Friends Without Benefits

Rachel and Dale are back for a spirited belated Halloween edition of Friends Without Benefits! This episode is packed with hilarious stories, nostalgic moments, and a little bit of heart. The duo celebrates their brand-new sponsor (hello, 1-800-CALL-LEE), shares how their camp roots led to lifelong friendships, and dives into the chaos of trunk-or-treats, favorite candies, and the bizarre etiquette of Halloween stickers. Rachel opens up about her emotional visit back to her sorority house for a breast cancer awareness event, while Dale gets candid about rallying support for his hometown after a hurricane. From MOABS adventures to celebrity Halloween parties (yes, Ken Griffey Jr. makes it on the pod ), this episode proves why their friendship works without benefits—but with plenty of banter.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
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Contact Dale McLean:
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Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Contact Rachel Sobel:
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TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

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Contact Dale McLean:
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We are back for season four and we are seasoning it right. We swap stories from our camp days, argue about pulp in orange juice, and expose the absolute no foods for airplanes. We test drive Dale’s one penny idea for good and dream up a donation challenge that actually helps the unhoused. There is a goat in Gucci, a python bounty in Florida, and a quick tour of our new studio. Rachel wraps with a gentle PSA to book your mammogram, and Dale reminds us to look for sunlight and choose kindness. If you once had a summer fling with Dale in the 90s, Rachel is collecting messages for his final birthday party. Buckle up and let’s do this.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
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Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

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Contact Dale McLean:
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Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

We play a chaotic round of Pick a Sister and make Dale choose between Kardashians, Jenners, Royals, Simpsons, Beyoncé or Solange, Venus or Serena, the Cavinder twins, and the Nader sisters. We talk why Kourtney wins, Kendall beats Kylie, Jessica over Ashley, Solange surprises, Venus inspires, Hannah edges out Haley, and Brooks steals the show. Then we hit hot topics: an OBGYN office’s gross patient shaming, Cardi B’s courtroom one-liners and a cease and desist delivered by mariachi, a surgeon who chose amputation for a quick payout, and the rise of cereal thieves raiding hotel breakfasts. Rachel says it with her chest about banning hotel room carpet forever, Dale considers taking Brightline, and we peek at the Tea app that spills dating gossip. Come for the game, stay for the laughs, and help us hit 300 on IG by sharing the show and sending your tea.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
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Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

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Contact Dale McLean:
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Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Season 4 kicks off in Delray Beach at StellaMix Studios with Rachel and Dale in rare form. We talk about Rachel’s surgery glow up, clear up the pineapple and swingers myth, and debate a spicy parenting scenario where only one kid gets the ice cream. We unpack reality TV chaos from The Bachelor’s newest curveball to the Big Brother emotional affair, then dive into wild documentaries including Amanda Knox, Amy Bradley, and the jaw-dropper about cyberbullying. We revisit the infamous poop cruise, roast the Labubu craze, and seal a Canes vs. Gators bet that may end with a toe touch. 

Hit play, vote in our poll, and come hang with us as Friends Without Benefits gets real, funny, and a little unhinged.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Purchase My Book Here!

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Season four is here and we are leveled up in StellaMix’s new studio with multiple cameras and maximum chaos. Rachel and Dale kick things off with a full recap of Dale’s legendary onesie birthday party complete with Happy Meals, rolled ice cream, a costume change, and a very on brand Mr. Brightside moment. Rachel owns her summer of breast cancer with honesty and grit, sharing how early detection changed everything and why screenings matter. Dale dishes on first time solo international travel to Italy and Brazil, plus the morning after IV rescue. We compare Love Island obsessions, make the case for the spicier British version, rant about cancel culture, and complain about AI appointment hell. It is friendship, real life, and zero platonic confusion. Hit play, laugh with us, and then go book your screening.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale Mclean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Purchase My Book Here!

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

It’s the season three sendoff you didn’t know you needed. Rachel and Dale bring the laughs and the truth bombs as they dive into parenting teens who definitely lie, why Ring doorbell footage is better than reality TV, and what happens when hospitals start acting like used car lots. (Spoiler: it involves bargaining for surgery like it’s a Black Friday sale.)

Also on tap? A brutally honest roast session turning exes into brand metaphors, a debate over the most iconic celebrity siblings, and plenty of chaotic commentary along the way. It’s heartfelt, hysterical, and hilariously off the rails—just how we like it. Season four can't come fast enough.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale Mclean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Purchase My Book Here!

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Rachel and Dale may be “Friends Without Benefits,” but that doesn’t stop them from getting way too real. In this episode, they tackle everything from their unshakable platonic bond to raunchy prank calls, foot pic hustles, dirty restaurant obsessions, and why you should ditch the Justin and marry the Benny.

Things get weird (in the best way) with OnlyFans discoveries, massage table confessions, and a game of “Real or Fake Florida Headlines” that’s as ridiculous as it sounds. Add in Dubai chocolate, pistachio panic, and a wedding photo meltdown, and you’ve got a recipe for pure podcast gold.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale Mclean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Purchase My Book Here!

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Buckle up for one of the most unhinged and hilarious episodes yet! Rachel and Dale go all-in on everything from neighborhood drama (ever towed a booty call’s car?) to fajita fraud (yes, Chili’s fakes the sizzle), and the art of going full “feral mom” when kids get out of line. Nothing—and no one—is safe.

They tackle pajama-wearing teens, overpriced barbecue sauce, off-limits dogs in beds, and the uncomfortable truth about “skinny discounts” in Thailand. Oh, and if you’ve ever wondered what it takes for Dale to choose between pet hair and crusty feet—you’ll get your answer. This episode is chaos, comedy, and controversial takes all wrapped in one sizzling platter.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale Mclean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Purchase My Book Here!

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Rachel and Dale close out Friends Without Benefits Season 3 with a bang—and a whole lot of side-eyes. Dale confesses he’s lived an entire adult life without ever trying yogurt (cue Rachel’s existential crisis), while Rachel unloads on the trend of charging guests hundreds to attend weddings (yep, $333 per head). From wild birthday party rules (don’t show up unless you’re ready to DANCE) to Michael Jackson show reviews, ASL interpreter obsessions, and a full-blown motorcycle rant that escalates fast… this episode has everything.

They dish out raw, ridiculous, and real moments as only two best friends of 30+ years can, with enough laughs, logic, and low-key roasts to get you through the summer hiatus. Catch up now—because Season 4 is coming in hot, and missing Dale’s party might just get you permanently uninvited.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale Mclean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Purchase My Book Here!

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Welcome to the wild world of Friends Without Benefits, where besties Rachel and Dale take you on a hilarious, no-holds-barred ride through the absurdity of everyday life. In this episode, Dale tries yogurt for the first time (cue shock), Rachel drops a $27 billion truth bomb about forgotten gift cards, and things spiral into pheromone perfumes, chaotic bed party culture, and over-the-top gender reveals involving crop dusters. Yes, really.

From viral lip-reading conspiracies to terrifying babysitting horror stories, this episode blends laugh-out-loud moments with surprisingly real conversations about cultural disconnects, parenting fears, and friendship dynamics. It’s everything you didn’t know you needed—raw, ridiculous, and deeply relatable. Press play and prepare to say, “Who Tiffany?”

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale Mclean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Purchase My Book Here!

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale