The JTrain Podcast

Why NPR Credits Don’t Work in Comedy ft Ophira Eisenberg

June 10, 2026·43 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week's Chit Chat Wednesday is with Ophira Eisenberg! Comedian, former NPR host, and star of the new special I Used to Be Nicer. Ophira and Jared get into👇 NPR fame vs standup comedy identity Jacksonville crowds, TikTok backlash, and food opinions City pride, “where’s your Brooklyn,” and regional culture wars toxic positivity, manifesting, and parenting jokes airport wheelchair travel story and “VIP treatment” experienceJared is on tour! 👉 jaredfreid.comCheck out his new book! 👉 Order  Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy FriendSupport the podcast by supporting our sponsors!Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol. Head to https://www.nutrafol.com & use code FEATHERNew customers can use code jtrain50 off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box at http://FactorMeals.com/jtrain50off

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