For Better and Worse | With Jess and Rach
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsJess and Rach are two millennial wedding photographers - and one of us happens to be divorced, and the other one just got married. This is a podcast where we have conversations about relationships, love, and all the BS that comes along with it. We aren't professionals... but neither is your mom and we won't judge you as much.
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Episodes
Yours Be Poppin - Green Flags
November 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBThe FB&W gals are back with another episode full of semi-solicited advice and weird sexual confessions. Jess talks about her trip to Nashville, and Rach reflects on a suppressed memory from her time in Austin a few months ago. Rach is back with some top quality content for the 'Shit Josh Says" segment, and a SFOTW. Jess has to come clean about spreading false killer whale content last week, and tells the true story of Keiko (spoiler, it almost made the whale hater Rach cry). The meat of this...
Loose Meat - SZN 2 Premiere
November 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBGUESS WHO'S BACK (back back) BACK AGAIN!! The For Better & Worse gals are BACK and better than ever after over a month off! Dang - we missed ya. Jess and Rach play a big ol' game of catch-up since they hadn't seen one another since the last time they sat down to record. So get ready for some serious tangents and small talk. Jess is a big show girl now and Rach proves she is as irrelevant as ever. Rach talks about her recent travels and what adventuring with an Enneagram 6 looks like... and t...
A State Of Unraveling - Season 1 Recap
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBYou know we hate to say it, but welcome to our final episode of Season 1 of For Better And Worse Podcast. No fears - we will be back and better than ever on November 5th! This episode starts out with Rach telling an awkward story from an engagement session she did recently, and Jess gives a quick Certified Loverboy album review. Jess also rips into a current event before we get into reading some DMs from our listeners! The MEAT of today's episode is a reflection on our top episodes from Seas...
The Wedding Connoisseur - How To Throw A Dope Party With Aaron James
September 17, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBJess and Rach sit down on the newly-dubbed Burnout Couch with Aaron James (the only DJ who is worth a damn) to talk about all things wedding party! Before Aaron shows up the girls catch up on the past 2 weeks without each other. Rach shares a stupid fight of the week, and Jess and Josh do some bonding over fashion advice. How would you dress your significant other if you had full control? The girls are approaching the busiest season on their careers, but are so stoked to have Aaron - the Wed...
Bisexual Comedy with Rach and Josh
September 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBJess is on her anniversary trip so Rach invites her partner Joshua on the pod this week! At the beginning of the episode you'll get a glimpse into their pop culture interests - is Rach a sports girl now?! And they quickly get into the Q's y'all submitted for Josh about Rach and her divorce and his perspective of the whole thing. Joshua drops some wisdom on being a support system and gets vulnerable about his experience of dating someone who has been divorced. The second half of the episode i...
When In Doubt, Don't - Bridal Parties 101
September 03, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBWelcome back to another episode where Jess and Rach give you semi-solicited wedding advice! The girls start off episode 33 with a bit of catch up going over a recent vehicular incident Rach participated in, and Jess's 30th birthday party shenanigans from the past weekend. Jess tries out a potential new segment idea - "current events" and tells Rach about a recent football fraud case that is sweeping the internet. The meat for today's episode is all about bridal parties. Top tips, dos and do...
Always Dropping Dat Ass - 30 Qs for 30 Years
August 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWe are celebrating Jessica Damn Cartellone with this episode for her mother freaking 30TH BIRTHDAY (LFG)! The episode starts off with some ASMR and a recap of their weekend which was filled with some Josh groomsman shenanigans. The girls quickly get into the meat this episode, where we ask Jess 30 questions for her 30th birthday! So if you've ever wanted to dig deep into Jess's psyche, find out her go-to ice cream move, road trip snack line up, or her biggest fears, this is the episode for y...
BadaBingBadaBoom, Bamboozled - Burning Questions
August 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBJess and Rach have an absolute blast this episode asking each other questions from a couple Best Self card decks. Before they get into that the girls talk about Jess and Joe's wedding film that Rach finally finished editing. Jess will give y'all her input on investing in a wedding film - if its worth it or not (Spoiler - IT IS). Rach makes a very intriguing proposition to Josh, and then the girls get into asking each other some burning questions from the Best Self card decks! They start ligh...
Josh, Kyle, and Matt Energy - Career Talk
August 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBAnother Friday, another FB&W episode for you guys! Episode 30 starts out with Sherry seeing a psychic who spills some supernatural TEA for y'all. Rach gets into a very stupid fight of her week but has a mental break mid-story tell which resulted in some piss-poor storytelling on her part. Sorry in advance! Jess tells the struggles of being a husky owner, and then we get into the MEAT of today's episode, where Jess and Rach share their career journey and what it is like to have our passion as...
The Emotional G-Spot - Breakup Anthem Breakdown
August 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBWelcome to an episode that Jess and Rach are beyond stoked for - psychoanalyzing your breakup anthems! The episode starts off with some catch-up that involved rotisserie chicken talk and a deep dive into Rach's father's weird habits as a 77-year-old. Rach reverse-manifested herself this week and Jess overanalyzes guest etiquette. It doesn't take long for the girls to get into the MEAT of this episode, which wouldn't have been possible without all of your amazing submissions! We get into th...
That's Niche, Babe - Dos And Don'ts For A Dope Ceremony
July 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBJess and Rach are reunited (at Jess's house due to a dog emergency) and it feels OH SO GOOD. Episode 28 starts off with a some singing and a microphone malfunction, but the girls quickly get their shit together and into some classic banter and catch up from the past 2 weeks. Joe goes out of town and all hell breaks loose at the Husky House after Pickle gets spayed. Rach tells her tales of Dollywood with Laura and Sher and also has some burning questions for amusement park professionals. They...
Do I Want To Go To Grad School Or Am I Just Bored? - With Laura and Megan
July 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWe pulled episode 27 from the archive this week cause Jess and Rach got in a pinchy pinch (we’re in the THICK of it y’all). This episode is all about higher education/grad school with Rach’s sister Laura and her friend (and our #1 fan) Megan McCool! Rach sits down to ask this duo all the burning questions: Taco Bell orders, life passions, and PhD pursuits. Will these girls convince you to go to grad school? Or will they leave you running for the hills? Even if you aren’t into school, this is...
2021: Year of Orgasms - Interview with Jordan D'Nelle
July 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBWelcome to episode 26 where we finally get into the subject y'all have been asking for! Before our interview with Jordan, Jess and Rach play catch up and go over the woes from their weekends. Rach had a weekend away with Josh and, spoiler: things did not go to plan. Jess hits us with a VERY hot take from an Ohio ice cream staple, as well as quality SFOTW content. The girls add to the 'things that are embarrassing for no reason' bucket before they bring in Jordan for the real thing - SEX. J...
Getting Busy At Squires - Reading Our DMs
July 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBJess and Rach are BACK to their normal duo this week as they read through their DMs. Episode 25 starts out with a huge catch up//brain dump from the past several weeks. Rach talks about her wedding of 2 listeners that she got to photograph, which comes with happy tears and an STD scare. Rach has another weird DJ story for ya, and rants about cable TV. Jess admits to her lack of faith in Dino-science which opens the floodgates to other things the girls have doubts about (scientists don't come...
Wading In The Water - Fresh Starts ft. Britt
July 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWe hope y'all aren't sick of our sisters yet because this week we have Jess's sister Brit on the pod! The girls start out by telling Rach about their family camping trip over the weekend (spoiler, we've got great SFOTW content). Jess tells the tragic story of her trash maggot infestation and Rach seeks out twerk advice. Have you ever dreamed of starting fresh somewhere new? In Episode 24 the girls sit down and talk to Brit about her journey to self-discovery and starting over in Utah, and al...
Bring It In For The Real Thing - Self-Love Journey With Laura
June 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB**CW: This episode includes a discussion of body-image, sexual assault, trauma, and recovery, starting at 37:10.** In this episode Laura (Rach's sister) is BACK but Jess gets to join this time! How many tangents do we go off on in the first 30 minutes? We lost count so please let us know! Rach starts us off with an embarrassing story from a hotel lobby, and updates everyone on her long-term covid symptoms. Spoiler: it's a lot weirder than you could ever imagine. Rach and Laura get to join in...
Achilles Wrangler - A Sister's Perspective
June 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBWe apologize in advance for any voice confusion you may have while listening due to the fact that Rach's SISTER is her co-host on today's episode! Laura is a master of the English language, expert toe hair plucker, and middle part rocker. This Sagittarius/Gemini duo hit the ground running with some super sister banter. Laura comes clean with her deepest darkest secret (nobody tell our dad), and the girls talk about all things Rach and her divorce from Laura's perspective. Laura and Rach ask ...
Miscommunicado - Fight Languages
June 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBWelcome to another episode where we bullshit for 15 minutes about early 2000s fashion that scared us for life and made us who we are today. Jess and Rach share some wedding stories from the past weekend: spoiler Jess brought the WAP to a raging Catholic wedding and lives to tell the tale. In Episode 21 the gals get into fight languages. Are you avoidant, suppressive, or dominating? Or have you leveled up to mediator or open communication? We go into our own stories to hopefully provide some...
Shut The F*&k Up Kelsey! - Wedding Trends We Ain't Crazy 'Bout
June 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB*WARNING: We are not responsible for any unintentional burns that may happen from listening to this episode* Episode 20 starts off with Jess and Rach chatting about them getting back into the swang of thangs... shooting weddings that is. Mercury is in retrograde so we hope you are all watching your asses out there - the stars take no prisoners with this shit. Jess explains this little phenomenon and Rach still doesn't understand it but will wholeheartedly believe it. Our topic for this epi...
This One's For The YA Community - Sour Album Review
May 28, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBOkay guys we are just a *little* excited about this one. Episode 19 starts off with a Home Depot proposal, a new Josh segment, and us answering a few DMs. We've gotta know... which Bloomin' Onion camp are you in... Marry or Red Flag? The meat of this week's episode is inspired by Olivia Rodrigo's new album Sour. Jess and Rach do a deep dive album review where they share their favorite lines from each song, relate it to their own lives, and just chat about young love and how unique and wild i...
Kid Koodie - Wedding Vendor Train Wrecks
May 21, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBDo you enjoy a good train wreck? We sure hope so, because in this episode there is a LOT of them. Jess and Rach start off Episode 18 with some good, old fashioned reflection on their college days. Did anyone else witness feces in a frat house bathtub? Or was yours used strictly for jungle juice? We've got some stupid fights of the week (spoiler, Jess and Rach were the ass holes), and a whole lot of wedding vendor stories that our listeners submitted! How many of these nightmare stories are a...
The Blueprint - Vows 101
May 14, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBRach starts out Episode 17 HOT with a list of grievances from her week. How much money did Herschel cost her this month? Who is her least favorite fictional character of all cinematic history? How did HGTV do her (and all of society) dirty? The meat of this week's episode is "Vows 101". Are you planning to write meaningful vows to your partner on your wedding day? Take a listen to this episode to help give you tips on how formulate meaningful vows that will make your wedding day and marriage...
Uncheuged - Reading our DMs
May 07, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBEpisode 16 starts off with some bachelorette party talk and another scandal from Rach's divorce saga. What's the most diabolical thing an ex can do to you? Find out in this episode! Jess tells her proposal story, Rach gives Jess a gift, and the girls read your DMs and give some solicited advice for y'all. This community has meant the world to us and we are so excited to have you all along for the ride. If you want some advice from Jess and Rach send us a DM on Instagram! WE LOVE YOU. Pleas...
Smooches O'Hoolihan - Q&A with Joe and Josh
April 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBEpisode 15 is Part 2 from our interview with Joe (Jess's husband) and Josh (Rach's boyfriend)! In this episode they answer all of your burning questions... How do the guys feel about the podcast? When did they realize Jess/Rach was "the one"? Jess talks about some moldy grapes her mom found in high school, and Josh and Rach share what color they were both wearing the first time they *cough cough*. Things get heated around baby name discussions and pet peeves, but the boys smooth everything o...
Down With The Sixness - Enneagram's with Joe and Josh
April 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBIn this extra special episode you are FINALLY introduced to Jess and Rach's partners - Joe (Jess's husband), and Josh (Rach's slam piece). The couples answer some DM's together, as well as shoot a lot of shit on the McAleese's couch. In Episode 14 we get into Enneagrams - a personality test that pretty much explains everything about why we are the way we are. Do you want to get to know yourself or your partner better? Take the test and then listen to this episode (or listen to the episode f...
Throw It Down For Eleanor Roosevelt - Our TOP Piece Of Relationship Advice
April 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBWelcome to another episode where Jess and Rach talk about their dogs! (Seriously, it's like they are obsessed with them or something). The episode starts out with some fun/weird pup talks and then the girls answer a relationship advice DM they got on Instagram. Do you need a big sister chat? DM us! On episode 13 Jess and Rach each share their TOP piece of relationship advice with the class. Are tears shed? Maybe... Multiple times? That would be embarrassing... Find out on this episode of For...
Wild B*tch Energy - Elopements vs Big Weddings
April 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBBarley comes to visit and Episode 12 starts of strong with Rach bringing out her family's old camcorder. Who was Rachel at the age of 11? Find out here! Jess gets surprised by an impromptu wedding toast, but Rach makes it through without crying. Have you ever wondered what the difference between elopements and big weddings are? Are you sick of wedding planning and need some commiseration? Take a seat and listen to mama Jess and Rach as they talk about their experience in the wedding industry...
How To Heal Your Relationship With Food - Interview with Alissa Rumsey
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBWelcome back to another episode with Rach and Jess! At the beginning of this episode Rach gets heated on some pronunciations and Jess admits that she doesn't understand space. Luckily the girls reign it in with an AMAZING interview with Alissa Rumsey, a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist who specializes in intuitive eating. In this episode we talk about intuitive eating, and how to get out of the toxic cycles of diet culture and how to learn to better love yourself and find freedom...
Give Me The Goddamn Cake - Our Wildest Wedding Stories
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBDo you want to know what NOT to say in your best man or maid of honor speech? Look no further than this episode. This week the gals go a little off plan to talk about the wildest stories from their careers as wedding photographers. Listen for some truly ridiculous stories, memories, and reminiscing from Rach and Jess as they talk about some of the first weddings they ever shot together. This one is a lighthearted episode sure to get you laughing, and maybe even gasping. It has it all, rainb...
Polly Pocket ASMR - Rach's Divorce Q&A
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this week's episode Rach makes a beautiful tequila sunrise and reflects on her liquor over-indulgence at Jess's wedding. Spoiler: not Rachel's finest hour. Jess runs through dog shit and Rach has to answer all of your questions about her divorce. This episode is filled with laughs, advice, and plenty of lessons learned. We hope you enjoy, share with your friends, and follow along with us! Follow us on Instagram! @forbetterandworsepod Follow us on Twitter! @4betterworsepod See our faces o...
Class Dismissed - Q&A for Jeri Steinmetz
March 12, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBCONTENT WARNING (CW): pregnancy loss & miscarriage // This is PART 2 of our two-part interview with Jeri Steinmetz from the Ladies and Tangents podcast! In this episode we jump right into talking in drunk girl voices and asking Jeri questions from us and our listeners. Jeri tells us about sexy Yahtzee and how to keep your relationship spicy when kids have entered the chat. From questions about screen-time to how to overcome the fears of miscarriage, this episode covers it all! 90s babies.....
Introducing Jeri Feeny - 5 Things To Know Before Having Kids
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBCONTENT WARNING (CW): pregnancy loss & miscarriage // This is PART ONE of our two-episode extravaganza with Jeri. This extra long episode is a damn TREAT. Jess and Rach just couldn't get enough of their interview with Jeri Steinmetz, of the Ladies And Tangents Podcast! Jeri shares her Top 5 things to know before having kids. The girls pick Jeri's brain about parenthood, and are honestly in awe of her humor and wisdom throughout the entire episode. Jeri truly opens up about her pregnancy jou...
Swamp Ass Saturdays - Dating After A Breakup
March 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBWelcome back to another episode where Jess and Rach give semi-solicited advice to you wonderful and willing listeners! Jess tells Rach about a wet winter's load she has in her backyard, and Rach still doesn't know what the point of video games are. In this week's episode the gals answer a question they got in their DM's: How to navigate dating/a relationship after a big breakup. Jess gives some earth shattering wisdom which warrants a high five from Rach. Is Rach ever planning on having a th...
Lizard Lips, Immersion Blenders, and Perturbances - Dating Nightmares
February 26, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIn Episode 5 Rach drops a few bombs on Jess, Herschel comes to visit, and we go over some really terrible dating stories. Why is dating so weird and awkward? Jess and Rach share their own worst date stories, and tell each other some of their favorites from listeners and the forever holy grail of Reddit. They throw down over pizza preferences and cats, but they get to bond over their mutual obsession with Twilight. This fairly lighthearted episode is sure to get you laughing and reminiscing o...
So You Want To F*** Steve Martin? - Relationship Red Flags
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBThis week brings a lot of laughs while Jess and Rach catch up and discuss their top 5 red flags for relationships. Additionally we will find out who Jess's fictional dream husband is and what crazy activity Rach forced her boyfriend into on Valentines Day. Plus, a timeless story from Jess's bachelorette party that still makes Rachel pee her pants. Come sit with the gals as they gab and laugh and dig deep into some of their biggest life lessons through past relationships and their current one...
Butt Strings, ASMR, And Rach's Backstory
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this thicccboi episode Jess and Rach talk all things spiders, cats, ASMR, oh - and Rach tells the story about her marriage that ended in divorce. It's definitely a long one so we've provided some time markers for your convenience: 00:00 - intro/banter 16:22 - history/backstory 56:26 - the end and lessons learned We will follow up this episode with a divorce Q&A in a few weeks! So message our instagram with any wonderings for Rach or email us at [email protected] Follow us o...
Butt Strings, ASMR, And Rach's Backstory
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this thicccboi episode Jess and Rach talk all things spiders, cats, ASMR, oh - and Rach tells the story about her marriage that ended in divorce. It's definitely a long one so we've provided some time markers for your convenience: 00:00 - intro/banter 16:22 - history/backstory 56:26 - the end and lessons learned We will follow up this episode with a divorce Q&A in a few weeks! So message our instagram with any wonderings for Rach or email us at [email protected] Follow us o...
Do They Fill Your Holes? - Love Cliches
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJess and Rach hit the ground running in this episode about love cliches. Does absence make the heart grow fonder? Do sugar babies have this whole love thing figured out? Listen and laugh with us while we go over and debunk some of these popular cliches about love. Follow us on Instagram! @forbetterandworsepod Follow us on Twitter! @4betterworsepod See our faces on TikTok! @forbetterandworse And if you want to make us extra happy - review us on Apple Podcasts!
Toad Vibes & The Top 8 Things You Should Know Before Your Wedding
February 12, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBJess and Rach sit down for their first full length episode to talk all things weddings and conductor hats. Having photographed over 150 weddings combined, plus planning their own, these two have seen a LOT of bullshit and they want to help you to avoid it. From wedding dresses to priority lists, hang out with Jess and Rach while they give their advice to the newly engaged! Follow us on Instagram! @forbetterandworsepod Follow us on Twitter! @4betterworsepod See our faces on TikTok! @forbett...
INTRO
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MBJess and Rach rip the bandaid off and talk about For Better and Worse, themselves, and what's to come for the future of the podcast. How many times did they record this before they accepted their inescapable awkwardness? Find out in this short episode introducing you to the pod!
INTRO
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MBJess and Rach rip the bandaid off and talk about For Better and Worse, themselves, and what's to come for the future of the podcast. How many times did they record this before they accepted their inescapable awkwardness? Find out in this short episode introducing you to the pod!