brb crying

angela non (nins) & ariana kempis (arns)

brb crying is a weekly podcast hosted by angela non (nins) and ariana kempis (arns), two thirty-something teenagers who love to talk, cry, and talk about what made them cry. join us as we dive into what moves us 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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025: truth sea-ker / sister, sister

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02/25/25 • 57 min

Arns wonders how far we'll go to seek our truth through Disney's Moana. Nins reflects on sisterly love through "Marigolds" by Andrea Bejar.

0:00 - Intro
5:04 - Giveaway reminder
6:31 - Arns: Moana
29:21 - Nins: "Marigolds" by Andrea Bejar
55:18 - Outro

Referenced in this episode:

Disney's Moana (Disney+)
"I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)"
"Marigolds" by Andrea Bejar: Spotify and Official Music Video
"Tigre GEM: Global Emerging Musician, Andrea Bejar" by Camille Austin for Tigre Sounds
"Cancion dedicada a mi hermana y recuerdos especiales": Andrea Bejar's TikTok on dedicating "Marigolds" to her sister

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023: boring is lucky / dramione girlies wya

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02/11/25 • 54 min

In this Valentine's Day Special, Arns yearns for a simple kind of love through "Seed of a Seed" by Haley Heynderickx. Nins suffers and flies while reading Draco Malfoy & the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare.
0:00 - Intro
3:56 - Arns: Seed of a Seed
23:22 - Nins: Dramione fanfic
52:27 - Outro

Referenced in this episode:

"Seed of a Seed" by Haley Heynderickx
About page on Haley Heynderickx's website
eTown podcast episode ft. Haley Heynderickx
NPR Music Live Sessions bio on Haley Heynderickx
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare (Archive of Our Own)

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05/20/24 • 0 min

If there are three things Angela Non and Ariana Kempis know how to do, it’s laugh, cry, and laugh about crying. Join us as we explore our emotions and discuss what moves us to tears in the heartfelt-yet-unserious way only two lifelong best friends can.

006: bye, b**b milk / simply the schitt

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06/25/24 • 48 min

Ariana laments the end of her breastfeeding journey and Angela celebrates LGBTQ representation in sitcom Schitt's Creek.
Referenced in this episode:

Schitt's Creek: The Guardian article by Michael Cragg; NYT Article by Lara Zarum; Real Mama Bears letter

0:00 - Introduction
3:58 - Ariana: ending breastfeeding
20:58 - Angela: Schitt's Creek
Content warning: breastfeeding

010: puppy love / life's a blur

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07/23/24 • 50 min

Ariana misses her puppy Cosmo and Angela uncovers a deeper meaning behind "Blurry" by JP Saxe.
Content warning: pet loss, grief, anxiety, depression
Referenced in this episode:

The Line of Best Fit interview with JP Saxe by Jen Long
Atwood Magazine interview with JP Saxe by Luke Pettican
7 Questions for JP Saxe video

0:00 - Intro
3:42 - Ariana: missing Cosmo
26:08 - Angela: "Blurry" by JP Saxe

s2 sob stories

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11/26/24 • 34 min

In a super special bonus episode, Nins & Arns share listener sob stories from season 2—featuring The Lord of the Rings, ghosts, park bench plaques, & more.
Content warning: child loss, pet loss
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - Announcements (Apple Podcasts feature, s2 ending)
5:00 - Sob stories
31:08 - Outro

Referenced in this episode:

"My Friends, You Bow to No One": scene from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao (2015): Philippine National Anthem performance

016: fools don't rush in / my imaginary friend

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10/22/24 • 57 min

Arns relives the sheer terror of falling in love through "Beyond" by Leon Bridges. Nins pays a visit to an old friend: Steve from Blue's Clues.
0:00 - Intro
5:05 - Announcements: crying is self-care, merch, spooky sobs
8:05 - Sob story: Schitt's Creek
13:21 - Arns: "Beyond" by Leon Bridges
32:02 - Nins: Steve from Blue's Clues
55:27 - Outro
Referenced in this episode:

Lyrics & meaning of "Beyond" by Leon Bridges on Genius
The Great Discontent interview with Leon Bridges by Tina Essmaker
Nick Jr tweet & video
Steve Burns TikTok
"Educational Television is not an Oxymoron" by Daniel R. Anderson
Behind the Clues: 10 Years with Blue documentary
"'Blue's Clues' Returns, and Silence is Still the Star" NYT Article by Katrina Onstad
Steve Burns Variety Interview

013: earth is hard / soap commercials

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10/01/24 • 55 min

Nins guides us through reincarnation and the afterlife as revealed through Journey of Souls by Dr. Michael Newton. Arns examines short film Dove Real Beauty Sketches through an ethnic lens.
Referenced in this episode:

Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives by Dr. Michael Newton, PhD
Dove Real Beauty Sketches (short version)
Dove Real Beauty Sketches (extended version)
Google case study on Dove

0:00 - Intro
2:23 - Nins: Journey of Souls
37:56 - Arns: Dove Real Beauty Sketches
53:30 - Outro

011: dads on vacation / a bridgerton (sob) story

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09/17/24 • 55 min

We're back! Nins discovers a universal truth through the help of her safari guide. Arns reminds us that love is a choice through mini series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story". (Plus: sign up for our newsletter!!!)
Content warning: mental illness
Referenced in this episode:

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix)

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0:00 - Intro
7:55 - Announcement: sign up for our newsletter!!!
9:47 - Nins: Safari
33:27 - Arns: Queen Charlotte

012: LDR / fake a** moms

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09/24/24 • 49 min

Arns lets herself wallow in sadness about long-distance loved ones. Nins is touched by Letters from Mom in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Referenced in this episode:

Animal Crossing Context & History (National Videogame Museum)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Wikipedia)
Parents/Letters (Nookipedia)
"Letters From My Dead Mom in Animal Crossing" (Modern Loss)

0:00 - Intro
7:32 - Arns: long distance
25:53 - Nins: Animal Crossing
47:32 - Outro

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How many episodes does brb crying have?

brb crying currently has 29 episodes available.

What topics does brb crying cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Light Hearted, Personal Journals, Comedy, Podcasts and Laugh.

What is the most popular episode on brb crying?

The episode title '015: hammy pt 2 / death to our 20s' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on brb crying?

The average episode length on brb crying is 48 minutes.

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Episodes of brb crying are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of brb crying?

The first episode of brb crying was released on May 20, 2024.

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angela non (nins) & ariana kempis (arns)

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