The Brighter Side

When the dog bites. When the bee stings. When we're feeling sad. This week, Ed and Amber simply remember their favorite things and then they don't feel so bad. 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 no...

Put on your fuzzy socks and listen to us make a Brighter Side of some gripes about this time of year. There's always a sunny side, even if the days end early with cold darkness and isolation. We love ya! 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...

Ed and Amber did another Brighter Side LIVE on Twitch this week, where they sat down and talked directly to the listeners and listened to their problems and gave them the Brighter Sides to those said problems. All while they were raising some money for comedian Ashley Barnhill that was hit by a car and has a long road to recovery. If you'd like to donate to Ashley as well here is her GoFundMe link...

This situation going on now is NOT normal. It is really tough, and if you ignore how hard it really is the grey will catch up. This week Amber and Ed open up about the effects of isolation and tell some stories of others who have been isolated, and reveal how they have been dealing with it themselves. Be good to yourselves. This week taking us out is Chromeo with their new dance track "Roni Got Me...

Thanksgiving and the holidays are a real bummer this year. A lot of us aren't going home, and are meeting up with just a couple friends, and there is something great about that. Some of us aren't even doing that for our own safety, so The Brighter Side wanted to talk about Friendsgiving and all it's benefits. Hope you're safe out there. Be good to yourselves. Taking us out this week is song off of...

This week Amber and Ed went live on the LPN Twitch Channel and talked to the people and offered some Brighter Sides to the crappy things going on in their lives. Give a listen! They’ll be doing more of these live Twitch shows, so keep an eye out for them on the Last Podcast Network Twitch Channel. Taking us out is a selection off of Page 7’s Molly Knefel’s playlist “Salvation Army Girl” by The Fel...

Animals are cooler than humans. Did you know geese mate for life, and then when their mate dies they only get with another goose widow or widower? Are pig's organs and human organs interchangeable? Find out on this week's episode where Amber & Ed dive deep into the world of Geese & Pigs.   Taking us out this week is tribute to pigs, and Wizard and the Bruiser's Jake Young, with "Three Little Pigs"...

In this episode we're stepping away from American politics and talking about Armenia's history and the current war going on with Armenian historian and keyboardist from Parliament Funkadelic: Danny Bedrosian.   Also The Brighter Side gets an exclusive sneak peak into Secret Army's new album "Exaltation" with Danny leaking the track "Grail Disgusting Fire." Be good to yourselves. Kevin MacLeod ( in...

This week the Brighter Side is joined by professional monster lover Matt McCarthy. We talk all things monsters, real ones, our favorites, and Matt creates “Gorgus” the scariest monster since the Frankenstein porked the Wolfman! Happy Halloween from Amber and Ed. Be good to yourself and get candy! Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License  creativ...

Hello all you ghouls and goblins out there. This week Amber & Ed are joined by the spookiest person they know, Mr. Henry Zebrowski. Listen if you dare to Ed & Henry reminisce about the abandoned children's insane asylum they snuck into in college, Amber getting followed by scary dudes, and an extra spooky themed Hoopagoogoo.  Taking us out this week is the friggin Backstreet Boys, because whatever...

Ed and Amber get spooky for spooky season! Oooooh ghouls, demons, Ed’s Aunt Patty shares ghost stories that’ll chill you to your funny bone. Amber talks visiting a psychic, and everyone shares ghastly tales of horror! Playing us out this week is a track from Holden's Playlist Betty Davis "He Was A Big Freak" . Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Li...

This is the 4th and final installment of "How America Killed My Mother" series on Brighter Side. In this episode Ed & Amber reflect on their relationships w/ their fathers, Ed shares his interview with his dad, and we are joined by great father/comedian Ron Krasnow. Taking us out this week is an amazing song by Doug Austin called "Kathy's Song" Go to Howamericakilledmymother.com to watch Ed's movi...

Banks, technically we need them, but that doesn't make them good. This week Amber, Ed, & Eddie invite Mr. Pastrami (David Weishaus) over to talk about his experience being a bank manager, ways to get outta debt, and his time with Mama Kathleen.  Banks are one of the many institutions in this country that took advantage of Ed's mom. So we're highlighting it here now on the same day "How America Kil...

Going to the casino can be a lot of fun, thrilling even. You can go and win a lot of money super fast and that rocks, but the truth is you're most likely going to lose, because if they didn't win than the building wouldn't even exist in the first place. This episode is in the "How America Killed My Mother" series, which is available for purchase on Vimeo 10/2. Joining Ed today is Nevada Gambling C...

Healthcare in America is obviously not good enough to keep its citizens healthy for a manageable price. Ed invited our good friend and "Fraudsters" superstar Seena Ghaznavi sits down with Ed to talk about whats happening to people who need help with a focus on diabetes. Amber is on the road in Mississippi and sent a diary entry from from the calm before the hurricane. We're going to be focusing on...

Hello there. Ed and Amber are slowly being killed by the heat in LA. It's all we can think about, so on this episode we decide to let our madness take control of our brains. Get ready for way too many "It's so hot outside" jokes, some gentle screaming, and of course the Brighter Side of how damn hot it is. Be good to yourselves. Taking us out this week is a song off of Amber's new Spotify playlist...

Drugs, some people love them and other people hate them. Then some of us are doing them even though we're not even doing them, so Amber and Ed break down the positives and negatives of all drugs from Coffee to Marijuana to Cocaine to Jesus, and all in between. Come give a snort, I mean listen. Everything is better in moderation. The song taking us out is off of Ed's "For Henry" Spotify playlist "H...

Joining the Brighter Side this week is Ed's cousin & Roastmaster General Jeff Ross. We talk about Jeff’s favorite animal, The Elephant and have a trunk inspired Hoopagoogoo. You are wonderful, be good to yourself.   Taking us out this week is "When I See An Elephant Fly" by Jim Carmichael, Cliff Edwards, & Hall Johnson Choir. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighte...

There seems to be some plagues hitting the Earth these days. Between fires, earthquakes, derechos, and fire tornadoes it's getting pretty damn scary out there. So hunker down, batten down the hatches, and let's find the Brighter Side of these scary ole disasters.  Taking us out this week is Lyrics Born w/ "Chocolate Cake" Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Si...

Amber & Ed reflect on jealousy and what that does to you as a person. Does it help you? Or does it turn you into a greedy little monster. Listen to find out this, time Amber & Ed we're jealous, great moments of jealousy in the arts, and some jokes! Be good to yourselves. Taking us out this week is a song off of Ed's new Spotify playlist "Guilt Free Summer" by Jay Ferguson "Thunder Island" Subscrib...

It's Hoopagoogoo Time Again! Come get some positivity you animals. Joining Amber and Ed this week are LPN all-stars Danny Tamberelli and Natalie Jean! It's positivity party that can't be stopped. Be good to yourself. Ed's Spotify Playlist this week is "Rainy Day Music", featured track is "The Spark That Bled" by The Flaming Lips. Happy birthday Kevin Barnett. #birdluger Subscribe to SiriusXM Podca...

Mmmmmm mmmm. Who doesn't like fast food? It's cheap, it's greasy, kind of tasty, and relatively fast. Ed and Amber take some time this week and get some fast food, and try not to get sick while eating it in a closet. Then give some healthy options instead of fast food. Be good to yourself, don't eat yourself into an early grave. Also stick around till the end and you'll get Ed's Mom's secret Mushr...

On this Brighter Side, Ed and Amber talk about positive and negative ways to deal with anger and pain. Sure putting your hand through a wall feels good for exactly one second, & then your wrist hurts and you gotta learn how to dry wall. Plus whomever lives with you is mad, and there is little pieces of wall everywhere. It's a mess. Instead maybe go for a walk, hug a dog, or eat some fruit and cry....

It's hoopagoogoo time again! Ed, Amber, and Eddie are joined by Jake Young of Wizard & the Bruiser fame and Julie Rosing to play the game of gripes. Join us! 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 . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Be not afraid, beautiful babies! The Brighter Side's got you! Ed, Amber, and Eddie take their scariest thoughts, shine a light on them, and realize maybe they aren't so scary after all. " Here Comes The Regular " is part of Ed's Reflections Playlist on Spotify ! 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 vi...