The JTrain Podcast

It’s a fresh Mailbag Monday, and Jared is tackling two all-too-relatable dilemmas. One listener feels completely overlooked at her brother-in-law’s wedding after wrangling kids and getting excluded from photos. Another is stuck in texting limbo with men who claim to want something serious but never follow through. Jared breaks down what’s really going on and helps listeners navigate mixed signals and family drama!

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It's Pop Culture Thursday! Jared breaks down movie sequel news like My Best Friend’s Wedding, shares celebrity gossip from Gwyneth Paltrow to Justin Bieber, and offers a refreshingly honest look at his own comedy journey. Jared reflects on advice from Jamie Lee Curtis, Hulk Hogan’s complex legacy, and Pamela Anderson’s rumored romance with Liam Neeson?! With his signature humor, he also recaps Bachelor in Paradise and expl...

It’s Chit Chat Wednesday, and Jared is coming to you from Bloomington, Indiana, with comedian and friend Brendan Sagalow. They dive right in by roasting each other’s podcast names (is “SAG Daddy Da Pod” genius or insane?)😂 and debating the day Brendan will finally quit podcasting, Lennon-style, from a Disney resort. The two riff on the bizarre power of internet trolls, the thin line between influencer fame and hate-watchi...

Jared is here from Bloomington, Indiana, ready to co-sign your pettiest complaints and maybe even make them worse (in a good way). This week, he dives into the viral CEO cheating scandal at a Coldplay concert, because nothing screams New England drama like getting caught on the kiss cam. Jared rants about self-appointed TikTok “reporters” and the internet’s obsession with schadenfreude, while also sharing why this whole sa...

Mailbag Monday is here, and Jared is fresh from Bloomington, Indiana, ready to dive into your life dilemmas straight from his inbox! This week, he tackles a “petite” dating conundrum: should you keep seeing someone when the sparks (and kisses) just aren’t cutting it? Plus, Jared goes off on a tangent about words, body image, and why no man wants to be called “petite” (spoiler: it hits harder than you think). We also get in...

It’s a Pop Culture Thursday and Jared’s coming to you straight from LA! He riffs on headlines from Page Six, including Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy, the viral “Coldplay affair,” and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Marvel-fueled body transformation. Plus, Jared shares behind-the-scenes stories from taping with Jay Shetty and Whitney Cummings, rants about Meghan Markle’s Netflix deal, and gives his thoughts on Gwyneth Paltrow’s lips. All that...

Comedian Courtney Michelle joins Jared on this episode of the JTrain Podcast to talk about her one-woman sketch show Whirlwind of Girlhood, a mix of comedy, music, and real-life dating stories. They dive into her journey from West Virginia to LA to Nashville, and how her viral friendship videos are inspired by her own experiences. Courtney opens up about shifting relationship goals, the pressure to live your best single li...

It’s a safe space to complain on this week’s Ticked Off Tuesday! Jared reads through your gripes, from waiting 30 minutes for a basic coffee thanks to a trainee takeover, to losing a window seat to an entitled airplane squatter. One listener shares the nightmare of failing an emissions test twice despite driving a plug-in hybrid, while another fumes over the lack of a thank-you wave in post–holiday traffic. Whether it’s ca...

It’s Mailbag Monday on the JTrain Podcast, and Jared is diving into three juicy listener dilemmas! One emailer grapples with lingering feelings for an ex-turned-best-friend she cut off for the sake of her engagement, is one final convo warranted, or is silence the closure? Another listener is sick of the judgment for being single at 30 and wants advice on how to shut down the nosey questions. And finally, a Bahamas getaway...

In this episode of the JTrain podcast, host Jared Fried dives into various pop culture stories, including Alison Brie and Dave Franco's toenail incident, Colin Jost's reaction to Scarlett Johansson's success, and Dax Shepard's celebration of Kristen Bell's Emmy nomination. The conversation also touches on Justin Bieber's marriage struggles, Barack and Michelle Obama's divorce rumors, and Joe Rogan's family vacation. Additi...

It’s a Chit Chat Wednesday on the JTrain Podcast, and hilarious comedian Alison Leiby joins Jared for a full-on food and summer vibes episode. They delve into their recent dining experiences, including critiques of short ribs, standout pasta dishes, and reviews of The Grove in Delray Beach and Café Spaghetti in Brooklyn. Jared and Alison debate whether short rib belongs on an airplane menu, and agree it's strictly a winter...

In this episode of the TICKED OFF TUESDAY, Jared reads through a fresh batch of hilarious and relatable listener complaints, from 4th of July traffic rage to the chaos of eight baristas being trained at once. Jared shares stories from his holiday weekend in Delray Beach and uses humor to unpack the mental toll of everyday annoyances. One listener vents about getting their window seat stolen on a flight by a smug stranger, ...

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 mounting pressure from her in-laws, who expect her husband to cat-sit all summer de...

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 health challenges, and the latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance...

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 relationship with a cruise ship pianist- yes, really - and the wild origin story of...

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 one listener feeling like they’re living in a true crime doc. And finally, ...

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 imbalance? Then, a listener wonders if being on his ex’s Close Friends list is ...

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 from Portugal and reacts to Amanda Batula’s strong stance on prenups. With hi...

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 about co-hosting a white noise podcast designed to help people fall asleep, comp...