Jared Freid’s Family Plan | Greg Fitzsimmons
Summary
Greg Fitzsimmons hosts comedian Jared Freed, who discusses his new Netflix special, "The Family Plan," centered on a beach trip with his parents. They cover Freed’s move to Florida, his experience with Ozempic, and the cultural differences between Irish and Jewish attitudes toward food. The conversation also touches on podcasting economics, Penn State fraternity scandals, and a humorous encounter with Joe DeRosa in first class.
Topics discussed
Traffic safety PSA and intro
Gas leak inheritance and Rocket Money ad
Rocket Money ad and Jared Freed intro
Podcast origins and acting economics
Stand-up career and special release
Penn State fraternity scandal
College prestige and tuition fraud
Irish sweaters and golf in Ireland
Airline class and Joe DeRosa
Jake the YouTube comedy reporter
Living with parents and special format
GLP-1 drugs and weight loss
Wrestling and Jewish food culture
Needham MA and early comedy days
Grandmother drinking and brother-in-law
Quitting alcohol and moving to Del Rey
Making friends and reconnecting with ex
Dating book and male vulnerability
Shane Gillis and Needham award
Sitcoms and Will & Grace
Bachelorette party bit and corporate gigs
Difficult audience and Benson Boone
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