First Date Follow Up - The Jubal Show - Noah & Kendra: He Thought She Was Competitive... Then the Date Took a Chilling Turn

Episode Date: June 27, 2026

A fun first date at a barcade had everything going for it—great conversation, drinks, laughs, and plenty of chemistry. But after one intense game, everything changed, and Noah completely disappeared. Was it really because Kendra beat him at Super Smash Bros., or is there a much stranger reason behind the ghosting? Find out what really happened in this hilarious and jaw-dropping First Date Follow Up from The Jubal Show. If you love dating stories, ghosting, awkward first dates, relationship drama, and unexpected twists, you won't want to miss this one. Ever been ghosted after what you thought was an amazing date? Do you REALLY want that Second Date? The Jubal Show has your back! On First Date Follow Up, we track down the person who disappeared to get the real reason why. Awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright shocking—First Date Follow Up delivers the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. Will there be a second date or just secondhand embarrassment? Subscribe to The Jubal Show's First Date Follow Up and find out! ➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com  Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow  X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow  Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow  YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh  Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kendra is on the phone today for a first day follow-up, and she's getting ghosted by a guy named Noah. So in a few minutes, we'll call him and see if he'll tell us why he's ghosting her and maybe get her a second date before. First, Kendra, why do you think you're getting ghosted? Probably because I super smashed his ass. You know, like, beat his Super Mario Smash Bros. Okay.

He was like, you need to clarify. That moved quickly, and that's why you're not going to think you'd get a callback for that. But, okay. So Super Mario Smash Brothers is the reason you think you're getting ghosted? Yeah, so we went to a barcade for our first date, you know, a bar that has arcade games. Love it. And we spent like four hours there. We were playing games.

We were drinking, talking, dancing. I mean, he was even making future plans throughout the night. Like, mentioning restaurants we should try together. A concert we should go to. Like, you know, we were having a good time. And then the last game we played with Super Smash Brothers. It had the longest line. So we didn't do it earlier, but it opened up right before we were about to leave.

So we played. Okay. Of course I kicked his ass. and I mean honestly he seemed a little taken aback about how into it I got and then that I beat him. But listen, I grew up playing this game and I'm super competitive. So I think those two combined probably just scared him off. Okay. I hope not because I can't handle a woman that likes to play is just.

Yeah. I mean, like how. Exactly. Did you scream at him? Right, right. It depends what you did. I just like, I mean, I'm very good at. it and I can maybe get a little intense, but like, who doesn't get intense when they're playing

games? So true. It's like, okay. You sound so sweet. I mean, later that night I texted, I told him I had a great time, no response. And then I texted him like, I don't know, maybe three more times after that, like just in case. And still no response. Okay.

Kendra is on the phone and she's getting ghosted by a guy named Noah. So we're about to call him and see if he'll tell us why he's ghosting her and maybe get her a second date. But first, Kendra, why don't you remind us why you think you're getting ghosted again? Because I kicked his ass at Super Mario Smash Brothers and he can't take it. He can't take a strong woman. All right. Well, let's see if that is the reason. Here we go.

I'm going to dial his phone number right now. Hello. Hi, man. Speak to Noah, please. Speaking, who is this? Hey, Noah. How are you? This is a radio show.

It's called The Jubal Show. Hi, Noah. I'm Nina. Hi, I'm Victoria. And my name is Jubal. What's going on? Oh, I. Hi.

Have you ever listened to the show before? I can't say that I have, honestly. Okay. That's fine. You can check it out whenever you want to. You can just go to the Jubil Show.com. But anyway, for right now, we're calling you because we do a segment on the show that's called the first date follow-up. So that means if you go out on a date with somebody and then you end up ghosting them, that person can email.

us to get you on the phone and find out why you're ghosting them. And we got an email about you from somebody. Okay, that's weird. Her name is Kendra. And she said that you guys had a great time, and she's wondering why you're ghosting her. Do you mind telling us? Yeah, she's psychotic. Whoa.

Psychotic? We talked to her. She sounded pretty chill. Very chill, actually. What makes you say that she's psychotic? Okay, so it was our first date, and like, keep that in mind, first date. Okay. And she started off by asking a whole bunch of, like, weird questions, and, like, it was so weird that even the bartender was, like, she gets up and goes to the bathroom, and he comes up and he asks me, like, how long have you guys been dating?

Like, what are you talking about, dude? I just met this girl. Okay. She comes back. She asks for my sister's number. So they can become friends. Like, dude, that's weird. Okay.

That's a little much on the first day. Yeah. We get to talking. I mentioned, you know, I'm going to my cousin's wedding. And she was like, oh, yeah, cool. I can go. Let me just make sure that, you know, check my calendar. I'm pretty sure I'm available.

Like, what? So you didn't, like, invite her to the cousin's wedding. She just said she's down to go. It was just pretty. She just invited herself. And she's like, oh, she says, oh, she can't wait to meet my parents. She could tell from my Instagram that we were, they're like, I'm in a close family. And that's one of the things that she loved about me.

Yo, I never gave her my Instagram. Oh. Okay, but that's not weird. People find people on Instagram before they go on dates. She said the word loved. Yes. I love that about you. She used the word love.

Okay. But, dude, I just met you. All right. But all of that says. the most disturbing part of the whole night was that we went to a barcade and we were playing Super Mario Smash Brothers. Okay.

So she beats me fine, whatever. But after she beats me, she looks at me with this weird, like, calm look. And she says, what did God? What does she say? She said, I've memorized the shape of your fear. Just know that you will never beat me at this game. I own you.

The shape. The shape of your fear? That's an incredible line. Shade of your fear. No laughter. There's no reaction. It was just old staring into my eyes, man. You're so serious.

Like as soon as she said it, I was like, this is how the Netflix documentary of my life starts up. This is how I disappear. All right. Oh, so now you can communicate. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey, Noah, that's Kendra. She's actually on the phone and wants to talk to you.

Oh, she's so. about in shape of her fear and then there she is. I'm sorry. I knew it was because you couldn't handle losing to me at Super Mario Smash Brothers. I'm sorry you can't handle a little intense competition, Noah. And I'm sorry I'm not like all those other meek little women you go out with. You ghosted me because you're a typical guy who wants to be good at everything and can't take it when a woman beats you at a video game or anything

else. Look, look, Kendra. Ooh, Kendra, look, I am sorry. like I can tell that you're upset because I ghosted you. I just didn't think that you and I are a good match. But, I mean, you're super cool, and I bet there's like a million guys out there that would love to go out with you at some point. Don't placate me, Noah.

I'm not one of your Barbie dolls. Your pretty little speak when spoken to, girls. Oh. Give me a break. Whoa. No, no, no, no. I am not like that, Kendra. I like strong women. I just think that there's a difference between

strong and murdery. Murdery. You think I'm murdery because I beat you at a video game, you little slut? What? What is what?

What is this? I didn't care did you beat me at the game. I ghosted you because of what you just said right there. Whoa. You're insane. Okay. Oh, yeah, sure.

I'm insane because I'm a strong woman who knows how to stand up for herself and doesn't just let you win at everything like Tara did. Who's Tara? How did you know my ex-girlfriend? Oh, where is it? Because I talked to all of them.

You've talked to all of them. After our date, I was being a good partner, and I called them and told them all to back off. And you know what? Not one of them put up a fight. I see why you like them. Meek little plastic Barbie doll bitch. Kendra. Kendra, this is a little.

Yeah, you shouldn't call his exes. Anyway. That's not okay. Would you like to go on another date? Noah, we'll pay for it. No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. I think it's a little...

Whatever, Noah. You have fun with zero challenge in your life, and I'll still save a date for your cousin's wedding, so maybe I'll see you there. Kendra, you can't do that. She just hung up. Okay, maybe you were right. No, I apologize. I think you were on point with that one, man. I don't want to be careful.

Okay. Hey, well, my lease is up. I'm moving. I'm out of town, buddy. Joy is essential, and it's also elusive. But now, there's a new and exciting way to start your journey toward a more joyful existence. Joy 101. It's a new podcast hosted by me, Hoda Kotby. If you're craving inspiration to maximize your joy, tune into these candid, uplifting, and moving on-air chats. Open your free IHeart Radio app. Search Joy 101 and listen now. Joy 101 with Hoda Kotfi is presented by CVS. Hey, it's Alec Baldwin. This season on my podcast, Here's the Thing.

I talk to composer Mark Shaman. It's about the hang. It's the pleasure of hanging out with the people that you're with. You know, Rob and I was always a great hang. And director Morgan Neville. Film School teaches you all the wrong things about making documentary. What do you want to say? Documentary is all about your ear. What do you hear? I feel like my job is listening really, really hard.

Listen to Here's the Thing on the IHeart Radio app Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Happy Pride from the Outspoken Podcast Network. All month long and all year round, we're celebrating being loud, proud, and always original. It's me, Brandon Kyle Goodman, host of the podcast, Tell Me Something Messy. Check out my show for unfiltered takes on dating, relationships, and adulting. Listen to High Key for the best pop culture takes, and there are no girls on the internet for all your tech news. For your favorite celebrity key keys, check out outlaws with T.S. Madison. Learn to love yourself unapologetically with BFF, Black Fat Fem, and start your day with intention with waking up with Ryan coming in July. Celebrate Pride with the Outspoken Network. Open your free IHeart Radio app.

Search Pride and Listen Now. This Black Music Month, The Quest Love Show celebrates the visionaries, shaping culture, through sound. from country trailblazer Mickey Guyton to hip-hop icon Fafi Freddie, the sonic genius of Thundercat and the revolutionary voice of Chuck D. I want it loud.

Look, what's the time might be off, the sound might be muffled, but what's going to come out of there is something that you can feel. Celebrate Black Music Month with special episodes of the Questlove show. Listen on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast.

This is an IHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human. Thank you.