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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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#582
May 29 · 56 min
Personality Quizzes
Amber, Julie and Ashley discuss psychological personality quizzes. Everything from Who's Your Disney Villain to the horse, ladder, cube thought experiment. These are good questions to ask your friends!
#581
May 22 · 1 hr 2 min
Running for Senate w/Billy Nord
Billy Nord is running for the Democratic seat in the Minnesota Senate and he sits down with Ed and Amber to discuss his campaign and maybe rage a little about current times. Can Billy take the heat? Tune in to find out!
#580
May 15 · 52 min
Brighter Side Stories 53
Amber's pants are too tight! Ashley's car tires are about to explode! This week Amber and Ashley talk their plans for their respective summer breaks. Also, what's up with eggs? Why are y'all eating so many? We want to hear from you!
#579
May 8 · 55 min
The Return of Hoop-A-Goo-Goo
It's the return of that good old classic Brighter Side game, Hoop-A-Goo-Goo! The theme of this edition is “Signs of the Apocalypse.” Eddie, Amber, Ashley, and Julie filled a hat with what they consider signs that the end is near. Each round, a player blindly picks from the hat, and the other contestants are tasked with finding the brighter side of the chosen apocalyptic scenario. Cats the size of horses! Being a gravedigger is the only source of income. A giant woman reins terror from the sky! T
#578
May 1 · 55 min
School Dances
Ever been personally victimized by a school dance? Amber, Ashley, and Julie relive proms, awkward slow dances, and the humiliating moments that somehow led to new friendships. Ashley talks about having a shaved head, we learn Amber’s mom tricked her into going to a dance, and that Julie tried on every prom dress at Macy’s. Along the way, the gals wonder what happened to all those people whose names they can’t remember, question whether some teachers just suck, revisit Saved by the Bell and that
#577
April 24 · 1 hr 3 min
Positivity
Amber Nelson & Ed Larson sit down to rapid fire some positivity into things that have been griding their gears lately. It really helps get the bad juju out - try it with a friend at home! ALSO, WE'RE ON YOUTUBE NOW! GO SUBSCRIBE AT youtube.com/@thebrightersidelpn The Brighter Side finds the positive light in this horror show we call Earth, a cynic’s look at optimism. So put down the gun, stay outta that church, and spark up a joint, because everything is going to be alright. We promise. For rea
#576
April 17 · 50 min
Tarot: The Tower of Chaos
Please, Cards - what in the world is a girl to do? Amber, Ashley, and Julie are joined by good friend, Marie Young to pull some tarot and get some gosh darn guidance. Sliiiight Trigger Warning- things get E-MOTION-AL.
#575
April 10 · 1 hr 6 min
Cons and Festivals w/Lisa Corrao
Are you headed to Galaxy Con this year? Maybe you're going to P-Funk Fest in Tallahassee this weekend, if so or if not, this episode is for you! Ed's Florida friend and amazing comedian Lisa Corrao drops in to talk cons and fests and surprisingly outer space! Be good to yourselves!

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