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....
Jan 11, 2019•59 min•Ep. 175
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 e...
Jan 05, 2019•57 min•Ep. 174
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 personali...
Dec 22, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 173
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 Hal...
Dec 15, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 172
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 epis...
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 171
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 ...
Dec 01, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 170
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 w...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 169
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://stamp...
Nov 11, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 168
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 Sh...
Oct 27, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 167
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...
Oct 12, 2018•38 min•Ep. 166
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...
Sep 29, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 165
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 Am...
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 164
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 ht...
Sep 15, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 163
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/...
Sep 08, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 162
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...
Sep 01, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 161
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/b...
Aug 25, 2018•48 min•Ep. 160
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 n...
Aug 18, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 159
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 tria...
Aug 04, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 158
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 ...
Jul 29, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 157
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...
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 156
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 siri...
Jun 30, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 155
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 Ke...
Jun 23, 2018•55 min•Ep. 154
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 ....
Jun 16, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 153
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 .
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 152
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 MacLe...
Jun 01, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 151
Amber, Eddie and Mary are joined by Amber's brother Benjamin Nelson and his husband Rob Taylor Craft to talk about Benjamin's voyage to space, climate change and their love of international travel. 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 .
May 26, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 150
Amber, Eddie and Mary are joined by Jackie Zebrowski & Jason Saenz to play the Brighter Side drinking game. "Me and My Man" - Deer Tick 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 .
May 16, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 149
Amber, Eddie and Mary discuss North Korea - the bad, the worse and the hopeful. 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 your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/brighterside Bossa Antigua, Deuces, 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 e...
May 11, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 148
Amber, Eddie and Mary are joined by Candy Lawrence and Nick Vatterott to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly in the animal kingdom. Want to help the show? Consider taking our short and confidential survey! goo.gl/forms/IkUivazwFYwt7OKR2 Surf ShimmyKevin 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 ...
Apr 28, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 147
Eddie and Holden find the brighter sides of your toughest issues and talk dealing with mentally ill family members, dialysis and being denied a raise. Want to help the show? Consider taking our short and confidential survey! goo.gl/forms/IkUivazwFYwt7OKR2 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 A...
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 146
