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I Have a Question with Rachel and Walls

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College friends and NYC actors Rachel and Walls do a weekly check in, ask each other a question about anything and everything, and leave their listeners with a recommendation for something to read, watch, eat, listen to, or do. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/withrachelandwalls/support

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Ep. 100: Who Are We Now?

July 13, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.5 MB

The final episode of "I Have a Question with Rachel & Walls" is here! In this farewell extravaganza, Rachel & Walls ponder all things 100: How would we spend $100? Where in the world would we go on a 100-mile trek? Who would we invite to a 100-minute-long dinner party? What does it say on page 100 of the book nearest us at the time of recording? What item would we distribute 100 of? What new place would we want to experience for 100 days? What might our 100th birthdays look like? And...

Ep. 99: Curb Your Perfectionism

July 06, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

In their penultimate episode the hosts reflect on a glorious weekend away with their college friends. They've got a party game to really get you laughing amidst the intense world news and a speed round of catch-up questions for Walls. SPOILER: She announces which cheese is The Best Cheese! Then Rachel reveals which shows she'd like to remake, and star in, before two more poetic recs to get your Cancer season feelings going. They'll be back for one more episode next week! Which inanimate obj...

Ep. 98: ¿Por Qué No Los Dos?

June 29, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Three episodes left! Whoa! In our third-to-last episode, Rachel gets in a little Twitter fight, but shows some personal growth. Walls has some exciting career news that has her both relieved and nervous at the same time. Walls shares the ways she's realized she likes to be comforted. Rachel fantasizes about what she'd do with an obscene amount of money. Walls recommends some towels that will have you feeling like heaven at an accessible price. Rachel recommends two pieces of art (one poem, a...

Ep. 97: It's a Journey, Not a Destination

June 22, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

It's the Final Four episodes! Walls has had a big work-life shift this week, and Rachel has confirmed that JIF really is the only peanut butter for her. There's a conversation about dermatillomania (skin-picking) and the benefits of working with a dermatologist. As the hosts look back on two years of the show, they ask questions from the archive. Walls has a DJ name worthy of middle school lunchroom conversation, and Rachel dreams of acquiring some wonderfully human skills. There's a great c...

Ep. 96: ScArY BaNAnaS

June 15, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Our hosts are at it again! Walls talks about handling burnout and healing your nervous system, with help from a great episode of Glennon Doyle's podcast. Rachel celebrates Pride in her own small way with a summertime bop. After the break, Rachel relives a perfect day. Walls considers some things she's gotta do and places she's gotta go despite putting it off. Both our hosts have some yummy, yummy dessert recommendations perfect for the summer. Doing anything special for Pride (big or small)...

Ep. 95: Both Repelling and Attractive

June 08, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Hello June, and Happy Pride Month! It's time to call Walls, Dr. Walls because she's gone to five medical appointments in the last week, and everyone knows that's how you earn your MD! Spoiler--everything looks good. Rachel has an update on the frightening consequences of the Johnny Depp - Amber Heard defamation trial, and the questions segment proves to be a rather vulnerable space. Recs this week will keep your skin feeling sexy and your taste buds aroused.  The ultimate showdown: sword-be...

Ep. 94: Covid Caught Up with Me

June 01, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Well, The 'Vid finally caught up with our Covid-Cautious hosts. Rachel describes her Covid experience, and encourages everyone to mask up with N95s or KN95s, even when it's not required! Walls shares a week full of the ups and downs of being an adult. The hosts send love to victims of gun violence, and are determined not to lose hope in fixing things. Walls reveals which she'd prefer: a toddler's ability to learn new things with ease, or a toddler's physical indestructibility. The hosts have...

Ep. 93: The Downton Abbey Afterparty

May 25, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

CW: Intimate Partner Violence In this ep, the hosts dive into the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation case, a Downton Abbey afterparty, and the divine power of documentaries. Rachel is done with the PR trial taking up everyone's newsfeed, and Walls has stories from a star-filled evening in Manhattan. There's a little bit of lying this week to go complement the true stories featured in documentaries and memoirs.  Ever been surprised by a celebrity encounter? Similarly addicted to Below De...

Ep. 92: Christ On The Go

May 18, 2022 16:12 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Rachel and Walls are at it again! They give some updates about their "try something new" challenge from a few episodes back. Walls shares some recent photo-taking escapades. Rachel describes packing up her Grandma's house, including some unexpected dinosaur shenanigans. Walls considers a couple of alternate-universe career paths. Rachel remembers a favorite childhood teacher who was ahead of the curve. Recommendations include a YouTube channel for lovers of history and food, and a podcast ab...

Ep. 91: Ohr Nohr!

May 11, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

The Supreme Court is back with bad news, but organizers on the ground are doing everything they can to keep abortion safe, legal and affordable. The hosts chat a bit about Christianity's "roots" in the anti-abortion sphere (they're more nascent than one might guess), and then they fly away to far-off places in the questions segment. Rachel goes geographic and Walls travels back in time to her favorite childhood board game. The recs this week will keep listeners entertained with a dash of dys...

Spring Break 2022! (See You Next Week)

May 04, 2022 10:00 - 24 seconds - 365 KB

Rachel and Walls are taking a one-week-long spring break. There isn't a full episode this week, but join us again next week for our regularly scheduled programming! Happy spring! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/withrachelandwalls/support

Ep. 90: The Whale Rider Herself

April 27, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Rachel and Walls catch up on the high stakes game of chicken between Disney and Florida governor Ron DeSantis regarding the discriminatory "Don't Say Gay" bill. After checking in, Rachel shares her on-set experience working on an episode of CBS's FBI: Most Wanted. Walls considers what she's grown out of and what she's grown into, as she tries to listen more and assume less. Walls recommends a workout to keep your body fresh, while Rachel recommends trying a new flavor here and there to keep ...

Ep. 89: Petit Albatross

April 20, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

The spring-cleaning bug has finally bit Walls, and she's now got a refreshed bathroom and many episodes watched of a home organizing show. Big news from Rachel! She's on an episode of FBI: Most Wanted airing this week. Walls manages to ask the question with the shortest response yet, and the hosts reminisce on fav SNL sketches, a fabulous new movie, and an album for when you need to get your rage out. EEK! Teeth for nails or nails for teeth?! Fill out the poll on this Spotify episode or tel...

Ep. 88: The Knitting is Getting Out of Hand

April 13, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Walls has returned from a fabulous Colorado ski trip! Still glittering from the fresh air and sunshine of the slopes, Walls seeks to keep that blissed out feeling after returning to rainy New York. Walls' knitting hobby reminds Rachel of a creative way to help Ukrainian artists. Rachel gives some somber updates about the situation in Ukraine. The hosts agree that it's important to keep tending to our moral gardens, even if we don't see every seed we plant bloom. After the break, Rachel plans...

Ep. 87: The Independently Wealthy Red Herring

April 06, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MB

Another week, another episode! Rachel reaps the consequences of too much phone use, when she comes down with a case of Texting Thumb! Walls has a disappointing dining experience, but makes up for it by binging movies and lots and lots of Below Deck Mediterranean. Rachel riffs on which archetype she'd be in a murder Mystery. Walls considers what she would tell her past self about these two years of pandemic life. Walls recommends a funny feel-good pick-me-up in Whose Line is it Anyway?, and R...

Ep. 86: I'm a Party!

March 30, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

Remarkably, both hosts got to work on acting projects this week! They catch up on what it's like to really be an actor, what Walls' Oscars experience might be like, and what mystical mayhem Rachel has stumbled into. There's a rec to help you lean into the woo-woo, and a musical artist if you just need ~vibes~. Has the sight of your palms ever made a reader gasp, "Oh no!"? Tell us about it on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to [email protected]! Supp...

Ep. 85: Banal Superpowers

March 23, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

In semi-breaking news, Rachel reports this week that there is/was/has been another stuck boat. The hosts chat about a big potential time change for the country and what the self-service beverage bar might look like in Rachel's fantasy. Walls has an incredibly super superpower to dream about, and a planner to help make sure the dream comes true. Rachel's rec includes John Goodman, so you know it's good. Please. Please. Please. Share with us your banal superpower. Would you jump just a little...

Ep. 84: Would You Be Interested In... A Sex Cult?

March 16, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

Our hosts do their best to keep on keepin' on during tough times. Walls has some much-needed hangout time with friends, and keeps her plans flexible. Rachel has to confront some frustrating Covid-related changes to her production schedule. After their check-in, the hosts go in DEEP on cults. Rachel tells her infamous Sc*entol*gy Story. Walls explores some of the uncomfortably cultish norms in the acting and improv worlds. Walls recommends a soothing interior decorating game available on Appl...

Ep. 83: Oh, I Know Her--She's Very Famous

March 09, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

After a rough news week and some trying mental health days for Walls, the hosts are celebrating what's good. Rachel went to the Twice concert and had the time of her life, and Walls is remembering just how awesome Shakespeare is. They've got some mystical questions and info about K-pop, Rachel's latest play, and a rockin' dance song from Walls. Fellow Shakespeare or K-pop nerd? Did you stand up and DANCE to Pink Pony Club? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or vo...

Ep. 82: Light Espionage

March 02, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Our hosts acknowledge some concerning developments in the world: the ongoing Russian Invasion of Ukraine, as well as the denial of rights to Transgender kids in Texas and Florida. They also check in about what's going on in their personal lives: Walls gets to live out her spy dreams at Spyscape in NYC, and Rachel gets ready for her first ever K-Pop concert. Walls reveals who she'd take down if she was a hacker. Rachel figures out what animated-inanimate object she would be in the world of Be...

Ep. 81: A Vegetarian Chicken

February 23, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

The hosts dig in to the nitty-gritty of Rachel's audition prep and a book that pairs well with Julian Fellowes' latest show. They're tapping into what makes a cult a cult, time-traveling, and a show that saved Walls' sanity during a late-night babysitting gig. If you're in need of quality entertainment, you mustn't miss the OG, Stephen Sondheim. Did your parents forget to hire a babysitter when you were born? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to wi...

Ep. 80: An Army of Low-Rise Jeans

February 16, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Walls tries out some art sales on Honeybell Vintage, does yoga, and takes some classes on finance and marketing?!? Rachel finally finishes some dreaded errands that weren't so dreadful after all. Rachel revisits some favorite childhood movies. Walls ponders which is worse: zombies, or sentient robots? Round out your week with some self-care, and a recommendation that will hopefully help you feel more comfortable in your jeans. Have you found a miracle pair of perfectly-fitting jeans? Would ...

Ep. 79: The REAL Return of the Pod, or Some Pretty Funky Fruits

February 09, 2022 13:50 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Rachel and Walls are back in one of the biggest episodes EVER! Turns out there's much to discuss after a five-month hiatus. Rachel fills us in after the loss of her most extraordinary grandmother, and Walls recaps what it's like to move (for the 6th time) in a pandemic. They're sharing what they've learned and what's bright ahead. You'll even find a funky fruit rec this week.  A huge thank you to the supporters for their steadfast support in this time! To join them, tap the "Support" button...

Ep. 78: The Return of the Pod!

February 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MB

Hello lovely listeners, thanks for waiting for us while we took a break from the podcast! But now we're coming back. We're excited to share what we've been up to with you all. Our full-length return episode is forthcoming next week, but please enjoy this little greeting in the meantime! Much love, Rachel & Walls --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/withrachelandwalls/support

Ep. 77: A Little Pause

September 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.5 MB

Hi everyone! Rachel and Walls have both had big life changes this week, so their schedules need a little flexibility right now. They'll let you know as soon as regular episodes are in the works again. For now, enjoy the back catalog, catch up on a hot rec, and love the ones you're with. Thanks, as ever, for sticking with us! Now's a great time to share the show with a friend. Music by Royer Bockus --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/withrachelandwalls/support

Ep. 76: Enneagram Deep Dive

September 08, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

It's here! Rachel and Walls dive into the Enneagram, a personality framework based on internal motivation. They're talking core fears, how they use the framework in daily life (Rachel's got a fun idea for actors!), and tips for finding out your type. There's an introduction to wings and subtypes, but if you'd like to dig even deeper, be sure to let the hosts know. What's your type? Did you agree or disagree with the hosts' assumptions? Write in on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an e...

Ep. 75: I'm a Pop Icon

September 01, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Walls fills us in on her brother's beautiful wedding, and how she survived that thin mountain air. Rachel gets on her soapbox about how sleep schedules and differing circadian rhythms are NOT indicative of moral worth. Rachel imagines what it would be like to be a pop star--or the manager of a luxury resort--as a way to escape everyday stresses. Walls shares the secrets of what makes someone attractive. Rachel recommends a beautiful, evocative film, and Walls recommends some purrfectly stran...

Ep. 74: Super Summer Spectacular

August 25, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Join the hosts for this extra special seasonal episode! Giving the usual format a vacation this week, they're going all-in on lightning fast and thoroughly thoughtful questions. Up for debate: movie franchises, campfire feasts, and the most frequent of faves.  How did you answer the phrase, "My summer of ______"? Tell the hosts how you really feel about Fast & Furious! Got a book rec? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to [email protected]...

Ep. 73: Extreme Lawn Care

August 18, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Welcome to an extra noisy episode! Rachel recounts her recent trip to Cedar Point. Walls dives back in to fiction. Both hosts try to stay focused through persistent lawnmower sounds. Walls examines her Achilles Heel. Rachel turns to some close-to-home experts. Walls recommends a game to distract you, and Rachel recommends a beautiful piece of music to make up for the lawnmowers.  Got any over-zealous landscapers in your neck of the woods? How do you prefer to drown out background noise? Let...

Ep. 72: Sorry to Any Mackenzies Out There

August 11, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

In an episode largely about imagination, Walls recaps her time in Galaxy's Edge before dreaming up a completely hypothetical, wide-spanning musical theatre career. Rachel's got a good reminder about masks and a (possibly very relatable) relationship with journaling. Both hosts have got new access points for art that they hope you'll check out. Stay safe, y'all! Keep your masks on! Have you ever wanted to throw a journal out the window? Have you been to Star Wars Land?! Share your woes and ...

Ep. 71: G.O.A.T.

August 04, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

Rachel and Walls discuss a killer Katharine Hepburn quote, and how it relates to staying fulfilled as an artist. In other news, Walls is going to Disney World! Also, Simone Biles is the G.O.A.T. of setting good mental well-being examples. Rachel questions if she could function map-free, and Walls shares some packing tips. Rachel has a Golden recommendation, while Walls' rec is all kinds of colorful. What work fulfills you? Have you ever had to step away from something important to take care...

Ep. 70: Pedicures, Authoritarian Regimes, and Actors Equity

July 28, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

There's big news in the acting world, and the hosts have thoughts! They're also digging into the do's and do not's of professional nailcare, traveling through time, and musing on the Olympics. Walls has some family athletic history to share, and Rachel reminds everyone about the power of synchronization. There's a podcast rec and a bit about Moscow in this week's ep, as well. It's a juicy one! Have you ever been in an athletic competition? Send proof on Instagram or Twitter, or send an emai...

Ep. 69: My Journey to Mars

July 21, 2021 03:38 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Incredibly, there's another space update! This week, when she wasn't watching Below Deck or WandaVision, Walls was reconsidering her trip to Mars. Rachel's got a refreshed playlist for dance floor tunes, and, as it turns out, a truly epic DJ name. Walls does a deep dive into the intense structure of classical ballet, and the hosts assess the accuracy of the belief that, "kids are resilient." On trend with the current celebration of Y2K fashion, Rachel has a tv show to recommend, and Walls wa...

Ep. 68: YOUTHS!

July 14, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

It's been another big week for news in the United States and across the world! Rachel gives a rundown of some of the happenings, while Walls relies on interior decorating and her vintage shop to keep her steady. Rachel shares a Peter Pan quote ("and thus it will go on, so long as children are gay and innocent and heartless.") that reminds her of a humbling encounter with some youths. Walls muses on her need for rest, and her determination to mentally reframe her current position in life. Rac...

Ep. 67: Two Little Weirdos

July 07, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MB

What a week of world news! Rachel gets everyone caught up on what's been happening across the globe and Walls has a new hobby! There are some big changes at their alma maters, a "this or that" inquiry, and a tasty salad to dream about. Walls has an imagination-boosting book rec and Rachel's got something "flung out of space" for listeners to check out. And no, it's not the film Carol. But watch that too. Do you want to all read the same book and then talk about it together? Let us know if w...

Ep. 66: As Close to the Devil as We're Gonna Get

June 30, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Are our hosts bad plant parents?!? Rachel and Walls consider the possibility that they need to step up their respective plant-care techniques. They also touch on a spooky sleep development, and home improvement projects. Rachel weighs the best way to spoil a wedding, while Walls faces a difficult, life-altering (hypothetical!) choice. Walls recommends a new Tarot-focused YouTube channel from friend of the Pod, Glenna. Rachel suggests a deliciously simple summer treat.  Which of your five se...

Ep. 65: Falling in Love with Yourself

June 23, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

The hosts have had Big Energy weeks! Rachel got a taste of spa life with her aunt, and Walls is still fueled up from her trip to New York. They're both chasing dreams, albeit in different packages: youth and design. Walls considers whether she'd like to know about her own death in advance, and Rachel answers a fun question from a listener. There's a rec for outdoor living and one for staying cool inside! Send us your favorite jokes! DM us on Instagram or Twitter, or send an email or voice m...

Ep. 64: Mid-Century Modern Nonsense

June 16, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Our hosts celebrate the fact that they were able to see each other in person for the first time in nearly a year and a half!!! Rachel discusses which brands she'd be an ambassador for (spoiler-alert, they're all geared toward deliciousness and comfiness!). Walls contemplates whether she'd ever get Botox or plastic surgery. Rachel has some suggestions about how to vote in the NYC Mayoral race's Democratic primary (on June 22nd). Walls has a yummy and innovative recommendation to simultaneousl...

Ep. 63: Detective Walls is on the Case

June 09, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Happy Pride Month, everyone! Always good to remember that Pride was a riot started by trans women of color! It's hot in NYC, and Rachel has an update on the doorman situation. Would you read his tome? Did Rachel? Find out this week! Rachel picks up another yarn and requests that Walls spill the deets on her former career (?) as a detective. Get those juicy deets! There might be roller coasters in store this summer, and there will certainly be lots of lists. Where does a line fall between r...

Ep. 62: We're Just Fixin' Feet, Not the World

June 02, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Rachel adds another chapter (or short story?) to her ongoing doorman saga. Walls weighs wether she should have responded differently to someone she disagrees with. Rachel relishes an uncharacteristic snack, while Walls has a giggle fit. The recommendations this week have an unexpected comedic/Irish theme. Is your instinct to be an interviewer or a debater? What did little-kid-you think you would encounter more of as an adult? Tell us on Instagram or say hi on Twitter. Send an email or voice...

Ep. 61: The Pace is Different

May 26, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

If you've been feeling the toll of the pandemic, you're not alone. Walls needs a self-care refresh and Rachel is gathering up the beauty of Cleveland. The hosts talk about sacred spaces and experiencing art with new eyes. There's a rec for something out-and-about, and a new TV show to make you laugh. Huge thanks to everyone who has left a rating and review. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, we'd love one from you! Just scroll down, down, down on the episodes page to give us 5 Stars!  ...

Ep. 60: B*tch, It's In the Sauce!

May 19, 2021 04:05 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Both hosts are grateful for their various experiences of home. Walls goes on a discount DIY spree, while Rachel flees to the Cleve. The hosts discuss the complicated situation in Israel and Palestine. After the break, Rachel reveals which two March sisters from Little Women she most identifies with (and vigorously defends an oft maligned character). Walls plans a perfect lake house vacation. Rachel recommends a yummy tea alternative with a forgotten history, and Walls indulges in some juicy ...

Ep. 59: I Will Deal With You (Very Gently + Kindly)

May 12, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Both hosts are vaccinated, and one of them had a wild ride with side effects. To the rescue? Dozens of hours of The Office. On the discussion board this week is what one ought to do with an inebriated seaman and a truly terrifying Would You Rather... Rachel's got a mockumentary rec to make you cringe and guffaw in equal measure, and Walls wants everyone to get luxurious linens for bargain prices. Passive or Passive-Aggressive? Sticky or Itchy? Take the poll on Instagram or say hi Twitter. S...

Ep. 58: A Massive Haircut

May 05, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Thank you so much for leaving a rating and review! Every single download and subscribe makes a huge difference for the show. Have you SEEN the tulips in NYC this spring? A bit about why you might be paying more attention to them in this week's episode! You'll also find out why Walls was charmed by a film about teenagers spontaneously combusting, what's giving Rachel rage and hope all at once, where Walls would land if plopped into The Hunger Games, and exactly how many times Rachel must reh...

Ep. 57: He's Sort of Jesus' Dad, But That's Confusing...?

April 28, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

Rachel and Walls pay tribute to Ma'Khia Bryant after she was murdered by Columbus police officers. The hosts continue to urge everyone to learn more about abolition, and to vocally oppose police brutality against BIPOC (but particularly Black people). Walls reflects on what it means to slow down and smell the flowers during Taurus season, while Rachel is kept awake by an industrious neighborhood woodpecker. Rachel insists that YOU REALLY SHOULDN'T BUY HELIUM BALLOONS ANYMORE, NO, BUT SERIOUS...

Ep. 56: Hop on the Abolition Train

April 21, 2021 05:26 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Rachel and Walls react to the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial, mull over how even this relieving outcome doesn't provide true justice to George Floyd's family, and discuss the murder of Daunte Wright by police. Walls makes some additional convincing arguments for police and prison abolition. After regrouping from the heavy topic of police violence against unarmed Black people, the hosts shift tone and lighten the mood a little. Rachel ponders ice cream flavors, while Walls celebra...

Ep. 55: A Country Club Karen

April 14, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Both hosts have received their first Fauci Ouchies! A big thank you to the scientists and trial volunteers who made this possible!  Walls is thinking about the act of grieving, and Rachel has some updates from previous episodes. She's got a question that sends Walls deep undercover before she herself must revisit her youth. Pinwheel boobs get a shout-out, as does the magic that is Discovery Plus. Take good care, listeners; we've got heists ahead! SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click ...

Ep. 54: AI-Generated Pickup Lines

April 07, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Time for a little spring cleaning: specifically, of Walls' teeth! After Rachel and Walls both express satisfaction with their dentists, Walls gives an update on her answer from last week, and also shares her great experience taking Bystander Intervention training. Rachel figures out what kind of exercise gets her motivated (Circus/aerial skills), and Walls speculates about the existence of aliens (she wants to believe...at least in extraterrestrial bacteria). Walls recommends a podcast episo...

Ep. 53: Accidental Marvel Deep-Dive

March 31, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

Hey look! Another week! Another opportunity to fight for common sense gun legislation! The hosts reflect on the lives lost in Colorado and the passing of Jessica Walter, and Walls is in a neighborhood battle over some yard signs. Turns out Rachel is edging towards expert-level Marvel-aficionado, and they've both got entertaining recs to get you through the next week. New Yorkers, be sure to check the links to see who makes your list for Mayor before the June primaries. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU...

Ep. 52: This is a White People Problem

March 24, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Rachel and Walls discuss the recent tragedy in the Atlanta-area: hate crime shootings in which a White man murdered eight people, including six Asian women. The hosts talk about some ways to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in the wake of the Atlanta killings, and how to practice strategies to confront the White Supremacy which has lead to this past year's deadly increase in hate, harassment, and violence targeting Asian Americans. Rachel and Walls also find small wa...

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