It's CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY!! 🙌 Jared has the hilarious Mike Cannon and he's on to chat and promote his new comedy special, Traumatized Animal ! In this candid and humorous episode, our guest opens up about the challenges of being a stand-up comedian with limited reach and the struggle to break through without a massive following. They touch on the evolution of entertainment, how conversations used to bring people together, and how the internet now often fuels division and conflict, especially in the comedy realm. The episode dives into the complexity of intention and success in the comedy industry, touching on issues like balancing career aspirations with family life and handling online criticism. As Mike is now a father of 2, they open up about the insecurities that come with parenting in the public eye, specifically the debate over posting their child on social media. They acknowledge that decisions like using emojis to hide their child’s face are projections of their own uncertainty rather than judgments on others. The episode continues with a lighthearted look at childhood memories, fitness after 40, and the absurdity of internet culture, where people often attack instead of celebrate. The conversation shifts to the rise of "scroll culture" and how social media has shifted interpersonal dynamics, fostering dismissiveness even in real-life situations like live shows. With a mix of humor and vulnerability, this episode offers a candid look at the guest’s journey through comedy, fatherhood, and the often bizarre realities of modern life. Whether discussing the ridiculousness of online interactions or recounting a story of an on-stage brawl at a Chicago show! it's a fun episode with old friends. Check it out on YouTube too! Tune in for all this and more, including a shout-out to all of you writing in! continue to write in at 👉[email protected] or DM us at @jtrainpodcast SUPPORT THE SHOW, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!🙌 meundies 👉 Support the show and get 20% off your first MeUndies order, plus free shipping. Head to https://www.meundies.com/FEATHER factor 👉 Support the show and get 50% off your 1 st Factor box, plus 20% off your next month. Use code JTRAIN50 at https://www.factormeals.com/JTRAIN50 DraftKings👉 New DraftKings customers get $250 in bonus bets and 1 month of NFL+ Premium when you bet just $5. Download the DraftKings app and use code JTRAIN 🙋🏻‍♂️ Jared Freid Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaredfreid Twitter - https://twitter.com/jtrain56 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wizardofha Website - https://jaredfreid.com/ 🎙🚊Follow JTrain Podcast Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/jaredfreid Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jtrain 🙋‍♀️ Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - https://www.venetiageras.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/venetiaageras Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venetiaageras/ Hop on the "JTrain" with comedian Jared Freid and his crew of pals, including YOU! Join us for an hour of laughs, gripes, and straight talk on modern love. Send in your questions, dish on the latest trends, and more to [email protected] – we'll tackle it all on air! It's a no-nonsense, fun journey where we escape reality for a bit, delivering quick laughs and razor-sharp insights into the wild world of life and love. Tune in every Monday. -- Jared Freid is a stand up comedian from Boston and who is currently based in New York City. Jared is known to give great dating advice and is all knowing of the Bachelor & Bachelorette nation! You can catch his latest comedy special on Netflix, “37 & Single”, where Jared discusses dating app frustrations to awkward setups to breakup justifications. (For the record, Jared’s mom thinks his body is “just fine.”) Besides regularly headlining and touring around the country, Jared hosts two podcasts called “The JTrain Podcast” and “U Up? Podcast