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 rest from workouts Sunday, plus a gallon of water every day. The nonfiction reading piece gets swapped for cutting doom scrolling and pouring that time into meaningful creative work and behind-the-scenes content. It’s accountability by design, shared out loud to make quitting harder and progress visible. You’ll hear where the workout content lives, where the podcast BTS will show up, and why sustainability beats strictness when life, and relationships, need space.

Then the stories take center stage. A Gremlin Story captures the sting of a bad week and a drunk voicemail to an ex, equal parts cringe and compassion, with a reminder to forgive yourself and learn forward. In Gremlin Guidance, we separate confidence from self-worth: confidence can be faked until it sticks; self-worth is the line you don’t cross. It’s the difference between chasing approval and choosing partners who show up. And yes, there’s Gremlin Gossip: a Tahoe trip, a fireside proposal, and the mistress in the room. We talk about the ethics of telling the fiancée, why credibility matters, and how “doing the right thing” isn’t always obvious when you’re on the edge of someone else’s story.

Stick around for community CTAs, true crime and ghost story episodes are on deck, and send your takes, stories, and guest ideas. If this mix of honesty, humor, and real-life structure hits home, follow, share, and leave a five-star review so more listeners can find us.

If you've got a story, question, or secret that needs a home, my inbox is always open, anonymous is welcome. Email the podcast at [email protected] or send a DM to @emilytogremilypod on Instagram or TikTok.

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 Nights of Yule reveal a twist: after burning twelve wishes to the universe, the thirteenth becomes a promise to yourself. Mine turned out to be the hardest one, big, murky, and a little scary, which is exactly why it matters. I talk through building a plan from zero: breaking goals into learnable skills, setting milestones, and staying accountable without letting discipline become punishment.

Your submissions bring the episode to life. A Gremlin Story from a Caribbean New Year turns the “ick” dial to ten with a hilarious sandals saga and a next-day hangxiety we can all feel. In Gremlin Guidance, we get serious: how to respond when family keeps pressing for a baby while you’re privately navigating fertility. I offer concise, respectful scripts that protect your privacy and reinforce boundaries. Then Gremlin Gossip gets spicy with a partner who only wants public hookups.

Hit play, share with a friend who needs a laugh and a boundary, and if you’re into this vibe, subscribe and leave a five-star review so more gremlins can find us. Here’s to a year of intentional habits, brave wishes, and the kind of community that turns “yuck” into a belly laugh.

If you’ve got a story, question, or secret that needs a home, my inbox is open, anonymous is welcome. I’m also collecting true crime and ghost stories for upcoming specials, so send the mysteries that won’t let you sleep. Email to podcast at [email protected] or send a DM to @emilytogremilypod on Instagram or TikTok.

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 choosing the people who add light instead of taking it. That lens made tough calls easier and the creative path clearer. Looking forward, we’re claiming the Year of the Horse, momentum, passion, and action, to push this show into new territory. That means intentional content on TikTok and Instagram, documenting real life instead of just studio moments, and reaching out for the partnerships and support that can help us serve more listeners without losing our voice.

We also break down personal year numbers. A personal year 1 matched the messy magic of launching, false starts, clunky edits, and finally finding flow. Moving into personal year 2, the focus shifts to relationships and foundations: collaborating with brands and helpers, building systems, and staying open to feedback as the audience grows. Along the way, we share peaks (global listeners from Singapore to Germany) and pits (the heavy social climate in the U.S.).

To end, we return to our roots with two chaotic, hilarious Gremlin stories: a curtain-rod stench mystery courtesy of a scorned ex, and a New Year’s countdown missed in a bathroom stall. They’re messy, human, and exactly why this community works. If you’re ready to shed what dragged you down and ride into 2026 with intention, hit play, share this with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a five-star review so more people can find us. Your stories, your ears, and your support keep this going; what are you claiming for 2026?

To submit your own Gremlin Story and Gremlin Gossip or if you need Gremlin Guidance email the podcast at [email protected]

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 baking into a spectacle. It’s humor with boundaries, a reminder to curate what we consume and how we show up.

Is Los Angeles scary? As a native, I share the practical answer: it depends where you are, how aware you stay, and how you feel about driverless Waymo cars navigating real city chaos. Between the Citizen app’s constant pings and a recent police-standoff incident, tech optimism meets everyday safety. To balance the adrenaline, we dive into TV: early-season Vanderpump Rules highlights, The Valley with content cautions, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, competition staples like Survivor and The Amazing Race, and comfort rewatches that hold you through long days. Horror fans get a nudge toward It: Welcome to Derry, if you’re able to handle extreme horror.

The heart of the episode lands with Gremlin Guidance. First: a two-year situationship with a guy seeing someone else and the hope to “make him see” you’re the one. My take is blunt: stop auditioning. If he can’t choose you without a campaign, he already has. Second: a four-year relationship, holiday proposal expectations, and the temptation to set an ultimatum. I argue for patience and clarity, want a partner who’s excited to propose, not a passenger who felt cornered.

Share your true crime and ghost stories, send your dilemmas for Gremlin Guidance, and help shape what comes next. If this resonated, follow, rate five stars, and pass it to a friend who needs a loving but direct nudge. Your stories are the show! What should we tackle next?

To submit your own Gremlin Story and Gremlin Gossip or if you need Gremlin Guidance email the pod at [email protected]

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 takeaways for apartment living: calendar your maintenance windows, do an embarrassment sweep, and build small systems that save your sanity. The laughs are big, but so are the lessons about privacy, preparation, and giving yourself grace when home life gets chaotic.

Then we shift into Gremlin Guidance. First up: how to tell a crush you’re in love when both of you are single. I lay out clear, compassionate steps while admitting I’m a recovering avoider who used to wait for signs instead of asking for answers. From there we head into a deeper question from a 23-year-old navigating a breakup, a tough job market, and moving back home. I reframe the quarter-life detour: you’re not behind, you’re rebuilding. We talk about grieving without getting stuck, using family support, sending stronger applications, and letting uncertainty widen your map instead of shrinking it.

If you’re juggling holiday fatigue, apartment curveballs, or a heart that wants a braver conversation, this one’s for you. Come for the awkward tales and stay for the practical relationship advice, career resilience tips, and a reminder that no one has it all figured out, we’re learning in public together. If it resonates, subscribe, rate five stars, and share with a friend who needs a laugh and a little courage today.

Have your own Gremlin Story? Need some Gremlin Guidance? Have a juicy piece of Gremlin Gossip? Email the podcast at [email protected] to be featured on future episodes. 

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, anonymous space where women compare notes and flag patterns, and how it confirmed what our gut already knew about an actor with endless red flags and a cult-like Zoom class. Then the story gets personal: How a man made Jay break her limerence even though there were bright red flags waving directly in her face and how unchecked icks become dealbreakers.

We end with a rapid-fire icks list and a serious note on consent: unsolicited explicit pics aren’t flirty; they’re disrespectful. If you’re navigating modern dating, this one’s a field guide, use the tools, trust your feelings, and watch how people behave when it costs them something.

If you laughed, nodded, or felt seen, hit follow, rate five stars, and share this with a friend who needs a reminder to raise the bar. Got guest ideas or a gremlin story? Email us at [email protected] and follow on Instagram and TikTok @emilytogremilypod

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 worries about what kids absorb and how to set better boundaries. Nostalgia arrives with a Titanic-inspired sketch session that ends in a tipsy nap, proving that pop culture fantasies are best when adapted to real humans and their limits. Then we puncture Hollywood sheen with the truth about shower sex—slippery floors, busted wrists, zero traction—and suggest safer, smarter ways to capture the same intimacy without a trip to the ER. The capper? An elevator-to-hotel flirtation that concludes almost instantly, with names and high school breadcrumbs that spark both cackles and a gentle reminder about privacy and grace.

Across these stories, we hold a friendly, sex-positive line: romance is messy, safety matters, and humor helps us process the moments we once wanted to forget. Expect candid commentary, a few practical tips, and an open door for your own confessions. If you’ve got a Gremlin story, guidance question, or irresistible gossip, send it our way, and if there’s a guest you’re dying to hear from, tell us who and why at [email protected]

Follow on Instagram and TikTok, subscribe on YouTube @emilytogremilypod and if we made you snort-laugh on the commute, share the episode with a friend and leave a five-star review. What myth or mishap should we tackle next?

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 how to turn snide comments into clear, kind requests, when to limit access without guilt, and how consistency, not conflict, shifts dynamics. From there, we unpack draining friendships: the one‑upping, the last‑minute “I’m free now” texts, the pessimism that clouds every win. I share a simple audit to test reciprocity, plus ways to either reset the relationship or step back with grace.

Dating talk gets specific with a stealth red flag that reveals itself on date one: conversational imbalance. We dig into curiosity as the engine of connection, the small signals that predict long‑term fit, and why reliability is hotter than grand gestures. Then we look at mental health dips with honesty, offering low‑friction anchors that help when motivation is gone. No toxic positivity here; just tools that work when the fog won’t lift. We close with first‑apartment wisdom: safety habits, a simple budget that actually sticks, meal prep to crush delivery costs, and permission to love your mismatched starter furniture while you build a life.

Come for the relatable stories, stay for the actionable steps you can try today. If this resonated, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. Got a gremlin story, a guidance question, or a guest idea? DM us on Instagram or TikTok @emilytogremilypod  or email the pod, [email protected]  - we’re building this with you!

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 we swing to Dancing With The Stars where our long-running love-hate spills over. We call out baffling scoring, praise this season’s standouts, and question why certain celebs feel underscored while favorites sail through on vibes. If you’ve ever argued with your TV about a mirrorball, you’ll feel seen. The TikTok portion of our personality arrives on cue with the “Group Seven” phenomenon: a genius artist marketing experiment that turned For You randomness into fandom identity. One of us lands in Group Seven and goes full zealot; the other never gets sorted and forms an independent party out of spite.

The mood shifts as we unpack “Every 15 Minutes,” the high-school program that staged a lifelike drunk-driving crash, dispatched officers to deliver “news” to parents, and held a funeral at school. We sit with the shock, the intention, and the ethics. From there it’s a confessional carousel of irrational fears, birds pecking eyes, ski lifts plus trash trucks, escalators with villain arcs, before we get painfully real about first-time stories. Expect embarrassment, bathroom floods, tears, and a simple takeaway we wish we heard sooner: set your own rules, slow down, and make choices that actually feel right for you.

Join us for a Halloween hang that’s equal parts unhinged and heartfelt. If you laughed, cringed, or yelled “same,” tap follow, rate us five stars, and drop your costume in the comments. Want more chaos and comfort? Share this with a friend who lives online as much as you do.

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 false paternity scare underscores the value of verification before you promise your future. A moving family reveal shows how truth can heal even decades-old wounds. Between the laughs, cringe, and the TLC-level mama’s boy detour, the core message stays steady: set real boundaries, stay curious, and choose yourself with kindness.

Hit play to laugh, gasp, and grab a few tools for your next date. If you smiled or felt seen, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a quick five-star review, it helps more gremlins find us! Have your own Gremlin Story? Need Gremlin Guidance? Or have a juicy piece of gossip to share? Email the pod at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram and TikTok @emilytogremliypod.