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brb crying

brb crying

By: nins & arns
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brb crying is a cozy comedy podcast where we share what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh. join nins & arns—two thirty-something teenagers and lifelong BFFs—as they dive into what moves them to tears (movies! books! personal stories! tbh anything is fair game!) and why crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.

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  • 058: cry, sweat, connect | marie from one vo1ce, dj jayou, + coach mike on wellness beyond fitness

    058: cry, sweat, connect | marie from one vo1ce, dj jayou, + coach mike on wellness beyond fitness
    20 Oct 2026
    We're getting sweaty, y'all! Ahead of our Rhythm & Burn x brb crying workout on October 24, we’re bringing together the souls behind the experience: Marie Ceralvo of iconic Filipina American music group One Vo1ce, Jen Uy (DJ Jayou) from Seafood City's Late Night Madness, and Coach Mike Pacis of The Premise Strength & Performance.On Saturday, Marie will lead our Pilates-inspired workout, Jen will DJ, and Mike will host us at The Premise SP. But first, in this 2-hour special (we are extra what can we say!!), we’re getting to know the people making it happen—and how music, movement, and community can nurture both physical and emotional wellness.First, Marie gives us a peek into her One Vo1ce days and how her lifelong love of music and movement led to a career in fitness. She opens up about the SoulCycle class that brought her to tears, why it’s okay to not be okay, and what the only acceptable Taco Bell order is.Jen then takes us behind the scenes of Seafood City's Late Night Madness, the Filipino grocery store parties bringing generations together through music and dance. We talk cultural connection, the healing power of DJing, self-discovery, and letting our community in...all while getting a little woowoo.Finally, Mike shares how martial arts, fitness, music, and audio engineering inspired his gym and the community-driven Rhythm & Burn experience. He opens up about entrepreneurship, what keeps him going, and what it means to model vulnerability and emotional strength for his kids. Real men cry, y'all :’)These conversations remind us that wellness isn’t a finish line or something we have to figure out alone. Sometimes, it’s movement that helps us release what we've been holding onto, music that connects us to our roots, and community that makes us feel safe enough to show up as our whole selves.Come cry, sweat, and connect with us!Join us on Saturday, October 24, at 10:00 AM PST at The Premise Strength & Performance in San Jose for our Rhythm & Burn x brb crying event. Expect a Pilates-infused workout led by Marie, a live set by DJ Jayou, a cry corner hosted by brb crying, and a chance to move, sweat, and connect with our community. Check out the event listing for tickets and details.Referenced in this episode:Marie:Anne Marie Ceralvo (IG: @amceralvo):One Vo1ce on Spotify and IG (@ladiesofonevo1ce)"Always On My Mind" by One Vo1ce“All Day All Nite” by One Vo1ce“When U Think About Me” by One Vo1ce“How Filipina Girl Group One Vo1ce Paved the Way in the ’90s” by Amyra Soriano for KQED“The Bay Area’s Hottest Club Is a Filipino Supermarket” by Rocky Rivera for KQEDMarie’s cry recs: “Leaving on a Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul, and Mary; “When We Were Young” by Adele; “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by AerosmithJen:Jen Uy (IG: @jayou)Jen’s breathwork rec: Angelina's Art of HealingJen’s cry rec: Aaron Murphy (IG: @murphslife)Arns’ people pleasing quote: from “Energy Budget” by Toni JonesMike:Coach Mike Pacis (IG: @coach_mike26)The Premise Strength & Performance gym (IG: @thepremisesp)Mike's cry rec: ArmageddonChapters:0:00 - preview1:12 - about today's Rhythm & Burn collab5:36 - introducing: Marie Ceralvo from One Vo1ce9:26 - Marie: growing up with One Vo1ce24:22 - Marie: one vo1ce's lasting impact27:41 - Marie: finding movement again31:04 - Marie: the SoulCycle Class that made Marie cry44:21 - introducing: Jen (DJ Jayou)47:36 - Jen: the story behind Seafood City's Late Night Madness59:16 - Jen: healing, self-discovery, + learning to feel1:14:51 - Jen: why music, DJing, + community can be healing1:22:09 - introducing: Coach Mike from The Premise SP1:26:03 - Mike: threading together martial arts, music, & fitness1:36:00 - Mike: building The Premise beyond fitness1:41:44 - Mike: Rhythm & Burn - where music meets movement1:52:49 - Mike: vulnerability + what it means to be strong1:58:23 - thanks for tuning in!Join the brb crying community—a heartfelt, cozy comedy podcast about friendship, vulnerability, emotional storytelling, and all the movies, books, music, and life experiences that leave us in tears.Follow us:» Instagram: @brbcrying.podcast» TikTok: @brbcrying.podcast» YouTube: @brbcrying.podcastWant episode recaps, behind-the-scenes/community updates, and occasional emotional damage delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter at brbcryingpodcast.com.Have a sob story or cry recommendation that absolutely wrecked you? We'd love to be wrecked, too. Submit your story at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at hello@brbcryingpodcast.com.brb crying—hosted by longtime best friends Nins & Arns—is a podcast where we explore the songs, books, TV shows, films, pop culture moments, and personal stories that help us laugh, cry, heal, and feel a little less alone. Crying is our superpower, and by sharing what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh, we show how crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.
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    2 hrs and 2 min
  • 057: the hero's journey, the odyssey, + project hail mary | why love makes us brave

    057: the hero's journey, the odyssey, + project hail mary | why love makes us brave
    6 Oct 2026
    This week, we're crying over two very different 2026 films (or maybe they're the same?): Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling and based on Andy Weir's bestselling novel.Arns first takes us through The Odyssey, exploring why this 3,000 year-old epic is so much more than monsters, Greek gods, war, and adventure. Beneath Odysseus' epic heroism is a deeply human story about shame, control, and coming to terms with who you truly are versus who the world admires you to be. As it turns out, the hardest part of being a hero isn't facing danger—it's learning to forgive yourself.Nins then gives a full recap of Project Hail Mary (spoiler alert to! the! max!!). The story follows Ryland Grace, a scientist-turned-teacher-turned-astronaut who's reluctantly been sent on a mission to save Earth. Grappling with what it means to be a hero, he ultimately risks everything for someone he loves, teaching us that maybe there is no "bravery gene"; maybe we just need someone to be brave for.A cozy, comedic, & emotional conversation about The Odyssey, Project Hail Mary, Christopher Nolan, Ryan Gosling, Andy Weir, the hero's journey, friendship, love, courage, self-forgiveness, relinquishing control, and what it really means to be brave.Content warning: discussion of death, grief, war, mass casualty, suicide mission, violence, and extinction.Chapters:0:00 - Preview: the hero's journey0:55 - Welcome back, crybabies!4:06 - Nins' rec: The Witch In The Moon6:10 - Arns' rec: The Know Newsletter8:14 - Arns: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey17:49 - Why it's so hard to be the hero30:21 - What made Arns cry the hardest was *after* the film33:54 - The true hero's journey: learning to forgive yourself41:22 - Nins: Project Hail Mary (love u Ryan Gosling!!)44:27 - About the author, Andy Weir58:34 - Grace is *not* a hero1:08:02 - Rocky, friendship, & finding someone to be brave for1:27:52 - What it really means to be a heroReferenced in this episode:The Witch In The Moon on Spotify & YouTubeThe Know NewsletterThe Odyssey (2026 film)"When I'm Home" by James Blake, Travis Scott, Ludwig Göransson on Spotify & YouTubeProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirProject Hail Mary (2026 film)A episode from the Overdue Podcast about Project Hail Mary"Author Discusses How ‘The Martian’ Went From Blog To Blockbuster" on the WPR blogJoin the brb crying community—a heartfelt, cozy comedy podcast about friendship, vulnerability, emotional storytelling, and all the movies, books, music, and life experiences that leave us in tears.Follow us:» Instagram: @brbcrying.podcast» TikTok: @brbcrying.podcast» YouTube: @brbcrying.podcastWant episode recaps, behind-the-scenes/community updates, and occasional emotional damage delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter at brbcryingpodcast.com.Have a sob story or cry recommendation that absolutely wrecked you? We'd love to be wrecked, too. Submit your story at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at hello@brbcryingpodcast.com.brb crying—hosted by longtime best friends Nins & Arns—is a podcast where we explore the songs, books, TV shows, films, pop culture moments, and personal stories that help us laugh, cry, heal, and feel a little less alone. Crying is our superpower, and by sharing what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh, we show how crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.
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    1 hr and 34 min
  • 056: why ariana grande is a mirror for our healing | eternal sunshine, pov, & petal

    056: why ariana grande is a mirror for our healing | eternal sunshine, pov, & petal
    22 Sep 2026

    If you're not already an Arianator, you sure as hell are about to be—because this week, we're crying over Miss Ariana Grande.

    From a childhood destined for stardom to her rise as a global pop star, Ariana's life has been rife with grief, loss, trauma, public scrutiny, heartbreak...and through it all, healing.

    As Ariana Grande's #1 fan, Nins kicks us off by reciting Ariana's entire biography from memory, laying the 33-year context for her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Nins then breaks down the show's cinematic interludes, exploring why Ariana would choose to live with her pain rather than erase her past, and how doing so honors her inner child.

    Arns—a much more casual fan—reflects on Ariana Grande’s positions album and why “pov” makes her ugly cry (hint: loving ourselves is harder than it seems!). She then gets into Ariana's newest album petal and “nowhere, nobody,” examining Ariana's artistry through the lens of her own journey toward self-love.

    A mirror for our own experiences, Ariana Grande shows us that while healing may be daunting, choosing to show up for ourselves is always, always worth it.

    Content warning: discussion of terrorism/mass casualty, death, grief, drug addiction and overdose, mental health, eating disorder speculation, and public scrutiny.

    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - preview
    • 3:31 - introducing our ariana grande episode (+ outfits)
    • 6:33 - why ariana grande is nins’ “super bowl”
    • 9:44 - ari's childhood & becoming a performer
    • 12:13 - from nickelodeon to pop star
    • 15:19 - fame, controversy, & growing up in public
    • 22:53 - manchester, mac miller, & surviving grief
    • 39:50 - cozy during covid, wicked scandal, & beginning to heal
    • 44:55 - eternal sunshine tour & ari’s inner child
    • 54:05 - arns: “pov” & learning to love yourself
    • 1:04:32 - petal, “nowhere, nobody,” & coming home to yourself
    • 1:14:21 - ariana grande is a mirror for our healing journey

    Referenced in this episode:

    • Ariana Grande's biography on Biography.com
    • "Ariana Grande Says She Doesn't Need a Relationship to Complete Her" by Kate Dwyer for Time
    • "The Internet Blamed Ariana Grande for Mac’s death" by Ashley Fullerton for The Xaverian Weekly
    • Vogue GRWM
    • "Scooter Braun on The Events Leading up to One Love Manchester"
    • Shay Omi (@isittherightword)
    • "pov" by Ariana Grande
    • "nowhere, nobody" by Ariana Grande

    Join the brb crying community—a heartfelt, cozy comedy podcast about friendship, vulnerability, emotional storytelling, and all the movies, books, music, and life experiences that leave us in tears.

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    Want episode recaps, behind-the-scenes/community updates, and occasional emotional damage delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter at brbcryingpodcast.com.

    Have a sob story or cry recommendation that absolutely wrecked you? We'd love to be wrecked, too. Submit your story at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at hello@brbcryingpodcast.com.

    brb crying—hosted by longtime best friends Nins & Arns—is a podcast where we explore the songs, books, TV shows, films, pop culture moments, and personal stories that help us laugh, cry, heal, and feel a little less alone. Crying is our superpower, and by sharing what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh, we show how crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.
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    1 hr and 22 min
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