Off The Record with Whitney & Rachel

Whitney & Rachel

Two friends, two mics, and endless opinions. Whitney Thomas and Rachel Cook from River Radio take you off the record with concert reviews, new music breakdowns, pop culture chatter, and reality TV recaps — all with plenty of laughs along the way. Whether it’s Taylor Swift talk, concert merch confessions, or debating the latest CMA nominations, Whitney and Rachel keep it fun, casual, and totally unfiltered.

  1. APR 17

    Episode 20: Catch-Ups, Chaos & Comebacks

    After a little hiatus, Rachel and Whitney are BACK and catching up on everything — from busy schedules and basketball state runs to the latest in country music and pop culture. They dive into Ella Langley’s new album, Jason Aldean’s upcoming release, and the latest from American Idol (yes, Hannah Harper is still crushing it). Plus, they react to country stars taking over TV, 2026 concerts and more. Somewhere along the way, Whitney unlocks a brand-new fear and gets way too tickled over deviled eggs, while Rachel continues her ongoing battle with…pronouncing words. It’s a little chaotic, very relatable, and exactly what you’d expect after some time off. 🎙️✨

    48 min

  2. MAR 11

    Episode 19: Oscars, Outages & Oddities

    Rachel and Whitney cover a little bit of everything this week. From a gas outage in Jackson to the latest country music headlines, they dive into Riley Green and Carly Pearce’s new duet, celebrate Missouri’s own Hannah Harper making the Top 20 on American Idol, and react to the upcoming Oscars… even though between the two of them they’ve only seen one Best Picture nominee. They also talk Harry Styles hosting SNL, Ryan Gosling’s viral sketch, what Whitney’s been listening to lately, and their next concerts on the calendar. Plus: and an Off The Record confession where Whitney admits to doing something very strange in her sleep.

    40 min

  3. FEB 26

    Episode 18: Church Crowds, Cloud 9 & Chili Day

    Concert season is heating up! We’re breaking down Eric Church in STL (including 49 Winchester and listener reactions), plus Brooks & Dunn just extended their Neon Moon Tour — road trip? We react to the CMA Fest Nissan Stadium lineup, talk Freedom Fest and local summer shows, and dive into Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 drop (and the Megan vs. Riley saga). Also: Riley Green’s acting debut, American Idol’s Hannah Harper making Missouri proud, Luke Combs’ baby #3, Thomas Rhett’s baby #5 on the way, Chili Day chaos and a round of Sip or Skip. Let’s go. 🎙️

    46 min

  4. FEB 13

    Episode 17: Love, Loss & Lighthearted Chaos

    This week, Rachel and Whitney start on a heartfelt note about holding joy and sadness at the same time, then shift into full pop culture and Valentine’s chaos. The talk the rise of Galentine’s Day, break down the best and saddest country love songs, and discuss shocking celebrity breakups and current crushes. Things get extra unhinged as they admit their childhood celebrity crushes that now make them go “wait… WHAT?” and wrap it all up with Off The Record Confessions involving pillboxes, phone fails, and a few laughs at themselves. 💕

    35 min

  5. FEB 2

    Episode 16: Groundhogs, Grammys & Gross Eggs

    Rachel and Whitney kick things off by touching on Groundhog's Day and how Rachel didn't realize how weird it's gotten. Then it’s full awards-season mode as they break down the 2026 Grammy Awards, sharing their favorite performances, biggest moments, and the ones that had them scratching their heads. Things take an unexpected turn when Rachel admits her biggest food ick: hard-boiled eggs from gas stations and continental breakfasts. Traditions, trophies, and totally unnecessary opinions — just another Off The Record episode.

    29 min

  6. JAN 16

    Episode 15: Rumors, Rinks & Road Trips

    This week, Rachel and Whitney break down the latest music buzz — from Megan Moroney’s new release sparking questions, to Harry Styles announcing a new album. They give major props to kids juggling packed extracurricular schedules, share what they’re listening to right now (including some great new music recs from Whitney), and uncover the shocking truth that Whitney has absolutely no idea what shower steamers are. Music chatter, busy schedules, and one spit out your soda moment — just another week Off The Record.

    38 min

  7. JAN 9

    Episode 14: Post-Holiday Feels, Parking Lot Panic & Pesky Mom Groups

    Rachel and Whitney kick off the episode debating post-holiday blues before celebrating a big Thomas family milestone: Addison passing her driving test. They swap stories about learning to drive, teaching teens, and driving test trauma, then dive into celebrity mom group drama and why those spaces can get messy fast. They also vent about big tours skipping St. Louis again, share quick reactions to new music from Luke Combs and the Jason & Brittany Aldean duet, and wrap it all up with a fast-paced Sip or Skip driving test lightning round.

    36 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    Episode 13: Cards, Classics & Christmas Chaos

    It’s full-on holiday chaos this week. Rachel and Whitney debate whether Christmas cards are still a thing, attempt (and completely butcher) a blind ranking of holiday movies, and admit which festive classics they still haven’t seen. They also tackle the hardest people to shop for, dream big with wildly unrealistic (and very bougie) Santa wish lists, and wrap it all up with Off The Record Confessions — including a passionate Rachel rant that goes slightly off the rails. Festive opinions, questionable rankings, and holiday delusion at its finest. 🎄✨

    35 min
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Two friends, two mics, and endless opinions. Whitney Thomas and Rachel Cook from River Radio take you off the record with concert reviews, new music breakdowns, pop culture chatter, and reality TV recaps — all with plenty of laughs along the way. Whether it’s Taylor Swift talk, concert merch confessions, or debating the latest CMA nominations, Whitney and Rachel keep it fun, casual, and totally unfiltered.

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