About A Spark with Briana Hansen: Real stories. Ridiculous moments. Relatable lessons.
Every week, speaker and comedian Briana Hansen shares short, true stories from her own life — the kind that make you laugh, think, or say, “same.” With a blend of humor, honesty, and insight, this podcast delivers snackable, story-driven episodes that offer light takeaways on life, connection, and communication.
Whether it’s a personal disaster turned funny anecdote or an everyday moment that reveals something deeper, each episode is designed to entertain while leaving you with a tiny spark of perspective.
If you're into humorous storytelling and bite-sized wisdom, this is for you.
A Whole Hullaballoon: How A Vigilante Passenger and a Disneyland Balloon Caused a Ruckus, and and an Incredibly Emotionally Intuitive Flight Attendant Saved The Day
A delay on a flight inevitably leads to moaning, groaning, and frustrations. In this case, they were justified since the delay was happening as a direct result of one angry passenger who had a vendetta against one (likely expensive) Disneyland balloon.
Luckily for these people - and the rest of us on the flight, we had an incredibly intuitive flight attendant. Their thoughtful response taught me a lesson not only in emotional validation, but also in recognizing that bridges need to be crossed when we get there.
I didn't know it at the time, but that was probably one of the most important life lessons I could learn before becoming a parent.
Of course, it would take becoming a parent before I really took it in. But, at least I saw it in action here.
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30 Jul 2025
Kayaks, Dolphins, Sharks, and a Coast Guard Rescue: The Wildest Part is I Had No Idea I Was In Danger
This was supposed to be a fun day of kayaking and whale watching in paradise.
Instead, it became one of my weirdest stories: gale force winds, a questionable tour guide, pods of dolphin possibly warning us, an unexpected flip over what turned out to be a very deep section of the ocean and a known shark nursery, and, finally, a reluctant Coast Guard rescue. Oh, and the local news was there, too.
In this episode of A Spark, I take you through the adventure — from pure wonder to pure panic — and share what I learned about staying asking the right questions before you embark on an adventure rather than trusting that other people know what they're doing.
Want more stories like this? Subscribe to A Spark wherever you listen, and explore more at BrianaHansen.com.
23 Jul 2025
A Big Slide & A Bigger Lesson: Holding Space Changes Everything
She was scared at the top of the slide. Until a group of girls quietly held space and waited. That patience changed everything.
In this short and sweet episode of A Spark, Briana Hansen shares a real story from a kid’s birthday party that became a lesson in courage, kindness, and the quiet power of support.
It’s only about 5 minutes. And it’s a reminder we all need: sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply wait.
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16 Jul 2025
What a Skeet Shooting in Rural Oklahoma Taught Me About My Myself
Ever picked up a shotgun and realized your eyes don’t work the way you thought they did? Just me? Cool.
In this episode of A Spark with Briana Hansen, I tell the true story of going skeet shooting in rural Oklahoma—and discovering I’m left-eye dominant.
Turns out, that tiny revelation carried a big lesson: your body knows more than you think. And just because people tell you something about how most bodies work, doesn't mean it's the case for you.
✨ Takeaway: Trust your body. Don’t assume you’re like everyone else.
🎯 Vibe: Funny, insightful, and just the right amount of rural chaos.
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9 Jul 2025
The Power of a Persona: How I Tricked Myself Into Doing Stand-Up Comedy
Before I ever told a joke on stage, I had to trick myself into it.
This episode is all about the stand-up persona I created—complete with cartoonish glasses and bold red lips—that gave me permission to start.
She was ridiculous, brave, and just the buffer I needed to get over my fear. Eventually, I didn’t need her anymore... but I never could’ve begun without her.
If you’ve ever been paralyzed by fear or felt like you needed to “be someone else” just to try, this one’s for you.
💫 New episodes every week—subscribe and come along for more honest stories, a few laughs, and sparks of connection.
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🎥 Full episodes also on YouTube: A Spark with Briana Hansen
2 Jul 2025
How a Jet-Lagged Me Almost Tipped a Scammer €200
Briana Hansen recounts a travel story in Rome about a taxi scammer who surprisingly returns part of an overpayment, highlighting unexpected decency.
25 Jun 2025
Being a Party Princess is No Fairytale (But I Learned the Value of a Good Story)
Briana Hansen recounts her experiences as a party princess, revealing the surprising lessons learned about storytelling and connecting with people beyond superficial perfection.
20 Jun 2025
Episode 3: Bonus - You deserve nice things (and a full set of teeth)
Briana Hansen recounts her experience of losing a front tooth before her wedding, which led her to prioritize self-care and recognize her deservingness of good things.
18 Jun 2025
The Toothless Bride: How Losing My Tooth Helped Me Find Part of Myself
Briana Hansen shares her experience of losing a tooth before her wedding, revealing how it taught her to prioritize her needs and set boundaries, in this personal reflection.
13 Jun 2025
Episode 2: Bonus - You Don't Know
Briana Hansen explores the power of embracing uncertainty and the journey of self-discovery through acknowledging what one doesn't know, revealing how it fosters openness to future knowledge.
11 Jun 2025
Good Morning, Cincinnati: How I Became a Morning Radio Joke
Briana Hansen recounts an embarrassing morning radio incident in Cincinnati, highlighting the importance of preparedness and advocating for personal needs in this episode.
4 Jun 2025
Road Rage Pride - The Day I Lost It in Traffic (and Was Really Proud of Myself For Finding a Boundary)
Briana Hansen recounts a personal road rage incident, revealing how it illuminated her burnout and the importance of setting boundaries.
1 Jun 2025
Welcome to A Spark: Podcast Trailer
Host Briana Hansen introduces her new podcast, A Spark, sharing true stories and relatable lessons from everyday life, promising humor and personal growth.
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