Blocked and Reported

Bonus: The Personals Section

February 13, 2026

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  • The episode "Bonus: The Personals Section" of "Blocked and Reported" is a premium preview featuring the annual reading of personal ads submitted by listeners ("primos"), with the full content requiring a premium subscription. 
  • The hosts are joined by Jana Herzog, described as Jesse's "government-sanctioned wife," who is highlighted as the organized, capable partner in contrast to Katie. 
  • Jesse's personal life update reveals he is single following a transition year, having had no contact with a previously mentioned "tall, dirty blonde" and is now seeking employment after a period of travel. 

Segments

Premium Episode Preview
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  • Key Takeaway: The “Blocked and Reported” bonus episode is a premium offering featuring personal ads and a special guest.
  • Summary: This segment introduces the preview for the special bonus premium episode of “Blocked and Reported.” The episode centers on reading personal ads submitted by listeners. Access to the entire episode and all personal ads requires becoming a premium subscriber via blockedandreported.org.
Valentine’s Special Guest Introduction
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  • Key Takeaway: Jana Herzog, identified as Jesse’s wife, joins the Valentine’s Day special to read personal ads.
  • Summary: The episode is framed as the annual Valentine’s Day special intended to facilitate romantic connections, referencing a previous couple, Ian and Angie, who legally wed due to the podcast. Jana Herzog is introduced as the special guest, described as the government-sanctioned wife of one of the hosts.
Jana’s Role and Qualities
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  • Key Takeaway: Jana Herzog is characterized as the organized, high-value partner who manages domestic responsibilities, contrasting sharply with Katie.
  • Summary: Jana is praised for possessing qualities that Katie lacks, specifically mentioning her ability to manage domestic tasks like baking cookies while traveling. Jana is currently looking for employment after previously being a housewife, and she is humorously sought after by hospital owners listening to the show.
Relationship Dynamics and Moose
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  • Key Takeaway: The relationship between Katie and Jana is described as a romantic pairing where Jesse is jokingly considered a ’third’ in their dynamic.
  • Summary: The couple confirms they are romantically involved, noting that opposites attract. The dog, Moose, is discussed in terms of pack hierarchy, where Jana ranks first, followed by Andy, and then Jesse, whom Moose does not respect due to Jesse picking up his waste.
Jesse’s Love Life Update
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  • Key Takeaway: Jesse’s love life is currently inactive, with no word from the ’tall, dirty blonde’ he mentioned previously.
  • Summary: Jesse confirms his love life is quiet following a ’transition’ in 2025, and he has not heard from the ’tall, dirty blonde’ woman from LA. His primary method for meeting women appears to involve waiting for them to approach him, possibly at bar pod meetups.
Jana and Katie’s Origin Story
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  • Key Takeaway: Jana and Katie met on Tinder, and their early relationship involved rapid cohabitation and a near-miss encounter with Katie’s editor.
  • Summary: Jana and Katie met at a Seattle taco bar (Bimbo’s) after connecting on Tinder. The day before their first date, Katie had broken up with a poly anarchist partner and worked from home, only for her editor to see her out on the date that evening. Jana moved into Katie’s tiny studio apartment quickly after returning from travel, initially sneaking in through a window due to lease restrictions.
First Impressions and Date Details
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  • Key Takeaway: Jana’s first impression of Katie was that she was a ’little cutie,’ and the date involved a waiter providing continuous positive feedback.
  • Summary: Jana found Katie attractive immediately upon meeting. During the date, Jana asked the waiter to monitor their body language for feedback, leading the waiter to give continuous thumbs-up signals from behind the bar.
Transition to Personal Ads Reading
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  • Key Takeaway: Jesse is dismissed from the segment so Jana and the remaining host can read the personal ads, which are noted for lacking astrological signs.
  • Summary: Jesse is humorously dismissed, leaving Jana to handle the personal ads reading, aligning with the motto, ‘Stay calm and Jana will handle it.’ The hosts note that submissions were high quality, specifically praising the absence of Myers-Briggs or astrological sign mentions. All ads will be collected on the sub-sec page at blockedandreported.org.