Similar But Different

Catching up on all the big sports news like the Knicks big win and the start of the World Cup in the US. Rachel goes on a tirade about how much she loves the Marco Polo app and how she feels about texting.

Do you like to do things alone? We're back after Spring Break! We have a nice catch up on what we've been up to and then we *drum roll* pull from the jar! It's been a while. We've missed the jar. Also, Jenn is trying to curse less. Wish her luck!Also, don't forget we have merch! It's soft, it's demure, it's SBD merch. Get yours at similarbutdifferentpodcast.com

March Madness may be over, but that doesn't mean we still don't appreciate a good bracket! This week we talk about the worst places to use the bathroom. Rachel and Jenn both work hard to paint a true picture of the place to get the round to end in their favor. Let us know if you agree with our pick!Also, don't forget to leave us a review! It helps other people find our podcast :)

You know the feeling when you get together with a friend and just talk talk talk about everything and nothing? This episode is like that! We talk about how Roman isn't sleeping, a bad play Rachel saw and a hodgepodge of other things because that's friendship, baby!

Welcome to Spring! We're loving the weather, we're loving the colors, and we're loving...Easter candy? We talk Easter traditions, the excitement of an Easter basket, and the joy of the Easter egg hunt. We talk a bit out religion and why Easter isn't the more popular holiday over Christmas and surprising to no one, realize we have no idea the core differences between the different secs of Christianity. Someone tell us! Also, let us know how you feel about jelly beans.

This week we catch up about Rachel's recent destination wedding and Roman's first big outing. We share some ultimate cozy vibes from our citizens and then get into a rather interesting "Would You Rather" which brings up a lot of questions about different uses for holes.

Love is in the air! Or, it was recently according to Hallmark. This week we talked about our plans for Valentine's Day which turned into a discussion about romance. We talk about how we define romance and how that has changed over time. We also share our proposal stories, the importance of candles and if romance is dead or not.Citizens, let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us at [email protected]

Brrrr! It has been CHILLY in Richmond, Virginia. Our three inches of ice have finally melted (mostly), schools are back open (after been closed for a week and a half), and everyone is scared of their energy bill this month (yikes). To add some whimsey to the cold temps, this week we're talking about all things cozy! Specifically, what is our favorite way to "get cozy". Thinking clothing, food, entertainment. Listening to this episode will make you want to grab a cup of hot cocoa stat. Enjoy!

We're baaaaaack! We're jumping back in with still pretty fresh postpartum Jenn to hear all about her birth story. She shares about the joys of back labor, going to the hospital (only to get sent back home and then back to the hospital), low blood pressure, pushing, skin to skin and coming home. We're so excited to be back! What questions do you have for Jenn about her birth?

Please welcome back to the pod, Lindsay! She is here to chat all things social media with us. We talk about what we like about it, what we hate, the addictive qualities, etc. etc. etc.

Happy New Year, Citizens! This episode we dive into our favorite things abouts 2025. At the time of recording, Jenn was deep into her pregnancy discomfort and struggled to find anything positive, but we got there! For those not following along on social media, Jenn did have her sweet baby boy and both baby and mama are doing well! What were some of your highlights from 2025? Tell us in the comments!

It's the holiday season and we both love a Christmas movie and not surprisingly have lots of hot takes about them. This week we talk about our favorite must watch Christmas movies and the very popular ones we think are very overrated. What are you favorite Christmas movies? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Is Jingle All The Way a cinematic masterpiece? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!Don't forget, you can get your Similar But Different merch at similarbutdifferentpodcast.com

Jenn has a lot going on with having a baby and all so Rachel though she should do something big as well. This week's episode is all about Rachel's new house! She talks about the fear, the excitement and become a landlady. 2025 is shaping up to be a big year!Need a last minute Christmas gift? Similar But Different merch is a great option. Order today at similarbutdifferentpodcast.com

Hello Citizens! Do you and your special someone have an anniversary you like to celebrate? This week's episode is all about how we like to celebrate them but also might be more about how we feel about celebrating other peoples. Should you give your parents an anniversary present? Do you know your best friend's wedding anniversary? Do you wish them happy anniversary? Let us know in the comments!Also, don't forget you can get your Similar But Different merch at similarbutdifferentpodcast.com.

They hype has died down some and now we're ready to talk about it. This week we're talking about Taylor Swift's newest album Life of a Showgirl! We talk our favorites and least favorites, some the hate she's getting and more.Tell us in the comments - what is your favorite song off Life of a Showgirl? What is your lest favorite song? How do you feel about Wood?

Spooky season is here! Neither of us are into super scary stuff, but we can both get behind the joys of trick or treating and Halloween candy. We talk about our favorites, at what age we stopped trick or treating, and Jenn laughs so hard about something she cries. What is your favorite Halloween candy? Don't have a Halloween costume? Wear Similar but Different merch! Get yours at similarbutdifferentpodcast.com

How far would you travel for a bachelorette? Rachel recently got back from Greece and now the Citizens get to hear all about her new favorite food, the dramatic plane incident that took her to the pharmacy upon arrival and why girl time rules. Jenn is also still pregnant and still uncomfortable but we love her for still showing up for the pod.Don't forget we have merch! Get yours at similarbutdifferentpodcast.com

[This episode was recorded in early September and was postponed due to the sensitive nature of the topic surrounding current events at the time] Jar pull! This is one of those hypotheticals that people talk about. If someone were to break in to your house, what would you do? Does it matter the situation? Also, our merch site is live! Get yourself a shirt at similarbutdifferentpodcast.com.

Jenn has a baby shower and Rachel watches a baby during it! By accident? Kind of. Whoops. Hear about the fun game Jenn played during her baby shower and what caused Rachel to have to do a full outfit change while putting a baby to sleep.Don't forget we have merch. Hats, shirts, beanies - oh my! Get yours at similarbutdifferentpodcast.com

Rachel went to Salem and wants to talk about it! She got an aura reading, a tarot reading, and learned a lot about the Salem Witch Trials. Did you know men could be accused of being a witch? We also have new merch! You can now get yourself a beanie, mug, or tshirt. We're big fans of the beanies. Get yours at similarbutdifferentpodcast.com

As usual we discuss a multitude of things like names and how they corresponding with jobs, our new merch, and sexy maternity photos. But we also talk about height! What is the average height in the US? What is considered short in professional basketball, and does height matter if you're confident? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!Link to get merch: similarbutdiffernetpodcast.com

After weeks (months?) of telling you it's coming soon, it's finally here! We are "hard launching" our website which is really just a place to buy merch which might still only be a tshirt upon this episode releasing but it's soft and you should buy one at similarbutdifferentpodcast.comOh, and we also talk about the weigh of people's opinions and advice and who is more sensitive to it than the other.

Have you been a victim of "shreking"? Have you yourself been Shrek-ed"? What does this new term mean in the dating world? Well, we're talking all about it this week! We also talk about getting a bad haircut and dealing with some intrusive thoughts.

A lot of hot takes in this one. One of us is jay walking all the time, the other one would never, and biking on the road is terrifying. Also, you better not stop in the middle of the road when you have room to pull over because some of us might have ice cream in the car.

Definitely not safe for work and definitely not safe if you get squirmy about gross body stuff. In this week's episode we learn what makes Jenn pass out and what makes Rachel want to throw up. Also shocker, being pregnant is not all rainbows and butterflies and turns out that is a common experience. Want to get Jenn a gift for baby boy? She made a registry just for our Citizens! Jenn's Registry

We missed you! And each other. To make up for being gone for so long, this week's episode shares some exciting news! We also go through a lot of fun citizen updates. Make sure to comment your thoughts for a chance to be featured!

We go deep on the pros and cons of sharing salary information and how it impacts employee morale, the business as a whole, and friendships. Do your friends know how much money you make? Would you tell them? Does your workplace share salary information? Does that change how you act at work? We have so many questions! Also, how does tenure work? Someone please tell us.

Remember when Rachel said she signed up for a Mud Run? Well, she followed through and completed it! Learn all about how it went, where mud is still stuck, and if she'd do it again. Also, Jenn finally gets an ice maker!

Rachel goes to Bulgaria! And other things.

Rachel comes across a theory about Gatorade flavors that brings up the topic of sick days in childhood. Turns out the experience was very different for both hosts. We also go on a tangent about donuts and a new app Rachel is obsessed with.

Is this episode about the world's two favorite things? Maybe, maybe not, but it's high up there for Jenn. This week we talk about something big in Jenn's live that happened a few years ago that has yet to be discussed on the pod. We also go deep into the best grocery store cookie, the most expensive cookie, and a gross way to eat Oreos. Show notes:Last Crumb cookies: https://lastcrumb.com/

Intriguing title, right? This week we dive into a new news headline about "fart walks" (yes, it is what you think it is) and have lots of thoughts! We also discuss the age old question of "if you could know when you would die, would you want to know?" The question stems from a book Rachel is reading called "The Measure" - an interesting thought discussion! Show Notes:Fart Walks: https://nypost.com/2025/04/29/health/health-benefits-of-fart-walks-including-preventing-cancer/The Measure: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58884736-the-measure

Thank you notes seem to be pretty controversial. Hm, well, maybe just by generation. This episode goes deep into thank you note culture as well as snail mail in general. We discuss when a thank you note is important, how long you should keep them, sending holiday cards (and how long you keep those) and more. Oh, we also get some more citizen feedback on the right way to do your business in the woods - the more you know!

This title is a little misleading because this episode is actually a catch up between friends and not about ketchup the condiment - but we do mention ketchup so it's not a total lie. This week we "catch up" on our lives since it's been a while since we've seen each other and lot of things have happened. We also talk about our weekend "vibe" when we're staying in (which is most of the time).

Jenn is about to go ...camping?! We are both as shocked as you are. This week we discuss how she’ll prep, the magic of a campfire chat and lots of other great stuff I can’t remember as I’m typing this so it will be a nice surprise for all of us.

A random news story stirs up an interesting dialog around family “relationships”. It's obviously not okay right...or is it? Also, what is the difference between second cousins and a cousin once removed?

Who is more competitive - Rachel or Jenn? The answer probably doesn’t surprise you. Both hosts have feelings on what defines being too competitive and how that differs from sports, to work, to friendships.

It’s been a while since we’ve pulled from the jar. This submission asks how often we clean and wash things. We talk blankets, hats, and shoes. Rachel also shares about her fear of car washes. and has a question for the FF.

We cover a lot of topics this week such as habits that can destroy a marriage (according to IG) and the pros of underwear. Rachel gives a friend date update, Jenn struggles with pollen, and panty lines - yay or nay?

A quickie but a goodie! Rachel shares about an interesting message she got on LinkedIn and a book about language she just finished. Jenn has new living room decor and feelings on the phrase “skibidi bop”.

This week we try to prank you and fail quite quickly. We talk about celebrating April Fool’s day, Rachel’s rules for acceptable pranking and different types of pranks/jokes and how we feel about them. Jenn also tries a new sign off.

This week we we’re doing some Spring cleaning. Rachel wants to help you clean out your closet, Jenn can’t get rid of her going out boots, and we have a heated discussion about the “poop rule”. Also, Hachlorettes? Sign us up.

We are mad about March! Well, Jenn and Janell are. Janell shares her passion for Unrivaled, the new women’s league, her favorite players to watch, and how we can all be better at supporting women’s sports. We talk pay (and height) issues and get insight into high school Jenn.Janell's shout outs:⁨@RichmondUrbanDanceRVA⁩ : dance classes accessible to everyone that empower individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. ⁨@RichmondCyclingCorps⁩ : offers cycling programs to Richmond's East End community. Youth are able to participate in programming for zero cost to families to fill the gap of out-of-school time programs for underserved children

Grab your green! This week’s episode has it all. We’re talking prank fails, getting kicked out of bars, a set of broken ribs, loosing your spouse at the movies, the joy of chocolate coins, and leprechauns - cute or scary?

This week we catch up on Jenn’s family vacation, Richmond losing power, and Taylor Swift! People have lots of feelings about her and we’re discussing it. What is a Swiftie and why are haters gunna hate? We also sing some 3LW.

Rachel and Jenn go to their friend’s baby sprinkle together and it brings up a lot. They discuss feelings around opening gifts, not sticking to the registry, the overall purpose of “showers”, mental struggles and hyper fixation eating.

Meet Kai - our traveling with kids “expert” - aka she has done it a lot and we have never. We get into the anxiety of traveling with kids, learn about weird plane rules, and discuss how other countries treat children. Also, Kai loves Valentine’s Day

Get out your candy hearts! This week is all about the holiday of love. We discuss giving out Valentine’s Day cards in elementary school, high school crushes, Rachel’s embarrassing Valentine, weird fairy romance and dressing for your friends.

Grab your favorite dairy beverage - this week is all about milk. Rachel had a milk collection, Jenn enjoys milk with a side of soup, and both have strong feelings about it’s temperature. Are you team Big Milk?

**sound quality not great on this episode - sorry in advance** Rachel celebrates a birthday and has feelings about it. Jenn is social and is punished for it. We try and rebrand January as the worst month to the best month. Jenn talks about smoking cigars and Rachel is getting a new subscription.