The JTrain Podcast

Updated: 09 Jul 2025 • 1093 episodes
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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!

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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 a

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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 One listener’s airport routine is wrecked by outdated TSA scanners that turn every trip into a 2006 tech strip-down.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 floode

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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

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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 s

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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 co

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

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