Glad You're Here

When Brooke Ashley was a kid, she grew up as a "Valley Girl" navigating high school in Van Nuys—a place where SWAT teams would descend in full tactical gear to break up riots. Known as the "dragon lady" who protected her group of friends, she spent her days auditioning for commercials and accidentally terrorizing Hilary Duff at the Gap. Somehow she survived, only to find herself at the center of a...

When Tony Sam was a kid, he grew up in the "armpit of Chicago" near O’Hare Airport—a place where the neighborhood tracks were so dangerous kids would get cut in half by moving trains. Known as the "white kid" in a rough area, he spent his days building forts out of boxes only to watch them get torn down by older bullies. Between his Catholic school expulsion after being framed in a library cassett...

In this behind the scenes - Pam and Alex talk about Alex's latest video " One Last Video About My Dad ". Listen here to hear fun facts and stories about the process of making the episode. Plus questions from board members like you! For the board members - Pam will be in the discord now.

In this episode of Glad You’re Here , we are diving into some hilarious childhood stories and 90s nostalgia with comedian Jess Alaniz. When Jess Alaniz was a kid, she was a championship cheerleader who snuck out of her two-story house, a middle schooler who got detention for a "chili powder" mishap in Catholic mass, and a "mean girl" who used to bark at classmates. Somehow she survived the chaos o...

When Liz Zagone was a kid, her dad designed the famous nun masks from Ben Affleck’s “The Town”, she spent weekends drinking vodka out of Dasani bottles, and she lost her favorite pet to the most dangerous backyard in the neighborhood (her own). Somehow she survived, but not without having to buy “court pants”. More episodes at gladpod.com Watch the video version of this episode: https://www.youtub...

When Damon Monday was a kid, he got a black eye on picture day, his mom's van was stolen the day after Christmas ( with all presents inside), and he was a member of an unsanctioned garage fight club. Somehow he survived, but not with becoming a trained synchronized swimmer. More episodes at gladpod.com Watch the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAQgw7nn6uM

In this episode of Glad You’re Here, we are heading to the shores of Block Island for some wild coming-of-age tales and 90s New England nostalgia with comedian Ben Smith. When Ben Smith was a kid, he was the "good student" with a driver’s permit who took the fall for his brother’s $300 car crashes, a resident of an island so small it only has one intersection, and the son of a Harvard-educated jou...

It's here the annual headlines podcast. Pam finds the most ridiculous real headlines and some fake ones, and challenges Alex to figure out which are legit. Please note: we lost some headlines due to technical difficulties. We thought when we recorded this that we didn't lose anything (you'll hear about it halfway through) but we did actually lose a few headline questions! Sorry! For the board memb...

When Jason Horton was a kid, SWAT raided his high school, he had a gun pulled on him over his girlfriend, and he made money selling stuff he stole from work on eBay. Somehow, he survived long enough to make it to the first Lollapalooza. More episodes at gladpod.com Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/Y8uDyEtfbS4

When Bethany Michaels was a kid, she loved Orlando Bloom, her neighbor was saved from a lawn mower explosion, and her sister defused a bomb their dad built in the basement. (He’s in jail now) Somehow Bethany survived, sadly, her Orlando Bloom posters did not. More episodes at gladpod.com Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/U9rEZZuY6Z0

When Ivan Salas was a kid he was suspended for impersonating the principal, his music teacher bummed cigarettes off him, and his pizza was stolen at knife point. Somehow Ivan survived it all, only to be sent to the ER for a freak sledding accident. More episodes at gladpod.com Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/Hbf4HTp0SnY

This episode is bonus content available exclusively to our Patreon backers. Listen as Alex is joined by his wife Pam to tell a life update. They discuss Pam's childhood, and what happened at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Board Members - Pam will be in the discord now. Thanks for being patient!

This episode is bonus content available exclusively to our Patreon backers.

When Pippa Spindel was a kid she was monitored by secret service, competed in poop competitions, and had camp counselors time her make-out sessions. Somehow she survived and lived to poop another day. More episodes at gladpod.com Watch the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na0qvOCI9uc

When Tyler Strauss was a kid, his pep rally got so wild it made it on Fox News, and he tripped acid on birthright, and his teacher made sweet love to a cow. Somehow he survived—only to get pranked out of $1000 by his dad. More episodes at gladpod.com Watch the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSsxCU3XoOg

When Jen Liv was a kid she evaded police in her dad's car, stepped in a strange kid's poop, and made out with every boy at Dion's Pizza. Somehow she survived all that to become a fantastic comedian and actress. More episodes at gladpod.com Watch the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_k5ujFyAr4&t=36s

When Tom Johnson was a kid he witnessed a murder while shopping for JNCO Jeans, threw away a big pile of money, and realized his dangerous step dad was way cooler than his biological one.

Happy Thanksgiving! We normally take Thanksgiving off from the podcast but since we missed two podcasts recently... here's one to make up for a missed week! Listen as Pam asks Alex one of those silly questions that don't actually mean anything. But maybe you can use it as small talk at your Thanksgiving table! Pam is cooking so she won't be in the discord this week. Hope you all have a good holida...

In this life update we tell you what's been going on and why we've missed two podcasts in a row. We tried to make this podcast a little bit longer to make up for it. Thank you all for understanding. For the board members - Pam will be in the discord now.

Alex and Pam do a this or that for Halloween candy! But Pam discovers something huge about Alex's candy choices! Happy (almost) Halloween! For the board members - Surprise! Alex will be in the discord now!

The life update from last week continues.... Find out what accident Pam got into, where they took the kids and how they met their neighbors. For the board members - Pam will be in the discord now.

Listen as Pam and Alex give us a life update including Alex's latest gig at Cranberry Festival, Alex's yes day with his nieces and Pam's trip to the library with the kids. For the board members - Pam will be in the discord now.

Find out what Pam messed up big time as Alex and Pam answer some freaky (friday) questions! For the board members - Pam will be in the discord now!

Find out which Marvel superheros Alex and Pam like in this special edition of "this or that." Pam will be in the discord now!

Find out Alex and Pam's top three sandwiches from all over the country and even world. And find out why Alex almost got kicked out of Nice France over a sandwich related incident. For the board members - Pam will be in the discord now!