
Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz
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!
Latest episodes

Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 1min
Hooking Up With Your Best Friend's BF?!
You’re in for a fun episode of PB this week. Remi and Alisha talk about the phenomenon of faking/staging moments on their YT channels back in the day, check in on Alisha’s dating journey, dish a stumbling BC (Before Cal) story, and of course delve into some Pretty Pop Culture. Don’t miss it!
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Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
How To Not Get Invited On An Influencer Brand Trip
The girlies are back in the studio together and they’re fresh off of the plane from their influencer brand trip to Puglia, Italy with NARS cosmetics. They’re talking highs and lows of their trip, including Remi almost being FORBIDDEN from leaving Italy. Tune in!!
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Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 2min
REMI SOLO: Letting Go of Feelings For Someone Else
This week’s episode of Pretty Basic is a therapeutic session with the internet’s favorite big sister, Remi!!!! Settle in and listen to Remi talk about becoming an auntie, PCOS, imposter syndrome, people pleasing, and so much more! Don’t miss this very special solo episode.
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Jun 14, 2023 • 44min
What You Don’t Know About Madison Beer!! TELL-ALL PART TWO
Get ready for part two of our episode with the incredible, Madison Beer! Join us for the longest and most fun outro ever where the girls chat all things Marvel, her favorite movies, and of course... more food! And ICYMI, part one with our bestie, Madison, is already available on all platforms.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 60min
Madison Beer Tell-All *PART ONE*
After a raucous and amazing 2-hour recording session, the long-awaited episode with our new bff, Madison Beer, is here!! The girls chat about everything from Madison's new book and new music, to touring, dating, and her McDonald's order. This fun, unhinged, and upbeat interview will be continued on 6/14 so stay tuned...
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May 31, 2023 • 55min
ALISHA SOLO: Living With Depression + Anxiety
Alisha's solo episode is finally here. In a mental-health oriented episode, Alisha checks in--how are you really?? She also updates us on her mental health journey and shares tips on how she has coped and managed the hills and valleys of her emotional life.
Pretty Basic listeners, we're interested in your answers! Leave your responses to the below prompts in the comments! Muah! xx
Comment Prompts: What are three things that you are grateful for? Where do you see yourself in five years?
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May 24, 2023 • 1h 11min
We're Not Ready To Be Parents...
Hi PB listeners, your besties are back in the "stu" and as delulu as EVER!! Get ready for a very unhinged convo fueled by severe sleep deprivation. The girls get into everything from what their first meals would be after giving birth to Alisha's commitment issues! As always, this episode is a very fun time. Tune in, besties!
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May 17, 2023 • 1h 18min
Where Our Relationship's At... 4 Years Later
This week on PB, our honorary co-host, Cal, is back in the studio. After a 2-week-long trip to Japan, Remi and Cal are here in the studio to recap the trip and answer your burning questions about their relationship and where they currently stand 4 years in. Tune in!
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May 10, 2023 • 1h 15min
Growing Up In An Asian Household + Dropping Out Of College
Pretty Basic is kicking this week off with part II of the Sibling Series with Remi’s younger brother, Shane! Remi’s a soon-to-be Aunt and Shane’s a soon-to-be Dad; they both reflect on how they were raised and how they want to raise their own children. They recount their troublemaker eras—from scheming to hide their report cards and homework, to dropping out of school and admitting their mom may have been right about some things. This is another lovely installment of PB!!!
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May 3, 2023 • 53min
Growing Up Religious: Purity Culture, Toxic Churches + Sexuality
Get ready for the first installment of the two part Siblings Series. This week, we have the co-host of Unsolicited Advice podcast and Alisha's big sister, Ashley. They de-brief everything from prom regrets and first kisses to unpacking their religious trauma and growing up Christian. Don’t forget to tune in to part 2 on 5/10 to hear from Shane Cruz, Remi's younger brother.
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