A same-day edit, a sparkling water that lied to my eyes, and a studio torn apart, somehow it all adds up to one of our most honest rides yet. I pull back the curtain on my DIY workflow, sprinting from record to release while my gear migrates left and my timer disappears. Then we pivot into Lunar New Year rituals: deep-cleaning, no knives, soup prepped ahead, and the hair rule that put my much-needed chop on pause. I’m sitting on a ponytail ready for donation and choosing patience (and a curling iron) over impulse, hoping for an even bigger gift to Locks of Love and a fresh look for our year-one milestone.

Your stories brought the heat and the blush. One listener’s “movie date” in a borrowed car spiraled into a sibling standoff via a very incriminating wrapper. That set off my own teenage memory: realizing the adults knew all along and chose grace over drama. It’s funny how embarrassment can alchemize into empathy once time does its work.

We get practical in Guidance. If you’re considering a threesome in a great marriage, here’s the roadmap: open the conversation without jokes, decide boundaries together, set veto power, clarify what’s off-limits, and plan the after-talk before the afterglow. Curiosity isn’t a problem; unclear rules are. Then we cheer on a 23-year-old nurse thinking about moving from New Jersey to Chicago. Home stays home; you get to expand your map.

Finally, Gremlin Gossip bridges nostalgia and civic pride when an old classmate writes in and Culver City lands on national TV as a supposed hotbed of crime. I call that out with local knowledge and a simple standard: if you’re going to indict a city, bring real data. The heart of Screenland deserves accuracy.

Come hang out for DIY creativity, superstition with a smile, boundary-setting that actually works, and a hometown clapback grounded in facts. If you laughed, learned, or yelled “same,” tap follow, and share with a friend.

Have your own Gremlin Story you want to share? Need Gremlin Guidance? Have a juicy piece of Gremlin Gossip? Want to submit a scenario to WWGD? Email the podcast at EMILYTOGREMLIYPOD@GMAIL.COM and follow on Instagram and TikTok @emilytogremliypod

Ever had a night so chaotic it turned into your favorite story? We kick off with two Gremlin Stories that prove messy moments can rewrite your life. First up: a listener’s karaoke-fueled meet-cute that starts with couch naps and neighbor complaints and ends as a wedding dance to Don’t Stop Believin’. It’s goofy, tender, and exactly the kind of imperfect joy that keeps us singing along. Then we pivot to a high-anxiety misread: a loud crash, moans in the hallway, a barricaded bedroom, and a roommate who actually needed help. It’s funny and sobering enough to remind us how panic short-circuits our logic.

From there, we jump to Gremlin Gossip with an anonymous confession: sleeping with the boss. No cheating, no secret families—just a complicated age gap, workplace dynamics, and the reality that HR nightmares live next door to genuine connection. We talk boundaries, consent, and why nuance matters when real people and real jobs are involved. Finally, we explore the oddly universal klepto itch: the tiny lift from a big-box store, the ramekin that somehow makes it into a to-go bag, the taco stand shaped like a W that you absolutely do not need. We unpack the thrill, the embarrassment, and the quiet rules people invent to justify their behavior, and how most of us grow out of it once the risk feels heavier than the laugh.

We also set the record straight on two segments. Gremlin Guidance is where we offer options and scripts to solve your problem. WWGD, What Would Gremily Do is where you send a scenario and we tell you exactly what we personally would do. Clear lanes, cleaner advice, way more fun. Stick around for updates on upcoming guests and how we’re wrangling the chaos into something that works week after week.

Enjoyed the ride? Follow @emilytogremilypod on Instagram and TikTok, subscribe on YouTube, and leave a 5-star review wherever you listen! Got a gremlin moment, advice question, or gossip too hot to text? Send it to our inbox at EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM then tell a friend who needs a laugh and a little permission to be imperfect.

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 EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM

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 EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM

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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 EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM 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 EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM 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 EMILYTOGREMLIYPOD@GMAIL.COM