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Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz

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Welcome to Pretty Basic, a weekly podcast hosted by multi-hyphenate creators and best friends, Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz. From TMI conversations about dating to big sister chats on how to feel more confident to the dark reality of influencing; each week you'll be left wanting more "content, baby, content." New episodes every Wednesday!

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Dear Media

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

No One Showed Up To My Meetup 23.06.2021

The girls have had some pretty “humbling” (aka embarrassing) moments in their careers as influencers. From uncomfortable encounters with other influencers, to embarrassing moments on the red carpet, to meet and greets with a very… modest… turnout. The girls are laughing through all of their most humbling moments, which makes us realize juuuuust when we think we’re hot sh*t, life has a funny way of...

How To Deal With Toxic Relationships, Mental Health, and Confidence 16.06.2021

The girls are catching up and answering all of your questions this week! Ways to improve on mental health, tips on feeling more confident, how to be engaging on dating apps, navigating toxic relationships with family members, and so much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://...

Catching Cheaters On Venmo 09.06.2021

It’s been a minute! The girls are catching on everything and spilling all the tea. Logan Paul fights and Remi does too?? Alisha catches us up on Parallel Apparel and Remi chats through production of Cooking with Remi. Plus, Alisha goes full ride-or-die mode after finding a sketchy Venmo from Remi’s boyfriend, and Alisha is back on the dating scene and went out with… a celebrity??! To learn more ab...

How Alisha Marie & Ashley Nichole Started Their Clothing Brand Parallel Apparel 03.06.2021

Alisha and Ash have launched their new clothing brand!!! Remi and the sisters sit down to talk about their newly launch athleisure brand Parallel Apparel, two years in the making. They talk through everything from the creative process, all of the hurdles and bumps along the way, taking huge risks, learning so much about the business side of things, and everything in between. To learn more about li...

What Happens In Vegas...Doesn’t Always Stay In Vegas 26.05.2021

A trip to Vegas becomes ICONIC as Remi runs into a few Pretty Basic fans which turns into one wild night you have to hear to believe. The chronicles of Alisha’s dating life continues and… guys just need to get their s*** together. Plus, Remi launches her new show “Cooking with Remi” and chats through the process of getting it launched and PB WON A WEBBY!!!!! To learn more about listener data and o...

Nava Rose: Blowing Up On TikTok & Finding Your Niche 19.05.2021

The girls chat this week with TikTok and fashion legend Nava Rose! She talks about how she draws inspiration for her videos and her creative process of filming, how to create original content and why it’s important to be unique, what it’s like blowing up in TikTok after being on YouTube for years, and gives advice to people trying to create trends and go viral! To learn more about listener data an...

How To Change Your Life & Love What You Do For A Living 12.05.2021

It’s easy to get caught in the rut of working your typical 9 to 5 and living for the weekends, trying to save up for retirement to then live your “dream life” - but why aren’t we living our dream life now? Alisha is talking this week about how we can find passion in life, why thinking outside of the box can make you successful, and how to make changes to start living the life you’ve always wanted....

How To Work With Your Dream Brand ft. Thu Do from Summer Fridays 05.05.2021

Take some notes this week as the girls have a super informative chat with good friend and Sr. Manager of Influencers+Partnerships at Summer Fridays, Thu Do. She shares all her knowledge of breaking into the influencer space from behind the scenes, tips on how to grow your career, what brands are actually looking for from influencers, and so much more. Plus, she shares insider knowledge on how deal...

Breaking Up + Sex In Quarantine 28.04.2021

This last year has tested a lot of relationships, including Remi and boyfriend Cal. No question is off limits this episode as they share everything about relationships and living together during quarantine. Things like biggest fights and working through them, managing time together and apart, what it’s like moving in together so soon after dating, and how to keep things spicy in the bedroom 🔥 To...

The Crazy Lies Of An Influencer 21.04.2021

Influencers gone wild! The girls are chatting about the ins and outs of what it’s like to be an influencer. What actually happens on brand trips, getting exposed for “flying” on fake private jets, and some ridiculous stories of what people will do just to land a deal.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...

Weight Gain Post-Pandemic 14.04.2021

This past year has been really hard for all of us, both physically and mentally. Remi and Alisha have a vulnerable conversation about their physical and mental journeys over the past year, the ups and the downs, and share ways we can all improve our overall health. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...

Patrick Starrr: Turning A Social Media Following Into A World Wide Business 07.04.2021

Beauty and YouTube legend Patrick Starr sits down with the girls! From how he got started in beauty, transitioning into making videos and working with celebrities, to building an empire around his brand. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy...

This Needs To End: My Experiences With Asian Hate 31.03.2021

In light of the recent hate crimes against Asian Americans, Remi opens up about her feelings on it all, and shares her experiences. From the oppressions her family faced immigrating to the United States, to the microaggressions she has felt first hand. The girls have an open discussion about it, and talk about what we can do to level the playing field for all racial groups. To learn more about lis...

Alisha’s First Dating Experience: Social Anxiety & Dating Apps 24.03.2021

After staying private about it for years, Alisha finally opens up about her dating life! Why she stayed out of it for so long, reasons for getting back into dating, and some of the struggles she encountered. The girls talk through how to get past social anxieties of dating, discuss tips for going on dates, and obviously share some hilarious stories. To learn more about listener data and our privac...

Women Are F*cking Powerful 17.03.2021

An ode to women everywhere this week! The girls dive into all of the headlines surrounding women in the news: Meghan Markle, the Britney Spears documentary, Burger King’s tweets, and the murder of a woman in the UK. How women are strong, resilient, and changes we need to make going forward! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

Bretman Rock - Making His Dreams A Reality 10.03.2021

The girls sit down with the one and only iconic Bretman Rock! Bretman talks about everything from growing up knowing he was going to be a star, why he is SUCH a Leo, what it’s like being an influencer in Hawaii, shares some hilarious stories behind the scenes of his MTV show, and so much more! Plus, Remi shares a wild story that involves a one-night stand and crystals??? To learn more about listen...

Why Is He Playing Me? Ft. LaurDIY & Jeremy Lewis 03.03.2021

It’s an epic podswap with Wild Til 9 featuring the legend herself LaurDIY and her boyfriend (and recovering f**kboy) Jeremy. The crew gets deep into Laur and Jeremy’s relationship, and we get the guy’s perspective on everything from how to approach f**kboys, why they do the things they do, being open about intentions, dating someone with a history, and so much more. To learn more about listener da...

Current Favorites: Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle 24.02.2021

The girls are going through their ultimate Love/Hate list! All of the items they’re vibing with like beauty products, clothing deals, food products, music, and home must-haves! Plus, keeping it real, all of the things we can do without, from life annoyances to time-consuming activities. And what’s the deal with David Dobrik’s puzzle?? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...

We Have Our Own Makeup Palette! 17.02.2021

The girls are super excited to share all the details about their color palette collaboration with Tarte! Everything that went into getting it done, and how thankful they are to have such amazing fans supporting them through it! Plus, Remi shares some WILD stories with some Amazon packages at her house, and they dive into #FreeBritney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...

Maddie & Kenzie Ziegler - Growing Up In the Spotlight, TikTok & Dating in LA 10.02.2021

Gen Z “it” sisters Maddie and Kenzie Ziegler swing by Pretty Basic! The girls dish on growing up in the spotlight through Dance Moms, finding their own way with music, dance, and acting, and all of the pressures that have come along with it.  Plus, plenty of fashion tips, and they spill the tea on their current boyfriends and how they’re managing to keep relationships private. To learn more about...

You Can’t Please Everyone: Friends, Relationships & Parents 03.02.2021

In honor of Remi’s 26th birthday, she and Alisha discuss the Top 25 things she’s learned in her first 25 years. From major life lessons, to things they wish they knew sooner, all of the hardships that have helped them grow as people, and everything in between. Check out our full shopping list plus great Valentine's Day gift ideas at https://macys.com/prettybasic ! To learn more about listener data...

Olivia O'Brien: Topping Music Charts, TikTok Stardom, & Dating Toxic Men 27.01.2021

Pop star and TikTok sensation Olivia O’Brien joins the girls! Dishing on everything from her rise to fame, recording over the past year, shooting the NOW music video, relationships and who some of her music has been written about, and could we see a full album coming soon?? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...

She’s Just Not That Into You 20.01.2021

Season 3! The girls get caught up after a hiatus from the podcast and a crazy December of Vlogmas. Alisha talks economics of her billboard, and did it also help her land a boy? Plus, Remi spent her break by getting... a dog vaccine?? And Alisha FINALLY gets on the TikTok train. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...

K, Bye 2020: What This Year Has Taught Us 23.12.2020

The final episode of Season 2! 2020 was a year that nobody could have predicted and was quite a whirlwind for all of us. The girls are reflecting on the things they’ve learned in 2020, how the year has changed us, and what we can look forward to in 2021. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Natalie Mariduena: From Personal Assistant To Million Dollar Deals 16.12.2020

The girls welcome the one and only Natalie Mariduena, getting to know the real person behind everything you see in David Dobrik's vlogs and the wildness around the Vlog Squad.. From growing up with David and eventually coming his first assistant, to how they've grown over these past few years, her new roles and business ventures, a public dating life, and the story behind one of the most epic birt...

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