Shticky Situations

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Zeke! Rachel and Zeke discuss some gender roles in dating and somehow they can't stop agreeing. Zeke tells Rachel some of his stories and things that he's learned throughout his years of dating. Zeke and Rachel both give some wisdom and advice that both men and women alike should take note of. This is definitely an episode you don't want t...

In this episode Rachel is joined by the Jewish Meme Queen, herself, Avital! Avital runs the popular meme account @thejewishmemequeen and boy does she have dating stories! Avital tells Rachel some of her funniest dating stories! Avital tells Rachel about her experiences dating in the Shidduch system and they discuss some of the flaws of Jewish dating today. This is definitely an episode you don&#39...

Who sees and knows more about our dating lives than our doormen? They've seen it all from the love at first sight pickups, to the awkward goodbye drop offs, and all of the bad decisions we've brought upstairs in between! In this very special episode Rachel is joined by her Doorman Richie! Richie has been a doorman in a big Jewish Young Professional community for almost a decade and he'...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Yoni! Yoni tells Rachel his funniest dating stories. Yoni and Rachel discuss certain things from different male and female perspectives. How long should a first phone call be? Is a one hour date too short? Yoni then teaches Rachel about attachment theory and they discuss how it relates to dating and their own experiences. This is definitely an episode...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Nati! Nati and Rachel discuss dating in their 30s and Nati tells Rachel some of her funniest stories! Nati tells Rachel about one of her heartbreaks and how it fueled and inspired her to do good for the community! Nati and Rachel discuss the rewards and challenges of running these events and the insight it has given her into the Jewish community as a...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Izzy! Izzy describes himself to Rachel as "tragically single", but Rachel is trying to flip the narrative. Why does being single have to be tragic? Shouldn't everyone cherish this time of independence? Rachel and Izzy discuss the problem of society placing such a strong emphasis on having a partner. Izzy tells Rachel some of his tragic t...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Sarahl! Sarah tells Rachel her dating tales, many of which involve guys who just don't have a clue. Why do they endlessly text without planning dates? Both Sarah and Rachel have too many experiences to count where guys just seem to want pen pals. Is a little effort too much to ask for these days? We don't hate guys, we would just love to see t...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Rachel! Rachel tells Rachel her dating horror stories! Why do all of these older guys want to date girls who are so much younger than them? Why are these Shadchans pressuring these young girls into going out with these much older guys? Why is so much value placed on extreme youth in the Shidduch system? Rachel and Rachel discuss stories involving olde...

This is another very special episode! In this episode Rachel is joined by her other most special guest of all, her dad! Rachel's dad tells Rachel about how it was to grow up in a small town with no other Jews and how that set the stage for his dating life. He tells Rachel about his early dating days in Kentucky and all of his single adventures! He then tells his version of the story of how he...

Buckle up for this very special Chanukah present! In this episode Rachel is joined by her most special guest of all, her mom! Rachel's mom tells Rachel her dating stories from back in the day before she married Rachel's dad! She also tells the story of how she met Rachel's dad and everything leading up to getting married. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss! Enjoy...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Dov! Dov claims to have no dating horror stories (must be nice to be a guy), but tells Rachel some of his interesting stories and lessons that he's learned along his dating journey. Dov and Rachel then get into the topic of breakups. They discuss breakup etiquette and strategies and then discuss how to get over someone. Rachel and Dov even tell so...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Hadas! Hadas tells Rachel some of her worst dating stories and experiences. They discuss situations in which their time was disrespected and why that just won't work for them in dating. Rachel and Hadas discuss how to balance living their single lives to the fullest while still making time for dating and space for a potential partner. This is defi...

Attention everyone!!!!!! Today is Rachel's DIRTY 30!!!!!!!! What a better way to come back from the break than an extra special episode to celebrate Rachel's 30th birthday! In this episode Rachel's good friend and podcast team member, Ayelet, puts Rachel in the hot seat and asks her questions about her thoughts and feelings about turning 30 and entering into this new dating era. Rachel...

Am Yisroel Chai!

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Merav! Merav is telling Rachel all about the dating culture in Israel! Merav might be in a different country but a lot of what she's saying sounds just like what happens in America. Women are really putting up with the same shtus (aka shtuyot/stupidity) no matter what the country. Maybe that should be the topic of discussion on the next walking po...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Natan! Is love at first sight real or does attraction just make people crazy? Natan's stories lead Rachel to really believe the latter. Natan tells Rachel all of his dating stories, all seem to involve at least one crazy person! Rachel and Natan also give each other advice (along with the rest of Shticky Sitution Nation) and talk a little bit abou...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Hannah! Is Mercury in Retrograde? Because Hannah and Rachel are seeing ghosts! Hannah and Rachel tell their dating stories and how ghosts from their past keep coming back up. They also share their opinions and philosophies about dating in general. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss! Shticky Situations is sponsored by CoronaCrush....

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Lindsay! Lindsay has a unique dating perspective and shares stories about dating both men and women and some of the key differences between the two. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss! Shticky Situations is sponsored by CoronaCrush. To find out more information about CoronaCrush visit their website and coronacrush.co. Also join t...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend, and famous Jewish Comedian Mikey Greenblatt (aka @jewishvibes on Instagram)! Mikey joins Rachel to tell a few stories, have a few laughs, and discuss the world of Jewish dating. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss! Make sure to follow @jewishvibes on Instagram and reach out to hire Mikey for shows! Shticky Situations is sponsored...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Nathaniel! You might recognize Nathaniel's voice from his singing career around the Jewish community, but we thought it would be fun to hear the stories behind the singing. Nathaniel tells Rachel his stories about dating as a musical performer in the Jewish community that eventually led him to finding his fiance (soon by all of the rest of us Be&q...

In this very special episode Rachel is joined by Sarah Friedson! Sarah filmed for the new show Jewish Matchmaking on Netflix. You might not have seen her on the show but Sarah is here to tell Rachel and all of Shticky Situation Nation all about her experience on the show, including the biggest mystery, who she got set up with on a date. Rachel and Sarah additionally discuss and recap the show itse...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Hannah! Hannah and Rachel have a lot to discuss! They share their stories about guys who like to live the best of both worlds, but why do women continue to put up with it? Is the so called "Shidduch Crisis" actually real or is it just a construct to make women feel inferior and have to settle for men way below their level. Could the Shidduch...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Mo! Mo has lived and dated in multiple cities coast to coast and tells Rachel his stories from each one. From California to Chicago and back, he's dated all types of women and has really seen it all. Rachel and Mo discuss the intrigue behind dating crazies, long distance dos and don'ts and their opinions about ghosting. It's a small Jewish...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Hailey! Hailey tells Rachel all of her crazy stories about dating in Israel. These Israeli men seem to be a whole different species. Hailey tells Rachel about all of these guys who just wanted to show off. From fancy cars to "six pack" abs, these guys really think they have it all, all except common courtesy and respect that is. We know it&#...

In this episode Rachel is joined by her friend Blair! Blair is a self-proclaimed good guy and he has a few bones to pick with Rachel. Blair tells Rachel some of his stories and asks for her female perspective on some interesting situations. Blair then sits Rachel down and for a discussion about some of the topics that have previously been brought up on the podcast to shed some male perspective. Th...