101 episodes

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

I Have a Question with Rachel and Walls Rachel & Walls

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 24 Ratings

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

    Ep. 100: Who Are We Now?

    Ep. 100: Who Are We Now?

    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!


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    • 26 min
    Ep. 99: Curb Your Perfectionism

    Ep. 99: Curb Your Perfectionism

    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


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    • 21 min
    Ep. 98: ¿Por Qué No Los Dos?

    Ep. 98: ¿Por Qué No Los Dos?

    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!

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    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


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

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

    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


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    • 29 min
    Ep. 96: ScArY BaNAnaS

    Ep. 96: ScArY BaNAnaS

    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


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    • 24 min
    Ep. 95: Both Repelling and Attractive

    Ep. 95: Both Repelling and Attractive

    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



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    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

WilliamDoor ,

Best Friends, Best Podcast

Do you find yourself missing thappyconversations with your friends, the ones that are serious and silly and lead you to wonderful recommendations and tools to better your life? Rachel and Walls have been a a happy spar to cling to on the unsettled seas of quarantine, whether they’re discussing the intricacies of social justice or dreaming up hilarious holiday movies of their own invention. The podcast is great for finishing up for a day, giving you that dose of human interaction that’s so hard to come by.

kristenalyson ,

My Favorite WFH Companion

This pod has become by favorite WFH companion! The eps are the perfect length (typically under 30 mins) and each is a nice balance of entertaining and informative. Rachel and Walls are so knowledgeable, curious, socially responsible, funny, and deeply caring humans. I really enjoy them, so much so that I just made a monthly donation to the pod at anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls and you should too!

sylvie4413 ,

So. Good.

ONLY LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST if you’re ready for an ABSOLUTE delight. Grateful to tune into a conversation that feels like I’m with some lovely, inquisitive, very thoughtful friends.

Thanks Rachel and Walls!

((Also quietly crossing my fingers for the Legend of Korra podcast...))

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