Today we're talking about Trolls. No not the big nosed Norwegians that live under bridges and steal babies. We're talking about the people who feel the need to spread hateful opinions on message boards and try and ruin people's days, just so they forget about the fact that they may never be able to make friends of their own. Put a window in that basement, open a door for somebody, and be nice you goofy lonely trolls. Joining The Brighter Side this week is CCR's own Myka Fox and special guest Mr. Meatpie. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Glitz, Glamour, and crazy bitches. Star of the world's most coveted stage Tamika Lawrence is here with us talking about what it takes to pay your Rent while trying to be in Rent. It's Broadway baby. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

The N-Word, we all know it, we all heard it, and most of us love it. How can something hold so much controversy, yet make others cooler when they say it? One thing we do know, call them N.W.A. Show some respect for comedians Rae Sanni & Jeffrey Joseph. They are giving us a lesson. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Are they watching? Are they reading? Are they listening? Of course they are. Why wouldn't they? Wouldn't you? Go check out the Deep Web. It's gross, vile and invented by the government. Joining The Brighter Side is lawyer and nerd Dominic Mauro. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

We've been hearing the same story over and over again. And the worst part is there is no game plan to change it. So I guess we have to keep talking about it just so everyone else keeps talking about it. It appears to us that the only fight The Brighter Side can do is open up a dialogue. Baltimore really needs a hug right now. Joining us is Jordan Temple, Mike Paule, and Mr. Pastrami. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Ed's mom comes in and tells everyone's fortune and frightens Amber. Also sitting in is Mateo Lane. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Tim Dillon is a gay republican who enjoys fine dining, and is also drives a double decker bus in NYC so you know he's got way too many opinions. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

The life of a comedian can be hard. Sometimes you go days without food because you gotta drink, and you don't got money for both. Sometimes you gotta quit being a lawyer, just so years later someone can pull a knife out at an open mic above a bodega in an abandoned room. Sometimes you gotta embrace the struggle. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Swimming pools, movie stars, and Ed Larson. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Let's face facts people. Latinos are taking over. There is nothing we can do but sit here and worship our new leaders. We for one would like to go on record by saying El Brighter Side mucho gusto Latinos. Or something like that. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

People come to this country looking for a better life for their children. Does it work? If you're from Iran, Jupiter would be better. Jupiter, FL that is. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Nothin says "freedom" like carving your face up to look like your favorite celebrity...The Brighter Side is joined by Seena's older brother Amir to discuss plastic surgery. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Listen to us play our own cooler version of cards against humanity called HooCooGugu? HooPooBooboo? Who gives a fuck, it's funny as hell. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Give us your tired, weak, and hungry, and we'll do everything we can to give em right back. Do no pass GO unless you go way past GO all the way to Asia. This week the Brighter Side is joined by Ed's cousin Melinda Ballengee and Immigration lawyer Rosa Barreca. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

No more teachers, no more books...Because we're in our 30's. Amber, Seena, Ed, & Sam try and relate to 15 year old Justin Atkinson. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

I know that sometimes when you see a pretty gal walking down the street you just want to scream at the top of your lungs, "Smile! You big breasted, baby, let me buy you a soda. And then after soda we bump butts." Sure it's satisfying, but it also scares the shit out of women and makes them not want to leave the house. Is that what you want? All of outdoors without beautiful ladies. Of course not. That's why we have to act now, or maybe just shut the fuck up now. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Sometimes figuring out who you really are can be a tough, daunting decision. Even if you do live in New York City, where being gay is more normal than being white. So we break down what it's like telling your family that you love what you got. Joining The Brighter Side is Mateo Lane and Allison Levering-Wong Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Peter Dinklage, Spud Webb, Napoleon. Being short is only 2/3's bad. You get all kinds of benefits, you can befriend a mouse, have a cookie as a meal, or suck on genitals quicker than others. See Short People do have a reason to live. So eat shit Randy Newman. With Andrew Short & Frank Zemel Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Hey man, is it just me or are these ISIS guys a real pain in the ass? Then these Korean dudes won't let us fuck with them either? What a bunch of sensitive crybabies. Let's talk about it on the Brighter Side with big fat Ben Kissel and Saman Arbabi! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Dada? Dada? You there? Where di you go? Were you a bad man? Oh you can't even answer me because you're not here? Last week a mean man came to the house and said we owe him the money you owed him? Why Papa? Why'd you go to the big fence? I hope I never see you again. This week The Brighter Side is talking dads in jail with John Moreno of Murderfist and Jake Hart. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Here comes the last Brighter Side of the year, and you know what it's about? Nothing. You know why? Fuck it. Listen to us play our own cooler version of cards against humanity called HoopaBooBoo? I think thats what its called. Who gives a shit. Happy New Year Fuckers! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Sometimes inspiration comes from the oddest places. Cave Comedy Radio Ambassador Lupe Rodriguez reached out about doing an episode that dived into his battles with depression. He committed himself so many times, he lost count. Why? Because he's committed to looking on the Brighter Side. It's also been a rough road for several other CCR fans, so we took the time to learn about our audience and do what do best. Laugh in the darkness. Thank you Lupe for sharing your war stories and inspiring us all to use Norwegian Death Metal to fall asleep. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

This is the Protest episode where we not only vent our anger about the police killings of unarmed Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Tamir Rice, but we talk to some people who have been on the front lines. Jordan Temple tells us what makes for a good stand-up set in a holding cell, and Brighter Side regular Luisa Diez helps us understand the racial and systemic issues of police use of force. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

This week on The Brighter Side we talk about PTSD, and what its like for a soldier to rejoin society and continue on into life the best way they can. It is a real problem that drives a 22 marines a day to suicide. Joining Amber, Ed, Seena, & Sam this week is Combat Marine Jonathan Ward. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Late nights, camping, and constant drinking sounds fun, right? Well it's got it's moments, but overall it's a nightmare. Today we're talking about being homeless. Joining this week is comedian and co-host of Get In The Ring, Tim Warner. We love ya baby, go grab yoself some soup. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

The year is 1973. You're wanted in three states so you decide to hide out in the military for a couple years while sh*t cools down. Turns out criminals are pretty good soldiers and you make a career out of it, travelling the world killing humans of every race and religion. Sure, it sounds like fun, but is that anything you should put your kids through? Joining today are military brats Ryan Feik and Creek and the Cave owner and proprietor Rebecca Trent. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Where are you gonna be when the computers stop working? Who's gonna be your buddy when the lights go out? How many bullets is a dog worth? Find out the answers to these questions and more. Joining Amber, Seena, Sam, and Ed is Steve O'Brien from Team Submarine. Start digging your holes now! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

For what seems like the first time in our lives the National Football League is under scrutiny from every angle of society. Who would have thought that training 2,000 giants to beat each other up would backfire? Joining us is former college lineman Taylor Ketchum and our secret NFL insider Mrs. Baklava. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

On a long and lonesome highway, east of Omaha, you can listen to the engine moanin' out it's one note song. You can think about the woman, or the girl you knew the night before. That's right, we're talking about the road. Joining the crew today is Danny Bedrosian of Parliament Funkadelic and Marie Anderson of the Reformed Whores! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

What happens when you drunkenly bang some half idiot and they skeet some goop up into your bread barn, when you ain't got no job he works at Wendy's part time, and one of his stoned idiot tadpoles squirms his way inside of of your gin-soaked eggs? KILL, KILL, KILL! Joining us is the original baby slayer Justy Dodge! Get that tube of bleach ready, cause we're drownin' this fucker out. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Welcome to a journey through the brain and times of Nick Vatterott, from growing up and learning to cope with OCD to getting abused by the St. Louis PD. If he wasn't funny he'd be a murderer. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Tis the season. Hurricane Season. Are you prepared? Where are you gonna be when the computers don't work. Always remember: after a hurricane, chaos reigns. Joining the Brighter Side this week is anthropologist Luisa Diez and creator of the HeartGov app Asher Novek. Only the strong survive! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

OK, there's a 25 year old marriage and things aren't what they used to be. He cheates on her with one of his students so she bangs his brother. Long story short, the brother walks in on it, murders her and his brother and flees to Guatemala. Someone's gotta clean this mess up. This week The Brighter Side is talking crime scene cleanup with ex-Baltimore cleanup expert Lupe Rodriquez. Also joining us is tiny happy comedian Reid Faylor. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Amber, Seena & Ed are determined to make the name and model of their mean shit, but Hell we sure gonna give it a shot. They bring in therapist Ansley March, comedian Neil Constantine, and 3 Time Roundtabler of the Year: Michael Che. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

There comes moments of your life that you need to set free some human juice. And yeah, sure, that moment in your life might happen every day. This week we're talking masturbation with expert and host of This Week in Jackin', Chris Laker, director Adam Wirtz, and comedian Chrissie Mayr. You do you baby. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

You gotta feed that monkey. Sometimes though that monkey gets fed way too much and it starts stealing money from everyone it knows just to tie one off. But then maybe one day that monkey wakes up and he's sleeping on cardboard and cleans up its act and trades in all it's needles for bananas and rejoins the monkey village. We're talking addiction and recovery with Taylor Ketchum. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

It's 3 am, you're piss drunk and if you get in the subway you won't get home till 4:30 if you're lucky. You're doomed. Who's going to be your stinky foreign night in piss-colored armor? That's right: a blatantly racist cabbie. Former cab driver and current comedian Trey Galyon joins the crew. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Come on baby, Daddy needs a new pair of shoes and daughter needs a backpack and wife needs a new round of birth control so daughter doesn't get another new sister. Aaaaand 7 is crap. You lose sir. Your family will never forgive you. But, you can have a free drink if you can find the waitress. This week on The Brighter Side, we talk gambling with Ben Kissel and Anton Shuford. Beat the spread baby. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Sometimes doodoo rocks come when you're not at home. Sometimes those doodoo rocks ain't gonna wait for your cute little footsies to be on that nice light blue fluffy rug you got by your toilet. Then you must do the unthinkable, crap at a Wendy's. Well, hey, it's better than having shit in your pants. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Come one, come all to the beautiful and illustrious 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Watch as your memories become nightmares in front of your very eyes, all for $25, a Coke, and a smile. We went, we cried, we we got the hard truth. No guests, just Amber, Ed, Seena and Sam. We didn't want to put anyone else through it. Go to the gift shop. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Everyone likes sex but not everyone likes it weird. But sometimes you have to to keep that juju rock hard. So get a nurse's outfit and take a leak on the man you love the earth cause we gotta keep the earth populated. Joining Amber, Seena, and Ed is Abigoliah Shamaun, Mr. Pastrami, and some hot chicks and see what butts taste like. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Big Boy and Andre 3000 sit down with The Brighter Side this week. Cause we're talking about Outcasts. We're so happy we got them! Such a treat to meet these fine gentlemen. ATL 4 Life! Just kidding it's Holden McNeely and Ross Parsons. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Bang bang! Pow! Booya! In a time when guns are held under a microscope, someone's gotta stick up for them. Get it? Stick up? This week, Amber, Ed, and Seena welcome Mike Recine and Jordan Temple to come in and speak about firearms, just to prove that we ain't ever gonna learn our lesson. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Good ole boys, rednecks, trashy gentlemen, honkies, and crackers. Sure they're stupid and aggravating but boy oh boy are they fun to watch hurt themselves. This week Amber, Ed, and Seena talk about rednecks with photographer to the stars Mindy Tucker and New Orleans' own Sean Patton. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

So you're an 18 year old blonde bombshell from Montana, you move to LA to become a star, and in that process you realize you can't really act or read. So you shoot some pornos and get some cash. Is that really worse than being a stripper in Billings? This week Amber, Ed, and Seena take on the Brighter Side of porn. Joining us are two pros: Mitch Enwood and Rusty Ford. NSFW baby! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Drugs. Who needs 'em? Most of us. The Brighter Side gives you a look into their lives with drugs and how to enjoy them without becoming that junkie who hits his mother and takes her last $12 that she was gonna use for crack herself. Marcus Parks and Ben Kissel are sitting in. Free yo mind. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Ever sit on a big man's lap before? Everybody loves fat people, except themselves. We bring in two Ring Ding siblings to get down and dirty on all the joys of being fat. So grab a cheesesteak and some chocolate milk and set that tummy free! Also featuring Marcus Parks who are all sitting in for Seena and Amber because they were out exercising. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

This week our optimistic posse welcomes Jared Logan to talk about God. Is God real? Should people believe in it? And how much money does he have? All this and more with no direct answer on this episode of The Brighter Side. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.