I like the pod although I will say the guest co-hosts were way better than Jordana, but also how delayed are these episodes? The Knicks won almost 2 weeks ago, I just saw Jared on WWHL and you guys are still not talking about it🙄. Speed it up to a NY minute!!!

Big fan of this show but really disappointed to hear the Hilton ad - Hilton houses ICE agents. U up, please stop partnering with Hilton!

Have been a loyal listener since 2018 and a paid subscriber as well, but had to cancel because of the thinly veiled money grab with “adding video” to justify the insane price increase. No one cares about video! And their attitude talking about it was a turnoff. Jordana saying she actually “hopes” less people subscribe so she can be more personal…. About what? Ronny having diarrhea? I’m sorry but the subscriber episodes rarely have substance that make it worth it to pay.

Y’all, seriously didn’t mention the obvious reason Home Depot guy has that job. The same reason most people work jobs. He has money issues that he doesn’t feel comfortable discussing. They don’t share finances so she has no insight into his debts. He’s working to get out of debt.

Men are asking if u were surprised to have twins bc they know that either twins happen naturally (scary to them) or on purpose via IVF

I used to love love this podcast. Lately just not the same. With the use of “like like” or “literally” all the time. I’m also not a fan of the guests lately. Seems to be more of a talk-show about the hosts lives and not about actual dating content. Bring back guests like Maria Matchmaker, Logan Ury etc. Update Happy for Jared’s relationship but his book doesn’t sound exciting at all

Loved the intro to Jared’s book and while I’m married for 25+ years, my two boys 23 and 20 are going to love the advice, wisdom and honesty! NY Times best seller for sure!

I get Aileen, Jordana and Sami want their $30M in milestone payments due in 2026 but the sudden 40% jump in monthly benefits charges is excessive. It’s only two extra short episodes per month. My main issue with benefits is that it is marketed as J&J sharing their personal life on a dating and relationship podcast. But only Jared is actually doing that. Jordana never opens up about her marriage. Jordana is insightful and has realistic takes on relationships so I would love to hear more about the ups and downs of a real life marriage. But it’s painfully evident she’s afraid to share anything personal so instead we typically are stuck with surface level, off topic updates on babies and a dog.

I used to be a loyal listener and subscriber but the last few months it’s just been a total slog. Not sure if it’s Jared arrogance, stupidity, lack of self awareness or a combination of the above but it’s just become insufferable. Not only did I unsubscribe, I don’t even want to listen to the episodes I do have access to. A lot of my other friends have had the same takeaway on a similar timeline so unsure what’s up.

I’ve been a longtime listener and subscriber for years, and honestly, Jordanas recent response to listener feedback left a really bad taste in my mouth. I first noticed a growing lack of empathy on Oversharing, but hearing the response to concerns about the subscription price increase of essentially “We know times are tough but production costs money, & you can just leave” felt incredibly dismissive toward the people who have supported the platform for years. What’s especially disappointing is that there doesn’t seem to be any option for loyal subscribers who simply didn’t want or need the added video component to keep their existing pricing. Instead of acknowledging why longtime listeners might feel frustrated, the tone came across cold, defensive, and out of touch. Part of why I originally became such a fan was because Jordana always seemed level-headed, relatable, and thoughtful in the way she approached people and conversations. Lately though, the delivery, tone, and responses to feedback feel very different. As someone who genuinely supported and enjoyed the content for years, it’s disheartening. At this point, it may just be time to move on and find podcasts and hosts that still make listeners feel valued rather than dismissed.

They said they want people to unsubscribe if they don’t like the price change so I did. No one wants the video portion. Stop acting like that’s what your LISTENERS want. It’s like a restaurant charging extra for a sprig of parsley but there’s no way to opt out. Greedy, condescending and out of touch. Perhaps you’re living outside of your means Jared and Jordana. Did you give your staff a raise??

It is fine that you need to raise the subscription price but the attitude surrounding it is what forced me to cancel. Also the fact that Jared did not have the decency to respond to both a DM and Patreon comment that I left him equals another cancellation. GET OVER YOURSELVES.

I hate to say it, but I was a subscribing member since 2020 and have stopped listening because I don’t find Jordana and Jared relatable at all anymore—-they’ve moved on with their lives and we should have hosts who are better suited to discuss dating topics. There is a lifespan to everything.

Love the pod. Longtime Benefits + JTrain Patreon subscriber. Thrilled to hear Jared sounding genuinely happy lately. One recurring issue, though: when guests come on that Jared doesn’t already know well — especially fellow podcasters — the energy shifts and he gets oddly combative. Example: I also think Andy Levine being secretive about his career is kind of bizarre. But listening to Jared go IN on him while Andy awkwardly laughs it off was uncomfortable. I didn’t leave thinking, “Wow, screw Andy.” My mind went to, “That’s not really how you treat a guest.” The topic just isn’t that serious. And honestly, him sharing less than you guys do only makes the UUP subscription feel more valuable. Know that we know that.

Ok it seems obvious to me that the U Up staff is writing fake emails to match the background of the guest. This was particularly obvious during Jordana’s leave and also during the “married to a gay man” episode. Feels very insincere. Please stop. Or take it a step further and have chat gpt write the fake emails.

Come on guys, another price increase? And such a big jump. The price was just raised recently. I’m a longtime subscriber but I’m out.

Unsubscribing because of how rude Jared was to the Dear Shandy guests. Wildly unprofessional and incredibly tough to listen to.

Update after the shandy episode- he has no self awareness and is an absolute bully to those who have differing opinions from him. He also asks listeners to write in then calls them annoying for the emotions they’re having. Such a meanie ** also without fail he always asks Jordana how she is and before she can answer he just rants about himself as if he doesn’t do that enough at all other times. Such a self absorbed person. yikes. 1. The singing. It’s too much and takes away from the stories 2. When he tries to be philosophical…yikes. Especially on a topic that isn’t that deep, he ends up just rambling and doesn’t make any sense. 3. His obsession with how women talk about breakups and tik tok is just strange for grown man 4. He tries to make things a bit/comes with prepared lines and most of the time they don’t fit the story of the theme, and he just keeps harping on them, taking away from the story 5. He has an amazing ability to make women’s gripes seem trivial every episode. 6. He’s gotta stop interrupting Jordana…you can’t keep saying sorry for interrupting while continuing to do so every 2 seconds 7. His dating life just screams emotionally immature

This is my favorite pod of all time! I have listened to all episodes TWICE, including subscriber content. The way these two break things down and give thoughtful nuanced responses is so refreshing. I rec the show to anyone and everyone who has ever been in a relationship and/or enjoys a good laugh. Keep it up guys, I don’t know what I’d do without you two! I also listen to J-Train and enjoy that content as well,Although it could use a little extra editing imho. :) Jared is both funny and relatable!

The Dear Shandy episode was really awkward and confrontational. I can’t support Jared acting like a jerk.

I’ve been listening forever and a subscriber but Jared is so easily triggered defensive and rude to guests that it’s uncomfortable and not fun at all! He owes Sharleen and Andy an apology I couldn’t believe how weird and not welcoming he was being. Makes me sad and I felt second hand embarrassment.

It’s very difficult speaking up about antisemitism. I thought you approached the listener very thoughtfully. It’s rare to feel seen as a Jewish American these days. I appreciate you. I’m sure it won’t be well received by the masses but *I* am so grateful you spoke to it.

Speaking from someone very protective of the Jewish demographic, the recent episode just showed how little Jared is in touch with other cultures. My cousin dated someone from another religion / culture and felt that they were loud and overstimulating for her. And our family is louddddd. It’s not always antisemitic 🤷🏻‍♀️

Jared … I think you’re trying to say you end things “on sight” meaning immediately. Please stop it’s making me crazy. And for the love of god - stop interrupting. Saying sorry to interrupt but continuing to do it does not make it any better. I get it, I have ADHD too but you have to let people finish speaking PLEASE.

…take a shot every time Jared asks a question, then steamrolls the convo and doesn’t let the other person actually answer it. Longtime listener, frequent reviewer, and despite my grievances I do enjoy this show and will keep listening. The magic is the combination of Jared and Jordana. Which is why the mat leave cameos have been so tricky. There were wins and there were losses, there were abandoned eps that some of us just couldn’t get through. Jordana, congrats and also can’t wait to have you back!

Update again: The interrupting has to stop. Update: LOVED Maddie Mahoney!! More Maddie please 🤗 Hi Jordana! You guys are the best and your advice is always spot on.

It may just be me, but when Jared gets a little too excited/laughs, he sounds like Mike Wazowski when he finds out he’s in the newspaper. Nice pod

It is so rude and distracting. Listeners want to hear from the guests. The amount of times he has cut off Logan, Sami, Aleen in the last few episodes is distracting and annoying. It makes you sound obnoxious - not funny. Long time listener and benefits subscriber - please take this feedback!

Logan Ury was an awful guest. She was overly opinionated and talked with spit in her mouth. It was gross to listen to.

They literally just did a “Cool Whip / Family Guy” bit- and didn’t even know it!!! 🤣

Funny and interesting commentary always! Sami was the only guest for feedback so far - she was constantly interrupting and not allowing Jared to finish his thoughts. Tess was fantastic please have her back!!

Bob the drag queen was hysterical. Please bring him back in the future !!

The guest hosts while Jordana is out are all over the place - did anyone vet these ppl or prep them before recording? Maddie, Jack, and Matteo were great - Yamaneika was horrible, I couldn’t even finish the episode.

Absolutely obsessed with Jared and his hot takes. I love that he is always willing to understand and says “please correct me if I’m wrong.” I’m saying this because he does have a history of taking feedback- please stop interrupting people :( it feels rude to the guests and it’s not a true volley of conversation.

The episode with Bob the drag Queen was amazing!! Best guest so far in Jordana’s absence.

Tough listen without Jordana. Jared is great but the guest selection has been interesting. Lots of rambling, feels like it’s trying too hard to be woke. Just want to hear dating advice. Would love to have one steady stand-in co-host until Jordan’s is back. Will wait to listen again until she is back. Otherwise I’m just skipping forward for most the episode

I put on one podcast and not even 20 minutes in I became annoyed with the way this man talks about relationships and love in general. I think women everywhere can find his jokes distasteful, especially the ones about those who have been in non-committal relationships (myself included). Your co-host offers a very human and WOMAN take, saying that she had to go to therapy and that leaving a situation like that isn’t just a linear path…and you ruin the humanization of the situation with harsh criticism towards women and jokes. Maybe the co-host should get her own show.

Like, like, like, like, like x billion….like I could not listen to

Love the eps with J’s long time comic buddies. It’s like the old JTrain podcast that I LOVED, and introduced me to so many comics including Matteo, Yamaneika, and Janelle James. Keep ‘em coming.

You’re doing great Jared!!!!!

The best podcast on this wide free internet. Will never get enough of J&J!

I think Jared is doing an amaaaaazing job hosting while Jordana is out on leave (we miss you Jordana!) The Matteo Lane episode was especially good I thought. Keep it up Jared (& we can’t wait to see you back Jordana!!)

Love this show but the interrupting since Jordan’s left has been insane. Please let people finish a thought. The episode with Sami was the worst they interrupted each other the entire time. Please take the note so it doesn’t thing the show because I love it!!

I love this podcast dearly and miss Jordana — petition for Sami to be temp co-host while Jordana is gone. Her episode was so much better than what any other guest can deliver.

This is one of my favorite podcasts and I listen every week. Love J&J—their relationship, honesty and banter. So happy for Jordana and don’t mind the use of guest hosts while she’s out. But just the first few minutes of the latest episode with Sami just turned me off. She comes in so hot playing fake therapist on Jared about his being too involved with his family and their opinions of him. I felt so bad for Jared in that moment because not only is that story line part of his comedy and livelihood, but he didn’t ask for her uneducated and critical opinion. “A therapist would say so”….that was so rude. Jared took it well, but still it was a hard listen. It felt shaming and that’s not cool. No more Sami please.

I think Jared could really benefit from listening to the first several minutes of the episode with Sami. He interrupts her and speaks over her so much, it is SO distracting and comes off as incredibly rude. I really like this show but Jared really needs a gut check with how he interacts with other hosts.

Will miss Jordana on leave!! but love the pod overall, Jared knows how to keep it moving - stays fresh!

Two episodes into Jordana’s maternity leave and it has become the Jared Show. The poor guest hosts can barely get a word in let alone answer a question without Jared launching into his woes and opinions. As a long time listener, it’s unbelievably painful to listen to. 5 stars because I love J&J and this show….but Jared, for the love of God, STOP interrupting!!

Anytime he “imagines” how a relationship might end for him, he imagines him breaking the woman’s heart and her never getting over it. Wake up, Jared, you’re not god’s gift. Take a sec and imagine you’re the one getting dumped.

Just not into it. Really enjoy the subscriber eps and regular banter.