SECOND DATE UPDATE PODCAST
Hosted by SECOND DATE UPDATE
Radio hosts cold-call the person who ghosted their listener to get the real, often cringeworthy, story of why there was no second date.
A highly formulaic but wildly popular radio segment where hosts mediate a post-date dispute. A listener who has been ghosted calls in, tells their side of the story, and then listens silently as the hosts cold-call their date under a false pretense to get the unvarnished truth. The segment climaxes with the reveal that both parties are on the line, leading to a confrontation that is equal parts group therapy, cringe comedy, and reality TV drama.
“Unlike shows that simply discuss bad dates, this one gets both parties on the phone for a live, mediated confrontation. The prank-call setup combined with the surprise reveal of the original caller creates a unique, high-stakes dynamic not found in other relationship podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
This podcast consists of archives from the popular "Second Date Update" segment, originally from the Seattle-based morning radio show "Brooke & Jubal in the Morning". Hosted by Brooke Fox and Jubal Flagg (professionally known as Jubal Fresh), the segment became a viral hit. The original duo split in 2020, with Brooke continuing the show as "Brooke & Jeffrey" and Jubal starting "The Jubal Show". This podcast channel features classic episodes from their time together, which have seen a resurgence on platforms like TikTok.
Credentials & credits
- Long-running syndicated morning radio hosts
- Brooke Fox: Degree in broadcast journalism, University of Montana
- Brooke Fox: Former host on "Dish Nation"
- Jubal Flagg: Stand-up comedian and comedy writer
- Based at MOViN 92.5 in Seattle
Other ventures
- Brooke & Jeffrey in the Morning (Brooke's current show)
- The Jubal Show (Jubal's current show)
- Dish Nation (Brooke, former)
- Jubal's stand-up comedy
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01She Said “You’re Overthinking”… He’s Not Sure 😅 | EP.179
A flight attendant wore her uniform on a date, and her date saw her leave the airport after he dropped her off. The twist: she was leaving to buy the morning-after pill.
- 02He Whispered “Be Honest With Me”… She Froze 😳 | EP.178
A woman confronts her date after seeing a picture of him with another woman, only for him to admit on air that he is, in fact, a serial cheater who would have cheated on her eventually.
- 03She Said “Don’t Read Into It”… He Already Did 😏 | EP.177
Features two wild stories: a woman who broke into her date's apartment to sleep in his bed, and a man who alienated his date by bragging about being friends with rappers Chingy and Ludacris.
What you'll be asked on this show
The interview is a two-act play. First, the hosts conduct a gentle, fact-finding interview with their listener, asking about how they met and how the date went to build a narrative. The second act is an ambush interview with the other party, initiated under a ruse like a radio survey. Here, the hosts' style becomes more probing and investigative, using direct questions to uncover the real reason for the ghosting ("What red flags are you talking about?", "Why don't you want to see her again?"). The interview culminates when the hosts reveal the listener is on the line, forcing a direct, often awkward, mediated conversation between the two daters.
The show is a co-hosted segment built on a rigid, repeatable formula. It begins with a sympathetic interview with their listener, transitions into a prank call to the person who ghosted them, and ends with a three-way call. The hosts act as investigators and mediators, often with humorous and sarcastic commentary, culminating in an offer to pay for a second date to resolve the tension.
Questions SECOND DATE UPDATE keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when SECOND DATE UPDATE reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“How did you two meet?”
This is always asked at the beginning to establish the origin story of the date.
process
3- Q.01
“How did the date go from your perspective?”
This question allows the listener to present their side of the story first.
- Q.02
“We're calling from a radio show, have you heard of the Second Date Update?”
This is part of the ruse when calling the second person, gauging their familiarity with the segment's premise.
- Q.03
“We got an email from someone you went on a date with recently...”
This is the opening line to the second guest, setting up the confrontation.
controversy
3- Q.01
“Do you have any idea why they might not be calling you back?”
The hosts ask this to see if the listener has any self-awareness about what might have gone wrong.
- Q.02
“Just so you know, [Guest 1] has been listening in this whole time.”
The signature reveal, used to pivot the conversation into a three-way confrontation.
- Q.03
“[Guest 1], what are you doing? / Are you cheating?”
A direct, confrontational question used when the first guest's story is exposed as a lie.
mindset
2- Q.01
“What red flags are you talking about?”
A direct probe used when the second guest gives a vague reason for not wanting another date.
- Q.02
“So, why don't you want to see them again?”
This is the core question of the entire segment, aimed at getting the blunt truth.
future
3- Q.01
“Now that you've heard their side, how do you feel?”
Asked to either party after a major revelation to gauge their reaction.
- Q.02
“Do you believe their explanation?”
This question is posed to the ghoster after the listener explains a misunderstanding.
- Q.03
“Would you be willing to go on a second date if we paid for it?”
The show's signature closing offer, used to try and manufacture a happy ending.
Signature segments
- · Second Date Update
- · The Prank Call Ruse
- · The "Big Reveal" Confrontation
- · Offering to pay for the second date
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show features ordinary listeners who have been on a first date and are confused or upset about being ghosted. They must be willing to air their dating drama publicly to get answers.
- Chelseaon She Said “You’re Overthinking”… He’s Not Sure 😅 | EP.179
- Adamon She Said “You’re Overthinking”… He’s Not Sure 😅 | EP.179
- Aaronon He Whispered “Be Honest With Me”… She Froze 😳 | EP.178
- CCon She Said “Don’t Read Into It”… He Already Did 😏 | EP.177
- Chaseon She Said “Don’t Read Into It”… He Already Did 😏 | EP.177
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
As a nationally syndicated radio segment, the original show was supported by traditional broadcast advertisers. The podcast versions are likely supported by podcast-specific ads and network sponsors. (estimated)
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts?
- The hosts are radio personalities Brooke Fox and Jubal Flagg (also known as Jubal Fresh).
- Are Brooke and Jubal still on the air together?
- No, the original "Brooke and Jubal in the Morning" show ended in 2020. Brooke now hosts "Brooke & Jeffrey," and Jubal hosts "The Jubal Show." This podcast features archives of their old segments.
- Is the show real or are the callers actors?
- While the show is presented as real, it is produced for entertainment, and many listeners speculate that the callers and scenarios may be exaggerated or performed by actors.
- What is the format of the show?
- A listener calls about being ghosted. The hosts call the other person under a false pretense, get their side of the story, reveal the original caller is on the line, and then mediate a confrontation.
- Where can I listen?
- These archived segments are available on YouTube and through various podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- How can someone get on Second Date Update?
- On the original show, listeners would email the show to pitch their story.
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- [02]Fans discover “Brooke and Jubal in the Morning” after resurgence - The Spotlightthe-spotlight.org
- [03]What Happened to Brooke and Jubal? - The Day Radio's Favorite Duo Split Upmedium.com
- [04]What happened to Brooke and Jubal? The real reason for their split - Tuko.co.ketuko.co.ke
- [05]Jubal Officially Exits Hubbard's 'Brooke & Jubal' | Radio & Television Business Reportrbr.com
- [06]On the Inside with Brooke & Jubal | Premiere Networksinsideradio.com
- [07]Brooke Fox - Famous Birthdaysfamousbirthdays.com
- [08]Jubal Flagg - Famous Birthdaysfamousbirthdays.com
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