Be Here For A While

Be Here For A While

Comedy EN ↓ 243 episodes

Rachael O'Brien is a stand-up comedian/actress who has performed in 9 countries all over the world doing stand-up. Her self deprecating humor is at the center of the weekly show. On each episode, Rachael dissects the comedic moments in the lives and careers of her friends and notable entertainment industry personalities. She enjoys interviewing talent about their personal struggles and successes, learning more about tips and tricks on how to live a happy and successful life, diving into (and sarcastically analyzing) dating and relationships, and through all this, she loves giving her listeners...

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Be Here For A While

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Comedy

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bleav.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

132: Reflecting on 2018 to Kick Ass in 2019! 27.12.2018

Rachael's manifestation guru BFF, Kilee Johnson, joins Rachael today to give her expert advice on how to prepare to kick ass in 2019, which begins with reflecting on 2018.  What are you proud of, what do you want to let go of, and how can you move on from 2018 disappointments.  They discuss the power of the mind and how your brain doesn't know the difference between imagining you're doing somethin...

131: Why Alone Time Is So Valuable 20.12.2018

Sabrina Danzl is back and we are talking everything from dating app etiquette to Rachael's bizarre twitch when it comes to rejection.  We aren't pretending to know it all (because who does?) but one thing we do agree on is the importance of ALONE TIME.  It's the time where you build the relationship with yourself, learn to be brave, & discover who you are and what you want. This holiday season, gi...

130: Too Much To Handle w/ Hannah Cranston 13.12.2018

Hannah Cranston, former host and executive producer of YouTube's THINK TANK, a leading millennial news show with 1.3 Million subscribers and over 500 Million views.  Hannah was also a guest host and former producer of THE YOUNG TURKS, the most popular news show online.  Rachael and Hannah discuss why women are told they are "Too Much To Handle," and how to move past that stigma and be proud of wha...

129: Dating Is Complicated - Let's Chat About It 06.12.2018

Lauren Leonelli and Jennifer Golden, hosts of the popular podcast "It's Complicated," join Rachael to dissect the complicated world of dating. Subjects like, how to spot a red flag, dating someone with children, when your commitment pace is faster or slower than your significant other's, and the importance of "Self Care" and "Me Time." They discuss if you should treat dating like a job, being set...

128: Donuts & Laughs w/ Matty Cardarople and Anthony DeVries 29.11.2018

Actor/Comedians Matty Cardarople and Anthony DeVries join Rachael for a fun podcast about how they got started in entertainment industry, embarrassing audition stories, and their first times on stage which includes Matty talking to a bear and Anthony accidentally JUMPING THROUGH A WALL.   Matty, who's had major roles in Stranger Things, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Jurassic World, and many more...

127: Modeling, Acting, Addiction & Recovery w/ Jennifer Gimenez 22.11.2018

Jennifer Gimenez joins Rachael today to talk about her EPIC life and career.  Jennifer was discovered on the Santa Monica Pier by legendary photographer Bruce Weber at the age of 13.  Her modeling career blew up and she was soon walking the runways of Paris and was the it girl for the famous designer Alaia.  She was the youngest person to ever appear on the cover of Elle Magazine and starred in a...

126: How To Find Your Confidence w/ Katie Maloney 15.11.2018

My dear friend and Bravo's Vanderpump Rules Star, Katie Maloney joins me to talk about a subject that we all struggle with, CONFIDENCE.  Both Katie and I have struggled with confidence at certain points in our lives, but Katie, has really come to an "ah ha" moment, almost enlightened, about the subject.  She has been through it all, with negative comments on social media after being on a reality s...

125: Stories On The Road w/ Bill Dawes and Shaan Joshi 10.11.2018

Three comedians in a hotel room in Reno, Nevada, what could be more fun? Rachael is joined by Bill Dawes and Shaan Joshi while they are performing at The Laugh Factory in Reno for the week.  They share their opinions on what "success" or "making it" is, how it feels to be alone on the road, and how their parents reacted to them being comedians.  Shaan shares a story about Dave Chapelle that puts i...

124: Ghosts, Vampires, & The Unknown w/ Jim Perry 30.10.2018

Happy Halloween!  On this special Halloween themed episode, Rachael sits down with Jim Perry, the host of the popular paranormal podcast Euphoment.  Jim tells some insane real life ghost stories, the time he climbed a mountain in search of a vortex and how he met a real life Vampire who literally drinks human blood.  Rachael is fascinated as he walks her through each of these experiences and paint...

123: Dating App Disasters & Writing Prison Letters w/ Kari Martin 25.10.2018

Kari Martin, co-host of popular Comedy/True Crime podcasts "White Wine True Crime" and "Pretty Scary," joins Rachael for a fun conversation about dating, prison letters, plastic surgery and more.  They talk dating app horror stories, the time Kari wrote to a convicted murderer she thought was cute in prison, and the time that she wrote to Netflix's "Making A Murderer," inmate Brendan Dassey, who a...

122: Career Inspiration from YouTube Star Taryn Southern 18.10.2018

YouTube Star turned AI musician, Taryn Southern, joins Rachael to catch up about her consistently growing and ever-evolving career. Rachael and Taryn met 10 years ago as newbies in LA and chat about life in Los Angeles, how careers grow and change, dating heartbreak, starting over, and major career moves. They discuss Taryn's new album and how she is the first artist to compost a pop album entirel...

121: Bringing Boyfriends Home w/ Kristen Doute 12.10.2018

Vanderpump Rules, Kristen Doute joins Rachael to discuss the awkward experience of bringing a boyfriend home to meet the parents, Kristen's mom's run in with Tom Sandoval after their breakup and their relationship now, & Kristen and Rachael make plans to take a spontaneous & creative road trip to shake things up in their lives and get out of a rut. Rachael also intros with her accidental trespassi...

120: Manifesting Your Best Life 04.10.2018

Want to show up in life as your most authentic, productive and passionate self? Rachael sits down with her childhood bff and manifestation expert Kilee Johnson to learn some tips and tricks on how to take daily steps toward creating a kick ass life. Rachael and Kilee also talk about how they manifested having a round of drinks bought for them (by a creepy old man, but still, they made it happen)....

118: Seeing Mistakes in a New Light w/ Keiko Agena 20.09.2018

Gilmore Girls actress Keiko Agena joins Rachael to chat about her new book "No Mistakes: A Perfect Workbook for Imperfect Artists." The book is based on the principles of "no mistakes" in Improv and applies to life in general. What if we learned to view our mistakes as opportunities to grow and change? This book is a must read for all creatives and people looking to think outside the box and impro...

117: Testing Joke Limits w/ Sam Morril 13.09.2018

Comedian Sam Morril joins Rachael to chat about his new 1-hour special "Positive Influence," presented by Amy Schumer, which airs this Friday, September 14th on Comedy Central. Sam is a brilliant joke writer, performer, and all around funny dude. Recently, Sam has been seen on Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party, the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and “Conan” on TBS for multiple appearance...

116: Lindsay Lohan, 90 Day Fiancé, & making your dating "list" with Zack Wickham 07.09.2018

Zack Wickham joins Rachael on this episode of Be Here For A While to discuss the dance heard and seen around the world by Lindsay Lohan. It was the gift we didn't know we needed and couldn't be more grateful for it. They also talk about getting into 90 Day Fiancé and how Zack had a missed opportunity to be on the show, which leads them into discussing Rachael's new theory about making a dating "li...

115: Summer 2018: The Summer of Love 30.08.2018

Sabrina Danzyl joins Rachael on this episode to discuss the summer of crazy-quick celebrity engagements -- from Justin Bieber and Haley Baldwin to Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson. Most of them popping the question only after a few weeks. They debate how long it takes to really get to know someone and give their predictions on if these marriages will last. Tune in! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

113: The Drake Debate (and other pop culture updates) w/ Michael Yo! 06.07.2018

One of Rachael's favorite comedians, Michael Yo, joins her on this episode of Be Here For A While to debate recent pop culture topics - ie DRAKE's new album and Ariana Grande's engagement to Pete Davidson... as well as discuss their comedy careers, juggling a career with a new baby, and making a name for yourself. And Michael drops one of Rachael's now-favorite quotes, "people outgrow jokes, they...

112: Budget Friendly Beauty Tips with Ali Levine and Amanda Lauren 29.06.2018

Rachael O'Brien welcomes podcasters/bloggers Ali Levine and Amanda Lauren on her show to discuss beauty and fashion tips and how to get a husband, on this week's episode of Be Here For A While. Learn sneaky tricks of the styling trade from celebrity stylist Ali Levine and get the best beauty insider tips (and brands!) from blogger Amanda Lauren. Tune into their podcast Things We're Too Lazy To Blo...

111: Taking a Break and Self-Care Techniques with Christian Majewski 24.06.2018

On a recent trip to Malibu, Rachael got the chance to learn some great meditation and self-care techniques which she's sharing on her podcast today with friend-friend turned friend, Christian Majewski! Tune in for Rachael's upcoming shows (including a European tour!) and to learn what she learned about meditation, male-female relationships, and family dynamics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

110: Comedian and Comic Book Author Danny Lobell 16.06.2018

Rachael and comedian Danny Lobell discuss his new comic book, developing their comedy as they've grown up, and of course, dating and relationships. Catch Danny at the Hollywood Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals at his one-man show and tune in to learn about his comic book series! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

109: Over-explaining with Sabrina Danzl 08.06.2018

As best friends do, Sabrina has a secret word to shut Rachael up when she's over-explaining, which she does... often ;) The word is BANANA. And if it's really word-vomity: FLAMBÉ! The two besties catch up on life, recap some fun anecdotes of their time together in Boston with Rachael's dad Mike, and discuss getting over hard breakups. Tune in! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

108: Ballin' on a Budget with Zack Wickham 14.05.2018

Rachael's friend Zack Wickham joins her on this episode of Be Here For A While to discuss how to live in LA on a budget -- including clothing tricks, getting deals on food/drinks and more! Zack also recaps his recent trip back home to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby with Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor from Vanderpump Rules. Plan your next trip to Portland using  travelportland.com ! When it...

106: Ask Me Anything, Part 2 30.04.2018

As promised, Rachael is back for Part 2 of her special #AMA episode of Be Here For A While! Tune in to hear YOUR questions and hear about her latest shows. You can grab tickets to her upcoming shows in your area and submit #AMA questions on instagram at @rachaelnobrien or at  www.rachaelobriencomedy.com ! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

105: Ask Me Anything, Part 1 20.04.2018

On this special one-on-one #AMA episode of Be Here For A While, Rachael answers YOUR questions. She offers up advice and anecdotes about her career so far and moving to LA, as well as how she deals with pressures of body image, career expectations, friends, and more! Tune in to hear YOUR question and make sure to get tickets to her upcoming shows in your area at www.rachaelobriencomedy.com ! Brook...

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