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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S1E23: 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...
S1E22: SIX FEET!
May 26, 2020 03:07 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBAfter a false start (our audio failed us!) we get back on track and there's no slowing down. In episode 22, we discuss Baltimore's new anthem "Mask Up!" and discover a new dream job. Segment "Dad of the Week" warms hearts while Rachel presents us with subjects she's flipped from hater to appreciator in her new segment "My Bad Dude!" "Rachel Learns The News" is filled with restaurants trying their hat at social distance dining; some so drastic, people in Sweden are eating in empty fields. Alo...
SIX FEET!
May 26, 2020 03:07 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBAfter a false start (our audio failed us!) we get back on track and there's no slowing down. In episode 22, we discuss Baltimore's new anthem "Mask Up!" and discover a new dream job. Segment "Dad of the Week" warms hearts while Rachel presents us with subjects she's flipped from hater to appreciator in her new segment "My Bad Dude!" "Rachel Learns The News" is filled with restaurants trying their hat at social distance dining; some so drastic, people in Sweden are eating in empty fields. Alo...
S1E21: Going Dutch
May 19, 2020 03:20 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBWelcome to Episode 21, we're legal! We agreed, no Covid talk in this episode. . . so we just opened the show with it instead. #beblessed This episode is a fun one! We talk Boom Boom! Sticks, champagne nozzles, stargazers and more. Remember Spencer Gifts? We're switching up the news this week with "The Good, The Weird and The New Normal". Also, we discovered our new favorite segment - DAD OF THE WEEK. Also also, watch Dave on FX. You're welcome!
Going Dutch
May 19, 2020 03:20 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBWelcome to Episode 21, we're legal! We agreed, no Covid talk in this episode. . . so we just opened the show with it instead. #beblessed This episode is a fun one! We talk Boom Boom! Sticks, champagne nozzles, stargazers and more. Remember Spencer Gifts? We're switching up the news this week with "The Good, The Weird and The New Normal". Also, we discovered our new favorite segment - DAD OF THE WEEK. Also also, watch Dave on FX. You're welcome!
TAKE A BREAK AMERICA!
May 12, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBWelcome back! Its Episode 20 and we're still kicking it in quarantine. #blest. We're wrapping about the toxicity of wedding culture (well Rachel is, Alex is just listening) and talk about heading back to Los Angeles. 20 week's in and we're switching it up; Rachel presents "feel good" news to Alex and then we cut through the bull with a new segment aptly titled "TAKE A BREAK AMERICA!" and we close out with a new Wellness or Wackness. Not to spoil it, but it's wack. We love you!
S1E20: TAKE A BREAK AMERICA!
May 12, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBWelcome back! Its Episode 20 and we're still kicking it in quarantine. #blest. We're wrapping about the toxicity of wedding culture (well Rachel is, Alex is just listening) and talk about heading back to Los Angeles. 20 week's in and we're switching it up; Rachel presents "feel good" news to Alex and then we cut through the bull with a new segment aptly titled "TAKE A BREAK AMERICA!" and we close out with a new Wellness or Wackness. Not to spoil it, but it's wack. We love you!
S1E19: Moon Rocks, Amazon's Lone Hero + How to Quarantine at Disney World
May 05, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBThis week is Episode 19 and Day 987 in quarantine. Our Host's wrap up Rachel's birthday week and how pizza parties are just for kids. Rachel talks the Netflix documentary "A Secret Love" and Alex introduces a new segment, "Good Samaritan Shoutout". Rachel Learns the News heats up this week with stories of quarantining at Disney world to Amazon's new lone hero, Tim Bray. Dude, TBray for 2020. Happy Listening.
Moon Rocks, Amazon's Lone Hero + How to Quarantine at Disney World
May 05, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBThis week is Episode 19 and Day 987 in quarantine. Our Host's wrap up Rachel's birthday week and how pizza parties are just for kids. Rachel talks the Netflix documentary "A Secret Love" and Alex introduces a new segment, "Good Samaritan Shoutout". Rachel Learns the News heats up this week with stories of quarantining at Disney world to Amazon's new lone hero, Tim Bray. Dude, TBray for 2020. Happy Listening.
S1E18: Could Tom Hanks be the secret weapon in the fight against Corona Virus?
May 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBIt's week 18 at House Rules Podcast, and we're still broadcasting from our remote studio in Georgia. This week we take a look at the trailer for 'Greyhound' the new Tom Hanks movie. We take a dive into 'digital escape rooms', Rachel answers questions in the latest installment of 'LaForce, What's My Course?' and we learn about how Tom Hanks is personally taking on the fight against Covid.
Could Tom Hanks be the secret weapon in the fight against Corona Virus?
May 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBIt's week 18 at House Rules Podcast, and we're still broadcasting from our remote studio in Georgia. This week we take a look at the trailer for 'Greyhound' the new Tom Hanks movie. We take a dive into 'digital escape rooms', Rachel answers questions in the latest installment of 'LaForce, What's My Course?' and we learn about how Tom Hanks is personally taking on the fight against Covid.
S1E17: Tom Hardy, Portable Blenders & 'Life Advice' from Rachel
April 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBThis week we've got a bit of crazy neighborhood news and an update how life has been in Georgia. We bring back of our classic favorite segments like 'Should We Buy This For Our House?' and 'Wellness or Whackness'. We take a look at the new trailer for 'Capone' starring Tom Hardy. And, we start a really fun weekly Q&A segment, 'LaForce, What's My Course?' As always be sure to catch our livestream every Monday at 8:30pm ET, 5:30pm PT on FaceBook and YouTube, on our production company's page ...
Tom Hardy, Portable Blenders & 'Life Advice' from Rachel
April 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBThis week we've got a bit of crazy neighborhood news and an update how life has been in Georgia. We bring back of our classic favorite segments like 'Should We Buy This For Our House?' and 'Wellness or Whackness'. We take a look at the new trailer for 'Capone' starring Tom Hardy. And, we start a really fun weekly Q&A segment, 'LaForce, What's My Course?' As always be sure to catch our livestream every Monday at 8:30pm ET, 5:30pm PT on FaceBook and YouTube, on our production company's page ...
It's Our Sweet Sixteen!
April 17, 2020 22:17 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBIt's our 'Sweet Sixteen' episode, and boy do we have a good one today. We bring back some our classic favorite segments like 'Should We Buy This For Our House?' & 'Rachel Learns The News' and, we premiere some really fun brand new ones that you'll have to listen to the episode to enjoy. As always be sure to catch our livestream every Monday at 8:30pm ET, 5:30pm PT on FaceBook and YouTube, on our production company's page @SkewedOrbit.
S1E16: It's Our Sweet Sixteen!
April 17, 2020 22:17 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBIt's our 'Sweet Sixteen' episode, and boy do we have a good one today. We bring back some our classic favorite segments like 'Should We Buy This For Our House?' & 'Rachel Learns The News' and, we premiere some really fun brand new ones that you'll have to listen to the episode to enjoy. As always be sure to catch our livestream every Monday at 8:30pm ET, 5:30pm PT on FaceBook and YouTube, on our production company's page @SkewedOrbit.
S1E15: Dolly Parton, Hanson & AIBRO Walk Into A Bar...
April 11, 2020 00:16 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBIt's week three in Atlanta quarantine and we're finally finding out footing. Join us around the fire - literally - as we talk through our week, revisit the segment "Should We Buy This For Our House?" and hear about Rachel's favorite birthday ever (Spoiler: it includes, Hanson and Panama City). We close out with Alex's "Rachel Learns The News" segment that features only good news. Inspo via John Krasinski. Happy Listening!
Dolly Parton, Hanson & AIBRO Walk Into A Bar...
April 11, 2020 00:16 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBIt's week three in Atlanta quarantine and we're finally finding out footing. Join us around the fire - literally - as we talk through our week, revisit the segment "Should We Buy This For Our House?" and hear about Rachel's favorite birthday ever (Spoiler: it includes, Hanson and Panama City). We close out with Alex's "Rachel Learns The News" segment that features only good news. Inspo via John Krasinski. Happy Listening!
S1E14: A Masterclass in Happiness
April 03, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 27.3 MBWell, we're full on into quarantine this week and we've got a great mix of our usual segments for episode 13.
A Masterclass in Happiness
April 03, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 27.3 MBWell, we're full on into quarantine this week and we've got a great mix of our usual segments for episode 13.
Ketchup Packets and a Good Mood
March 30, 2020 04:44 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBRachel and Alex recap their 'escape the quarantine' road trip across America, debate the pros & cons of being a preppier, and take a look at the new super-popular Netflix docu-series 'Tiger King'. Lots of livestream interaction in this episode, so be sure to tune in live on FaceBook & YouTube to participate in the Q&A.
S1E13: Ketchup Packets and a Good Mood
March 30, 2020 04:44 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBRachel and Alex recap their 'escape the quarantine' road trip across America, debate the pros & cons of being a preppier, and take a look at the new super-popular Netflix docu-series 'Tiger King'. Lots of livestream interaction in this episode, so be sure to tune in live on FaceBook & YouTube to participate in the Q&A.
S1E12: We're all going to be okay...hopefully
March 20, 2020 05:41 - 52 minutes - 24.7 MBWell the world may be going into a full corona-panic, but we're finding a little comic relief amidst all the madness. Lots of fun segments this week, including a brand new one 'Rachel's curiosity corner'. And if you haven't yet, be sure to check out the House Rules Livestream, every Monday at 8:30 Eastern time, 5:30 Pacific, so tune in on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch or Periscope to watch the show in real time, send us comments or questions and see special BTS segments not included in the audio...
We're all going to be okay...hopefully
March 20, 2020 05:41 - 52 minutes - 24.7 MBWell the world may be going into a full corona-panic, but we're finding a little comic relief amidst all the madness. Lots of fun segments this week, including a brand new one 'Rachel's curiosity corner'. And if you haven't yet, be sure to check out the House Rules Livestream, every Monday at 8:30 Eastern time, 5:30 Pacific, so tune in on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch or Periscope to watch the show in real time, send us comments or questions and see special BTS segments not included in the audio...
S1E10: Our top 10's for episode ten!
March 15, 2020 06:30 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn honor of our tenth episode, we put together a special bonus episode with ten of our favorite top 10 lists!
BONUS Episode - Our top 10's for episode ten!
March 15, 2020 06:30 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn honor of our tenth episode, we put together a special bonus episode with ten of our favorite top 10 lists!
It's A-Live! (our first livestream episode)
March 13, 2020 15:57 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBWe've made it to episode 10, and it's our first ever live-stream episode! Lot's of fun new segments in this one, including 'App of the Week' and 'Hell No! or Let's Go!' as well as our usual fun segments, ' Should we buy this for our house?' and 'Rachel learns the news'. GREAT articles this week, so definitely give it a listen. We'll be live streaming every Monday at 8:30 Eastern time, 5:30 Pacific, so tune in on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch or Periscope to watch the show in real time, send u...
S1E11: It's A-Live! (our first livestream episode)
March 13, 2020 15:57 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBWe've made it to episode 10, and it's our first ever live-stream episode! Lot's of fun new segments in this one, including 'App of the Week' and 'Hell No! or Let's Go!' as well as our usual fun segments, ' Should we buy this for our house?' and 'Rachel learns the news'. GREAT articles this week, so definitely give it a listen. We'll be live streaming every Monday at 8:30 Eastern time, 5:30 Pacific, so tune in on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch or Periscope to watch the show in real time, send u...
Psychedelics, Hoodie Backpacks & Cuteness Overload
March 06, 2020 17:23 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBWe're at episode nine! And we jump right in with Rachel giving us as recap of her intense edibles experience and take a look at an upcoming psychedelics-focused-networking event coming to LA (perhaps the most LA thing ever) and we continue our usual fun segments of: 'Should We Buy This For Our House?' 'What We're Watching' and 'Rachel Learns the News'.
S1E9: Psychedelics, Hoodie Backpacks & Cuteness Overload
March 06, 2020 17:23 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBWe're at episode nine! And we jump right in with Rachel giving us as recap of her intense edibles experience and take a look at an upcoming psychedelics-focused-networking event coming to LA (perhaps the most LA thing ever) and we continue our usual fun segments of: 'Should We Buy This For Our House?' 'What We're Watching' and 'Rachel Learns the News'.
Should We Buy This For Our House?
February 28, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBIt's episode 8, and somehow we managed to get out another new episode this week, despite Alex and Rachel BOTH recovering from a recent run-in with food poisoning. This week, Rachel takes a seat in the unofficial 'producers chair' and does a long-form interview with Alex to get more insight into his comedy roots and background. We take a look at the new Netflix reality-dating show 'Love is Blind' and we start our new weekly segment: 'Should We Buy This For Our House?'
S1E8: Should We Buy This For Our House?
February 28, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBIt's episode 8, and somehow we managed to get out another new episode this week, despite Alex and Rachel BOTH recovering from a recent run-in with food poisoning. This week, Rachel takes a seat in the unofficial 'producers chair' and does a long-form interview with Alex to get more insight into his comedy roots and background. We take a look at the new Netflix reality-dating show 'Love is Blind' and we start our new weekly segment: 'Should We Buy This For Our House?'
Life-coaching an Uber Driver
February 21, 2020 08:53 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week on House Rules, Rachel tells us her bizarre experience where she ended up involuntarily 'life-coaching' her Uber driver on Valentines day, Alex and Rachel look back on their favorite 90's Nickelodeon shows, and we learn about the cutest new part-time job for unadopted cats.
S1E7: Life-coaching an Uber Driver
February 21, 2020 08:53 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week on House Rules, Rachel tells us her bizarre experience where she ended up involuntarily 'life-coaching' her Uber driver on Valentines day, Alex and Rachel look back on their favorite 90's Nickelodeon shows, and we learn about the cutest new part-time job for unadopted cats.
S1E6: Valentine's & whatnot
February 14, 2020 09:13 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBIt's the Valentine's Dat episode of House Rules (and out first full video episode too!) Alex teaches Rachel the origins origins of Valentine's Day, Alex & Rachel recall and recap some of their best and (mostly) worst Valentines day memories. And, we break down a whole bunch of crazy Valentine's day specific headlines this week.
Valentine's & whatnot
February 14, 2020 09:13 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBIt's the Valentine's Dat episode of House Rules (and out first full video episode too!) Alex teaches Rachel the origins origins of Valentine's Day, Alex & Rachel recall and recap some of their best and (mostly) worst Valentines day memories. And, we break down a whole bunch of crazy Valentine's day specific headlines this week.
It's A New Era at 'House Rules'
February 10, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBOur first episode in our new studio! We've added some video components to the episodes as well, so if you're only listening, be sure to check out our show's instagram @HouseRulesPod for clips from the show! This week we learn about every state's favorite romantic comedy, the future of self-driving buses, and we review the new Taylor Swift documentary.
S1E5: It's A New Era at 'House Rules'
February 10, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBOur first episode in our new studio! We've added some video components to the episodes as well, so if you're only listening, be sure to check out our show's instagram @HouseRulesPod for clips from the show! This week we learn about every state's favorite romantic comedy, the future of self-driving buses, and we review the new Taylor Swift documentary.
We learned a lot this week
January 31, 2020 07:55 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBLots of great stuff this week including finding out all the 'classic' films neither Alex nor Rachel have seen yet. We stumble into the bizarre world of online texting/dating coaching, and the rising trend of becoming an 'Amazon Influencer'. And, we review our favorite new documentary. As always you can send feedback and questions for us to answer on air at: [email protected] and @HouseRulesPod on IG
S1E4: We learned a lot this week
January 31, 2020 07:55 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBLots of great stuff this week including finding out all the 'classic' films neither Alex nor Rachel have seen yet. We stumble into the bizarre world of online texting/dating coaching, and the rising trend of becoming an 'Amazon Influencer'. And, we review our favorite new documentary. As always you can send feedback and questions for us to answer on air at: [email protected] and @HouseRulesPod on IG
S1E3: It's been a busy week!
January 24, 2020 07:50 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBWe've made it to episode 3! Lot's of exciting updates to share with you guys as we move forward with wedding planning. Also, we've got a mix of great headlines this week for our usual segment 'Rachel Learns the News'....some cute, some crazy. And, we give our review of the new HBO thriller / drama 'The Outsider'.
It's been a busy week!
January 24, 2020 07:50 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBWe've made it to episode 3! Lot's of exciting updates to share with you guys as we move forward with wedding planning. Also, we've got a mix of great headlines this week for our usual segment 'Rachel Learns the News'....some cute, some crazy. And, we give our review of the new HBO thriller / drama 'The Outsider'.
Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina candles, Royal shakeups & the (best) worst movie of 2019
January 18, 2020 08:18 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBAnd, we're bacK, with episode 2! Recording live from the Atlanta airport, we recap the rest of our multi-city standup tour along the East Cost. We break down some crazy headlines and news stories including Gwyneth Paltrow's new vagina candles, and crazy shakeups with the Royal Family. And, we give a full recap of the (best) worst movie we've seen all year.
S1E2: Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina candles, Royal shakeups & the (best) worst movie of 2019
January 18, 2020 08:18 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBAnd, we're bacK, with episode 2! Recording live from the Atlanta airport, we recap the rest of our multi-city standup tour along the East Cost. We break down some crazy headlines and news stories including Gwyneth Paltrow's new vagina candles, and crazy shakeups with the Royal Family. And, we give a full recap of the (best) worst movie we've seen all year.
S1E1: Our First Episode! Our House, Our Rules
January 11, 2020 17:31 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBOn our first-ever episode of House Rules, we (hosts Rachel & Alex) recap our New Year's eve and recent engagement festivities, Alex starts the first edition of an upcoming weekly segment "Rachel learns the news' and we give a review and recap of our thoughts on the Apple+ series The Morning Show. Check it out!
Our First Episode! Our House, Our Rules
January 11, 2020 17:31 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBOn our first-ever episode of House Rules, we (hosts Rachel & Alex) recap our New Year's eve and recent engagement festivities, Alex starts the first edition of an upcoming weekly segment "Rachel learns the news' and we give a review and recap of our thoughts on the Apple+ series The Morning Show. Check it out!