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The Brighter Side

The Brighter Side

The Last Podcast Network

Society & Culture, Last Podcast Network, Ed Larson, Leisure, Amber Nelson, Comedy

4.6612 Ratings

Overview

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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Brighter Side ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

544 Episodes

Seena Ghaznavi Exposed

We got it! The Raw! Uncut! Adults Only Exposé on the Seena Ghaznavi. Find out what makes this madman tick, pick which one of his opinions you want to use against him during one of his most vulnerable moments. Amber and Ed really nail his ass to the GD wall. Your brain will never be the same.

Published: 22 August 2025

Self-Care 2

Amber is back with Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing to discuss what they do to keep themselves from going insane. This episode is the definition of "Be Good To Yourself."

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

Brighter Side Fight Night

Who wins in a fight? Vladimir Putin Vs Kim Jung Un? Jonathon Davis Vs Fred Durst? Fast food worker Vs Call Center employee? Teddy Roosevelt Vs Jesus Christ? All these fights and more, listen or we'll fight you!

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

Brighter Side Stories 43

This week Amber and Ed reminisce about their love for Ozzy Osbourne, and Amber gives some love to some other under-appreciated artists and Ed lists animals he wants to hug. And of course we answer a whole bucket full of listener mail.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

Does it F? All Lady Edition

Sometimes we like to ask Does It F#*k? Let's take a look at topics big and small and debate if they're cool or useful or just plain bad. Joined by special guests Julie Rosing and Ashley Brooke Roberts.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

Italian Men

Today on The Brighter Side, Amber & Ed invite Ash Gordon & The Queen of Melrose over to the studio to help salute Italian Men. Also, don't forget to check out their hit new single "Italian Men" available on Spotify and YouTube. Mama Mia!

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

Bitch Corner 2

You know sometimes you just gotta talk about what makes you pissed off. The little crappy things in life that keep you fuming, nothing that is gonna change your life but the things that put a frown on your face for 15 minutes. So listen to see what makes Amber and Ed's days a little Bitchier.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

American Positivity

In the face of darkness in our country Amber and Ed take this week to talk about all the things they like about the good ole US of A. Hey the show is called The Brighter Side, we're technically doing our jobs! Have a happy and safe July 4th everyone!

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

A Few Of Our Favorite Things 4

You know sometimes you just gotta talk about what makes you happy. The little pleasures in life that keep you going, nothing that is gonna change your life but the things that put a smile on your face for 15 minutes. So listen to see what makes Amber and Ed's days a little Brighter.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Brighter Side Stories 42

Amber and Ed share their No Kings days and and find out what indeed f€*ks and what does not. Be good to yourselves!

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

Keep Calm And Carry On

This week Amber and Ed react to the President deploying troops and escalating protests in Los Angeles. Then they give some tips on how to help, stay safe, and take care of yourself in times like these.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Brighter Side Stories 41

Amber and Ed reflect on their time at Contact In the Desert and answer some listener emails. Email us whenever you have the urge at [email protected] We got Brighter Sides all day for you babies!

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Sober Living

Today Amber and Ed invite their friend and Roundtable Hall of Famer, Micah Sherman by to talk about his sober journey and his current work at a sober living facility. Sherminators Sherm!

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Random American Cities

Amber and Ed wanted to learn more about some towns they've never been to. So Amber found a random city generator and they learn about Aurora, CO - Pontiac, MI - Salina, KS & Monroe, LA

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Brighter Side Stories 40

This week Amber gives pointers on how to solo travel to San Francisco on the cheap and Ed talk about his Florida tour and his unabashed love for Key West.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Ohio

Travis Irvine from The Foreign Report stops by The Brighter Side studio to talk about what is great about Ohio and why we all need to Hang On Sloopy occasionally.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Brighter Side Stories 39

This week Amber and Ed talk about what in fact f*#ks and what does not. You love it.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Manners w/ Leah Bonnema

This week on The Brighter Side, Ed and Amber sit down with the amazing Leah Bonnema to talk about manners and social etiquette. Leah is one of the hosts of the wonderful podcast "Were You Raised By Wolves?" So don't be rude and give it a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

Brighter Side Stories 35

Amber and Ed get together this week to talk about Oscar movies, historical figures and cheeses they like, some good news stories, and answer some listener mail on this week's Bright Side Stories.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

Visiting Rwanda & Listening to African Music

This week Amber wants to visit Rwanda so we plan her trip and Ed shares his perfect African playlist. Be good to yourselves baby!

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2025

The LA Fires

This week Amber and Ed talk about what it was like being in Los Angeles after these horrific fires. We love our Angelenos and can’t wait to watch us come back from this stronger than ever.

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

2025 Mood Boards

It’s time Amber and Ed’s 2025 Mood Boards. Every year they manifest the best for themselves and brainstorm how to pull it off. What’s on your mood board? Let us know in the comments.

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2025

Christmas Stories

Ed and Amber talk Christmas and exchange gifts. We learn a little about our fun week and wish you a happy holidays

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2024

Brighter Side Stories 34

You ready for some good news, music reviews, and some good ole fashioned palling around? Amber Nelson and Eddietunes are your generals in the war against negativity.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2024

Holiday Trauma

Not all holidays are perfect, some are kinda traumatic. But don’t worry, The Brighter Side will get you through these trying times. Special guest Grant Gordon joins as we discuss Traumatic Holidays

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

Brighter Side Stories 33

You ready for some good news, music reviews, and some good ole fashioned palling around? Amber Nelson and Eddietunes are your generals in the war against negativity.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2024

Glow Ups w/ Natalie Jean

We’re ready to take charge and become better versions of ourselves. How? What are our patterns? Can we Glow Up and become the cool and hot dream selves? Well get ready to Glow Up on todays The Brighter Side

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2024

Brighter Side Stories 32

You ready for some good news, music reviews, and some good ole fashioned palling around? Amber Nelson and Eddietunes are your generals in the war against negativity.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

Election 2024

Trigger Warning: this one ain’t as Bright as they usually are. Ed and Amber do their best to stay positive during an incredibly defeating week. We love y’all and we march on! Be good to yourselves.

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2024

Brighter Side Stories 31

You ready for some good news, music reviews, and some good ole fashioned palling around? Amber Nelson and Eddietunes are your generals in the war against negativity.

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2024

Brighter Side Stories 30

You ready for some good news, music reviews, and some good ole fashioned palling around? Amber Nelson and Eddietunes are your generals in the war against negativity.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2024

Scary Stuff

In the spirit of Halloween Amber and Ed are talking about what scares them, and well it got real. Turns out the some of the scariest stuff ain’t just bugs and ghosts. Tune in to find out what’s spooky to The Brighter Side Crew.

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2024

Brighter Side Stories 29

You ready for some good news, music reviews, and some good ole fashioned palling around? Amber Nelson and Eddietunes are your generals in the war against negativity.

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2024

Vices

Amber and Ed discuss all things vices. What are their bad habits and other common habits. Why do we have them and how do we break them. Tune in!

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2024

Brighter Side Stories 28

You ready for some good news, music reviews, and some good ole fashioned palling around? Amber Nelson and Eddietunes are your generals in the war against negativity.

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024

Intrusive thoughts

Sometimes our brains can play evil tricks on us. Sometimes we think hey this balcony isn’t that high I bet I can hop down, or that Bear looks really cuddly. I bet they want a friend. This week Amber tells Ed her Intrusive Thoughts and he tries not to have a panic attack.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024

Brighter Side Stories 27

You ready for some good news, music reviews, and some good ole fashioned palling around? Amber Nelson and Eddietunes are your generals in the war against negativity.

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2024

Brighter Side Stories 26

You ready for some good news, music reviews, and some good ole fashioned palling around? Amber Nelson and Eddietunes are your generals in the war against negativity.

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2024

Ways To Relax

It’s so GD HOT outside we all need to find some ways to relax. Well on The Brighter Side today, Ed and Amber do just that. So grab some lemonade and call that masseuse because we’re talking ways to relax.

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2024

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