Boca Complaints, Canceled Shows, & Having A Nanny - TICKED OFF TUESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid

It's Ticked Off Tuesday! 😅😡Jared reads listener complaints and gives them the validation they deserve!!🙌This week, Jared kicks off with stories from his trip to Boca Raton, where visiting his parents in their retirement community leads to classic “social battery” struggles. Jared reflects on the endless social interactions at his parents’ gym, their community’s obsession with golf carts, and the hilariously overwhelming energy of retirees eager for conversation. He dives into a personal saga about receiving four pairs of shoes from a well-meaning acquaintance and the awkwardness of wondering if he’s done enough to show his appreciation. This segues into Jared's observations about his family dynamics and life at his parents' house. He humorously describes their home, specifically the pool house where he stays, which gives him some separation and peace. He notes how his mother tends to meddle, whether by interrupting his social encounters or rearranging his belongings in ways that drive him crazy. This leads to a frustrating moment where Jared can't find his clothes and wallet because his mother had moved them around, causing him to question his sanity. Jared talks about how small annoyances with family can spiral into exaggerated, existential frustrations. His struggle to reconcile his organized chaos with his mother’s more involved behavior leads to a mix of playful frustration, guilt, and an ongoing quest for personal space. 😅 The listener emails kick off with a luxury dilemma: one mom feels guilty relaxing while her nanny takes care of her baby, wondering if the nanny is secretly judging her for enjoying free time. Jared dives into the modern pressure social media creates, making people feel guilty for using help or taking time for themselves. He reassures the listener that everyone, including the nanny, benefits from this arrangement. 🍼 Another listener vents about a canceled Dane Cook show, expressing frustration at how the comedian didn’t even acknowledge the cancellation on social media. Jared shares the stress from the performer’s side of things, but agrees that not offering an explanation is frustrating, especially when fans have planned their nights around the show. Other complaints include being "trapped" by friends making plans months in advance, coworkers lacking self-awareness, and moms who ask for your opinion but do what they want anyway. Jared dives each scenario, blending humor with practical advice, making it clear he’s on the side of his listeners’ frustrations😂 Jared has shows coming up in Austin, where he’s preparing for his special!! Check them out!! 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Tune in every Monday. -- 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/