It's POP CULTURE THURSDAY! Jared’s sifting through the headlines—from Brady’s “I’m focused on work and kids” PR spin to Kristin Cavallari’s eyebrow-raising comments about Britney Spears. He’s got thoughts on it all and welcomes listeners to send in the stories they want his two cents on! And in true Jared fashion, he’s calling it as he sees it—whether it’s tabloids pushing a narrative or celebs playing the Hollywood PR game. Join for hot takes, laughs, and a chance to unplug from the endless scroll.

Jared dives into Heidi Klum’s bold new lingerie campaign, featuring a stunning trifecta of family glamour: Heidi herself, her 20-year-old daughter Leni, and her 80-year-old mother, Erna. Jared brings his spin on Erna's name, quipping that it’s the kind of name that sounds regal in German but feels a little… offbeat in New York. And if you were wondering if three generations of Klums were just “modeling or making out” in those photos—yes, people actually commented on this—Jared is here to remind us that sometimes the world just needs to chill out. Sure, a mother-daughter lingerie campaign might be unusual, but hey, modeling’s in their DNA, right?!

Then, in a turn toward the unexpectedly heartfelt, Jared reflects on Christina Applegate’s recent health struggles with MS, honoring her courage in sharing the reality of her condition. It's a softer moment amid the laughs, as he appreciates the vulnerability she brings to her public battles. Finally, Jared shifts to a slightly bizarre Gypsy Rose Blanchard update, the woman famous for the complex case of her mother’s murder. Apparently, Gypsy just took a paternity test to quell online speculation about her baby’s father—something Jared finds as bizarre as the internet’s obsession with her life. It’s like Maury, but make it… Instagram?

By the end of the episode, Jared’s spun up a rollercoaster of critiques, laughs, and that familiar, incisive wit we crave every week.

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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/