Remi & Alisha's Perfect Guys & Dating Dealbreakers

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.)Preorder Let’s Get Cooking by Remi Cruz Parsons: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lets-Get-Cooking/Remi-Cruz-Parsons/9781668066836Sponsors: Find your perfect apparel and beauty looks and shop back-to-school essentials by visiting https://g.co/shopping/prettybasicBlissy: Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use PRETTYBASIC to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/PRETTYBASICHappy Thursday: To find out more and find a Happy Thursday near you visit drinkhappythursday.com/PRETTYBASIC. Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.comFunction: Learn more and join using our link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BASIC or use code BASIC100 at sign-up to own your healthProduced 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.

3 Sep 1h 13min

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.Preorder Remi’s Cookbook, Let’s Get Cooking, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lets-Get-Cooking/Remi-Cruz-Parsons/9781668066836Sponsors: Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.comSimply Pop: Come vibe with us in a city near you! Find out how to secure your FREE ticket to Spill the Pop podcast tour at cokeurl.com/simplyPOPtour. Find out where you can try Simply Pop for yourself at cokeurl.com/SimplyPop. Rakuten: Download the free Rakuten App or go to Rakuten.com to start saving todayCook Unity: Go to https://www.cookunity.com/prettybasicfree for free premium meals for life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the showPretty Basic: Start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. That’s ritual.com/PRETTYBASIC for 25% offGoogle Shopping: Find your perfect shades and shop back-to-school essentials by visiting g.co/shopping/prettybasicProduced 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.

27 Aug 1h 4min

This episode is brought to you by Google Shopping. For all your back to school essentials find out more at g.co/shopping/backtoschoolNeed 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Aug 46min

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).📚 Preorder Remi’s Cookbook, Let’s Get Cooking, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lets-Get-Cooking/Remi-Cruz-Parsons/9781668066836Sponsors: Happy Thursday: To find out more and find a Happy Thursday near you visit drinkhappythursday.com/PRETTYBASIC. Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.comTinder: Try the all new Tinder Double Date — because everything’s better with friends. Download Tinder today. https://open.tinder.com/9K8a/prettybasicBlissy: Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use PRETTYBASIC to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/PRETTYBASICWix: Ready to create your own website? Go to Wix.com.Osea: Get 10% off your first order site wide with code PRETTYBASIC at OSEAMalibu.comProduced 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.

20 Aug 1h

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? 👀📚 Preorder Remi’s Cookbook, Let’s Get Cooking, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lets-Get-Cooking/Remi-Cruz-Parsons/9781668066836🎥 Missed the first Questions for Men/Cal episode? Watch it here — it was a good one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwQstOufW0MSponsors: Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.comCash App: Download CashApp, use our exclusive referral code PRETTYBASIC in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your accountCook Unity: Go to https://www.cookunity.com/prettybasicfree for Free Premium Meals for Life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show Taylor Farms: Grab a Taylor Farms chopped salad kit! And get your salad together.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Aug 1h 4min

This week we’re catching up on everything from our weekends to the most random (but iconic) life updates. Remi shares what it was like growing up as a minority in Orange County, embracing her Asian culture, and even reflecting on little Remi—plus, yes, she’s been thinking about babies lately. Alisha talks about her painting era, her public apology to Katy Perry, and a texting mishap that had us crying laughing. We also get into Love Island drama, cheating, the perks of good friends, and whether or not Alisha secretly hired a private investigator on Cal 👀. Sponsors: Happy Thursday: To find out more and find a Happy Thursday near you visit drinkhappythursday.com/PRETTYBASIC. Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.comCash App: Download CashApp, use our exclusive referral code PRETTYBASIC in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your accountSimply Pop: Come vibe with us in a city near you! Find out how to secure your FREE ticket to Spill the Pop podcast tour at cokeurl.com/simplyPOPtour. Find out where you can try Simply Pop for yourself at cokeurl.com/SimplyPop. Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.comProduced 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.

6 Aug 58min

You know it’s going to be a wild episode when the customs officers get involved. Remi shares the wild story of how she found out she’s allergic to latex—and the weird connection it has to avocados?! Alisha opens up about her (very real) run-in with the law, getting stopped by customs, and allegedly smuggling something illegal into Japan. Plus, we dive into Japanese etiquette, signature scents, and the iconic celeb sighting that totally caught us off guard. You’re not ready for the chaos we unleashed in Japan — with zero regrets (okay… maybe a couple).Soytified: https://www.yelp.com/collection/DsN294DK8dgSXZSNPBeY9A/SOYTIFIED-ALL-TIME-FAVSponsors: Simply Pop: Come vibe with us in a city near you! Find out how to secure your FREE ticket to Spill the Pop podcast tour at cokeurl.com/simplyPOPtour. Find out where you can try Simply Pop for yourself at cokeurl.com/SimplyPop. Taylor Farms: Grab a Taylor Farms chopped salad kit! And get your salad together.Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.comProduced 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.

30 Juli 1h 3min

Pack your bags and grab a raw egg (trust us)—we’re taking you to Japan with us! From getting champagne-drunk in a purse store to watching Bretman Rock get recognized 30 times a day, this trip was everything. We hit iconic spas, got our minds blown at a maid café, and casually tried a snake venom shot (???). We’re spilling all about Remi’s emotional attachment to a raw egg café, Alisha’s hilariously random river moments, and a birthday surprise that seriously slayed—including a Minions moment we still can’t explain. Plus: Donki chaos, wagyu buffets, vintage GUESS finds, and a bug bite hack that might just change your life. It’s the Pretty Basic Japan recap you didn’t know you needed.Sponsors: Rakuten: Download the free Rakuten App or go to rakuten.com to start saving today! Happy Thursday: To find out more and find a Happy Thursday near you visit drinkhappythursday.com/PRETTYBASIC. Simply Pop: Come vibe with us in a city near you! Find out how to secure your FREE ticket to Spill the Pop podcast tour at cokeurl.com/simplyPOPtour. Find out where you can try Simply Pop for yourself at cokeurl.com/SimplyPop. Function: Learn more and join using our link. The first 1000 get $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BASIC or use code BASIC at sign-up to own your health. Taylor Farms: Grab a Taylor Farms chopped salad kit! And get your salad together.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Juli 1h 28min