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What would you pay for a hug? In today’s episode of The Jubal Show, we dive into a trending event that’s getting thousands of Americans to shell out $200 just to hug strangers. From three-hour hugging marathons to “hug battles” and eye contact challenges, is this a sad, desperate trend—or a revolutionary way to fight loneliness and boost your mental health?

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What would you pay for a hug? In today&rsquo;s episode of The Jubal Show, we dive into a trending event that&rsquo;s getting thousands of Americans to shell out $200 just to hug strangers. From three-hour hugging marathons to &ldquo;hug battles&rdquo; and eye contact challenges, is this a sad, desperate trend&mdash;or a revolutionary way to fight loneliness and boost your mental health?
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The Jubal Show ON DEMAND is your one-stop destination for laugh-out-loud moments, relationship drama, viral trends, and unforgettable pranks&mdash;all from the hit radio show. Updated daily with full episodes and fan-favorite segments, this podcast delivers everything you love about The Jubal Show, anytime, anywhere.
The Jubal Show is predictably UNpredictable&mdash;from off-the-wall comedy to jaw-dropping confessions and pop culture commentary that keeps you in the know.
Jubal Phone Pranks &ndash; The most absurd and laugh-out-loud prank calls you&rsquo;ve ever heard.
First Date Follow-Up &ndash; Ghosted after a great date? We help people find out what went wrong&mdash;and if there's gonna be a second date.
To Catch a Cheater / War of the Roses &ndash; The relationship investigation that puts loyalty to the test and catches cheaters in the act.
Dirty Little Secret &ndash; Listeners anonymously confess their most scandalous and unbelievable secrets.
You vs. Victoria &ndash; A fast-paced trivia battle where callers take on Victoria in a knowledge showdown.
Nina&rsquo;s What&rsquo;s Trending &ndash; A quick, entertaining roundup of what&rsquo;s trending in news, entertainment, and the internet.
BONUS &ndash; All the must-hear moments, jokes, and chaos from each episode.
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BONUS - The Strange New Hugging Craze Sweeping the Nation

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