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🎙️ Welcome to our podcast, Chic Happens! We're Rachel and Mandy — two best friends turned sisters-in-law who love to spill the tea on life, friendships, and all the chic (and not-so-chic) happenings. Grab a drink, get comfy, and let’s chat—because life’s too short to take too seriously! 💁🏼♀️💁🏻♀️✨ We created this podcast to build a fun atmosphere for our listeners to indulge in and connect with! We LOVE having girl talk all about motherhood & marriage, faith and friendship, health and welln ...
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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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It’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 year, whether we actually kept our New Year’s resolutions, how this year compares to the past few, and why the animal of the year feels a little too spot on 👀. Plus, a life u…
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Things We Find Chic & The Vlogmas Tea Everyone’s Asking About
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53:10Ho, 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 been leaning into—from acupuncture to Chinese teas—and what’s actually been working for her lately. Then it’s time for a full holiday favorites rundown: the cameras and bea…
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This 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 personal health updates, including hormone levels, fertility and recent heart and gut findings, and how it’s all been impacting her day-to-day. She also shares what her family ha…
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Mel Robbins Explains Why You’re Losing Friends + How to Stop Self-Sabotage
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1:45:10Today 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 world. Mel breaks down what the Let Them Theory actually is, how to use it, and how your perception of control might actually be ruling your life. She dives into the million litt…
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We’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 not holding back). We’re also spilling on the iconic — and super rare — present we got from the Wicked team that quite literally made us gasp. Plus, Remi shares her full-cir…
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We 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 their flight to tracking down the legendary street-market vendor Cal discovered years ago on YouTube. Cal shares his absolute dream day at a Korean head spa, finally revea…
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The Honeymoon Fight & What Really Happened in Kyoto
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1:37:21Guess 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 crashed it instead. Cal joins the chaos to help recap everything that’s gone down since we were last together, starting with Remi’s honeymoon in Hawaii including where slowing d…
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Alisha’s Mom’s Story — Adoption, Addiction & Panic Attacks
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1:43:48This 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 you. This week’s guest is a Pretty Basic legend in her own right — Alisha’s mom, Chris! From being told “girls don’t play drums” to booking professional gigs at 15, she’s …
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Greer Grammer Tell-All: You May Think You Know Her, But You Don’t
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1:21:08This week, Alisha sits down with her new roommate (and actress you definitely know), Greer Grammer! 💕 The two spill all about how they met, their first impressions, and what it’s really like living together. From Greer’s ex breaking up with her just two days before Valentine’s Day and her birthday (ouch 😭) to their shared sense of humor and chaotic…
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This week, we’re joined by the one and only Thuy 🤍 (and today is her birthday!) We get real about everything — from growing up Vietnamese in the Bay Area, navigating family expectations, and learning to be proud of who you are… to becoming the first Vietnamese solo artist to perform at Coachella (!!) We talk about: The rumors that started at Remi's…
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Fertility, Friendships, & Figuring It All Out
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48:45This week, Remi’s going solo and getting real about everything she’s been navigating lately — from where she’s at mentally to how she handles negative comments now versus back in the day. She opens up about her ongoing hormonal journey, gives an update from her latest doctor visit (where she got an ultrasound to actually see what’s going on), and b…
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What Really Happened In The Midwest
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1:07:49Straight from New York City, Remi and Cal are catching you up on their recent travels — from their Midwest adventures in Wisconsin (yes, there were cheese curds involved) to the whirlwind reason they’re in NYC right now and their upcoming Honeymoon! It was a Midwest wedding weekend that had it all — think: beer you can only get in Wisconsin, a venu…
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The Secret K-Pop Project That Got Cancelled
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59:07We’re back with a classic Pretty Basic girl chat! 💕 This week, we’re catching you up on what we’ve been up to lately. Alisha gets nostalgic about how Stacie Orrico was her Britney Spears, opens up about resisting those temporary highs, and reminds us all to just breathe (literally and figuratively). Meanwhile, Remi has her ultimate fangirl moment o…
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Pretty Basic Wednesday is BACK! This week, Alisha opens up about her mental health and what really happened behind her recent breakdown. Between the crime-scene vibes at home and her much-needed social media detox, she’s picked up some new habits and discovered the art of romanticizing her life. Meanwhile… SCHOOLISHA RETURNS, but this time at Remi’…
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Taking the Break We Didn’t Know We Needed
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53:29Another Pretty Basic Wednesday is hereee! Remi kicks things off with a story regarding the insane reason a random stranger was yelling at her. We share about how we found out Tate McRae was actually an OG Alisha Marie fan and Alisha opens up about why she’s taking a social media break, how her mental health has been and the ways ADHD has been playi…
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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…
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When He’s Emotionally Unavailable & The Pressure of Timelines
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44:30This episode is brought to you by Google Shopping. For all your back to school essentials visit g.co/shopping/backtoschool Another 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 an…
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Tell a friend to tell a friend… WE’RE BAAAAACKKKK!
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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 the…
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Alisha Confronts Her Fear Of Dating
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1:13:35This 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 …
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Remi Gets Real About Pregnancy Timeline, PCOS + More!
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1:04:11This 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 cha…
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This episode is brought to you by Google Shopping. For all your back to school essentials find out more at g.co/shopping/backtoschool Need some unfiltered big sis energy in your life? This one’s for you. This week, we’re tackling your juiciest submissions — from not having a “true” best friend in your 20s, to the boyfriend who doesn’t want his girl…
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Alisha’s BIG Secret + Conspiracy Theories!
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1:00:29This week on Pretty Basic, things get wildly random (in the best way 👀). Alisha drops a major surprise… and the backstory behind it that you won’t believe. Remi reveals who her very first cookbook customer was, what bizarre black-market item she’s tempted to buy, and how her dogs act out for attention. The girls also go down a spiral of conspiracy …
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This week on Pretty Basic, Remi is joined by none other than Cal — and the two are finally dropping the HUGE NEWS they’ve been keeping a secret… and no, it’s not just that Remi is announcing her brand-new cookbook, Let’s Get Cooking! 🍳 For the first time ever on the podcast, they’re spilling a major secret they’ve been hiding for months. Plus, Cal …
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Did Alisha Hire a Private Investigator on Cal?!
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58:11This week we’re catching up on everything from our weekends to the most random (but iconic) life updates. Remi shares what it was like growing up as a minority in Orange County, embracing her Asian culture, and even reflecting on little Remi—plus, yes, she’s been thinking about babies lately. Alisha talks about her painting era, her public apology …
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Alisha Got Stopped By The Cops + Unhinged Travel Stories
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1:03:47You know it’s going to be a wild episode when the customs officers get involved. Remi shares the wild story of how she found out she’s allergic to latex—and the weird connection it has to avocados?! Alisha opens up about her (very real) run-in with the law, getting stopped by customs, and allegedly smuggling something illegal into Japan. Plus, we d…
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Bretman Rock’s Secret Birthday Surprise + Inside Our CRAZY Japan Trip
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1:28:08Pack your bags and grab a raw egg (trust us)—we’re taking you to Japan with us! From getting champagne-drunk in a purse store to watching Bretman Rock get recognized 30 times a day, this trip was everything. We hit iconic spas, got our minds blown at a maid café, and casually tried a snake venom shot (???). We’re spilling all about Remi’s emotional…
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A Girl-Talk Q&A: Fashion, Therapy, ADHD & Everything in Between
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1:18:50This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha and Remi are back with a juicy Q+A episode, answering all your burning questions—from our dogs' personalities to our current girl dinner obsessions. We’re chatting ADHD, anxiety, therapy, and how we're learning to set better routines (while still living spontaneous lives). Plus, fashion hot takes: Capri pants, ball…
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A Wedding Planner Tell-All: Everything Remi Didn’t Know Happened
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1:44:10In the final wedding episode of the season, Remi and Alisha are joined by your fan-favorite wedding planner Jason Rhee for a behind-the-scenes tell-all. From Jason’s near-death hospital scare to ICE unexpectedly showing up at the venue—and yes, even Etsy witchcraft—he spills everything Remi didn’t know was happening behind the scenes. They break do…
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What Went Wrong At The Wedding, Celeb Guests & The Vows
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1:43:52The wedding recap continues! In Part 2 we are sharing all behind-the-scenes chaos—from the emotional love letters and iconic vows to Cal’s locked jaw at the altar and a first look that went hilariously wrong. They’re talking “groomsmen rules”, skipping the sweetheart table, and the story behind how Lana Del Rey joined them on their special day. Let…
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Addressing The Crazy Wedding Theories!
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1:26:06The NEWLYWEDS are in the house and giving you the full wedding debrief—joined by Alisha and the iconic flower girl himself, Oli. From the emotional high to the unexpected post-wedding comedown, they’re spilling everything: why they skipped the honeymoon, how Cal blacked out (not for the reason you think), and what really went down after the big day…
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They did it!! Remi and Cal officially tied the knot this past weekend, and we’re giving you the pre-wedding details — and yes, Cal is here to help us spill all the secrets we’ve been keeping! We’re talking venue, and how they picked the location, Remi’s dress, Cal’s custom tux, their wedding rings, the flowers, the music, live performances, the uni…
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Alisha Got Plastic Surgery For Remi’s Wedding!
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54:56It’s a solo Alisha episode and she’s got a lot to say – from her lifelong insecurity with a facial mole to the body shame she’s faced online, Alisha opens up about body image and how the beauty industry made her feel straight-up ugly. She also dives deep into dating in your 30s vs. your 20s, Peter Pan boys, and the question no one wants to ask: why…
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Pretty Little Prenup & Remi’s Bridal Shower Fail
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1:17:33We’re diving into all things love, weddings, and the very real conversations that come with them. From Ashley Benson’s unexpected shoutout (where are our Pretty Little Liars girls at?) to the absolutely insane story of how Remi’s wedding planner ended up in the ER, no topic is off limits—though honestly, are they ever? We’re reflecting on behind-th…
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How To Guide: Get A Whole New Life in 5 Months
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Remi’s Pregnancy Scare & Much Needed Girl Talk
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1:14:05Let’s just say... this episode kicks off with a pregnancy scare and only gets more unhinged from there. We dive into all the highs and lows of womanhood — from Remi missing her period just weeks before the wedding to navigating mood swings, period pain, and the wild science of alternating ovaries. She gets candid about taking pregnancy tests and wo…
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Remi and Alisha Move to New York!!!
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1:08:29We’re basically New Yorkers now… well, kinda. We’re dishing on all the NYC chaos — from our favorite hidden gems to Cal’s full-on panic attack that ended with a missed flight (you truly can’t make this stuff up). Cal and Oli eventually made it to the city, and Cal decided to go big with his biggest purchase ever. We also got to meet YouTube’s CEO (…
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We Survived Remi’s Bachelorette in Vegas (Barely)
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1:23:00Buckle up, besties—this episode is a wild ride through the most iconic Bachelorette weekend ever: Remi’s bach bash turned accidental brand trip in Vegas! From pre-party brunches to nightclub chaos with Zedd—and yes, Lance Bass—it was nonstop vibes and, dare we say, peak lucky girl syndrome. We spill on everything: the Magic Mike moment that got Ali…
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Alisha Lied To Ashley About Her Engagement…
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1:14:05This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha is joined by a very special guest—her newly engaged sister, Ashley! We’re spilling all the behind-the-scenes moments from Ashley’s dream proposal, including how Alisha played a hand in delaying it altogether. From signs from the universe (hello, ladybug!) to the chaotic way Alisha and her manager got Ashley to the …
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On this week’s episode, we’re packing our bags and heading straight into bachelorette chaos, bridal showers, and all things wedding. Remi’s getting all mushy over Cal’s sweetest moments, while Alisha’s out here threatening to spill wine on people. From wild bachelorette ideas to the age-old debate: strippers, yes or no? Plus, we play a little “hot …
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Our Coachella Recap + What Really Happens At the Exclusive After Parties
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1:23:59This week, we're giving you the ultimate Coachella recap — from private jets to emotional spirals and everything in between. Remi fully stepped into her Coachella fairy era, Alisha had a full-on meltdown, and let’s just say… a lot went down in that hot tub. We’re breaking down every detail of the weekend — from getting styled to private jets, priva…
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Alisha + Remi Unpack Their Mommy Issues
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1:18:26This week on Pretty Basic, we're giving you a long-awaited Asia recap. From 18-step hair treatments and heavenly head massages to traveling with our moms and embracing the beauty in aging, we’re getting real about the deep convos and tender moments that shaped our trip (cue all the chaos and cuteness). Remi opens up about a healing moment with her …
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The Rudest Influencers We’ve Met + Friendship Q&A w/ Oli Abbas
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1:22:41Trigger Warning: This content discusses weight loss, depression, and body dysmorphia, which may be sensitive for some individuals. Please prioritize your well-being and listen with care. 💛 Spring has sprung, depression is over, and the sun is shining—so of course, Remi is joined by her bestie Oli for a deep and hilariously entertaining catch-up and…
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Influencer Secrets Exposed: Managers, Money & Brand Deals
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1:29:53This week on Pretty Basic, we’re spilling all the influencer industry secrets with our managers, Evegail Andal and Tommy Fortmann! Ever wondered what managers (and agents) actually do, how much creators should charge for brand deals, or what happens behind the scenes when someone gets canceled? We’re breaking down the biggest misconceptions, sharin…
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