The Days Are Long But the Years Are Short

Rachel’s stay in Aruba has come to a close. With her husband and son spending an extra week, she discusses the impending sense of separation anxiety she feels leaving them behind. At the same time, she is experiencing a rare migraine, which leaves her wondering - how many of the ...  Show more

For the first time since 2023, Rachel’s husband Dennis joins the show for a fun and awkward conversation. How has life been treating Dennis in Sweden since we last heard from him? How is it being back in Aruba for a holiday? How do Aruba and Sweden compare? And probably the most ...  Show more

2024 is here and the Neal boys are back! The new year sparks a conversation about the future and past - Space Odyssey: 2001, the moon landing, JFK’s assassination, and what Charles thought 2024 would be like when he was young. Plus, even though Charles isn’t really into New Year’ ...  Show more

On this episode of Our American Stories, actress Taylor Dooley shares the story of when she played the role of Lavagirl and how now 15 years later, she has returned to acting to play the same role in the Netflix Film We Can Be Heroes; Joy Neal Kidney, the recipient of our 2021 Gr ...  Show more

The countdown to 100 is on! In today’s 99th episode, Rachel and Becca reminisce about some of their favorite and most memorable moments in “Bachelor Happy Hour” history. They reveal what they were thinking during some of the most controversial interviews and share the conversatio ...  Show more

On this episode: a listener worries that her house is too chaotic — and not fancy enough — to impress her book club. Zak, Jamilah and Elizabeth offer reassurance… and ideas for snacks.They also go over their week in triumphs and fails. Then, if you’re sticking around for Slate Pl ...  Show more