The Broski Report with Brittany Broski
Episode 129: Meet My Alter Ego
Host: Brittany Broski (as “receptionist Linda” and herself)
Date: February 17, 2026
Episode Overview
In this playful, rambling, and highly meta episode, Brittany Broski introduces podcast listeners to her alter ego “Linda,” a no-nonsense, Southern-accented receptionist filling in for Broski. The episode weaves together dry humor, random life updates, deep-dives into 2000s pop culture (especially Jonas Brothers), personal musings, and a surprisingly thoughtful analysis of Sleeping Beauty and the nature of inspiration versus plagiarism. True to Broski form, the tone is chaotic, honest, irreverent, and laugh-out-loud funny, all while delivering both nostalgia and social commentary.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Introducing "Linda": Brittany’s Alter Ego
[02:12 – 08:31]
- Brittany begins the show in character as Linda, a chatty, practical Southern receptionist.
- Linda banters about handling medical calls (fake eczema crisis), sharing oversharing and light medical humor:
- "I really hope she [Broski] feels better. And, you know, my hands have started to itch as well. It might just be the winter time. Might be hell, I don't know. Itcheticulitis, you know what I mean?" – Linda as Broski [07:56]
- Linda critiques the podcast set, laments the old “melting clock,” and discusses her DIY improvements to the décor, including color-coordinated clocks and mid-century modern flair.
- Confidents abound: recent haircut, the necessity of “readers,” and a new candle gifted by a banjo player (with Linda humorously struggling to recall his name).
- Authentic southern asides and self-deprecating apologies for cursing add charm and relatability.
2. Food Musings, Gut Health & Unfiltered Life Updates
[17:20 – 25:50]
- Broski switches to her regular self, describing her lunch (leftover Thai rice, spicy tuna, veggies) and goes in on the necessity of eating vegetables, clowning health food trends:
- “All you bitches, me included, who were addicted to protein last year... Protein doesn’t mean shit if all you’re doing is drinking chocolate milk with protein in it. And you’re not eating a vegetable, bitch. You need to eat a vegetable.” [19:50]
- Discussion about digestive issues, paying “the Toilet Man” a visit, and the impact of not having a gallbladder:
- “For any of you bitches who have a gallbladder, you need to take a moment, pause this episode, and thank the universe... you can eat high fat foods... Me? I can’t do that.” [22:12]
- Humorous riff on how food trends (“fiber is in for 2026”) ultimately shapeshift based on Broski’s personal health journey.
3. TikTok Narration and Pop Culture Observations
[10:21 & 20:31 interspersed]
- Broski lampoons the mind-numbing TikTok trend of naming obscure fruits—shouting between her alter ego and unseen TikTok voices:
- “What the fucking kind of podcast is this? What the fuck kind of fruit is this?” [10:21]
- Recurring bits about being lost in a performative, “improv” style of life and content creation.
- Recreates typical TikTok narration-style arguments, breaking up the episode’s sections with this recurring comedic motif for additional levity and meta-commentary.
4. Jonas Brothers Nostalgia & The Power of Tween Pop Music
[27:00 – 42:00]
- Broski (as herself) and guest/friend Drew (brief call-in) go full deep-dive Jonas Brothers:
- Reminiscing on their emotional impact in Broski’s youth with specific focus on “A Little Bit Longer,” “Hold On,” and Nick Jonas’s diabetes diagnosis.
- “My first kind of, you know, face to face mirror interaction with my own mortality was Nick Jonas having diabetes. ...the moral panic that all of the Jonas Brothers fan base had when it was like, Nick Jonas is going to die.” [35:10]
- Drew, on the catharsis of boyband music:
- “If you’re going through a hard time, I’m telling you, blast that song [‘Hold On’] ... the lyrics are actually profound.” [39:06, Drew call-in]
- Broski also confesses her soft spot for Nick Jonas’s solo songs “Bacon” and “Jealous”—and hilariously over-explains their emotional power:
- “He put his pussy into that song. He put his big fat moose pussy into that song. Oh my God.” [41:15]
5. Ballet, Barbie, and the Importance of Cultural References
[45:30 – 58:00]
- Broski shares her recent experience at the New York City Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty:
- Enthuses about set and costume design, recognizing the subtle leap from 1700s to 1800s styles between acts: “They signify that a hundred years has passed...the castle interior and the costumes...are 1700s...Act two...he’s wearing garb from the 1800s. It looks Victorian. And trust me, I know Victorian, bro.” [50:32]
- Draws unexpected parallels between Disney, Barbie, and classical ballet as foundational to her taste and creativity—while insisting the Nutcracker is hotter as a Barbie character:
- “He is. That’s Dada. Like, that is my King. Of course he’s the prince. Like, that’s my Nutcracker.” [54:00]
- Gets emotional over childhood wonder:
- “There was this one scene, I had a human moment, I started crying...A little girl in the audience...started laughing so hard it made me cry because I was like, imagine being a little girl and going to see the Sleeping Beauty ballet...that’s magical.” [56:25]
6. The Origins of Sleeping Beauty & Thoughts on Plagiarism vs. AI
[58:00 – 1:09:02]
- Broski reads directly from Wikipedia entries on Sleeping Beauty’s gruesome original forms—digressing into etymology, literary adaptation, and historical misogyny that pervades classic tales.
- Connects to her recent reading of “The Monk,” discussing how “plagiarism” in older literature was often just the norm of creative adaptation, though AI lacks that very human spark:
- “There are things that are forgivable that are, you know, maybe when you sit down to write a story, the things that you love or things that really influence you, maybe there will be a kernel of it in what you’re writing, but the work will be inherently yours. AI and any of its adjacent sinners. There is such a lack of humanity there that it is unforgivable.” [1:07:08]
- Goes on a light rant against college students using AI for work:
- "If you are reliant on CHAT GPT, if you are reliant on AI, you are lazy, you are a succubus, and you are wasting your time and your money..." [1:07:48]
7. Miscellaneous & Audience Engagement
[Throughout, notably 1:11:00 – end]
- Updates on recent fashion week and TV appearances, teasing upcoming projects (Subway Takes, Royal Court, merch drop, YouTube with Trixie Mattel).
- Opens up about body image, bikini season, and striving for “body neutrality summer”—all while poking fun at herself:
- “Like, I’m doing the brave thing where I’m wearing a high-waisted bikini but I’m like, obviously everyone’s staring at my fucking gut…I have a happy trail. My bushes are out... It’s like body neutrality summer.” [47:50]
- Promotes positive audience interaction, “If you’re feeling altruistic I have a bunch of links in the description for you to explore...Say something kind to somebody today.” [1:12:30]
- Encourages buying a wig, crediting her own recent “freedom” with synthetic hair.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On health and food trends:
“Protein doesn’t mean shit if all you’re doing is drinking chocolate milk with protein in it. And you’re not eating a vegetable, bitch.” [19:50] -
On classic Brothers Grimm tales:
“Why is every single fairy tale rooted in a woman’s suffering?” [1:00:37] -
On The Jonas Brothers' lasting emotional impact:
“My first kind of, you know, face to face mirror interaction with my own mortality was Nick Jonas having diabetes.” [35:10] -
On creative inspiration vs. AI:
“AI and any of its adjacent sinners. There is such a lack of humanity there that it is unforgivable.” [1:07:08] -
On ballet, Barbie, and nostalgia:
“The Barbie movies, I’m very thankful for because I have a little sister and we really bonded over that shit because that shit is awesome. Barbie movies are awesome and they really introduced me to the whole realm of a lot of classic stories: Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, bruh.” [57:40]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:00 – 02:12: Sponsor Ad & Show Open (skip for content)
- 02:12 – 08:31: "Linda" takes over; med office roleplay & set redesign
- 10:21 – 10:50: TikTok fruit-naming chaos skit
- 17:20 – 25:50: Lunch talk, gut health, gallbladder woes
- 27:00 – 42:00: Jonas Brothers music deep-dive, call with Drew
- 45:30 – 58:00: Ballet/Barbie/childhood innocence & set design analysis
- 58:00 – 1:09:02: Sleeping Beauty origins, plagiarism vs. AI, The Monk
- 1:11:00 – end: Recent travels, shoutouts, final positive encouragement
Episode’s Tone, Style & Takeaway
The episode is quintessential Broski: sprawling, shamelessly personal, peppered with profanity and random asides, yet sneakily smart in its critique of pop culture, nostalgia, and the blurred boundaries between originality and adaptation. Brittany’s use of her “Linda” alter ego is a highlight, freshening up the typical Broski Report chaos while still providing the familiar sense of comfort, candor, and comic release her audience loves.
If you’re craving an episode that will make you laugh, ponder, and reminisce about childhood pop-culture touchstones—and you don’t mind a detour (or several dozen)—this episode is a must-listen.
“If you’re feeling altruistic I have a bunch of links in the description for you to explore. I hope everyone is staying safe… say something kind to somebody today, okay? And maybe for fun, buy a wig. I’m feeling so, so much freedom through these wigs. Okay? I love y’all to death and y’all better be good.” [1:12:30] — Brittany (“Linda”) Broski