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 interview old buddy, Joel Walkowski, about his new book "Honolulu Blues".
Jul 31
1 hr 14 min
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!
Jul 24
57 min
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!
Jul 17
51 min
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.
Jul 10
1 hr 1 min
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?
Jul 3
53 min
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!
Jun 26
1 hr 15 min
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!
Jun 19
56 min
Ed, Amber, and Ashley come together for this episode of Stories to talk about everything from the cost of pizza to orcas showing up in the English Channel. Listener mail at the end, and don't forget to buy local!
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, Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts, and Julie Rosing.
Theme song by the Cowmen. Logo by Dave Koehler.
Jun 12
1 hr 8 min
Ashley and Amber have a spiraling discussion about their Summer Plans and just how they're feeling in general. Trigger warning for discussion about the cruelty of nature. PS-Ashley says she loves this story but didn't realize it was THIS story. PPS-Ashley made us write that.
Jun 5
55 min
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!
May 29
56 min
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