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The Brighter Side

The Brighter Side

The Last Podcast Network 584 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The Brighter Side is a weekly podcast that offers a cynical yet optimistic take on life's challenges. Hosted by Ed Larson, Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts, and Julie Rosing, the show aims to find humor and positivity in everyday struggles. It avoids toxic positivity, instead embracing a 'laugh or spiral' approach to coping with difficulties. The podcast is produced by The Last Podcast Network and features a theme song by The Cowmen.

Episodes

Best Of: The Gang Reacts To Old Episodes
Best Of: The Gang Reacts To Old Episodes Oct 12, 2026 01:01:14 The Brighter Side gang did the unthinkable: listened to younger versions of themselves wax poetic about everything from eating puke to the possibility of getting married. To celebrate officially passing the 600-episode mark, Ed, Amber, Julie, and Ashley dug into the archives for a Best Of, revisiting bear cunnilingus, the early days of the pandemic, and a few gems that made them think, “Wow, we re
Scary Stories from Childhood
Scary Stories from Childhood Oct 5, 2026 00:55:30 It's officially spooky season, so pull out your scaredy pants and let's rock. A car drives by with no headlights on, Bloody Mary pops up in the mirror, KILLER CLOWNS, and the scariest one of all: spontaneous human combustion. Julie and Amber go toe for toe sharing the things they were most scared of as children. Do these things still scare you? No? Prove it! Try to summon Bloody Mary without getti
600th Episode!
600th Episode! Sep 28, 2026 01:10:03 The Brighter Side has officially hit 600 episodes. Have we made you a more positive person? Is the world a better place? Who cares, we just wanna make people happy. Here's to 600 more!!!The Brighter Side is a cynic’s look at optimism. We try and find the positive in this horror show we call Earth. Stay outta that church, and spark up a joint, because everything is going to be alright. We're in thi
Brighter Side Stories 56 w/Joyelle Johnson
Brighter Side Stories 56 w/Joyelle Johnson Sep 21, 2026 01:01:10 The undeniably lovely Joyelle Johnson joins Amber and Ed to reminisce about the old days in NYC Comedy scene and share love for their friend Bird Luger AKA Kevin Barnett.The Brighter Side is a cynic’s look at optimism. We try and find the positive in this horror show we call Earth. Stay outta that church, and spark up a joint, because everything is going to be alright. We're in this together.Hoste
Heroes: Do They Still Exist?
Heroes: Do They Still Exist? Sep 14, 2026 00:59:53 Quick! Name your heroes. Got one? Don't got one? What does that say about you? How has society changed the way we look at heroes? Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing discuss their personal heroes and what being a hero means to them. Hey, maybe you're a hero to someone and you don't even know it. You know what? You're OUR hero. The Brighter Side is a cynic’s look at optimism.
Hoop-A-Goo-Goo Vacation
Hoop-A-Goo-Goo Vacation Sep 7, 2026 01:00:43 It’s a SUMMERTIME HOOP-A-GOO-GOO! It’s vacay time BABY, what’s the worst that could happen? Oh, I don’t know, you find a snake in your rental? WOW your own personal nature documentary! A rip tide takes your drunk uncle? No more awkward stories around the dinner table! If something harshes your summer vibe, find the positive. The Brighter Side finds the positive light in this horror show we call Ea
Listener Mail & The Hamline
Listener Mail & The Hamline Aug 31, 2026 00:59:29 The Brighter Side is a cynic’s look at optimism. We try and find the positive in this horror show we call Earlth. Stay outta that church, and spark up a joint, because everything is going to be alright. We're in this together. Hosted by Ed Larson, Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts, and Julie Rosing. Theme song by the Cowmen. Logo by Dave Koehler. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new
Vietnam w/Henry Zebrowski
Vietnam w/Henry Zebrowski Aug 24, 2026 00:58:14 If Ed and Henry have to talk about Vietnam on LPOTL for weeks then we ALL have to talk about Vietnam, right? That's how it works, right? I mean, who wouldn't wanna hear Amber's thoughts on the history of Vietnam? This episode Amber Nelson and Ed Larson are joined by Henry Zebrowski to search for the hidden brighter side of this horrible stain on our history.  The Brighter Side is a cynic’s look at
Medieval Times and Dixie Stampede
Medieval Times and Dixie Stampede Aug 17, 2026 00:59:45 Slap me with a turkey leg and call me a wench! We finally circled back to that Medieval Times convo. Who cares about historical accuracy when there's dragons blood on the menu. Staying with the dinner theater theme, Ashley teaches us about the once named Dixie Stampede: a place where historical truth is not an option but something that is haphazardously assigned as you walk in the door. Let's find
When Do We Stop Feeling Awkward?
When Do We Stop Feeling Awkward? Aug 10, 2026 01:02:10 I'm awkward, how do I stop feeling awkward? Does the feeling of awkwardness go away as you age? What is the difference between awkwardness and embarrassment? Are there specific awkward moments in history? Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts, and Julie Rosing tackle these questions, as well as, share some of their awkward moments. But, again, are they awkward or are they EMBARRASSING? or MORTIFYING
Someone's got a Case of the Mondays
Someone's got a Case of the Mondays Aug 3, 2026 01:00:15 Got a case of the Mondays? Monday morning blues got ya down? There's a solution for that: The Brighter Side Podcast just moved to MONDAYS! Make listening to The Brighter Side your Monday Morning Meditation. Amber, Ashley and Eddie tackle Mondays in our first Monday episode. Does Monday have an origin story? Have you ever suffered from a case of the mondays? or what about the Sunday Scaries? Obviou
Nostalgia Explained: History, Dangers, and What Makes Us Nostalgic
Nostalgia Explained: History, Dangers, and What Makes Us Nostalgic Jul 31, 2026 01:14:37 Nostalgia! Why does it make us sad? Is nostalgia dangerous? Julie takes the girls through the history of the actual word nostalgia and how drastically it's meaning has changed since 1688. Ashley and Amber weigh in on what nostalgia means to them. They all share a time for which they are nostalgic. They discuss how nostalgia is used against us plebs by brands and politicians. Nostalgia can be dange

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