Drinks with Mark and Rachel

Episodes

1. 11

   Rachel is a Honker?

   Mark opens with a discussion about fantasy verses fantasizing and how they relate to hopes, goals, and dreams, and Mark learns something about Rachel. In What We Learned This Week, Mark feels squished and Rachel promotes spontaneity.

   Dec 23, 2025

   1h 04m
2. 10

   We're Back! (Again?)

   In this season 3 opener, Mark and Rachel are back with their "C'mon in and pull up a chair" approach to unpacking life.

   Dec 8, 2025

   51m
3. 9

   UnBecoming

   What if life is not about becoming something? What if it's about UN-becoming what you were never meant to be in the first place?

   May 25, 2024

   52m
4. 8

   From Our New Studio (and home) In Tennessee!

   Drinks with Mark and Rachel is back! We're standing up our new life and Tennessee, and on a steep learning curve. We're in, unpacked, employed, and ready to tackle all new topics! In this episode, Mark asks how we know when we're done, Rachel is challenged with the southern dialect, nobody knows...

   Mar 24, 2024

   1h 05m
5. 7

   Season 2 Episode 4: What's Your Life Motto?

   In this episode of Drinks with Mark and Rachel, we welcome podcaster Garrett Woods of "Dumb and Humble" fame, and we round-table the following 3 questions in true DWMAR style: 1. What one thing are you most proud of in the last year? 2. What are you most anticipating in the next year? 3. What's...

   Jun 20, 2023

   1h 33m
6. 6

   Season 2 Episode 3: Goals; How, What, and Why

   You might want to take this episode in Part A and B: We really got into this one! We talk about goals: setting them, monitoring them, and completing them. Do you have goals? Are accountability partners helpful or a risk? Also, why is Mark channeling Gary, and what's a Meatloaf Break? Finally, In...

   Jun 6, 2023

   1h 30m
7. 5

   Season 2 Episode 2: Where Do The Kids Fit In?

   In Season 2, episode 2, we wonder about living close to, or far away from, our kids, and whether or not there is an ethical or moral aspect to that decision. What do you think? Do where your kids live factor in to where you live? What do your kids think? And, just what is a Jesus martini? Special...

   May 10, 2023

   1h 12m
8. 4

   Welcome Back!

   We've been away far too long. What happened? We're sorry. But we're back now!

   Apr 25, 2023

   59m
9. 3

   Podcast 12 - Before the Big Change

   We've been away. A. Long. Time. We know it. We've had some crazy and unexpected changes in our lives, and we can't wait to share them. This is the episode before the Big Change.

   May 14, 2022

   59m
10. 2

    Podcast 11 Where Do We Get Our Perception of God?

    In this episode, Mark and Rachel discuss their perception of God, and how they got it.

    Feb 27, 2022

    1h 03m
11. 1

    The Real Podcast 8: Making Decisions

    In Podcast 8, Mark and Rachel share a drink and discuss their process for making decisions as a couple. And then, are Mark and Rachel buying a goat farm? Little Plummer twins? What's going on in Arizona? And in What We Learning This Week, Rachel takes up gem painting and Mark shares a younger...

    Dec 18, 2021

    1h 11m
12. Podcast 7: Where Have We Been(?) and Our Annual Thanksgiving Podcast

    In podcast 8 - we're back! It's been a minute and there's been lots going on! We unpack the where and why of our absence, and then we get our Thankful on! What's the Impact Club? Mark is thankful for a fat shower? Is Rachel really safer with the new fireplace? Is Mark taking up ballet? And…

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    Nov 24, 2021

    1h 00m
13. Are You a Quitter?

    In podcast 6 of Drinks with Mark and Rachel, we break with routine a bit and share two things we read this past week. Mark learns something stunning on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, and Rachel brings probing perspectives on being a quitter. Things get a little passionate, and we need...

    Oct 3, 2021

    53m
14. Podcast 5: Pet Peeves! 0-10 in 1.1 Seconds!

    In podcast 5, Mark and Rachel unpack their own personal Pet Peeves! Those things that make us grind our teeth, clench our fists, and scream under our breath. Grrr! Rachel talks about towel misuse, and Mark wants to revert to medieval tactics over lack of communication skills. What are your...

    Sep 19, 2021

    1h 00m
15. Podcast 4: Our 3 Big Takeaways from the season of Covid

    Our 3 big takeaways from the season of Covid: Rachel shares insights into cool technology and Mark has a near breakdown about toilet paper. And in What We Learned, is Mark getting a Hummingbird Tattoo?

    Sep 5, 2021

    58m
16. Podcast 3: The 3 Life Must-Haves

    In Podcast 3, Mark and Rachel give a shoutout to Becky, discuss the top 3 life Must-Haves, and Mark asks for support to throat punch people. What are your top 3 things that make your life worth living? Think about it, talk it over with your spouse or SO, and let us know. What did we forget?...

    Aug 21, 2021

    58m
17. Podcast 2: Mark and Rachel Summer Vacation

    What kind of vacations do you take? What do they look like? Where do you go? How long do you stay? Is it just time off work? Is there travel involved? What about staying with family? Can you vacation in Albuquerque? In podcast 2 of Drinks with Mark and Rachel, we are just back from the beaches of...

    Aug 7, 2021

    49m
18. Welcome to Drinks with Mark and Rachel

    Welcome to Drinks with Mark and Rachel! You are invited to kick off your shoes, make an adult beverage of your choice and reeee-lax; You. Have Earned it! In this episode we introduce Mark and Rachel, how we came to be, and how Drinks with Mark and Rachel got its start. We would love to hear from...

    Jul 26, 2021

    43m