Friends Without Benefits
Claim This Podcastby Uptown Dale & Rachel Sobel
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<p>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 personality and in-arena host for the Miami Heat.Together they tackle a range of topics around relationships, dating and current events, all with a banter that has been brewed to perfection for decades.Follow Rachel at www.instagram.com/whineandcheezitsFollow Dale at www.instagram.com/uptowndale</p>
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4/17/2022
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Recent Episodes
May 26, 2026
S4 Ep. 28 - Baby Jessica Got Arrested and Rachel Got a Book Deal
This episode covers shocking news stories including TSA theft, a nurse's cruise lawsuit, Baby Jessica's arrest, and a bizarre car crash.
May 19, 2026
S4 Ep. 27 - The Boca E-Bike Incident and Dale's Stingy Instagram Grid
Things kick off with a full breakdown of the e-bike drama taking over Boca. A middle-aged man threw water bottles at a kid, grabbed his phone, and somehow rallied a crowd of neighbors like he put out a bat signal. Rachel and Amy unpack why this guy isn't in handcuffs, what it means for every teen in the community, and why e-bikes in the hands of unsupervised kids are a whole separate problem nobody wants to deal with. Then Rachel makes her case for why Dale is basically a deadbeat podcast dad...
May 12, 2026
S4 Ep. 26 - The $500 He Never Asked For Back
Dale has been sitting on a $500 loan for almost a year, has seen the guy in person, and still hasn't said a word. Rachel and Amy Lundy — creator of MOABs, the Mother of All Baby Showers, and today's in-studio guest — talk him into sending a Venmo request like a normal person. He won't. Meanwhile, Rachel's daughter crashes the call-in line, reports on the missing hair dryer, eats fruity pebbles, and gives the room a masterclass on throwing it in a circle. Amy survives all of it for her very fi...
137 total episodes available with 1 transcripts
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- What is Friends Without Benefits?
<p>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 personality and in-arena host for the Miami Heat.Together they tackle a range of topics around relationships, dating and current events, all with a banter that has been brewed to perfection for decades.Follow Rachel at www.instagram.com/whineandcheezitsFollow Dale at www.instagram.com/uptowndale</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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