
Friends Without Benefits
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
Latest episodes

Apr 12, 2023 • 31min
Ep. 44: Dale is the Daddy Warbucks of the Mitzvah Community
Rachel’s 6-year-old is visiting today, and she has zero chill. Also, Dale confesses that he thought this podcast would just be like a fun hobby and can’t believe we’ve hit more than 10K downloads already! They are also talking about the seriousness of where Dale will debut his new Tiffany Jordans. Alana and Rachel help him navigate this very tough decision. Last but in no way least, Dale has given Rachel and Alana free reign to set him up on a blind date, so get ready ladies! Could you be the new Mrs. Uptown Dale?! You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company owner and in-arena host for the Miami Heat at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at Hardcore Advertising. If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Apr 4, 2023 • 41min
Ep. 43: Are You Smarter than a 13-year-old?
Rachel and Dale have a special guest on today! Our producer, Alana, brought her daughter (Colbi) to work and she schooled us on so many things. We talked fashion. Mitzvahs, Tik Tok and other middle schooler stuff. She is a delight and we loved having her! You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company owner and in-arena host for the Miami Heat at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at Hardcore Advertising. If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Mar 28, 2023 • 35min
Ep. 42: Love at First Sight and Listener Questions
Today we are talking about love at first sight and soul mates. Are they a thing? Do Rachel and Dale subscribe to the idea? Dale and Rachel are also answering some listener questions, including dating outside your religion, men and women being friends, and more! You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company owner and in-arena host for the Miami Heat at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at Hardcore Advertising. If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Mar 21, 2023 • 34min
Ep. 41: That Time Rachel Fell in Front a Crowded Hotel and Nobody Cared
Rachel recaps a big Saturday night out in Delray, which started with her tripping on the curb the moment she stepped out of the car. Nobody cared, except the one valet who rushed over to make sure she was ok. Dale talks about his time at the Honda Classic as an influencer and a run in with one of our favorite Bachelorette stars – Trista! You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company owner and in-arena host for the Miami Heat at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at Hardcore Advertising. If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Mar 14, 2023 • 32min
Ep. 40: Dale’s Recap from Hosting the All Star Game in Utah!
We’re getting a full recap of Dale’s time hosting the All Star Game in Salt Lake City! It’s an inside view into what he packed, what his first impressions are of Salt Lake, seeing snow for the first time in his life and the no bottle service rules in the clubs. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company owner and in-arena host for the Miami Heat at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at Hardcore Advertising. If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Feb 14, 2023 • 33min
Ep. 39: Vaping in Movie Theaters. Dating Divorcees and Raya!
There are certain unspoken contracts when you are out in public, especially the movies. Dale is sharing all about the major breaches he experienced first-hand while at the movies seeing Avatar. Rachel and Dale also talk about dating divorced women and get an update on his adventures, including a possible hop over the “celeb” dating app, Raya! You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company owner and in-arena host for the Miami Heat at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at Hardcore Advertising. If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Feb 7, 2023 • 35min
Ep. 38: Nicole from Big Brother is Back and Spilling the Tea About the Time She Dated Dale!
Before her Big Brother fame (like way back), Nicole was a South Florida gal hanging at Baja Beach Club, where booty dancing contests reigned supreme. She is gifting us with some amazing and hilarious gems about her history with Dale – friendship and beyond. We’re reaching back into the time machine for this episode to hear all the tea and Rachel cannot stop smiling. So, buckle up and get ready for a peek into the past and get ready to laugh some more with our special guest. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company owner and in-arena host for the Miami Heat at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at Hardcore Advertising. If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Feb 1, 2023 • 39min
Ep. 37: Nicole from Big Brother is in the House!
If you’ve listened to FWOB for a while, you might remember that Dale and Rachel are both fans of reality TV and especially Big Brother! So, you can imagine our excitement when Nicole Layog from season 24 joins us on the pod. We’re getting the inside scoop on what it’s like to have cameras around 24/7, maintaining integrity during what is designed to be a manipulative game, what Nicole would do differently and who she thinks would fare better in the BB house– Rachel or Dale! We had so much to talk about that we had to break it into two episodes. And just wait until you hear about the history between Dale and Nicole. Stay tuned for that! You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company owner and in-arena host for the Miami Heat at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at Hardcore Advertising. If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Jan 24, 2023 • 31min
Ep. 36: Do couples who display their relationship on social media owe us answers when they break up?
You’ve seen it a million times. The couples who share every single moment of their life on social media – the flowers, the date nights, the gifts, the flu shot check-ins. If they are sharing every second of their courtship or marriage and then they break up, do they owe everyone an explanation? Dale and Rachel are talking all about the phenomenon of super public relationships and what comes along with it. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company owner and in-arena host for the Miami Heat at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at Hardcore Advertising. If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Jan 17, 2023 • 30min
Ep. 35: Getting flown out, frozen iguanas and more dating chat
Apparently, there are people who get “flown out” for “companionship” and Rachel had no idea. Dale is shedding some light on the unspoken etiquette of being flown out and blows Rachel’s mind. We’re also talking about how Floridians handle a cold front as frozen iguanas fall from the trees, and getting more dating fodder. You can follow Rachel, award winning author, writer and speaker, on Instagram at @whineandcheezits ; and Dale, successful entertainment company owner and in-arena host for the Miami Heat at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at Hardcore Advertising. If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.
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