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Editing my review to leave a Seder comment

I LOVE the little dive into Seder (latest ep) for the Catholic community - I worked a catering event at a local synagogue for Seder and literally was blown away at all of it (first time experiencing it). But I am laughing because I was so confused by the two hour window of nobody eating because of the prayers/songs. I would absolutely famish!!!! Thank you for the laughs and the Jewish insights for making a catholic girl understand your religion on a personal level!!!

Sam Darwak- Saratoga location
April 11, 2023

Funny and relatable

Hi jordana!! Great podcast - I like the email questions bc many are relatable about ghosting, mixed signals etc. appreciate how jordana challenges Jared about topics and brings a strong female perspective. Agree w others about Jared’s random singing and some vulgarities (study abroad question) I subscribe on and off to benefits and do really enjoy the more personal honest vibe it gives. Good listen for all currently in modern dating! Edit: agree w others that Jared needs therapy. I was very surprised at what he thought it was. Goes around in circles saying he has no problem with matches, “what a problem to have” but never goes past a first date. He really needs more self awareness. Jordana I know you are helping to call him out but sometimes it tough to hear his rants

J 2022
April 11, 2023

Jared, enough

Not down with the publicly reading of a DM of someone just trying to shoot their shot. The girl who DMd you about her grandma will be okay if you don’t want to go. It’s not that serious. If it’s not up to your standards, just don’t respond and move on with your life.

anon 12.27
April 6, 2023

Let her speak

It is absurd how on “Jordan’s” benefits episode, Jared does majority of the talking. He asks her a question, doesn’t let her speak and then answers it himself. No self-awareness.

Xsbenefit
April 3, 2023

Thanks for teaching my son to talk!

I’m a happily married teacher (Jared you are correct in your decision to not date us) with a 7 month old baby. I’ve been listening for years, since I left my last relationship. I listened to this podcast while pregnant and while breastfeeding in the early newborn days, and I cherish being able to listen in the car while my baby can’t learn swear words yet. But now he’s so used to J&J’s voices that he starts babbling whenever Jared starts talking! He thinks he’s conversing with you guys and I love it. Love you guys and this pod, I laugh at every episode and have for years.

ProfeHannah
April 3, 2023

Love the Pod and a Request!

First, love the pod so much - I find the advice really helpful. I see some criticisms of Jared in the reviews but as a single 38 yr old woman navigating the apps post divorce, I find him very relatable and appreciate that you have someone in their late 30s who is single. I’m guessing there are a lot of us that do but just aren’t big reviewers :) On to my request! I’m getting on board with the YouTube channel but I’m also a podcast subscriber. So I get the Sunday podcasts early and want to listen but then I won’t go watch the YouTube epp once comes out since I’ve already heard it. Not sure if it’s an option but would be great if there was a paid subscription for YouTube so we can get those early too.

KateDC202
April 1, 2023

Flight Attendant SOS Episode … Yikes

Love the pod and am an avid listener/subscriber but my god that last SOS episode was infuriating. The woman is 28-years-old and can’t just admit she likes the dude. She wasn’t receptive to any of the different options J&J provided for dealing with the situation, like why even write in/come on the show at all? Big yikes

itsmeee93
March 30, 2023

Favorite show for years!

There’s so much hate going on in the reviews but this is still one of my favorite shows! I listen every episode and always look forward to them. Keep doing what you’re doing!

m3rdzzz
March 29, 2023

SOS episode 3/25

OOOF. I love the premise of the SOS; please do this more! It’s fun to hear from the actual people writing in and get the details. The girl on this episode (flight attendant who refuses to admit she has a crush) was so brutal lol. I could feel Jordana holding back from saying “you have the most avoidant attachment style and should be going to therapy instead of the bahamas”. Jared also held back when the listener repeatedly said “I don’t know if I like him because I don’t know if he likes me” and it was INFURIATING lol. Y’all did a good job but please pick better listeners- that was a tough listen

hlount
March 25, 2023

The SOS with the flight attendant

Nails on a chalkboard…she couldn’t answer a single question. Can we stay away from someone who can’t form actual thoughts ?

Courtma knee jaj d
March 25, 2023

Topics for a benefits episode

Would you two be open to doing a deep dive into 2 topics I’m sure the listeners would like. Jared, what are the specific reasons you and Jess broke up/didn’t work out? Tell us about good/bad times Jordanna why is the relationship with your mother so strained? Provide examples and how did this affect your dating life at all? Or perhaps still with your marriage to Mike? Love the show! Just looking at topics that haven’t been covered but would love to hear.

Hossy55
March 24, 2023

LOVE THE POD

I am a day one listener, I’m married and have been in a relationship for the past 10 years but I still love to listen. Love all of the banter between Jordana and Jared. Had to take a stand, reading some of these reviews. Life ebbs and flows and Jared is just in a time in his life which is REFRESHING we all go through difficult times and it’s nice to relate too dating or not. Love the dynamic of these two and shout out to maddy and the teachers husband in the back!

_Steph_25
March 24, 2023

Jordana, if you’re reading this 😂

Love the pod but it’s riding the struggle bus as of late. 1.) Jared - you’re burnt out and you need a break. A good vacation (not Fra), some time off podcasting, and some therapy in no particular order. 2.) I don’t mind a long intro, but having to hear some shallow New York Times article on modern dating or Jared’s dating rants for the 175th time is getting extremely old and stale, and it’s limiting the number of emails you get to. 3.) Idk if it’s a quality control issue or what, but mix up the emails a little bit. They’re getting repetitive. I’m not sure if only certain ones are being chosen by the production crew but if I have to hear another dumb email by a 22 year old whose college boyfriend of 4 years won’t commit or some woman who has given her man too many chances, I’m gonna lose it. There has to be other topics in the mail bag - and if there aren’t, please let us know and we will happily think of things to discuss. Ask for specifics if needed!

jmh63092
March 23, 2023

One big commercial

I’m a fan of this podcast but lately it has been feeling like one big commercial. The advertisements themselves are SO long but also the first 20/30 minutes of the show are spent promoting Jared’s upcoming shows, other podcasts, local NY restaurants, etc. And then, right when you feel you’re about to “get into it,” god forbid the person writing in is a subscriber. Because then you get pitched to subscribed, which inevitably turns into a commercial for the YouTube channel. Feels like only 20-30% of the show is actual content at this point. Please increase actual content! You guys have interesting insights and it’s fun to listen to, but I’m losing interest at this point as it feels like my time is being wasted.

U Up Listener 123
March 23, 2023

PLEASE no more Violet Benson

Love the pod but she was insufferable and completely didn’t understand the maturity level and type of advice Betches listeners are looking for.

rentluva
March 23, 2023

Love Jordana!

This review would have been five stars a year ago but at this point I’m mainly returning for Jordana. As a fellow anxious dater, it’s so helpful to know that you’re not alone in this and I really appreciated her perspective and vulnerability on her journey with this. Absolutely loved Adam Pally as a guest host with a refreshingly healthy male perspective. Docking one star and echoing prior comments about Jared and his attitude toward women and dating. I think Jordana has done a good job gently pushing back, particularly with Jared’s primitive views on therapy which were cringeworthy to listen to. Bring back Adam Pally as a male cohost with Jordana!

Mickey986
March 22, 2023

Love, just one thing!

I love listening to this podcast! It is great for commutes, the gym, a walk or hanging around the house. I have just one thing that I personally would like to see improved. Maybe in the description of the episode the team can put time stamps on when different sections would happen. I feel lately the openings get really long. Some days I’m into it some days I’m not. For example today the opening today went about 31 minutes. Awkward sex was shortly after then the first email wasn't until 45 minutes or so. It would be nice to know where we can fast forward to. Thanks!

Ama reviews
March 22, 2023

Jordana is the lifeblood of the pod!

Jordana keeps me listening. She is reasonable, realistic, and levelheaded and provides thoughtful advice with solid humor. Jared, on the other hand, has got to go. To me, he seems so angry, anti-dating, anti-woman, and hateful. If he hates dating and hates women wanting to date, why is did he make himself the spokesperson for the male dating perspective? His jaded perspective is sending the wrong message to listeners. This is NOT how all men think and I don’t believe he’s “10% away” anymore. It would be like if jordana hated RHONJ so much that the mention of it set her off, yet she continued to host “mention it all.” Time to go, Jared! Glad to have the oversharing podcast now to keep my jordana fix. Sad to have had to cancel my benefits subscription but Jared’s most recent anti-therapy episode was brutal. I feel for him deep down because I’m sure he’s struggling but he doesn’t need a platform while he’s like this. Keeping 5 star rating because I don’t want to mess with the charts, though!

karynr10
March 22, 2023

Adam Pally Episode!

The best! Bring him back!! I was crying from laughing! This show is hilarious!

MirandaLuna
March 22, 2023

LOVE this podcast

I look forward to the episodes each week. Great dating advice - I even subscribe to get more episodes and quicker. My only criticism is that every subscriber episode they do a five minute spiel about how they are nervous about the episode and dread sharing their information

lattardo
March 22, 2023

Just updated my review

Jordana clearly read the reviews and took them to heart. She is encouraging Jared to go the therapy and pushes back on his triggers. Already enjoying it more. Jordana you’re a star!!

U Up Fan
March 21, 2023

Love but becoming repetitive

Jared has a relationship with the dating apps like a girl has a toxic situationship. He’s constantly deleting and re-downloading them like a girl deletes and re-adds the number of a guy who doesn’t want to commit to her but will breadcrumb her along 😂 It’s almost painful and becoming repetitive to hear how he’s clearly addicted to the dopamine bursts of validation he gets from swiping on the apps. It seems like every third benefits episode is him talking about how he’s deleted and redownloaded them and the dialogue around that convo is the same. I still love him though, he’s super funny. Just seems like he’s stuck in this cycle. Jordana, you’re amazing.

Jen7282
March 21, 2023

Love the pod, but no more Violet Benson

You guys are amazing and hilarious, and I love listening every week. But please no more Violet Benson. I actually felt defensive about the way she treated Jared during that episode. It was not fun to listen to.

Alwin23
March 21, 2023

Good lord

Jordana god bless you for putting up with Jared. The latest benefits episode was insane. Jared denying that therapy would help or failing to see HOW BADLY HE NEEDS It. It’s insane, frustrating, has been mentioned in numerous reviews- admin, anyone, Maddie, Jorge, betches…. SEND JARED TO THERAPY ASAP ITS RUINING THE POD. p.s. the stark contrast between Adam palley & him was sooo clear.

skg729
March 21, 2023

Absolutely amazing podcast

Favorite podcast ever. I’ve listened to every single episode. My boyfriend secretly loves it as well. Both of you are so lovable and relatable! I’m Jewish and feel like I’m hanging out with my family. Very few people make me laugh… and Jared you do it! I appreciate that you both are unfiltered and opinionated in a time where it’s unfortunately dangerous to be so. Please don’t change. Adam Pally is amazing! What a great guest!

mollyzxy
March 20, 2023

Love it

I would imagine anyone in any stage of relationship/ life would love this show.

Oksoundsgood
March 20, 2023

Best / Favorite Podcast

MORE ADAM PALLY PLEASE. Can’t wait to hear “I’m Jordan’s Adbraham, and I’m Adam Pally welcome to the U Up podcast” Editing my original review. Love the show and look forward to listening weekly but Jared is starting to lean away from “defending the undefendable, and showing the guys perspective” and leaning into, bitter, cynical, thinking women are all crazy. Getting a little cringe. It’s 2023 let’s believe women and not gaslight them for having feelings.

Taylorrene30
March 20, 2023

ADAM PALLY 🫶

Been a forever listener and Adam Pally was my fave guest ever. Such a good compliment to J & J’s dynamic and seems like a genuinely A+ human. Wish I could give more than 5 stars! U Up will always be my #1 pod ❤️

ilovegoldfish2
March 20, 2023

More Adam Pally, Less Violet Benson

This week’s Sunday Special was a breath of fresh air after the terrible episode last week. I’m going to echo other reviewers on here and ask that you don’t invite Violet back. I could barely get through it and warned my friends off listening to the episode, it was that bad. Adam was great this week. Obviously there wasn’t much difference of opinion over the letter writer but it was still great to see the strong yet hilarious takes from Jordana, Jared, and Adam. I’d like to request Yamaneika as a guest. She is a fan favorite on the JTrain podcast and I think she would bring such a great perspective to the show. She is also hilarious and her comments always have me laughing. Thanks for considering and keep up the great work!

Adcat08
March 20, 2023

Great!

Loved Adam Pally!! Such a great show! Bring him back for more!

Tippy415
March 19, 2023