Out Loud Podcast With Rob & Rachel

Send us Fan Mail Rachel reveals she's finally ready to step back into the dating world after years of focusing on raising her daughters, but modern dating isn't exactly making it easy. Rob and Rachel dive into love bombing, first date red flags, the "ick," companionship later in life, and what they're really looking for in a relationship. Before the dating conversation tak...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rob and Rachel welcome Eddie Fischer , better known as Uncle Eddie Eats , for one of the most entertaining and inspiring episodes of Out Loud yet. Eddie is the Founder and CEO of the How U Doin Foundation , a nonprofit building a one-of-a-kind clubhouse for teens ages 13 to 17 in Northlake, Texas. The foundation is creating a safe, engaging place where young people can...

Send us Fan Mail If someone calls you and you don't answer... do you have to call them back? 🤔 In Episode 31 of Out Loud, Rob and Rachel dive into missed calls, friendship codes, Jersey debates, childhood snacks, vacations, pizza, and one question that sparked a surprisingly heated discussion: Have you ever broken the bro code (or girl code)? Plus, we play another round of ridiculous "k...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 30 of Out Loud, Rachel shares a chance encounter that leaves Rob convinced she missed all the signs. From dating advice and awkward flirting to bizarre animal facts, game show nostalgia, and a hilarious round of "Who's More Likely To," this episode is packed with laughs and unexpected turns. Plus, Rachel finally redeems herself after last week's brai...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description This week on the Out Loud Podcast, Rachel and Rob put their knowledge to the test with a series of brain teasers, riddles, and fifth-grade level questions. What starts as a simple trivia challenge quickly turns into a hilarious reality check as both hosts discover that some of the easiest questions can be the hardest to answer under pressure. Along the way, the...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 28 of Out Loud, Rob and Rachel dive into a wide range of topics, from distracted driving crackdowns and dash cams to social media influencers, performative culture, and the growing demand for authenticity online. They discuss viral moments, local content creators, influencer marketing, politics as performance, and why genuine conversations still matter in a world chasin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 27 gets interesting fast as Rob and Rachel are joined by special guest Isla from Gen Z for a conversation about internet culture, AI, social media, technology trends, and how younger generations see the world differently. From old iPods and wired headphones making a comeback to Roblox, online safety, “performative males,” AI skepticism, and media distrust, Isla gives a gen...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Out Loud with Rob & Rachel , the conversation starts with a Starburst… and somehow turns into a full discussion about aging, bad dental work, analog life, parenting, phones, e-bikes, resilience, and why people seem desperate to reconnect with the real world again. Rachel tells the story of literally ripping part of her tooth out with candy, while Rob and Rac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Out Loud with Rob & Rachel , the conversation turns toward something many people are starting to feel but not always saying out loud — the need to disconnect. From outdated rules that somehow still exist to the modern reality of constant scrolling, Rob and Rachel explore how technology has reshaped attention, communication, and connection. The discussion tou...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 24 of Out Loud with Rob & Rachel is all over the place in the best way possible. From everyday annoyances like lost dry cleaning and grocery store habits to deeper conversations about health, aging, and what really matters as we get older, this one hits both funny and real. Rob and Rachel get into the obsession with fighting aging, how genetics plays a bigger role than...

Send us Fan Mail Rob and Rachel dive into everyday behaviors, personality traits, and relationship habits to break down what’s a red flag… and what’s actually a green one. From shopping cart etiquette and being “brutally honest” to validation, money talk, and people who blame everything on ADHD, nothing is off limits. They also get into office drama, self-awareness, and the uncomfortable truth abo...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 22 of Out Loud with Rob and Rachel , things go exactly where you’d expect… and nowhere at the same time. Rachel is back from Jamaica and breaks down the all-inclusive experience, from incredible hospitality to the little things you only notice when you’re fully unplugged. That quickly turns into a hilarious and honest conversation about airplane etiquette, annoying trav...

Send us Fan Mail Who made the rules for texting, tipping, group chats, and everyday social behavior… and why does it feel like they keep changing? In this episode of Out Loud with Rob and Rachel , we dive into the unspoken social rules we all deal with but never fully understand. From response times and emoji drama to tipping culture, group chat chaos, and awkward real-life moments, this conversat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Out Loud with Rob and Rachel , we switch things up with a fast-paced, relatable, and often hilarious “Would You Survive?” segment that hits way too close to home. Rachel kicks things off with real-life frustrations from the classroom, including sub days gone wrong, workplace dynamics, and the growing challenge of dealing with people who simply don’t want to do t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 19 of Out Loud with Rob and Rachel takes a step back and looks at the everyday behaviors that have quietly become normal in our society, even though most of us know they probably shouldn’t be. What starts off as a light conversation quickly turns into a deeper and more relatable discussion about social media habits, public etiquette, and the subtle ways people seek attenti...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 18 of Out Loud with Rob and Rachel , we go from British insults like “wank puffin” to celebrity meltdowns, comebacks, and the stars we grew up watching spiral in public. We talk about names like Britney Spears, Pamela Anderson, Mike Tyson, Robert Downey Jr., Charlie Sheen, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown , and more while digging into how fame, trauma, image, and redemption...

Send us Fan Mail Two ADHD brains. Zero script. Full honesty. In Episode 17 of Out Loud with Rob & Rachel , we go from: 👟 Skechers slander and “old man shoe” accusations  🛍️ Buy one, throw one out (but no one actually does it)  🧠 Neurodivergent masking and why it looks like we “go from 1 to 7”  💥 Pattern recognition, moral consistency, and why some people feel “trapped” in debates  🧼 Hotel...

Send us Fan Mail Two ADHD brains.  One wacky trifecta weekend.  And questions that probably should not be asked out loud. In this episode we get into: • Who actually believes in superstition more  • Men vs women, a little, a lot, or the same on Valentine’s Day  • Who overanalyzes breakups, who blames timing, who struggles with loneliness after divorce  • Is “liking your own post” normal or psychop...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 15 of Out Loud with Rob & Rachel gets into burnout, hustle culture, distrust, identity, complaining, adapting to change… and who actually had it harder. Is Gen X more resilient or just emotionally constipated?  Are Millennials more self-aware or just too online? We talk Watergate, latchkey kids, hustle culture, opting out vs fixing the system — and then it gets persona...

Send us Fan Mail Jersey isn’t for everyone. If you know, you know. Episode 14 of Out Loud with Rob & Rachel is full Jersey energy — the grit, the chaos, the efficiency, the opinions, the bagels, the driving, the snow, and the unspoken rules no one explains. This one’s for the people who: Understand zipper merging without a tutorial Don’t confuse direct with rude Know Jersey shows up when it ma...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 13 is pure Gen X + ADHD energy. Snowstorms, Blockbuster memories, MTV nostalgia, cheating on tests (allegedly), answering machines, concerts, book club brain spirals, and the moment you realize you were never lazy—just wired differently. Rob and Rachel talk about growing up Gen X with ADHD, masking in school, EQ vs IQ, losing things that matter, why social media quiets the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Out Loud with Rob and Rachel , we go deep into what it really meant to grow up Gen X and how that upbringing shows up in our parenting today. From free-range childhoods, boredom, and figuring things out without an electronic leash, to grit, resilience, and raising kids in an algorithm-driven world, this conversation is equal parts nostalgic, honest, and real. We...

Send us Fan Mail Two ADHD brains. Zero filters. A lot of real talk. In Episode 11 of Out Loud with Rob and Rachel, we dive into manifesting energy, setting boundaries, irrational pet peeves, honesty, comfort shows, and why some “unanswered prayers” are actually blessings. It’s funny. It’s thoughtful. It’s exactly the kind of conversation that happens when you stop overthinking and start saying the...

Send us Fan Mail Two ADHD brains. Zero script. A whole lot of thinking out loud. In this episode, Rob and Rachel kick off the new year with a lighter, fun, but surprisingly thoughtful conversation. It starts with simple this-or-that questions and turns into real talk about routines, creativity, comfort shows, introversion, productivity, aging, gratitude, and what it actually means to enjoy the lif...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Out Loud with Rob & Rachel , we’re joined by Martha Kempner , a sex educator with more than 25 years of experience and the creator of Sex on Wednesday . What starts as a laugh-out-loud story about a school nurse making a wildly inappropriate comment to fifth graders quickly turns into a deeper conversation about sex education, misinformation, and how social...