Be Here For A While

Comedian Bill Dawes joins Rachael on this episode of Be Here For A While to discuss his film Before The Sun Explodes and what lead to his move from New York City to Los Angeles, as well as some highlights from his successful acting career including his stint on Sex and The City and Law & Order. Get America's most comfortable mattress - NECTAR! Buy now and get $125 OFF and two free premium pillows...

Rachael recaps her trip to Austin and SXSW (adjacent) with comedian Mark Serritella and friend-friend Christian Majewski. Highlights include: the dreaded middle seat on airplanes, fear of opossums, the glory of winning at bowling, and battle roast challenges in liquor store parking lots. Rachael also discovers that Mark and Christian are best friends now, and neither are on her side when it comes...

On this episode, Be Here For a While, Rachael attempts to get to know her friend friend Christian Majewski, whom she's known for 7 months now, with quick fire questions. As it turns out, she didn't know as much about him as she thought. Note to self, Rach: talk less listen more. Okay, moving on. They are in Palm Springs visiting Rachael's parents and they cover everything from the most annoying qu...

On her way back from SXSW, Rachael experienced some travel delays -- but she also met up-and-coming actress Dana Melanie and hit it off! Seated in Row 32, the two struck up a quick friendship, and on this episode of Be Here For A While, they recount their adventure together. Dana shares her exciting acting career - including writing her first project at age 12 - and tells Rachael about filming her...

Award-winning Australian comedian, TV host, radio host and writer Craig ‘Lowie’ Low joins Rachael on this episode of Be Here For A While! Lowie and Rachael discuss her most recent (hilarious) dating story, his instagram-model girlfriend, his radio career in Australia turned comedy career in LA, and a slew of other laughable topics. Lowie is headed to Australia soon for his hit stage show Name Drop...

Danny Zuker, Executive Producer of Modern Family, shares a super personal family story and insight into his interesting career path on this episode of Be Here For A While. Danny's credits include Roseanne and Just Shoot Me - and his career began as a PA-turned-writer on The Arsenio Hall Show when he was only 24 years old. Rachael and Danny discuss Ritch Shydner's "prince or prisoner" theory about...

Eleanor Kerrigan is the latest in a long line of historically funny women who cut their teeth at the World Famous Comedy Store. Starting out as a waitress there, Eleanor learned the ropes of comedy, all the while making the best comics in the country laugh, in the kitchen of the club. It would take several years and lots of pushing from one of her biggest fans, Andrew Dice Clay, to finally get her...

Supermodel Gigi Hadid recently shut down her haters and body shamers on Twitter by revealing that she was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease. On this episode of Be Here For A While, comedian Rachael O'Brien shares her personal journey with Hashimoto's Disease and hypothyroidism for the first time publicly, after being inspired by Gigi's boldness to speak up. Rachael was diagnosed in her e...

Rachael's "Friend Friend", Christian Majewski, joins her on this episode of Be Here For A While to discuss the pitfalls of being born with a large head, how dating someone can positively impact your life (insert eyeroll emoji), and Rachael's recent travels to Portland where she did stand up and celebrated the life of her Grandma Alice. Tune in for an episode that is both funny and sad at the same...

Want a glimpse into Vanderpump Rules' Katie Maloney Schwartz's beauty routine? On this episode of Be Here For A While, Katie joins Rachael and shares all of her beauty secrets - including her favorite skincare brands, how she perfected her cat-eye technique, and even spills Tom Schwartz's go-to face mask! Don't worry, they talk about this season of Vanderpump Rules too ;) Tune in for the tea! Host...

Comedy writer and former reporter Lauren Reeves shares plans for her budding murder podcast on this episode of Be Here For A While. Lauren and Rachael share a love of true crime as well as a similar upbringing in the Pacific Northwest! The girls connect on their childhood memories, falling into your dream career, making a go in the comedy world, and living in LA... and murder. Daily Burn is the fi...

But if I was, Jen Glantz, would save me!! Jen Glantz is a Bridesmaid For Hire and has tapped into a niche market that can be the best -- and most stressful -- day of our lives, our wedding day! Jen Glantz's business formed after she accidentally identified a gap in the bridal industry. Having been a bridesmaid in tons of her friends' weddings and realizing she was good at it, she placed a craigsli...

Industry Vet Barry Katz is chatting with Rachael on this episode of Be Here For A While about comedy, relationships, and his podcast "Industry Standard with Barry Katz". Tune in for some great advice for any career from a guy who's seen it all. Rachael and Barry share funny stories about some of their favorite comedians, including Bill Burr, and Barry offer some really valuable advice and answers...

Rachael and Christian recap their New Years in New York City and subsequent trip to visit his parents in Greenville SC on this episode of Be Here For A While. Tune in to hear some of their favorite restaurants in NYC, hilarious NYE party antics (including Rachael sending a text to the wrong person), and most importantly, an update on sneaky bathroom maneuvers that all girls do on trips with signif...

You may know Corinne Olympios' name from The Bachelor, but on this week's episode of Be Here For A While, Rachael gets to know the real Corinne, outside of Bachelor Nation. Corinne tells Rachael about growing up in New Jersey and Florida, the differences between the two places, and how she was kind of nerdy in high school. They find commonality in their parents' businesses and their upbringing, an...

Rachael doesn't often talk about sex on Be Here For A While... or really in general, with anyone. That is, until she met Emily Morse, host of the hugely popular podcast "Sex With Emily". Do you ever wonder if you're normal, sexually or how to better satisfy your partner? Spoiler - we all do! Dr. Emily Morse gives amazing sex and relationship tips on this podcast, and really makes you feel comforta...

Marcus Spence is one of Rachael's best friends and Senoir VP of A&R at Mosley Music Group. Having worn many hats, Marcus is full of wisdom for aspiring artists and has worked with the likes of Justin Timberlake, One Republic, Ariana Grade, Chris Cornell, and of course, his (older) nephew, Timbaland. Tim plucked Marcus right out of college to come work with the family business at his label, which w...

Rachael's recent trip to NYCF was full of mishaps and late nights. From threatening to assault a gypsy cab driver who was ripping her off, to forgetting to bring flats and having to walk to meetings in hooker boots, to experiencing one of the busiest comedy work trips of her life -- Rachael recaps with her friend, native New Yorker, Christian Majewski. Christian and Rachael retell the story of how...

Rachael has a confession to make... She recently sent the most embarrassing cold email in the history of time. EVER. Her best friend Sabrina is here to recap the short but horrifying experience with her on this special bonus episode of Be Here For A While. Follow Sabrina at @sabrinadanzl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Chris Newberg moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming a comedian. He vowed to focus ONLY on comedy, turning down any job that didn't contribute to his career, and subsequently quickly learning the true meaning of "the struggle is real". He slept on couches, found himself without enough money to eat, and got many "no"s along the way. But when you pour your soul into your work, good thi...

Female entrepreneur/venture capitalist/actress Jesse Draper is living proof that women can do anything! Listen to this podcast if you want to leave your 9-5 job and pursue your passion! Rachael soaks up knowledge from Jesse on how to start your own business, manage family life, and take that leap of faith into entrepreneurship. Jesse breaks down the steps to teach young entrepreneurs how to pursue...

Comedian Heather McDonald stops by to chat with Rachael about being a woman in the comedy world. They start with light conversation in the beginning of this podcast... discussing the season 6 trailer for Vanderpump Rules and being invited to fancy galas. This transitions into the not-so-light topic of the myth that Heroin keeps you looking younger. Don't do drugs kids, but it is sorta fascinating....

Kristen Doute and Rachael haven't seen each other in a month!! When you put two best friends together with a few cocktails and a whoooole lot to catch up on in a room, you get a very honest, hilarious, revealing podcast. Kristen reveals the real reason behind the great Europe-gate scandal of 2017... and it might not be what you'd expect! Rachael and Kristen also talk about the upcoming season of V...

After hearing this story from a fan that reached out on Instagram, Rachael immediately had to interview Amity Bitzel. On this episode of Be Here For A While, tune in to hear one of the craziest true crime stories we've ever heard, as told by Amity Bitzel in her first-hand account of living with a known murderer. In 1984, in a quiet and modestly affluent suburb of Cape St. Clair Maryland, a 17-year...

Rachael's longtime friend, talent agent Alec Shankman, tells his career story on this episode of Be Here For A While. From being the owner of a nightclub to starting a brand new department at his agency in Hollywood, Alec's story is a wild ride -- and really great insight into what kind of winding path your Hollywood career could take. For any aspiring actors, producers, or agents -- or even if yo...