Jared kicks off the New Year by breaking down celebrity headlines of the week! From Jeff Bezos allegedly commissioning a statue of Lauren Sanchez to Brooks Nader turning a belt into a top, Jared unpacks the absurdity of wealth, beauty standards, and attention economics. He also calls out Elizabeth Hurley’s unrealistic bikini “tips,” dives into Cardi B’s clapbacks, and dissects how Page Six fills slow news weeks. A smart, funny look at celebrity PR strategies, critical thinking, and why pop culture is still so entertaining!

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Jared kicks off Chit Chat Wednesday with comedian Caitlin Peluffo, joking about her life as a road warrior and the reality of touring, from romanticizing small towns to surviving bleak winter clubs on comedy club coffee. Caitlin gives a Hallmark-level rundown of her parents’ over-the-top 55+ community Christmas setup, complete with gingerbread villages, reindeer plaques, and stockings with old-school oranges. She also shares why being single is her current glow-up: no emotional management, no long-distance stress, just peace, vibes, and group chats. They wrap with a goofy round of “Flabby or Fab,” shout out to Caitlin’s upcoming shows, and agree that a Zingerman’s sandwich in Ann Arbor is non-negotiable!

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Ticked Off Tuesday kicks off with Jared roasting the podcasts that “took the week off,” declaring Best Of episodes basically a slap in the face when everyone needs comfort-content most. Then he vents about the Paul brothers making an absurd $92 million boxing a pro. His main chaos story is an Orlando show where late arrivals spent eight full minutes loudly ordering drinks  mid-set. Listener rants pile on: speakerphone calls on a 7am NYC train, a beloved best friend whose “maximalism” has become full trash ecosystem, and a budget massage place that tried to demand a $20 tip like it was an entry fee. He closes with a very millennial-sounding housing/internet nightmare that turns into a realization: we are forever the test generation, getting whiplash from “your building only has AT&T” to “lol it’s all in the air now.”

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Mailbag Monday lands in the weird, snack-filled limbo between Christmas and New Year’s, and Jared proudly reminds you that while other podcasts are “resting,” Uncle J Train is still clocking in. He tackles a Hallmark-level dilemma about crushing on a cute, ring-free optometrist and how to shoot your shot without turning it into a LinkedIn crime scene. Then he breaks down the “fifth date shut down” question and why silence afterward can actually be a helpful answer for both people. The episode takes a surprisingly sweet turn with a one-year-later follow-up from a listener who finally said “I love you” after a divorce—and it worked—sending Jared into full sentimental mode. It’s equal parts dating advice, gentle pep talk, and holiday-season camaraderie.

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On this special episode of the JTrain Podcast, Jared Freid breaks down the week in pop culture, from Brooklyn Beckham’s family drama to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s headline-making relationship, plus updates on Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen. The conversation also hits celebrity love lives and media scrutiny surrounding Ariana Grande, Amy Schumer, Lily Allen, and influencer culture through Alix Earle. With sharp humor and honest takes, Jared explores how fame, social media, and public opinion complicate relationships, whether you’re a global superstar or just living online!

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On this Chit Chat Wednesday, Jared sits down with comedian Lukas Zelnick for a hilariously chaotic hang where they start as “not-not friends” and immediately bond over tech hiccups and NYC apartment humblebrags. From Soho loft lore and moving-in-with-a-girlfriend growing pains to the weird psychology of being “the rich kid who owns it,” Lukas breaks down how his background became part of his comedy voice. They get into crowd work vs. polished standup, why timing and the internet changed how comics build an audience, and the pressure of putting out a special before you’re ready. Then Jared caps it all off with a rapid-fire “How Rich Are You?” game that spirals into tuxes, oysters, college allowances, and one extremely rich older brother reveal. It’s comedian shop talk meets playful roasting, with plenty of NYC energy in between.

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It's He reflects on the heartbreaking story involving Rob Reiner and the uncomfortable pressure placed on celebrities to publicly respond to loss. The episode then lightens up with pop culture moments featuring Rihanna, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, plus a red carpet debate about Timothée Chalamet matching outfits with his mom. Do you think they should have matched? 😅

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Jared is joined by comedian and longtime friend Greg Stone for a classic Chit Chat Wednesday full of derailments, dad life, and perfectly unhinged takes. They spiral from a broken sponsor e-bike into NDAs, Hollywood rumors, and why Greg absolutely cannot be trusted with secrets. The conversation jumps to toys, parenting, Christmas gifts, and Greg’s very intense opinions on action figures, trains, and ruining his own kids’ expectations. Then they play a rapid-fire 2025 Rorschach test, breaking down viral moments like the Coldplay kiss cam, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Katy Perry in space, and the mysterious 6-7 trend. It’s loose, chaotic, and exactly what happens when two comedians let each other cook.

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