About this episode
It's POP CULTURE THURSDAY š¾šWelcome to the JTrain Podcast with Jared Freid, your weekly source for hilarious and insightful takes on dating, pop culture, and everything in between! Jared dives into Hugh Grantās amusing name choice for his youngest daughter, Blue, giving it his signature comedic take. After Grant reveals the story behind the nameāa blend of panic and his older childās influence, who originally suggested "Kevin" after a favorite minionāJared cracks up over the "You're my boy, Blue" references she'll face for life. He reflects on how Grant has softened up since fatherhood, even as he pokes fun at Grantās curmudgeonly reputation. Next, Jared weighs in on Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitzās split, taking on the vague breakup details. He jokes about the "non-story" of irreconcilable differences, guessing itās a publicist move to quiet nosy fans. Comparing it to his own experiences with lingering social media questions post-breakup, he playfully commiserates with the stars and calls out the predictable public fascination that fuels the gossip. He imagines a sitcom scenario: A-listers desperately scrambling to repair their public image, from cryptic black-screen memes to a hilariously timed dying-plant post! Then, things get juicier as Jared dissects Broadway actor Ethan Slaterās rocky PR game following his high-profile relationship with Ariana Grande. Jared analyzes the nuanced āPR curatingā that celebs use to sway public favor and muses on the very public response. From Taylor Swiftās dad gossiping mid-flight about her new romance to Heidi Klumās flashy pizza joint, Jared pulls no punches, blending comedy and insight on the bizarre media machine around celebrity relationships. It's all PR stunts! š
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