Second Date Update: Jiu-Jitsu and Chill
Jul 22, 2026 · 18m
Summary
Brooke and Jeffrey interview Tara, who met Norris at a jiu-jitsu class, about his abrupt exit from their hibachi date. After two weeks of silence, the hosts call Norris, who reveals he burned his eyebrow on a hibachi flame and hid out of embarrassment. Tara joins the call, reassuring him that she doesn’t care, leading to an immediate reconciliation and plans for a romantic evening.
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Intro: Hump day discussion and listener comments
Tara's story: Meeting Norris at Jiu-Jitsu class
First date details: Hibachi dinner and Norris's humor
The incident: Norris gets sick and leaves abruptly
The mystery: Two weeks of silence and ghosting
Calling Norris: Initial contact and denial of cheating
The reveal: Norris burned his eyebrow at hibachi
Reunion: Tara joins the call and they reconcile
Resolution: Second date plans and gift card offer
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Outro: Jokes about the couple and call to action
Sponsors: Resorts World, Popsicle, and American Medical Association
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