It's Pop Culture Thursday, where Jared dives into the juiciest stories from Page Six and beyond, offering his hilarious takes and sharp observations!

Jared kicks things off by reacting to an unexpected holiday gem: the Kelce brothers' festive review of Love Actually. Can these NFL stars appreciate rom-coms, or are they sticking to their playbooks? Then, Jared unpacks one of the most talked-about celebrity news stories of the week—Blake Lively’s sexual harassment complaint against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. From the allegations to the ensuing PR wars, Jared breaks down how Hollywood spins stories, pits reputations against each other, and why some headlines feel more like strategy than substance!

The conversation doesn’t stop there. Jared breaks down the ever-evolving PR wars of celebrities like Blake Lively, whose carefully crafted image sparks debate, and Bill Belichick’s red carpet debut with his much-younger girlfriend, raising eyebrows and solidifying his "PR nightmare" reputation. Plus, a juicy Palm Beach scandal involving an heir to the Dodge fortune, racy playing cards, and an altercation at the exclusive Breakers resort serves as the perfect dessert to this week’s pop culture feast.

From love stories to lawsuits, Jared serves up hot takes on how PR machines are controlling the narrative—and why we, the audience, eat it all up. 

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Hop on the "JTrain" with comedian Jared Freid and his crew of pals, including YOU! Join us for an hour of laughs, gripes, and straight talk on modern love. Send in your questions, dish on the latest trends, and more to jtrainpodcast@gmail.com – we'll tackle it all on air! It's a no-nonsense, fun journey where we escape reality for a bit, delivering quick laughs and razor-sharp insights into the wild world of life and love. Tune in every Monday.

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Jared Freid is a stand up comedian from Boston and who is currently based in New York City. Jared is known to give great dating advice and is all knowing of the Bachelor & Bachelorette nation! You can catch his latest comedy special on Netflix, “37 & Single”, where Jared discusses dating app frustrations to awkward setups to breakup justifications. (For the record, Jared’s mom thinks his body is “just fine.”) Besides regularly headlining and touring around the country, Jared hosts two podcasts called “The JTrain Podcast” and “U Up? Podcast” with Jordana Abraham of Betches, where they discuss their takes on modern dating with issues ranging from apps to hookups to relationships. Check out more of his comedy and a live show today! 👉https://jaredfreid.com/