Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update - Second Date Update: Barista Foam Job

Episode Date: July 24, 2024

One of our listeners is a barista and says she did something she would NEVER normally do… but the risk she took got her a date with a hot customer and now she wants our assistance bringing him back one more time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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That's what they say. Like years ago, Brooke met a hunky traveling salesman named Roy. I did. She told us this story many, many times on the show. But just to recap for anybody who doesn't know, after one steamy night involving a diner at the edge of town, passion took over. And to this day, her husband firmly believes

that those children are really his. Oh, my God, Jeffrey, that is too far. It's a story that's as romantic as it is factually correct. That is not true at all. I have only fallen truly, madly, deeply in love with one man, and that is my husband. Oh. I thought you named one of the kids' middle names was Roy

after the real father, too. Okay, so you love your husband, but you still married Roy. No, I don't think she's saying any of that. She's full-blown denying this. It's just Michael. Your love life confuses the hell out of me, Brooke. It is hard to keep up with. All I'm trying to say is that love can strike anywhere at any time.

I think that's great. Even when you work as a barista at a coffee shop like our listener Jacqueline does. So let's talk to her. Jacqueline, how you doing? I'm doing okay. How are you guys? You sound a little like sad or something. Are you all right? Yeah, I just, I need your help. Okay. I thought maybe Brooke's love story brought you to tears. I don't know. Maybe you got something else going on. Tell us about it.

Well, like you said, I'm a barista at a coffee shop and that's a couple weeks ago it was yeah it's chill i like it that's exactly the attitude that alexis had when she used to work there's like yeah it's okay it's fine well a couple weeks ago it was kind of a slow time of day and i ended up meeting this really nice customer and he ordered a latte and he stopped and complimented me on my foam art with your what art foam art oh yeah you can draw little pictures did you put your phone number in the foam on the top yeah that would have been clutch it's actually it looks hard to do that It is hard because I actually didn't do any foam art on the job. Oh, you didn't? Wait, what?

You just thought you did? Why would he say that? I don't know. Maybe he was just trying to talk to me, but he goes, oh, my God, is that a dog's face? It looks just like my dog, Kevin. He's totally just like joking with you to get to talk to you. Oh, yeah. I mean, I think he knew I wasn't trying to do latte art because he said I was the Picasso of latte art.

The Picasso. It's abstract. Well, it's abstract. Yeah. That's not necessarily pretty art. It is just very cool. And his cubism face. Yeah, sure.

Did you get his name, by the way? His name is Kenny. The dog's name is Kevin. After Kevin from The Office. Oh, Kevin from The Office. Oh, Kevin from The Office. Oh, I bet he loves chili. I mean, how did you parlay that into anything? Well, so he was being like really friendly and sweet.

And I mean, I know this is kind of unprofessional, but since we didn't have a lot of customers coming in, he asked if I would come sit with him for a little bit. Really? Yeah. That is like, I feel like that's bold. I don't know that I could ever think of a scenario where I would ask any waitstaff

to come sit with me. Although you did go to a Starbucks and try to ask out the baristas recently and they all said no. That's a good point. It could be a good gauge though because if it's a dead empty coffee shop and she's like, oh no no i can't he would be like oh okay i can see she's working yeah so here's my point so she can say oh sorry i'm working she

has an excuse but if she says yes i'll sit with you it's a huge sign that she's at work the ball's in your court at this point jacqueline what'd you do I said yeah sure let me just you know let my manager know I'm gonna take my break and oh you took a break you even did it like on the up and up yeah you should have done an on-cum at a time was it worth it how did it go it was good like we were laughing getting to know each other and he he asked if I was single and normally whenever a customer asks me that I lie and I'm like I'm married basically yeah yeah yeah but I was honest I told him yeah I'm single so he asked me for my number and after he left

like even my co-workers were like oh my god that was really cute oh my god plus you get an immediate gauge no you get like I would love if two of my girlfriends could always go on every date that I went on to like tell me whether or not it went well. Alexis, if Brooks says, oh my God, that guy and you are really cute together, what are you thinking? Well, um, I mean, it's just, can I get someone else's opinion also?

But Jacqueline, this is a coworker whose opinion you actually respect. Oh, Jeffrey. I'm just saying. Yeah. Totally different situation. Oh, Jeffrey. I'm just saying. Yeah. Okay. Totally different situation. Oh, my goodness. All right.

So, wait. What's happened since? Well, we texted back and forth for a little bit, but, like, our last text exchange we had was a few days ago, and it was kind of weird. Uh-oh. So, he messaged me. Yeah. So, what's up with Glenn?

Does he still have his motorcycle? Who? What? You guys have, like, motorcycle who what i don't know who glenn i don't know a glenn or anyone with a motorcycle i wrote haha what are you talking about and he said oh come on stop playing coy with like a smirky face emoji so i wrote is this a game and he never wrote back and i was like kind of awkward and I don't really. Sounds like he was actually mad about something. I'm turned on by that conversation. I don't know about the rest of you. I'm with Alexis.

If you put a smirky face, that means that you're not upset. Yeah, you did a smirky face. Yeah. Were you guys talking about astronaut John Glenn at any point during your conversation in the coffee shop? No. Pretty sure he has a motorcycle. Is he still alive? I don't know.

I'm trying to solve the mystery here of who Glenn is. So we have no idea. Clearly Jacqueline doesn't know. We should probably just call him and try and see if he picks up and can give us some answers. We will reach out to this guy Kenny and maybe to his

dog Kevin and try and get you a second date update right after this, okay? Okay. All right, hold on. Second date update. Today, we have a mystery we need to solve. Ooh, I love a good mystery.

The mystery of Glenn and the motorcycle. Seriously, who is that? Sounds like a children's book. And I've been thinking about this off the air, and I have a theory. Okay. Because who else is notorious for driving a motorcycle around? Roy, the traveling salesman. Glenn must be his son cruising the highway, stealing women's hearts at night,

just like his daddy did back in the day. What are you talking about? Those boys are notorious. I guess we've never done a double date, second date. Stop it, Jeff. This is interesting. Jacqueline, would you be up for doing a twofer along with Brooke and Roy

if we can get Kenny to agree to this? I'm not sure about that. You love Brooke. You're a fan of our show. You can turn it down. I am also sure about that. You love Brooke. You're a fan of our show. You can turn it down. I am also turning it down. And I'm also kind of pissed I get the old guy, Roy, and you get the young one, Glenn. I'm sure you guys can work out an arrangement where you could swap halfway through the night.

Anything goes with Roy. Okay, let's concentrate on, wait, what's the guy's name now? Chris. No, it's Kenny. We've got to focus on Kenny with his dog, Kevin. Kenny is the one that she met when he walked into her coffee shop the other day, made a comment about her foam art. So let's try and get that connection back.

Because after that text about that weird text he sent about Glenn, this has to be just some misunderstanding that's happening. Yeah, I mean, it's so random. Maybe he accidentally texted the wrong person. Oh, that's weird. Yeah, it's so random maybe he accidentally texted the wrong person oh that's weird yeah he could have been texting yeah and maybe he's embarrassed because he feels like he looked like an idiot so yeah let's give him a call and see what he has to Hello? Hey, we're looking for Kenny. This is Kenny.

Hey, Kenny. Nice to meet you. We're a radio show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning. Hi. What? Yeah. Who is this? Oh, man.

It's your show. It's your favorite radio show. You're on the radio right now. Why are you calling me? Great question. Yeah, because we're doing something called a second date update where we try to help our listeners work on their love connections with people that they meet out in the world.

And you were somebody's love connection recently. Hopefully. Yeah. Well, it sounds like you had a nice connection anyway. It's a girl named Jacqueline. Okay. Remember you went to a coffee shop and you kind of had a nice little conversation with a barista there named Jacqueline and you made a comment about like her foam art? Yeah, maybe.

You said it looked like your dog, Kevin. Yeah. I do that. I do that a lot, actually. Oh, no. no Wait what? That's a line? Why? Oh bro

I've done that a few times I mean it is really funny And unique But even if you've done it a few times Like Yeah Well It's a few times

But you know It's been more like a few times This week What? Actually This week? Well bro how often do you do this? Why do you drink that much coffee?

And why? Like, why even ask her to sit with you? Why even ask if she's single if you... Well, he can't even remember who this is. I know, but like, if he's doing this all the time, what's your intention? It's obviously not to, like,

have a relationship. Well, I'm actually really involved with a social media challenge right now. What? Social media? What challenge? This might be part of it. What are you talking about? Wait, Jacqueline was part of it?

Jacqueline was a part of that, even though I don't know exactly who she was. I'm sorry to laugh. Okay, tell us, what is this challenge that you're doing? It's a challenge to help me be more social and improve my social skills with other people.

Okay. I'm going to say, so far talking to you, I'm not sure it's working. Yeah, I mean, you come off almost like a player, bro. Not like a social... What is the challenge?

I don't understand. Well, I have to meet and engage with 10 new people every day that I don't know. Oh. Okay. Okay. In the video, it says that baristas are friendly and easy to talk to, so I tend to hit a lot of coffee shots. It is part of their job. So you're going to a lot of coffee places just striking up conversations,

hoping to improve your own social skills. It's not flirty at all. You're not trying to pick up women necessarily, just be a better talker. Yes. So she read that totally wrong. You know that, right? I mean, like you guys were – You were too smooth.

But what did you think when she was texting you and who the hell is Glenn? Yeah, she said there was a message that you sent about someone named Glenn and his motorcycle. Do you know what that is? Yeah, that was actually meant for someone else if I did that, yeah. See, we thought that, but we didn't know all this first. I was talking to a lot of people at once. Got confused. Are you single?

Can I ask that? Yes, I'm single are you wait are you interested in dating any of these strangers that you talk to or are you just looking for like a million new friends because brooke bought all of her friends on instagram so that'd probably be an easier route to go just if i can throw out a recommendation there for you i know someone who did but that was not fair what's the goal here? Love or just friendship? I can't say I'm not interested in love. I am interested in love, but I'm really engaged in this challenge that I'm doing.

And I want to see it all the way through. And I want to finish it. And it's taken up so much of my time that I haven't really had any to go out on dates at all. What a misunderstanding. Okay, how long until you finish it? How much longer? I got a little over three weeks left. What? That's a lot. But good for you, man. Hopefully it is

improving. You think you could meet a waiter at the same time you're on a date with somebody maybe? No? Try to be hopeful here. You know, like two birds, one stone type of situation. Brooke wants you to quit on your challenge, but I have a better idea. Let's try and keep improving on your social skills by reconnecting

you with that barista, Jacqueline. Because she's on the other line right now wanting to talk to you. Oh, wow. Okay. Yeah, sorry. That's how this segment works. Jacqueline, you there? Yeah, I'm here. Jacqueline how are you feeling um I'm okay a little disappointed I'm super sorry that we got a misunderstanding going I mean I didn't mean to let it get to that point

like I said I'm just trying to work on my social skills and complete this challenge. Yeah. Just hearing your voice, though, and thinking about it, it is taking me back some. Are you the lovely girl I talked to with the blonde curly hair?

I'm a brunette. But it's like a light blonde. Okay. Shade a brunette. But it's like a light blonde shade of brunette. If it makes you feel any better, Jacqueline, Brooke has worked with people here for years and can't remember their names or who they are. By the way, I'm Jose.

If I saw Jeffrey in a grocery store, I'd just walk right past him. No idea. I'd walk back to myself if I could. I'm not a big fan. Jeff would be hiding. I have to ask you a question really quick. Okay, go ahead. Do you really have a dog that's

named Kevin, like Kevin from The Office? Oh, yeah. Please say it's real. Yeah, I do actually have a dog named Kevin. There was a long pause there before he answered. I don't believe him, actually. I do actually have a dog name There was a long pause there I don't believe it actually Have the dog hold up a newspaper I need a picture Yeah, wait a minute

Maybe it's just his social skills kicking in That might have been part of it But look, the whole reason that we do these calls Is to try and set you up on another date So we would offer to send you guys out One more time to another restaurant or maybe another coffee shop, and we would pay for it. I mean, I think the thing is that you really need to think about here. I keep wanting to call you Kevin. Kenny.

Is the challenge worked? Yeah. Like, you've made real connections. You have someone who wants to go further. I would say that's winning the challenge that you wouldn't even need to do the three weeks. Yeah. Because you've already improved so much. Yeah.

She wants to hang out with you. I mean, I'm glad. Y'all think it's improving my skills and everything, but I really want to see it through to the end. Okay. I'm not a quitter. That doesn't mean you have to say no to the date, though. Yeah. We'll still send you out with Jacqueline, though, after your challenge is done in three weeks.

Well, that might be really nice. Okay. It might be nice. Are you willing to wait for that, Jacqueline? I mean, I still feel like the conversations we've had have been good, and even if it just ends up being a friend thing, I'd still like to go out in a couple weeks if you want to oh my god she just wants to be around you no matter what the

vibe is bro all right well i'm calling it this is a successful second date update we're gonna reconnect you two okay okay that sounds awesome awesome sweet people i like this and by the way katie i just need to ask do you possibly have a father named Roy? Stop it, Jeffrey! Get up, Kenny! He's not... If you do, tell him to call in for a double date update. He'll know what it means.

Please do it one more time. Hey! Look at Jeffrey in the morning. Man, this is a great example of, you know, sometimes all you have to do in life is just step outside of your comfort zone, try something you have to do in life is just step outside of your comfort zone, try something new, and then naturally love will just find its way in. I don't know if it's love or friendship or something, but yes, yeah, I agree with your sentiment.

Like, I think this was so cute. Yeah. You know, he was just trying to push himself out of his normal comfort zone. And he did a great job. Yeah. I mean, he has multiple people texting him. I'm guessing she's not the only one that thinks that he's flirting with her. Yeah, probably not.

It's funny because he's not trying, which makes girls like guys when they don't try to. But he's literally not trying. He just wants to talk to somebody and move on. So vicariously, girls are like, um, hello? Playing hard to get? I mean, I swear it works. Just push yourself out there into something you don't normally do.

So, Jose, what do you think? Skydiving classes maybe? Oh, my gosh. It works for Kenny. Yeah, I don't think that that's what Kenny did. What if the instructor's hot? And you're attached to her front. Oh, great.

My girlfriend is going to see me pee my pants on her front. She'll be like, oh, that's warm. Well, whatever you want, we can help you out with your dating life. At least try to. You can email the show at Brooke and Jeffrey. We'll call that person who isn't calling you back. We're so done with new year, new you. This year, it's more you on Bumble.

More of you shamelessly sending playlists, especially that one filled with show tunes. More of you finding Gemini's because you know you always like them. More of you dating with intention because you know what you want. And you know what? We love that for you. Someone else will too. Be more you this year and find them on Bumble.

Joel, the holidays are a blast, but the financial hangover, that can be a huge bummer. If you are out there and you're dreading the new statement email that reveals the massive balance that you may have racked up, well, you could use our help. That's right. I'm Joel. And I am Matt. And we're from the How To Money podcast. Our show is all about helping you make sense of your personal finances so you can ditch your pesky credit card debt once and for all, make real progress on other crucial financial goals that you've got, and just feel more in control of your money in general. You know it. For money advice without the judgment and jargon, listen to How to Money on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hi, I'm Ed Zitron, host of the Better Offline podcast.

And this January, we're going to go on the road to beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada to cover the Consumer Electronics Show, tech's biggest conference. Better Offline CES coverage won't be the usual rundown of the hottest gadgets or biggest trends, but an unvarnished look at what the tech industry plans to sell or do to you in 2025. I'll be joined by David Roth at Defector and the writer Edward Ongueso Jr. with guest appearances from Behind the Bastards Robert Evans, It Could Happen Here's Gare Davis and a few surprise guests throughout the show. Listen to Better Offline on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever else you get your podcasts from.