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Come join the discussion about things big and small! Whether you want life advice, funny stories, or just want to get in on the top five Marvel Movie beat down, this is your podcast!! We’ll cover it all!

Kayla Kitagawa


    • Apr 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Morning Brew

    Episode 34 - Frostbite and Friendship; the Maya Hawke Special (with Mady)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 41:00


    Have you ever waited on the streets of Chicago in a blizzard for 5 hours with someone you met online the day before? Have you ever experienced intense sapphic joy after said wait? Me and Mady have and we're besties now! Listen to us recount the tale of -2° weather (with snow!!!) all for Maya Hawke. Also enjoy hearing about how insanely WORTH IT it was.

    Episode 33 - A Transparent Conversation About Being Transgender (with Dakota Darden)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 58:31


    In this week's episode, I sit down with Dakota Darden and interview him about his experience transitioning FTM. Dakota is hilarious, fun, informative, and an open book. We discuss current issues, packers, and testosterone amongst other things. I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something from it. And if you haven't already… go check out Dakota!!! https://linktr.ee/aktdoa

    Episode 32 - Bad Book to Movie Adaptations (with Emily)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 82:19


    Why aren't Thomas and Teresa telepathic? Why is Alan Rickman so darn handsome?? Team Gale or Team Peeta? These are just a few of the questions that Emily and I dive into in this weeks episode of The Morning Brew. We, along with Waffles the cat, will critique bad movie adaptations of really good books - along with a few side conversations too. Be sure to check out Emily's podcast Lonely Fans for part 2 of our collab!!

    Episode 31 - Bad First Dates (with Valeria)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 30:28


    Everyone has their own idea of what makes a date “bad”. This week, Valeria and I read anonymously-submitted listener experiences of their *worst* first dates. Spoiler alert - they're pretty bad. I hope you get a laugh out of this episode!

    Episode 30 - Cringiest Moments part 2 (with Sara)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 48:18


    Do you ever worry someone will see your bookmarked internet tabs? Are you concerned about how obsessed you were over that one boyband as a teenager? Not to fret because Sara and I have done those things for you! Join me and the bestie as we once again relive some of our cringiest and most embarrassing moments. If you haven't listened to part one, be sure to check out podcast episode 3!

    Episode 29 - Noah's Japan Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 79:44


    My good friend Noah just got back from 6 weeks in Japan, learning Japanese and exploring the culture! Listen to this week's episode to hear about his immersive study experience, 20 hour sea voyage, Butt blow dryers, and more!

    S2E12 - Answering Life's Deep Questions (with Valeria)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 40:51


    Truth or trust? Faith or fear? Have you ever considered how you'd answer those questions? Join Valeria and I in this week's episode as we take on life's deeper questions submitted by listeners! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2E11 - The Halloween Special (with Julien)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 38:55


    A few weeks ago I asked my listeners to send in their personal paranormal encounters. Let me just say, you did not disappoint! Check under your bed, turn off your lights, and try not get scared while Julien and I read through your true paranormal experiences. Happy Halloween!

    S2E10 - Definitively Ranking the “Crimes” of Matthew Morrison (with Sara)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 39:32


    You may know him as Will Schuester or Mr.Schue on Glee - today Sara and I are ranking the crimes of Matthew Morrison, aka the cringey things himself or his characters have done. It's a lot, so buckle up and get ready to cringe! Leave a like if you're glad Sara's back on the podcast and let me know your least favorite Glee/MM moment in the comments!

    S2E09 - Escaping Narnia, Coming Out of The Closet (with Annalise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 62:45


    In today's more personal episode, Annalise and I discuss our personal experiences in coming to terms with being bisexual, coming out to our families and friends, and dealing with internalized homophobia. From Hex Girls crushes to the women of Stranger Things, we cover it all! Link to the Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org

    S2E8 - The Uber Ride From Hell/Canada part 2 (with Jenny)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 50:42


    Third wheel in a conversation with myself and my good friend Jenny! I'll be telling her all about my experience in Canada and the Uber ride from Hell amongst other random topics this week!

    S2E07 - THE FANEXPO SPECTACULAR (with Paige, Charlene and Fanny)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 93:37


    Welcome to the most fun and unhinged podcast episode. Join me and my new friends as we discuss the highlights and lowlights of FanExpo Canada, including meeting Jamie Campbell Bower and the Stranger Things Cast as well as letting you know which busses NOT to take! Buckle up because this one is wild!

    S2E06 - What we Love About “Thor: Love and Thunder”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 39:43


    Last time Christy was on the show, we talked about meeting Chris Hemsworth at the Thor premiere. This time, she's back, and we are giving our review of the movie! From little fun facts, to character breakdown, we'll cover it all. (

    S2E5 - We Need to Talk About Eddie | A Stranger Things Special (with Valeria)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 65:32


    Vecna is *who*??? What happened to Max?! Which character would we lay down our life for? Find out all this and more in today's podcast episode. Valeria and I take a “dive” of our own into the Upside Down to answer the burning questions I know we all have.

    S2E4 - The One Where We Met Chris Hemsworth (Ft. Christy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 39:11


    After a wildly eventful 6-month break from podcasting, listen as Christy and I detail the highlight of last week (and probably highlight of my year) - meeting Chris Hemsworth at the world premiere for Marvel Studio's “Thor: Love and Thunder” in theaters this Friday!

    S2E3 - Of Auditions and Orchestra Pits (With Noah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 90:48


    This week, join myself and the Barnacle Boy to my Mermaid Man, Noah Lerner, as we dish on all of our funny and slightly embarrassing musical theater moments. From tiny hats to Home Depot stairs and everything in between, if you like comedic stories or musical theater, this episode is for you!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    S2E02 - Ezra Miller Roasted My Brother!! (With Bri and Sara)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 64:03


    In this week's episode, Brianna and I break down our encounter with Jason Momoa and Sebastian Stan, including audio when he answered my Q&A question. Sara and I detail our conversation with Ezra Miller, including but not limited to, when he roasted my brother.

    Season 2 Episode 1 - “Reviewing Our Cringe Blog” (with Bri)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 36:41


    Before there was Tik Tok or Snapchat, before your parents let you use YouTube or Tumblr, there was Blogspot dot com. Bri and I unearthed the blog and website we made TEN YEARS AGO, and oh my god it was ~something~. Let me know what you think of the new shorter episode format and as always share this podcast with a friend and let me know what kind of content you want to hear from me next!

    Episode 16 - Debt Free Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 25:37


    Three weeks ago, I paid off the last of my student debt! Close friends and family know I've been working on this for a long time, and I managed to finally pay it off within a year. Some of you had questions and this is me answering them! Enjoy!!

    Episode 15 - The Very Best and The Very Worst (with Emily)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 78:36


    In this week's episode, E Summs and I break down our personal bests and worsts for certain themes and topics. Be sure to stick around for some cringe stories, funny memories, and of course a good time! Also make sure you go check out Emily's podcast “Lonely Fans”, also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Hope you enjoy!

    Episode 14 - A Dramatic Reading of Bad Fanfiction (with Bri)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 78:17


    Have you ever wanted to be taken on a romantic date by Benedict Cumberbatch? Dated Draco Malfoy while toying with your love for Vampire Potter? Have you ever wanted to be best friend turned crush turned boyfriend with Chris Evans?? Well, y/n, you're in luck! Today Bri and I take on some of our favorite poorly written (or just funny) fan fictions. There are some surprise appearances by 1D imagines as well. Let me know in the comments what your favorite part was and what kind of content you want to hear from me next! Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 13 - The Birthday Podcast (with Isabel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 78:31


    Happy Birthday to us!! It's Taurus season and Isabel and I have shared our birthday since we met. Today we get together to answer 22 questions - one for each year on this planet. Enjoy the podcast and be sure to share it with a friend!

    Episode 12 - What We Miss About Travel (with Daniel and Josh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 78:40


    In today's episode Daniel, Josh and I talk about what we miss the most about travel. We share some of our favorite travel memories and tips as well. Be sure to check out clubjosh.com and Daniel's podcast “Room 396”!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11 - Revisiting the 5 Year Question with Patricia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 58:28


    “Where do you see yourself in five years?” We we're all asked this in high school, and for Pat and I, those five years have passed! Listen to us talk about how we answered back in glorious 2016 vs where we are now and advice we would have given our past selves!

    Episode 10 - Men We Would Leave Our Boyfriends For!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 68:38


    Bri, Sara and I take our group chat public and discuss some of the men that we would leave our boyfriends for.

    Episode 9 - A Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 47:09


    Welcome to my first solo episode! I will be reflecting on the past 12 months since the quarantine started a year ago, today. I know you probably want an escape from all of the pandemic talk, but I promise this is more upbeat and reflective than sad. This is simply my story and my experience and I hope you'll feel so inclined to share yours too!

    Episode 8- MEAN GIRLS BROADWAY TAKEOVER P2 (with Megan Masako Haley and Jake Swain)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 62:03


    Join myself, Megan Masako Haley, and Jake Swain for the much anticipated conclusion of our Mean Girls Broadway takeover. This episode picks up with listener questions where part one left off. We discuss theater mishaps, being starstruck, and Jake gives us some ASMR with grapes. I hope you enjoy this episode! It was insanely fun to work on!

    Episode 7- MEAN GIRLS BROADWAY TAKEOVER P1 (with Megan Masako Haley and Jake Swain)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 73:25


    In this week's two-part episode, join Jake Swain (Mean Girls Broadway), my cousin Megan Masako Haley (Mean Girls Broadway National Tour/Wicked National Tour) and I as we discuss what it's like being a professional actor in NYC during the pandemic. In part one, they answer my questions as well as a lightning round. I hope you'll stick around for part two!!

    Episode 6- The Ex-Men (with Sara)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 91:26


    In this week's episode, Sara and I take on PTSD of exes from our past. We tell the stories of some crazy guys who came through our lives, featuring a HUGE bomb drop at the end involving a fake identity! Trigger warning for abuse. Hotline numbers: domestic violence (1-800-799-7233) // sexual assault (1-800-656-4673) // LGBTQ+ (1-888-843-4564)

    Episode 5- “Camp Rock” Breakdown (with Ian) PART 1/2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 78:19


    Welcome to part one of a two-part generational series where Ian and I break down iconic movies from each of our generations. In today's episode, Ian and I break down and deliver awards for the Disney Channel Original Movie, “Camp Rock” (2008). Part 2 coming to you soon!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4- Girl Talk (with Meghan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 46:36


    Meghan and I dive a little deeper into our personal thoughts/feelings as women about certain topics such as flirting, mental health, and accepting compliments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3- “We Broke The Car!” ~ Cringe Moments (with Sara)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 52:17


    This week, Sara and I choose to relive some of our most cringey (PG-13) moments for your entertainment! This one was a lot of fun to record. (Sorry for the few technical difficulties. Next week should be better.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2- Reacting to Bad Cooking (with Dean)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 46:16


    In today's episode, Dean and I react to several viral bad cooking videos, also called “WTF recipes”. The links to every video are provided if you want to follow along and share in our mutual disgust. Iced coffee latte LIKE starbucks: https://youtube.com/shorts/zOxvpBNfcc0 A Different Spaghetti Bolognese: https://youtu.be/zNto-3DvDpw The Nacho Video UGH: https://xelamanrique318.tumblr.com/post/642601660388196352/bro Four disgusting drinks: https://youtu.be/_33K5ChZEls Kalen-Fried Milk https://youtu.be/GtGU5t9iOSQ Kalen-Potato Salad Cake: https://youtu.be/OMeIMC_s0GQ Kitchen Nightmares (worst fish) https://youtu.be/B1Kaq0_FqGs Kitchen Nightmares (worst Italian) https://youtu.be/5Z8TaRVdjlo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 1- Top 5 Marvel Movie Beat Down (with Bri)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 60:53


    Welcome to the first ever episode of The Morning Brew!! Join Bri and I this week as we discuss our top 5 Marvel MCU Film Beat Down!! **SPOILER ALERT FOR MARVEL** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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