Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update - Second Date Update: Hearts and Crafts

Episode Date: July 23, 2025

One of our listeners discovered a little trick to exchange phone numbers with someone in public without uttering a SINGLE WORD… and the ladies seem to love it! Hear how he did it coming up in a new Second Date Update!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Yeah, it's creative and funny, I think. Okay, it would work on you. Yeah, it would. Yeah, awesome. Until all the guys start doing it, that's the thing. Only one time is it funny, you know, and then it's not. And then it goes viral and everyone's aura farming. Yeah, yeah. That's right.

That's right. All right, what do we got in comments right now? Yeah, there's one from Pan Cham who said, Love listening to this podcast. I migrated to Spotify from Insta-Reels, and my dog now recognizes Brooke's voice. She'll get the Zoomies when the second date update starts. Oh, that is so cute.

You're a good boy. Oh, you're a good boy. Time for some zoomies. We'll get you zoomies, zoomies, zoomies. I love that. Thank you so much for listening and being part of this podcast. It means the world to us.

Make sure you subscribe and sit back and enjoy the brand new second date. Second date update. We've been seeing studies lately, and we've talked about this on the show, where more and more men, especially Gen Z guys, are scared to approach women in person and try to strike up a conversation.

Very scary, that gender. It is. We're intimidating. Which is different than me, who doesn't approach anybody in person, because I'm a shy boy. Shy boy gets nervous. But like Jeff- That's actually Jeff's real personality,

so everyone knows. Don't tell them. Just like Jeff Goldblum said in Jurassic Park, life finds a way. And so did our listener, Connor, because in his email to us, he said he's trying something new to meet people more organically these days and watching TikTok to find creative ways to do that.

So Connor, welcome to the show, man. How you doing? I'm doing all right, brother. How you doing? Hey, there's nothing more organic than following TikTok trends, my friend. Hey, they help. I am a little bit shy just to talk to you and ask but what did you find on tik-tok that helped your dating life?

I came across this trend where apparently these girls are putting their phone numbers on these bracelets right and they see a guy they like they give them a bracelet. Okay wait real quick I'm picturing like the Taylor Swift friendship bracelet. It is those. Why do you know so quickly? Because I'm on TikTok. I can see the merit in it because then you don't have to like say words to each other.

Yeah and if the guy doesn't call you then you're like cool I just gave him a gift and he's got a nice little free bracelet. Yeah he's totally gonna wear that. He's not but. So wait Connor how did that help you? I had this random thought right? I was like if girls could do it we should be able to do it too, right? That's right, my friend. Make your friendship bracelets. So you did some arts and crafts for yourself? Actually, I got one of my lady friends to help me to make this.

Smart. To string some beads. Yeah. I wouldn't be able to. We'd be lost. I mean, honestly, it feels like it would work better the reverse, the way you're doing it. It's funny. Yeah, if it's bad and clunky rather than it's like it would work better the reverse the way you're doing it. It's funny

Yeah, it's bad and clunky rather than it's like cute a woman would really appreciate it Well, yeah a little kooky maybe but is this something that you put on just for when you're going out for the night? Or do you wear the bracelets all the time even at work just in case you meet someone? I imagined him having the bracelets in his pocket and then pulling them out and giving them to someone That's what I'm saying 24 7 are they on you to be honest with you this was new to me, right? So I kind of wanted to just try it out for just a full week. Oh Okay, so how many bracelets total did you give out in that week? Probably like a dozen? Okay How many call backs did you get so I got

three okay that's 25% one and four yeah when I'm just technically back said unsubscribe kind of funny but yeah you know she's right with her friends doing it okay and so I'm assuming that's the girl that we're calling then today Okay, I mean you've given out so many bracelets throughout the whole week Did you remember which girl Ainsley was to be honest at first? I didn't okay That's all right. You didn't tell her that did you no I didn't but we we did a picture exchange So I knew who I was Faces I'm guessing

Was there a date yeah, it was um we got some lunch That makes sense like random guy in Let's do daytime What was it like meeting her a second time? She was still wearing her bracelet, so I guess that's a good thing Yeah, and I actually brought her matching homemade necklace is kind of corny but to match her bracelet Okay, and I'm assuming your lady friend helped you make that one too, but we won't tell you I figured it out by then Yeah, you just need a longer string

Necklace takes custom earrings of their name on to What you write on the necklace because you'd already put your phone number on the bracelet social security number on this one No, I just you know I put a little note like your special Did she like the necklace? Because apparently I reminded her of the show called love island I don't know where this is the show. I don't know where all the Gen Z things friendship bracelets Taylor Swift love Island, maybe she's just trying to make conversation. Yeah, yeah, so you guys talked about love Island Yeah, well, you know what? I'm kind of a fan of love Island just a little bit, bro It's like everyone's guilty pleasure. I just saw a video of someone's boyfriend going nuts over it. Yeah, it's everywhere

It's a lot going on but um, we hung out for a bit over an hour. And it's good. I expected a little more, but we hugged and it was a good time. That sounds cute. Yeah. I mean, that's all an appropriate ending for a lunch date. Right. Yeah. And have you talked at all? You know, all she really does is like, likes my text or I see that she reads them. I'm kind of left on red, you know, but I think it's worth reaching out again and just kind

of seeing what's going on because I thought we really connected and even the love Island thing was so nice to have somebody else be a fan of that show. So we're kind of on the same frequency. You feel me? Maybe saying the same thing because it's, you know, Love Island, like you would think she's saying, saying oh I'm so glad I found a guy who's into it right let's call her and find out now we're gonna come back we'll reach out to Ainsley for you wait what do we do like I don't I haven't watched a show to welcome into the villa or something like we have to meet at the fire pit okay a new bombshell could come in and throw it all what happened to just a simple

rose on these shows? I'm gonna hop on Amazon we're gonna order a portable fire pit, throw in our bikinis and come back and do your second date update Love Island style right after this. Thank you. We just learned the hot new way to meet women and that's friendship bracelets with your phone number on them. Oh yeah it's a IDR listener Connor found on TikTok where women are doing this to meet guys now so he thought why can't a cool confident man do it too? It worked it worked multiple times for him. It sure did and that's how he met Ainsley. It's really cute. The two of them met up for a date,

talked a lot about the show Love Island. But since then, she hasn't been responding to him very much. And Connor is now starting to wonder if he just got voted off of her Love Island. Connor, how you feeling, man? I'm good. I might still have some options. so you got wait you got a backup plan then yeah you know I got I got I got a few other options okay well

we can call all of your options when we're done with this first option Ainsley I gotta know if you've got backup bracelets for next week like how many extras did you make that you haven't been passed around? Well I don't think I needed much extras. I mean I'm not a bad looking guy. Alright confidence. Did you say like 3 out of 12? Well still that's a high success rate for a man. So let's keep that confidence going. I'm gonna dial Ainsley's number right now hopefully she picks up. Sounds good. All right, here we go.

Hello? Hey, we're looking to speak with Ainsley? Yeah, this is her. Who's calling? We're a radio show. We're called Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Hey, Ainsley. I'm offended that you don't recognize us by our voices alone. We're not radio show. We're called Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. I'm offended

that you don't recognize us by our voices alone. We're not. It happens daily. Makes sense. Yeah. Okay. Like what's going on? Did I win something? No, you clearly haven't listened to the radio in a very long time. We don't give away anything. There's no budget. Actually, we may ask for money by the end of this one. Yeah, actually, so get your Venmo ready. That's no lie. But what we're doing is a segment here. It's called a second date update. Okay.

Okay, and that's something where we reach out to people who've gone out with somebody before. That person is not calling our listener back and we're trying to figure out why. Oh, that's awkward. Totally, which is why we put it on for entertainment purposes. Yeah. Perfect. It could be fun though, it could be somebody that you really like.

Yeah, and in this case, it's a guy named Connor. Oh, yeah, I think I would like to maybe go out with him again, he was nice. Oh. Oh, you would? Oh, it was easy. I feel like you- Yeah, okay, bye. I feel like you've auditioned for a reality show before I Mean it's just that the thing is like there's this other guy who's also pursuing me

I just I'm trying to be fair and like figure out what's going on in because they like both Who's the competition what are you working with here? Who's the competition? What are you working with here? Brooke, what does that mean? Well, I need to know what our boy Connor is up against, you know? I mean, he's a really nice guy. Listen, they're both nice, but I don't really

want to lead either one of them on, because it's kind of early. So I just kind of want to see how it progresses. Like, date each one of them a couple of times and kind of get to know them so that I can actually make a choice. So you are going to call Connor back and go out with him again, too?

Because Connor is the one who gave you a bracelet. If you remember. I do remember I still have it. It was really. Yeah. The other guy didn't give you any handmade jewelry and a necklace. No, you're right. I don't have any other hand made jewelry. And it was super cute. That's a few points that Connor already has up on this other.

I like that. But I'm. Like they're both really sweet. And it's like everybody can be sweet on the first date. Like, let's see what this is like after a couple. I don't want to burn a bridge. OK, but you're burning a bridge right now by not responding to him. All you're doing is liking his text. Oh, yeah.

I mean, I just don't want to lead anyone on. I don't know. Maybe I'm not going about it the right way. So it's like, yes, I'm definitely still interested in Connor. But I also don't want him to think that I'm don't know, maybe I'm not going about it the right way. So it's like, yes, I'm definitely still interested in Connor, but I also don't want him to think that I'm like, both feet in gunhoe right out the gate. And then like, oh, this doesn't work out. And then like, you like really crushing. I think you are going 80 steps ahead of yourself here. You guys have had one lunch date, you

know, I think if you were just honest with him and told them you liked him, that would make wouldn't that make you feel good as a guy? I mean, yeah, that's why I'm willing to go out with him I mean everything you're saying makes sense so I guess it makes me think about this a little bit differently. Well I think Connor would feel very reassured if you actually relayed that message to him because he's in the middle right now unsure of where your head is at. Yeah we're voting Connor. Yeah, that's fair. Oh, text in your vote, text Connor. Well, I think there's a very good opportunity. Yeah, vote him, text him in.

I don't think we need any of that, because there's a good chance for you to tell him those feelings directly, since he is already on the phone right now, waiting to speak with you. Oh, well, that's awkward. Okay. Like I said, that's what we enjoy about this segment.

So. Yeah, Brooke and Jeffrey Island Connor you there Do you want to say hi to Ainsley? I Didn't know you were hanging out with somebody else, but I guess that's cool Okay, so like it like it wouldn't bother you if I'm kind of just Seeing you both for a couple weeks and seeing who I really connect with? Yeah.

I don't know if it bothers me, but I think it's a little weird, yeah. Like what does that mean? Connor, don't blow this. You had a yes when I was talking to her that she already wanted to see you, but suddenly you came on, you say one thing and it's flipped to an I don't know.

Stick up for yourself. No wait, why are you being def, like I'm confused Connor, But suddenly you came on you say one thing and it's flipped to and I don't know No, wait, why are you being like I'm confused Connor cuz you told us you had other options, too I mean, isn't that what dating is? Don't tell her that I mean that was She has options he has It's something that we all acknowledge but we don't actually talk about book. It's a secret. Well, that's the problem It doesn't need to be a secret Connor You don't need to like feign like you're upset about it You can't be upset about it if you're doing the same thing

You don't have to have anybody tell you how to feel about how to live your life Connor. It's okay Just talk to Ainsley Honestly, I'm not upset about it, right. I was a little bit surprised. I thought you and me, we were really trying to work this out. You just seem like a dope, awesome

person. I kind of feel like we're a good match. That is so cute, Ainsley. Listen, Connor, I honestly it's really sweet and I really do appreciate how genuine you are and you seem like a really good guy.

So I mean, yeah, I mean, I do think this could probably go out again. You know, just see what happens. Okay, here we go. We're back. Connor, well done. I, that's amazing to hear. I just kind of want to be on the same page with you. So you're going to pass on this next guy, right?

Cause we're, we're chilling. We're getting to know each other. Oh, you want to be what? You know, I'm just trying to figure this out. Right. So are you saying you want to see me or are you want to still see him or like what's going on? Wow. OK. So like now you're giving off some pretty serious jealous vibes and I'm really not into that. I don't know that that's the case. I mean, Connor, you would be doing the same thing, right?

Like you would be only seeing her like. Yeah, that's exactly what I'm talking about. I'm not seeing anybody. You literally just said you had other options. Like maybe it's a better idea if we don't go out. Wait, what? No, wait, no, wait, no, we're going back again. Ainsley, here's the thing.

Like how do you, he's just saying let's really actually try this instead of not. Yeah. Connor, remind her of the good times that you two had together. Yeah, we bonded over Love Island. I gave you the friendship bracelet and this necklace. Okay, I did like that. Maybe we should hang out then. Okay. Well, okay. it's at this point I caution Connor to not say any other words whatsoever because anything that you say could have a detrimental impact on Ainsley's decision here for a second date maybe they should just go to a movie so they don't have to talk yeah I'm

just gonna officially ask now now that she seems to be on board again Connor are you still cool with this do you want to hang out with Ainsley? Honestly? Yeah? I don't know. Wait, what? Connor! Dude.

Come on! All you had to say is yes. Yeah, you know, but I just don't know if we should. This is why dating is so exhausting. Just make a choice. So now Connor, you don't want to go out with Ainsley? Oh my god. Okay, listen.

I really thought I liked you. I thought you liked me. You're trying to be with another guy. That's cool. That's fine. But listen, I do have another girl. Okay. And I think she's a little more sure about what she wants. You guys just go date a bunch of people and sleep around then.

OK, yes. So you are seeing someone else. We've come to an agreement. They both have other options that they want to explore first. And if those don't work out, they'll come back to each other. This is why people give up on dating. So Ainsley, it looks like officially it's

a no and a yes and another no and then a yes. And yeah, I don't know. So. Yeah, that was a lot. Thanks for calling and ruining my day a and yeah, I don't know so yeah, this was a lot Thanks for calling and ruining my day a little bit. I guess We also made it better at the same time right yeah, I mean yeah, at least I know Connor is no longer an option Are you sure about that? Oh my god In the morning, oh my god that was so frustrating to be a part of I'm so, we're hanging up. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Oh my God, that was so frustrating to be a part of.

I'm so glad it's over. It was awful. And I thought Brooke brought up a really good point about how it was like the perfect snapshot of what modern dating is and how uncertain everybody is. Nobody wants to commit to anything at all anymore. I mean, I get it. It's like going to a restaurant like the Cheesecake Factory and the menu is too big and you can never make up your mind.

You get overwhelmed. Close the menu and leave. There's too many flavors out there. You just gotta come back once every day, get one thing off the menu until you've gone through the whole thing. Or you just stick to the one thing you like. Maybe. It is funny that these two were kind of like a real couple on love Island weighing their options and waffling back and forth except in The end they voted each other off so The good news is we don't vote anybody off the Brooke and Jeffrey Island

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The Girlfriends is back with a new season, and this time I'm telling you the story of Kelly Harnett. Kelly spent over a decade in prison for a murder she says she didn't commit. As she fought for her freedom she taught herself the law. He goes, oh God, Harnett, jailhouse lawyer. And became a beacon of hope for the women locked up alongside her. You're supposed to have faith in God but I had nothing but faith in her. I think I was put here to save souls by getting people out of prison.

The Girlfriends, Jailhouse Lawyer. Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. My Uncle Chris was a real character, a garbage truck driver from South Carolina, who is now buried in Panama City alongside the founding families of Panama. He also happens to be responsible for the craziest night of my life. Wild stories about adventure, romance, crime, history, and war intertwine as I share the tall tales

and hard truths that have helped me understand Uncle Chris. Listen now to Uncle Chris on Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. In 2020, a group of young women found themselves in an AI-fueled nightmare. Someone was posting photos. It was just me naked. Well, not me, but me with someone else's body parts.

This is Levittown, a new podcast from iHeart Podcasts, Bloomberg, and Kaleidoscope about the rise of deepfake pornography and the battle to stop it. Listen to Levitown on Bloomberg's Big Take podcast. Find it on the iHeart Radio app, Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. This summer on the X-Ray Vision podcast,

we're diving deep into the summer's biggest movies from Jurassic World Rebirth to Fantastic Four. Plus, we'll talk to the stars of Superman. Is there a part of the Lois Lane costume that helped you feel like you were really stepping into her? It was the necklace for me. Nobody's really asked that before, so thank you. Listen to X-Ray Vision on America's number one podcast

network, iHeart. Open your free iHeart radio app, search X-Ray Vision, and listen now.