Emily to Gremily

A tequila espresso martini with a tequila twist sounds like a fun bit, but it turns into the kind of conversation that sneaks up on you: how to spot real green flags, how to build a life that fits your brain, and how to keep your boundaries when the world keeps testing them. Jackie is back after a long gap, and she brings updates that actually matter: she met her partner on Bumble, they’re still together, and one sentence on a first date told her everything she needed to know about toxic masculinity and emotional maturity.

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A hungover brunch date that ends in a parking lot disaster. A first date that turns into a literal traffic accident because someone just HAD to grab a dropped lip balm. If you’ve ever needed proof that dating apps can feel like improv comedy with real consequences, this one delivers.

I’m celebrating my birthday and kicking off the August Leo series with a Raspberry Vodka Spritz and a full, classic format: Gremlin Stories, Gremlin Guidance, and Gremlin Gossip. We read two “worst date” submissions that start as relatable online dating chaos and escalate into the kind of...

Our first remote recording kicks off the July pop culture catch-up with a new goal: less rambling, more structure, and a clearer run through what’s actually taking over our screens. We’re still us though, so yes, there are pina coladas, behind-the-scenes setup chaos, and the honest truth that most of our communication happens through TikToks we send at unhealthy speed.

We start where we live: social media. We break down what we’re loving and hating on the TikTok algorithm right now, from the AI fruit videos that feel like a cursed internet experiment to the tr...

One wrong Snapchat can ruin a date in seconds and somehow that’s not even the wildest moment here. I’m sipping a raspberry vodka spritz and reading listener submissions that bounce between laugh-out-loud cringe, real-life fear, and the kind of gossip that makes you pause and ask, “What would I do?” If you like story-driven comedy with sharp takes, you’re in the right place.

We start with Gremlin Stories: a college party bathroom fiasco that’s equal parts gross and iconic, followed by a jaw-dropping “first lobster” experience that turns into a terrifying discovery of a shellfish alle...

You know that split second when you see something you can’t unsee and your stomach drops, because telling the truth might blow up someone’s whole life? We’re starting there, with an anonymous listener who swears she saw her best friend’s fiancé kiss another woman at a train station, only to get hit with the worst kind of denial: accusations, name-calling, and a friendship suddenly on ice. We talk through what you can do next when you don’t have “proof,” how to pull in a mutual friend without turning it into a witch hunt, and how to protect...

A pop culture recap shouldn’t feel like homework, it should feel like texting your funniest friend after one drink too many. We’re doing our first June pop culture roundup with Jay back on the mic, and yes, we start exactly where we always start: questionable tequila choices, personal updates, and a surprise confession that turns into an argument about whether a grown adult can refuse training wheels and still expect progress.

From there, we get into the real chaos of modern dating and dating apps. We talk Hinge matches, IRL bar encounters, online dating safety inst...

He brought his mom to the breakup dinner. She sat behind the table like a coach, then swooped in to physically collect her 26-year-old son when things didn’t go his way. That story alone is worth the listen, but it’s just the closer on a full lineup of worst breakup stories from listeners who have truly been through it.

We start with my post-Vegas reset routine and then jump straight into the chaos: dating a neighbor who won’t take no for an answer, revenge-loud hookups through the walls, and the very real reality of feelin...

A shy crush, one reckless wish, and a horror movie that’s way too good to forget. Robert’s back with me, and our night out watching Obsession sparks a real conversation about what happens when people refuse to say the obvious thing out loud, then act surprised when everything spirals. We keep it spoiler-free, but we do pull the thread on insecurity, “having game,” and why direct communication is the least scary option.

Then we dive into a full round of Gremlin Guidance relationship advice, starting with a question that always gets people fired up: is it toxic...

A lemon drop martini, a full inbox, and absolutely no chill. We’re reading listener submissions that go from “I can’t believe that happened” to “I would move countries,” starting with a road trip to Zion that gets derailed by an IBS emergency. If you’ve ever had your body betray you at the worst possible moment, you’ll feel seen.

Next, we dig into dating red flags with a dinner date that turns creepy when a guy tries to pitch an explicit fantasy. We talk through the whiplash of realizing you’re not on a normal date anymor...

A pineapple margarita is on deck, and the gremlin hotline is fully open. We start with two listener stories that hit opposite ends of the chaos spectrum: one woman is laser-focused on ending up in a hot guy’s bed until she realizes the entire cast of Disney will be judging the moment. Then we slide into a brutal hangover reveal when heartbreak and alcohol combine into a flood of Instagram messages.

Gremlin Guidance gets real and surprisingly nuanced. One listener asks whether it’s normal to feel relieved when her husband goes out of town and she...

A strawberry margarita that’s a little too strong sets the tone, and then we get right into the kind of listener-submitted chaos that makes this show addictive: the funny stuff, the mortifying stuff, and the surprisingly tender stuff you only tell when you trust the room. We read a story about a visiting mom who accidentally eats weed gummies instead of melatonin and spends the night convinced the bed is floating.

From there, things get painfully human with our first poop-themed submission: a genuinely great date that ends in a gas station parking lot when someone do...

A first date is already awkward, but getting a message from his mother on Instagram because you didn’t text him back is a whole different genre of alarm bell. I’m sipping white wine and catching you up on a few podcast updates, including why last week’s upload didn’t happen, why Robert’s guest episode had frustrating audio on streaming, and why YouTube had the clean version.

Then we get into a full lineup of Gremlin Stories, Gremlin Guidance, and Gremlin Gossip. We’re talking “mama’s boy” boundary chaos, a wedding hookup that spirals into morni...

A single phone call can rewrite your whole week, and that’s exactly what happened here. We’re dropping a quick, honest update instead of a full release because an unexpected, exciting, life-changing call came in and demanded the one thing we couldn’t fake: time. Recording, turning around an edit, and publishing something we’d actually be proud of just wasn’t possible on this timeline, and we’d rather be transparent than rush a low-quality upload.

We also don’t want you guessing, so here’s the plan. A brand new episode lands next Tuesday, and it’s already...

He won’t say “I love you,” his best friend admits he can’t stand you, and your blind date disappears into the bathroom like a magic trick gone wrong. We sit down with Robert (still proudly incognito) to answer your Gremlin Guidance relationship questions with a blunt male perspective and the kind of honesty that’s actually useful when you’re spiraling at 2 a.m.

We dig into the hard stuff: how long is “too long” to wait for commitment words, what to do when you feel like you’re putting in more effort than your partner, and how t...

Someone answers a phone call mid-hookup, purrs “Hi mommy,” and then acts like nothing happened. That’s the kind of gremlin energy we’re dealing with today, and it only gets wilder from there.

We start lighter with our Drink of the Week: a frozen-fruit mango margarita that proves you can make a legit cocktail with what you already have, even if tequila is not your best friend.

After that, we dig into Gremlin Stories that feel pulled from the group chat: a perfectly nostalgic 2012 county fair date that ends in a vomit, a dating app sals...

You can feel the hangover through the speaker when the first story hits: a birthday night out ends with a phone ringing that isn’t even the right phone, followed by a frantic stranger who has tracked her device straight to the front of the house. We laugh, we cringe, and we talk about the weird little ways drunk brains try to “help” us, including my own cursed habit of hiding my possessions from myself and turning the next morning into a scavenger hunt.

Then we swing into peak destination-wedding chaos: five days in Mexico, lots of tequil...

One vodka shot turned into a full-on recording disaster, a mini cry, and a missed upload and it humbled me fast. I’m back with a Dirty Shirley, the real story of what happened after I finished 75 Hard, and the line I’m drawing now: cocktails are fine, but shots are not my friend anymore.

I also finally answer the questions you’ve been emailing about my 75 Hard experience: what I loved about the routine and structure, what I hated about the lack of freedom, and what actually made the challenge hard. I get into the practical stuff...

One year ago, I hit record with shaky nerves, a rough setup, and a very different plan for what this show was “supposed” to be. Now I’m celebrating the Emily to Gremily one-year anniversary by answering your listener questions and telling the real story of how the podcast came to life, including the setbacks, the rebrand, and the moment I realized a solo podcast with full creative control was actually the best version of the idea.

We get into the behind-the-scenes details people don’t talk about enough: how much editing goes into a single episode, why a bl...

A first date is basically a tiny audition for trust, and these stories prove how fast things can go off the rails. I’m coming to you on a mocktail (75 Hard is in the final countdown), then I open up a five-page doc of listener-submitted worst first dates that range from painfully awkward to genuinely scary.

We get everything: a grocery store meet-cute that turns into a surprise showdown at the ex’s workplace, a dinner date interrupted by a mom who will not stop calling and FaceTiming, and a Tinder “Netflix and chill” that ends with a phone...

A stranger is yelling in the grocery store. Someone in line cannot afford their total. You spot food in someone’s teeth and suddenly you are trapped in a tiny social moral crisis. We take your WWGD submissions and answer them the way we actually live, with real boundaries, real opinions, and zero interest in playing perfect.

Then we get into the heavier stuff: dating red flags and relationship trust. What happens when you find out a boyfriend has kids he never told you about? What do you do when you are dating someone who is also da...

Ever had a night out turn into a legend you can’t believe is yours? We’re back from a two-week break and diving straight into pure Gremlin energy: five listener stories that ricochet from accidental break-ins to disastrous dates, unhinged dinner parties, and an unforgettable meet-cute born from tears.

First, a late-night hookup goes off the rails when identical condo doors and moonlight confusion lead to walking into the wrong home. We unpack the gut-drop moment that follows, the importance of locking sliding doors, and the tiny safety rituals that keep city living sane. Then, we hit...

A same-day edit, a sparkling water that lied to my eyes, and a studio torn apart, somehow it all adds up to one of our most honest rides yet. I pull back the curtain on my DIY workflow, sprinting from record to release while my gear migrates left and my timer disappears. Then we pivot into Lunar New Year rituals: deep-cleaning, no knives, soup prepped ahead, and the hair rule that put my much-needed chop on pause. I’m sitting on a ponytail ready for donation and choosing patience (and a curling iron) over impulse, hoping for an even bi...

Ever had a night so chaotic it turned into your favorite story? We kick off with two Gremlin Stories that prove messy moments can rewrite your life. First up: a listener’s karaoke-fueled meet-cute that starts with couch naps and neighbor complaints and ends as a wedding dance to Don’t Stop Believin’. It’s goofy, tender, and exactly the kind of imperfect joy that keeps us singing along. Then we pivot to a high-anxiety misread: a loud crash, moans in the hallway, a barricaded bedroom, and a roommate who actually needed help. It’s funny and sobering enough to remind...

A tech spiral, a cherry Alani in a martini glass, and one hard pivot into the stories that make your pulse quicken. After losing days of footage and wrestling with a stubborn hard drive, we lean into a theme that kept surfacing all week: control what you can, and listen when your body says run. That thread connects every beat here, from a late-night parking lot encounter paid in “winning lottery tickets,” to the moment a hotel stranger somehow knew a room number he shouldn’t, to the sprint for a deadbolt with footsteps closing in.

We unpack...

A voice outside calls your name with your mother’s tone, except she’s gone. That’s the chill that anchors this spooky, story-driven episode where we gather listener tales of ghosts, mimics, and the uncanny details that make hair stand up: jasmine perfume before a phone call, a window that lowers itself without wind, footsteps by the glass, and a 3 a.m. shadow that sprints from the corner to the bed. I share my own nightclub encounter too, the one that had me marching to the office only to be met with raised eyebrows and a security guard’s smirk...

A burnt tongue, Nana’s mug, and a late start to 75 Hard set the tone for a raw, honest ride that moves from discipline to empathy to unflinching truth. I share why I pushed my kickoff a few days, the uphill walk that humbled me on the way to Trader Joe’s, and how filming daily vlogs while running this show is its own endurance sport. No cocktails for a while, just tea, home-cooked meals, water by the gallon, and Pilates that left me gasping. It’s not pretty, but it’s progress you can feel.

Then we dive...

A spilled pear martini, a rebellious mic, and a promise to do hard things anyway. That’s where we start before leaning into wins that feel personal: a year-end wrap that shows this scrappy show now streams across 17 countries and 131 cities. Those analytics aren’t vanity, they’re fuel, and they set the tone for a bigger commitment: a tailored 75 Hard that prioritizes discipline without denying real life.

We walk through the original rules and the honest edits: no alcohol, all meals cooked at home, two 45-minute workouts Monday to Friday with a lighter Saturday and a true r...

Ready to turn page one of 2026 with a little sparkle and a lot of honesty? I’m clinking Martinelli’s and mapping out what a realistic reset looks like: maybe Dry January, maybe a customized 75 Hard, definitely not perfection theater. I share why I started Emily to Gremily, how our three segments, Stories, Guidance, and Gossip, create a safe, funny, and unfiltered space for messy moments, hard questions, and the relief of being seen.

We revisit the meaning behind the name and then jump into New Year rituals that tie intention to action. Grapes, lentils, and the 12 Nigh...

The days between Christmas and New Year’s turn hazy, so we leaned into the coziness, poured some sparkling cider, and told the truth about a wild, formative year. We start with circle backs—fixing a TV rec after a focused rewatch of Welcome to Derry, celebrating a listener’s holiday engagement, and unpacking a rideshare scare that raised real questions about safety, intuition, and how women navigate cities. It’s candid, grounded, and a reminder that paying attention changes everything.

Then we zoom out. 2025 felt like a Year of the Snake: shedding old habits, setting boundaries, and choo...

A tart holiday margarita set the tone, but the real kick comes from candor: a chaotic building alarm test, an unplanned two-week break, and a reset that chooses grace over guilt. From there, we tap into the heart of this show, community, curiosity, and the courage to say the quiet part out loud.

We start with your requests: more true crime, more ghost stories, and a promise to build an episode around your scariest submissions. Then we laugh (and side-eye) our way through a list of icks, from public speakerphone theatrics to performative thirst traps that turn...

A roof full of hammering, a boyfriend guest segment derailed, and a midnight deadline set the scene for one of our most honest solos yet. I hit record anyway and invite you into the real behind-the-scenes: holiday overwhelm, schedule triage, and why staying consistent sometimes means embracing the mess.

We start with two listener Gremlin stories that prove comedy is just catastrophe plus timing. Raquel’s half-finished Hades makeup collides with an apartment inspection, while Candice’s hot pink surprise reappears courtesy of professional cleaners. I share my own near-disaster from a move and pull out practical take...

WARNING: This episode is unhinged as we were extremely hungover and decided to rally.

Hungover honesty meets producer mode, and the contrast is the point. We open with tequila regret and bedhead confessions, then flip the switch into how we’re attempting to level up the show. It’s the unsexy backbone of a creative project, but it becomes the reason the rest of the chaos can be funny instead of fatal.

From there, the conversation veers into the dating trenches with equal parts comedy and caution. We walk through the “Tea” app, a searchable, anonymou...

A cherry-pink Alani over ice, a surge of new listeners, and a packed inbox set the stage for a quick-hit solo that leans hard into community and confession. We open by inviting you to steer the show, share guest ideas, dream professions to feature, or pitch yourself, then pivot into a themed batch of Gremlin stories where sex meets slapstick and everyone survives with a laugh.

The first tale turns a birthday bash into a fire drill. From there, a Halloween wine night goes sideways when a four-year-old wanders in at precisely the wrong time, raising real...

Ever felt your sanity shrink when a well‑meaning relative moves down the street, or your confidence dip after every chat with a “friend” who treats life like a leaderboard? This solo Gremlin Guidance goes straight at the stuff that steals peace: boundary‑setting with family, quiet red flags in new relationships, slippery mood spirals, and the real‑world skills that make your first place feel like a haven instead of a money pit.

We start with the mother‑in‑law conundrum and get practical about aligning with your partner before you say a word to Mom. You’ll hear ho...

Vodka spills, Mean Girls ears, and a second attempt that’s somehow even funnier than the first, we kick off Halloween with chaotic honesty and a lot of glitter. After a whirlwind few days of concerts, bed-rot recovery, and a Pearl shoutout, we dive straight into the strangest ride of the week: a first-ever trip in a Waymo. Think thrill ride meets tech demo, complete with the viral clips we can’t stop sending each other; cars circling empty lots, locked doors, delivery robots named Robert stuck in grass, and the eerie chorus of honking driverless fleets.

Then...

A glass of white wine and a slightly raspy voice set the stage for a fast, funny, and surprisingly tender ride through modern dating’s strangest corners, and the boundaries that keep us sane. We field a respectful foot-fetish curveball, revisit a risky MySpace-era meetup, and pull apart the difference between sweet attention and full-blown love bombing.

I share candid takes on how to respond when intimacy swerves into unfamiliar lanes and navigate a hard left turn of being told you look like someone’s mother on a first date.

Then the stories widen. A fals...

A pumpkin-iced coffee, a pile of YouTube ghost stories, and one spectacularly botched flirt, perfect ingredients to dig into what actually scares us. We start light and slide into the places fear hides in plain sight: backyards that vanish into darkness, sliding glass doors that turn you into a lit-up target, and the LA myth that won’t die, the Culver City “Entity” lot. From Midwest pillowcase trick-or-treating to Pasadena’s Halloween house, we map how setting trains our nerves, and why certain streets feel like they’re holding their breath after sundown.

Then we get surgical about craf...

A martini, a mental reset, and a mi, today’s solo ride goes from vulnerable to jaw‑dropping fast. I open up about taking a week off to protect quality and sanity, then jump straight into a listener confession that still makes me wince: why cheat at all? I share the messy truth from my past, why “perfect on paper” can still feel wrong, and the cleanest way to leave when your heart’s already halfway out the door.

From there, the Gremlin archive explodes with four unforgettable stories. A fake pregnancy at a restaurant that fooled an entire...

The people we know may not be who they seem. That's the haunting message at the heart of this special true crime episode featuring listener-submitted stories about encounters with murderers who walked among them.

After kicking things off with a simple vodka martini, I share my fascination with true crime content before diving into the chilling submissions you've sent in. Unlike famous cases involving strangers, these stories hit closer to home, they're about coworkers, classmates, neighbors, and romantic partners who committed horrific acts that shocked everyone around them.

A high school boyfriend now serving time...

Welcome to a jam-packed solo episode where I dive into all three signature segments, and trust me, you'll want to stay for the Gremlin Gossip!

My listeners have been delivering exceptional content lately, and this episode showcases some of the most jaw-dropping submissions yet. We kick things off with two compelling Gremlin Stories: one about a moral dilemma when discovering a brother's infidelity, and another about a potential hookup derailed by a horrifying bathroom situation (which sends me on a passionate hygiene rant that might just save someone's love life).

The Gremlin Guidance segment tackles...