The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle
by The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle
The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle is a tale of two friends who met long ago and have much to catch up on. Join us for light-hearted conversations about everyday topics between two 40-something friends.
Episodes
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Carrie Gets All The Cute Colors
Struggling with figuring out your colors — literally? You’re not alone. Turns out, there's a whole world of color theory, consultant services, and surprising truths about what shades make us look alive or like we just survived a flu season. Spoiler alert: rust is not your best friend, and black...
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Deal or No Deal: 2026 Trends
Most of us underestimate the power of tiny shifts—and in this episode, The Nerd & Belle reveal how embracing just a few unexpected trends could transform your 2026. From decoding viral Pinterest predictions to debunking the wildest aesthetic crazes, they show you why trusting your instincts beats...
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Happy Homecoming: The Belle Celebrates Her Sisterhood
The Belle recounts the tale of her Kappa reunion to the general bewilderment and education of the Nerd.
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We Nailed the Dilly Dally
If anyone is counting there was more than a 6-month lapse in episodes of our much-anticipated podcast. We'd like to point out that we nailed our Dilly Dally summer and both the friendship and podcast survived.
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It's a Dilly Dally summer
Getting back at it feels so good, and we're on a roll. Join us for a random, funny episode where we discuss a little bit of this and that...skincare don't care, "we do not care club," summer bathing suits and making friends with influencers at waterparks, and how awesome it is being in our mid...
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Surprise! It's a Wedding!
The Belle had an eventful fall. On this episode of the pod, The Nerd and Belle update the listeners on The Belle's wild plans for an unconventional wedding. So unconventional, the groom didn't even know about it. In typical Belle fashion, she pulled it off despite some adversity and tied the knot...
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When Cancer Tried to Ruin the Podcast
We bet you thought you'd never hear from us again....well, we're back, but not without some bumps and bruises. Last summer (2024) The Nerd (Rachael) was in the thick of treatment for breast cancer. She was diagnosed in March and got the full meal deal of treatment until she finally made it…
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Ministry Menagerie
Happy Birthday to the Nerd! The Nerd is doing her best with Lent and The Belle is trying to find her best ministry: a pumpkin ministry, a Beyonce birthday ministry...and The Nerd is freeing her from all of them.
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The Adventures in Drug Testing & Daily Routines
Who loves a good story? The Belle got drug tested and lives to tell.
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Rachael Reads: Meet Jodi Cowles
The Nerd interviews her friend, business partner, and author Jodi Cowles to discuss books, Jodi's recent projects, and the plight of the unknown author.
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Tricky Sitch
The Belle gives her best lipstick beauty secret before the Nerd & Belle dive into discussing uncomfortable, tricky social situations and their proper solutions.
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Guilty Pleasures & Princesses
The Nerd & Belle round up a funny series of topics going deep about the difference between guilty pleasures and self indulgences.
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You've Got A Friend In Me with special guest, Brandon Janous
The Nerd & Belle chat with their friend Branon Janous about life, death, solo parenting, and friendship.
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Hey There, 2024
The Nerd & Belle discuss their goals for 2024. Some are achievable, some most likely are not. You be the judge to see what these friends can--and cannot--accomplish in the coming year.
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The Christmas One
Jingle all the way to the tree farm, mountains, or....Home Depot as the Nerd & Belle breakdown Christmas.
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Rachael Reads: Meet Rose Booth!
The Nerd interviews author Rose Booth about her new book, Dancing in the Valley.
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Real Life: Dog Barf & Garbage Debates
The Belle has a hot-off-the-press story to tell about her dog, Frank (named after Benjamin Franklin) and The Nerd wants to talk about recycling. This is as real as it gets.
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Bringing a House Back from the Dead
The Belle can't believe the nasty garbage The Nerd climbs through to remodel and flip a house. Listen in for all the gory details.
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Tickle Me This, And Other Random Laws
The Nerd & Belle invent their own fun and play a game guessing random state laws still in place today.
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Check Your Panty Line
The Nerd & Belle discuss style: the standards, comfort, and colors. What was meant to be a conversation about how to help the Nerd's lack of style becomes a deeper conversation about unrealistic beauty standards, The Nerd's deep love of comfort, and the Belle's effortless choice of clothing and...
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Hooray/No Way (Part 2)
How are the Nerd & Belle feeling about controversial topics like self-checkout and piercings? Determine your own policies on these important issues with The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle.
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The Blue Cuckoo: What Not To Give on an Important Anniversary
The Nerd & Belle discuss the tradition and oddity of Hallmark anniversaries and what gifts are good and which ones to avoid.
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Throwing Shade: Sororities
The Nerd comes face-to-face with her prejudice against sororities. The Belle graciously entertains the conversation and educates The Nerd about the history, tradition, and charm of sororities and together they evaluate if The Nerd would have a shot at making it into a sorority. Is there a...
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Let's Get Dressed for Football Season
Football season is right around the corner and The Nerd and Belle want to make sure everyone is ready with their best football fashion. The two friends discuss getting dressed for football in the North and South and the distinct differences make for a great conversation. Culture influences…
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Hooray/No Way (Part 1)
The Nerd & Belle play a fun game to reconnect after missing out on so many years of friendship. In this game, the Belle grills the Nerd on a wide variety of topics--from casseroles to turtlenecks and everything in between. Is each item a "hooray" or a "no way" according to the Nerd & Belle? Hear...
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Textiquitte
The Nerd & Belle discuss the intricate details of text messaging. They parse out the time suck and lack of boundaries surrounding group texts and create better goals going forward.
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Won't You Be My Neighbor?
The Nerd & Belle discuss living in a neighborhood. Sounds like a bore until you hear the Belle believing the girls down the street can do better and the Nerd needs to take notes about her 13-year-old's side hustle. These days we could all use some Southern charm to smooth over the world's…
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If I Were A #Hashtag
The Nerd & Belle reconnect with a question, "How would your friends describe you in #hashtags?" They've missed a lot of each other's lives so they're giving each other the highlights. The Belle would like zero people in her garage and it's the first place the Nerd wants to explore.
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Fake Road Trip
If the Nerd & Belle went on a road trip who would do what? Episode #3 unpacks how this road trip would go down. Stories and plans spill out and take the shape of a very fancy, expensive, pink, and snack-filled road trip. Wind down the road with the Nerd & Belle as they plan an epic, very…
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The Origin Story
The Nerd & Belle remember who they were 20 years ago when they met at the copy machine during a political campaign. Impressed by each other for wildly different reasons, these two ambitious, college-aged women became fast friends. They rode the highs and lows of a statewide political campaign in...
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Welcome to the Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle Podcast!
So here's the deal...we met in our 20's but barely kept in touch for the next 20 years. We've rekindled our friendship flame and we have SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT. Join us for the big deals and minutiae of everyday life. We're here for it and we hope you are too.
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The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle is a tale of two friends who met long ago and have much to catch up on. Join us for light-hearted conversations about everyday topics between two 40-something friends.
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