U Up?
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U Up?
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 rel...
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Is Fourth Of July The Best Weekend To Meet Someone?
Jared and Jordana are getting ready for Fourth of July weekend, where Jared will be staying with Jordana, finally! Then Jared shares the funniest wedd...
Should Married People Reply To Exes?
Jared is back from his book tour convinced dating is rougher than ever, and he and Jordana break down why so many singles are feeling burnt out. Then...
Is Using ChatGPT For Relationship Advice A Red Flag?
Jared shares the wildest piece of weight loss advice he's ever gotten from a fan at a country club, leading to a discussion about criticism, internet...
How Do I Stop Getting Attached So Fast?
The Knicks' recent success is creating a wave of new fans, and Jared explains why sports foster community, connection, and shared experiences, while J...
Should You Tell Dates You're on a GLP-1?
Jordana risks a parking ticket after creating her own train station parking spot, while Jared celebrates a glowing dentist report and shares why his g...
My Fiancé Is Cheating Through The Notes App!
Jared is officially OVER hearing himself talk after weeks on his book tour, but appreciates all the great feedback from fans who have read his book. J...
Would You Date a Man Who Had Four Kids Via Surrogacy?
Summer is finally here, and Jared and Jordana are feeling the relief after what felt like New York's longest winter. They dive into the realities of p...
My Boyfriend's Side Hustle Is Ruining Our Relationship
Jared recaps his Kelly Clarkson appearance, the launch of his new book, and why seeing your book in an airport might be the ultimate career milestone!...
Why is My Ex-Fiancé's Profile Picture My Dog?!
Jordana opens this episode with a question for Jared: do some men really think parents find out they’re having twins at the delivery room? That kicks...
Does He Just Want a Wife?
Jared is packing a tux for a black-tie-optional wedding, which leads to a debate about plus-one etiquette and who should pay for the wedding gift when...
Bumble’s New AI Matchmaker “Bumblebee” Explained
J&J get into a recent article where they mention dating has become a luxury in 2026! From $20 coffee dates to the hidden “pink tax” women pay just to...
Can Someone Truly Change After Cheating?
This week J&J unpack why lying in a relationship can be worse than cheating itself and debate whether an ex warning a new girlfriend is “helpful” or c...
Dr. Orna On The Biggest Mistake Couples Make
This week J&J welcome Dr. Orna Guralnik from Couples Therapy to talk about the biggest mistakes couples make before they ever step into therapy! Dr. O...
Should You Tell Your Ex You’re Pregnant?
Jordana and Jared are judging Mother’s Day Instagram tributes like they’re relationship crime scenes. And honestly, some of these captions are screami...
Married a Gay Man… And We’re Completely Monogamous ft I Married a Gay Man
J&J are joined by Samantha Wynn Greenstone and Jacob Hoff, the married couple behind the “I Married A Gay Man” podcast, to unpack the relationship dyn...
Is a Breakup Revenge Post Ever Okay?
Jordana and Jared hang in Florida and we hear about it on today’s ep! Jordana shares what no one tells you about traveling with twins, including getti...
He Won’t Go To Therapy But Says I’m the Problem
Jared and Jordana are back with a Friday Feels episode covering everything from postpartum “groove returns” and winter baby timing to why February bir...
The “Girl You Don’t Need to Worry About” Problem
J&J are back in the studio, where Jordana reveals it’s actually pretty normal for partners to try breast milk, so does that make it weird if Jared doe...
Why Hot Takes Are Ruining Dating Advice ft. Dear Shandy
Dear Shandy hosts Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine join Jared Freid and Jordana Abraham for a fun Friday Feels crossover at Betches HQ! We get into how...
Ryan Seacrest’s Dating Red Flags Make No Sense
Ryan Seacrest’s “dating red flags” get J&J talking and how out-of-touch celebrity dating advice can be - waving at people should not be a red flag, R...
Should You DM the Girlfriend If You’re the Other Woman?
Jordana and Jared kick things off discussing their night before at a fun client dinner that somehow turns into a lesson about the one airplane seat th...
He Matched With Me… And My Brother! A Dating App Nightmare
Jordana and Jared are back in the studio and immediately spiraling about NYC heat, aging, and why early flights now require a full recovery day! They...
What’s the Right Way to Approach Someone IRL?
J&J kick off today’s Friday Feels discussing New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel being spotted holding hands with another married woman, and whethe...
The Moment His TikTok Fame Ruined the Date
Are people cheering for me to be in a relationship or single?! Jared talks about how public reactions to his new relationship make him reflect on his...
My Friend & My Ex Are Hooking Up!
In this Friday Feels episode, J&J dive back into reality TV drama that’s hitting all of our feeds: Summer House dating announcements from Wes and Aman...
Why Situationships Hurt More Than Breakups
Jared and Jordana are back and immediately diving into Summer House drama, breaking down the Amanda, West, and Ciara rumors and why situationships mig...
Follow These Rules For Meeting The Family
Jared is officially meeting his girlfriend’s parents, but what should he bring? J&J break down the strategy of what to bring, expectations of meeting...
What Changes In A Relationship After Kids?
Jordana is back after maternity leave with twins (AKA “Twisters”), and she and Jared finally catch up on everything! The two get into the What Are You...
My Partner Makes Me Feel Stupid… Now What? ft Emma Willmann
Jared is joined by the hilarious Emma Willmann for the final episode with a guest cohost! They break down a relationship where a boyfriend won’t stop...
I Dumped Him in Public So He “Wouldn’t Make a Scene” ft Tiff Baira
Jared Freid sits down with Tiff Baira to learn all about Street Hearts, how to flirt with men and the best place to break up in NYC. They dive into li...
What Are the Rules of an Open Relationship? ft Ashely Gavin
Comedian Ashley Gavin joins Jared to talk about dating, sexuality, and the chaos of life on the road! Ashley explains her open relationship rules with...
Is “Right Person, Wrong Time” Actually Real? ft Logan Ury
Jared is joined by Hinge relationship expert, Logan Ury, to break down some of the biggest dating questions listeners are dealing with right now. They...
I Love My Boyfriend But I’m Scared To Move In Together
Jared is joined by BETCHES’ own Tess Tregellas for a hilarious Friday Feels episode. Tess shows up with a positive attitude but she does reveal she ju...
The Silent Relationship Killer you CAN Avoid ft Aleen Dreksler
This week on U Up?, Jared is joined by Aleen Dreksler, CEO and co-founder of BETCHES, for a chaotic and honest deep dive into mama drama, ex etiquette...
Is He Avoiding Sex On Purpose? ft Dr. Naomi
Jared is joined by Dr. Naomi Bernstein of the Oversharing podcast to unpack dating after divorce, performance anxiety, and whether taking intimacy slo...
Would You Date Someone With 2 Boyfriends? ft Bob The Drag Queen
Bob the Drag Queen and Jared kick off today’s episode bonding over their favorite WWF wrestlers and swapping stories from their early stand-up comedy...
Should You Break Up Over Bad Kissing?
Jordana is on maternity leave, so Jared Fried is joined by BETCHES’ Jack Maloney to break down a second date disaster featuring aggressive tongue, a “...
Is A 14 Year Age Gap Too Much? ft Yamaneika Saunders
Yamaneika Saunders joins Jared Fried while Jordana Abraham is on maternity leave, and nothing is off limits. She breaks down dating at 47, hooking up...
He Cheated for Almost a Year — How She Finally Found Out
On this week's Friday Feels, Jared Freid is joined by BETCHES' own Maddie Mahoney, tackling cheating exes, pyramid scheme drama, and the first date re...
He Fights Dirty With His Family—Will He With Me? ft Matteo Lane
Why is everyone obsessed with Heated Rivalry? Jared and his friend from the stand-up comedy world, Matteo Lane, kick things off by unpacking the hype...