

Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz
Dear Media
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!
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Jan 3, 2024 • 50min
Holiday Replay 2023 - Remi Got A Boyfriend?!
WARNING: OUR VOICES. This episode was recorded in August 2019 and we were so little and thought we had it all figured out. Oh man were we wrong. Four-and-a-half years, a pandemic, and an engagement later, we get to listen to this episode and cringe with all of you. Picture this – the summer of Remi has just ended and she officially announces that she is dating Cal. Alisha has just returned from a family trip and she reflects on her relationship with food and her body image. Here’s to growing up together. We hope you enjoy our last episode of Season 5 and we’ll see you for the premiere of Season 6 on 1/31!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Download Hinge and find someone worth deleting the app for!Drinkag1.com/prettybasic for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Stitchfix.com/prettybasic for 25% off when you keep everything in your fixMacys.com code GIFT to shop and save today!Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 9min
Fertility Struggles + Working On Our Friendship (2023 RECAP)
On this episode, the hosts discuss their friendship, 2024 goals, dealing with hate comments, not letting jobs define them, fertility struggles including PCOS and Ozempic. They get emotional and open up about personal experiences, shedding a few tears along the way.

Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 12min
Million Dollar Lawsuit + We Almost Burned Remi’s House Down
This season is coming to a close and we want this episode be a reminder to champion for yourself. We share the most valuable lessons of our 20s and the craziest health-scare stories that will make your BLOOD BOIL. On top of that, we finally address Alisha’s peach cobbler and how it almost set Remi’s house on fire after a night of smoked meats and Spirited Away. Let’s just say we were definitely HIGH on life. Tune in!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Macys.com code GIFT to shop for your family this season and save today!Download Hinge and find someone worth deleting the app for!Storyworth.com/prettybasic to save $10 on your first purchaseVEGAMOUR.com/PRETTYBASIC code PRETTYBASIC for 20% off your first orderProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 5min
VLOGMAS DRAMA!!! Remi Got SCAMMED
As you know, we are in the thick of Vlogmas right now, and being as holly and jolly as we can. In this episode, Remi shares the tea on being SCAMMED out if her Vlogmas intro and Alisha unpacks the pressure of rising to the occasion for her 10th vlogmas EVER. The girls also take us on a trip down memory lane and discuss their favorite toys as children. Did they shoutout yours in the episode? Let us know in the comments below!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Download Hinge and find someone worth deleting the app for!Ensure your next purchase is the real deal. Visit eBay.com for termsVisit macys.com/giftfinder for your holiday and hosting needsThe Fits Everybody collection and more perfect fitness essentials are available now at SKIMS.com Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75!drinkAG1.com/prettybasic for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchaseProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 2min
Did I Finish??: Sex Talk, Toys, Orgasms, + One Night Stands
Is this thing on?? In this TMI girl chat episode, we are talking about sex. You know here at PB we like to keep things PG-13, but we are letting our hair down for all the girlies out there who want to know how we feel about hookups, spicing things up in the bedroom, and shaving down there. Want to join in on the conversation? Follow us at @prettybasicofficial and keep an eye out on our stories. Also, make sure to tune in our vlog channels because it is officially VLOGMAS!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code PRETTYBASIC at LumeDeodorant.com #lumepodEnsure your next purchase is the real deal. Visit eBay.com for termsDownload Hinge and find someone worth deleting the app for!Oakessentials.com code PRETTYBASIC for 15% off your first orderGo to Rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app - your cash back adds up!Visit https://www.macys.com/ to refresh your winter wardrobeProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 1min
Plastic Surgery Nightmare + We Were On TV (STORYTIME)
Now that the SAG AFTRA strike is over, we are finally sharing our storytime of us on the show GROWNISH! Yes, we were on television everyone and we are finally addressing Alisha’s outfit. This was previously recorded in July and we are so happy to be sharing this moment with you all!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:VEGAMOUR.com/PRETTYBASIC code PRETTYBASIC for the best deals on all their productsDownload the Drizly app or go to Drizly.com - must be 21+Ensure your next purchase is the real deal. Visit eBay.com for termsVisit macys.com/giftfinder for your hosting needsGoto HelloFresh.com/basicfree code basicfree for free breakfast for lifeProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 24min
Kelsey Kreppel Tell-All: Married Life with Cody + Becoming A Mom
Gather around friends – Kelsey Kreppel is in the STUDIO *finally*! The glowing mom-to-be gives wedding advice to Remi, unpacks married life with Cody Ko, and shares how she hopes to navigate her career while respecting her child’s privacy. This pod swap is nothing short of endearing and insightful. Make sure to tune in to our Circle Time episode on 11/23 (filmed in the PB studio eeeep)! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:For all of the Macy’s Parade details check out macys.com/paradeGo to Rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app - your cash back adds up!Storyworth.com/prettybasic to save $10 on your first purchaseEnsure your next purchase is the real deal. Visit eBay.com for termsDownload the Drizly app or go to Drizly.com Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 18min
Childhood BFF Exposes Our Craziest Stories
You may recognize today’s special guest from our vlogs, but in case not, we would like to introduce you to the bold and beautiful, Ryan “Murph” Murphy. Ever since Murph and Remi locked eyes in their 2nd grade classroom, it was love at first sight. Murph dishes on: his most feral memories with Remi and Alisha throughout the years, his experience on coming out and living his best life, and how to work with some of your favorite brands. This wholesome (or should we say wh0resome episode) is truly one for the books! Don’t miss it :) Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Download the Drizly app or go to Drizly.com Ensure your next purchase is the real deal. Visit eBay.com for termsVisit macys.com for your Thanksgiving needsThe Fits Everybody collection and more perfect fitess entials are available now at SKIMS.com Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75!Oakessentials.com code PRETTYBASIC for 15% off your first orderGo to Rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app - your cash back adds up!Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 7min
Remi’s Wedding Planning Disaster + She Married The Wrong Guy
The hosts talk about dreams related to weddings and relationships, including dreams about marrying the wrong person. They also discuss their experiences with lucid dreaming and share their dreams about pregnancy. They talk about the challenges of finding a wedding dress that fits well and express their concerns about feeling incredible on their wedding day. They discuss their gratitude towards someone who supported them in their first brand deal and share how dishwashers have changed their lives. They also discuss the expensive cost of college textbooks and reminisce about carrying heavy backpacks full of textbooks in middle school.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 2min
Alisha The Fiancé Stealer and Remi The Witch - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
What happens when two of the baddest witches in the Emerald City start a podcast? Well… This. To celebrate Pretty Basic’s 5th birthday, we filmed our first ever Halloween special!! In today’s episode, we rank our favorite costumes ever and share some of our favorite (and traumatizing) Halloween stories like the nostalgic witches we are. SPOILER ALERT: We didn’t sing for once – consider it a holiday miracle. Tune in!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Ensure your next purchase is the real deal. Visit eBay.com for termsBetterhelp.com/basic to get 10% off your first monthVEGAMOUR.com/PRETTYBASIC code PRETTYBASIC for 20% offProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.