Two women of color shooting the shit about their moral mulligan - loving all things theme park. They discuss topics ranging from rides to racial representation and everything in between. Occasionally a guest will grace us with their presence and share their opinions and experiences in the theme park universe.
Rachel Baldwin, DeAnna Doersch
The Girls Off the Rails podcast is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. As a listener from Anaheim, California, USA, I have found solace in this show as I flip through the air and undergo maintenance at the hands of cast members. It has become a staple in my daily routine, offering both entertainment and companionship. The hosts, Rachel and Brok, along with their hilarious guest Dee, bring an infectious energy and camaraderie that make you feel like you're part of their friend group. They effortlessly blend humor, Disney trivia, and personal anecdotes into each episode, creating a delightful listening experience.
The best aspect of this podcast is undoubtedly its ability to make you laugh uncontrollably. Rachel and Brok's chemistry is undeniable as they bounce off each other's jokes and playfully tease one another. They have a knack for finding humor in even the most mundane topics, making every episode a joy to listen to. Additionally, their deep knowledge of Disney history and obscure licensing facts adds an educational component to the show that appeals to nerdy Disney enthusiasts like myself. It feels like they've truly done their research and are eager to share their findings with their audience.
However, no podcast is without its flaws. One minor drawback of The Girls Off the Rails is that it occasionally veers off topic or gets sidetracked during discussions. While these tangents can be entertaining in their own right, it can sometimes disrupt the flow of the episode or leave certain topics unresolved. Additionally, some listeners may find the inside jokes or references difficult to follow if they haven't listened to previous episodes or aren't as well-versed in Disney culture.
In conclusion, The Girls Off the Rails podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants a dose of laughter and fun facts while feeling like they're hanging out with friends. Rachel and Brok bring a refreshing energy to each episode that will keep you entertained from start to finish. While it may have a few minor flaws, the overall experience is well worth it. So grab your earbuds and get ready for a wild ride with these tiny friends living in your ears.
The girls:- try to figure out how to say "Carrie Ann Inaba"- try to remember who Harris Walz is - want to make "that's a boo hole" shirts- do the segment "Why is no one talking about this" - why girls can't hide if they have small boobs - why the new alien movie should have had a nonbinary lead - how good of a game heads up isFor any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschOld Milk's Instagram: @OldmilkimprovFriends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
The Girls Discuss Roger Rabbit's CarTOON Spin. They're shocked to find out that the sexy rabbit got a jacket put on her she's not a detective in the movie the ride is crazy and makes no sense rachel has actually never seen the movie Also, the girls try out a new segment that nobody is talking about!!
We talk about Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and Laney's family trip to Paris! Famously Parisians love when you ask for a "table for ten." We talk about:- what people are disliking about the ride, including what someone may or may not "whip" out - who are the hot characters in the ride - if we would like the marvel coaster - and much much more!
The girls (and one rail) talk about:- a better name for the restaurant- what a "big top" is - micROphone man (or mikerphone man)- and much much more! For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschOld Milk's Instagram: @OldmilkimprovFriends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
In this episode we bravely talk about the Pirates of the Caribbean rides where we ask the important questions like would you ever live in this ride why do the animatronics look so bad is rachel cancelled does anyone give a rat's ass about hidden mickeysand much much more!
This week we hit on our favorite celebrity chef owned chicken restaurant (besides PDQ) - Guy Fieri's CHICKEN GUY. Yes it's a fast casual and fairly intense chicken restaurant - the theme is simply “cool chicken.”
Girls updates! The girls discuss one of Rachel's new favorite rides (and one of her parents' favorites too!) Disneyland's Submarine Voyage! They talk about:Findingnemosubmarinevoyage (one word on wikipedia)Dee trying to not get laid off from monsanto fish scoop ride :( Dee peeing her jeans Which girls are hungry for pelletAnd duck, marry, kill Captain Nemo, Bruce the shark, and Nikita Krushev For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschOld Milk's Instagram: @OldmilkimprovFriends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
The girls talk to Niko Thiel about growing up in Iowa and when they would trek almost 60 miles to go to acclaimed arcade and water park, FunCity! You can hear about:the casino on navigable waters the clever name of Ballocityhow a fake car can look like a real car and what hotel rooms have no windows For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschNiko's Instagram: @NikothielGunk's Instagram: @Gunkimprov Old Milk's Instagram: @OldmilkimprovFriends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
The girls revisit space mountain because... Rachel finally went on it! At this point, twice! In this episode the girls:Cover Brok's Elvis impersonation (Hubba Hubba) Read yelp reviews that were written for attentionWonder how blue a sandwhich could really be AND how wet fries could really beFor any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschOld Milk's Instagram: @OldmilkimprovFriends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
This week on the podcast we talk about one of the greatest RIDES of all time derived from one of the greatest FILMS of all time. The Girls discuss Radiator Springs Racers and their experiences at California Adventure! This episode includes talk of:Interactions with TEENS on the ride A SPECIAL guest drops by and tries to explain their unique name to us They read the best and most confused Yelp! Reviews and they duck, marry, kill the outside part, inside part, and thrill of the ride For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschOld Milk's Instagram: @OldmilkimprovFriends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
Going boldly where we have never gone before - we're talking Disneyland's World of Color. This week we're graced with the presence of Old Milker, Mickey Woo, a self proclaimed World of Color-cel. This episode includes talk of:Our bullied past leading us to be cool, hot adults (derogatory)Telling Mickey about our teen night club in Appleton, Wisconsin - NIGHTSTORMWorld of Color being conceived by Vice President of Parades and Spectaculars (Steve Davison)Loving ketchup as a pastimeEric Andre, Rosario Dawson, and her weird ex politician bfDoes Mickey think marriage cool, or no?For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschOld Milk's Instagram: @OldmilkimprovFriends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
The Girls are talking Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Studios! They discuss:Their visits to Universal Studios Their relationship to Harry PotterThe movies and how scary they are Rachel's inaugural visit to Nintendo WorldAnd Duck, Marry, Kill some ride components! For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschRachel's Twitter: @Rachelbaldwin56Friends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
We're doing extra credit and starting the year early with a NEW new episode - WITH A GUEST! Brok Mende of Friends of Friends Recording is here to be ungovernable with us. We cover: Being back together IRLA new improvised character by Dee- er… I mean someone comes in to say hiNew ads by old partnersSomehow talking about a star is born in the year of our lord 2023 almost 2024?!Something about the revenge of the mummy: the ride Brok Mende: @brokthecasbah @friendsoffriendsrecording Hi@friendsoffriendsrecording.comFor any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschRachel's Twitter: @Rachelbaldwin56Friends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
2023 was a great year! What started out with episodes recorded last year and needed a lengthy explanation to a live show together in LA, we're trying to get it together! We recount our favorite episodes, our favorite episode notes and our favs to duck, marry, kill, this episode is one for the ages.
The girls can't get enough of their beloved animatronics - even the ones that scare them shitless. We discuss the WORST animatronics from the uncanny, the cancelled, the uncancelled and much much more. Hear real audio from when Rachel saw Joe Jonas and enjoy the pitch the girls make for their new ride. For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschRachel's Twitter: @Rachelbaldwin56Friends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
Rachel and Dee discuss the "best" animatronics according to them (whatever that means!) They discuss all the animatronics that have made an impact on them from their favorite parks in Disney, Universal, and even Wisconsin Dells.For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschRachel's Twitter: @Rachelbaldwin56Friends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
The girls take on the Universal Studios Hollywood Jurassic Park renovation, Jurassic World, on their trip to Halloween Horror Nights! They relitigate dinosaur's you know whats, try to understand why you would go up a hill on a tour, and state their disdain for crisp rat. It's fun!
The girls are coming at you live from Highland Park's own Outside In theater! We review the mazes, discuss our thoughts, and even do a few bits!
Description:Here it is. The covid-era dream. The spooky promised land. Universal Studios' HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS! Is this our formal review? Absolutely not - we haven't even gone yet, but in this episode we're dipping our toes into the whole haunted theme park kit and caboodle. Come along and listen to us dive deeper into: The tangled web that is the history of HHN, especially the recurring characters that maybe just need to go awayThe over-the-top scaredy-cat-ness that we've both possessed since we were children facing our local haunted house, Neenah Wisconsin's Burial ChamberNew content from our very new and exclusive advertising partners! I swear this is real!Pizza fries being a popular annual snack for some reason??Defining the proprietary terms “Boo Holes” and “Scare Zones” for the normies (us)Hold tight and strap on your hood/goggles/earplugs (to buffer all of the scares!) and prepare yourself for Halloween Horror Nights part 0.5!For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschRachel's Twitter: @Rachelbaldwin56Friends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
Oh Jesus - here we go. You guys wanted hard hitting thoughts - and we got ‘em! We're two girls, of a little color, going off the rails. And we've landed nowhere!This episode is allegedly about Trader Sam's but lemme tell ya - we've got a whole lot more than that coming your way. Can't wait for you to get the whole scoop about;Thoughts on The Weeknd *BEFORE* his horribly sexist/extremely cringey show The Idol Our face shapes and what we think about ‘em??Only SOME of the cars in the movie CARS having racial identitiesWhat if we replaced the Trader Joe's Hawaiian shirts with other tasteful representations, like a Wakanda tshirt with the printed necklace on itAnd yes, we talk about the giant squid tentacles that are triggered by getting the fancy Trader Sam's drinks.—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56DeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschRachel's Twitter: @Rachelbaldwin56Friends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
In this episode of Girls Off the Rails, Rachel and DeAnna recount their August 2022 visit to the one and only Bubba Gump Shrimp (skrimp?) Co. in the Universal Citywalk. Again, in case you forgot, we stuck to the classics: we came, we ate (shrimp and drank blue drinks), and we left. Isn't that what life's all about?In the next hour and then some, you'll hear about:Dee's aqua socks mixupSpeculation about the *ahem* private parts of various animals, alive and extinctDee unboxing Rachel's gift that she kept insisting was “not a big deal and part of it is kind of a joke” Shrimp, and our immeasurable love for itThe controversy of monkeys entering the stone age, but other animals that use tools somehow aren't?Universal Studio Hollywood's Citywalk - not even the actual theme park, because we were too broke for that So - join us! It's gonna be… fun?—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram: @GirlsofftherailsRachel's Instagram: @Rachelbaldwin56Rachel's Twitter: @Rachelbaldwin56Old Milk's Instagram: @OldmilkimprovFeminist Robot: Feminist Robot on Apple PodcastsDeAnna's Instagram: @DeedoerschFriends of Friends Recording: @Friendsoffriendsrecording
The girls discuss Country Bear Jamboree, and let's just say, it's a wild ride! They're not sure if it's good but they are sure that it was real. Rachel maybe like animatronic taxidermy. It's another throwback episode.
The girls are learning how tough it can be to be a bug! Or rather, how scary! Um, they come, they eat, they leave much? The girls are reunited in Chicago and talk to engineer Brok about how scared he and Rachel are of this ride.
The Girls are reunited in Chicago and they're taking that opportunity to record as much as possible! We discuss how many times we've lost this episode, how this ride is MAYBE being closed, and how absolutely freakin terrifying this ride is. It's a good one, I hope you enjoy!
Guess what Girls, this episode was also recorded a year ago! We get to reminisce on the time that we knew nothing about Guardians and apparently barely knew Rocket was a raccoon. We added a contemporary intro and outro to give updates and talk a bit about Dee's visit last year.
The Girls were reunited in Chicago! ALMOST 1 YEAR AGO! Since then they have moved across the country. Dee is in Chicago and Rachel is in LA, and they have been trying to get settled! This ep takes place on the strangest day ever, Roe V. Wade was overturned! And we ignore it in the ep! Enjoy!
Rachel and Dee sum up the season and talk about favorite moments, lost eps, and favorite foods.
Rachel and DeAnna discuss on of their "hometown" theme park cities, Wisconsin Dells! Wisconsin Dells is the waterpark capital of the world and has lots of other quirky amusement rides. For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram https://www.instagram.com/girlsofftherails/Rachel's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaldwin56/Rachel's Twitter https://twitter.com/RachelBaldwin56Feminist Robot https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-robot/id1139880670DeAnna's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deedoersch/DeAnna's Twitter https://twitter.com/deedoerschFriends of Friends Recording https://www.instagram.com/friendsoffriendsrecording/
Rachel and DeAnna discuss their initial thoughts on the Avenger's Campus based on youtube videos, ride throughs, and other reviews. For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram https://www.instagram.com/girlsofftherails/Rachel's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaldwin56/Rachel's Twitter https://twitter.com/RachelBaldwin56Feminist Robot https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-robot/id1139880670DeAnna's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deedoersch/DeAnna's Twitter https://twitter.com/deedoerschFriends of Friends Recording https://www.instagram.com/friendsoffriendsrecording/
Rachel, DeAnna, and Joe talk about Star Wars, Galaxy's Edge, and just about anything tangentially related to the franchise.
Rachel and DeAnna discuss Rachel's first ever ride of Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom, their recent trip to the park, and a few snack and queues along the way.For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram https://www.instagram.com/girlsofftherails/Rachel's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaldwin56/Rachel's Twitter https://twitter.com/RachelBaldwin56Feminist Robot https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-robot/id1139880670DeAnna's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deedoersch/DeAnna's Twitter https://twitter.com/deedoerschFriends of Friends Recording https://www.instagram.com/friendsoffriendsrecording/
Rachel and DeAnna chat with Matthew Serrano, LA-based director of the documentary “Live from the Space Stage: a Halyx Story” - which was made/released in collaboration with Defunctland in Fall 2020. They get some behind the scenes details on this narrowly-pre-covid-produced doc, chat about Mike Post's iconic other work (you know - the “DUN DUN” from Law and Order), and hear about a surprising familial connection to Captain EO.For any questions, thoughts, or snack review requests, email us at Girlsofftherails@gmail.comWanna see what the girls are up to? Follow us here:Girls' Instagram https://www.instagram.com/girlsofftherails/Rachel's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaldwin56/Rachel's Twitter https://twitter.com/RachelBaldwin56Feminist Robot https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-robot/id1139880670DeAnna's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deedoersch/DeAnna's Twitter https://twitter.com/deedoerschFriends of Friends Recording https://www.instagram.com/friendsoffriendsrecording/
We went to Orlando and Disney Springs! We give you some updates on the parks and summarize our visit. We also open some gifts and talk about our bad airbnb!!
We talk about the Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, our proposed changes to it, and how nice it is to see white people stay in their lane. And we DON'T know Marvel or villains at the time of record.
We talk to Danii Gallegos about space moutain and lots of other stuff. Like her experience as a cast member! We have too much to say and too little time! It's a fun one.
This one is what I like to call a Serious One. We all have long weeks and occasionally it shows! We share some Real Thoughts on racial representation in parks and get into what it could mean to have "good" Native visuals. It's cool! Also Rachel is Native. So if you're not Native and you have a problem with what she says, DON'T TALK !!!
We talk Hagrid's Magical Motorbike, the Wizarding World, and our trip to Universal in 2020. It's an instant classic and a rare "in person" record. Guests are Delaney Doersch, Nick Leffel, and Brok Mende.
Welcome to the first episode of Girls Off the Rails! We discuss our experience with theme parks and get into what the show is going to be about. It's fun!
Teaser for our new podcast regarding the good, the bad, and the funny of theme park rides.
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