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.
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Did Alisha Hire a Private Investigator on Cal?!
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.
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Alisha Got Stopped By The Cops + Unhinged Travel Stories
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.
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.
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A Girl-Talk Q&A: Fashion, Therapy, ADHD & Everything in Between
This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha and Remi are back with a juicy Q+A episode, answering all your burning questions—from our dogs' personalities to our current girl dinner obsessions. We’re chatting ADHD, anxiety, therapy, and how we're learning to set better routines (while still living spontaneous lives). Plus, fashion hot takes: Capri pants, ballet flats, and our cringiest outfits of all time. And yes…Remi shares her Cooking with Remi thoughts for the year ahead!Sponsors:Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.comBlissy: Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at Blissy.com/PRETTYBASICWix: Ready to create your own website? Go to Wix.com.Taylor Farms: Grab a Taylor Farms chopped salad kit! And get your salad together.Simply Pop: All tour tickets, including shows in Denver, Miami, and Atlanta, are available now and completely free!Claim your free ticket and find the latest tour info at cokeurl.com/simplyPOPtourDenver: No purchase necessary. 18+ in 50 U.S./D.C. Ends 7/21/25, while supplies last. No travel included with tickets. Rules: https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/legal/simply-pop-podcast-tour"Miami: No purchase necessary. 18+ in 50 U.S./D.C. Ends 8/4/25, while supplies last. No travel included with tickets. Rules: https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/legal/simply-pop-podcast-tour-miami Atlanta: No purchase necessary. 18+ in 50 U.S./D.C. Ends 8/11/25, while supplies last. No travel included with tickets. Rules: https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/legal/simply-pop-podcast-tour-atlantaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
About Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz
Welcome to Pretty Basic, a weekly podcast hosted by multi-hyphenate creators and best friends, Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz. From TMI conversations about dating to big sister chats on how to feel more confident to the dark reality of influencing; each week you'll be left wanting more "content, baby, content." New episodes every Wednesday!
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