Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch

Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Rec, Agatha All Along) talks all things witches, including her 3 witchy childrens’ books and the real-life coven she has shared with her comedy friends for many years. Moon rituals? Chants and lady power? Sign us up! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn m...

Sheila O’Malley, film critic and author of Art and Making of Frankenstein, shares tales of being on the set of the Guillermo del Toro movie, as well as insights on the original story by Mary Shelley herself and how the whole monster myth came to be. Plus, the scariest movies we’ve ever seen! A fun and insightful conversation filled with chills, thrills and woo woo! Hosts: Rachel Dratch, Irene Brem...

Have a Happy Woo Year! We're revisiting one of our favorite conversations and will be back next week with a new episode! You know Vanessa Williams as a beautiful actor and singer. But did you know she has all sorts of woo woo tales? Join Rachel and Irene as they discuss Vanessa’s haunted house and the time she had an “expert” come in to determine with whom she was sharing her home! They also talk...

A holiday message from Rachel. We'll be back with a new episode on January 7th! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, writer and comic Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest) shares inspiring stories of forging her own path in the world of comedy. Also, those shadowy figures in the old house where she lives? Turns out they think she’s fun too! Hosts: Rachel Dratch & Irene Bremis Guest: Michelle Buteau Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Comedy legend and dear friend Maya Rudolph joins the show for an unforgettable episode filled with shared memories, ghost stories, and a bit of woo woo magic. Maya and Rachel exchange tales of staying at the same spooky hotel, and all three ladies dive into a curious case of coincidental ice cream cones. A delightful mix of humor, heart, and the human desire to connect with what lies beyond. Hosts...

Actor Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby Doo) discusses his varied career in spooky movies, his lifelong love for Dungeons & Dragons, and delves into the surprising connections between horror and comedy. Plus, when Tarot goes bad! We share stories of the downside of a reading. Hosts: Rachel Dratch, Irene Bremis Guest: Matthew Lillard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we're re-upping this family-themed episode with Rachel’s pal Tara, who shares her story about... time travel. YES WE SAID TIME TRAVEL! A vivid dream that takes Tara into the past turns into reality as she learns that what she saw there can actually be corroborated. Things get stranger and stranger from there! This story might just blow your mind and make you a believ...

Michael Cyril Creighton (Only Murders in the Building, Spotlight) talks astrology and brings up a topic as yet undiscussed on the show – Mercury in retrograde! Also, how his coincidental meal before a good show turned into a nightly necessity!  A delightfully fun episode filled with laughs, unexpected wisdom, and a psychic dog moment? Hosts: Rachel Dratch, Irene Bremis Guest: Michael Cyril Creight...

We continue our discussion of the Salem Witch Trials picking up at the height of the frenzy and their eventual conclusion. Also, more about witches and magic in lore and history. And have you heard about a “witch cake”? The ingredients may not exactly entice you! Hosts: Rachel Dratch, Irene Bremis Guest: Rachel Christ-Doane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Move aside ghosts, this week is all about witch history. Historian Rachel Christ-Doane of the Salem Witch Museum sits down with the ladies on the next stop of their field trip to Salem, Massachusetts. Learn how this whole frightening chapter of history first began, eventually leaving anyone susceptible to accusation, especially those on the fringes of society. A poignant examination of how the fea...

Just in time for Halloween, the first of a 3-part run of episodes from the ladies’ field trip to Salem, Massachusetts. Sebastian Crane is a tour guide who combines knowledge of the infamous witch trials with the legends, lore, and ghosts of history. He also touches on what purpose ghost stories serve, whether you are a believer or not. A fascinating, spine-tingling and poignant episode you won’t w...

Kirk Wilson is an actor who also happens to manage a New York hotel known for its eerie sightings. Rachel and Irene are on site to hear his stories! Plus many more tales including a frantic escape from …a Jack O’ Lantern? Kirk is chock full of woo woo to lead us into Halloween! Hosts: Rachel Dratch & Irene Bremis Guest: Kirk Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Rachel and Irene recap the last 100 episodes and bring back a fan favorite, their episode with Broadway star Kevin Cahoon, inspired by Rachel's recent episode of Good Hang with Amy Poehler. Even early listeners may not remember all the ghosts this episode serves up, complete with twists and photographic evidence! Hosts: Rachel Dratch & Irene Bremis Guest: Kevin Cahoon Learn more about your ad choi...

An oldie but a goodie, join Rachel and Irene as they welcome Rachel’s old pal Tina Fey to the show! After chatting about their days together in the Chicago improv scene, Tina shares some woo woo tales of her own - ghost stories from the little town of Cape May, NJ. And to Rachel’s delight, Tina will tell them in the local accent! Hosts: Rachel Dratch & Irene Bremis Guest: Tina Fey Learn more about...

Jenny Steingart and Heather Christian of New York’s Ars Nova Theater share a poignant tale of creative inspiration and motivation, and how in the case of Oratorio for Living Things, it came from the presence of a departed loved one. Plus Heather shares more about her gifted family. This is one supernatural tale where art, love, and the afterlife collide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Artist and maker Cara Romero shares her journey – from childhood spent in the Chemehuevi reservation in the Mojave Desert, to acclaimed photographer with exhibits worldwide. Discover her artistic inspirations, her connection to the supernatural, and how her work creatively tackles themes like indigenous representation and cultural resilience. Plus, Penjy weighs in on the cosmos! Learn more about y...

Craig Bierko (Boston Legal, UnREAL) joins Woo Woo to talk about the love of his dog Boo, and how a well-timed gift helped him at a difficult time. Plus a visit to a channeler introduces him to the spirit of Zosh! Who’s Zosh, you ask? Listen in to hear an impression of Zosh as well as Richard Kind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brad Morris (A.P. Bio, The Good Place, Mixed Nuts) faces some ghostly shenanigans in his LA home and has to come to an agreement with his “tenant." Also, an experience at an Ayurvedic retreat in search of health solutions leads him to some inner peace as well a crash course into the world of enemas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renowned clothing designer Cynthia Rowley shares a tale of a home she moved into, where mysterious occurrences began almost immediately. When the locals found out, they were not surprised, for they knew the legends of the residents from days gone by… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow podcast host Mystic Michaela (Know Your Aura with Mystic Michaela) is a 4th generation intuitive who has seen auras on people from an early age. She opens up about growing up in a psychic family and takes us on a captivating dive into the colorful world of energy and intuition. Plus Rachel & Irene get a reading right here on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Irene shares a personal story of her health journey this year, which brought her into a world of medical journals, self-advocacy, and unconventional cures. You won’t want to miss this heartwarming tale of healing and overcoming adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel and Irene welcome fabulous drag queen Bianca del Rio (winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6)! They dive into hilarious ghost stories, including Bianca's “haunted" furniture mishap in Palm Springs, Irene's spectral romance on Staten Island, and tales of New Orleans' creepy charm. Plus, get the scoop on Bianca's upcoming New York theater debut with Matthew Broderick. Don't miss this episode p...

Julia Lauren, actor and lead singer of the band The Foxies, shares her ghost stories from a ghost sighting right in New York City, back to a teenage incident in North Carolina which sounds like something out of a horror movie! Also, since she’s a rocker, we had to ask her about touring around with Billy Idol too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and writer Craig Chester is back for more fascinating tales. This story of Craig’s connection was one of Rachel’s first intros to the world of woo woo. When 2 psychics tell you that an old movie star is trying to come through for you, well, you have to believe them right?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices