Rachel and Dale kick off the holiday stretch the way they do best, by spiraling through the strange headlines and the everyday moments that somehow say a lot about people. They start with the story of a woman who faked an entire pregnancy with a reborn doll, then bounce through a service that roasts your boss for you, a revenge spray paint moment that is honestly unforgettable, and why people feel extra raw around the holidays. The conversation turns to how brazen shoplifting has gotten and how retail return schemes actually work, plus the sticker shock of Disney tickets versus flying to Tokyo. Dale also shares a restaurant story that grossed him out and left him stuck on one question, what else was in the food. They wrap with a Reddit rabbit hole recommendation, a little pay it forward energy, and the kind of end of year delirium that only hits when you have truly been through it.

Episode Sponsor:
Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook: Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
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Contact Dale McLean:
Email: dance715@aol.com
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

In this episode of Friends Without Benefits, Dale and Rachel lean all the way into their favorite end of year ritual. A full social media purge, strong opinions about lurkers, and a reminder that social media is meant to be social. From their recurring segment What Are You Watching to deep dives into cult documentaries, celebrity reckoning stories, pop culture chaos, and unexpected takes on Wicked, wellness trends, and dating labels, nothing is off limits.

The conversation weaves humor with honesty as they unpack documentaries like Orgasm Inc, celebrity scandals, questionable health food claims, and the way narratives shape culture and perception. Along the way, they share real talk about abuse, accountability, media manipulation, and why some stories deserve to be reexamined with clearer eyes.

As always, the episode wraps with Say It With Your Whole Chest moments that tackle dress codes, public behavior, and modern etiquette with zero filter and plenty of laughs. This is classic Friends Without Benefits. Opinionated, curious, messy, and exactly the conversation you did not know you needed.

Episode Sponsor:
Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more atcalllee.com.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook: Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: dance715@aol.com
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale

In this episode of Friends Without Benefits, we dig into one big question we get asked all the time. Can men and women really stay just friends? As two longtime friends who have never crossed the platonic line, we share our real life experiences, laugh through listener shoutouts, and talk honestly about friendship, attention, and what it means when people actually miss your podcast during a break.

From comedy shows in Miami and supporting friends on tour to awkward small talk with strangers, fast food conspiracy theories, and the mystery of why smoke detectors always beep at the worst possible times, this episode is classic Friends Without Benefits energy. It is unscripted, funny, and full of the everyday observations that turn into big laughs.

We also touch on why feeling seen by listeners matters, how humor connects people, and why sometimes the most meaningful relationships are the ones without expectations attached. Pull up a chair and hang out with us as we figure it out in real time.

Episode Sponsor:
Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida’s trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com.

Contact Rachel Sobel:
Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.com
Website: www.whineandcheezits.com
Facebook: Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel
Instagram: @whineandcheezits
TikTok: @rachel.sobel.writes

Contact Dale McLean:
Email: dance715@aol.com
Website: dalethehost.com
Instagram: @UptownDale