Brown Bag Mornings

The Homie Helpline tackles a chaotic call from a new mom struggling with her "Suegra" (mother-in-law) who is engaging in secret, skin-to-skin bonding with the baby while wearing a "granny bra," leading the mom to worry about boundary issues and feeling totally replaced. Adding insult to injury, the crew judges California for having the most mispronounced "word" being a name ( Kali Uchis ), while a...

The Brown Bag crew tackles a huge holiday crisis on the Homie Helpline, where a single dad is threatening to cancel Thanksgiving and Christmas because his 22-year-old daughter borrowed $2,000 for parking tickets and tags and still hasn't paid him back. You'll want to listen carefully as the team also reviews the dramatic and suspicious audio from Vic's viral "ringer dinger" chiropractor visit, dis...

The "Homie Helpline" takes on heart-wrenching (and infuriating) family drama as Miriam seeks advice on how to retrieve her grandpa's promised car and sentimental items from his controlling new wife, who cruelly told her she'll "get over losing a grandpa". Plus, the crew debates why Target is implementing a creepy new initiative that requires staff to look you dead in the eye and smile from 10 feet...

The Homie Helpline goes deep into anxiety and technology when Katie asks if she should allow her cheating baby daddy to claim the child conceived during a "POP"-less rendezvous with a married man, fearing that future DNA tests will expose the years-long lie. This chaotic situation inspires listeners to call in and share how Ancestry.com and other tests have already revealed that their own family s...

The Homie Helpline features Joey, who is struggling with immense guilt over potentially missing Christmas for an anniversary trip, as his family reminds him of his sick mother. Then, the crew debates if two years of probation is worse than 20 days behind bars and unpacks the wild news that the classic Matrix code is allegedly based entirely on sushi recipes . [Edited by @iamdyre 🎅] See omnystudio...

Tune in to the Homie Helpline where Aaron is agonizing over whether to block his "hater homie" Jason—who went sour after losing his girl and whip—or try to save their 16-year friendship, even though Jason publicly clowned his skills. The hosts also break down the confusing Electoral College using analogies involving the World Series, buying bottle service sections at the club, and throwing a chaot...

The Homie Helpline catches up with Tony, a 27-year-old who admitted to making jokes out of everything, including purposely leaving his shoes out to annoy his now ex-girlfriend, but he plans to join the Marines to prove he's finally a man. Plus, the crew tallies the results of the hilariously divisive Brown Bag Election! [Edited by @iamdyre 🗞️] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. H...

The Homie Helpline is on fire as Carlos seeks advice on his "anger rights" after his fiancée's stepdaughter asks her mom to be the madrina alongside her ex-husband padrino for a baby baptism, sparking debate over whether he should confront the entire family. We also celebrate the Dodgers' improbable World Series victory against the Blue Jays with reports from the massive parade in Downtown LA (whe...

The crew tackles a relationship crisis on the Homie Helpline when Savannah discovers her Christian boyfriend plans to ditch her for a Halloween party hosted by a "lesbian coworker," leading the guys to jokingly advise she should "let him cheat in peace" or just give him a "ring camera around his neck" as a costume. Plus, Alfred Robles delivers a big announcement, Vic reveals his truly bizarre Bill...

The crew dives deep into the Homie Helpline to figure out if Pedro's Tia is protecting him from bad vibes or if the cold spots in the house mean he’s a ghost who doesn’t realize he’s dead . We also break down the confusing word of the year, "67," which apparently can mean anything from "mid" to a chemically relevant insult found on the periodic table. [Edited by @iamdyre ⚰️] See omnystudio.com/lis...

The Homie Helpline is swinging into chaos as a father tries to decide whether to participate in the Spider-Man meme costume with his 8-year-old son and his "skinny and single" baby mama, risking an unhappy wife who believes the ex is trying to "catch that web again". Later, the laughter continues when DJ Greg C reveals Concrete’s shocking 2016 past as an LA rapper named "Beretta" (a.k.a. "The Mexi...

The Homie Helpline takes a serious turn as Dom is left "sick to my stomach" after his wife wore a sexy bunny costume where "she had her whole ass out" to a work party featuring her boss as Hugh Hefner, leaving the team to debate whether Dom is simply suffering from "low self-esteem". Things get spooky when the crew recounts their ghostly adventure at the haunted Pasadena Playhouse, where a mini-sé...

The "Homie Helpline" gets wild when Sergio realizes he's a victim of "guy logic," admitting he only wants Jenny now that she has turned into a "spooky basket making machine" for other men, prompting the crew to debate if he should engage in this "pretty for the streets" competition. Plus, prepare for an emotional journey as the team ponders the appropriate funeral etiquette after listening to a he...

This week on the Homie Helpline, Sierra faces a ridiculous dilemma: her high-earning husband, who couldn't lend her $200, was caught making several payments up to $500 for escort services, prompting callers to decide if he was actually "scammed" or definitely "slamming". Plus, we discuss the insane "Cheeseman" segment about a famous ghost hunter who discovered mid-recording that his wife had been...

The "Homie Helpline" gets wild as Armando, whose "super churchy" parents are demanding grandchildren, is forced to decide whether to come out as gay or pull up to Thanksgiving dinner with his friend pretending to be his fictional, Jenna Ortega-inspired girlfriend, Carla. Meanwhile, the crew breaks down the crazy news of a Hall of Fame NBA head coach who got caught up in an illegal poker operation...

The 'Homie Helpline' explodes when Javier reveals his elementary school friend, who owed him $3,500, is flexing expensive World Series tickets, leading the crew to suggest escalating the situation from catching a fade to getting some "get back" by taking a ticket and running up a bar tab. Meanwhile, the hosts debate the ethics of the Vegas Housekeeping Olympics, wonder if Janelle Monae truly is a...

The Homie Helpline throws down extreme advice after Marie learns her man was Joker to his ex's Harley Quinn, forcing the crew to debate if "body paint" is the ultimate win in girl warfare. Meanwhile, the crew rants about the new California bill restricting front seat access for older kids and details LeBron James' petty drama with Russell Westbrook. [Edited by @iamdyre ] See omnystudio.com/listene...

This week on Brown Bag Morning, the Homie Helpline is heating up as Jessica calls in about her machista man who controls her clothing, bans her EDM festivals, and thinks affection is "for simps" . The crew offers hilarious, high-value alternatives for Jessica and discusses the easiest ways to secure cash by reselling old school collectibles like used Game Boys, PS2s, and loose Pokémon toys. [Edite...

The Homie Helpline features Lorenzo debating if he should donate his "high caliber sperm" to his sister's wife, a situation Robert the 'Uncle Dad' warns could result in financial liability and the awkward creation of "cousin siblings". For anyone whose life has become too complicated by potential twin children or messy family drama, the crew explains Japan's " Jōhatsu ," or "evaporation" service,...

Lucho calls the Homie Helpline after his girlfriend, who previously keyed his car and stole his beloved PS5 following his cheating, took him back, leaving the hosts to question whether a man should be held responsible for his actions before the age of 33. Meanwhile, the crew dissects the absurd revelations from a Kim Kardashian interview, including Kanye West repeatedly giving away her Lamborghini...

The 'Homie Help Line' gets tipsy as they tackle a tough question about whether a friendship is salvageable after one mom let another's 15-year-old daughter get "turnt" at a party, prompting the crew to repeatedly remind listeners that "Teen drinking is very bad". Meanwhile, the crew dissects the latest celebrity chaos, from Al Pacino's legendary romantic regrets over Diane Keaton to the wild Skims...

This chaotic episode features Homie Helpline caller Roberto making the ultimate play for his sister-in-law after his wife tells him to call it quits, cementing his reputation as a "little cheater" and a master of close proximities. Meanwhile, the crew dishes on Kylie Jenner's 10-year anniversary collection, gives Baby Bash his flowers (OG Kush preferred), and celebrates when Alexis Ohanian serves...

This week, the Homie Helpline hears from Marissa, whose husband is so distracted following half-naked IG models that she’s not getting "serviced," prompting a hilarious, but questionable, suggestion that they should turn his online content onto the big screen for couple's time. Plus, we question the sanity of Tyra Banks' "Hot Mama" hot ice cream, try to figure out which outrageous comments were Me...

This week, the Homie Helpline dives deep into a chaotic situation as Roberto debates blowing up his marriage and multiple families for his sister-in-law, leading the hosts to wonder if a "partner swap" is really worth all that collateral damage. Plus, the crew runs through all the biggest hip-hop beefs, including Drake’s dismissed lawsuit and a breakdown of Bia's Cardi B disses, alongside celebrat...

The Brown Bag crew tackles a difficult 'Homie Helpline' dilemma from Gilbert, a 32-year-old who hasn't seen his father since he was months old, but now must decide whether to let the estranged dad back into his life solely for his three-year-old daughter to have a grandpa. We deliver some hard truths and hilarious advice—including a suggestion to switch discount warehouse memberships to avoid awkw...