Emily to Gremily

Emily Hogan
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A podcast about the stories that start out normal and spiral into something unforgettable. Hosted by Emily Hogan, Emily to Gremily blends humor, honesty, and a touch of chaos through solo episodes and guest features. Expect cocktails, unfiltered “gremlin" stories, pop culture hot takes, and internet obsessions. Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow along on Instagram and TikTok @EmilytoGremilyPod for episode updates, cocktail recipes, and behind-the-scenes extras. Make sure to email us your insane gremlin stories to EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM and they will be featured on future episodes.

  1. 3d ago

    We Need To Talk About August

    August didn’t just feel chaotic online, it felt like every scroll came with a plot twist, so we sat down and did a full August pop culture roundup with Jay back on the mic. We start light with the joys and headaches of remote Zoom recording, Jay’s new rescue puppy Lucky popping in for a cameo, and a birthday check-in to close out our August Leo run. Then we get into the kind of pop culture details that only real people talk about: how you actually score concert tickets without selling your soul, what it’s like navigating the Rose Bowl for Noah Kahan, and why “no plan, just mission” either sounds freeing or terrifying depending on your brain. From there we pivot to the stories that took over our feeds, including RushTok and the wild production value of sorority rush videos, plus the quiz that somehow put us in the same sorority. We also talk through two moments where the internet’s obsession turns uncomfortable: the Disneyland “Peter Pan Girl” controversy and what boundaries look like when performers are working, and our House of Stassi review, including the constant fourth-wall breaks and the marriage storyline that becomes the core tension. Finally, we share a heavily caveated, trigger-warning discussion of the Lindsay Clancy trial as presented across TikTok, focusing on timeline questions, postpartum mental health care, and the bigger issue of how easily people can be failed by the system. We end where August strangely ends best: a pig named Wilbur running through West Hollywood and a reminder that the internet can still deliver pure, harmless weirdness. If you like smart pop culture commentary with room for nuance, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a five-star review with what topic you want us to cover next.

  2. Aug 18

    Tape Measure King, Titanic Sinks Tonight, And Our Obsession Craze

    Birthdays can be joyful, but they can also feel like a spotlight you did not earn. Michael is back, and we start with a surprisingly honest talk about birthday dread, ambition, and that nagging voice that asks, “What have I accomplished to celebrate?” From there, we get into the small choices that actually change your mood, like forcing yourself to mark the occasion, even when you would rather disappear into a quiet day and an iced coffee.  Then we switch gears into what Michael has been building: Tape Measure King, his rapidly growing baseball history YouTube channel. He breaks down his process like a detective, using contemporary newspaper accounts, ballpark landmarks, and geometry to estimate legendary tape-measure home runs. We also talk about why nostalgia hits so hard online, why older audiences show up with the most heartfelt comments, and how credibility comes from method, not vibes.  The second half gets deliciously nerdy with Titanic. We talk about Titanic Sinks Tonight, how slow communication and real-world logistics shaped life-or-death decisions, and whether we would ever step aboard a hypothetical Titanic 2. We also get into spoiler-heavy thoughts on the film Obsession and what it says about autonomy, control, and the kind of “love” that is actually possession.  We wrap with a Gremlin Guidance dilemma about exclusivity, ego, and trust: if someone confesses they slept with other people while dating you, do you move forward or walk away? Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share this with a friend who loves a deep dive.

  3. Aug 11

    Be Nice To Yourself

    A tequila espresso martini with a tequila twist sounds like a fun bit, but it turns into the kind of conversation that sneaks up on you: how to spot real green flags, how to build a life that fits your brain, and how to keep your boundaries when the world keeps testing them. Jackie is back after a long gap, and she brings updates that actually matter: she met her partner on Bumble, they’re still together, and one sentence on a first date told her everything she needed to know about toxic masculinity and emotional maturity. From there we get into the work behind the scenes. Jackie shares what it’s like to stream on Twitch four to five days a week while managing ADHD, building a community, and creating content without pretending every day is easy. We also break down the trading card game world in a way that’s approachable even if you’ve never played: Magic the Gathering basics, drafting versus constructed play, why selling singles is such a big deal, and what card shows are really like. If you’re curious about TCG investing, deck building, or starting a small side business, you’ll leave with clearer language and fewer myths. Then we switch gears into hospitality reality: best restaurants, worst shutdowns, tipping culture, and the kind of “horror stories” that explain why customer service work changes you. Listener submissions bring both rage and catharsis, and Gremlin Guidance closes it out with a wedding planning dilemma: how to tell a sister she isn’t maid of honor when politics and values have created distance. We talk timing, tone, and the simplest truth that protects your peace. If you enjoyed this mix of funny stories, practical advice, and real mental health talk, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a five-star review so more gremlins can find us.

  4. Aug 4

    It's Leo Season Baby

    A hungover brunch date that ends in a parking lot disaster. A first date that turns into a literal traffic accident because someone just HAD to grab a dropped lip balm. If you’ve ever needed proof that dating apps can feel like improv comedy with real consequences, this one delivers. I’m celebrating my birthday and kicking off the August Leo series with a Raspberry Vodka Spritz and a full, classic format: Gremlin Stories, Gremlin Guidance, and Gremlin Gossip. We read two “worst date” submissions that start as relatable online dating chaos and escalate into the kind of moments you replay for years, then I break down what I’d actually do differently next time, from knowing when to reschedule to taking your own safety seriously even when you’re trying to be polite. We also dig into a question that comes up in so many long-term relationships: joint finances. Then Gremlin Gossip swings from nostalgic MySpace-era internet mistakes to a terrifying reminder about catfishing and predators, and finishes with a blind date that goes off the rails when tequila meets a surprise marriage proposal. If you like funny dating stories, practical relationship advice, and a little “what on earth did I just hear,” hit subscribe, share with a friend who needs a laugh, and leave a five-star review so the Gremlin Gang keeps growing.

  5. Jul 28

    Birds, Bugs, And The Worst Sheets Ever

    Our first remote recording kicks off the July pop culture catch-up with a new goal: less rambling, more structure, and a clearer run through what’s actually taking over our screens. We’re still us though, so yes, there are pina coladas, behind-the-scenes setup chaos, and the honest truth that most of our communication happens through TikToks we send at unhealthy speed. We start where we live: social media. We break down what we’re loving and hating on the TikTok algorithm right now, from the AI fruit videos that feel like a cursed internet experiment to the trend format that makes us laugh every single time. We also call out the sounds that get run into the ground, plus why “viral” doesn’t always mean “good.” If you’ve ever wondered why your For You Page feels like it’s personally attacking you, you’ll feel seen. Then we pivot into music and the absurd reality of concert ticket prices. We talk Noah Kahan tour hype, the Rose Bowl dilemma, and a realistic plan for beating resellers without going broke. Along the way, we get into fandom lore, surprise-song daydreaming, and a merch idea that is either genius or unhinged depending on who you ask. From there it’s movies and celebrity culture: The Odyssey buzz, Zendaya’s red carpet domination, Robert Pattinson’s press tour humor, and Tom Holland’s Hot Ones moment. We wrap with TV and headlines that spiral fast: House of Stassi premiere details, a Below Deck Med scandal that turns into an accountability lesson, West Hollywood sinkhole memes, and the Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow serving real-time soap opera energy. If you like pop culture podcasts that feel like a group chat but still hit the key stories, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a five-star review.

  6. Jul 21

    When Revenge Feels Right But... Is It?

    One wrong Snapchat can ruin a date in seconds and somehow that’s not even the wildest moment here. I’m sipping a raspberry vodka spritz and reading listener submissions that bounce between laugh-out-loud cringe, real-life fear, and the kind of gossip that makes you pause and ask, “What would I do?” If you like story-driven comedy with sharp takes, you’re in the right place. We start with Gremlin Stories: a college party bathroom fiasco that’s equal parts gross and iconic, followed by a jaw-dropping “first lobster” experience that turns into a terrifying discovery of a shellfish allergy. That leads into a real talk sidebar on allergies, allergy shots, needles, and why carrying an EpiPen is serious business, not an overreaction. Then Gremlin Guidance gets personal and practical with modern dating advice: how long to wait before sleeping with someone, why there’s no universal rule, and what matters most when you’re rebuilding confidence and boundaries after a long relationship. Gremlin Gossip brings the heat with a reunion date exposed by an accidental Snapchat message and a revenge story that forces a real debate about bullying trauma, cheating, and whether payback ever counts as healing. If you’ve got thoughts, I want them. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves messy stories, and leave a five-star review so more gremlins can find us.

  7. Jul 14

    The “Speak Now” Guy Picked The Worst Time

    You know that split second when you see something you can’t unsee and your stomach drops, because telling the truth might blow up someone’s whole life? We’re starting there, with an anonymous listener who swears she saw her best friend’s fiancé kiss another woman at a train station, only to get hit with the worst kind of denial: accusations, name-calling, and a friendship suddenly on ice. We talk through what you can do next when you don’t have “proof,” how to pull in a mutual friend without turning it into a witch hunt, and how to protect your own sanity when you’re made into the villain. Then we lean into the anonymous confession energy that makes this show so fun and so brutally honest. There’s a Florida beach town party story that spirals from no food and too many drinks into bar security, police attention, and an arrest. We unpack the unglamorous reality behind “wild nights,” plus the simplest harm-reduction basics that people skip until they learn the hard way. Finally, it’s wedding gossip time, and it’s unreal: vows that should’ve stayed private and a literal “speak now” moment where someone actually stands up to object. If you like messy storytelling, relationship advice, and wedding drama with real takeaways, you’ll have plenty to debate. Subscribe for more episodes, share this with your most nosy friend, and leave a five-star rating and review! Have your own gremlin story? Need gremlin guidance? Have a juicy juicy piece of gremlin gossip? Email the podcast at EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM and it can be featured on a future episode!

  8. Jul 7

    You Save Your Tears In Jars?

    A pop culture recap shouldn’t feel like homework, it should feel like texting your funniest friend after one drink too many. We’re doing our first June pop culture roundup with Jay back on the mic, and yes, we start exactly where we always start: questionable tequila choices, personal updates, and a surprise confession that turns into an argument about whether a grown adult can refuse training wheels and still expect progress. From there, we get into the real chaos of modern dating and dating apps. We talk Hinge matches, IRL bar encounters, online dating safety instincts, and the kind of red flags that make you block first and process later. The headline story: a “seemingly normal” guy who cold-called and then proudly announced he saves his tears in jars, separated by energy. If you’ve ever wondered whether the algorithm is trying to ruin your life, we have notes. We also zoom out to the creator side of the internet. We attempted a 75-day content challenge and failed, then unpack why filming is the easy part and editing plus consistency is the actual job. Add in TikTok quiz trends that humble you in public, a briefly “horny” algorithm, and we’re basically building a case that the feed is sentient. On the pop culture TV and news front, we break down 90 Day Fiance madness (including Last Resort levels of TMI), then dive into Tyra Banks, Netflix’s Reality Check, and why America’s Next Top Model still has a long shadow when it comes to toxic beauty standards and accountability. We wrap with the internet’s favorite surprise spokesperson, Elmo, and his accidental sports discourse moment. Subscribe, share this with your group chat, and if you’re enjoying the show, leave a five-star review and tell us what your biggest dating app red flag is.

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About

A podcast about the stories that start out normal and spiral into something unforgettable. Hosted by Emily Hogan, Emily to Gremily blends humor, honesty, and a touch of chaos through solo episodes and guest features. Expect cocktails, unfiltered “gremlin" stories, pop culture hot takes, and internet obsessions. Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow along on Instagram and TikTok @EmilytoGremilyPod for episode updates, cocktail recipes, and behind-the-scenes extras. Make sure to email us your insane gremlin stories to EMILYTOGREMILYPOD@GMAIL.COM and they will be featured on future episodes.

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  • Creator
    Emily Hogan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Emily to Gremily
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