Another Pretty Basic Wednesday is here — and this week we cover everything from glam essentials (nails, spray tans, and even The Secret Life of Mormon Wives) to sharing some of our favorite memories from our Atlanta trip —plus a few wild stories we forgot to share from Miami. We dive (almost literally) into our aquarium adventure, Remi’s shockingly unexpected favorite animal, yes, getting kicked out of a restaurant. Plus, Remi spills on her airplane food poisoning saga and we discuss the world of YouTube—kids’ content, family vloggers, and the rise (and fall?) of couples channels. And of course… the question everyone wants to know: will we ever see a Cal & Remi channel?Google Shopping: Find your perfect apparel and beauty looks and shop back-to-school essentials by visiting https://g.co/shopping/prettybasicTinder: Try the all new Tinder Double Date — because everything’s better with friends. Download Tinder today.Function: Visit www.functionhealth.com/BASIC or use gift code BASIC at sign-up to own your health. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership.OSEA: Get healthy, glowing skin for summer with clean, vegan skin and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code PRETTYBASIC at OSEAMalibu.com You’ll get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $50.Audible: Listen to the new Pride and Prejudice at audible.com/janeausten.Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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When He’s Emotionally Unavailable & The Pressure of Timelines
This episode is brought to you by Google Shopping. For all your back to school essentials visit g.co/shopping/backtoschoolAnother bonus episode coming at cha (because you guys keep asking for more PB 💕). This week we’re tackling all the juicy, messy, and real questions you sent in. From situationships who body shame but keep you hooked, to PCOS and the struggle of balancing hormones, stress and infertility —we’re covering it all. We get into dating older men (and big age gaps 👀), emotionally unavailable guys with mixed signals, divorced single moms, and whether that summer fling is worth your time.Plus: advice for someone who’s never had a boyfriend and navigating body insecurities when you feel like you’re just being used. We’ll also talk about the pressure of timelines, staying open to what’s coming into your life, and even give some bride-to-be advice for a listener planning her August 2026 wedding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Does Size Really Matter?
This week on Pretty Basic we’re getting real about sex with special guests Dr. Cory Pedersen (founder of Orgasm Lab) and Amanda Champion (lead researcher). From the psychology behind dick pics (including the recent one Alisha got 👀), to the orgasm gap, to the myths and taboos we all grew up with—nothing is off-limits. We talk about why men send them in the first place, how sexting plays into relationships, and what it really means for intimacy. The conversation also dives into the under-education of anatomy, where female nerve endings actually are, the truth about “size,” and how penis-centric masculinity ties into sexism and narcissism. And yes, we’re covering it all—from frequency of sex, to toys in the bedroom, to nipple-gasms and the many different ways women can orgasm.Discover the study for yourself: https://www.mnscpd.com/FacePicsInsteadGet 20% off Manscaped products with this link: https://www.manscaped.com/prettybasicpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Alisha Confronts Her Fear Of Dating
This week’s Pretty Basic is giving exclusive tea and a little bit of therapy. 👀 Alisha may or may not have been the whistleblower on Taylor Swift’s engagement (oops). She’s also in the middle of a real-life love triangle (yes, really), questioning long-distance relationships, and wondering if she’s… a f**boy? We’re exposing her avoidant attachment style, the signs from God she may or may not have received, and why not knowing hurts more than heartbreak itself.Meanwhile, Remi spills on her big Nickelodeon animated debut (!!), and the girls recap their wild weekend in Miami—think drag brunch, yacht days, and plenty of chaos. Oh, and BTW… a major rebrand is happening. Say goodbye to “Alisha Marie” and hello to just “Alisha.” (Sooo sophisticated.)Preorder Let’s Get Cooking by Remi Cruz Parsons: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lets-Get-Cooking/Remi-Cruz-Parsons/9781668066836Sponsors: Find your perfect apparel and beauty looks and shop back-to-school essentials by visiting https://g.co/shopping/prettybasicBlissy: Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use PRETTYBASIC to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/PRETTYBASICHappy Thursday: To find out more and find a Happy Thursday near you visit drinkhappythursday.com/PRETTYBASIC. Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.comFunction: Learn more and join using our link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BASIC or use code BASIC100 at sign-up to own your healthProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Remi Gets Real About Pregnancy Timeline, PCOS + More!
This week on Pretty Basic, it’s just you and Remi — and she’s answering it all. From updates on her PCOS journey and pregnancy timeline with Cal, to how marriage has shifted her life and even the secrets she’s been keeping, nothing’s off the table.She opens up about self-esteem before and after her weight loss, whether she’d ever quit her vlog channel, and what’s next in her brand refresh. Plus: wedding regrets (and her perfume pick), short-term goals, decompressing rituals, her hair extension adventures, and yes… her thoughts on ZALISHA.If you’ve ever wondered about the future of Cooking with Remi, whether she’d vlog her kids, or if a book tour might be in the cards, this is the episode you’ll want to sit down with a snack and get comfy for.Preorder Remi’s Cookbook, Let’s Get Cooking, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lets-Get-Cooking/Remi-Cruz-Parsons/9781668066836Sponsors: Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.comSimply Pop: Come vibe with us in a city near you! Find out how to secure your FREE ticket to Spill the Pop podcast tour at cokeurl.com/simplyPOPtour. Find out where you can try Simply Pop for yourself at cokeurl.com/SimplyPop. Rakuten: Download the free Rakuten App or go to Rakuten.com to start saving todayCook Unity: Go to https://www.cookunity.com/prettybasicfree for free premium meals for life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the showRitual: Start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. That’s ritual.com/PRETTYBASIC for 25% offGoogle Shopping: Find your perfect shades and shop back-to-school essentials by visiting g.co/shopping/prettybasicProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
About Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz
Welcome to Pretty Basic, a weekly podcast hosted by multi-hyphenate creators and best friends, Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz. From TMI conversations about dating to big sister chats on how to feel more confident to the dark reality of influencing; each week you'll be left wanting more "content, baby, content." New episodes every Wednesday!
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