The Brighter Side
The Brighter Side finds the positive light in this horror show we call Earth, a cynic's look at optimism. So put down the gun, stay outta that church, and spark up a joint, because everything is going to be alright. We promise. For real. Just chill. Hosted by Ed Larson and Amber Nelson. Theme song by the Cowmen, logo by Dave Koehler. 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.
Episodes
In the face of darkness in our country Amber and Ed take this week to talk about all the things they like about the good ole US of A. Hey the show is called The Brighter Side, we're technically doing our jobs! Have a happy and safe July 4th everyone!
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You know sometimes you just gotta talk about what makes you happy. The little pleasures in life that keep you going, nothing that is gonna change your life but the things that put a smile on your face for 15 minutes. So listen to see what makes Amber and Ed's days a little Brighter.
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Amber and Ed share their No Kings days and and find out what indeed f€*ks and what does not. Be good to yourselves!
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This week Amber and Ed react to the President deploying troops and escalating protests in Los Angeles. Then they give some tips on how to help, stay safe, and take care of yourself in times like these.
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Amber and Ed reflect on their time at Contact In the Desert and answer some listener emails. Email us whenever you have the urge at thebrightersidelpn@gmail.com
We got Brighter Sides all day for you babies!
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Today Amber and Ed invite their friend and Roundtable Hall of Famer, Micah Sherman by to talk about his sober journey and his current work at a sober living facility. Sherminators Sherm!
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Amber and Ed wanted to learn more about some towns they've never been to. So Amber found a random city generator and they learn about Aurora, CO - Pontiac, MI - Salina, KS & Monroe, LA
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This week Amber gives pointers on how to solo travel to San Francisco on the cheap and Ed talk about his Florida tour and his unabashed love for Key West.
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Travis Irvine from The Foreign Report stops by The Brighter Side studio to talk about what is great about Ohio and why we all need to Hang On Sloopy occasionally.
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This week Amber and Ed talk about what in fact f*#ks and what does not. You love it.
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This week on The Brighter Side, Ed and Amber sit down with the amazing Leah Bonnema to talk about manners and social etiquette. Leah is one of the hosts of the wonderful podcast "Were You Raised By Wolves?"
So don't be rude and give it a listen!
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LPN's own Kara Klenk stops by Studio 2 to join The Brighter Side to get grilled on scenarios from Amber and Ed while they discuss and try to figure out, Who Is The Bitch. Be good to yourselves, and try not to be the bitch, unless you have to, then go hard.
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Amber and Ed reflect on their trips to American South and magically uniting in Panama City Beach to do some shows together. They visited 5 states and multiple cities, was it delightful or troubling, hear how it went on this week's The Brighter Side.
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This week on The Brighter Side, Amber and Ed talk about the importance of making sure you're healthy especially the ole ticker. We sit down with Kristen Pietras who is currently raising money for The American Heart Association's WOMEN OF IMPACT campaign. The fundraiser ends on 4/6/25 so please donate what you can today.
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This week Amber and Ed discuss some good news stories, offer each other some emotional support, and read some listener mail. Be good to yourselves.
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Did you know that the Triceratops was the only dinosaur to own a gun? Raptors weren't covered in scales or feathers but actually had skin made of milk? And that the Jurassic Park actually started as a rockumentary? This and more false facts with Holden McNeely from Nerd of Mouth on The Brighter Side this week.
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Amber and Ed talk current events and take Brighter Side Stories to all stories. Enjoy with a friend or totally alone. We don't care what you do with your time.
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MJ sits down with Amber and Ed to talk pop culture, and celebrate the revamping of the wonderful Page 7 podcast available only on The Last Podcast Network.
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Today on The Brighter Side, Amber and Ed have Jake Young from Nerd of Mouth (formerly Wizard and the Bruiser) to get grilled by us on all questions we have about Nerd Culture, and he was able to reach us A LOT!
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Today Amber and Ed sit down with their great friend Julia Johns to talk about her going through the trials of breast cancer and what her life is like almost three years after getting diagnosed and developing her one woman show, A Tale of Two Titties which is touring now.
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