Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz

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Pretty Basic Goes to College Sep 24, 2025

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Pretty Basic Wednesday is BACK! This week, Alisha opens up about her mental health and what really happened behind her recent breakdown. Between the crime-scene vibes at home and her much-needed social media detox, she’s picked up some new habits and discovered the art of romanticizing her life. Meanwhile… SCHOOLISHA RETURNS, but this time at Remi’s alma mater, UCR, and suddenly we’re living our best 21 Jump Street x House Bunny lives. From sneaking around campus to the absolute madness of PR hour, it was simply iconic.

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Taking the Break We Didn’t Know We Needed Sep 17, 2025

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Another Pretty Basic Wednesday is hereee! Remi kicks things off with a story regarding the insane reason a random stranger was yelling at her. We share about how we found out Tate McRae was actually an OG Alisha Marie fan and Alisha opens up about why she’s taking a social media break, how her mental health has been and the ways ADHD has been playing into her mindset lately.

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Miami Drama & Traveling Nightmare Sep 10, 2025

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Another Pretty Basic Wednesday is here — and this week we cover everything from glam essentials (nails, spray tans, and even The Secret Life of Mormon Wives) to sharing some of our favorite memories from our Atlanta trip —plus a few wild stories we forgot to share from Miami. We dive (almost literally) into our aquarium adventure, Remi’s shockingly unexpected favorite animal, yes, getting kicked out of a restaurant.

Plus, Remi spills on her airplane food poisoning saga and we discuss the world of YouTube—kids’ content, family vloggers, and the rise (and fall?) of couples channels. And of course… the question everyone wants to know: will we ever see a Cal & Remi channel?

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When He’s Emotionally Unavailable & The Pressure of Timelines Sep 09, 2025

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Another bonus episode coming at cha (because you guys keep asking for more PB 💕). This week we’re tackling all the juicy, messy, and real questions you sent in. From situationships who body shame but keep you hooked, to PCOS and the struggle of balancing hormones, stress and infertility —we’re covering it all. We get into dating older men (and big age gaps 👀), emotionally unavailable guys with mixed signals, divorced single moms, and whether that summer fling is worth your time.

Plus: advice for someone who’s never had a boyfriend and navigating body insecurities when you feel like you’re just being used. We’ll also talk about the pressure of timelines, staying open to what’s coming into your life, and even give some bride-to-be advice for a listener planning her August 2026 wedding.

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Does Size Really Matter? Sep 05, 2025

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This week on Pretty Basic we’re getting real about sex with special guests Dr. Cory Pedersen (founder of Orgasm Lab) and Amanda Champion (lead researcher).

From the psychology behind dick pics (including the recent one Alisha got 👀), to the orgasm gap, to the myths and taboos we all grew up with—nothing is off-limits. We talk about why men send them in the first place, how sexting plays into relationships, and what it really means for intimacy. The conversation also dives into the under-education of anatomy, where female nerve endings actually are, the truth about “size,” and how penis-centric masculinity ties into sexism and narcissism.

And yes, we’re covering it all—from frequency of sex, to toys in the bedroom, to nipple-gasms and the many different ways women can orgasm.

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Alisha Confronts Her Fear Of Dating Sep 03, 2025

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This week’s Pretty Basic is giving exclusive tea and a little bit of therapy. 👀 Alisha may or may not have been the whistleblower on Taylor Swift’s engagement (oops). She’s also in the middle of a real-life love triangle (yes, really), questioning long-distance relationships, and wondering if she’s… a f**boy? We’re exposing her avoidant attachment style, the signs from God she may or may not have received, and why not knowing hurts more than heartbreak itself.

Meanwhile, Remi spills on her big Nickelodeon animated debut (!!), and the girls recap their wild weekend in Miami—think drag brunch, yacht days, and plenty of chaos. Oh, and BTW… a major rebrand is happening. Say goodbye to “Alisha Marie” and hello to just “Alisha.” (Sooo sophisticated.)

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Remi Gets Real About Pregnancy Timeline, PCOS + More! Aug 27, 2025

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This week on Pretty Basic, it’s just you and Remi — and she’s answering it all. From updates on her PCOS journey and pregnancy timeline with Cal, to how marriage has shifted her life and even the secrets she’s been keeping, nothing’s off the table.

She opens up about self-esteem before and after her weight loss, whether she’d ever quit her vlog channel, and what’s next in her brand refresh. Plus: wedding regrets (and her perfume pick), short-term goals, decompressing rituals, her hair extension adventures, and yes… her thoughts on ZALISHA.

If you’ve ever wondered about the future of Cooking with Remi, whether she’d vlog her kids, or if a book tour might be in the cards, this is the episode you’ll want to sit down with a snack and get comfy for.

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Controlling Boyfriends & Mother-in-Laws Aug 22, 2025

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Need some unfiltered big sis energy in your life? This one’s for you.

This week, we’re tackling your juiciest submissions — from not having a “true” best friend in your 20s, to the boyfriend who doesn’t want his girlfriend drinking, to what it’s really like moving out of your parents’ house at 30. Oh, and of course… the mother-in-law drama you know we had thoughts on. 👀 It’s advice time — Pretty Basic style.

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Alisha’s BIG Secret + Conspiracy Theories! Aug 20, 2025

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This week on Pretty Basic, things get wildly random (in the best way 👀). Alisha drops a major surprise… and the backstory behind it that you won’t believe. Remi reveals who her very first cookbook customer was, what bizarre black-market item she’s tempted to buy, and how her dogs act out for attention. The girls also go down a spiral of conspiracy theories, share what they’re most excited for on their Miami + Atlanta trip, and of course—Alisha explains the ridiculous reason she got demonetized (and why she’s kind of proud of it).

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Remi + Cal’s Life Changing News!! Aug 13, 2025

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This week on Pretty Basic, Remi is joined by none other than Cal — and the two are finally dropping the HUGE NEWS they’ve been keeping a secret… and no, it’s not just that Remi is announcing her brand-new cookbook, Let’s Get Cooking! 🍳

For the first time ever on the podcast, they’re spilling a major secret they’ve been hiding for months. Plus, Cal is back for round two of your juiciest Q’s for Men (you guys loved the first one!) — from how he knew he was ready to propose, to the age-old mystery of why guys string girls along, to whether it’s actually possible to be just friends with a guy, and… are guys just bad texters? 👀

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