The JTrain Podcast

Dr. Paula Freedman-Diamond joins Jared to talk about why so many of us get stuck living for other people instead of ourselves. Jared shares his own people-pleaser habits, and Dr. Paula explains how that pressure to keep everyone happy ends up hurting our confidence and relationships. They break down how to build emotional resilience, sit with discomfort, and stop chasing outside validation. If you...

It’s Ticked Off Tuesday, and Jared is hearing 4 new complaints! First, we hear about his condo management miscommunications. Then we go into listener emails. A listener sold an air purifier to a friend’s mom and now is somehow stuck mailing a random remote to a stranger? Then, someone is frustrated with UberEats tipping because it keeps messing up their orders. Next, a cat owner is annoyed that fr...

It’s Mailbag Monday and Jared is helping listeners with some advice! First, a guy from the past came back, took her on the best date she has had in a long time, and then pulled the “friend” line. She wants to know if her read on the situation makes sense. Next, a listener is back on the apps and needs help figuring out which prompts actually make someone swipe right. And finally, someone keeps get...

Jared kicks off a Thanksgiving Pop Culture Thursday with a parade lineup he doesn’t recognize and a float that somehow manages to disappoint him more than Conan Gray confusion. He digs into the wild “gay sheep wool” fashion collection and why it reads like something a furious dad would yell at his theater-kid son. Plus, he breaks down J.Lo’s $2 million wedding gig and wonders what it would cost to...

Jared kicks off the show from Delray Beach, catching up with comedian and JTrain Cinematic Universe favorite Anthony DeVito . They get into everything from chaotic vacation Wi-Fi to the painful awkwardness of PR people hovering over podcast tapings. Anthony talks comedy bios, Canadian comic confidence, and why saying you’re a comedian in Florida gets you a triple-take. Plus, Jared gives a full har...

Need a good makeout sesh? Go check out jaredfreid.com for live tickets! This week’s people are absolutely out of control! Jared breaks down the chaos of a perfectly planned post-concert Uber pickup ruined by drivers who bail the second traffic appears, a bartender who hands someone else your credit card (and somehow you’re the one dealing with the fallout), and a couple at the Chicago live show wh...

This week on Mailbag Monday, Jared tackles three dilemmas! A Thanksgiving cook-off turns political when a boyfriend’s mom panics over a “famous” cornbread stuffing. An airport drop-off after a friend’s trip becomes a moral crisis when lounge access divides the group. And after five great dates, a budding romance gets complicated by holiday stress, unemployment, and the question of when to say “I’m...

Jared is broadcasting from the porch of his new Delray Beach apartment for Pop Culture Thursday, thanks to a WiFi disaster he’ll fully unravel on Coffee with JTrain. He kicks things off with a Business Insider piece about billionaire Bill Ackman giving the world’s most awkward dating advice, and dives into why “May I meet you?” sounds more like something an alien would say in a human disguise. Jar...

Jared sits down with comedian, friend, and world-class sh*t talker Jay Jurden , fresh off his new Hulu special “Yes Ma’am.” They get into what a special should really be in 2024, why joke-dense hours matter, and how comics are secretly puzzle nerds fitting together bits from tweets, clips, and crowd moments. Jay explains his philosophy on crowd work, why some comics are basically filming infomerci...

Jared is coming to you from Durham, NC for another gloriously petty Ticked Off Tuesday, and he’s got thoughts about “former bank” hotels, mysterious staff-only Wi-Fi, rogue outlets, and the front desk guy who hit him with the dreaded “you look familiar.” Between burps, coffees, and Bonvoy vs. Hilton debates, he breaks down life on the road and why all he wants is a cute, functional room where he d...

On this Mailbag Monday, Jared dives into three big listener dilemmas about dating, friendship, and finding a fresh start. He unpacks what to do when a vacation match still lingers in your mind and you’re tempted to reach out again. Then, he talks about the pressure of supporting friends through massive life changes when your emotional tank feels empty. And finally, he offers thoughtful advice to a...

It's Mel's FINAL rose! Jared breaks down The Golden Bachelor finale and the debate around age in dating. He dives into how public comments about dating preferences can shape how people see you. Who goes home with the final rose?!

See Jared live! He's the road! 👉 jaredfried.com This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared talks about Kim Kardashian trying to pass the California bar exam and what it says about celebrity culture. He wonders if fame gives people an unfair advantage in serious professions like law. From Tom Brady’s dog cloning rumors to Kim studying between Skims shoots, Jared looks at how much effort success really...

This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared is joined by comedian and OKP Alison Leiby for a true Chit Chat Wednesday. They break down the emotional spiral of daylight savings, why we’ve all become human sundials, and the eternal battle between “bowl culture” and nachos done right. Plus, the two pitch their newest business idea: personality consulting for office life. Cozy vibes, big opinions, and one...

In this Ticked Off Tuesday episode, Jared dives into a lineup of listener rants that perfectly capture modern-day frustration. From a “luxury” Nashville hotel with zero water pressure to airlines charging extra for less travel, no gripe goes unchecked. He also tackles the mystery of microscopic Instagram fonts, the smug full-size candy bar crowd, and a wedding photographer who showed up unprepared...

In this Mailbag Monday episode, Jared tackles a lineup of hilariously relatable dilemmas. He helps one listener find a polite way to say no to a second drink without sounding rude, breaks down the delicate art of telling a friend their spouse smells, and gives casting advice to a die-hard Survivor hopeful who’s gone all out to get noticed. From dating strategy to social etiquette to reality TV dre...

Jared Freid recaps the first half of the Golden Bachelor fantasy suites, where Mel’s emotional brick wall becomes the centerpiece of the episode. Cindy pushes for real answers while Peggy laughs through the awkward moments, leaving the audience divided on what Mel is actually feeling. Jared breaks down why so many viewers are frustrated watching a man struggle to communicate even the simplest emot...

This week's Pop Culture Thursday breaks down Heidi Klum's latest Halloween costume and why her parties still rule Hollywood! We discuss Jennifer Aniston's rumored new boyfriend and how the media is covering it. Then we dive into Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Justin Baldoni, and how public perception shapes a celebrity’s reputation. It's a fun one, let us know your favorite headline this week! Go se...

Jared is joined by Lauren O’Brien from Love is Blind to talk about life and love after reality TV. They dive into how social media shapes public perception, the friendships formed on set, and what dating looks like once the cameras are off. Lauren opens up about the psychology behind being watched, staying grounded in Minneapolis, and how fame changes the way people approach relationships. It’s a...

Ticked Off Tuesday from Delray Beach: Jared opens the vent line and tag-teams listener gripes with his own, from meddling “helpful” meals to tipping tech that’s stuck in the Stone Age. One listener’s story about a mom who got jealous of a client’s kind gesture spirals into Jared’s takedown of unwanted casseroles, reheated fish, and “help” that’s really control in disguise. He riffs on turkey bacon...

It's a Mailbag Monday from Delray Beach! Jared digs into three listener dilemmas. First, a 30-year-old ended it with a guy showing jealous tells, moody about male friends and asking for her body count. Jared backs the breakup and reframes past partners as mature context, not a scorecard, urging thoughtful, respectful conversation about history rather than hot-take labels. Next, a maid of honor’s c...

Jared’s back with a full Rose Rehash of The Golden Bachelor: Women Tell All , and this time, he was there in person. From his behind-the-scenes experience at the taping to his on-air jokes that made (and maybe shocked) the crowd, Jared gives the inside scoop on what really went down in the Dome of the Undateables. He breaks down the biggest moments between Debbie, Cheryl, and Nicole, and what this...

Justin Trudeau’s admiration for Katy Perry sparks a conversation about how celebrities handle public compliments and authenticity in their relationships. Jared dives into the fine line between genuine praise and looking like a “simp,” with nods to couples like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, or Meghan and Harry, who constantly face media scrutiny. From political figures to pop stars, this episode u...

Chit Chat Wednesday brings on Daniel Koh , a friend and policy pro running for Congress in MA-6, to cut through DC fog with plain talk about how the House works, why algorithms reward outrage, and how good government looks from the White House down to a town liquor license. He argues results beat rhetoric, explaining how barriers kick people off Medicaid, why neighbors and clergy helped Boston cut...

Ticked Off Tuesday finds Jared raspy-voiced in Richmond after a blur of flights, posting up in a mall and relishing his wander-and-cookie ritual, then venting about middle seat life as a Delta Diamond and wishing for a literal sheriff badge to flash at clueless travelers. He rails against a candy shop that smelled like someone reheated lasagna instead of magic and whimsy, and a hotel check-in wher...