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Friends Without Benefits

Uptown Dale & Rachel Sobel

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One woman. One man. Thirty plus years of strictly platonic friendship with ZERO romantic history between them.This is Friends Without Benefits.Rachel Sobel is the face behind the popular blog and Instagram account, Whine and Cheez-its. She is the mother of two, a do-over wife, and award-winning writer, author and speaker.Dale McLean is a South Florida entertainment staple affectionately known as Uptown Dale. He is a bachelor, owner of a successful entertainment company, television personalit ...
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Our latest episode covers a lot of ground! From the evolving landscape of masculinity, exploring the "baby girl vibe" trend to our love for the Harlem Globetrotters of Baseball - The Savannah Bananas, we have a lot to say as usual. Sit back, relax, and join Rachel and Dale for another weekly download sesh on lifestyle topics, TikTok trends, human b…
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Join us for our latest episode, where we dive into the absurdities of everything that happens online. Laugh along as we share tales of podcast stardom in Dubai all while questioning why we're not cool enough for those glamorous press trips. From dating blunders to the marriage prospects of conjoined twins, we serve up a buffet of bizarre topics wit…
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Today on Friends Without Benefits we dive into our monthly reality TV's recap with all the juiciest tea and behind-the-scenes drama. Then, get ready for some armchair psychoanalysis as we unravel the love triangles and redemption arcs of our favorite reality stars. Brace yourself for a hilarious game of "Eff, Marry, Kill" with TV's biggest names. W…
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Ever found yourself in the friend zone and wondered if that was the best place to be? Join Rachel and me, Dale, as we laugh our way through the nuances of platonic friendships and the benefits they bring to our lives in "Friends Without Benefits." We'll take you behind the scenes of our unbreakable bond, share the highs of hosting for the Miami Hea…
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Have you ever been mistaken for a celebrity? Well, we spark a hilarious debate about who we apparently mirror in the world of fame and fortune. We also dig into age-gap relationships, inspired by the scrutiny surrounding Kristin Cavallari's love life. We're ripping apart double standards and pondering emotional maturity, all while Rachel cannot rel…
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Join us for a hilarious hair-raising adventure as we delve into Dale's people-pleasing habits related to his barbers. This comedic chapter promises laughs as we attempt to untangle the chaos of his styling escapades. We also delve into the high-stakes world of celebrity publicists and what they must have to endure. From DJ Khaled's sneaker branding…
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In our conversation, Donte shares the highs and lows of his draft day, the camaraderie of team dynamics, and the rivalries that fuel competition. We discuss the importance of tone and voice in commanding a presence, whether on the field or behind the mic, and Donte reflects on his 11-year NFL career with the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, and …
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Imagine a lifelong friendship filled with laughter, nostalgia, and the occasional microphone mishap. That's the camaraderie Rachel and Dale bring to our latest banter-packed episode. We start with our shared dreams of mansion living, sharing quirky choices for our hypothetical homes. The conversation takes memorable detours through snowy rendezvous…
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Still holding court in a beautiful mansion in Harbor Beach talking about hip hop, more reality TV. We can't not dive into the drama of "Vanderpump Rules" and navigate the stormy waters of on-screen romance and cultural trends, public personas and accountability. We wrap up with a candid chat about social media etiquette and the contradictory nature…
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Brittany Brave is back for another episode while we take over the gorgeous mansion at 74 Isla Bahia in Fort Lauderdale. Of course there is no shortage of humor as we dive into our obsession with reality TV, from 'Naked Attraction' antics to 'Jersey Shore' charm. We ponder whether reality TV simplifies love or complicates the plot and wrap up with B…
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Join us for an unforgettable podcast episode with comedian, writer and all around badass, Brittany Brave, where laughter meets life's raw experiences. From sharing laughs at a DJ battle to discussing serious topics like dating hiatuses and domestic violence, we dive into the importance of kindness in relationships, sprinkle in some humor about dati…
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Sunshine, laughter, and a touch of nostalgia - that's what we're serving up as we swing open the doors to Season 2, all from the splendor of an $18 million mansion in Fort Lauderdale. Dale and I decked to the nines in our Florida best, are back to inject your day with our signature comedic flair. And let's not forget our new producer, who's quickly…
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The dust has settled on the biggest drama to hit Bravo, Scandoval. But leave it to Bethenny Frankel to interview Vanderpump’s villain, Rachel/Raquel/Whatver to restir up the drama. Rachel, Dale and Marni (all Vanderpump fans) weigh in on it all. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer, and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; an…
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Dale, Rachel (and Marni who’s sticking around for a few episodes), dig into the phenomenon of ‘The Hoe Phase” and the age-old problem of the one who got away. They also reminisce about summer camp hook ups and Dale’s feelings about kissing. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer, and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dal…
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We’re back at Pizza District and this time, Rachel’s best friend of over 30 years is joining the duo. She relives moments from her dream of becoming an actress and her Outback Steakouse accolades. And when Dale finds out she a Friends superfan, he puts her to the test. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer, and speaker, on Instagram a…
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Do not get between Dale and his SnapChat streaks. Rachel learned about the severity of streaks at the top of this episode. Then it’s all about Britney, Bitch with a little tangent into dating criminals. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer, and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company ow…
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The duo is back on their reality TV soapbox. They’re chatting Jersey Shore, Jewish Matchmaker, Love Island, The Secrets of Hillsong and more. Also, they agree that DJ PaulyD is the G.O.A.T., even if the waitstaff is too young to get any of their references about the show. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer, and speaker, on Instagra…
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Rachel is quizzing Dale on what he notices about the opposite sex and what gives him the ick. Cellulite, toe hair, lipstick color, unshaven legs and so much more. They are getting into all of it, from couple’s bathroom etiquette to waxing. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer, and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale…
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Rachel and Dale are talking about the Bama Rush phenomenon and comparing it to their own rush experiences many, many, MANY moons ago. Things have certainly changed and we’re on the front lines of social media where you can see it all play out. (P.S. They are very grateful there was no social media while we were in college.) Dale also shares a real …
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It may still be 100 degrees here in South Florida, but summer is coming to an end. Dale and Rachel talk about summer things, Dave Matthews, Soccer, and the urban legends around stolen organs (which Alana was unfamiliar with). You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer, and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful e…
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We continue to dig into the specifics of Dale’s annual bday celebration. We’ve learned he only surrounds himself with extroverts, and murses are still a thing. Rachel also learns that her husband has never heard a single Selena song and did not know one of Jodeci’s greatest hits. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer, and speaker, on …
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Summer hiatus is over and we are finally back. So much to catch up on. This eposide is equal parts life updates, Dale’s commitment to being ass-centric as he calls it, a bday party update and some other stuff sprinkled in. It’s also our first of several episodes from one of Rachel’s favorite spots – Papamigos. Their new Delray location is fantastic…
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Rachel and Dale are talking about SEX today. Do you withhold it as punishment? Is sex transactional in your relationship? Also, Dale is letting Alana and Rachel set him up on a blind date. So, ladies…if you want to go on a date with Dale, please slide into Rachel’s DMs and maybe you will get lucky! You can follow Rachel, award winning author, write…
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Have you ever unfriended someone on social media? Rachel and Dale talk about what would make them clean up their friends’ list and Rachel shares input from her Instagram community on what made them clean house. Reasons range from everything from bad language to cheating and everything in between. Sometimes a little social media Spring Cleaning is j…
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Rachel’s 6-year-old is visiting today, and she has zero chill. Also, Dale confesses that he thought this podcast would just be like a fun hobby and can’t believe we’ve hit more than 10K downloads already! They are also talking about the seriousness of where Dale will debut his new Tiffany Jordans. Alana and Rachel help him navigate this very tough …
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Rachel and Dale have a special guest on today! Our producer, Alana, brought her daughter (Colbi) to work and she schooled us on so many things. We talked fashion. Mitzvahs, Tik Tok and other middle schooler stuff. She is a delight and we loved having her! You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandchee…
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Today we are talking about love at first sight and soul mates. Are they a thing? Do Rachel and Dale subscribe to the idea? Dale and Rachel are also answering some listener questions, including dating outside your religion, men and women being friends, and more! You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whinea…
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Rachel recaps a big Saturday night out in Delray, which started with her tripping on the curb the moment she stepped out of the car. Nobody cared, except the one valet who rushed over to make sure she was ok. Dale talks about his time at the Honda Classic as an influencer and a run in with one of our favorite Bachelorette stars – Trista! You can fo…
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We’re getting a full recap of Dale’s time hosting the All Star Game in Salt Lake City! It’s an inside view into what he packed, what his first impressions are of Salt Lake, seeing snow for the first time in his life and the no bottle service rules in the clubs. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whinea…
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There are certain unspoken contracts when you are out in public, especially the movies. Dale is sharing all about the major breaches he experienced first-hand while at the movies seeing Avatar. Rachel and Dale also talk about dating divorced women and get an update on his adventures, including a possible hop over the “celeb” dating app, Raya! You c…
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Before her Big Brother fame (like way back), Nicole was a South Florida gal hanging at Baja Beach Club, where booty dancing contests reigned supreme. She is gifting us with some amazing and hilarious gems about her history with Dale – friendship and beyond. We’re reaching back into the time machine for this episode to hear all the tea and Rachel ca…
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If you’ve listened to FWOB for a while, you might remember that Dale and Rachel are both fans of reality TV and especially Big Brother! So, you can imagine our excitement when Nicole Layog from season 24 joins us on the pod. We’re getting the inside scoop on what it’s like to have cameras around 24/7, maintaining integrity during what is designed t…
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You’ve seen it a million times. The couples who share every single moment of their life on social media – the flowers, the date nights, the gifts, the flu shot check-ins. If they are sharing every second of their courtship or marriage and then they break up, do they owe everyone an explanation? Dale and Rachel are talking all about the phenomenon o…
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Apparently, there are people who get “flown out” for “companionship” and Rachel had no idea. Dale is shedding some light on the unspoken etiquette of being flown out and blows Rachel’s mind. We’re also talking about how Floridians handle a cold front as frozen iguanas fall from the trees, and getting more dating fodder. You can follow Rachel, award…
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After a little holiday banter – Christmas trees, menorahs and the whole shebang, Rachel and Dale discuss what kind of travelers they are? Who’s immediately scanning the seat pocket in front of them for a puke bag? Who’s causing stress putting their luggage in the overhead? Which one of them is a psychopath who enjoys the turbulence? And we’re also …
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Ice in your flowers keeps them alive longer? Ears ringing means someone/s talking about you? Knuckle cracking causing arthritis? Is matzo ball soup really Jewish penicillin? Dale and Rachel are discussing all of the old wives tales they’ve heard throughout their lives and seeing if there’s any truth to them. You can follow Rachel, award winning aut…
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Welcome to, “Ask FWOB”, a new segment of the Pod where we answer your questions! Rachel will ask for submissions regularly in her Instagram stories and then she and Dale tackle your challenges. On this episode we’re talking family boundaries, breaking pregnancy news to a partner who may not be into it, dating for love vs. money and more! You can fo…
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We’re getting an update on Dale’s Hinge experience and learning that he might actually have a type. Watch out single moms! It’s a deep dive into the art of the hinge profile and we’re even going to get into the tea on a couple of his dates. And clearly single moms like Dale right back because they’re willing to drive VERY far to meetup. You can fol…
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Everyone has that one female friend who becomes a powerhouse social media sleuth when necessary. You know it’s true. The one that deep dives into instagram, public records, ex’s Facebook page. They know what they’re doing. We’re talking all about that today as well as Big Brother, Twitter, Kayne and Adam Levine. A lot of tangents today. You can fol…
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In the spirit of hindsight, Rachel and Dale are going back in time to discuss what they would tell their college selves. Highlights include abusing gas cards, over tweezing eyebrows, cargo pants, Mardi Gras and body count. We are all over the map on this one as we stroll down a very interesting and relatable memory lane. You can follow Rachel, awar…
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IT’S HAPPENING!!!!! On a previous episode of FWOB, Dale finally agreed to let Rachel create his Hinge profile to dip his toe into the waters of online dating. That’s right! Dale, basically South Florida bachelor royalty, has never ever tried online dating…until now. Rachel had carte blanche to set up Dale’s profile and presented him with the keys t…
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This episode is all about couples. Have you ever been in a situation where you can’t stand your friend’s significant other? Do you say something? Do you fake it? All we know is that it’s a slippery slope and Dale and Rachel have feelings about it. Speaking of couples, we’re also talking today about couples who fight in public. The ones who do not h…
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Today we are back behind the mics after dodging Hurricane Nicole here in Florida. This time at Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale. We are digging into Miami Heat Culture and why people in the expensive seats stroll in during halftime. We’re also going to address the elephant in the room - Dale’s date with Taylor from our last set of episodes. We’ve had s…
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And to end this bundle of episodes recorded at American Social, we are going out with a bang! It’s bachelorette versus divorcee. Catherine vs. Edna. Two completely different times in two women’s lives converging right here on the FWOB pod. One is wearing a veil and getting ready for her upcoming nuptials, and one is coming out of a marriage and pro…
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We have the pleasure of chatting with our very first married couple on the pod tonight. But they’re not your average married couple. We don’t know what spidey senses Dale is harnessing, but he spotted them at the bar and next thing we knew, they were set up with headphones and mics and we were in for the ride of our lives. Karen first met Tim while…
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Tonight, it’s just the two of us. We’re working through a ton of listener submissions we collected in our little corner booth at American Social. Reading them, dissecting them and analyzing turns into what we’re calling Corner Booth Therapy. We are loving hearing all of the different opinions about whether or not men and women can be friends. And s…
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We have a man on the pod today who embodies the word hustle. Radio host, TV producer, comedian and soon to be pro wrestler. Oh, and he’s also an Emmy Award Winner. NBD. Fer Rojas is a man of many talents and tonight we’re walking through his journey including what landed him in the ring. We’re also talking about tattoo ideas and his thoughts on cou…
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Dale opens up about his distaste for animal print, which also happens to be a staple in Rachel’s wardrobe. And we have such a special guest today, amazing human, Jenny Valdes (@theejennyvaldes on IG). Jenny is the poster child for living your dream as she poured herself into becoming a professional dancer who has shared the stage with artists like,…
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While Dale is a walking trend barometer, every now and then, Rachel is able to stump him with something he has never heard of. When she told him that there is a whole movement of women who are apparently engaging in a crazy trend called, vabbing, she really did him in. He was so disgusted he was almost ready to walk of the podcast and become a recl…
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Imagine you are a successful entrepreneur; except you do not own a computer or even an iPad and conduct all business through an AOL account circa 1995. That’s Dale and Rachel is trying desperately to usher him into the 21st Century. In this episode, Rachel and Dale skip the guests and get into the nitty gritty on eating a meal before a night out, r…
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