her stilettos left her screaming in pain. He riffs on the absurdity of Page Six headlines, the chaotic glamour of the Met, and the culture of clickbait that feeds it all. Then it's onto the roast…

We got Anthony DeVito on the podcast! He's taping a Comedy Special this Friday, May 9! Check it out! They explore the pressure comedians face to constantly create content in a world obsessed with social media clips. From open mic sets to $50 ticketed shows, they break down what audiences expect and what comics deliver. Jared and Anthony joke about …

It’s Ticked Off Tuesday, and Jared is fired up! First, he tackles his frustration: PIZZA! Jared complains that the specialty pizzas at Jimmy V’s in Raleigh are overly complicated, with too many aggressive or niche ingredients that make them hard to order solo. He wishes restaurants offered more balanced, gently creative options or solo-sized portio…

This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared helps three listeners facing big emotional crossroads. First, a newly single 37-year-old is reeling after learning her ex-husband is dating a 23-year-old Czech bombshell. She doesn’t want him back, but the jealousy is real, and the Instagram spiral is worse. Jared offers perspective on comparison, confidence, …

Jared dives into the latest pop culture drama! From Bill Belichick’s much-younger girlfriend quietly amassing a real estate empire to Hailey Bieber catching heat for allegedly copying Selena Gomez (again)👀 Jared unpacks the financial power plays behind celebrity relationships, questions the narrative around Kim Kardashian’s son testing the influenc…

It’s Chit Chat Wednesday on the JTrain Podcast, and Jared is joined by comedian Steven Rogers, whose new special Half of We is out now and packed with sharp, heartfelt jokes, especially a standout bit at the end that Jared calls a classic. They talk about the world of clean comedy, including Steven’s experience opening for Brian Regan, how audience…

Uncle JTrain is back with your funniest, most relatable rants! First up: Jared sounds off on the awkward new open-door body scanners at LaGuardia Airport Why are they making us stand like we’re auditioning for a weird dance troupe?! Then, a listener writes in furious over the broken self-checkout system at stores. Why are we still waiting for someo…

On this episode of the JTrain Podcast, Jared Fried brings his signature mix of humor and honesty to a fresh batch of listener emails!! First up, a woman caught in a tricky post-divorce situation seeks advice after her best friend’s ex-husband reaches out with a seemingly harmless text. Should she have responded at all? Then, Jared weighs in on the …

On this Pop Culture Thursday, Jared dives into this week’s juiciest celebrity gossip and trending news stories! From JoJo Siwa’s candid comments on her evolving sexuality to Penn Badgley's honest reflections on dating Blake Lively during Gossip Girl, no headline is off limits. Jared weighs in on Dave Portnoy's new relationship reveal, the internet'…

Jared is joined by Saturday Night Live cast member and stand-up comedian Devon Walker for their first-ever sit-down, and it’s instant chemistry. The two dive deep into what it’s like performing stand-up on the college comedy circuit, share hilarious stories from their campus gigs, and unpack why college audiences can be both the easiest and trickie…

It's another Ticked Off Tuesday on the JTrain Podcast, and Jared is here to gripe right alongside you. This week, he dives headfirst into a full platter of pet peeves from the infuriatingly vague Hinge prompt responses that say nothing, to the sad state of non-alcoholic drink options when you’re out and about in NYC. Ever had a Diet Coke from the b…

This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared serves up hot takes and heartfelt advice to help you navigate the wild world of dating and stadium seating. First, a listener is spiraling after their friend matched with their longtime neighbor crush on Hinge… Is it still worth shooting your shot when your confidence takes a hit? Then, a thoughtful 28-year-ol…

Pop Culture Thursday! This week Jared dives into the clickiest headlines from Kacey Musgraves’ horniness going viral to a wild family revelation involving Steven Tyler, a rock concert hookup, and a paternity surprise years in the making. Yep, Liv and Mia might have a new sister, and Jared’s got thoughts. He breaks down the timing, the fallout, and …