Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update - Second Date Update: Strife With Surprises

Episode Date: August 22, 2022

The guy on the phone for today’s Second Date actually put a lot of thought, effort and energy into his big dates idea, but he’s still getting blown off days later. We’re gonna put on our hero capes and try to save him!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart is back in the host chair at The Daily Show, which means he's also back in our ears on The Daily Show Ears Edition podcast. Join late-night legend Jon Stewart and the best news team for today's biggest headlines, exclusive extended interviews, and more. Now this is a second term we can all get behind. Listen to The Daily Show Ears Edition on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. racing event. Tune into my new podcast, Throttle Therapy, with Katherine Legg, an iHeart Women's Sports production in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Elf Beauty, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports. I'm Dr. Laurie Santos, and to welcome the new year, my podcast, The Happiness Lab, is releasing a series of happiness how-to guides to help you in 2025.

I'll distill the wisdom of world-class experts into easy-to-digest, actionable tips. Struggling with tough emotions? We have a how-to guide. Worried that you're not enough? We got you. Self-obsessed and want to get over yourself? There's a guide for that, too. The Happiness Lab's how-to season starts January 1st. Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Second date update.

And whenever I go on a solo date, I like to spoil myself. Good for you. What does that include? Well, a magnum bottle of wine. Oh, wow. A box of magnums.

Okay. The chocolate ice cream bars. Oh, yeah. Love those things. And then kicking my feet up on the couch and watching Magnum P.I. Okay, I see a theme here. 1991, season four, episode six. Very specific.

That's my way of spoiling myself on dates. But one of our listeners, Mark, says he spoiled his lady when he went out the other night. And I'm definitely interested to hear about it. Mark, welcome to the show. Can I call you Magnum Mark, though? I'm a gentleman, but I will accept. All right. I feel like that's a name you already got from maybe one of your ex-lovers.

But Magnum Mark, tell us a little bit about the date that you went on the other night what happened so here's the deal i i don't like to just like willy-nilly through things i'm the kind of guy who i i kind of like to spoil the ladies that i go out on dates with i'm the same bro i'm listening to the choir yeah small choir i mean alexis likes that you're still single. Yeah, my ears perked. You're a gentleman. Yeah, I mean, why not keep it interesting, you know? So, like, by spoiling them, I mean surprise it. Gifts.

Okay. Why are you doing this on a first date? Like, it feels like, I don't know, if I went out with a guy, I'd be like, oh, what is he hiding? How are you already shaming him? Brooke, you don't even know what he's done here. Yeah, you need to know what to get far. That's what I said. I didn't want to be a pessimist, but I'm just trying to figure it out.

Okay. I like to spice things up. I like to keep things interesting. I always have full disclosure that this is what I like to do on my profile. Okay. Okay. So people know going in. It isn't a surprise to your date.

Exactly. Tell us about your date. What's her name? Where did you guys meet? Okay, her name is Ava, and I met her online. I mean, she is gorgeous. You know who she kind of reminds me of?

That girl on the show. You guys know the show Riverdale? Oh, yeah. The crazy one? Oh, the redhead? No, no, the other one. Okay. I can't remember her name, but like the really, really hot one.

Okay. Veronica? Hot one on Riverdale, kind of psycho. Yeah, I mean. That's your type. To each their own. Gotcha. Sure, sure, sure.

So we're chatting for a while, like talking about our interests, and we got to talking about how stressful both of our lives have been lately. And just saying that we both need some relaxation and light bulb goes off. That gave me an idea for a date. Oh, Magna Mark knows how to relax. And he knows what to do with a light bulb. What are you planning then? So I asked her out and I kind of teased her by

saying that I had a little surprise lined up for us. Okay. That's exciting. So I gave her an address for us to meet at, but I didn't tell her what we were doing and I even blindfolded her before she went to the door. This scares me a little. See?

Thank you, Alexis. I'm sorry. You're meeting a guy you never knew. He's putting a blindfold on you and telling you to meet him at an undisclosed location. Blindfolds take a lot of trust. I know. Sign me up for that. That sucks. She knew that she was getting into this kind of a date.

Okay. So I put this blindfold on her and I did a little reveal standing in front of the welcome counter. The welcome counter to what? Yeah, of what? standing in front of the welcome counter. The welcome counter of what? The welcome counter at the mortuary. Welcome your dad! Surprise! No, no, it was

a salon for a surprise spa day. Oh, that's so fun! Relaxation, gotcha. Chances are good, she probably Google searched the address prior to being there. Played dumb that she didn't know was happening. That's what I would have done. She seemed shocked and happy.

Like, she seemed definitely excited. Okay. Great. And then after the massages, I had another surprise. Oh. A special sushi dinner. Okay. So we sat down

and we ate sushi together and at one point I tried to get her to kiss me by putting a little glob of wasabi on my lip. That's not going to work. When your voice got all deep and sensual, I thought something really good was coming here.

And then you, like, ew. Why would she want to kiss? That would burn, man. Yeah, I feel like I have to take the magnum out of your magnum mark at this point. I said, do I have something on my face? And, of course, I was hoping that she would go in and kiss it off. But she didn't. She flicked it off with a chopstick.

Yeah. I would have grabbed a napkin and been like bro i'd be concerned if she went in and tried to kiss the wasabi off your face thank you someone's got stray food on your face it is disgusting that someone else would want to put it inside their mouth but you know what the whole date overall seems like a pretty a decent date minus the wasabi yeah he put a lot of effort how did How did you end things? Awesome. I mean, we ended things. It was great. You know, we said our goodbyes and it seemed like we were going to hang out

again sometime. And of course, I hinted at another little surprise for her for our next date. But we have been chatting over the last couple of days, but I do feel like she's avoiding me. Okay. I don't know, man. Do you think it's and I've had this problem. Do you think it's, and I've had this problem,

do you think it's too many surprises? You're being too romantic? You're doing too much too soon? Yeah, let's go with that. That's definitely it. Too amazing, too romantic. Well, but she has been responding to my texts. She's just not making definite plans.

I'm just trying to get to the bottom of it. Yeah, like maybe it's too easy is what you're saying, Jose. Yeah. There's no challenge for her there. Let's find out. We're going to play a song, come back. We'll call Ava for you, and we'll try and get your second date update, okay? Thank you.

All right, hold on, Magnum. Bye. Second date update. I've heard a lot of tricks for trying to get a kiss on a first date. Yeah. But putting wasabi on your lips and saying, do I have anything on my face? Haven't heard that one yet.

No. It would burn. But that's what one of our listeners, Mark, tried. It's a curious move, that's for sure. Yeah. It didn't work. Yeah. Maybe that's the moment that turned everything for you, Mark.

Not all the spoiling stuff with the surprises and the gifts. Maybe she just thinks you're too weird. Oh, so hard. Would you say you're weird, Mark. Not all the spoiling stuff with the surprises and the gifts. Maybe she just thinks you're too weird. Oh, so hard. Would you say you're weird, Mark? Wow. Because, you know, I'm weird. I've licked Tabasco off people, places, and things before. That's true.

I suppose I have an interesting sense of humor. Okay. It was supposed to be a funny first kiss. Besides the kiss part, it does seem like there's a lot of potential here yeah you're really separating yourself from other guys bro the things you're doing you're spoiling her and then even the surprise kiss it didn't work but it was very unique i mean she's never gonna be on another date i'm sure like that i hope so or maybe never on another date with you either i'm just trying to be honest mark we got a wacky sense of humor, right, Mark?

Yeah, I know you're joking. I just really hope there's another shot for a date. And I think what the boys are saying, too, is if she's not the one that wants to go out with you again, you just keep doing you because you'll find somebody that appreciates it. Yeah, Alexis. I wasn't even finished with my sentence. Alexis, you'll find somebody Alexis.

We have a backup. We have a plan B ready for you, just in case. Thank you, ladies. It's good to get that feedback because, you know, I do have a special little spark, and I like to do these little surprises, and you're right. I will not stop. Good. Okay.

You should, bro. And that's why they call him Magnum Mark. Nobody knew. You're the only one. That's what I call him, Matt. All right. I'm going to dial Ava's number right now. We're going to see what she has to say.

You ready, man? Let's just see what happens. Yeah. Here we go. Dialing up her number right now. Hello? Hey, is this Ava? Who is this?

Ava, it's me, Jeff. From the radio show Broken Jeffrey in the morning, your favorite morning show. Same energy. It's me. Why are you calling me? Do you know who I am? I listen to you guys sometimes, but... Oh, I'm hearing a huge fan.

You are weird, man weird you are so weird i am just calling on behalf of one of our fans that's even bigger than you his name is mark mark is a guy that you went out with the other day uh yeah something like that but he made something like that it sounds like you guys had a really cool night that he put a lot of effort into. Wait, he told you about our date? Yeah. Yeah. He gave us the rundown that he had a bunch of surprises lined up for you with a spa day and a little surprise sushi dinner at this exclusive restaurant.

Oh, my God. He told you about spa day? Yeah. Why wouldn't he? That sounds awesome. I thought it was going to be a little sleazy if he got you guys like a couple's massage or something. But he just sounded like he really wanted to do something kind for you. So when I think of spa day, I'm sure you guys too.

Like you imagine plush white robes and theme rooms and hot stone therapy. It smells delicious in there. All that good stuff, right? Yeah, totally. So first of all, he blindfolded me, which like should have been a red flag right yeah i could see i'm scary you could think that but you could also think fun yeah so i was trying to be open-minded and i was like okay i'll i'll let this guy blindfold me whatever so we get there and he takes my blindfold off and where am i standing literally in front of one of those massage parlor rooms inside a mall okay oh like a strip mall

one of those i've had good massages at places like that yeah but usually like when you get someone a spa or you go to a spa it's like it's either its own entity or it's in, like, a fancy hotel or something. Yeah, but beggars can't be choosers here. I mean, you can still get a good massage at a place like that. Well, what is this like? Is this like it's a place in a mall and they have, like, little private rooms where you lie down? Or what is this? No, there's zero privacy.

Like, there's a bunch of people in one room getting massages on those weird, like... The chairs! Like airport massages! Yeah, i've seen those at the airport oh yeah they have at the mall too when you're walking it's usually like when you're on the go really fast it's like hey i got like 15 minutes before my flight it was awkward i mean if you're gonna take me to a mall that does not entail me needing to be blindfolded you know there's a bunch of people i guess i didn't think about that being led through the mall and nobody stopped him while that was happening that's also like yeah that's just malls magnum mark is back doing his thing but wasn't it relaxing it had to still been relaxing it was okay like i couldn't really relax because i felt so awkward and then

like at one point he paid for a foot rub and he was audibly moaning really hard no he wasn't that would be me i'm not even lying i love a good foot rub oh so nice stop don't make the noises one good thing about it was we were right next to this pretzel shop and kept smelling that oh i love the pretzel oh yeah dude how did they get that scent so strong i mean honestly okay so you were you were into it no i i was not into it like it was too uncomfortable but did you like the effort that he put in i mean he did put in some effort yeah i mean it may not have been exactly what you expected going into it, but like the surprise sushi, like that sounds pretty good.

Yeah. I forgot about that. The surprise sushi came from his backpack and it was from a convenience store. No, he said he took you to sushi. Yeah, he said. I mean, the sidewalk. Oh, bro. This is like the most romantic date on Wish.

You know what? This is like. He's like, he's got champagne date on Wish. You know what? This is like. He's like, he's got champagne taste on a, you know. Yeah. Bud Light budget. He's balling on a budget. Yeah. It's made fresh daily.

There he is. Every day they make it. Okay. Okay. Mark? Yeah. Hey. Surprise.

Yeah, he has one more little surprise for you. He's been on the other line listening this whole time. Hey. Surprise. Yeah, he has one more little surprise for you. He's been on the other line listening this whole time. Wow, the surprises just keep on coming. You never know with Magna Mart. That's right. Ava, I can't believe you didn't enjoy your massage. You seem to be having such a great time. And that place is legit.

It's got like a 4.2 star rating on Yelp. Oh. Wow. Above a four. Yeah, but you kept saying, like, get ready for a spa day. Like, I almost packed a duffel bag, and then all of a sudden I'm at the mall. Yeah. Oh, they have, like, you know, lovely fountains at the mall, too.

There's some nice smells. I think, Mark, what she's saying is, like, expectations and reality. I mean, like, her expectations were different, and maybe you elevated the idea a little bit too much. Look, didn't you tell me that the massage felt good? Yeah, I said that because I didn't know what else to say. Everybody was there listening. Ava, if he would have just said, hey, you want to go to the mall and get a foot massage and eat some sushi in the parking lot, would you have been down? Would you have been? I mean, just call the police now, please. Would you have been down for that? That is definitely not my style.

I would hope you know me better than that by now. But that's what you did. Yeah, that is your style. No joke, next to the empty massage table next to me was a mom changing her kid's diaper. Oh, now you don't get that at a regular spa. This place is family friendly. Okay. All right. kid's diaper. You don't get that at a regular spa. This place is family friendly. Just because I didn't spend a million

dollars doesn't mean it wasn't a cool surprise. He didn't even spend $20 on it. Does it really matter how much money I spent on massage? A good massage is a good massage. You're right. I think the most incredible part about this whole phone call is that Ava's still able to talk after eating that gas station sushi.

I know the guy who makes it. It is such fresh fish. Like gas stations. Hank would never give us gas stations. He tried. He put in effort. He listened to what your needs were, Ava. He tried to meet those needs.

I get it. Everything you did was like, it took time. It took planning. But all of your surprises were just not good, Mark. I'm sorry. At least she's honest. Okay, but he did save the best surprise for last. And that's offering to go out with him one more time.

That is fully paid for by this radio station. Yeah. No. Oh, I didn't even have to act like it. Wait, Ava, hold on. Like, you didn't even think for a second here? Like, we painted a whole picture for you, and we have some actually nice gift cards that we can give to the two of you.

With, like, a table and chairs at a restaurant. Yeah. I mean, that sounds really lovely and I appreciate it. But I mean, the company is still the same, you know, no offense. No offense. Is that what you're going to say in the end? I don't want to be a ruin. I think we're too late for that part.

I think this is the reason chivalry is dead. You know, a great guy goes out of his way to make you happy. And it's just not good enough for you. Out of his way, all the way on the other side of the Cinnabon. Can you believe that? And you still said no. Yeah. Yeah.

Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. To be your best every day, you need proven quality sleep every night. Science proves your best sleep is vital to your mental, emotional, and physical health. And that's where the Sleep Number Bed comes in. Your best sleep is vital to your mental, emotional, and physical health. And that's where the sleep number bed comes in. And let me tell you, ever since I've had it, my sleep IQ score is just going higher and higher. And did you know 8 out of 10 couples say that one of them sleeps too hot or too cold? Science tells us regulating your sleep temperature leads to higher quality sleep.

For many couples, temperature struggles are a real challenge. So here are some tips to help you both sleep just right. Look for beds designed with temperature benefits, such as the new Sleep Number Climate 360 smart bed that actively warms and cools each side so you both sleep blissfully comfortable. And now save 40% on the Sleep Number 360 Special Edition Smart Bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number stores or sleepnumber.com slash podcast one. Sleep Number, the official sleep and wellness partner of the National Football League. Subject to credit approval, minimum monthly payments required. See sleepnumber.com for details.

Jon Stewart is back in the host chair at The Daily Show, which means he's also back in our ears on The Daily Show Ears Edition podcast. Join late night legend Jon Stewart and the best news team for today's biggest headlines, exclusive extended interviews, and more. Now this is a second term we can all get behind. Listen to The Daily Show, ears edition on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey, you guys. I'm Katherine Legg. I'm a racing driver who's literally driven everything with four wheels

across the planet. And I've got a new podcast. It's called Throttle Therapy. This season, I'm competing in some of the world's most notorious racing events. Tune into my new podcast, Throttle Therapy, with Catherine Legg, an iHeart Women's Sports production in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Elf Beauty, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports.

I'm Dr. Laurie Santos, and to welcome the new year, my podcast, the happiness lab is releasing a series of happiness. How to guides to help you in 2025. I'll distill the wisdom of world-class experts into easy to digest actionable tips, struggling with tough emotions. We have a how to guide worried that you're not enough. We got you self-obsessed and want to get over yourself.

There's a guide for that too. The happiness labs. How to season starts January 1st. Listen on the I heart radio app, you. Self-obsessed and want to get over yourself? There's a guide for that too. The Happiness Lab's How-To Season starts January 1st. Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.