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The Brighter Side

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Welcome to The Brighter Side! A weekly podcast that aims to be a positive light in the horror show we call Earth. A cynic's look at optimism, if you will. Try it! Partner broke up with you? More time for [INSERT FUN HOBBY YOU'VE BEEN DYING TO TRY]! Think less toxic positivity and more: if we don't laugh, we spiral. We promise—everything is gonna be alright. Hosted by Ed Larson, Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts, and Julie Rosing. Theme song by The Cowmen. Logo by Dave Koehler

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#604
Monday · 1 hr 13 min
Exposed with Carolina Hidalgo
Ed and Amber sit with Carolina and discuss her past, present and future. Spoiler alert: Carolina is super fun!
#603
October 19 · 58 min
Oops, We’re the Red Flags
This week on The Brighter Side, Amber and Ashley are talking red flags, green flags, and taking an honest look at their own. What makes us run for the hills, and what makes us want to stick around? Sometimes finding the brighter side means knowing when to get the hell out.
#602
October 12 · 1 hr 1 min
Best Of: The Gang Reacts To Old Episodes
The Brighter Side gang did the unthinkable: listened to younger versions of themselves wax poetic about everything from eating puke to the possibility of getting married. To celebrate officially passing the 600-episode mark, Ed, Amber, Julie, and Ashley dug into the archives for a Best Of, revisiting bear cunnilingus, the early days of the pandemic, and a few gems that made them think, “Wow, we really did drink heavily at every recording.” A lot has changed, but we’re still here, making each oth
#601
October 5 · 55 min
Scary Stories from Childhood
It's officially spooky season, so pull out your scaredy pants and let's rock. A car drives by with no headlights on, Bloody Mary pops up in the mirror, KILLER CLOWNS, and the scariest one of all: spontaneous human combustion. Julie and Amber go toe for toe sharing the things they were most scared of as children. Do these things still scare you? No? Prove it! Try to summon Bloody Mary without getting chills. Double Dog Dare Ya!
#600
September 28 · 1 hr 10 min
600th Episode!
The Brighter Side has officially hit 600 episodes. Have we made you a more positive person? Is the world a better place? Who cares, we just wanna make people happy. Here's to 600 more!!!
#599
September 21 · 1 hr 1 min
Brighter Side Stories 56 w/Joyelle Johnson
The undeniably lovely Joyelle Johnson joins Amber and Ed to reminisce about the old days in NYC Comedy scene and share love for their friend Bird Luger AKA Kevin Barnett.
#598
September 14 · 59 min
Heroes: Do They Still Exist?
Quick! Name your heroes. Got one? Don't got one? What does that say about you? How has society changed the way we look at heroes? Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing discuss their personal heroes and what being a hero means to them. Hey, maybe you're a hero to someone and you don't even know it. You know what? You're OUR hero.
#597
September 7 · 1 hr
Hoop-A-Goo-Goo Vacation
It’s a SUMMERTIME HOOP-A-GOO-GOO! It’s vacay time BABY, what’s the worst that could happen? Oh, I don’t know, you find a snake in your rental? WOW your own personal nature documentary! A rip tide takes your drunk uncle? No more awkward stories around the dinner table! If something harshes your summer vibe, find the positive.
#596
August 31 · 59 min
Listener Mail & The Hamline
The Brighter Side is a cynic’s look at optimism. We try and find the positive in this horror show we call Earlth. Stay outta that church, and spark up a joint, because everything is going to be alright. We're in this together. Hosted by Ed Larson, Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts, and Julie Rosing. Theme song by the Cowmen. Logo by Dave Koehler. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
#595
August 24 · 58 min
Vietnam w/Henry Zebrowski
If Ed and Henry have to talk about Vietnam on LPOTL for weeks then we ALL have to talk about Vietnam, right? That's how it works, right? I mean, who wouldn't wanna hear Amber's thoughts on the history of Vietnam? This episode Amber Nelson and Ed Larson are joined by Henry Zebrowski to search for the hidden brighter side of this horrible stain on our history.
#594
August 17 · 59 min
Medieval Times and Dixie Stampede
Slap me with a turkey leg and call me a wench! We finally circled back to that Medieval Times convo. Who cares about historical accuracy when there's dragons blood on the menu. Staying with the dinner theater theme, Ashley teaches us about the once named Dixie Stampede: a place where historical truth is not an option but something that is haphazardously assigned as you walk in the door. Let's find our way to the kingdom, shall we?
#593
August 10 · 1 hr 2 min
When Do We Stop Feeling Awkward?
I'm awkward, how do I stop feeling awkward? Does the feeling of awkwardness go away as you age? What is the difference between awkwardness and embarrassment? Are there specific awkward moments in history? Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts, and Julie Rosing tackle these questions, as well as, share some of their awkward moments. But, again, are they awkward or are they EMBARRASSING? or MORTIFYING? or just STINKY? Share with us your awkward moments thebrightersidelpn@gmail.com
#592
August 3 · 1 hr
Someone's got a Case of the Mondays
Got a case of the Mondays? Monday morning blues got ya down? There's a solution for that: The Brighter Side Podcast just moved to MONDAYS! Make listening to The Brighter Side your Monday Morning Meditation. Amber, Ashley and Eddie tackle Mondays in our first Monday episode. Does Monday have an origin story? Have you ever suffered from a case of the mondays? or what about the Sunday Scaries? Obviously there are a few other topics in between: Fond memories of dive bars and The Divine Feminine.
#591
July 31 · 1 hr 14 min
Nostalgia Explained: History, Dangers, and What Makes Us Nostalgic
Nostalgia! Why does it make us sad? Is nostalgia dangerous? Julie takes the girls through the history of the actual word nostalgia and how drastically it's meaning has changed since 1688. Ashley and Amber weigh in on what nostalgia means to them. They all share a time for which they are nostalgic. They discuss how nostalgia is used against us plebs by brands and politicians. Nostalgia can be dangerous! But what IS the brighter side of nostalgia... tune in to find out. Eddie and Amber intervie
#590
July 24 · 57 min
Brighter Side Stories 55
Who wants some good news? We sure do. Amber, Julie, and Ashley round up some uplifting stories to help fight the doom and gloom. From world records involving bald caps to exciting breakthroughs in women’s health, they’re sharing the headlines that restored a little faith in humanity. Tune in for an episode full of reasons to smile on The Brighter Side!
#589
July 17 · 51 min
BirthDaze
Birthdays! Everyone has one. Some people go all out, some try to hide from them, and some barely remember they're happening. Amber, Julie, and Ashley share stories from birthdays past, talk about their upcoming celebrations, and dream up the ultimate million-bajillion-dollar birthday. It's all on this episode of The Brighter Side!
#588
July 10 · 1 hr 1 min
Spin the Globe 5: Panama, El Salvador, Grenada & Burundi
We're talking countries on this week's episode of The Brighter Side. Ed's got Grenada & Burundi and Amber's got Panama & El Salvador. Sit down, shut up, and let Ed and Amber drop a little knowledge on your ol' stinky butt.
#587
July 3 · 53 min
Nerding Out: Medieval Times
You ready to nerd out on Medieval history? Today, Amber, Ashley, and Julie are diving into one of history’s most fascinating eras, sharing strange facts and asking the important question: Were the Middle Ages really as romantic as we imagine, or were they just a sloppy, muddy time?
#586
June 26 · 1 hr 15 min
Eric LaCombe EXPOSED
Eric is the show runner, director and co-writer of HGx2! Not just that, he is the full on director of LPNtv as a whole, he make the old girl tick. But where did he comes from? What does he look like? Who the H-E-Double Hockey Sticks is this freak? Find out on this week's Brighter Side w/Amber & Ed. Watch HGx2 on YouTube!
#585
June 19 · 56 min
Mood Board Catch Up
Amber, Julie, and Ashley revisit their mood boards from the start of the year. Have they achieved all of their dreams? What’s it like to revisit your goals months later? And finally, are those people at the bottom of Julie’s board at church or in a work meeting? This and more on this week’s episode of The Brighter Side!

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