The Brighter Side
The Last Podcast Network • Comedy
The Last Podcast Network • Comedy
The Brighter Side
The Last Podcast Network • Comedy
The Last Podcast Network • Comedy

About

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 real. Just chill. Hosted by Ed Larson and Amber Nelson. 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.

Episodes

  • Random American Cities 2
    Amber and Ed love learn about new places to go, so this week they spun an American city randomizer and learned about 4 places like they were going to visit. So please let’s pack our bags and go to Beaverton, OR, Salinas, CA, Grand Island, NE, and West Jordan, UT.
  • Brighter Side Stories 48
    Brighter Side Stories is back but this time with Amber, Julie, and Ashley. Give a listen while they go through their weeks, our San Diego trip and some good news stories!
  • Make My Funk The P-Funk w/ Danny Bedrosian
    Brighter Side favorite Danny Bedrosian has a new book out, it's called "Make My Funk The P-Funk" and it's a look into Parliament Funkadelic history. More precisely a deep dive into 1975 and they're release of the Chocolate City, Let's Take It To The Stage, and Mothership Connection albums and their epic debut of their stadium tour. So come listen to Ed and Danny nerd out about all things P-Funk!
  • Things That Should Be Illegal
    We know we're The Brighter Side but sometimes we just gotta talk about things that bother us, otherwise it bubbles up and festers like butt zit. And we all know you gotta pop those butt zits. But the brighter side of a butt zit is.... at least it's not a tail? Be good to yourselves!
  • Jackie Zebrowski EXPOSED
    Today Amber and Ed get Jackie Zebrowski in the studio to examine her life as a child, adult, and comedian. Jackie inspires us all, find out what made her the awesome woman she is today.
  • Halloween: Does it F?
    Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing stopped by the studio to join Ed and Amber to decide what parts of Halloween F*$K or not. Stay safe out there tonight folks!
  • Brighter Side Stories 47
    Life is totally fine and cool. Ain't nothing to be upset about at all! Today Ed and Amber talk about ways to have fun on a budget and the never ending horrors of life. Have a great day!
  • Scaredy Cats
    Oooooh it's spooky season! We're recanting chilling tales of all the times we've been scared. Both paranormal and normal. Join special guests Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing as we delve into the haunted, the macabre and all things that make us Scaredy Cats.
  • Brighter Side Stories 46
    Amber and Ed reminisce over him getting her too stoned at his birthday party last week and they get really deep on some listener mail and good news. They found some!!!
  • Hoopagoogoo w/ Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing
    Hey we haven't done an old fashioned Hoopagoogoo in a while so why not get the whole crew together and some fun with rapid fire positivity? We're prepping for the YouTube return of HGx2. You love it.
  • Brighter Side Stories 45
    Amber and Ed do a mental health check in with each other and see how they are doing dealing with the intense news cycle. They share ways to stay sane, talk a little good news, and get some listener mail. We love you. Be good to yourselves.
  • Trends
    This week Amber is joined by special guest Ashley Brooke Roberts as they talk about trends! Entertainment, tech, arts and ideas of the past, present and future.
  • Brighter Side Stories 44 w/Mike Feeney
    Comedian Mike Feeney stops by the studio to hang with Amber and Ed for a stories episode where they talk NYC comedy, what cities are best to hang in, and what it was like growing up an only child.
  • Listener Emails
    The Brighter Side has a stock pile of listener emails to get through, so we figured why not just do a full episode of them. Amber and Ed love the people whop listen to their show, and are so happy they can have this open communication with them, please send in your emails to thebrightersidelpn@gmail.com and maybe it'll get read on the next episode!
  • Good Advice, Bad Advice
    Sometimes you think the advice someone gave you is going to fix your life and it utterly destroys you, and sometimes just the opposite happens. Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing come back to join Amber and rap about some of the best and worst advice they've ever gotten. Put it in your brain dawg.
  • Seena Ghaznavi Exposed
    We got it! The Raw! Uncut! Adults Only Exposé on the Seena Ghaznavi. Find out what makes this madman tick, pick which one of his opinions you want to use against him during one of his most vulnerable moments. Amber and Ed really nail his ass to the GD wall. Your brain will never be the same.
  • Self-Care 2
    Amber is back with Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing to discuss what they do to keep themselves from going insane. This episode is the definition of "Be Good To Yourself."
  • Brighter Side Fight Night
    Who wins in a fight? Vladimir Putin Vs Kim Jung Un? Jonathon Davis Vs Fred Durst? Fast food worker Vs Call Center employee? Teddy Roosevelt Vs Jesus Christ? All these fights and more, listen or we'll fight you!
  • Brighter Side Stories 43
    This week Amber and Ed reminisce about their love for Ozzy Osbourne, and Amber gives some love to some other under-appreciated artists and Ed lists animals he wants to hug. And of course we answer a whole bucket full of listener mail.
  • Does it F? All Lady Edition
    Sometimes we like to ask Does It F#*k? Let's take a look at topics big and small and debate if they're cool or useful or just plain bad. Joined by special guests Julie Rosing and Ashley Brooke Roberts.