The Brighter Side

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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.

  • 54 minutes 22 seconds
    Who's The Bitch? Brighter Side Style w/ Kara Klenk

    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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    18 April 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 9 seconds
    Visiting The South

    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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    11 April 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 47 seconds
    Women of Impact: The Importance of Heart Health

    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. 

    DONATE NOW: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11846&pg=team&team_id=892071#loaded

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    4 April 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Brighter Side Stories 38

    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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    28 March 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Dinosaurs 5 w/ Holden McNeely

    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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    21 March 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 49 minutes 12 seconds
    Brighter Side News Stories

    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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    14 March 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Page 7 Crossover w/ MJ Knefel

    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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    7 March 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Nerd Culture

    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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    1 March 2025, 12:04 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Surviving Breast Cancer

    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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    21 February 2025, 2:11 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Brighter Side Stories 36

    This week on Brighter Side Stories Amber and Ed talk about their families, share some good news, answer some listener emails, and compare great people in history with things to do with cheese. Be good to yourselves.

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    14 February 2025, 2:57 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    No Dumb Questions

    Ever wanted to ask your buddy something but knew them too long to ask them that basic question? Well, Amber and Ed sit down and do just that this week!

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    7 February 2025, 8:00 am
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