Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz
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Welcome to Pretty Basic, a weekly podcast hosted by digital creators and best friends, Alisha Marie and Remi Parsons. 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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- These Reddit Confessions Are WILD · 1 h 4 min · Episode 391We are yapping, the pronunciation debates are getting OUT OF HAND, and Reddit is giving us all the drama we could ever need! This week, we're putting on our therapist hats and…
- Alisha’s Motherhood Journey & Why Remi Loves Her 30s · 1 h 1 min · Episode 390Alisha’s officially a DOG MOM OF TWO, and are we all about to ditch our iPhones?! 😭 This week, we’re getting the full rundown on Alisha’s dog origin stories and catching up on…
- Zane’s Sister Answers the Questions We’ve ALWAYS Had · 1 h 11 min · Episode 389The girls are yapping, the sibling tea is HOT, and Zane isn’t here to defend himself. We’re joined by Zane’s sister, Hidaya, for a girls’ night full of sibling stories, growing…
- Our Honest Thoughts on The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 · 1 h 19 min · Episode 388ATTN: there is pop girl drama and we’re talking about it! On this episode of Pretty Basic, we're unpacking the Miley Cyrus discourse and spilling ALL our thoughts on the…
- Alisha’s Family Had A Hard Goodbye · 1 h 16 min · Episode 387We're jet-lagged and back at our homes yapping! On this week's episode, we're talking Alisha’s never-ending package saga (at this point, even SHE doesn’t know what to do ), life…
- Tokyo Travel Stories We Couldn't Put in the Vlogs · 1 h 12 min · Episode 386Tokyo diaries continue… ✈️🍣💖 This week, we’re coming to you straight from Japan with a week’s worth of stories: knife shopping, making taiyaki, surviving the most overstimulating…
- We Finally Made It to Bretman’s Hawaii Home · 1 h 17 min · Episode 385Hawaii, Japan, best friends, and absolutely ZERO Adderall… 😂 This week on Pretty Basic, we’re coming to you from Japan and catching you up on our Hawaii adventure — from finally…
- Pretty Basic takes Disney World!!! · 45 min · Episode 384Disney lovers, assemble. ✨ We’re coming to you straight from Disney Springs for a VERY magical BONUS episode of Pretty Basic! We’re recapping our Disney World adventure, from all…
- ADHD & Relationships · 1 h 31 min · Episode 383We leave for a trip in 15 HOURS… and somehow we’re sitting here recording a podcast. 😂 This week on Pretty Basic, we’re getting into travel chaos, Disney World, Remi’s…
- Alisha’s Hot Neighbor & Being Taken Advantage Of · 1 h 16 min · Episode 382A brand deal of a LIFETIME, a hot neighbor, and a whole lot of “wait… WHAT?!” ✨ This week on Pretty Basic, we’re getting into the wild world behind the scenes of podcasting, the…
- The Truth About Parasocial Relationships No One Says Out Loud · 1 h 18 min · Episode 381No matter what anyone says, we’re entering FALL, simply because September has an apple next to it. 🍎 AND Romy and Losh are back… and they won’t ever be stopped. However, we’re…
- Airing Out Our Friendship Breakups Online · 1 h 10 min · Episode 380Friendship breakups, cheating scandals, and a LOT of “girl… WHAT?” 😳This week on Pretty Basic, we’re unpacking all the Megan Plays drama, a pet story none of us saw coming, and…
- Alisha Was Just Diagnosed with PMDD...Here's What Happened · 1 h 17 min · Episode 379We’re in our take care of ourselves season… allegedly. This week on Pretty Basic, we’re talking all things health, hormones, and what it actually looks like to prioritize…
- Addressing The Weirdos On The Internet · 1 h 6 min · Episode 378This week on Pretty Basic, we’re talking about Remi's career change, how she broke someone’s Tesla, and peak quintessential girlhood— because apparently all it takes is friends…
- Alisha’s Chicago Bender + Dishonest Beauty Brands · 1 h 16 min · Episode 377We’re back at home, baby! This week on Pretty Basic, we’re getting back to the roots of the pod and catching up on everything we missed while living our separate lives. Alisha…
- An Honest Heart To Heart About The Future of Pretty Basic · 1 h 10 min · Episode 376This week, we're getting very real. We open up about why Pretty Basic has felt different lately, the honest conversations we've been having behind the scenes, and why we almost…
- Alisha Has to Move! · 1 h 7 min · Episode 375This week, we're getting real about the workout slump, wellness, and Alisha's crazy house situation that sent her into a full-blown spiral. From trusting your gut and who your…
- Bretman Rock Spills ALL the Tea You Didn’t Know You Needed · 1 h 29 min · Episode 374Bretman Rock is officially back in the Pretty Basic studio, and somehow every time he visits, there's a brand new life update. 💅This week, Bretman talks the breakup that changed…
- Alisha’s Dating Era Has Officially Begun · 1 h 29 min · Episode 373Alisha has entered her dating era (!!!) and is sharing all the details from her first date... yes, actually! We recap Oli's birthday (and no, he's not turning 21... but let's all…
- Unfiltered Wedding Nightmare Debrief · 60 min · Episode 372This week, it's finally time for the full wedding debrief! 💍 Alisha survived being Maid of Honor... barely. 😅 We spill all the behind-the-scenes chaos from Ashley's wedding, from…
- Off Campus + Alisha’s Secret Family · 51 min · Episode 371This week on Pretty Basic, it's one of those episodes where we somehow cover everything and absolutely nothing at the same time. 💖 Alisha's been hosting her family from Japan and…
- Remi & Cal’s Biggest Fights, Regrets & Marriage Lessons · 1 h 12 min · Episode 370Remi's husband Cal is back on Pretty Basic, and a lot has happened since his last appearance. 💍🏡✨The newlyweds are celebrating almost one year of marriage, officially unpacking…
- Alisha Pissed Off The Swifties · 58 min · Episode 369This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha Marie breaks down her truly unhinged night out in Hollywood—and the real reason the swifties are mad at her. ✨ We also get into dressing for…
- The Most Awkward Bridal Party Situations Ever · 1 h 13 min · Episode 368This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha is officially in full Maid of Honor mode as Ashley’s wedding countdown gets very real. 💍 From dress fittings and bachelorette planning to…
- The Most Offensive Friendship Hot Takes Yet · 1 h 5 min · Episode 367This week on Pretty Basic, we’re catching up on everything from identity crises over shoe sizes and clothing labels to our latest obsession: book-to-screen adaptations. From…
- The Dark Side of The Internet: Stalkers, Robbers, & Parasocial Fans · 1 h 5 min · Episode 366This week on Pretty Basic, we spiral from favorite seasons and serotonin levels to the very real fears of living life online. 🌷☀️🍂 And yes, we’re breaking down the internet…
- We’re in Our 30s… and Scared to Have Kids · 1 h 5 min · Episode 365This week on Pretty Basic, we’re recapping the ultimate girls’ day turned chaotic Hollywood weekend — from celebrity-filled million-dollar house parties in the Hills to candy…
- Being the Only Single Friend… Alisha Solo · 45 min · Episode 364This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha is back with a solo episode full of life updates, dating app stories, ADHD spirals, and late-night thoughts about literally everything. She…
- Remi’s Vegas Surprise for Cal Almost Fell Apart… (There Was Drama) · 1 h 29 min · Episode 363This week on Pretty Basic, we’re back with a full recap of the ultimate surprise Vegas trip for Cal’s 30th birthday—and let’s just say… the stories are INSANE.We’re sharing all…
- Remi's Childhood BFF Spills All… Love, Pregnancy & Manifestation · 1 h 12 min · Episode 362This week on Pretty Basic, Remi’s bestie Kaylee Kunka is here for a full catch-up and spills all the high school lore, mysterious injuries, and bestie throwback stories. We also…
- Inside Coachella 2026: Bieber Fever, Fights & After-parties · 1 h 15 min · Episode 361This week on Pretty Basic, it’s a full post-Coachella recap—and somehow that’s only half the chaos.We are fresh off the desert (slightly delusional, a little raspy, but still…
- Remi’s Book Tour + Alisha’s Unexpected Solo Trip · 1 h 28 min · Episode 360This week on Pretty Basic, Remi is fresh off the final stop of her cookbook tour and recaps the whirlwind experience—from fans waiting out in a literal downpour to surreal…
- No Because Why Are You Still With Him… · 1 h 4 min · Episode 359This week on Pretty Basic, we’re catching up on everything—from Remi checking off a major bucket list moment with her Smosh appearance to a deep convo on relationships—covering…
- How To Become a Content Creator + Stay Consistent (Q&A) · 1 h 8 min · Episode 358It's official... Remi is a published author! She takes us behind the scenes of her brand new cookbook—from years of recipe testing and creative burnout to building confidence in…
- Why Alisha Keeps Her Dating Life Private — And Why She’s Ready To Talk! · 51 min · Episode 357This week on Pretty Basic, we’re catching up on everything—from Alisha’s dating life to current food obsessions and what it really means to be on your own timeline.Alisha opens…
- REMI + CAL MOVED! New House + Future Plans · 1 h 7 min · Episode 356Hey pretty babes! It’s Wednesday, which means we’re back with a brand new episode This week, Alisha opens up about some major health updates and the results of recent…
- Alisha’s Most Embarrassing Moment With a Guy…Q&A · 1 h 10 min · Episode 355This week on Pretty Basic… Alisha just got her extensions moved up and is officially feeling like a brand new woman. Naturally, that confidence led to a very Valentine’s…
- Alisha’s Influencer Boyfriend Trip?! & Post Wedding Weight Gain Talk · 58 min · Episode 354This week on Pretty Basic, first things first… we got new monitors, so if we look slightly unwell, cross-eyed, or like we’re staring into your soul — just know it’s just us…
- 2016 YouTube, Hormones in Our 30s & Beauty Eras We Survived · 1 h 7 min · Episode 353This week on Pretty Basic, we’re time-traveling a whole decade — if you had a flower crown in 2016 and now own beige linen pants… this one’s for you.We’re chatting about who we…
- Alisha’s Most Unhinged Fangirl Moment Yet... · 1 h 7 min · Episode 352This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha’s Pilates princess era is fighting for its life after a Super Bowl weekend that included a fangirl moment and phone issues that nearly sent her…
- We Can Laugh About It Now… · 1 h 5 min · Episode 351This week on Pretty Basic, we’re covering everything—from the insecurities of being the tall girl to behind-the-scenes Grammys and BU content you didn’t see online.We’re…
- We Changed Everything. Welcome to Season 8. · 54 min · Episode 350Season 8 is here—and Pretty Basic is entering a new era.Things might look a little different around here 👀 During our break, we worked hard to build a new, improved, and more…
- New Year, New Chapters · 50 min · Episode 349It’s our New Year’s Eve episode and we’re closing out the year by reflecting on what was — and getting excited for what’s next as we head into 2026.We’re talking words of the…
- Things We Find Chic & The Vlogmas Tea Everyone’s Asking About · 53 min · Episode 348Ho, ho, ho 🎄✨ it’s a Pretty Basic Christmas episode, and we’re getting cozy, reflective, and just a wee unhinged.Alisha talks about getting older, the new health routines she’s…
- Okay, Let’s Talk About Zalisha... · 1 h 13 min · Episode 347This week on Pretty Basic, we’re catching you up on everything—because life lately has been A LOT and we are officially in the thick of Vlogmas.Alisha opens up about some…
- Mel Robbins Explains Why You’re Losing Friends + How to Stop Self-Sabotage · 1 h 45 min · Episode 346Today on Pretty Basic, we are joined by the ICONIC Mel Robbins — best-selling author, motivational powerhouse, and host of one of the top (and we mean TOP) podcasts in the…
- This Was… Not What We Expected · 1 h 25 min · Episode 345We’re fresh out of the theater and giving our honest thoughts on Wicked Part 2 — the moments we loved, the moments we loathed, and everything in between (because you know we’re…
- The Honeymoon Surprise & Hormones · 1 h 47 min · Episode 344We are BACK with Cal for Part 2 of the honeymoon extravaganza — and this week, Remi and Cal take us through their Korean adventures: from Remi fully fangirling over a pop star on…
- The Honeymoon Fight & What Really Happened in Kyoto · 1 h 37 min · Episode 343Guess who’s BACK and more unhinged than ever? We are finally reunited — Remi fresh off her honeymoon and Alisha fresh off the brand trip she was not invited to… so she just…
- Alisha’s Mom’s Story — Adoption, Addiction & Panic Attacks · 1 h 43 min · Episode 342This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, addiction, and heavy mental health topics. Please listen with care or feel free to skip if these topics are triggering for…
