Such a Match Trailer

Introducing “Such a Match,” an original podcast from J. The Jewish News of Northern California all about old-fashioned Jewish love stories told by the couples themselves.

On “Such a Match,” you’ll hear about hilarious blind dates and endearing marriage proposals, finding love after divorce, dating after 60 and much more.

“Such a Match” debuts Jan. 21, 2025.

Episode Transcript

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Let's face it, we're desperate for good news these days.

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Some happy stories for a change?
Heartwarming stories.
Happily ever after stories.
And the Jews, we really need some good news.
Introducing such a match, a new podcast from Jay, the Jewish News of Northern California,
about finding love the old fashioned way.
What made you put the ad in the Jewish bulletin to begin with?

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Stories told by real couples who met and married thanks to personal ads like these.
January 1999.
Cute writer, seeks leading man.
Are you blind? Are you handsome?
Are you emotionally available?
Single Jewish man, 32, six feet tall.

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Stories about blind dates and Jewish humor.
I said I will reassure you, Ellen, by sending you a more recent photo.
And then I attached a J-Peg of gold in my ear.
And moms who play matchmaker.
I was like, mom, why'd you do that?
You know, this person's never gonna call.
Beyond the love story, you'll get the real story about finding love late in life.

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How old were you at the time?
61.
It's a tough age to go looking for love again.
Yes, women don't flock to your doorstep.
And after divorce.
Were both of you interested in marrying again?
I've been married a couple of times, so my attitude I was gonna do until I got her.
About overcoming loss together.

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She actually passed away on our anniversary.
And the truth about lasting love.
Throughout the day, he just cracks me up.
So for me, that's like everything.
It was the share.
It was so meant to be.
Such a match.
A podcast about Jewish love stories from the ages and pages of Jay.
Coming soon.

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