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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
    Oct 20 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 h et 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
    Oct 6 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 h et 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
    Sep 22 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

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    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 h et 22 min
  • 055: all the tomorrows after & the books we see ourselves in | feeling "too much" with jazzle

    055: all the tomorrows after & the books we see ourselves in | feeling "too much" with jazzle
    Sep 8 2026

    This week, we're joined by Jazzle (@jazzlesbooks), a pre-K teacher, mom, and “emotional book translator” who unpacks not just what books are about, but why they make us feel the way they do.

    Jazzle shares the origins behind her bookstagram, including how postpartum cracked her open, how books became an outlet, and why she finally stopped being ashamed of feeling "too much."

    Nins & Arns then get into Joanne Yi's All the Tomorrows After (handpicked by Jazzle herself!), a novel about a Korean American teenager grappling with abandonment, grief, and how to stay soft when life gives us every reason to harden. Jazzle reveals why this novel is "her whole identity", the way abandonment (and the people who stayed) shaped her, and how to tend to her inner child who's still healing.

    In this episode:

    • Jazzle's postpartum journey & the origin of @jazzlesbooks
    • books as a tool for healing & self-discovery
    • All the Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi
    • abandonment, family, & the inner child
    • Asian American & first-generation family dynamics
    • learning to understand our parents as complicated humans
    • staying soft after being hurt
    • finding home, hope, & love in unexpected places

    Content warning: abandonment, parental estrangement, grief, death, depression, emotional abuse, and difficult family dynamics. Full spoiler discussion for All the Tomorrows After.

    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - Preview
    • 1:51 - About Jazzle, emotional book translator
    • 5:57 - Welcome, Jazzle!
    • 8:34 - The story behind @jazzlesbooks: Jazzle's sob story
    • 18:36 - All the Tomorrows After: Part 1 (Nins)
    • 39:02 - Why this book is so personal to Jazzle
    • 46:03 - All the Tomorrows After: Part 2 (Arns)
    • 1:07:53 - Feelings of abandonment & inner child healing
    • 1:16:53 - Final thoughts, where to find Jazzle, & Jazzle's cry rec

    Referenced in this episode:

    • Jazzle's bookstagram: @jazzlesbooks
    • All The Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi (@writingjojo)
    • "Why YA Deserves a Chance" by Joanne Yi for She Writes Magazine
    • Jazzle's custom embroidery business: @lil.kikos
    • Jazzle's non-book cry rec: From Scratch on Netflix

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    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 h et 22 min
  • 054: moving homes, cleo dang would rather be dead, + how grief & joy coexist

    054: moving homes, cleo dang would rather be dead, + how grief & joy coexist
    Aug 25 2026

    This week, we grieve the places we've left behind, the people we've lost, & the joy we find anyway.

    Nins says goodbye to the apartment that held five years of her life, reminding us that moving to a new home isn't just about leaving a physical space; it means leaving behind the version of you who lived there, too.

    Arns dives into Mai Nguyen's 2026 novel Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead, a story about infant loss, motherhood, depression, and the messy reality of grief. We explore why we should stop trying to "fix" our grief, how to help others grieve, and all the beautiful ways grief and joy coexist.

    Content warning: pregnancy loss, infant loss, miscarriage, depression, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, postpartum grief, and death. Full spoiler discussion for Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead.

    In this episode:

    • the grief of closing a chapter and becoming someone new
    • Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead by Mai Nguyen
    • infant and child loss, motherhood, & complicated grief
    • why grief can look messy, uncomfortable, and even ugly
    • the power of community, connection, & simply staying
    • how grief and joy don't cancel each other out; they coexist

    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - Preview
    • 4:29 - Arns' life rec: Elix
    • 8:47 - Nins says goodbye to her old home
    • 14:05 - The apartment that witnessed five years of becoming
    • 25:40 - Saying goodbye to an old version of yourself
    • 35:02 - Arns discovers Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead
    • 55:12 - When grief becomes impossible to carry alone
    • 59:46 - Grief & joy are a dance

    Referenced in this episode:

    • Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead by Mai Nguyen
    • "My Family Never Talked About Death. Then I Lost My Baby" by Mai Nguyen for Oprah Daily
    • Voicemails for Isabelle (2026)
    • Elix cycle balance

    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:
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    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 h et 12 min
  • 053: what made you cry? 9 strangers, 9 stories from our first wellness pop-up

    053: what made you cry? 9 strangers, 9 stories from our first wellness pop-up
    Aug 11 2026
    This week, we ventured beyond the recording studio and into the real world for our very first brb crying pop-up at a local wellness event.Armed with one simple question—"what made you cry?"—we invited fellow vendors and attendees to share the stories that have been living in their hearts. What followed were nine honest conversations about grief, healing, identity, creativity, parenthood, entrepreneurship, self-worth, showing ourselves grace, and the people who change our lives. Along the way, we got to spotlight incredible local small businesses doing meaningful work in their communities.This episode is a reminder that everyone has a story worth sharing; sometimes all it takes is one question (and maybe a bit of heckling) to uncover it.Content note: this episode includes conversations about grief, loss, and past trauma.In this episode:vulnerability & emotional storytellingwellness, healing & communitysmall business owners & creative journeysgrief, love & personal growthmental health & self-discoverywhat strangers can teach us about being humanChapters:0:00 - Preview1:56 - Show us some love by writing us a review <36:05 - Introducing our first live podcast event9:39 - Tess the jewelry maker finds healing through crystals13:31 - Alex the baker is happy to be alive17:18 - Jacob cries over a serious Steve Carrell19:26 - Neetal the social impact author moves through grief22:53 - Joy the yoga instructor feels seen by her kids26:48 - Chay the therapist holds space for people who look like her34:36 - Lilyanna lives in the present and loves herself first39:00 - Alexa the artist cries about coaching tee ball42:49 - Jem the doula is an open channel for emotions49:16 - OutroReferenced in this episode:GAC Wellness Market organized by GympartyTess from Elevated Gemstones (@elevatedgemstones)Alex from Chipidee Cookies (@chipideecookies)Beautiful Boy (2018) starring Steve Carell and Timothée ChalametNeetal from Innov8social & Pineapple Friends Children's Books (@pineapplefriendsbooks)Joy the yoga instructor (@joykarakas)Chay (@chayteatherapy) from Reconnected Mental Health and Therapin*ySomeone Great (2019) starring Gina RodriguezAlexa from Kurated Kultura (@kuratedkultura & @forlittlealexa)Jem from Birth of the Divine (@birthofthedivine)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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    52 min
  • 052: wolf children, motherhood, & learning to let go | cryable anime with gabe (pt. 2)

    052: wolf children, motherhood, & learning to let go | cryable anime with gabe (pt. 2)
    Jul 28 2026

    This week, we're back with Gabe (@daemoncorps) for part 2 of our cryable anime series.

    Arns takes us through Mamoru Hosoda's 2012 masterpiece Wolf Children, a heartbreaking story following one mother's journey raising two half-human, half-wolf children all on her own. Beneath this single mother's relentless optimism lies a bittersweet understanding: that the greatest gift we can give a loved one isn't just sacrifice, but the freedom to choose who they want to be.

    Note: this is the conclusion of our two-part cryable anime series with Gabe. Check out episode 051 (part 1) for Nins' coverage of 5 Centimeters per Second.

    About our guest: Gabe is a Filipino American, Bay Area-based, self-taught artist. A talented writer, he draws us in with his compelling video essays: some hot takes, others deeply emotional, but all incredibly thoughtful. Visit Gabe's portfolio or follow along on Instagram to learn more about him and his work.

    In this episode:

    • Wolf Children (2012) & Mamoru Hosoda
    • motherhood, identity, & unconditional love
    • learning when to hold on—and when to let go
    • anime as emotional storytelling
    • stories showing the complexity and messiness of parenthood
    • letting go as the ultimate act of trust and love

    Chapters:

    • 0:00: Preview
    • 2:00: Welcome back to Gabe & introducing part 2
    • 7:39: Why Gabe recommended Wolf Children to Arns
    • 10:37: Arns breaks down Wolf Children (extreme spoiler alert!)
    • 29:13: Ame's arc & the soul-crushing ending of Wolf Children
    • 38:41: What does it mean to be a parent?
    • 42:16: The complexity of parenthood in Wolf Children
    • 53:13: Diversify your pop culture
    • 54:39: Gabe's cry rec
    • 58:39: Gift giving & goodbye, Gabe!

    Referenced in this episode:

    • Mamoru Hosoda's 2012 animated film Wolf Children
    • Gabe's YouTube channel (@daemoncorps)
    • Gabe's portfolio
    • Gabe's list of cryable anime

    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.podcast

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    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 h et 2 min
  • 051: 5 centimeters per second & why lingering hope hurts | cryable anime with gabe (pt. 1)

    051: 5 centimeters per second & why lingering hope hurts | cryable anime with gabe (pt. 1)
    Jul 14 2026
    This week, we're joined by Gabe (@daemoncorps), a cartoonist and letterer with "too many opinions on anime," for the first installment of our two-part cryable anime series.Gabe shares his journey re-discovering himself as an artist—including an anime convention horror story that accidentally made him go viral on YouTube—and how he found his authentic voice publishing video essays online.Nins then takes us through 5 Centimeters Per Second, Makoto Shinkai's heartbreaking animated film about first love, distance, timing, and the quiet grief of growing apart. Together, our hosts unpack Shinkai's melancholic storytelling, how nostalgia can become its own kind of heartbreak, and why longing for the past can stop us from living in the present.Note: this is part 1 of 2. Next episode, Arns brings her own anime to sob over. :')About our guest: Gabe is a Filipino American, Bay Area-based, self-taught artist. A talented writer, he draws us in with his compelling video essays: some hot takes, others deeply emotional, but all incredibly thoughtful. Visit Gabe's portfolio or follow along on Instagram to learn more about him and his work.In this episode:creative careers & viral YouTube successanime as emotional storytellingMakoto Shinkai's 5cm/slonging, distance & missed timinggrowing up and accepting changefinding happiness in moving forwardChapters:00:00:00 - Preview00:01:58 - Introducing this week's guest00:05:00 - Welcome, Gabe!00:06:32 - COVID: some people made sourdough, Gabe made a YouTube Channel00:09:03 - Gabe's journey toward making art again00:11:03 - An anime convention horror story that accidentally went viral00:16:21 - When art becomes performing vs. creating00:19:26 - The point of art00:25:43 - Nins' confession about anime00:27:14 - About 5 Centimeters per Second00:49:16 - How we choose to reminisce about the past00:54:29 - Why the ending of 5 cm/s was so emotional01:00:59 - When leaving the past behind *is* the happy ending01:07:25 - Outro: stay tuned for part 2!Referenced in this episode:Gabe's YouTube channel (@daemoncorps)Gabe's portfolio"Michael Brings Pam to Tears at Her Art Show - The Office"Gabe's "Making Art is Hard" YouTube essayGabe's "Drew Pickles is Trash and I Can Prove Why" YouTube essayMakoto Shinkai's 2007 animated film 5 Centimeters Per SecondMakoto Shinkai's Z Kai prep school commercialMakoto Shinkai's "She and Her Cat"Across Time and Space: The Films of Makoto ShinkaiJoin 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 h et 10 min