Bri-ality Check

This week, I'm joined by podcast regular Angelo and our dear friend Susan. One of the biggest things Susan and I have in common is our mutual hatred of MLMs (multi-level marketing). Tune in to hear us break down some of the most popular MLMs and why you should avoid them (in case you didn't already know). We also discuss sketchy car salespeople, magicians, Bill Gates' newly single status, and more. Thanks for listening! 

TRIGGER WARNING: This week's episode will include discussion of mental health/mental illness.

In what may be the most open and honest Bri-ality Check episode yet, I am joined by my friends Laura and Gabriella for an in-depth conversation about mental health and friendship. We share our personal experiences with depression, anxiety, and OCD, how they've affected our relationships over the years, and how to be a good friend when someone you love is going through a hard time. This episode has a lot of heart and I hope you guys enjoy

Happy Monday, ya'll. This week I'm joined by NEPA's sweethearts Jess Ashton and Katie Fritz. We talk about how the three of us met, Jess and Katie's upcoming friendaversary party (an event more exclusive than the Met Gala), our high school trauma, and our mutual love of reality TV (@Bravo, hire us as the next Vanderpump Rules cast members). Jess and Katie also talk about the time they stayed at a nightmarish hotel straight out of a Netflix documentary and their funniest Uber ride memory. 

This week, I'm joined by Laura (my OG BFF and Bri-ality Check's first guest) and her boyfriend Zach (podcast newbie). We talk about what it takes to make a relationship work, some of our biggest relationship red flags to look out for, and what we've learned from our partners over the years. 

Angelo returns yet again, and this week we're diving into even MORE absurd Lifetime movies (if you don't know what I'm talking about, go back and listen to "Number 1 Trader Joe's Stan"). Later, we check in with Tori Spelling AKA the star of one of the most polarizing reality shows of our time: True Tori. We wrap things up by reading Angelo's birth chart (didn't expect there to be so much Pisces in there) and discussing our favorite signs (Leos and Cancers have my heart)

This week, I'm joined by none other than two of my favorite people of all time- Bailey Hamilton and Evan Barber. We talk about that one summer when we all worked 9-5 office jobs, Bailey's beef with Gatorade, MY beef with feet, the concept of "Pay-It-Forward" chains, our collective love for Nicki Minaj, why Ronnie was the most toxic Jersey Shore cast member, and much more douchebaggery. Thanks for tuning in! XOXO

Angelo is back by popular demand, and we're feeling sillier than ever this week. We kick things off by reading a few more Craigslist Missed Connections before diving into some real juice: the "Stalked by My Doctor" Lifetime movie franchise. We also talk about being starstruck by commercial airline pilots, my undying love for Trader Joe's, diabolical high school lunch menus (shoutout to the chicken patty tho), Sobe Lifewater, and a lot more clownery. Tune in for some laughs and, as always, thanks for listening!

This week's episode is a shorty, but time flies when you're talking to Erin Dugan Jurchak! Erin, a former sports reporter and emcee for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (and one of the coolest moms ever) made her debut on TikTok last spring and has amassed a huge following of over 900k and counting. From hair and makeup tutorials to handy tricks for fixing a self-tanning mistake, Erin has become a trusted TikTok creator (she was even featured on The Drew Barrymore Show- it really doesn't get any cooler than that). Tune in to hear us talk about turning your passion into a business and Erin's best advice for anyone thinking about starting a TikTok! Enjoy :)

FOMO, or the Fear of Missing Out, is something most of us have felt at some point in our lives. In this week's episode, I let you guys in on my personal experience with FOMO and how social media can contribute to feelings of loneliness and inadequacy. Later, I talk about the recent epiphany I had and how I'm trying to deal with FOMO going forward. I hope you guys enjoy! 

This week I'm talking to Hannah and Audrey Leach from Sleepover Cinema! Hannah and Audrey are a sister filmmaking duo with a shared appreciation for the late 90s and early 2000s movies that shaped a generation (was the Bratz movie a fever dream?). Tune in for a deep dive into some of our most beloved films and whether or not they'd hold up today. We also discuss iconic 2000s trends (wtf were gaucho pants?), Hannah's undying love for Jack Black, and why Audrey stans Corbin Bleu. Sleepover Cinema is available everywhere podcasts are found! 

This week, I'm joined by actor/YouTuber/content creator Emma Lev for an intimate chat about body image and dismantling the unhealthy ways we often think about the bodies we exist in. We also touch on how Emma got her start in acting and some fun projects she has in the works (hint: one of them involves TikTok, which we both happen to be addicted to). Be sure to subscribe to Emma on YouTube and follow her on Instagram @emmafranceslev -you won't regret it!

It's that time of year, brothers. Valentine's Day is almost here, and I figured we could celebrate together by reading some of your craziest/funniest/most horrifying dating stories here on the pod. From a pudding-fueled sexcapade gone wrong to catching your girl getting tag-teamed in a fast food parking lot, these listener stories are too juicy to miss. Happy early Valentine's Day, luv u 4Ever

We're getting goofy this week with my longtime friend and Bri-ality Check producer Angelo. Tune in to hear about why we hate Planet Fitness (PLEASE let me cancel my f***ing membership) before diving into the seedy underbelly of Craigslist Missed Connections aka my favorite corner of the internet. Later, we talk about Angelo's love of the McRib before wrapping things up by questioning the legitimacy of Vitamin Water. Enjoy! xD

Things get juicy this week when I catch up with my close friend and Aquarius queen, Katie. Tune in to hear us share some of our funniest (and slightly traumatic) dating and breakup stories, reminisce about our short-lived clubbing days, and play an exciting game of F*** Marry Kill featuring the ultimate rock formation: The Rock, Kid Rock, and Chris Rock. You don't wanna miss this one, trust me. 

In this week's episode, I give you the rundown on how I've been keeping busy lately aka taking several bubble baths a day. First, I dive into the nostalgic magic of rewatching Gossip Girl for the 200th time (Blair is the best character, don't @ me) before sharing what I've been whipping up in the kitchen these days (if you're a breakfast person you're gonna wanna hear this), and how I've been practicing self-care during this gross ass month. Thanks for tuning in! XOXO Bri

In this week's episode, I'm joined by one of my oldest friends, Laura. Tune in to hear us talk about how we met (hint: it involves leg warmers), the highs and lows of our friendship over the years, and how to maintain honest and authentic relationships across the board.

Welcome to Bri-ality Check! In this inaugural episode, I give you a rundown of who I am before diving into the absolute insanity that was 2020. I share my biggest struggles in quarantine thus far, touch on my lifelong battle with body image, and talk about failing to feel productive amidst a global health crisis. You won't want to miss this intimate solo episode!