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U Up? is the definitive modern dating podcast presented by Betches co-founder Jordana Abraham and comedian Jared Freid, where they discuss their take on the ebbs and flows of the crazy dating world we live in. From interpreting dating app interactions and weird sexual encounters, to defining the relationship and everything in between - they’re here to make sure you don’t die alone. For more fun dating commentary, polls, and bonus content, follow @u.up.podcast on Instagram. Become a friend (with benefits) of the podcast and subscribe to receive early release and ad-free versions of all our new episodes, plus bonus subscriber-only episodes. To sign up and become a friend (with benefits) today head to: subscribe.betches.com Watch U Up? on YouTube: http://youtube.com/betches

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Is Regifting a Gift to Your Girlfriend a Deal Breaker?

2026/11/06

Jared and Jordana catch up on life and, specifically, their current locations. Jared is missing the comedy scene in NYC, while Jordana shares how raising a family is going! They then watch a TikTok of a woman giving dating advice, suggesting that women should tell men they need to be “babied” to make them want to take care of them. Also, J&J give their ruling on a Gift Edition of Judge and Jury, weighing in on boyfriends’ attempts at jewelry gifts, a stressful spa day, and a boyfriend who regifted a corporate gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Broke Up With My Boyfriend, But Do I Have to Break Up With His Kids?

2026/11/04

Jared and Jordana find an interview with Chelsea Handler, who hired a family therapist for her ex's kids so she can still have a relationship with them post-breakup with their dad, and we're wondering: Is this how we should approach breakups? They then discuss a listener who is dating a man two inches shorter than her, another whose ex won't pay back half the rent, and whether a wedding ring tattoo means a gym crush is off-limits! Lastly, some red flags or dealbreakers you don't want to miss, including a grown man with just two pairs of underwear and socks. Is he a guy you should continue dating? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Jordana & Jared Good Houseguests?

2026/11/02

J&J talk about their Long Island weekend together, where Jared performed a comedy show and Jordana hosted him and Emily for the evening. They discuss being honest and open as a guest, but knowing where to draw the line! Jordana recaps her trip to Florida to celebrate her sister’s wedding and getting a very unhelpful babysitter. The two discuss how to manage or allow their partners to navigate bad moods and work stress, and how to know when your partner needs space!

My Ex's New Girlfriend Got a Little Too Comfortable on Halloween

2026/10/30

It’s a Happy Halloween here at the BETCHES studios with Jordana and Jared, who are dressed as a big baby and a praying mantis. They’re ranking Halloween costumes, from Hercules and Phil to Monica and Chandler in Barbados and more! J&J tell all singles in their 20s, 30s, and 40s what they need to be doing on Halloween night, and that’s finding a party!! Lastly, they bring back Awkward Encounter about a woman whose ex gets confronted by his new girlfriend, who asks her for a naughty Halloween party request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Situationships Helping You Find Your Soulmate?

2026/10/28

Jared and Jordana are reading The Cut’s new article, “The Case for the Entry-Level Boyfriend,” and discussing how maybe you should date someone who doesn’t check every box, and how, maybe, maybe, situationships can teach you more than you think! It’s Halloween week, and Jordana hopes doctors aren’t dressing up as Dracula and how a guy's Halloween costume can avoid giving you the ICK. They also discuss a fiancé who takes a bite out of a muffin top and puts it back, and a woman who refuses to call her girlfriend her girlfriend. Plus, is hearing your partner call their parents “mommy and daddy” an absolute deal breaker?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Broke Up Over Bad Bunny, but He's Still in My Football Pool

2026/10/23

Jared and Jordana are diving into listener emails, and one is about an ex who still wants to join a football betting pool even after a breakup over Bad Bunny the day before an important abortion appointment. Another emailer asks J&J how to get out of a 14-year situationship with her ex’s parents, as they can’t stop calling her each year on her birthday. J&J suggest that she not cut ties just yet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would You Let Your Ex Officiate Your Wedding to Your New Husband?

2026/10/21

Jordana and Jared learn that Tobey Maguire officiated his ex-wife’s wedding just weeks after finalizing their divorce, and they debate whether it’s sweet or just super weird. They then help a newly married listener who can’t fall asleep without listening to a podcast while her husband needs complete silence! J&J also answer questions about how to define the relationship and whether accepting a free drink while in a relationship is a red flag or a dealbreaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is It a Red Flag That My BF Liked the Shane Gillis SNL Monologue?

2026/10/19

A fan DM’d Jared saying that her boyfriend loved Shane Gillis’s SNL monologue, but she found parts of it offensive and now wonders what his reaction says about her BF. Jordana and Jared discuss their feelings about the monologue and if having different senses of humor is a relationship red flag and if she should be worried.

Can Friendship Breakups Be Fixed in Therapy? ft. Esther Perel

2026/10/16

Esther Perel is back to join Jordana and Jared to talk about AI girlfriends, if using AI to write a love letter is dishonest, and the real reason we are choosing our phones over in-person connection. J&J and Esther talk about friendship breakups and whether going to therapy with your friend will help. Plus, we get Esther Perel’s take on chores in the home. Does she end up agreeing with J&J’s dating advice?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Mother-in-Law Stalks My Husband’s Ex and Keeps Comparing Me to Her

2026/10/14

This week, J&J learn that Hinge is banning screenshots, and they question whether this is good for dating or helps cheaters get away with it! They Jordana and Jared see a man who posted his divorce announcement with a thoughtful, brief FAQ and discuss whether all breakups should have posts like these. They then discuss if it’s weird to keep a list of everyone you’ve slept with, whether single friends should be invited to couples nights, and if it’s petty to refuse to treat your ex’s new baby. Lastly, they discuss being compared to an ex by your husband’s family and how many football leagues are too many to be apart of?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My BF Asked His Ex-Wife for Her Engagement Ring Back, What an ICK

2026/10/09

Jared and Jordana are learning about Instagram’s new blur feature for “soft launching” couples in their new segment, Are U Up to Date? They then answer a listener’s email about asking for an engagement ring back after years of marriage and whether it’s petty or prudent. Lastly, they help an unsure listener who doesn’t want a second big wedding, but her new fiancé, who has never been married, wants a big wedding to celebrate his family’s Chinese wedding traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Thought We Were in Love, But Then He Listed 20 Reasons to Break Up!

2026/10/07

Jordana and Jared are reading through a listener’s breakup texts, and the list of reasons to end it is long! A cozy cabin weekend in the woods was not as romantic as she thought, with complaints about restaurant choices, what time to go to the farmers market, and feeling judged for her kinks. J&J also get into the latest dating news, from Margot Robbie taking her husband’s last name after nearly 10 years of marriage to a $10 NYC dating photo booth that matches strangers using question surveys. Lastly, they get into family-related red flag dealbreakers, including a boyfriend who texts his girlfriend’s mom, a family that keeps the TV on all day, and if refusing to try your partner’s mom’s food is a dealbreaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Making Friends as an Adult Basically Dating?

2026/10/05

Jared and Jordana talk about the weird pressure to make friends just because you share the same life stage, from being moms to moving to a new town. It feels as if making new friends is the new dating! They also discuss the viral multitasking mom baseball video that got the whole internet turned on by one hubby and how much of your relationship you can share on a podcast without hurting the people you know and love!

Can Your Marriage Survive Living With Your Parents? ft Heather McMahan

2026/10/02

Heather McMahan joins Jordana & Jared to talk about living with her mom after becoming a newlywed and getting fired from the Ryder Cup! She talks about how meeting her husband in a gay bar made her feel love at first sight, and she shares her direct advice on how to pick a life partner! Lastly, they help give advice to a newly married couple with a baby on how to navigate living with their parents while being new parents themselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Boyfriend Has a High-Conflict Baby Mama – Help!

2026/09/30

It’s a rapid fire episode with 10 relationship questions from YOU, the listeners. Jordana and Jared answer questions about how long is too long to go without sex or a marriage proposal! They discuss whether high-drama baby mamas are worth it long-term, how to split chores at home, and how to combine finances. They also discuss trips, from honeymoons to splitting visits with the in-laws for the holidays, and how both can be stressful to plan! Lastly, they get into relationships outside your marriage and whether you can come back from emotional cheating or not. It’s a spicy rapid fire episode you don’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.7 out of 5

14544 reviews

★★★★☆

sobarufifrons 2026/11/03

Bandaid on a bullet hole

That’s the phrase, Jared. “Bandaid on a flesh wound” is actually appropriate.

★★★★☆

Apollo SD 2026/10/30

To many “likes”

It’s entertaining if you can get by the excessive use of the word “like”. It’s both host’s favorite word.

★★★★★

Auberfoyle 2026/10/21

So funny

Chris vs. Christ made me laugh out loud at the gym

★★☆☆☆

CindR214 2026/10/20

Love-hate relationship with this show

Longtime listener and overall fan of their dating and relationship discussions but lately some of their personal takes haven’t sat right with me: - S...

★★☆☆☆

UFtoTU 2026/10/19

Finally Unfollowed

I used to enjoy the show, but midway through the most recent episode about Shane Gillis's SNL stint, I stopped listening and unfollowed. The fact that...

★☆☆☆☆

Coffeetime56 2026/10/12

Wonderful! Lovely!

Is anybody else annoyed by the PERSISTENT constant AFFECTED use of the words “wonderful” and “lovely” by these 2? These are not words Jewish American ...

★★★★☆

HonestPodcastListener 2026/10/09

Yikes. Privileged white lady gives opinion on how great AI is

I love the show and have listened for a long time. But I thought Jordana was smarter than she portrayed when they discussed AI on a recent show. Yikes...

★☆☆☆☆

smart_c00kie 2026/10/08

Oof

I could barely get through my first episode and only stayed for Dr. Orna to see how she would respond to this completely odd dynamic. Jared made this ...

★★★★★

sammiekal 2026/10/03

One of my faves

I’ve been a listener since day one and will continue to listen, at this point i feel like I’m checking in with 2 old friends. I love that even when I ...

★☆☆☆☆

xcrunner29 2026/09/24

Enough with Endorsing AI

The recent episode about the AI written card…I’ve been a subscriber and listener for years and years. I’ve seen Jared live multiple times. But more an...

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