U Up?

Jared’s making new friends in Florida-until a toe gets a little too friendly with his knee, sparking suspicions that one new pal might be part of a swingers couple. J&J dive into a first-date email from a woman whose date keeps a solo, youthful photo of his mom as his iPhone lock screen - sweet, or deeply unsettling? Next, they tackle a listener question about navigating the ticking biological clo...

J&J dive into New Year’s resolutions and float the idea that partners should choose each other’s goals, mostly because Jordana would like to veto Mike’s marathon plans. They get into listener emails, including one from a woman confused about being instantly unmatched for not sharing her number, and Jared explains why jumping straight to “Can I text you?” can backfire. In Petty or Prudent, a listen...

In this Friday Feels episode opens, Jared and Jordana get into Jared's very Florida Christmas and whether he really deserved getting called out for taking selfies in public. They dive into whether Happy New Year” is a criminally lazy dating-app opener, how late is too late to send it, and the exact moment “HNY” becomes unforgivable. Then, a listener questions whether her husband’s friends are genu...

Jared and Jordana kick off the episode virtual and fully locked in, watching a viral TikTok text where a man ghosts after a great first date, then comes back claiming he was overwhelmed by how good it was. What?! Next, J&J dive into a Petty or Prudent email featuring a cheating fiancé, screen-recorded Instagram DMs, and the very real question of whether exposing him to friends and family is justic...

Happy 2026! It’s the New Year where it is peak breakup time and peak dating app download, and J&J are breaking down why January is when relationships end and downloads surge. They explain Divorce Day, Dating Sunday, and how the fresh start of a new year pushes people to rethink their love life and get back on the apps. Since this is the biggest dating app week of the year, they share their top tip...

It’s New Year’s Eve, and J&J are ringing in the new year with bold and actionable personal dating and relationship resolutions. Jordana and Jared dive into listener emails about a NYE kiss ruined by strict no-PDA rules and jealousy over an innocent peck on the lips from a gay best friend. They also break down a listener’s New Year’s Eve ‘petty or prudent’ move, where she secretly canceled her ex’s...

Jordana and Jared talk about the strange week between Christmas and New Year when time feels fake, routines disappear, and the pressure to reinvent your life creeps in too late. Jordana’s growing baby countdown is upon us and Jared reacts to becoming an uncle and jokes about parenting prep and unrealistic TV labor scenes! Next, they react to a viral dating influencer who claims his high standards...

Merry Christmas Eve from your friendly elf and what seems to be Jared as sexy Santa? Jared talks about a potential gym flirting moment that leads into a deeper conversation about dating burnout, emotional self protection, and why avoiding risk can start to feel safe but sad, with comparisons to Leonardo DiCaprio style dating rules. They break down listener emails about bringing a boyfriend of two...

Jordana and Jared celebrate the holidays by sharing gift ideas, including Jared’s new book, Walking Red Flag, which we suggest pre-ordering! Next, a listener asks J&J to weigh in on whether her date’s bragging about delaying climax is an icky moment or just being picky. They answer a question about giving a boudoir photo shoot as a Christmas gift and how it can boost confidence. Would you do a sex...

Jared and Jordana kick things off with a little holiday gift exchange powered by Uber Eats, proving last minute gifting doesn’t have to be stressful! Then they tackle a big dating etiquette question: you book a trip together, break up, and suddenly you’re stuck with the bill - do you still split the bill? They then get into an icky or picky where a listener asks if her boyfriend’s top Spotify song...

This week on U Up?, Jared asks Jordana if when seeing an ex posting on social media can still hit harder than it should. They celebrate being named to Spotify’s Best Podcasts list, share Jared’s upcoming stand-up plans, and unpack his tradition of spending New Year’s alone. They dive into listener emails, including one about a gifting dilemma with someone who doesn’t celebrate the holidays, sparki...

Jared shares a hilarious story about being approached by Hannah Berner’s cousin, including a moment where he is told to look less “miserable” during a mid-Florida night out. They share fun family memories, and Jordana recalls Lindsay Lohan’s BETCHES cameo that was a highlight this year. They then get into listener questions and debate how old is too old to play video games and why it is frustratin...

J&J break down the most unhinged celeb “Jump Scare Couples” of 2025. From Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez to Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun to Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau. They also dive into the chaotic romance of JoJo Siwa & Chris Hughes and the age-gap spectacle that is Bill Belichick & Jordon Hudson, predicting which pairs will fizzle, which will last, and which should come with a warning label? T...

J&J start off this episode on which TV shows you should binge and the answer is The Sopranos! They get into listener questions quick and debate whether it’s a dealbreaker when a guy sends too many selfies or if someone can come back from an ick. They talk about first-date boundaries and what’s too much to ask before meeting someone: handshake or hug. Then, they discuss whether it’s petty or pruden...

J&J are here the day after Thanksgiving! The hosts talk holiday shopping and gift-exchange fun. They debate an icky or picky scenario with childhood artwork and give advice on ending a long-term relationship before the holidays. Do you think you should wait to break up or do it after the holidays? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the holidays here, Jordana & Jared help listeners handle the nosy “Why are you single?” questions from family! They also share survival tips for the biggest drinking night of the year and explain what ladder statements to use to lock in a first date. They also answer a listener’s questions on whether six weeks is too soon to meet someone’s family over Thanksgiving? It’s a fun, relatable episo...

J&J sit down with a former producer of U Up? podcast, Sean! Sean just got out of a 22 year relationship and went on a journey of doing what he missed in his 20s, casually date! Through casually dating, Sean found himself dating a woman who is in a non-monogamous relationship herself. But they fall in love! In this SOS ep, the three explore this rollercoaster Sean has found himself on, monogamy vs....

Jordana Abraham and Jared Fried dive into the hot debate over “Did you get home safe?” texts, sharing their personal rules and listener poll results on whether these messages are gentlemanly or misleading. Jordana then recalls hearing The hosts also dive into celebrity secrets, including Jennifer Lawrence’s rumored burner TikTok account, with Jordana asking Jared, “Would you date someone who’s an...

Jordana and Jared celebrate 8 years of the U Up? podcast in this special anniversary episode! They reflect on memorable moments, listener favorites, and their funniest dating stories over the years. They revisit memorable moments like the infamous ‘poop story’, RFDB milk family, and Jordana choking with laughter because of a naughty Santa joke. =The hosts also reflect on awkward celebrity encounte...

J&J start off the ep breaking down a sketchy message from a guy claiming to be a pro hockey player and question if he is flirting or scamming? The two then read a listener email about feeling like having a boyfriend is suddenly embarrassing and how to stay independent in a new relationship. They then play a game of what is the best way to tell a neighbor their fun may be a little too loud and keep...

Jordana and Jared kick off this Friday Feels episode by sharing their love for Thanksgiving, recalling quirky family traditions, and how holidays should be spent by the beach! They are debating whether being exclusive is really different from being boyfriend and girlfriend and sharing the hilarious pitfalls of modern relationships. They give advice on confronting ghosters, teasing listeners about...

In this episode, we check in with Jordana’s pregnancy journey and she shares that its going well and how mentally it can feel like a relationship you’re not sure is going to work out. J&J question dating a woman who likes energy drinks in the morning and if it's a red flag? A listener writes in about being ghosted after a first date when she asked for drinks instead of dinner. They read a story ab...

Happy Halloween! Jared and Jordana are revealing their costumes for the first time, so be sure to check it out on YouTube! Jordana admits she tested hers by barking at her dog to see his reaction, while Jared strutted around the office eating pizza in full owl gear. The two debate what’s dorkier, dressing up like your dog or going to the gym for a Halloween party? They get into rating celeb couple...

Jordana shares the exciting news that she’s expecting two babies this winter, one through her own pregnancy and one via surrogate, she’s having “twiblings!” Jared and Jordana dive into Halloween week, talking about how the holiday reveals your relationship status and whether it’s too soon to invite a new fling to a party. They also analyze Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s latest anniversary post to...

Jordana and Jared dive into a hilarious lightning round of dating trends, from Labubus to belly button rings, revealing what is a turn on or turn off lately. They break down the funny celebrity lookalikes they’ve been compared to, from Matt LeBlanc to Emily Ratajkowski, and share which comparisons are flattering, or just random. J&J read a listener’s icky Instagram encounter where the guy’s bios m...