Emily to Gremily

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 why intuition is not superstition; it’s your fastest risk detector. You’ll hear the exact choices that lowered danger in real time: moving toward light and people, looping in staff, stalling without explaining, and letting “no” be the final sentence. To sharpen those instincts, we break down high-signal true crime docuseries worth your time: See No Evil for the power of CCTV, Web of Lies for online traps and grooming tactics, and a handful of shows that reveal how danger hides in plain relationships.

Listener tales bring the lessons home. A small-town bank robbery reframes a parent’s caution. A 1970s hitchhiking plan veers off course thanks to a diner waitress who steps in, proving that strangers can be guardians when systems fail. And the most chilling submission comes with door-rattling immediacy: keys shaking, a lock catching, and a life possibly saved by seconds.

If this episode helped tighten your safety playbook, tap follow, share it with a friend who walks home late, and leave a quick review. Your stories and support keep this community sharp, loud, and looking out for each other.

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @emilytogremilypod and email your gremlin stories and gossip. Got a scenario where you want a straight answer, no hedging? Send it to our new WWGD prompt, What Would Gremily Do at [email protected]

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. Believe me or don’t, some stories refuse to be filed under “nothing.”

We wander through lore-rich places where the veil feels thin. New Orleans surfaces with a decades-spanning bar story and a striking woman whose ice-blue eyes spark a generational shiver. Then Appalachia takes center stage: an isolated rental, forest hush, and a voice that repeats, “Matthew, come out here,” shifting from loving to taunting to angry. If you’ve heard about Appalachian mimics you know the rule: do not answer. Whether you call that superstition or survival wisdom, the pattern is hard to ignore.

Not every spirit unsettles. One listener’s “house friend” nudges doors, returns lost items to the bed, gently lowers a window at night, and seems to clap along with an eight-month-old newcomer. These warmer brushes with the beyond remind us the paranormal isn’t always predatory; sometimes it’s protective. Along the way we talk belief, skepticism, and why certain details make stories feel undeniable. Want more like this? We’re splitting spooky and true crime into separate installments so each can breathe.

If you’ve got a ghost story, a mimic encounter, or a mystery that won’t sit still, send it our way to [email protected]

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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 into Gremlin territory. First up: a Halloween disaster in a club booth that ends with a friend’s purse mistaken for a wastebasket. We talk accountability without spectacle: when to confess, when to repair, and how to make it right without re-injuring someone you care about. From there, the tone shifts darker. A listener discovers her “friends” engineered a cheating plot and used her as bait. We unravel why this kind of performative cruelty thrives, why boundaries are non-negotiable, and how walking away is sometimes the bravest move you can make.

The closing stretch holds steady space for grief. A longtime listener asks how to live when “your person” is gone. I offer what I wish I’d done sooner: don’t numb, do seek help, build small rituals that honor love, and accept that seasons like December can sting. Finally, I respond to a message from Liverpool about safety and power in the U.S. I’m not a political analyst, but I won’t pretend fear doesn’t live in our bodies. We name what feels dangerous, hold each other close, and commit to speaking plainly while we can.

If you’ve got a true crime tale or a ghost story, send it now! Next week we’re opening the gates! Subscribe, share with a friend who loves honest talk with a little chaos, and leave a five-star review to help more people find us. Your stories shape this show; your voice matters here.

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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?