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329. Jared Freid: The $100K Gamble Behind His Netflix Special, The Business of Comedy & Dating Economics

Sep 7, 2026 · 1h 1m

Summary

Jared Freed returns to Trading Secrets to discuss his second Netflix special, The Family Plan, and the financial realities of self-funding a $100,000 production. He details his partnership with Betches for marketing leverage and shares personal updates, including quitting drinking and using GLP-1 medication to manage weight and confidence. The episode also covers his new book on dating, his relationship with Emily, and hot takes on modern romance and reality TV.

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