The JTrain Podcast

Updated: 08 Oct 2025 • 1146 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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We’re joined this week by money expert Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, also known as The Fiscal Femme, to make finance feel more human and a little fun. Ashley introduces her concept of “money parties,” judgment-free check-ins that help couples replace surprise arguments with calm, productive talks about spending and saving

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Jared checks in from Los Angeles for another Ticked Off Tuesday, ready to turn everyday annoyances into comedy gold. First up is the chaos of calling his parents, where a simple “hello” takes a full minute, and his mom somehow “merges” calls she can’t even answer properly. Then it’s on to breakfast at a very L.A. café,

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 Jared checks in from Los Angeles for Mailbag Monday, hiccup and all, and dives into two juicy advice emails. First up, a 33-year-old New Yorker ditched Pilates for a regular gym to meet men, and Jared gently argues for joy over geography: build community where you actually like being, then let that tribe expand your d

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New Rose Rehash! Listen to Jared's full recap here 👉 https://youtu.be/pnwsiYV7PMk In this episode, Jared brings his signature Bachelor Scream from Instagram straight to YouTube and follows it up with a full Golden Bachelor recap. This week’s episode is extra special. Jared makes his debut on the show as part of the bi

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This week on Pop Culture Thursday, Jared unpacks Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s marriage, a fashion face-off between Lauren Sanchez and Sydney Sweeney, and Barron Trump’s surprising date. Jared also covers Lionel Richie’s book talk flop, Taylor Swift’s viral wedding speech, Selena Gomez’s understated nuptials, and Jay

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Jared Freid sits down with Rory Uphold, author of A Final Girl’s Guide to the Horrors of Dating. They dive into the challenges of modern dating, from awkward app encounters to the importance of accountability and self-worth in relationships. Rory explains how the “final girl” of horror films mirrors the resilience need

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