I Have a Question with Rachel and Walls

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 at the end of it all, we ask: who are we now, after this podcast journey? An enormous, spectacular, full-hearted "THANK YOU!!" to all our listeners and loyal supporters for tuning in over the past 99 episodes!!! We so appreciate all of your company, questions, and steadfast support. We've had a great time, and we hope you did too! You can always reach us at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com, or on our Instagram and Twitter. Or you can keep in touch with us on our personal social media handles: Walls' Instagram, Rachel's Intragram (rarely used), and Rachel's Twitter. Music by Royer Bockus And always remember: a couple of strangers on the internet believe in you!!!! Bye! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 object would you be from Beauty and the Beast? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos are welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Big, huge, whale-sized THANK YOU to the supporters! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS Pick up Monikers for your next party Read Your Last 15 Minutes... by Jonny Sun Get Goodbye Again by Jonny Sun Listen to The Silence of the Girls audiobook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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, and one poem set to an orchestral piece) that just might have you feeling something grand. What would you do with an obscene amount of wealth? Have you figured out yet how you like to be comforted? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos are welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS Get your very own comfy and quick drying Casaluna waffle towels from Target Read "The Windhover," a beautiful poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins Listen to Dawn Upshaw perform Samuel Barber's orchestral adaptation of the James Agee poem, "Knoxville: Summer of 1915" Follow along to the words in the libretto for "Knoxville: Summer of 1915," excerpted from James Agee's prose poem of the same name --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 cookbook for beginners and, of course, one more K-pop group to blow your mind! Want to say hello? Reach out on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos are welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS Pick up Where Cooking Begins Here we have a Loona Music Video/Songs/Dances Playlist Intro to Loona Group Formation/Personalities/Memes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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)? Which extra funky ice cream flavor would you try? Tell us about it on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos are welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS Listen to the episode of Glennon Doyle's podcast on handling burnout on Apple Podcasts, or listen to the episode on Spotify Bop along to the Pride-appropriate song "This Hell" by Rina Sawayama Find and obtain some free N95 masks via the CDC website If you're of legal drinking age, you can get yourself some Cruzan Black Strap Rum to elevate your Dark n' Stormies Check out Rachel's preferred Creme de Violette liqueur from Bitter Truth (if you're of legal age) Treat yourself to some funky, exotic, and yummy ice cream flavors at Morgenstern's in NYC Or grab a pint of Van Leeuwen's delicious Honeycomb ice cream nationwide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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-bearing orangutan or angry chicken? Cast your vote on Spotify or message us about it on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos are welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS Make an appointment at Callen-Lorde Get an annual skin cancer screening at Tribeca Skin Center Knit yourself a Park N Knit Bow Tie Tank Imbibe with Something & Nothing Seltzers Boost your epidermis with: Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum Supergoop Unseen Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cream Cetaphil Mineral SPF Retinol Serum from Trader Joe's --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 some epic viewing recommendations: a super-sized Bollywood masterpiece, and the creepy, nostalgic thriller that everyone's been talking about (written by a friend!!). Would you rather have a flexible mind or a flexible body? Are you still masking and taking extra Covid precautions?? Tell us about it on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos are welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS Find FREE N95 Masks near you! Watch the epic Bollywood masterpiece RRR on Netflix Watch the most recent season of Stranger Things on Netflix (especially episode 3!!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 Deck? Tell us about it on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS -Good general rundown/summary of the whole situation (allegations, trial, backlash) -Short video about the bot campaign online to discredit Heard and support Depp -Evidence that at least some of the pro-Depp sentiment online is a result of a far-right-funded astroturfing campaign, where far-right websites are using trial-related misogyny as a way to bring more people into the alt-right online influence sphere -An article describing the chilling effect the trial coverage is already having on victims of abuse -Johnny Depp's erratic, unprofessional behavior and unaddressed addictions were already doing plenty of damage to his career before Amber Heard's allegations -Check out Bomb Shelter and Mean Baby at bookshop.org or your local library --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 about--you guessed it--cults! Do you have a favorite childhood teacher? What alternate-universe career would you pursue? Tell us about it on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS Learn more about the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America Indulge your inner history nerd and food lover by watching Tasting History with Max Miller on YouTube Listen to the Sounds Like a Cult Podcast to see if you're in danger... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 dystopia and a hint of heist. Got a fav flight route? Monopoly stan, or not a fan? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS Find how and where you can access local abortion care in the US (or the nearest legally available care) Order Medication Abortion pills, or just learn about at-home/remote abortion options (even/especially in areas with limited in-person care options) Get remote medical assistance or advice for self-managing a Medication Abortion (from the Miscarriage & Abortion Text/Hotline): 1-833-246-2632 or https://www.mahotline.org/ Get legal help and information from If/When/How (Repro Legal Helpline): https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org/ or national hotline 1-844-868-2812 Access abortion and miscarriage-related mental health & emotional support from Exhale Pro Voice: https://exhaleprovoice.org/ or textline 1-617-749-2948 Need financial assistance? Get help finding a local abortion fund to help cover part of the cost Shout Your Abortion has lots of additional resources to check out. (Shout Your Abortion is a great movement/group working to destigmatize abortion through the sharing of personal stories from all kinds of people seeking abortion care for all sorts of reasons. They are a platform for folks to promote, improve, and normalize abortion access in the US.) The Flight Attendant on HBO Max Severance on Apple TV+ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 your outlook fresh. After this episode our hosts will be taking a one-week spring break, but they'll be back with more questions, recs, and laughs before you know it! What's something you've grown out of? Try any new flavors you love recently? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Freshen up your apartment workout with MadFit on YouTube, or download the MadFit app for Apple or check out the MadFit app on Android Watch Rachel's episode of FBI: Most Wanted on CBS --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 tell us about it on Instagram and Twitter. Emails and voice memos welcome at withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Watch The Home Edit on Netflix Check out Alannah Shop on IG Listen to Riot Antigone on Spotify and Apple Music Gaze upon the trailer for Everything Everywhere All at Once and grab your tickets --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 the perfect Bachelor Party?!? Walls considers how she'd spend the apocalypse in a disaster movie. Rachel recommends checking out the massive, multi-textural artworks of the painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer. Walls recommends taking a dip into a juicy miniseries about a megachurch/cult. What would be part of your perfect bachelor party? Which Hollywood archetype would you be in a disaster movie? Tell us about it on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Follow Walls' friend Park on Instagram at Park & Knit to get some great knitting inspiration and patterns Learn more about the Etsy seller boycott Check some of the works of Anselm Kiefer here and here If you're in Venice, Italy, check out an Anselm Kiefer installation in person! Keep up that cult curiosity from a safe distance by watching the short docuseries Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed on Discovery+ Check out some ways you can help Ukraine and Ukrainians right now, or check out some additional organizations that provide aid --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 Rachel suggests taking a listen to the moody, dramatic cello music of Zoë Keating. Ever been disappointed by a fancy restaurant? Who would you be in a murder mystery?? Tell us about it on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Laugh your troubles away with Whose Line is it Anyway on HBO Max Listen to the superb soundscapes of cellist Zoë Keating --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS What happened to Agatha Christie? Elle Fanning's look at the SAG Awards Need a book? Grab Tosha Silver's Outrageous Openness Check out Ryn Weaver's music --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 higher than your peers? Be excellent at time management? Tell us about it on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Daylight Savings: Good or Not So Good? Make time for Stuck Boat 2.0 Try a Juniper & Lime Soda or the Moshi Yuzu Soda Watch the Righteous Gemstones on HBO Max Get $15 off your Papier Purchase (Here's the one Walls got!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 Apple and Android, and Rachel suggests a beyond-belief mountain climbing documentary. Have you ever known anyone in a cult? Would you climb in the Himalayas? Tell us about it on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Download Redecor to play on Apple devices Or play Redecor on Android devices Watch the half-inspiring, half-insane documentary 14 Peaks on Netflix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Shakespeare fans--Check out Susan Hart's virtual classes Get into Twice with Rachel's playlist Footage from the Twice concert + the Reddit video Tickets to Rachel's Play Boots on! Time to dance to Pink Pony Club --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 Beauty and the Beast. Sticking with the theme of unique objects, Walls recommends an exhibit at The Met highlighting how decorative arts inspired early Disney. Rachel recommends a couple funny videos to keep you laughing. What kind of spy would you be? Are you also a secret K-Pop stan and wanna nerd out with Rachel??!!?!?!?! Let us know on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Visit Spyscape to see if you have what it takes to be a spy Listen to music by Twice (the 9-member K-Pop girl group Rachel's seeing in concert) on Spotify or on Apple Music Check out Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts at the Met, and on tour Watch Lubalin (feat. Charlotte Cardin)'s hilarious musical interpretation of Yahoo answers about pregnancy Watch the original YouTube video that inspired the Lubalin musical cover Watch the internet classic Rachel mentioned, "How Is Babby Formed?" **Correction: we incorrectly said that the word "kawaii" means "cute" in Korean, but it's actually a Japanese word. Learn more about Kawaii here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus Vanderbilt by Anderson Cooper (bookshop.org) Cultish by Amanda Montell (bookshop.org) Being Alive sung by Audra McDonald (youtube) Stephen Sondheim on Apple Music Stephen Sondheim on Spotify Mad Men Season 1 (amazon) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 you rather deal with smelly fluids, or stabby robot dogs? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus Expand your brain and your skillset with some courses from Coursera Take a look at Rachel's Spirited Away print, by artist Tracie Ching Check out more of Tracie Ching's artwork Find out about the tricky business of finding the perfect fit for your jeans --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 here. Did you give a tiny letter to a snail? Looking into carrier pigeons? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Get your own bananas from Miami Fruit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Have you left a rating and review for the show? Every single share and 5-star rating has a huge impact! Learn how to rate and review here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS EnneaApp for Android EnneaApp for Apple Take a test for free! Check out The Enneagram Institute Purchase The Wisdom of the Enneagram Pick up The Enneagram Made Easy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 strange PSAs from the 80s. Will those CATS PSAs leave you in fits of laughter, or with lingering nightmares? Have you ever danced so hard to a song that you peed a little? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Dance your pop-punk heart out to this killer mashup of "Good 4 U" and "Misery Business" Embrace your epic side with this majestic mashup of "The Lion King" and "Out of the Woods" Watch the cast of the 1980s musical CATS explain the importance of seat belts for children Or, watch the cast of the 1980s musical CATS call attention to the dangers of smoking Watch an interview with Indian-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta about her controversial masterpiece, Water Rent and stream Deepa Mehta's beautiful film Water on Amazon Prime Or rent and stream Deepa Mehta's Water on YouTube if you don't feel like making Jeff Bezos richer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 us know on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Read A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles Listen to "The Lark Ascending" by Ralph Vaughn Williams on Spotify or on YouTube Download Frozen Free Fall from the App Store (Apple), or check it out on the Google Play Store (Android) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 wins with the hosts! We're on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Look out for the Haunted Mansion episode of Happy Harvest Horror Show Learn more about the Imagineers Order your own sketchbook from the Brooklyn Art Library See some of Roni Horn's work --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 of your well-being? Tell us all about it, honey! We're on Instagram and Twitter, or you can send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! We love hearing from you! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Read any Shakespeare text for free from the Folger Shakespeare Library Use the Folger Shakespeare Library's online resources and targeted search tools to dive deeper into Shakespeare's texts Watch Golden: The Journey of USA's Elite Gymnasts for free on Peacock Learn more about designer and color expert Terence Conran Check out Conran on Color --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! We love hearing from you! Supporters! THANK YOU! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Updates to Actors Equity's Joining Policy Check out The Shakespeare Sessions, Looking for the Moor Drop your jaw for the 2008 Beijing Opening Ceremony. Warning: Flashing lights are present throughout. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 wants you to grab some paper and stamps. It's summertime and that means snail mail! Beep beep boop boop. Send us a (digital) letter on Instagram or Twitter, or send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com! We love hearing from you! WE LOVE OUR SUPPORTERS! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! The "Space is Hard" Twitter thread Walls read this week Check out Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century on Disney+ Rachel's "Maybe I Will Dance" Playlist Crop your tops, tweeze your brows, it's the new millenium, baby! Watch Pen15 on Hulu Enjoy WandaVision on Disney+ Splash around with Below Deck Mediterranean on Peacock --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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. Rachel reveals which songs can get her (reluctantly) on the dance floor. Got any stories about young people being gay and innocent and heartless? Which songs can get you tapping your toes without fail? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter, or send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. WE LOVE OUR SUPPORTERS! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Watch Zaila Avant-garde twirl with joy as she wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee (pro tip: Google her for a fun, celebratory Google graphic) Read about some of the shady characters Eric Adams is close to Read some worrying quotes from Eric Adams himself Check out the 1619 Project if you haven't already Read Nikole Hannah-Jones' statement about rejecting tenure at UNC in favor of teaching at Howard Watch a quick explainer about Haiti's history with reparations --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 we should start a book club on Instagram or Twitter, or send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. WE LOVE OUR SUPPORTERS! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Watch Mercury 13 on Netflix Learn more about Wally Funk Pick up Piranesi from Bookshop.org or your library Get scuba certified Read up on the consequences of non-air-conditioned prisons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 senses could you best adapt to living without? Are you a proud plant parent? Show us pics of your plant children on Instagram or Twitter, or send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. WE LOVE OUR SUPPORTERS! To join them, tap the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Check out our friend Glenna's new YouTube Channel, glenna girl tarot! Give yourself some laughs by watching/listening to this hilariously bad recorder cover of the Titanic theme song! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. WE LOVE OUR SUPPORTERS! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Check out Spa Castle! AI-Generated Halloween Costumes Watch Lego Masters on Hulu Bonus music is Sunny by LiQWYD (Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3cLBK0R Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/_2DHIB99cQc) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 simultaneously minimize food waste and help you try out some new restaurants in your area. Have you had any vaccine-enabled reunions with friends, family, or loved-ones yet? If you haven't yet, what's the first thing you'll do together once you do reunite? Tell us on Instagram or say hi on Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: Try a delicious slice of Price Street Pizza Sip some Som honey cordial for a unique drinking experience Try to find some Found Elderflower Sparkling Water for yourself Enjoy some Quinn Touch of Honey Pretzel Sticks Sample some new restaurants while minimizing food waste with Too Good to Go Learn more about the candidates for the Democratic Primary in the NYC Mayor's Race Read about each NYC Mayoral candidate's positions on hot button issues Learn all about how ranked-choice voting will work on the ballot for the June 22nd, 2021 NYC Mayoral Primaries Find your polling place and get a sample ballot for the June 22nd, 2021 NYC Mayoral Primaries --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 resident and doorman? What's on your summer bucket list? Have YOU ever solved a mystery? Tell us on Instagram or say hi on Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: Additional music from John Bartmann Enjoy this ad for Walls' 2001 toothpaste Grab a copy of It's Even Worse Than It Looks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: Check out Anna Sale's new book Let's Talk About Hard Things Laugh along to the Celtic Woman sketch on SNL Or giggle at the Brawr Barn sketch from SNL Rent the comedic movie Waking Ned Devine for $3.99 on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, or Google Play --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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! What's keeping you sane right now? Share your sacred space on Instagram or say hi on Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: Check out a virtual museum experience Witness the comic magic that is Megan Stalter Watch Hacks on HBO Max --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 reality TV. Which two March sisters are you? What is your go-to reality TV show? Tell us all about it on Instagram or say hi Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS! Indulge in a new duvet set Learn about some ways to help victims in Israel and Palestine Contact your Representatives and encourage them to condemn illegal settlements and excessive Israeli military action in Palestine Read a Palestinian perspective on the situation in Israel and Israeli colonial violence Listen to the Role Calling Podcast episode about Little Women Check out some delicious recipes from Fat Choy Vegan Restaurant Stream Below Deck for free on Peacock Try Yaupon (American tea) from Catspring Yaupon Or try some Yaupon from Yaupon Brothers American Tea Company Or, or try some Black Yaupon tea from Harney & Sons Or, or, or try some try some Green Yaupon tea from Harney & Sons Listen to a relevant episode of the Call Your Girlfriend Podcast Enjoy some thought-provoking virtual theatre --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus Watch The Comeback on HBO Max How to Use Facebook Marketplace --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 rehearse an audition side. There's an especially mouth-watering snack rec waiting for you, and a delightful new podcast for movie fans. Any haircut surprises? Are you a Peeta or a Gale? Tell us about it on Instagram + Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Music by Royer Bockus LINKS FOR YOU! More on NYC Tulips Watch Spontaneous on Prime Husavik for the Oscars Watch Borat Subsequent Moviefilm on Prime Listen to Role Calling with Ned and Caroline Check out Milkflower in Astoria --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 SERIOUSLY THOUGH, PLEASE DON'T, while Walls grapples with God. Walls recommends a three-part podcast deconstruction of toxic Girlboss self-improvement scams, and Rachel recommends getting yourself a bouquet of flowers. Are you better at compartmentalizing than Rachel and Walls? Which flowers do you want in your self-celebration bouquet? Tell us about it on Instagram + Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Thank you so much for leaving a rating and review! Every single download and subscribe makes a huge difference for the show. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: Learn more about the uses of Helium, and why its shortage is so globally devastating across tons of fields Learn about what Rachel Hollis did to deserve being the subject of a deep dive by the "Be There in Five" podcast Listen to Part 1 of the "Be There in Five" podcast exploration of Rachel Hollis, Girlbosses, and Self-Help Pyramid Schemes Listen to Part 2 of the "Be There in Five" podcast exploration of Rachel Hollis, Girlbosses, and Self-Help Pyramid Schemes Listen to Part 3 of the "Be There in Five" podcast exploration of Rachel Hollis, Girlbosses, and Self-Help Pyramid Schemes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 celebrates an underutilized emoji. Walls recommends a graphic novel that could help you examine your feelings. Rachel recommends following a sweet little bot on Twitter that will help you remember to take care of yourself. Are you ready to hop on board the Abolition Train with us?!? What are you doing to tend to your feelings and do self-care right now? Let us know on Instagram + Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Thank you so much for leaving a rating and review! Every single download and subscribe makes a huge difference for the show. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: Get introduced to Abolition with Amber Ashley James on Instagram Listen to Trevor Noah unpack the fallacy behind "bad apples" Watch Amber Ruffin break down the racism behind criminalizing and policing poverty Watch 13th on Netflix to learn more about the direct line from slavery to the prison industrial complex Check out the graphic novel Feelings: A Story in Seasons, by Manjit Thapp Follow Tiny Care Bot on Twitter for sweet lil' reminders about self-care Follow Jonny Sun on Twitter for kind thoughts and interesting observations Donate to help out George Floyd's daughter, Gianna Floyd Donate to Daunte Wright's family to help cover funeral costs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 the "Support" button here. Thank you so much for leaving a rating and review! Every single download and subscribe makes a huge difference for the show. Have a question you want to hear on the pod? Let us know on Instagram + Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: The Science that Led to the Vaccine Stephen Colbert reads AI- Generated Pickup Lines Check out the True Spies Podcast This is a Robbery (not The Art of the Heist, oops!) on Netflix Made You Look on Netflix Watch Katy Perry: Part of Me Meet the sweetest couple in Mississippi on Home Town See the contestants for Design Star: Next Gen (watch out for spoilers) Safe Neck Stretches --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 episode to help you add some new tools to your conflict resolution and communication toolbox. Rachel recommends a list of outrageous AI-generated pickup lines to give you a much needed laugh. SUPPORTERS! You're the best, and we love you!! To join them, click the "Support" button here. What would you try to communicate to an alien if you encountered one? Would you fall for any of the AI pickup lines? Let us know on Instagram + Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: If you're in Cleveland and need a dentist, check out Westpark Dental Take FREE Bystander Intervention and De-escalation training from Hollaback! and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Check out The Actors Gymnasium in Evanston, IL, where Rachel and Walls took Circus in undergrad! Take lessons at the Trapeze School New York, which Walls attended Watch Rachel & Walls' low-key film obsession, Arrival, starring Amy Adams Learn some effective tools for communicating through conflict from Episode 317 of "Happier" with Gretchen Rubin Laugh until you cry at these terrible AI-generated pickup lines --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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! To join them, click the "Support" button here. What movie sent you down a superhero rabbit hole? Have you watched Carmen Sandiego? Let us know on Instagram + Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: RIGHT NOW: Call and email your Senators to demand they vote YES on background checks Learn more, get involved + donate through Everytown for Gun Safety Get your own yard signs 9 Orgs Making Progress Towards Gun Control Watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier on DisneyPlus Watch WandaVision on DisneyPlus Watch Last Chance U: Basketball on Netflix Watch Carmen Sandiego on Netflix Pick Your NYC Mayor Jessica Walter highlights: one and two! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

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 ways to lift one's spirits even in dark times--from celebrating accessories which make us feel ready to take on the world, to the perfect snacks to comfort us on any journey. SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Is there an accessory that gives you confidence? What is your go-to comfort snack? Let us know on Instagram + Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: Show some love to an Asian-owned vintage shop Read some people's personal experiences with anti-Asian hate Learn more about the work of Red Canary Song, a grassroots coalition which advocates for Chinese massage parlor workers across the US Learn Bystander Intervention tactics to help stop hate when you see it happening Support Georgia's Asian American community in the wake of the Atlanta-area hate crimes Learn some basics about Korean naming conventions Check out some tips to pronounce the most common Korean surnames correctly Improve your understanding of how to properly pronounce the romanization of Korean names and words Learn how to pronounce common Chinese names and use pinyin to pronounce Mandarin Chinese words properly with resources from: The University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business Former Rutgers University student (and current Penn State University professor), Sharon Xiaolei Huang Former Carnegie Mellon University student (and current University of Wisconsin-Madison professor), Xiaojin Zhu University of New Hampshire Arizona State University Donglin Chai, Ph.D. (formerly of The Ohio State University, currently a professor at University of Maryland Baltimore County) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support

It's been a real march getting to mid-March, and Walls is feeling it. The hosts check in on the anniversary of Breonna Taylor's murder and discuss the worldwide parallels of police- and prejudice-based-violence. Rachel has a very funny history-adjacent lesson and things get ~fragrant.~ Walls reveals her not-so-secret aversion to a certain sound, and the hosts chat about mental health. Of course, they couldn't release an episode on St. Patrick's Day without a note on Irish culture and how you might want to appreciate it this year. Sláinte! SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button here. Do you have a signature scent? Can we steal it? Tell us about it on Instagram + Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. Music by Royer Bockus Some resources: Learn about defunding the police How to help the Asian community Get your own Rutherford B. Hayes Candle Try Rachel's Versace Bright Crystal: full-size or sample Try Walls's Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker: full-size or sample Learn about trichotillomania and dermatillomania Get paid with Yvette Nicole Brown's wise words Check out The Stoop Listen to Irish Music with Rachel and Walls --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls/support