This week, our hosts share who they are and why crying matters. Angela explores a poignant dream and Ariana draws an unlikely connection between “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman and "Avatar: The Last Airbender".

Referenced in the episode:

• "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman (Goodreads)
• Uncle Iroh's song "Leaves From the Vine" - Avatar: The Last Airbender, s2ep15, "The Tales of Ba Sing Se" (watch)

Content warnings: grief, loss

0:00 - Intro: who are we even??
4:12 - Podcast overview
4:57 - Why crying is important
8:02 - Why we started the pod
14:40 - Angela: sharing a dream
24:00 - Ariana: "A Man Called Ove" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender"

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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. 

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Have a tearful episode you feel compelled to share with two hilarious, heartwarming internet strangers (us)? Or maybe you have some cry-worthy material you want us to consume? Send us a note at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at [email protected].