Off The Record with Whitney & Rachel
Two friends, two mics, and endless opinions. Whitney Thomas and Rachel Cook from River Radio take you off the record with concert reviews, new music breakdowns, pop culture chatter, and reality TV recaps — all with plenty of laughs along the way. Whether it’s Taylor Swift talk, concert merch confessions, or debating the latest CMA nominations, Whitney and Rachel keep it fun, casual, and totally unfiltered.
Episodes
This week’s episode is all about celebrating Mike Renick on his final day at 324 Broadway. Mike joins Rachel and Whitney to relive some favorite River Radio memories, awkward on-air moments, unforgettable station events, and the chaos that only happens in radio.
We also put Mike through a round of Sip or Skip, find out why Whitney randomly gives him a rock, and somehow end up learning the story of how Whitney met her husband.
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After a little hiatus, Rachel and Whitney are BACK and catching up on everything — from busy schedules and basketball state runs to the latest in country music and pop culture.
They dive into Ella Langley’s new album, Jason Aldean’s upcoming release, and the latest from American Idol (yes, Hannah Harper is still crushing it). Plus, they react to country stars taking over TV, 2026 concerts and more.
Somewhere along the way, Whitney ...
Rachel and Whitney cover a little bit of everything this week. From a gas outage in Jackson to the latest country music headlines, they dive into Riley Green and Carly Pearce’s new duet, celebrate Missouri’s own Hannah Harper making the Top 20 on American Idol, and react to the upcoming Oscars… even though between the two of them they’ve only seen one Best Picture nominee.
They also talk Harry Styles hosting SNL, Ryan Gosling’s vir...
Concert season is heating up! We’re breaking down Eric Church in STL (including 49 Winchester and listener reactions), plus Brooks & Dunn just extended their Neon Moon Tour — road trip?
We react to the CMA Fest Nissan Stadium lineup, talk Freedom Fest and local summer shows, and dive into Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 drop (and the Megan vs. Riley saga).
Also: Riley Green’s acting debut, American Idol’s Hannah Harper making Missouri ...
This week, Rachel and Whitney start on a heartfelt note about holding joy and sadness at the same time, then shift into full pop culture and Valentine’s chaos. The talk the rise of Galentine’s Day, break down the best and saddest country love songs, and discuss shocking celebrity breakups and current crushes.
Things get extra unhinged as they admit their childhood celebrity crushes that now make them go “wait… WHAT?” and wrap it al...
Rachel and Whitney kick things off by touching on Groundhog's Day and how Rachel didn't realize how weird it's gotten. Then it’s full awards-season mode as they break down the 2026 Grammy Awards, sharing their favorite performances, biggest moments, and the ones that had them scratching their heads.
Things take an unexpected turn when Rachel admits her biggest food ick: hard-boiled eggs from gas stations and continental breakfasts....
This week, Rachel and Whitney break down the latest music buzz — from Megan Moroney’s new release sparking questions, to Harry Styles announcing a new album. They give major props to kids juggling packed extracurricular schedules, share what they’re listening to right now (including some great new music recs from Whitney), and uncover the shocking truth that Whitney has absolutely no idea what shower steamers are.
Music chatter, bu...
Rachel and Whitney kick off the episode debating post-holiday blues before celebrating a big Thomas family milestone: Addison passing her driving test. They swap stories about learning to drive, teaching teens, and driving test trauma, then dive into celebrity mom group drama and why those spaces can get messy fast.
They also vent about big tours skipping St. Louis again, share quick reactions to new music from Luke Combs and the J...
It’s full-on holiday chaos this week. Rachel and Whitney debate whether Christmas cards are still a thing, attempt (and completely butcher) a blind ranking of holiday movies, and admit which festive classics they still haven’t seen. They also tackle the hardest people to shop for, dream big with wildly unrealistic (and very bougie) Santa wish lists, and wrap it all up with Off The Record Confessions — including a passionate Rachel ...
Rachel and Whitney are back from Thanksgiving break and fully in Christmas mode — well, mostly. This week, the girls dish on which Christmas jams are immediate hard skips, recap a few standout moments from CMA Country Christmas, and dive into their favorite holiday traditions.
Rachel proudly (and extensively) gushes about her new wet/dry vacuum, Whitney reveals who she finished Christmas shopping for first, and things take a turn w...
This week, Rachel and Whitney go full CMA Awards mode — Lainey Wilson’s hosting glow-up, her eight (? we lost count) outfit changes and best moments of the night. They break down the biggest performances (Ella & Riley, Kelsea, Stapleton, Megan, Zach Top), the surprise moments (Steve Martin?! King George?! The Red Clay Strays?!), and all the major wins — from Cody Johnson’s emotional speech to Lainey sweeping the night.
Plus: wh...
This week on Off The Record with Whitney & Rachel — Whitney admits she’s just not into Christmas movies (and apparently doesn’t even own a single pair of festive leggings), while Rachel’s been busy binge-watching another new show. We’re talking Kelsea Ballerini’s new song, Megan Moroney’s pink era, CMA performance predictions, and the Thanksgiving favorites we’re just not fans of.
This week on Off The Record with Whitney & Rachel — Rachel causes Whitney to never look at a Bloody Mary the same way again, and we welcome our first special guest, K103 listener Holly Knudtson, who might just be Kenny Chesney’s biggest fan (you won’t believe how many times she’s seen him live!). We’re talking the 2025 Sexiest Man Alive, Kenny’s new book tour, Oreo’s Thanksgiving cookies, and what careers we’d have if radio had...
This week on Off The Record, Whitney and Rachel dive into the most underrated artists they’re loving right now — because some voices deserve way more hype. Whitney also shocks Rachel (and probably half of Southeast Missouri) when she admits she just… doesn’t love TJ Maxx. 😳
Plus, things take a hilarious turn when Whitney shares a Six Flags situation involving the Mine Train and Rachel confesses she might not be winning any “Best H...
Whitney and Rachel are back with a jam-packed episode — from their Lainey Wilson concert and meet-and-greet stories (yes, Hippie Mae made an appearance!) to SEMO Homecoming wins, wild college flashbacks, and Halloween costume confessions. Rachel reveals her Mount Rushmore of country music while Whitney sneaks in a few more shoutouts… of course. Plus, this week’s Off The Record confessions include a little pillow talk and bananas. �...
Whitney and Rachel are diving into fall fun — previewing Lainey Wilson’s upcoming concert, talking SEMO Homecoming plans, and kicking off the first round of Halloween chatter! They swap stories about decorations, debate what ends up in the candy trade pile, and share a few funny couples costume ideas for Whitney and her husband Ryan. Plus, Rachel loses count of Whitney’s shoutouts, and Whitney drops a bombshell — she’s never seen H...
This week, Whitney and Rachel recap Jackson’s homecoming and the Cape vs. Jackson rivalry game, dive into the latest on Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s messy split, and share their reactions to Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl. Plus, a fresh round of Sip or Skip, what they’re looking forward to this week, and some hilarious Off The Record confessions — including Rachel’s lingering Christmas décor and Whitney’s paper towel problem.
...This week, Whitney and Rachel dive into the Cape vs. Jackson football rivalry, swap homecoming “then vs. now” stories, and get hyped for Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl release. Plus, thoughts on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, the Keith Urban/Nicole Kidman split, and a quick Sip or Skip lightning round on Lainey Wilson hosting the CMAs, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and more.
Whitney and Rachel are back — and kicking things off with a promise to cut down on the “likes” and “umms” (no drinking games allowed, we’re working on it 😅). Rachel shares the wild story of nearly delivering her sister’s baby in the living room, then the girls dive into the 2025 CMA nominations. Plus, the so-called Zach Bryan vs. Gavin Adcock “beef,” and a fresh round of Sip or Skip.
Whitney Thomas and Rachel Cook sit down and try their hand at their first Sip or Skip - where they throw out topics and have to decide if they're sipping it (into it) or skipping it. Tik Tok dances, award show collabs, binge watching, PSL and more.
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