The Brighter Side

This week The Brighter Side takes an inside look at the news, and all the good that comes out of all the bullshit we read in the paper. This week we take a look at the jail break in upstate NY, a woman pretending to be black, and the Catholic Church dealing with one of their own. Smile y'all! Sometimes it's the only thing you can do. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The...

Hoopamagoogen 3: Is a state of mind. It's a place of being. A place where you can think for yourself and have any opinion you wish. There is no judgment, well at least till we run out of beer. Playing Hoopalagooga with us today is Jason Saenz. 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...

Today we're talking about Trolls. No not the big nosed Norwegians that live under bridges and steal babies. We're talking about the people who feel the need to spread hateful opinions on message boards and try and ruin people's days, just so they forget about the fact that they may never be able to make friends of their own. Put a window in that basement, open a door for somebody, and be nice you...

Glitz, Glamour, and crazy bitches. Star of the world's most coveted stage Tamika Lawrence is here with us talking about what it takes to pay your Rent while trying to be in Rent. It's Broadway 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 siriusxm.com/podcastsplus . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

The N-Word, we all know it, we all heard it, and most of us love it. How can something hold so much controversy, yet make others cooler when they say it? One thing we do know, call them N.W.A. Show some respect for comedians Rae Sanni & Jeffrey Joseph. They are giving us a lesson. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Start a free trial now on...

Are they watching? Are they reading? Are they listening? Of course they are. Why wouldn't they? Wouldn't you? Go check out the Deep Web. It's gross, vile and invented by the government. Joining The Brighter Side is lawyer and nerd Dominic Mauro. 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.c...

We've been hearing the same story over and over again. And the worst part is there is no game plan to change it. So I guess we have to keep talking about it just so everyone else keeps talking about it. It appears to us that the only fight The Brighter Side can do is open up a dialogue. Baltimore really needs a hug right now. Joining us is Jordan Temple, Mike Paule, and Mr. Pastrami. Subscribe to...

Ed's mom comes in and tells everyone's fortune and frightens Amber. Also sitting in is Mateo Lane. 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 personal data for a...

Tim Dillon is a gay republican who enjoys fine dining, and is also drives a double decker bus in NYC so you know he's got way too many opinions. 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...

The life of a comedian can be hard. Sometimes you go days without food because you gotta drink, and you don't got money for both. Sometimes you gotta quit being a lawyer, just so years later someone can pull a knife out at an open mic above a bodega in an abandoned room. Sometimes you gotta embrace the struggle. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free...

Swimming pools, movie stars, and Ed Larson. 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 personal data for advertising.

Let's face facts people. Latinos are taking over. There is nothing we can do but sit here and worship our new leaders. We for one would like to go on record by saying El Brighter Side mucho gusto Latinos. Or something like that. 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 ....

People come to this country looking for a better life for their children. Does it work? If you're from Iran, Jupiter would be better. Jupiter, FL that is. 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 informa...

Nothin says "freedom" like carving your face up to look like your favorite celebrity...The Brighter Side is joined by Seena's older brother Amir to discuss plastic surgery. 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...

Listen to us play our own cooler version of cards against humanity called HooCooGugu? HooPooBooboo? Who gives a fuck, it's funny as hell. 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 co...

Give us your tired, weak, and hungry, and we'll do everything we can to give em right back. Do no pass GO unless you go way past GO all the way to Asia. This week the Brighter Side is joined by Ed's cousin Melinda Ballengee and Immigration lawyer Rosa Barreca. 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 visi...

No more teachers, no more books...Because we're in our 30's. Amber, Seena, Ed, & Sam try and relate to 15 year old Justin Atkinson. 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 coll...

I know that sometimes when you see a pretty gal walking down the street you just want to scream at the top of your lungs, "Smile! You big breasted, baby, let me buy you a soda. And then after soda we bump butts." Sure it's satisfying, but it also scares the shit out of women and makes them not want to leave the house. Is that what you want? All of outdoors without beautiful ladies. Of co...

Sometimes figuring out who you really are can be a tough, daunting decision. Even if you do live in New York City, where being gay is more normal than being white. So we break down what it's like telling your family that you love what you got. Joining The Brighter Side is Mateo Lane and Allison Levering-Wong Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. St...

Peter Dinklage, Spud Webb, Napoleon. Being short is only 2/3's bad. You get all kinds of benefits, you can befriend a mouse, have a cookie as a meal, or suck on genitals quicker than others. See Short People do have a reason to live. So eat shit Randy Newman. With Andrew Short & Frank Zemel Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Start a free tri...

Hey man, is it just me or are these ISIS guys a real pain in the ass? Then these Korean dudes won't let us fuck with them either? What a bunch of sensitive crybabies. Let's talk about it on the Brighter Side with big fat Ben Kissel and Saman Arbabi! 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 sirius...

Dada? Dada? You there? Where di you go? Were you a bad man? Oh you can't even answer me because you're not here? Last week a mean man came to the house and said we owe him the money you owed him? Why Papa? Why'd you go to the big fence? I hope I never see you again. This week The Brighter Side is talking dads in jail with John Moreno of Murderfist and Jake Hart. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to...

Here comes the last Brighter Side of the year, and you know what it's about? Nothing. You know why? Fuck it. Listen to us play our own cooler version of cards against humanity called HoopaBooBoo? I think thats what its called. Who gives a shit. Happy New Year Fuckers! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or...

Sometimes inspiration comes from the oddest places. Cave Comedy Radio Ambassador Lupe Rodriguez reached out about doing an episode that dived into his battles with depression. He committed himself so many times, he lost count. Why? Because he's committed to looking on the Brighter Side. It's also been a rough road for several other CCR fans, so we took the time to learn about our audience and do w...

This is the Protest episode where we not only vent our anger about the police killings of unarmed Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Tamir Rice, but we talk to some people who have been on the front lines. Jordan Temple tells us what makes for a good stand-up set in a holding cell, and Brighter Side regular Luisa Diez helps us understand the racial and systemic issues of police use of force. Subscrib...