Friends Without Benefits

Uptown Dale & Rachel Sobel
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One woman. One man. Thirty plus years of strictly platonic friendship with ZERO romantic history between them.This is Friends Without Benefits.Rachel Sobel is the face behind the popular blog and Instagram account, Whine and Cheez-its. She is the mother of two, a do-over wife, and award-winning writer, author and speaker.Dale McLean is a South Florida entertainment staple affectionately known as Uptown Dale. He is a bachelor, owner of a successful entertainment company, television personality and in-arena host for the Miami Heat.Together they tackle a range of topics around relationships, dating and current events, all with a banter that has been brewed to perfection for decades.Follow Rachel at www.instagram.com/whineandcheezitsFollow Dale at www.instagram.com/uptowndale

  1. 1H AGO

    S4 Ep. 24 - Red Flags, Crocs, and a Bad Connections

    Rachel posted what she thought was a hilarious reel of her daughter breaking every rule at a dog adoption event — finger in every single cage — and one pointed comment was enough to put a pit in her stomach and make her take it down. Dale gets it. The whole thing spirals into a real conversation about how one contrarian comment can ruin your day even when you know it's just someone looking for attention, and why "thank you for your feedback" is the only weapon worth using. From there, things move fast. Dale gets ghosted on a first date by someone who "might have a doctor's appointment," which launches a full dissection of red flags, last-minute excuses, and why people who show up halfway on date one never magically improve. Then Dale debuts a new segment — Why So Much Hate For — and the two go back and forth on Tom Cruise (Scientology, couch jumping, Katie Holmes blinking twice), Carrot Top's confusing gym era, Crocs on anyone who isn't a nurse or a toddler, pineapple on pizza (Dale converted Rachel), veganism discourse, and cats. Strong feelings on cats. The call-in segment is technically a disaster — Andrew from Dale's Survivor podcast attempts to join four separate times with increasingly bad reception while Dale insists it's not his phone — and it is genuinely chaotic and genuinely funny. Episode Sponsor: Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com. Contact Rachel Sobel: Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com Website: www.whineandcheezits.com Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel    Instagram: @whineandcheezits TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes Contact Dale McLean: Email: dance715@aol.com Website: dalethehost.com Instagram: @UptownDale

    34 min

  2. APR 14

    S4 Ep. 23 - $100 Hot Dogs and Our First Guest Call Ins

    Dale and Rachel kick things off with some truly questionable food trends, including a $100 hot dog covered in caviar and gold, fair food debates, and a passionate takedown of white chocolate. Somewhere between Biscoff funnel cake cravings and Hot Cheetos dumplings, things go exactly where you’d expect and also nowhere you’d predict. Then they try something new and bring listeners into the show live. The duo fields calls from Long Island about hotel habits, bedbug paranoia, and why bathtubs are absolutely off limits. And another with unfiltered thoughts on turning 50, life in Boca versus Philly, and why running errands can still feel like a full day. The episode wraps with more chaos, a few wild headlines, and a reminder to tip your servers and appreciate the people taking care of you. Episode Sponsor: Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com. Contact Rachel Sobel: Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com Website: www.whineandcheezits.com Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel    Instagram: @whineandcheezits TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes Contact Dale McLean: Email: dance715@aol.com Website: dalethehost.com Instagram: @UptownDale

    38 min

  3. APR 7

    S4 Ep. 22 - Dale's Germaphobia Gets The Best of Him at E11EVEN in Miami

    Dale and Rachel kick things off with a full in-studio moment featuring their sponsor finally showing up in person, complete with a custom jingle and a little champagne energy to match. What starts as catching up with an old friend turns into a surprisingly honest conversation about personal injury law, billboards, and why people only appreciate lawyers when they actually need one. From there, things take a turn into Miami nightlife, self-driving cars, and Dale’s deep distrust of both robots and strip clubs. His recent night at E11EVEN becomes the centerpiece, where what should have been a fun experience turns into a full spiral over hygiene, massages, and just trying to sit in peace. It’s equal parts hilarious and painfully relatable. They wrap it up with a classic “say it with your chest” moment that hits on Ozempic honesty, beach attire opinions, and the ongoing debate of who really gets to decide what’s acceptable in public. Episode Sponsor: Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com. Contact Rachel Sobel: Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com Website: www.whineandcheezits.com Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel    Instagram: @whineandcheezits TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes Contact Dale McLean: Email: dance715@aol.com Website: dalethehost.com Instagram: @UptownDale

    39 min

  4. MAR 31

    S4 Ep. 21 - Why The Bachelorette Was Canceled Last Minute

    Dale and Rachel get right into the chaos around The Bachelorette getting pulled just days before it was supposed to air, and they have a lot of thoughts. From messy casting decisions to whether the network knew more than they let on, they break down how it all unfolded and what could have been done differently. It turns into a bigger conversation about reality TV, accountability, and how far shows will go for ratings. From there, it’s a full mix of what they’ve been watching lately, including dating shows where no one knows each other’s age, behind-the-scenes reality TV drama, and some very questionable relationship choices on shows like Love After Lockup. There’s also a tangent into the idea of a “hot mitzvah,” streaming vs regular TV, and why binge watching might actually be a problem. They wrap it up with a couple strong opinions, including a rant about half birthdays and one very specific issue involving kids riding sheep that nobody asked for but somehow exists. Episode Sponsor: Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com. Contact Rachel Sobel: Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com Website: www.whineandcheezits.com Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel    Instagram: @whineandcheezits TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes Contact Dale McLean: Email: dance715@aol.com Website: dalethehost.com Instagram: @UptownDale

    39 min

  5. MAR 24

    S4 Ep. 20 - Would You Ever Take a Bath in a Hotel Tub?

    Dale and Rachel start off with a debate that quickly spirals into a full germaphobe confession session. From hotel carpets to shared bathtubs and those mystery shampoo bottles mounted in the shower, they compare their personal travel habits and the lengths they’ll go to avoid other people’s germs. Let’s just say hotel flip flops, towel walkways, and strong opinions about public hygiene all make an appearance. The conversation jumps from there into some truly bizarre headlines including a flip flop obstacle race in Hialeah, a woman trying to bring a Great Dane onto a plane as an emotional support animal, and the strange reality that Gen Z is spending less money on alcohol than previous generations. Things wrap up with a surprisingly intense Pop Tart blind taste test where Dale attempts to identify different flavors and struggles… a lot. Between the hot takes, random news stories, and a preview of a new listener call in segment coming soon, it’s another unpredictable ride. Episode Sponsor: Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com. Contact Rachel Sobel: Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com Website: www.whineandcheezits.com Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel    Instagram: @whineandcheezits TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes Contact Dale McLean: Email: dance715@aol.com Website: dalethehost.com Instagram: @UptownDale

    35 min

  6. MAR 17

    S4 Ep. 19 - Are Your Quirks Actually OCD

    Dale starts things off with a story about a friendship that abruptly ended after he gave some blunt advice about dating patterns. What he thought was an honest moment between friends quickly escalated into someone deciding the friendship should end altogether, which leads to a conversation about how honesty, tone in text messages, and personal insecurities can completely change how things are received. From there the conversation takes a turn into the everyday quirks people don’t realize they have. Dale breaks down his routines like rounding up at the gas pump, lining drink labels up in the fridge, refusing to mix clothing brands, and his double soap shower method. Rachel adds her own habits including extreme ice preferences, fountain soda loyalty, and the ongoing debate about the correct way to place toilet paper on the roll. They also dive into a few strange headlines and internet stories, including a controversy surrounding Reese’s ingredients, a college student crowdfunding tuition with pennies, and a truly bizarre Florida headline. The episode wraps on a lighter note with a throwback music moment that instantly puts everyone in a better mood. Episode Sponsor: Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com. Contact Rachel Sobel: Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com Website: www.whineandcheezits.com Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel    Instagram: @whineandcheezits TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes Contact Dale McLean: Email: dance715@aol.com Website: dalethehost.com Instagram: @UptownDale

    34 min

  7. MAR 10

    S4 Ep. 18 - The Curious Case of the Disappearing Condoms

    Dale and Rachel start out talking Olympics drama, curling controversy, and the fact that 10,000 condoms disappeared in three days at the Village. But as usual, the jokes lead somewhere deeper. Rachel also shares her first experience at Buc-ee's. The conversation starts with Buc-ee's famous brisket sandwiches and takes a tangent into reality show chaos, and a very real rant about parents setting unrealistic expectations for their kids. It is funny, honest, and a little self-aware. Episode Sponsor: Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com. Contact Rachel Sobel: Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com Website: www.whineandcheezits.com Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel    Instagram: @whineandcheezits TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes Contact Dale McLean: Email: dance715@aol.com Website: dalethehost.com Instagram: @UptownDale

    37 min

  8. MAR 3

    S4 Ep. 17 - Why We Need To Cancel Valentine’s Day

    Rachel and Dale are not buying the hype when it comes to Valentine’s Day. The whole thing feels like a setup, the pressure is weird, the restaurants are overpriced, and somehow you are still expected to post a perfect little highlight reel like everyone else. From there, they get into the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime performance and how the reaction to it says more about people than the show itself. It turns into a bigger conversation about taste, comfort, culture, and why some folks will complain about the language before they ever try to understand the art. Plus cookout vs barbecue gets officially fact checked, a reborn baby at Disney sends them into a surprisingly soft and complicated moment, and the tipping screen discourse returns with blue cheese olives, automatic prompts, and the growing feeling that everybody wants an upcharge for breathing. Episode Sponsor: Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com. Contact Rachel Sobel: Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com Website: www.whineandcheezits.com Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel    Instagram: @whineandcheezits TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes Contact Dale McLean: Email: dance715@aol.com Website: dalethehost.com Instagram: @UptownDale

    47 min
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About

One woman. One man. Thirty plus years of strictly platonic friendship with ZERO romantic history between them.This is Friends Without Benefits.Rachel Sobel is the face behind the popular blog and Instagram account, Whine and Cheez-its. She is the mother of two, a do-over wife, and award-winning writer, author and speaker.Dale McLean is a South Florida entertainment staple affectionately known as Uptown Dale. He is a bachelor, owner of a successful entertainment company, television personality and in-arena host for the Miami Heat.Together they tackle a range of topics around relationships, dating and current events, all with a banter that has been brewed to perfection for decades.Follow Rachel at www.instagram.com/whineandcheezitsFollow Dale at www.instagram.com/uptowndale

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  • Creator
    Uptown Dale & Rachel Sobel
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Friends Without Benefits
  • Show Website
    Friends Without Benefits

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