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Be Here For A While

Rachael O’Brien is a stand-up comedian/actress who has performed in 9 countries all over the world doing stand-up. Her self deprecating humor is at the center of the weekly show. On each episode, Rachael dissects the comedic moments in the lives and careers of her friends and notable entertainment industry personalities. She enjoys interviewing talent about their personal struggles and successes, learning more about tips and tricks on how to live a happy and successful life, diving into (and sarcastically analyzing) dating and relationships, and through all this, she loves giving her listeners weekly inspiration to reach their goals — or at the very least give them some laughs to get them through their day. O’Brien’s flourishing comedy career includes doing stand up worldwide in the most prominent comedy clubs and sharing the stage all-star comics including David Spade, Ali Wong, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings and Judd Apatow, to name a few! Instagram: @rachaelnobrien
You can also follow and listen to her two other podcasts that delve into the world of True Crime, “Deadly Diocese” which is the active investigation into the mysterious death of a Catholic priest, just days before he was about to expose the Diocese of Buffalo for their sins….and then…. “Seven Deadly Sinners” which runs the gamut of cult leaders, to false preachers, to murderers all hiding under the false pretense of saints when they are masking their sinful lives.

Latest Episodes:

48: Love, marriage, and cool sculpting w/ the modelesque Kristen Doute Mar 30, 2017

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Vanderpump Rules' Kristen Doute is here for girl talk with Rachael on this episode of Be Here For A While. The girls discuss Kristen's recent experience with cool sculpting, wedding planning (not their own), being bridesmaids in Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz's wedding (which you can see on the season finale of Vanderpump Rules), and the twisted, complicated world of dating in Los Angeles. Catch Kristen on Bravo's Vanderpump Rules as well as on her new blog, vegiholic.com!

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47: Food-hungover on truffle mac n cheese with comedian bestie Jaclyn Marfuggi Mar 23, 2017

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Rachael's bestie Jaclyn Marfuggi is back to discuss a little bit of everything on this episode of Be Here For A While. Dating, food, podcasting... food... join the girls as they catch up! Find Jaclyn @jaclynmarfuggi on twitter and instagram!

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46: Growing up in comedy with Comedy Club Heir Jack Jr. Mar 22, 2017

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Jack Jr is the heir to the HaHa Comedy Club throne and he's here to talk about it on this episode of Be Here For A While. He and Rachael discuss the thriving Los Angeles comedy scene, their recent show in Las Vegas, and his weight loss journey. As the son of comedy club owners, Jack essentially grew up in the comedy scene, and over the years made the transition from spectator to on-stage performer. Over the last few years he has delved into the acting and writing world and has moved his way up the ladder to find himself traveling across the country to feature for the likes of Jeff Garcia, Brandon T. Jackson and Damon Wayans Jr. Today, he can be found headlining in clubs across the country as he continues his journey up the comedy totem pole.

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45: Heart and Hustle w/ Ben Gleib of Chelsea Lately, Idiot Test, Last Comic Standing etc Mar 16, 2017

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On this episode of Be Here For A While, comedian Ben Gleib is joining Rachael to talk about what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry! Ben was just named by TBS one of the "funniest comedians working today." He is host, writer, and executive producer of the Emmy nominated "Idiotest," the hit comedy brain teaser game show in it's 4th season on GSN, with 210 episodes. It's the most watched original program on the network. His hilarious hour-long standup special "Ben Gleib - Neurotic Gangster" is currently airing on Showtime. For 7 years he was a round table regular on "Chelsea Lately" on E! with over 100 appearances! He also played himself on a memorable episode of the E! scripted series "After Lately." He has toured sold-out arenas all over North America with both Chelsea Handler and Dane Cook, has been headlining comedy clubs around the globe since 2007, and has performed on "The Late Late Show," "Last Comic Standing," and twice on "Last Call with Carson Daly." He is constantly on tour, and is likely performing soon in a town near you. A truly unique voice in comedy, he's even been a frequent on-air contributor on CNN, "The Young Turks," and NPR, winning a Golden Mic for his work on Southern California NPR's "Patt Morrison's Comedy Congress." Recently he created, executive produced, hosted and was head writer on a spinoff special for GSN called "Political Idiotest," blending his game show with his love of politics. And he was the anchor of GSN's interstitial series "Man VS Fly." An accomplished voice over actor, Gleib is one of the stars of Kevin Smith's "Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie," is the voice of Marshall the Sloth in "Ice Age: Continental Drift," (the #2 animated movie of all-time internationally,) and voices Dali in "The Book of Life" starring Channing Tatum. His voices have also appeared in "Phineas and Ferb," and youtube series "The Melvin Bros." His podcast “Last Week on Earth with Ben Gleib” on the Smodcast Network debuted at #9 on iTunes Comedy, and was #1 on Stitcher for over 20 weeks. Every Wednesday, he hilariously summarizes news and politics, occasionally being joined by celebrity guests like Bryan Cranston, Meghan McCain, Bob Odenkirk, Sam Donaldson, Moby, Adam Devine, and his parents. (You can subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.) He also enjoys freestyle rapping, has a rap group called BENS, and is proudest that he is probably better than you at ping pong. He is also aware that he has to work on his posture. He's 6'1" but looks like he's 5'9".

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44: The roast of Rachael with her mom, Cindy O'Brien Mar 09, 2017

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Rachael's infamous mom, Cindy O'Brien, is here to roast Rachael on this episode of Be Here For A While. Listen to Rachael's mom recount her several noses, how she's been a class clown/comedy junkie her whole life, and her take on everything pop culture and reality TV! Find her on instagram at @cinziaobrien!

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43: Strokes of genius with the hilarious Annabelle Desisto Mar 02, 2017

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Rachael's funniest (and currently skinniest) friend Annabelle Desisto is here for this episode of Be Here For A While! Annabelle recounts her experience (barely) attending Jaclyn's Oscars party last weekend after showing up with minimal makeup on and realizing it was a party party. Rachael and Annabelle discuss dating in 2017 and Annabelle answers some fans' questions about comedy! Catch Annabelle on her podcast Adderall and Compliments!

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41: All The Laughs with Pretty Funny Woman, Lisa Sundstedt Feb 16, 2017

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Rachael's first comedy teacher, Lisa Sundstedt, stops by to chat all things comedy. Lisa is considered the Heidi Fleiss of comedy for creating the all-female comedy brand, Pretty Funny Women. Lisa has written for the Chelsea Handler Show, toured the country doing standup, and performed with the 50s group Sha Na Na on tour for 4 years!

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40: Blast From The Past with Devan Long, Rachael's college ex-boyfriend Feb 10, 2017

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It's a blast from the past when Rachael's college ex-boyfriend Devan Long stops by to let us in on some vintage Rachael secretes on this episode of Be Here For A While. Devan and Rachael talk about his university and NFL football career that lead him to acting, and that one time he did hallucinogenic drugs with Columbian natives.

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39: The Bitch is BACK! Jackie Schimmel on current TV, London, and her musical aspirations Feb 02, 2017

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Jackie Schimmel of The Bitch Bible podcast stops by on this episode of Be Here For A While. Rachael and Jackie give their unsolicited opinions on a variety of subjects from the Will and Grace reboot to how over-contouring is out of style. Jackie also tells us her dream of doing background vocals and confesses to stopping by her fiance's recording studio on a regular basis in hopes of being added as background vocals to one of Liam Payne's songs. They discuss Jackie's wedding day looks, yes looks, plural. And Jackie gives Rachael some dating tips.

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38: Former fat kid and funny guy Adam Ray stops by for a laugh Jan 26, 2017

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Seattle-born stand up comedian Adam Ray stops by on this episode of Be Here For A While to talk about being a fellow former fat kid and his career journey since graduating college at USC, among other things. You can find Adam on his podcast About Last Night. You can also catch Adam at the Hollywood Improv, Comedy Store, and Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, and headlines clubs around the country - check his dates at adamraytv.com. Adam’s online following has taken off, with the popularity of his web videos that are frequently featured on FunnyOrDie.com and Youtube. His “Kermit the Frog reaction video to 2 girls 1 cup,” is at 5 million views and counting on Youtube! His TV credits include TWO BROKE GIRLS, ABC’s “According to Jim,” MTV’s “Human Giant,” and MTV'S PUNK'D.

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