Relationship Reality Checks

Me? ... Obsessed? .... No no no no no no no ...

A shy crush, one reckless wish, and a horror movie that’s way too good to forget. Robert’s back with me, and our night out watching Obsession sparks a real conversation about what happens when people refuse to say the obvious thing out loud, then act surprised when everything spirals. We keep it spoiler-free, but we do pull the thread on insecurity, “having game,” and why direct communication is the least scary option. Then we dive into a full round of Gremlin Guidance relationship advice, starting with a question that always gets people fired up: is it toxic to feel turned on when your boyfriend gets possessive? We break down the difference between controlling jealousy and genuine protection when someone won’t respect your no. From there, we tackle the anxiety behind not missing your spouse during time apart, and why alone time in a healthy relationship can be a reset, not a red flag. Things get sharper when we talk dating boundaries and seriousness: how long is “too long” to wait to meet a partner’s family and how to ask the question without turning it into an interrogation. We also go deep on a dream job opportunity that requires moving to another state, plus one of the most upsetting topics: group chats that degrade women and involve non-consensual photos. We end lighter, but still honest, with the “perfect man” who’s the worst kisser and what you can do about it. Have your own Gremlin Story? Need Gremlin Guidance? Have a juicy piece of Gremlin Gossip? Email the podcast at EMILYTOGREMLIYPOD@GMAIL.COM and it can be read on a future episode!

Spoiled Brat Is A Badge Of Honor

A lemon drop martini, a full inbox, and absolutely no chill. We’re reading listener submissions that go from “I can’t believe that happened” to “I would move countries,” starting with a road trip to Zion that gets derailed by an IBS emergency. If you’ve ever had your body betray you at the worst possible moment, you’ll feel seen. Next, we dig into dating red flags with a dinner date that turns creepy when a guy tries to pitch an explicit fantasy. We talk through the whiplash of realizing you’re not on a normal date anymore, why you don’t owe politeness to someone pushing boundaries, and how trusting your gut can be a real safety skill, especially with modern dating through Instagram. Then we shift into Gremlin Guidance: what it actually means when your partner calls you a “spoiled brat” over something as small as flowers, and how love languages and respect show up in the little moments. We also tackle the lonely reality of moving to a new city as an adult, with practical ways to meet people through events, hobby classes, and friend-matching dinners. To close it out, the gossip gets chaotic: a toxic office potluck and a romantic plot twist. Listen, laugh, and then do us a favor: subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review! Have your own Gremlin Story? Need Gremlin Guidance? Have a juicy piece of Gremlin Gossip? Email the podcast at EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM and it can be read on a future episode!

Horny Gremlins And Speakerphone Sins

A pineapple margarita is on deck, and the gremlin hotline is fully open. We start with two listener stories that hit opposite ends of the chaos spectrum: one woman is laser-focused on ending up in a hot guy’s bed until she realizes the entire cast of Disney will be judging the moment. Then we slide into a brutal hangover reveal when heartbreak and alcohol combine into a flood of Instagram messages. Gremlin Guidance gets real and surprisingly nuanced. One listener asks whether it’s normal to feel relieved when her husband goes out of town and she doesn’t miss him. Another is reeling after learning the ex who “couldn’t commit” is now engaged, and she’s tempted to reach out for closure. We talk through what alone time can mean in a relationship, why closure conversations often backfire, and how to protect your self-worth when someone else moves on fast. Then we finish with peak Gremlin Gossip: “date night” libido chocolates accidentally become a five-star experiment, and a Wegmans speakerphone call delivers a bachelorette-party scandal involving a bride, a random guy, a stripper, and a VIP room that could blow up an entire engagement. If you love dating stories, relationship advice, breakup healing, and unapologetically juicy gossip, hit play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. Have your own Gremlin Story? Need Gremlin Guidance? Want to share your own piece of juicy Gremlin Gossip? Email the podcast at EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM and it will be featured on a future episode!

Sometimes The Best Advice Is Two Options

A strawberry margarita that’s a little too strong sets the tone, and then we get right into the kind of listener-submitted chaos that makes this show addictive: the funny stuff, the mortifying stuff, and the surprisingly tender stuff you only tell when you trust the room. We read a story about a visiting mom who accidentally eats weed gummies instead of melatonin and spends the night convinced the bed is floating. From there, things get painfully human with our first poop-themed submission: a genuinely great date that ends in a gas station parking lot when someone doesn’t make it out of the car in time. We talk about embarrassment, dating etiquette, and what kindness looks like when a moment is too awkward to recover from. (Also, yes, we try very hard not to laugh.) Gremlin Guidance brings the serious questions. We respond to an anonymous listener who’s 28 and still a virgin and feels stuck between waiting for something meaningful and ripping off the band-aid. Then we tackle the hardest one: can you forgive cheating after a five-year relationship that felt perfect? We dig into trust, paranoia, boundaries, and why couples counseling might help you find the real “why.” Gremlin Gossip closes it out with a dating twist where two guys turn out to be brothers and a secret-profession reveal from an anonymous dominatrix that we desperately want to unpack in a future interview. Have your own Gremlin Story? Need Gremlin Guidance? Have a juicy piece of Gremlin Gossip? Email the podcast and it will be featured on a a future episode! And submit your worst break up story for our themed episode airing in a few weeks! EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM

A First Date Ghosting Turns Into A Mom DM

A first date is already awkward, but getting a message from his mother on Instagram because you didn’t text him back is a whole different genre of alarm bell. I’m sipping white wine and catching you up on a few podcast updates, including why last week’s upload didn’t happen, why Robert’s guest episode had frustrating audio on streaming, and why YouTube had the clean version. Then we get into a full lineup of Gremlin Stories, Gremlin Guidance, and Gremlin Gossip. We’re talking “mama’s boy” boundary chaos, a wedding hookup that spirals into morning-after humiliation, and bridal party decision-making when a longtime friend can’t be counted on. If you’ve ever wrestled with friendship reliability, RSVP disrespect, or the guilt of protecting your peace, you’re going to feel seen. The gossip hits harder and then somehow gets funnier: one listener hooks up with a Tinder match and later meets him as her sister’s friend’s boyfriend, forcing the question of whether to tell the truth about cheating. And yes, we also end up discussing the housewarming party where both bathrooms were occupied and a fake ficus became the emergency solution. Come for the dating stories, stay for the relationship advice, friendship boundaries, and unapologetically honest listener confessions. Subscribe so you don’t miss the upcoming pop culture chats, share this with your group chat, and leave a review if the gremlin energy made you laugh or think. Have you own Gremlin Story? Need Gremlin Guidance? Have a juicy piece of Gremlin Gossip? Email the podcast at EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM