Common Ground Morning Show with Alex Gettlin & Rachel LaForce
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThey're married, they're comedians and they couldn't be more different. Living in the digital age hell bent on casting us as Red Team or Blue Team, Alex and Rachel sit down every Monday morning to talk current events through their personal lease of comedy in hopes of finding; common ground.
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S1E46: Make Mars Great Again
November 03, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBIt's a big week on House Rules. Our nation's election is tomorrow and our wedding is this weekend. LOW STAKES HUH? In this episode, Alex offers a digital retraction. Our bad, Jason Bateman did not start a CBD company. I know, we're all bummed. We talk Kim's 40th birthday gift from Kayne - a hologram of the late Robert Kardashian. And if things couldn't get more insane, Bezos and Musk are headed to Mars to create a colony that boasts "no earthly rules". Great. We wrap with our thought on the ...
BATEMAN FOR PRESIDENT 2024
October 27, 2020 02:13 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBWelp! We’re less than 8 sleeps away from the end of this election cycle - hopefully! It is 2020 so all bets are off. It’s episode BLANK and we’re off and running. Rachel teaches Alex about The Grand Ole Opry+ Cathy The Cartoon. Alex shares with us Jason Bateman and his new CBD line. Beat it Big Pharma! Bateman for President 2024! We talk Kayne West’s interview on Rogan and wrap up by talking about the intricacies of where we are as a society. Ya know, comedy. Happy Listening! --
S1E45: BATEMAN FOR PRESIDENT 2024
October 27, 2020 02:13 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBWelp! We’re less than 8 sleeps away from the end of this election cycle - hopefully! It is 2020 so all bets are off. It’s episode BLANK and we’re off and running. Rachel teaches Alex about The Grand Ole Opry+ Cathy The Cartoon. Alex shares with us Jason Bateman and his new CBD line. Beat it Big Pharma! Bateman for President 2024! We talk Kayne West’s interview on Rogan and wrap up by talking about the intricacies of where we are as a society. Ya know, comedy. Happy Listening! --
S1E44: Send Noods
October 20, 2020 04:11 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBIt’s episode 44 and we’re back! Well, we never left but you get it. This episode shaped up to quite an interesting ride. Rachel and Alex rock their “I Voted” stickers and break down the divide between the left and the right. They share what they have learned from each other and then take a departure to speak on Kraft’s latest cancelled ad campaign “Send Noods”. You’re going wanna to stick around for this full episode. PLEASE VOTE! We love you!
Send Noods
October 20, 2020 04:11 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBIt’s episode 44 and we’re back! Well, we never left but you get it. This episode shaped up to quite an interesting ride. Rachel and Alex rock their “I Voted” stickers and break down the divide between the left and the right. They share what they have learned from each other and then take a departure to speak on Kraft’s latest cancelled ad campaign “Send Noods”. You’re going wanna to stick around for this full episode. PLEASE VOTE! We love you!
S1E43: Josh “Magic” Michaels + What Comedy Has Taught Us
October 13, 2020 06:57 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBIt’s episode 43, and we’re in studio with Comedian, Josh Michaels who dropped his first comedy album “I’m Right Here”! Alex, Rachel and Josh talk freely about the elements of comedy. Why things work and why they don’t sometimes. What being away from comedy has taught them over the last six months and Josh shares his experience of opening for Sinbad. Happy Listening! --
Josh “Magic” Michaels + What Comedy Has Taught Us
October 13, 2020 06:57 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBIt’s episode 43, and we’re in studio with Comedian, Josh Michaels who dropped his first comedy album “I’m Right Here”! Alex, Rachel and Josh talk freely about the elements of comedy. Why things work and why they don’t sometimes. What being away from comedy has taught them over the last six months and Josh shares his experience of opening for Sinbad. Happy Listening! --
S1E42: Bachelor/Bachelorette Covid Style
October 06, 2020 03:11 - 1 hour - 30 MBIt’s episode 42 and you’re gonna want a glass of red or some Advil cause we’re diving RIGHT IN! But isn’t that why you love us?! Rachel and Alex talk Trump having Covid, potential outcomes of the election + then regale us with the tales of their Covid style Bachelor + Bachelorette parties. Stay healthy, exercise your right to vote + see you next week!
Bachelor/Bachelorette Covid Style
October 06, 2020 03:11 - 1 hour - 30 MBIt’s episode 42 and you’re gonna want a glass of red or some Advil cause we’re diving RIGHT IN! But isn’t that why you love us?! Rachel and Alex talk Trump having Covid, potential outcomes of the election + then regale us with the tales of their Covid style Bachelor + Bachelorette parties. Stay healthy, exercise your right to vote + see you next week!
Head to Head
September 29, 2020 18:44 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBGet an unfiltered look at LaForce and Gettlin in this episode! They’re in the middle of a rebrand and we’re all headed into a much anticipated election. These two duke it out - per usual - and illuminate different sides of the coin in this heated debate. Listen along? Joey, our engineer loved it!
S1E41: Head to Head
September 29, 2020 18:44 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBGet an unfiltered look at LaForce and Gettlin in this episode! They’re in the middle of a rebrand and we’re all headed into a much anticipated election. These two duke it out - per usual - and illuminate different sides of the coin in this heated debate. Listen along? Joey, our engineer loved it!
Hot Dragon Girls
September 22, 2020 04:24 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBt’s episode 40 and we’re coasting! Listen in as we discuss plans for our hashtag REBRAND! Alex pitches Rachel some new items in an OG segment “Should we buy this for our house” ? And a fun flip - “should we buy this for our wedding?” PLUS! A shout out to a few non sponsors - although - y’all tryna sponsor us?! This is a fun solo episode. Happy Listening! --
S1E40: Hot Dragon Girls
September 22, 2020 04:24 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBt’s episode 40 and we’re coasting! Listen in as we discuss plans for our hashtag REBRAND! Alex pitches Rachel some new items in an OG segment “Should we buy this for our house” ? And a fun flip - “should we buy this for our wedding?” PLUS! A shout out to a few non sponsors - although - y’all tryna sponsor us?! This is a fun solo episode. Happy Listening! --
Designing Hollywood
September 15, 2020 04:33 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBIt’s episode 39 and we have the Marvelous Marilyn Vance. She’s an iconic Costume Designer here in Hollywood. Maybe you’ve heard of her movies? Die Hard, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club, Predator, Fast Times at Ridgemont High & MORE! Buckle up for this episode, it’s full of the glitz, glamour and what it’s like to make your way in a Boys Club! Happy Listening!
S1E39: Designing Hollywood
September 15, 2020 04:33 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBIt’s episode 39, and we have the Marvelous Marilyn Vance. She’s an iconic Costume Designer here in Hollywood. Maybe you’ve heard of her movies? Die Hard, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club, Predator, Fast Times at Ridgemont High & MORE! Buckle up for this episode, it’s full of the glitz, glamour and what it’s like to make your way in a Boys Club! Happy Listening!
S1E38: House Rules: A Conversational Podcast for those who love Conversationalists (A working title)
September 08, 2020 03:02 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBThis week we’re riding solo and brainstorming - “What kind of podcast are we really?!” Alex ushers in some OG segments and Rachel reveals in yet another “breathing tool”. These two dive into “what does it mean to be political really” + much more. The outcome of this week’s episode? Rachel is 100 percent ready to be Lady LaForce. Happy Listening!
House Rules: A Conversational Podcast for those who love Conversationalists (A working title)
September 08, 2020 03:02 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBThis week we’re riding solo and brainstorming - “What kind of podcast are we really?!” Alex ushers in some OG segments and Rachel reveals in yet another “breathing tool”. These two dive into “what does it mean to be political really” + much more. The outcome of this week’s episode? Rachel is 100 percent ready to be Lady LaForce. Happy Listening!
S1E37: Free The Dust
September 01, 2020 03:35 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Alex and Rachel sit down with nature photography (and Alex’s long time friend) Guido Barrak of @freethedust on Instagram. A former Israeli shoulder turnt nature photag; our trio sit down to discuss the healing properties of getting outdoors, what it means to be off the grid + how social media is shaping our brains. This is your reminder to get outside + put your bare feet on the ground! Happy listening!
Free The Dust
September 01, 2020 03:35 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Alex and Rachel sit down with nature photography (and Alex’s long time friend) Guido Barrak of @freethedust on Instagram. A former Israeli shoulder turnt nature photag; our trio sit down to discuss the healing properties of getting outdoors, what it means to be off the grid + how social media is shaping our brains. This is your reminder to get outside + put your bare feet on the ground! Happy listening!
Blockbuster and Jenna The Cow
August 25, 2020 03:22 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBIt's Episode 36 and you're in for a little LaForce/Gettlin up close and personal! We're sans a House Guest and an engineer. We're flying solo and bringing back some of our favorite OG segments. "Hell No or Let's Go" brings us back to the 1990's and family trips to Blockbuster. Rachel shares her love of doing any activity that allows her to stay in her car and Alex brings some surprises in America's Favorite Segment - "Rachel Learns The News".
S1E36: Blockbuster and Jenna The Cow
August 25, 2020 03:22 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBIt's Episode 36 and you're in for a little LaForce/Gettlin up close and personal! We're sans a House Guest and an engineer. We're flying solo and bringing back some of our favorite OG segments. "Hell No or Let's Go" brings us back to the 1990's and family trips to Blockbuster. Rachel shares her love of doing any activity that allows her to stay in her car and Alex brings some surprises in America's Favorite Segment - "Rachel Learns The News".
Blockbuster and Jenna The Cow
August 25, 2020 03:22 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBIt's Episode 36 and you're in for a little LaForce/Gettlin up close and personal! We're sans a House Guest and an engineer. We're flying solo and bringing back some of our favorite OG segments. "Hell No or Let's Go" brings us back to the 1990's and family trips to Blockbuster. Rachel shares her love of doing any activity that allows her to stay in her car and Alex brings some surprises in America's Favorite Segment - "Rachel Learns The News".
Manifesting Joshua Tree with Leah Knauer
August 18, 2020 03:35 - 59 minutes - 27.6 MBActress, Podcast Host, Artist and Witch, Leah Knauer is in the House. Leah shares with us her new manifestation course and how she Tweeted at Director, Kevin Smith for over 200 days and landed a role in his movie. Rachel, Alex and Leah discuss the power of visualization, and how money magic is real. Also, who's game for a House Rules currency? We close out our episode with a surprise. Alex pitches Rachel on a move to Joshua Tree. . . should they do it? Stay tuned.
S1E35: Manifesting Joshua Tree with Leah Knauer
August 18, 2020 03:35 - 59 minutes - 27.6 MBActress, Podcast Host, Artist and Witch, Leah Knauer is in the House. Leah shares with us her new manifestation course and how she Tweeted at Director, Kevin Smith for over 200 days and landed a role in his movie. Rachel, Alex and Leah discuss the power of visualization, and how money magic is real. Also, who's game for a House Rules currency? We close out our episode with a surprise. Alex pitches Rachel on a move to Joshua Tree. . . should they do it? Stay tuned.
Manifesting Joshua Tree with Leah Knauer
August 18, 2020 03:35 - 59 minutes - 27.6 MBActress, Podcast Host, Artist and Witch, Leah Knauer is in the House. Leah shares with us her new manifestation course and how she Tweeted at Director, Kevin Smith for over 200 days and landed a role in his movie. Rachel, Alex and Leah discuss the power of visualization, and how money magic is real. Also, who's game for a House Rules currency? We close out our episode with a surprise. Alex pitches Rachel on a move to Joshua Tree. . . should they do it? Stay tuned.
S1E34: Caesar “No Drama Lama” + Slaying Dragons with Armando Torres
August 11, 2020 14:35 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBWelcome back to House Rules! This week’s House Guest is Comedian and Podcaster Armando Torres. Rachel and Alex share their experiences of creating a new business from scratch, and Rachel shows off her spot on Cockney accent! In this week’s ‘Rachel Learns The News’ - we meet everyone’s favorite “Llamactivist” Caesar the “No Drama Llama”! Follow along as we fall down the cult rabbit hole with host of The Cult Podcast himself, Armando! Later, Rachel and Armando bond over panic attacks and what ...
Caesar “No Drama Lama” + Slaying Dragons with Armando Torres
August 11, 2020 14:35 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBWelcome back to House Rules! This week’s House Guest is Comedian and Podcaster Armando Torres. Rachel and Alex share their experiences of creating a new business from scratch, and Rachel shows off her spot on Cockney accent! In this week’s ‘Rachel Learns The News’ - we meet everyone’s favorite “Llamactivist” Caesar the “No Drama Llama”! Follow along as we fall down the cult rabbit hole with host of The Cult Podcast himself, Armando! Later, Rachel and Armando bond over panic attacks and what ...
S1E33: Cannabis + You (but mostly us bc you werent there)
August 04, 2020 02:55 - 54 minutes - 25.4 MBWelcome back! It’s Episode 33 and this week we’re sitting down with Cannaboid expert + CEO of (name here) Jake Starkey! As recreational and medicinal users of cannabis’s. Alex and Rachel we’re really excited to sit with someone who has their finger on the pulse of this industry still in its infancy. We believe that education on the remarkable benefits of cannabis is so vital; especially during a pandemic. Take a listen. Also Rachel goes after Bezos. Again. #shotsfired
Cannabis + You (but mostly us bc you werent there)
August 04, 2020 02:55 - 54 minutes - 25.4 MBWelcome back! It’s Episode 33 and this week we’re sitting down with Cannaboid expert + CEO of (name here) Jake Starkey! As recreational and medicinal users of cannabis’s. Alex and Rachel we’re really excited to sit with someone who has their finger on the pulse of this industry still in its infancy. We believe that education on the remarkable benefits of cannabis is so vital; especially during a pandemic. Take a listen. Also Rachel goes after Bezos. Again. #shotsfired
Capitalism, Pigcasso & Efron Updates
July 29, 2020 00:08 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBIt's Episode 32 for us, and day 9,732 in quarantine; #TheNewNormal. In this personal episode; Alex & Rachel are joined by their engineer Tony Klein, as they discuss balancing socialism with capitalism and fear mongering in the media. And for balance; we meet Pigcasso and get some Zac Efron updates. Happy Listening.
S1E32: Capitalism, Pigcasso & Efron Updates
July 29, 2020 00:08 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBIt's Episode 32 for us, and day 9,732 in quarantine; #TheNewNormal. In this personal episode; Alex & Rachel are joined by their engineer Tony Klein, as they discuss balancing socialism with capitalism and fear mongering in the media. And for balance; we meet Pigcasso and get some Zac Efron updates. Happy Listening.
Comedy, Covid & Civil Rights
July 23, 2020 06:03 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB*This episode originally live-streamed on YouTube & Facebook on 7/13, but accidentally was never uploaded here, so here is the re-post of the full episode. Enjoy! EPISODE 30, we made it! And we're glad you're here! Please help us in welcoming our very first guest on the podcast, Comedian and Writer, Emily Browning! We sit down for a full hour and a half to talk all things comedy, COVID and Civil Rights. We have our fellow producer, Tony Klein jumping in on the mic as well. We cover a lot o...
S1E31: Comedy, Covid & Civil Rights
July 23, 2020 06:03 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB*This episode originally live-streamed on YouTube & Facebook on 7/13, but accidentally was never uploaded here, so here is the re-post of the full episode. Enjoy! EPISODE 30, we made it! And we're glad you're here! Please help us in welcoming our very first guest on the podcast, Comedian and Writer, Emily Browning! We sit down for a full hour and a half to talk all things comedy, COVID and Civil Rights. We have our fellow producer, Tony Klein jumping in on the mic as well. We cover a lot o...
S1E30: Astros, Efron + Covid, still
July 21, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 44 MBIt’s Episode 31 which means we’re distinguished and enjoy reading for pleasure. JK. But we are stoked to still be here and so pleased to have Comedian and Dog Trainer Lizzy Weisman on the pod! Liz and Rachel met many moons ago at a Jewish Pre-school (you read that right) and met Alex by way of Lizzy many years later. It’s a fun story! This episode we talk astrology, Zac Efron’s new show on Netflix and spend some time with our OG segment, “Rachel Learns The News” - Happy Listening!
Astros, Efron + Covid, still
July 21, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 44 MBIt’s Episode 31 which means we’re distinguished and enjoy reading for pleasure. JK. But we are stoked to still be here and so pleased to have Comedian and Dog Trainer Lizzy Weisman on the pod! Liz and Rachel met many moons ago at a Jewish Pre-school (you read that right) and met Alex by way of Lizzy many years later. It’s a fun story! This episode we talk astrology, Zac Efron’s new show on Netflix and spend some time with our OG segment, “Rachel Learns The News” - Happy Listening!
S1E29: Back to our Regularly Scheduled Program
July 08, 2020 06:26 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBWelcome back to our regularly scheduled program. This episode, we're joined again by our producer Tony Klein and he did his homework! We wrap the episode with a full break down of Netflix's flop, "The Night Clerk" but before that, we're back with "LaForce what's my Course", "Rachel Learns the News" and Alex pitches Rachel a new screenplay she should write. . . which, is basically the plot of Black Sheep. See you next week!
Back to our Regularly Scheduled Program
July 08, 2020 06:26 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBWelcome back to our regularly scheduled program. This episode, we're joined again by our producer Tony Klein and he did his homework! We wrap the episode with a full break down of Netflix's flop, "The Night Clerk" but before that, we're back with "LaForce what's my Course", "Rachel Learns the News" and Alex pitches Rachel a new screenplay she should write. . . which, is basically the plot of Black Sheep. See you next week!
A DOUBLE BONUS!
July 08, 2020 06:23 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MBOk, so admittedly, we're back in LA, everything closed and we're trying to keep from going total Kayne. (ie: cray) Sit back, relax and enjoy this hour-long conversation that spans all things activism, why Rachel can't go to concerts anymore and we're joined by our other producer, Tony Klien. Also, Rachel does a deep dive and breaks down the toxicity that is The Manic Pixie Dreamgirl for Alex and Tony.
A DOUBLE BONUS!
July 08, 2020 06:23 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MBOk, so admittedly, we're back in LA, everything closed and we're trying to keep from going total Kayne. (ie: cray) Sit back, relax and enjoy this hour-long conversation that spans all things activism, why Rachel can't go to concerts anymore and we're joined by our other producer, Tony Klien. Also, Rachel does a deep dive and breaks down the toxicity that is The Manic Pixie Dreamgirl for Alex and Tony.
S1E28: A DOUBLE BONUS!
July 08, 2020 06:23 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MBOk, so admittedly, we're back in LA, everything closed and we're trying to keep from going total Kayne. (ie: cray) Sit back, relax and enjoy this hour-long conversation that spans all things activism, why Rachel can't go to concerts anymore and we're joined by our other producer, Tony Klien. Also, Rachel does a deep dive and breaks down the toxicity that is The Manic Pixie Dreamgirl for Alex and Tony.
S1E27: A Bonus! You're Welcome.
July 08, 2020 06:21 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIn this bonus episode, Alex and Rachel sit down for a full two and half hour conversation that spans all things 2020. Sooo you know, the really light topics. Is America is too big for a two-party system? If you've ever wondered if Alex and Rachel have the same POV on all things political, you're gonna wanna stick around. We love you!
A Bonus! You're Welcome.
July 08, 2020 06:21 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIn this bonus episode, Alex and Rachel sit down for a full two and half hour conversation that spans all things 2020. Sooo you know, the really light topics. Is America is too big for a two-party system? If you've ever wondered if Alex and Rachel have the same POV on all things political, you're gonna wanna stick around. We love you!
A Bonus! You're Welcome.
July 08, 2020 06:21 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIn this bonus episode, Alex and Rachel sit down for a full two and half hour conversation that spans all things 2020. Sooo you know, the really light topics. Is America is too big for a two-party system? If you've ever wondered if Alex and Rachel have the same POV on all things political, you're gonna wanna stick around. We love you!
S1E26: Episode 25LA. We're back.
June 30, 2020 04:35 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBWe're back in the studio and boy, does Rachel have some opinions on being back in LA. Rachel and Alex catch us up on their road trip back home, Wedding Planning 101 and they dive into all things Pandemic #1 and Pandemic #2. Alex presents a new segment "Is This What We're Doing Now?" and everyone's favorite segment "Should We Buy This For Our House?". Although, Rachel and Alex don't agree on everything, they can agree; driving through West Texas is the worst.
LA. We're back.
June 30, 2020 04:35 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBWe're back in the studio and boy, does Rachel have some opinions on being back in LA. Rachel and Alex catch us up on their road trip back home, Wedding Planning 101 and they dive into all things Pandemic #1 and Pandemic #2. Alex presents a new segment "Is This What We're Doing Now?" and everyone's favorite segment "Should We Buy This For Our House?". Although, Rachel and Alex don't agree on everything, they can agree; driving through West Texas is the worst.
S1E25: Episode 25
June 23, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBIt’s Episode 25 and we’re on the road! Well, kinda. This episode is pretty recorded; so if another massive thing happens in the news and we’re still opening the show discussing #chrisdelia being a creep; our bad. This week we cut straight to it and we’re talking about Rachel’s biking handicap not enough butt for the seat and the $700 halfbike. In the news we’re talking “Chickensorus” Airlines banning booze due to COVID & your favorite topic and ours, Zuckerberg.
Episode 25
June 23, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBIt’s Episode 25 and we’re on the road! Well, kinda. This episode is pretty recorded; so if another massive thing happens in the news and we’re still opening the show discussing #chrisdelia being a creep; our bad. This week we cut straight to it and we’re talking about Rachel’s biking handicap not enough butt for the seat and the $700 halfbike . In the news we’re talking; “Chickensorus” Airlines banning booze due to COVID + your favorite topic and ours, Zuckerberg.
We're Tired AF
June 16, 2020 02:36 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBWelcome to Episode 24. We're still Alex and Rachel but we're tired AF. After three months of shelter in place in Atlanta and a week on the road visiting three different cities to see family, we're spent. This is our last episode in Atlanta before we head back to Los Angeles! This week; Alex presents Rachel with earbuds for your nose? Nose air purifiers? We're still not sure either. Rachel gets revved up and proposes we all engaged in "the slow clap" when we witness human idiocracy IRL and a ...
S1E24: We're Tired AF
June 16, 2020 02:36 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBWelcome to Episode 24. We're still Alex and Rachel but we're tired AF. After three months of shelter in place in Atlanta and a week on the road visiting three different cities to see family, we're spent. This is our last episode in Atlanta before we head back to Los Angeles! This week; Alex presents Rachel with earbuds for your nose? Nose air purifiers? We're still not sure either. Rachel gets revved up and proposes we all engaged in "the slow clap" when we witness human idiocracy IRL and a ...
DOUBLE PANDEMICS
June 09, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBAfter going dark last week in solidarity with Black lives; we’re back with a reflective and moving episode. A bit of a step outside from our normal witty repartee. In this almost two hour episode, we discuss the events of COVID-19, the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, Black Lives Matter and the peaceful protests that are catapulting our collective towards real change (and this all happened in less then two weeks). 2020 you’re a real gem. We love you, stay vigilant, stay safe and see...