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nins & arns

brb crying is a cozy comedy podcast where we share what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh. join nins & arns—two thirty-something teenagers and lifelong BFFs—as they dive into what moves them to tears (movies! books! personal stories! tbh anything is fair game!) and why crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.

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  • Dec 9, 2025 · 37 min

    who the f*ck are we, even??: the brb crying origin story

    We've spent dozens of episodes crying about movies, books, songs, childhood memories, and existential crises—but somehow we've never properly answered the question: who the f*ck are we, even?? In this special bonus episode, we're ditching our usual essay format and sitting down for an unhinged little Q&A. We talk about how we became friends (spoiler: it involves Catholic school, Filipino family parties, and some devastating childhood fashion criticism), our dream podcast guests, what we love most about ourselves, and the stories we never quite turned into full episodes. Along the way, we revisit some of our favorite brb crying moments, from About Time and The Hunger Games to Olivia Dean, Nancy Tillman, and the books and movies that continue to emotionally destroy us years later. If you're new here, consider this your unofficial orientation packet. If you've been with us since the beginning, consider this proof that we still can't stfu. In this episode: How Nins & Arns became friends 25+ years ago Growing up Filipino in a small Catholic school community Our dream podcast guests The qualities we admire most in ourselves (and each other) Stories we almost covered on the podcast The brb crying episodes that still haunt us 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Something *different* for today's ep 5:18 - Collabs 7:26 - 1. From your memory, how did we meet? 12:03 - 2. Who is your dream podcast guest? 18:49 - 3. What do you love most about yourself (and me)? 27:12 - 4. What's a story for the pod you started writing but never aired? 30:29 - 5. What's something I've shared on the pod that stuck with you? 35:32 - Outro Referenced in this episode: "Carmen" by Olivia Dean, brb crying ep 003: periods are hard / other people's grandmothers Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, brb crying ep 018: death prep / shark weak Film About Time, brb crying ep 031: about about time / somebody feed arns Psychic-ish podcast episode 33. Got stuck in a dream for 40 years Join the brb crying community—a heartfelt, cozy comedy podcast about friendship, vulnerability, emotional storytelling, and all the movies, books, music, and life experiences that leave us in tears. Follow us: » Instagram: @brbcrying.podcast » TikTok: @brbcrying.podcast » YouTube: @brbcrying.podcast Want episode recaps, behind-the-scenes/community updates, and occasional emotional damage delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter at brbcryingpodcast.com. Have a sob story or cry recommendation that absolutely wrecked you? We'd love to be wrecked, too. Submit your story at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at hello@brbcryingpodcast.com. brb crying—hosted by longtime best friends Nins & Arns—is a podcast where we explore the songs, books, TV shows, films, pop culture moments, and personal stories that help us laugh, cry, heal, and feel a little less alone. Crying is our superpower, and by sharing what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh, we show how crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.

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  • Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr

    036: why a viral pianist's tears moved millions + baking as a love language: yumeka nakagawa, vulnerability & friendship

    This week, we talk about a viral piano performance that left millions of people emotional—and the surprising ways love finds its way back to us. First, Arns shares the story of Japanese pianist Yumeka Nakagawa, whose tearful performance of Chopin's "Raindrop" Prelude captivated audiences around the world. Why did watching someone cry while playing piano feel so powerful? What does vulnerability in art teach us about vulnerability in our own lives? Then, Nins tells a deeply personal story about baking, friendship, and what it means to be chosen by the people you love. From a $30 stand mixer to baking a gender reveal cake for one of her closest friends, this story explores how acts of care become their own language of love. In this episode, we discuss: • Yumeka Nakagawa's viral piano performance • Chopin's "Raindrop" Prelude and emotional music • Why vulnerability resonates so deeply with people • Crying, emotional expression, and authenticity • Baking as a love language • Friendship, belonging, and being chosen • Gender reveal cakes and meaningful traditions • The many ways we say "I love you" Whether you've cried while listening to music, baked something for someone you love, or simply want permission to feel your feelings a little more openly, this one's for you. 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Recap: late nights 3:57 - Announcement: merch! 4:40 - Arns: Yumeka Nakagawa's piano performance 27:05 - Nins: baking a special sweet treat 58:23 - Outro Referenced in this episode: "24-year-old pianist Yumeka Nakagawa was visibly moved to tears while performing Chopin’s ‘Raindrop’ Prelude" (IG: @classicfm) Yumeka Nakagawa interview by Shinnosuke Nagai and translated by Midori Tamura and Miho Ebihara for Kawai Australia "What made the participants of the 19th Chopin Competition's Preliminary Round become pianists?" (IG: @chopininstitute) "Chopin's 'Raindrop' Prelude" on the Ethan Hein Blog Join the brb crying community—a heartfelt, cozy comedy podcast about friendship, vulnerability, emotional storytelling, and all the movies, books, music, and life experiences that leave us in tears. Follow us: » Instagram: @brbcrying.podcast » TikTok: @brbcrying.podcast » YouTube: @brbcrying.podcast Want episode recaps, behind-the-scenes/community updates, and occasional emotional damage delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter at brbcryingpodcast.com. Have a sob story or cry recommendation that absolutely wrecked you? We'd love to be wrecked, too. Submit your story at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at hello@brbcryingpodcast.com. brb crying—hosted by longtime best friends Nins & Arns—is a podcast where we explore the songs, books, TV shows, films, pop culture moments, and personal stories that help us laugh, cry, heal, and feel a little less alone. Crying is our superpower, and by sharing what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh, we show how crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.

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