Real Talk, Real Emotions, Nins & Arns @brbcrying.podcast
- Kindred Curiosity
- 3 days ago
- 5 min read
Meet Nins & Arns, the besties behind Brbcrying Podcast
Nins and Arns spent years having deep, philosophical chats before a pandemic ritual of trading "ugly cry selfies" changed everything. When they noticed a gap in media of real raw emotional release, they knew they had to build the space themselves.
Step inside their corner of the internet as we chat about their inspiring journey from private tears to collective healing, and how they’re cultivating a supportive environment where you and your tears are always welcome.
What made you both curious about the media and entertainment business?
We’re both performers at heart. In our teens, we sang together in a youth choir, so we’ve always felt comfortable in the spotlight. We’ve also been having lengthy ~philosophical~ discussions our entire lives, so discovering podcasting as a medium was immediately intriguing for us—and when we saw that no one else was talking about what made them cry on air, we knew it was the perfect opening.
Can you tell us about key milestones and significant events that have shaped the business’s journey up to the present day? (i.e. Jan 2023 - Established LLC for business, Mar 2023 - Officially opened business, etc.)
We incorporated brb crying as an LLC in March 2024 and released our first episode in May 2024.
Our first ever merch drop was in October 2024, and in November 2024, we were featured on Apple Podcasts for the first time under Comedy: New & Noteworthy.
In April 2025, we took an extended break to refocus and clarify our goals, and when we came back in September 2025, we received news that our trademark was officially registered with the USPTO (right as one of our TikToks went viral!). This kickstarted our eagerness to collab with other likeminded creators so in Oct 2025, we guested on another podcast, Messy Liberation and talked about what it means to feel your feelings.
In February 2026, we did our first ever episode collaboration with A Novel Affair Romance Bookshop, which also led to another one of our TikToks going viral. And as of March 2026, we are currently featured under New Shows on Apple Podcasts in Canada and are capitalizing on this momentum to continue seeking partnerships and building community.
What do you tell yourselves whenever you encounter a challenge or setback with the business?
Despite any setbacks that might occur in our day-to-day, we always keep sight of the bigger goal. Staying focused on the inevitability of our dream and letting go of whatever doesn’t serve us allows the creativity to keep flowing—because at the end of the day, we have to enjoy ourselves and the creative process, otherwise why else are we doing it?
What risks have you both taken that ended up a failure, what did you both learn?
We never consider anything a failure—everything is just an opportunity to learn, gather data, and iterate. We’re constantly experimenting and shooting our shot, but the risk is always worth taking; you never know what might come of it.
How has your cultural identities influence the journey so far?
Growing up in Asian immigrant households, crying was a sign of weakness, and processing your feelings was a luxury rather than a necessity. Through our healing journeys, we’ve realized our families simply didn’t possess the know-how or capacity to work through emotions. It’s because of our upbringing that we feel so called to share this message of empowerment through vulnerability–all in hopes that it reaches whoever needs to hear it.
Why did you choose crying — something we’re often taught to hide in Asian culture — as the central theme of the podcast?
Even after 20 years of best friendship under our belt, there was still a level of vulnerability we had yet to access with one another. So during the pandemic when we started sending each other ugly crying selfies whenever we’d consume cry-worthy content, we decided to lean all the way in until crying was a normal, everyday part of our relationship.
We realized that sharing stories about what made us cry in a way that made us laugh helped us connect with ourselves and each other. After years of this—and realizing there were no other podcasts out there that made us ugly cry and ugly laugh quite like we can—we knew we had to start one ourselves.
How do you balance humor and raw emotion in a way that feels real and not exploitative?
After 25 years of being BFFs, we’ve perfected the art of creating safe, judgment-free spaces while not taking ourselves too seriously. We only ever share stories that feel authentic to us and aligned with our energy. If it happens to be “trending”, that’s great—but since we never choose a story because it’s trending, it never feels exploitative. Also, we’re just naturally hilarious so we genuinely cannot help it when the humor comes out.
How do you think your community of listeners relates to each other — is there a common thread that ties them together?
Our listeners love being real, being vulnerable, having a bit of a potty mouth, and connecting over our shared humanity. The thing about our podcast is that no matter what story we share, our listeners can always find something to relate to.
How has hosting the podcast changed how you deal with your own emotions off-mic?
We’re much more comfortable feeling the depth of our feelings without self-judgment. And when the tears come, we don’t rush through them—now, we actually pause and ask: what is this telling me? What can I take away from this?
What is the last thing you were curious about?
Lately, we’ve both been curious about our ancestors, and have embarked on our own separate journeys to try and understand who we come from, what they were like, and what they can teach us.
What can the community help you with?
In 2026, we’re zeroed in on growth and organic connection. We’d love help spreading the word about our podcast, learning about other ways to be featured in the community, and connecting with potential future collaborators.
Share another Asian-women-owned small business or entrepreneur that inspires you!
Arns’ sister Alexa owns Kurated Kultura, which centers conscious consumerism and curates items from Filipino and other AAANHPI-owned businesses.
By introducing a raw intentional space to the digital world, Nins and Arns have proven that sensitivity and tears are strengths. The Brb Crying Podcast is a sanctuary for authentic connection and gives sensitive souls a real place to belong. Thank you to Nins and Arns for giving the community a comforting new place to call home.
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