Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz

Get excited because it's Niki DeMar’s first podcast ever!! Niki joins the PB girls on this week's podcast and discusses everything from the challenges and benefits of creative liberty and the art of living in the present moment, to her infamous join channel, “Niki and Gabi,” and the setbacks of navigating success at a young age. Don’t miss it!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...

Sound the alarms! Alisha is officially back on the dating apps. SO, of course the PB girls HAD to dedicate an episode to the infamous issues that arise when dealing with ghosting, replying and flirting virtually. The girls give their listeners advice on how to respond to certain messages, how they would respond to prompts, and their red flags and green flags on the apps. This episode is a hoot and...

The PB girls get super real this week. Alisha talks about how she just hasn't been feeling herself lately and this inspires a conversation about the dark reality of dedicating your life to being a content creator and simultaneously struggling with depression and mental wellbeing. It is so difficult to find meaning and purpose in a world where the scale of our problems feel small in comparison with...

This week the girls are doing a legendary podcast swap: Remi and Alisha are joining forces with Jaci and Chelsey from the What We Said Podcast. In this episode, they talk about many topics, including:  friendships and how they evolve with age, marriage and motherhood; establishing your own beliefs and re-navigating your faith; Mormon-Tok (artisan sodas, Vegas, um…SOAKING?) They also tackle self-ac...

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This week, Miss Remi Ashten is back! If you missed the PB girls last week, no need to worry. Remi and Alisha explain in this week's episode why they were MIA for the first time EVER. This episode is jam-packed with entertaining anecdotes, pop-culture deep-dives and so much more. Tune in for some fun stories about Anderson Paak, Bruno Mars, the multiverse and the braids in James Cameron's "Avatar."...

This week, Pretty Basic is releasing part II of the deep dive into the ins and outs of life as a creator. The girls cover everything from networking in a way that's self-aware and genuine to the importance of dropping your ego, finding the right manager and how to have a long, successful career in influencing versus short-term internet celebrity or fame. To learn more about listener data and our p...

Alisha spills the tea on how to land your dream job in the digital space with her producer/the host of the "Making Moves with TK" podcast, Taylor King. They're sharing their best tips and hottest takes on working as a Creative. From valuing employees and staying humble, to dishing inside info from the perspectives of an OG YouTuber and newer Creator, they are not holding back. PLUS, tune in next w...

Remi gets real about her mental health, and how comparing her struggles to others held her back from opening up. Plus, Alisha addresses comments criticizing her for interrupting Remi, the girls reminisce on iconic jingles from random commercials, and they fan girl over Rihanna's pregnancy style! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po...

The girls are back from the desert recapping all of the Coachella madness. From the online hate toward influencers, to fashion hot takes, Remi getting featured in Vogue's "Best Dressed", their awkward encounter meeting Carly Rae Jepson, and Alisha got her phone stolen! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...

Alisha spills the tea on throwing her first ever major birthday party! The girls recap their Kardashian launch party experience, give their take on the Nickelodeon/JoJo Siwa controversy, talk all about their prep for this year's Coachella, and dive into their animated movie sexual awakenings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...

Alisha tells Remi about the time she collaborated with Taylor Swift after almost getting banned from YouTube for using her music. Remi updates Alisha on the INTENSE recent Bachelor finale. Alisha reflects on turning 29 and living it up during the last year of her 20s. And the girls play a juicy round of F*ck Marry Kill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...

The girls are back as Remi tells Alisha all about her first-hand experience attending the Oscars. From seeing all of the top celebs on the red carpet, to the uncomfortable moments during the show, of course the Will Smith slap and how it REALLY went down, what it was like meeting Daniel Day Kim at the bar, and so much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...

This week the girls are joined by Ash & Taryne aka the hosts of Unsolicited Advice aka Alisha's roommates. They discuss Taryne moving out of the house, Remi riding a Zamboni during an NHL game, Ash & Alisha's drunk Vegas escapades, share childhood stories, and the teams play a fun game of 5th grade trivia against each other. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...

The girls chat with childhood fave Josh Peck and his "Male Models" podcast co-host Joe Vulpis. The group discusses Josh's new book, getting rejected by a celeb, dating apps, if farting is a dealbreaker, moms on Facebook, and 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://podcastchoice...

In this hilarious episode, the girls play a trivia game testing their knowledge of history, geography, science, and pop culture with questions like... Who invented the light bulb? How many grandchildren does Kris Jenner have? Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first two men to do what? What temperature does water boil? Which country has the largest population? What is Rihanna's real name? And...

The girls do a full recap of Remi's birthday party that involved leaving Remi behind because she thought her house was on fire. Plus, a PB Q&A from fans, including questions like if men can be friends with girls, how Alisha has improved her social anxiety, and if a friendship should end if you're both not growing at the same rate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Join the anonymous creator of the pop culture and entertainment news Instagram account @deuxmoi for a weekly podcast featuring an extensive analysis of the most popular and controversial posts from the account. On every episode “Deux”, along with insiders and expert guests, will take a look behind the post and share exclusive details that haven’t been revealed on Instagram. To learn more about lis...

Matt King joins Pretty Basic to chat about his transition from Vine, transactional friendships, Matt and Alisha's shared music video appearance, childhood memories, and cheering on Zane and Heath during all of their radical life changes. 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://podcas...

The girls are back for another episode celebrating Remi's birthday month. Remi surprises Alisha with a past child modeling gig, they chat about Remi's birthday surprise in a limo ft. Kanye West, Alisha shares her experiences on a solo self-care trip, and Remi outlines her hangry adventures in NYC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-...

The one and only Oli joins Alisha and Remi to chat about the inner workings of the influencer world. The trio discusses what is proper collab etiquette and what not to do when collaborating with another influencer, share stories about shady things people have done to them, and when to block vs. mute vs. unfollow. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...

The girls are back this week talking about what you should when a friend is dating someone toxic. Are friendship interventions effective at all? Alisha shares what she learned from meeting back up with her dating coach, and Remi confronts Alisha about "why" she wants to date. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou...

The girls are back for Season 4 of PB!!! Alisha gets real about finding purpose after a chaotic 2021, the girls chat about breaking away from societal timelines and standards, Remi takes over Alisha's date app and sets her up, and they discuss the importance of putting yourself first. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...

Remi and Oli go all in for the season finale! The two get into all things friendship. From how they met, to things that almost ruined their relationship and how they overcame it, how Oli really feels about Remi's boyfriend Cal, and what it's like for both Remi and Alisha to juggle the same best friend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...

Alisha and Remi are recapping and reflecting on their 2021. From launching their brands like Parallel and Cooking with Remi and dealing with the mental and emotional exhaustion that comes with it. What's it been like living life at the edge of a burnout, and how to get yourself in a better mental state. Plus, favorites from 2021 in beauty, entertainment, personal moments, and more! To learn more a...