As we get closer to New Year's Eve and we reflect on the year that was (or largely wasn't, in the case of 2020), we focus today on borders and boundaries. Whether they be self-imposed, or inflicted upon us by sheer circumstance, it's paramount that we identify those things which may be hold us back in 2021 and devise a game plan to blow them up (metaphorically-speaking), so we can live our best lives and strive to be our best selves. From all of us here in the UA fam, we wish you and yours a hea...
Dec 28, 2020•53 min•Ep. 94
In this, the last episode of UA before Christmas, we bring you stories focusing on two of the most challenging, beguiling, and stress-inducing (yet ultimately rewarding) things we all have in our lives: family and friends. So put another log on the fire, pour yourself a mug of hot chocolate, and settle in for some advice that will likely be more useful than anything you'll find in your stocking on Christmas morning. From our UA Fam to yours...HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ...
Dec 21, 2020•51 min•Ep. 93
Today's episode is all about opposites. In one scenario, you desperately want to relax and be around family and friends during the holidays, yet an invisible foe is preventing it from happening. In a second scenario, you are forced to be around a specific person, but would do absolutely anything to avoid that human being at all costs. This, our friends, is 2020 in a nutshell. No matter what you want or need, a compromise is oftentimes necessary. As we prepare for the holidays, take solace in the...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 92
As we enter the thick of the holiday season, there is a perennial tradition that we all follow, even in the face of a worldwide pandemic: Family Drama. Whether it's two grandmothers competing for your free time, or a strict father driving you to your wit's end, today's episode is chock-full of great advice as we all prepare for our annual family gatherings (even if it's only over Zoom this year), and the drama that will assuredly follow. To check out our first-ever UA MERCH: https://bit.ly/unsol...
Dec 07, 2020•55 min•Ep. 91
Today's episode involves a tiny nuisance eliciting a massively inappropriate response, and a small deception between friends causing a lot more harm than one would expect. Let's face it: there are times in life when seemingly inconsequential things can blow up like a firework on the 4th of July. Today's episode will assuredly help you prepare for those exact types of situations. To check out our first-ever UA MERCH: https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Stay informed, stay safe, and stay h...
Nov 30, 2020•57 min•Ep. 90
There are times in the life of a podcast when you need an episode full of lightness, comedy, and absolutely insane stories about long-time friends. This, our UA fam, is precisely that episode. As the nights lengthen and the temperatures drop, get ready for some pure, unadulterated comic gold. This one is gonna get weird. To check out our first-ever UA MERCH: https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Thanks to Himalaya Botanique for sponsoring this episode of the Unsolicited Advice podcast. Him...
Nov 23, 2020•57 min•Ep. 89
Today's episode is all about awful people acting in exceptionally awful ways. Whether it's an inappropriate older man who should assuredly know better, or a teenage "Brad" who is definitely "Bradding" up his school, our stories today illustrate one common lesson: we all need to be much kinder to each other. Period. To check out our first-ever UA MERCH: https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our podcast videos on YouTube: ...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 88
From being relegated to an emotional band-aid to the phenomenon of "emotional cheating", today's episode is all about the relationship nooks and crannies we occasionally fall into when navigating the wonderful world of dating and the never-ending search for love. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! Thanks to Himalaya Botanique for sponsoring this episode of the “Unsolicited Advice” podcast. Himalaya Botanique— the toothpaste that’s free from fluoride, SLS, and artificial...
Nov 09, 2020•45 min•Ep. 87
We are so excited to welcome Andy Mant, founder and CEO of BLUblox, to the show! BLUblox is an evidence-based eyewear company that makes stylish, advanced light-filtering glasses. He has a wealth of knowledge on the topic of light and how the right light can help one thrive, while junk light can deplete one's health, amongst other negative effects. Though Andy's story is inspirational, it's also based on logic, common sense, and hard work. If you're reassessing your current career or you've been...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 86
It's our first bonus episode ever, people! In honor of All Hallows' Eve, we saved some of our scariest stories for a fittingly frightful finale to our 2020 October Series. So let's do this right, folks. Dim the lights, grab a blanket, and make sure every door and window is locked. From our UA fam to yours, we wish you all a safe and Happy Halloween! Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our podcast videos on YouTube: http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube To send us your ...
Oct 31, 2020•57 min•Ep. 85
Sometimes there are stories that give you a fun little fright. Other times, there are stories that are too insanely eerie to believe. Occasionally, however, there are stories so creepy, so unnatural, and so deeply scary, that they stay with you for days, weeks, and even months. Today's entry in our October Series is firmly in that last category. Keep the lights on for this one, people. There's still time! If you have a scary story, send it in for our bonus Halloween Episode! Put "October Series"...
Oct 26, 2020•51 min•Ep. 84
From intensely creepy dolls to medieval castle tours in the darkened woods of Europe, today's October Series episode is chock-full of terrifying tales guaranteed to keep you up at night. This time around, it might be wise to listen during the daytime with bright sunshine flowing in from a nearby window. We ain't messin' around with these scary stories, folks. There's still time! If you have a scary story, send it in for our ongoing October Series! Put "October Series" in the Subject line and ema...
Oct 19, 2020•52 min•Ep. 83
Our annual October Series is in full-swing, folks! Part 2 brings you invisible friends, exploding light bulbs, and mysterious roommates. Autumn has arrived so put on your chunky sweater, light a candle, and settle in for an episode of hair-raising, spine-chilling, spooktacular tales. There's still time! If you have a scary story, send it in for our ongoing October Series! Put "October Series" in the Subject line and email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com Stay informed, stay safe, and stay h...
Oct 12, 2020•50 min•Ep. 82
AUTUMN IS FINALLY HERE! With the changing of the seasons comes beautiful fall foliage, the sudden appearance of decorative gourds, and our annual UA October Series! It's on, people! Grab a mug of hot cider, dim the lights, and settle in for some spectacularly spooky tales of creepy cars and lurid lights that may just cause you to sleep with one eye open tonight. There's still time! If you have a genuinely scary story, send it in for our October Series! Put "October Series" in the Subject line an...
Oct 05, 2020•42 min•Ep. 81
In crazy times when it seems like art and creativity should take a backseat to essentials such as health and well-being, it is precisely the painful act of creation that can actually prove to be a true savior. In light of all the questions we've been receiving about how to maintain a sense of creativity despite the insanity, we thought it was a great time to focus on the act of making art with the New York-born and Los Angeles-based indie-pop duo, Fly By Midnight. Justin Bryte & Slavo join u...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 80
We're not kidding. This episode actually happened. Full House star, host of America's Funniest Home Videos, and host of the Bob Saget's Here For You podcast, Bob frickin' Saget, joins us via Zoom to chat about acting, stand-up, family, and life. This is a special one, folks. Enjoy! Please don't forget to send in your scary stories for our October Series! Put "October Series" in the Subject line and email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, ...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 79
Whether you have a heart of gold, a heart of stone, or you wear your heart on your sleeve, this episode has something specifically for you. From manipulation to obsession to emancipation, why is it that issues of the heart hit harder than almost anything else in life? Please don't forget to send in your scary stories for our October Series! Put "October Series" in the Subject line and email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watc...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 78
Safety and balance are two concepts that may seem unrelated, but are in fact inextricably linked. Safety can eventually lead to good health, which can then guide you to balance. Balance, in turn, can lead to a healthy lifestyle and therefore a feeling of safety. Therefore, no matter what problem you may be facing, you should always maintain a baseline level of safety and always strive for a feeling of balance. If both are found, you're likely already well on your way. Please don't forget to send...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 77
Whether it's an insane situation with a crazy roommate in college or a problematic relationship with your Mom, co-habitating with people is an absolute minefield. On today's episode, we get down and dirty with coping mechanisms, negotiation tactics, and various other methods one can follow to make awful living situations slightly more tolerable. Lastly, please don't forget to send in your scary stories for our October Series! Put "October Series" in the Subject line and email us at: AdviceUnsoli...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 76
Today's episode is all about safety. Whether it's avoiding the consumption of small invertebrates, keeping you and your friends safe from kidnappers, or dealing with abusive family members, you have to try your best to find safety for both you and those around you. And one last point: why is it that most attempted kidnappings always happen at night during a Fall Harvest Festival? Seriously. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our podcast videos on YouTube: http:...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 75
From a mysterious piece of gourmet chocolate to canine incontinence to the very real issue of depression in the face of 2020's many challenges, today's episode still focuses on hope and aspiration despite the darkness we all occasionally encounter. And that, dear listener, is the UA mantra for this year: "In the face of overwhelming darkness and despair, it is family, friendship, and hope that form the beacon of light which we all so desperately need." A quick, but important disclaimer: This epi...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 74
This week's episode runs the gamut from pure, unadulterated lightness to a serious issue that runs pretty heavy. So come join us on an epic journey from toilet mice to shower geckos to inappropriate family friends. In every scenario, we do our best to help you through a tough time and come out the other side with concrete hope for action and change. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To check out the new Wild Wild Tech podcast: https://bit.ly/WildWildTech To watch our p...
Aug 10, 2020•55 min•Ep. 73
Straight from the hot desert sands of Palm Springs, this week's episode of UA has it all: tales of criminal mischief, screams of terror, incontinent dogs, and completely uninvited special guests. Your dose of summer fun has arrived! Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our podcast videos on YouTube: http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 72
As you look around this great wide world, you see a broad spectrum of humanity. People of all shapes, sizes, weights, and colors. It is precisely this bountiful variety that makes us so very interesting, so very distinctive, and so very beautiful, to behold. So if you ever find yourself looking in the mirror and focusing on all the tiny little things that make you unique, don't you dare look at them as flaws. They are an amalgam of wonderful little mysteries and histories that hold the key to ex...
Jul 27, 2020•49 min•Ep. 71
Whether it's an estranged Aunt you desperately want to welcome back into your family, or your attempts to manage potentially disastrous disagreements with roommates, the one thing most of us strive for is finding a measure of harmony with those closest to us. Today's episode is all about methods to help in achieving those goals. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our podcast videos on YouTube: http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube To send us your questions/stories, em...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 70
Today's episode is all about the shockingly important act of self-reflection. Whether it's looking in the mirror and realizing that you're holding onto things for the wrong reasons, or finally realizing that you're pointing the blame for a dysfunctional relationship in the wrong direction, self-reflection is a brave and sometimes brutal exercise. That being said, it can sometimes help lead to a healthier, more positive, more fulfilling life. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, ...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 69
Friends, family, and frustration. The maddening trinity of life. At times, they go hand in hand, no matter how much you work at maintaining them. Whether it's a family member who is getting on your last nerve, a partner's disapproving sibling, or a best friend who hurts you to your core, the same relationships that bring so much joy to your life can occasionally have the exact opposite effect. Today's show is all about managing those relationships and dealing with the rollercoaster of emotions t...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 68
Sometimes your past stays in the past. Other times, however, it follows you around and refuses to leave you alone. It can rear its ugly head in the form of a sub-tweet, or remind you of a very serious pact you made that will forever change your life. In both scenarios, the past simply cannot be ignored. So put on your adult shoes and let's deal with the past so we can move on to the future. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our podcast videos on YouTube: http:...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 67
This week's episode can be summed up by a simple, lethal phrase for any type of relationship: "Lack of Communication". It may be cliche at this point but for a relationship, whether it be romantic, friendship, or family-related, communication is key. Enough said. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our podcast videos on YouTube: http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on I...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 66
This week's show is an epic return to the tried and true Unsolicited Advice formula! Today's episode has it all: a delightful "Taryne it Up", touching, soulful stories from fans, and one of the best Dad jokes we've heard yet. Here's to a quasi-return to normalcy in the midst of these crazy times we live in! Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our podcast videos on YouTube: http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsol...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 65
