Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz

Today on Pretty Basic, we are joined by the ICONIC Mel Robbins — best-selling author, motivational powerhouse, and host of one of the top (and we mean TOP) podcasts in the world.

Mel breaks down what the Let Them Theory actually is, how to use it, and how your perception of control might actually be ruling your life. She dives into the million little things you don’t need to hold onto, the daily habits that transf...

We’re fresh out of the theater and giving our honest thoughts on Wicked Part 2 — the moments we loved, the moments we loathed, and everything in between (because you know we’re not holding back).

We’re also spilling on the iconic — and super rare — present we got from the Wicked team that quite literally made us gasp. Plus, Remi shares her full-circle fangirl-turned-friendship moment that proves magic is very real.

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We are BACK with Cal for Part 2 of the honeymoon extravaganza — and this week, Remi and Cal take us through their Korean adventures: from Remi fully fangirling over a pop star on their flight to tracking down the legendary street-market vendor Cal discovered years ago on YouTube.

Cal shares his absolute dream day at a Korean head spa, finally reveals his color analysis results, and dives into the newest trend: body analysis...

Guess who’s BACK and more unhinged than ever? We are finally reunited — Remi fresh off her honeymoon and Alisha fresh off the brand trip she was not invited to… so she just crashed it instead. Cal joins the chaos to help recap everything that’s gone down since we were last together, starting with Remi’s honeymoon in Hawaii including where slowing down was harder than expected, We’re talking: unexpected emergencies, th...

This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, addiction, and heavy mental health topics. Please listen with care or feel free to skip if these topics are triggering for you.

This week’s guest is a Pretty Basic legend in her own right — Alisha’s mom, Chris!

From being told “girls don’t play drums” to booking professional gigs at 15, she’s been proving people wrong since day one. Chris opens up about being adopted ...

This week, Alisha sits down with her new roommate (and actress you definitely know), Greer Grammer! 💕 The two spill all about how they met, their first impressions, and what it’s really like living together. From Greer’s ex breaking up with her just two days before Valentine’s Day and her birthday (ouch 😭) to their shared sense of humor and chaotic energy — this one feels like a true girls’ night in.

Greer opens up about ...

This week, we’re joined by the one and only Thuy 🤍 (and today is her birthday!)

We get real about everything — from growing up Vietnamese in the Bay Area, navigating family expectations, and learning to be proud of who you are… to becoming the first Vietnamese solo artist to perform at Coachella (!!)

We talk about:

The rumors that started at Remi's bachelorette

Cultural pressures + wanting to make your parents proud

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This week, Remi’s going solo and getting real about everything she’s been navigating lately — from where she’s at mentally to how she handles negative comments now versus back in the day. She opens up about her ongoing hormonal journey, gives an update from her latest doctor visit (where she got an ultrasound to actually see what’s going on), and breaks down what PCOS really looks like behind the scenes — physically, emoti...

Straight from New York City, Remi and Cal are catching you up on their recent travels — from their Midwest adventures in Wisconsin (yes, there were cheese curds involved) to the whirlwind reason they’re in NYC right now and their upcoming Honeymoon! 

It was a Midwest wedding weekend that had it all — think: beer you can only get in Wisconsin, a venue fiasco straight out of a rom-com, and yes… a missing wedding gift. Af...

Find out why Remi and Alisha are flying across the country! ✈️ Between reflecting on the wildest parts of this new PB era, they’re catching you up on everything — from Remi’s upcoming honeymoon plans to Alisha’s house literally looking like a crime scene.

Plus, the girls go down a very unexpected rabbit hole about the science of sunsets, spiral over Wicked conspiracies, and even call Cal in for a very important question. Oh...

We’re back with a classic Pretty Basic girl chat! 💕 This week, we’re catching you up on what we’ve been up to lately. Alisha gets nostalgic about how Stacie Orrico was her Britney Spears, opens up about resisting those temporary highs, and reminds us all to just breathe (literally and figuratively). Meanwhile, Remi has her ultimate fangirl moment over Katseye, finally finishes Scandal and shares her thoughts, and gets rea...

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...

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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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. 

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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...

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 rea...

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 kno...

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 he...

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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 parent...