Crowd Work or Crowd Control? with Jay Jurden - CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid

In this special Chit Chat Wednesday episode of the JTrain Podcast, host Jared Freid sits down with comedian Jay Jordan for an engaging conversation about the evolving world of stand-up, navigating life on the road, and staying true to one’s comedy roots. Just back from Australia, Jay shares his experience of traveling to develop new material despite no upcoming special. He reflects on the importance of cultivating authenticity in an industry driven by expectations and social media trends. The discussion delves into the rise of sanitized versions of ourselves in comedy, where both Jay and Jared express frustration with tech-driven approaches to stand-up. Jay explains the delicate balance between making a connection with an audience while not compromising one’s artistic integrity. As the conversation flows, they explore how the business is shifting, particularly the role of social media management and its influence on the comedy industry. The two comedians also address the growing complexity of crowd work—where comedians once had full control over their interactions with the audience, but now find themselves navigating the delicate line between performance and real-time engagement. The episode also tackles personal and professional growth, with Jay offering candid commentary on his marriage, the challenges and joys it brings, and how it relates to his comedic journey. From the ups and downs of married life to the absurdity of fashion choices in snow-covered locations, the two dive into a playful and thoughtful "Peaks and Pits" segment. Tune in for an entertaining and thought-provoking conversation about the intersection of comedy, social media, personal relationships, and the ever-shifting expectations of both comedians and audiences in the digital age. Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors! Support the show and get free salads for 2 months & 50% off your first Green Chef box. Use the code JTRAINFREE at https://www.greenchef.com/JTRAINFREE 🙋🏻‍♂️ Jared Freid Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaredfreid Twitter - https://twitter.com/jtrain56 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wizardofha Website - https://jaredfreid.com/ 🎙🚊Follow JTrain Podcast Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/jaredfreid Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jtrainpodcast 🙋‍♀️ Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - https://www.venetiageras.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/venetiaageras Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venetiaageras/ 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. -- 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/