The Brighter Side

Listen we all know the world is dying because of the human race. But do we really need to speed it up? A garbage truck load of plastic is dumped in the ocean every minute. That sucks. We gotta try and get better. Love what you got. Making his sweet return to The Brighter Side this week is Seena Ghaznavi! We missed our boy. Taking us out this week is “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell. That’s $5 off your first order when you download the DoorDash app from the App Store and enter promo code BRIGHTERSIDE. Go to http://scentbird.com/BRIGHTERSIDE and use my code BRIGHTERSIDE for 50% off your first month. Surf Shimmy, Zumbo, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Childhood, Youth, Middle Age and the Elderly Years...On today’s episode we discuss the Four Stages of Life with Special Guests John Gemberling, Caroline Creaghead, and The Queen of LPN Jackie Zebrowski Quip starts at just $25 and if you go to http://getquip.com/BRIGHTERSIDE right now, you can get your first refill pack for FREE. Go to http://thirdlove.com/brighterside now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase! The White Rabbits- Kid on my Shoulders Lunious Rain, Ourorbros, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Tattoos- do they tell a story on your body? Or are they just fun? Does the world treat you differently when you have them? What do some of the markings mean across the world? Join Amber and Eddie, both tattooless, as they interview a man with a full body of wicked tattoos, Robin Steffen Go to http://Stamps.com and use the code BRIGHTERSIDE to get your special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale Go to http://HoneyBook.com and use promo code BRIGHTER for 50% off your first year. Easy Jam, Overcast, Bossa Antique, Lobby Time, George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Rolling Stones- T&A 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.

Today on the Brighter Side, we discuss masculinity in all its forms. Joining us this week is Maggie Maye! Go to http://scentbird.com/brighterside and use code BRIGHTERSIDE for 50% off your first month. Just text brighterside to 303030 for a special extended 30-day free trial membership to Openfit! Aretha Franklin-Do Right Woman, Do Right Man Ouroboros, Luminous Rain Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Ed and Holden went live on Holden's Twitch this week to talk to some fans directly about their problems and offer a Brighter Side to all of them. Give a listen! Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code: BRIGHTERSIDE Midnight in Harlem by Tedeschi Trucks Band Double Polka, Delightful D Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Ed and Holden went live on Holden's Twitch this week to talk to some fans directly about their problems and offer a Brighter Side to all of them. Give a listen! Get 50% off your first year of HoneyBook at http://honeybook.com with promo code: BRIGHTER Robinhood is giving listeners a free stock at http://brighterside.robinhood.com Pippin the Hunchback, Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ School Boy Q- Floating 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.

Summer is almost here! What are you doing for school break? Want to learn how to rollerblade, paddle a boat, sing, kiss a boy, and hear about Jesus Christ? This episode we talk Christian summer camps and all it’s fun and not so fun lessons Get 20% off your Dress Pant Yoga Pants at http://betabrand.com/brightside Start your 4-week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: BRIGHTERSIDE Song: Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonny Tyler Fetty Hop, Clear Air Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

One of the motto's of The Brighter Side is "Be Good to yourself." So we wanted to look deeper into why some people insist on harming themselves. We love ya baby, you gotta take care of Number One. Amber and Ed call their friend and fellow comedian Justy Dodge, so she can shed some light and advice on this subject. Protect your online activity TODAY and find out how you can get 3 months free at http://expressvpn.com/brighterside Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Taking us out this week is Badfinger's "Day After Day" Mr Lucky by Ava Max Hard Boiled, Sock Hop, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Come and listen to Amber and Ed talk about all the things they love that they hate. What’s your guilty pleasure??? Let us know on Twitter @BrighterSideLPN Get 50% off your first year with promo code: BRIGHTER at http://honeybook.com Go to http://thirdlove.com/BRIGHTERSIDE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase! S Club Party by S Club 7 Slow Jam, Bossa Antigua Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

We are all a slave to time. Time is one of the most used words and things referenced in the world. It owns us. No one is immune to it. Yet it can work in our favor as well. To answer the limitless questions from Amber and Ed we have the smartest dude we know call and talk to us. Seven-time Jeopardy! Champion Keith Whitener. Please, Keith, explain this Old Man Time to us. Text BRIGHTERSIDE to 303030 to get a 30-day free trial to Openfit. Get 20% off your order at http://betabrand.com/brightside Electro Cabello, Almost New Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Taking us out on this episode in "Out of Time" by The Rolling Stones. 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.

What's your favorite color? How many jelly beans are in this jar? What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? Do elfs exist? Why do you look like that? Questions come in all forms. Some are annoying, some are hurtful, and some just keep the conversation going. Come listen to us ask each other a whole bunch questions, riddles, and would you rathers. It gets real, it gets funny, and it gets gross. Holden McNeely is back to keep us reptile like. Be good to yourselves. Taking us out today is Bargain by The Who. Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brigtherside Start your 4-week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: BRIGHTERSIDE Allada, Derp Nugget, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Ed and Holden went live on Holden's Twitch this week to talk to some fans directly about their problems and offer a Brighter Side to all of them. Give a listen! Find out how you can get 3 months free at http://expressvpn.com/brighterside Get 20% off your Dress Pant Yoga Pants at http://betabrand.com/brightside Taking us out this week is Deer Tick's "Too Sensitive For This World." Blues Riff, Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Panic and fear can come and get you when you are least expecting it. It's completely natural and it happen to anyone, but man is it scary. Joining The Brighter Side this week is an old friend to talk on some serious emotions, Miss Julia Johns. Get 50% off your first year with promo code: BRIGHTER at http://honeybook.com Our song taking us out this week, is Ed's go to chill song, Cleaning Windows by Van Morrison. Zanya, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Feet we all got em, thank god we got em. But let's face it, they're gross, yet people want to suck on them, and smell em. Not us really, but hey man you into it? Good for you. Joining Amber and Ed today is Ed's future wife Julie Rosing. Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Robinhood is giving listeners a free stock at http://brighterside.robinhood.com Taking us out today is "Take a Load Off Your Feet" by The Beach Boys. Pipping the Hunchback, Jerry Five, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

3 cities, 3 shows, one great guy! Get tickets for the Jason Saenz Benefit Extravaganza: NYC - http://bit.ly/2HKdFts LA - SaenzBenefitLA.com DC - http://bit.ly/2U5HwTN GoFundMe - http://bit.ly/2OxQ93p This show we try and look at The Brighter Side of some of the more bothersome things in this world. Today we decided to look at something we've always spoken fondly of on this show and that is Weed, Pot, Sweet Leaf, Mary Jane, Happiness, Stanky Stank, you get the drift. Joining us is Comedian Jackson Banks and Gino Gentile of Speed Weed. Twitter @JackzyBanksy @SpeedWeed @Ambersmelson @Eddietunes_ @BrighterSideLPN Fire one up! Or don't it's just like your prerogative man. Taking us out is Cypress Hill "Hits From The Bong." Secret of Tiki Island, Sock Hop, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Smart Girls are rad, but what was it like growing up as a smart girl? Are they treated differently? How’s their relationship with their parents and dating? Do they suffer from crippling self-esteem or are they confident in their own way? Amber talks with a real live smart girl Pallavi Gunalan about her work, life, and play time. Go to http://honeybook.com and use promo code: BRIGHTER for 50% off your first year. Get 3 months free at http://expressvpn.com/brighterside Dub Feral, Jerry Five, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Amber, and guests Evan Jones and Shongedzai Matangira talk internet addiction and how it affects our emotions. Also, the group talks comedy and how to use the internet for good instead of evil Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Theif in the Night , Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

It’s Hoopagoonudo time again folks! Joining Amber and Ed today are Ashley Ward & Jared Logan. Be good to yourselves ya beautiful babies. Robinhood is giving listeners a free stock at http://brighterside.robinhood.com Pippin the Hunchback, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Can you believe you are not allowed to provide your own utilities to yourself, and in some places you can get detained just for not having an id. Living off the grid is every humans right. And then we dive into the topic of how democrats seem to eat their own, and how republicans seem to stick together no matter what. Are we right? Are we wrong? But we'll talk about it thats for sure. Taking us out today is a song written by Ed's cousin Andrew Stahl for Bernie Sanders, and performed by Tony Newton "Do You Feel" available on iTunes and Youtube. Get started at http://honeybook.com and use promo code: Brighter for 50% off. Start your 4-week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: BRIGHTERSIDE "Do You Feel" - Andrew Stahl Surf Shimmey, Zazie, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

The Brighter Side is back with another diary entry. Listen to Ed talk about the Oscars and Brody Stevens, and Amber is joined by her friend Kat Toledo to talk about whatever it is women talk about. (Ed wrote this). No song, be good to yourselves, and live your friends everybody. Get 50% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit http://takecareof.com and enter promo code: brighter50. Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside. Funky Chunk, Tiki Time, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Eddie and Amber discuss death, dating, and tiny dicks in this diary episode. You can contribute to Kevin's memorial fund here: https://www.gofundme.com/birdluger Help get Kevin a memorial brick at World Bird Sanctuary: https://www.gofundme.com/memorial-brick-for-kevin-barnett Taking us out is “I’ll Fly Away” by Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch 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.

We all like to think we’re above getting in trouble with the law, but sometimes even putting your feet up on a subway seat or not paying a parking ticket can land you on the slippery slope to government mandated torture. So grab a beer (as long as your not driving), and give a listen to some cruel and unusual punishment handed out to everyday Americans Robinhood is giving listeners a free stock at http://brighterside.robinhood.com Taking us out is "Las Cruces Jail" by Two Gallants CumbiaNoFrillsFaster, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Hey Brighter Side people, Amber and Ed are back with another Hoopagoogoodoodoo. This time playing our trusty game with us are old friends/comedians Leah Rudick and Danny Solomon. Play along with us we love you baby! Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brigtherside Start your 4-week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: BRIGHTERSIDE Taking us out is Fists of Fury by Kamasi Washington. Be good to yourselves, we love ya. Backbay Lounge, Kool Kats, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

As you are all aware we lost the coolest dude any of us knew, Kevin Barnett, aka Bird Luger. He is no longer in these streets, but he is still in our hearts. I know that’s corny but screw it we’re sad. Listen to us work through some shit this week with some of Kevin’s friends Jackie Zebrowski, Henry Zebrowski, Brooks Wheelan, Nick Turner, and Jordan Temple. There is a gofundme set up to help his family with funeral costs if you want to help out the link is here. https://www.gofundme.com/f/birdluger Taking us out today is Gary Clark Jr’s The Healing. Love your friends people. 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.

It's the beginning of the year, so how could we not be thinking of money? On this episode of The Brighter Side, Amber and Ed sit down with the owners of Boxelder Consulting, to help us understand what we can expect this upcoming financial year, and they give tips on how to keep your head above water financially no matter how bad you think it may be. Also we may or may not have the official unveiling of Mr. Pastrami... Taking us out today is the song "Money" by the immortal Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. Be good to yourselves. https://boxelderconsulting.com/ 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.

Being in our armed forces is no easy task. In this episode we talk about two aspects that are particularly chilling, and that is the amount of sexual assaults amongst soldiers and their suicide rate. 22 veterans commit suicide everyday. 1 is too many. If you are a veteran in need please call The Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 and press 1. https://activeheroes.org/get-help Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Sign up for Robinhood at http://brighterside.robinhood.com Apero Hour, Casa Bossa Nova, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Taking us out today is Suicide is Painless - Johnny Mandel 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.

Hello all you Shiny Happy People out there. Ed was visiting NYC, and caught up with The Lizard King himself, Holden McNeely and gave some Brighter Sides to the fans on his Twitch account. Come listen while they, talk about New Years resolutions, family issues, and people fighting health problems. It's a comedy show! We promise. Check out Holden's Twitch channel here twitch.tv/holdenatorsho Also taking us out today is Those Darlins - Ain't Afraid 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.

We all get them, you'd be even crazier than you are now if you didn't get them. But not every negative emotion is always a bad one. Sometimes it's a defense mechanism, sometimes it's very much deserved, and other times you're just a dick. Joining Amber and Ed this week is Nick Turner, The Queen of LPN Jackie Zebrowski, and my beautiful fiancé Miss Julie Rosing. Listen as they tackle such Bad Emotions as Insecurity, Cockiness, Being Judgmental, and Being Sensitive. Ok maybe they're more personality traits than emotions. What do you want from us? Also we wrap up the show we talk about our good buddy Jason Saenz, who needs some help right now. Here is a link to his GoFundMe. https://www.gofundme.com/jason-saenz-recovery-fund-aka-saenz-spinez And in honor of our bud we're being taken out by Five Man Electrical Band - Signs 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.

What’s up you bunch of Chilly Willy Penguins out there? It’s dreary, it’s freezing, it’s the holidays, and then after the holidays, we’re still broke and cold. What’s there to be happy about? Well let Amber and Ed tell you. This is The Brighter Side, a cynic’s look at optimism. Be good to yourself and everyone else. Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry, go to http://zola.com/brighter. Deck the Halls B, Jingle Bells, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

We all know that drugs are bad, and some are worse than others. We can go ahead and put cocaine on "The Naughty List." But being the Brighter Side we try and find some good in it. But there really isn't that much good about the old white lady. If you or anyone you love is having a problem with drugs please call to get help. 1-888-633-3239. Joining Amber and Ed this week is Mookie Thompson. Taking us out this week is Powderfinger by Neil Young 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.

It's Hoopagoogoo time ya beautiful babies!! Joining Amber and Ed this week is the wonderful couple/comedians Giulia Rozzi and Will Miles. Play Hoopagoodududu along with us. Taking us out this week was supposed to be The Killers "Mr Brightside" but I listened to it and was not a fan so instead check out "Bend Me, Shape Me" by American Breed. Be good yourself, and be nice in the process. Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zarsqZCXO8Y Local Forecast-Elevator, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Disneyland is a wonderful place where children's dreams come true. For a price. We all know going to Disney or any theme park ain't cheap, but if everything is so expensive, why do they pay their employees so little? Is the happiest place on Earth, making people poor? Do people care? Why do we feed into the commercialism? Because it just makes you so damn happy, thats why. Joining Amber and Ed this week is Roast Battle comedian and former Disneyland employee Nicole Becannon. To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry, go to http://zola.com/brighter. Taking us out this week is Los Lobos singing "I Wanna Be Like You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0P4RrD3Y0Q Backbay Lounge, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Sometimes being alone is all you need to relax, but other times people can go crazy and let loneliness can creep in and make you sad. Whether you are alone in another town, or just don't have anyone to hang out with where you live, solitude can get the best of you. Listen to how the Brighter Side deals with it. Comedian Alex Hooper joins Amber and Ed this week to yell at loneliness and not let that bastard win. Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Visit http://stamps.com and use code BRIGHTERSIDE for a special offer! Taking us out this week is a little ditty called "Hitler Has Only Got One Ball" by John Jones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqZg36JBBr8 Arroz Con Pollo, C-Funk, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

The Brighter Side is back while Ed is out working like a madman, Amber sends in her thoughts on Airplane, College, Being a kid, and scary hook up apps. And then Ed tries to relate. Give a listen y'all. Be good to yourselves. For 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit http://takecareof.com and enter promo code: brighter. To get 40% off all subscriptions, visit http://mylola.com and enter BRIGHTER when you subscribe. Taking us out today is You are My Sunshine by Jackie Shane. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xdy2qwFewM Casa Bossa Nova, ZigZag, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Amber reflects on her current situation in life, and Ed uses it to remember some of his past experiences. So whether you're hanging out with people who speak another language, going through a breakup, or just wandering the streets, know there is a way out, and plenty to be positive about. Taking us out today is Lonesome Loser by The Little River Band Be Good To Yourself Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Start your 4 week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: BRIGHTERSIDE Cold Funk, Funkorama, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Who are Trolls, who are they, are they someone in their mother's basement, or are they someone with a beautiful family and a double life? Who knows. What we can assume is that Trolls are people who feel awful all the time, and try and make everyone else feel like they do. But there has to be some good in there right????? Joining Amber and Ed is Julie Rosing (Brilliant & Beautiful) and King Ding-A-Ling himself Henry Zebrowski. Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Be good to yourself, by listen to our outro song Boca Raton, by Bas. Get into it. AcidJazz, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Out of every race on Earth no one has had it as hard as The Native Americans. They received maybe the worst genocide this world has ever seen, yet they still have resolve, honor, and respect. Let's examine what has happened to these people. They have been through so much we could not unpack it all in one episode, in PT 1 we talk their plight when the Spanish Inquisition came to America, how to talk to someone who descends from that culture, and what it's like now for Native Americans. Joining Amber and Ed is Lakota Sioux comedian Jana Schmieding. Also taking us out this week is a song from Mel Brooks' History of the World Part 1. "The Spanish Inquisition" 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.

It's an end of the Earth society. It's a way of life that most people would not choose. Who would want to live amongst the wet, slimey, scaley, carnivorous creatures down there (And that's just the humans). Ed and Amber talk about what it was like growing up in that beautiful muck. And joining them again is The Queen of LPN, Ole Puddle Pants herself, Miss Jackie Zebrowski. Takin' us out today is a lil "Swamp Music" brought to you by no one else other than Lynyrd Skynyrd! Get a 4 week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: BRIGHTERSIDE. Quirky Dog, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

The Brighter Side is here to talk about Negative Emotions and how to turn them into Positive Emotions. Joining Ed and Amber today are Julie Rosing, Madelyn Osten, and The Queen of LPN Miss Jackie Zebrowski. Taking us out today is Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real's "Find Yourself" Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside The Show Must Be Go, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Everyone in America finds one way or another to make money off of the people that have the least of it. In this episode we dive deep into, The Lottery, Banks, Bail Bonds, Abortion, and much more to talk about different ways the rich keep the poor poor. We look for the Brighter Side we promise. Joining Ed and Amber this week is Pro-Choice Specialist Julie Rosing. Thanks for listening and remember, "Be Good To Yourself. And the song at the end is "Never Been To Spain" by Three Dogg Night 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.

Amber and Eddie are joined by Eric Moore and Evan Amarni of Footprints of Serenity and Multi Concept Recovery to discuss addiction, rehab and recovery. For more information about Footprints of Serenity and Multi Concept Recovery: https://www.footprintsofserenity.com https://www.multiconceptrecovery.com Get a trial month of Hims for $5 at http://forhims.com/brighter Too Cool, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Eddie and Holden answer your questions live and try to find the brighter sides to jellyfish stings, online dating and dialysis. The Reformed Whores- "Horny" www.reformedwhores.com Get your first Quip refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Cold Funk, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Amber and Eddie are joined by Jackie Zebrowski and Jordan Temple to talk about their least favorite dogs, the black person's guide to Hollywood and woke Jackie. Get 15% off any subscription with coupon code: BRIGHTERSIDE at http://topmunch.com CumbiaNoFrillsFaster, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Amber, Eddie and Mary are joined by John Milhiser & Becky Yamamoto to find the brighter sides of sinking duck boats, murdered figure skaters and getting punched at a funeral. Get a trial month of Hims for $5 at http://forhims.com/brighter Mining by Moonlight, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Oh man it is a SCORCHER out there. We're sweatin' up a storm in the studio as Amber, Eddie and Mary are joined by Dave Ross and Leah Thompson to talk heat waves, global warming and Leah's work on the exhibit "Coal and Ice". Thanks to Casper for supporting our channel. Save $50 on select mattresses at http://www.casper.com/brighter + code: brighter. Thanks to Phlur for sponsoring this episode. Go to http://phlur.com today and use promo code BRIGHTERSIDE to get 20% off your custom Phlur sample set! Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode. Go to http://getquip.com/brighterside to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush. Awesome Call, Carefree, Crinoline Dreams, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Amber, Eddie and Mary are joined by Julie Rosing to talk about their favorite tear jerkers. Thanks to Hims for sponsoring this episode. Start a trial month for $5 at http://forhims.com/brighter. Whiskey on the Mississippi, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Amber, Eddie and Mary are joined by Olivia Grace to talk the Brighter Side of lying - from white lies to lies of omission to telling someone you like their hair cut. Help Hanna go to Ireland! https://www.gofundme.com/help-hanna-2-ireland Thanks to Phlur for sponsoring this episode. Get 20% off your custom sample set with promo code: Brighterside at http://phlur.com Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode. Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Carefree, Hep Cats Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

It's a Brighter Side / Roundtable crossover episode! Amber, Eddie and Mary are joined by Jackie Zebrowski, Jordan Temple, Kevin Barnett, Holden McNeely & Geoff Adams to discuss a backflipping FBI agent, a mystery pooper and a dog that got tuckered out on a hike. "Jimmy" - The Cowmen 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.

Amber, Eddie and Mary got inspiration from Eddie's trip to Italy to talk about the brutal and bloody history of gladiators and human pain and death as entertainment. 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.

Eddie is off at Seena's wedding so Jackie Zebrowski joined Amber and Mary to talk all things nuptials. We discuss ending long relationships, living with a partner before marriage, changing expectations on getting married and having sex at weddings. Go to http://phlur.com and use promo code BRIGHTERSIDE to get 20% off your custom Phlur sample set! Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode. Get a free refill pack with your order at http://getquip.com/brighterside Deuces, Samba Isobel, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.