The Brighter Side

Running for office. Is it something more Americans should do. Why not, if this past year has proven anything it's that anyone can do it. So The Brighter Side sat down with Ben Kissel and his campaign manager Travis Irvine to find out why this is all so important and why they are putting Ben forward running Brooklyn Borough President. BK 4 BK All The Way! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen t...

We're back in our Shitty Places Series. This time with Philadelphia, a city steeped in history, architecture, and just horrid filth and hate. Let's jam on some Philly with some animals from the dungeon of the east. Monroe Martin, Peggy O'Leary, and Trey Galyon. Cheesesteaks baby. Cheesesteaks. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Start a free tria...

It's our favorite rapid fire game that we'll play forever. It's The Brighter Side's version of Cards Against Humanity, except we are the creative ones, not the people who sell you their ideas. The world will be a better place as soon as we are all awful on our own. Joining us is Comedians Anthony DeVito, Travis Irvine, and Brighter Side Favorite Marie Anderson of The Reformed Whores! Subscribe to...

Florida is where Ed & Mary are from and gets a pretty bad wrap because of all the other people who live their end of the world lifestyle. Well shit sometimes you need to live like it's the end of the world. Plus it's the birthplace of Murderfist! Alligators, Drugs, and Jimmy Buffet will live forever. Joining us are Murderfist members John Moreno and Jared Warner. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts...

There goes the neighborhood!! And that neighborhood, and that neighborhood, and that neighborhood. Hey what happened to all the neighborhoods? Oh all the fish markets and pork stores are now Jamba Juices and Starbucks?? Today The Brighter Side is talking Gentrification with The Godfather of Comedy Jeffrey Joseph and our boy Mr. Pastrami. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of...

Fear. I don't care who the hell you are you go it. Whether its fear of not being successful or fear of spiders or fear of mother or fear of whatever the hell it is. The possibilities are endless. Joining the full Brighter Side crew is Mike Feeny, Madelyn Osten, and the CCR Queen Jackie Zebrowski. Let your fear be bullshit dude. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brigh...

In light of what's been going on in our country, we are revisiting our old Immigration episodes, for a highlight driven Brighter Side on Immigration. Expect a new updated episode on this topic very soon. Join Eddie, Seena & Amber with Niki Athanasiadou, Ragnar Egilsson, Maz Jobrani and Danny Bedrosian from P-Funk Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad...

Sam Ruddy, Ian Fidance and Jordan Temple join us to play our own, more awesome version of Cards Against humanity. 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 information about our collection and use of pers...

Public Schools might be the most necessary institutions in America. We all on The Brighter Side went and it practically saved our lives. Joining us is Marie Anderson from The Reformed Whores and former teacher Julia Johns. Ring ring goes the bell Baby 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 siri...

Sure this show is about being overly positive and how that can be good for your well being. That being said sometimes overly positive people can be super annoying. This week sitting down with The Brighter Side are the two most positive people we know, comedians Rob Cantrell and Greg Stone. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Start a free trial no...

On Today's Episode of The Brighter Side, Ed and Mary take a field trip down to the Lady Parts Justice HQ and talk to them about some of te work they do. Joining us is Anna Bean, Alex English, and the breathtakingly beautiful Julie Rosing. Check out the Lady Parts Justice Website at www.ladypartsjustice.com Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Star...

We're back with the greatest game to ever be on a podcast. This time joining The Brighter Side is Lean Bonnema, Marie Anderson, and Reid Faylor. Find the Brighter Side of your mind! 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...

Man most of us fall victim to it. Let's face it drinking makes you feel good, get more confident, throw up, and lose friends. Where is it good, when is it bad, find out with our guests Jackie Zebrowski, Ben Kissel, Andrew Short, Danny Tamberelli & Ian Fidance. 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...

Listen I know that we're all right all the time and everyone else is really stupid. So how do we say that without saying that? Find out that and more on the newest Brighter Side of Discourse. 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 com...

We’re back learning about our new Attorney General and Secretary of Treasury, and let me tell you what, they are a real treat. 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 information about our collection an...

We got together to find a new Brighter Side of all of our new leaders and we were only able to find time to talk about two of em. 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 information about our collection...

Everyone says they want to be bigger, but do they really know what comes with the territory? Joining Ed is fellow bigs Ben Kissel and Skulk the Hulking. The bigger they are, the more they hurt inside when you ridicule them. 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 . Host...

You thought we'd never get it didn't you.  How appropriate that the laziness episode comes out two months late? You all deserve a little couch time.  Get all Luke Cage and Golden Girls with it, and ignore some responsibilities and listen to some babble.  You love it. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or...

It's everyone's favorite game about positivity and horror.  This time we are doing it X-Mas themed.  Sitting in for Ms Amber Nelson is the Reformed Whores. 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 inform...

Holy cow this year has been insane. We lost too many people of influence. A couple of greats, a couple of stinkers, and a couple of “Oh Yeah! That guys!” Either way it’s been tough, let’s cheer up about it. Sitting in for Amber Nelson is Carmen Lagala. 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 sir...

I tell you what, it's an odd relief to have bad news that doesn't have Donald Trump's name in it for once. Capitalism is everywhere you turn, remember what's most important this time of year. Be good to each other. 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 Sim...

Escapism. The news sucks. We're sick of it. Sooooooo we talk about animals because animals are cool. Specifically Alligators, Crows, Bonobos and Dolphins. Free you mind of this horseshit and enjoy some animal talk, with The Brighter Side, a cynic's look at optimism. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or b...

Well that was a big ole kick in the tushy huh? Whether you're happy or sad it happened. Trump will be our president. Let's figure out how to live with it. We are The Brighter Side, a cynic's look at optimism. 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 Simplecas...

We've talked about Trump enough, now let's talk about the other one. She might be the first female president. She has been shit on her whole political career. Will she be the woman people hope she can be, or is this just another turd sandwich. Well hell. Let's talk about it. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podc...

No matter how you feel about someone who supports the other side, we have to remember that we are all Americans. And that no matter who wins we gotta figure out how to be on the same side. We hope anyway. 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, a...