listener sob stories: lord of the rings, ghosts, & park bench plaques

In this special bonus episode of brb crying, Nins and Arns step away from their usual format to share some of the most unforgettable listener sob stories from season two. From The Lord of the Rings' iconic "You Bow to No One" scene to mysterious spirit encounters inspired by Journey of Souls, emotional park bench memorial plaques, beloved pets, PMDD, Hamilton, family friendships, and even Manny Pacquiao bringing Filipino pride to the world stage, this episode celebrates the stories that moved our crybaby community to tears. Along the way, listeners share stories about grief, friendship, identity, mortality, belonging, family, community, nostalgia, mental health, cultural pride, and the people and moments that shape our lives. This episode is also a celebration of the incredible vulnerability our crybabies have shared throughout season two and a reminder that crying, feeling deeply, and connecting with one another are never things to be ashamed of. Content warning: pet loss, euthanasia, cancer, death, grief, PMDD, mental health struggles, mortality, illness, and discussions of loss. 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Announcements (Apple Podcasts feature, s2 ending) 5:00 - Sob stories 31:08 - Outro Referenced in this episode: "My Friends, You Bow to No One": scene from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Mayweather vs. Pacquiao (2015): Philippine National Anthem performance Join the brb crying community—a heartfelt, cozy comedy podcast about friendship, vulnerability, emotional storytelling, and all the movies, books, music, and life experiences that leave us in tears. Follow us: » Instagram: @brbcrying.podcast » TikTok: @brbcrying.podcast » YouTube: @brbcrying.podcast Want episode recaps, behind-the-scenes/community updates, and occasional emotional damage delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter at brbcryingpodcast.com. Have a sob story or cry recommendation that absolutely wrecked you? We'd love to be wrecked, too. Submit your story at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at [email protected]. brb crying—hosted by longtime best friends Nins & Arns—is a podcast where we explore the songs, books, TV shows, films, pop culture moments, and personal stories that help us laugh, cry, heal, and feel a little less alone. Crying is our superpower, and by sharing what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh, we show how crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.