Casey + Cassandra are a pair of best friends with the same rare disease. Their goal is simple: sharing their lives to showcase the beauty and normalcy in disability, while having fun together. They’ll also touch on accessibility, friendships, style, and everything in between as they live their best, rare, lives! For show notes, go to rarewithflair.com
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A monthly podcast about books and the people who write them. Packed with reading recommendations, author interviews and insightful advice on finding books for you and your family from the helpful staff at Connected Libraries.
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Elysa Gardner hosts a series of candid conversations with industry experts, theatre educators and savvy parents discussing strategies to help culture-consuming kids and aspiring young artists become great performers—on stage, off stage and at every stage of their lives. Created by the team at Camp Broadway.
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Welcome to the ultimate Archer rewatch podcast, hosted by Amber Nash (the voice of Pam Poovey) and featuring a rotating cast of main cast co-hosts! Season Zero kicks things off with fan-favorite episodes out of order, insider stories, and hilarious behind-the-scenes memories from the people who brought the show to life. Joining Amber is executive producer Casey Willis and editor Christian Danley, our go-to sources for behind-the-curtain intel. Each episode dives deep into one iconic Archer e ...
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126. the coziest comfiest things that revive our souls
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1:00:16hi hello hey, grab your emotional support item of choice and cuddle up with us! Life is challenging, period. Inspired by the podcast A Beautiful Mess by sisters Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman, we’re diving into the little things that bring us comfort. We all have go-to comforts in stressful times or when we just need a boost, whether it’s a nostalgi…
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Welcome to Back to Chat, a special episode of Book Matters! On today’s special episode we are celebrating five years of Book Matters with a familiar and much-loved guest. That’s right—we’re bringing back one of our most popular authors for a return visit! Please join us as we catch up, see what’s new and dive into their stories—both on and off the …
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hi hello hey: let’s get fit!! In over 125 episodes across five years, we’ve somehow never devoted a full episode to fitness… until now! In the past few years, we’ve truly found a love for moving our bodies, and today we’re sharing our fitness journeys from childhood sports to the workouts keeping us active now. We might not be the sportiest girlies…
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FIXED Bonus Episode: Listener Q&A + Archer What-Ifs (Season Finale)
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51:13In this special bonus episode, Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) is joined by Executive Producer Casey Willis and Archer editor Christian Danley — to answer listener questions and celebrate the end of RePhrasing’s first season. They dive into everything from Archer sketch cards and the unsung artists behind the show to what might have been — including altern…
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On the podcast today Courtney chats with Melbourne author Jodi McAlister about her rom-com – “An Academic Affair” - a charming new romance about two English professors who embark on a fake relationship…only to discover that it may be harder to pretend than they realized. Then Sam speaks with NSW writer Sarah Clutton about her novel “The Remarkable …
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124. we’ve changed our minds?: our 5 year podaversary
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1:00:11hi hello hey, happy FIVE YEARS of Rare with Flair! As wild as it feels to say, it’s true: we’ve changed in the five years since we started this podcast. To celebrate our fifth podaversary (!!!), we’re reflecting on the ways we’ve grown. Some shifts are small, and others are in how we approach big things like disclosing, advocating, and accepting he…
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Bonus Episode: Listener Q&A + Archer What-Ifs (Season Finale)
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51:13In this special bonus episode, Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) is joined by Executive Producer Casey Willis and Archer editor Christian Danley — to answer listener questions and celebrate the end of RePhrasing’s first season. They dive into everything from Archer sketch cards and the unsung artists behind the show to what might have been — including altern…
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Episode 10: Aisha Tyler on Skytanic (S1E7)
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56:29Aisha Tyler (Lana Kane) returns to RePhrasing with Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) to revisit Skytanic — Season 1, Episode 7 of Archer. They talk about Aisha’s love of Sealab 2021, the alchemy of comedy, and how she apologizes for nothing. She shares stories from her time on Talk Soup and reflects on just how wild Archer got over the years. Also covered: A…
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Lenora Thaker - NAIDOC Week Special Episode
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30:22On this special NAIDOC Week episode, our local history librarian Kate speaks with Lenora Thaker - a proud Meriam and Wagedagam woman born and living on Gimuy-Walubarra Yidinji country in Far North Queensland. They chat about her historical novel, 'The Pearl of Tagai Town' a sweeping, heart-warming and ultimately triumphant story of the life of a yo…
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hi, hello, hey, we’re talking all about guide dogs today! 🦮 Over the years, we’ve gotten lots of requests to make an episode all about guide dogs. Whether you’re seriously considering one or just curious about what it takes to get a working dog, this episode is for you! We’ve talked about canes plenty, and even compared pet dogs and guide dogs befo…
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Episode 9: Dave Willis on Edie’s Wedding (S13E3)
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43:51Dave Willis — the voice of Barry (and Other Barry) — joins Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) to break down Edie’s Wedding, one of the best and most beautifully animated episodes of Archer. They joke about the state of television today, dive into the early days of Adult Swim, and what makes someone good at voice acting. Also discussed: Allison Tolman’s incred…
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Welcome to Back to Chat, a special episode of Book Matters! On today’s special episode we are celebrating five years of Book Matters with a familiar and much-loved guest. That’s right—we’re bringing back one of our most popular authors for a return visit! Please join us as we catch up, see what’s new and dive into their stories—both on and off the …
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Jessica Walter remembered with Executive Producer Matt Thompson. (Mission:Difficult S12E8)
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52:25Executive Producer Matt Thompson joins Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) to talk about Mission: Difficult — the season finale that also marked a heartfelt goodbye to the legendary Jessica Walter. Amber and Matt look back on the early days of Archer, reflect on Jessica’s unforgettable presence, and share personal stories about what made her so special — from …
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122. taking quizzes like it’s a slumber party
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41:28hi hello hey, ready to get cozy with us?? Longtime listeners know that personality quizzes hate to see us coming. We’ve always loved them, even as kids! So when Cass recently stumbled upon her old American Girl quiz books, we knew we had to bring them to the pod. In this episode, we each take a quiz from one of the three vintage books and find out …
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Executive Producer Casey Willis and Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) talk about her all-time favorite episode of Archer (Southbound and Down S5E5) — and the wild ride that brought her there. Amber shares how she got the role of Pam, what it was like coming up through Frisky Dingo and The Xtacles, and the very limited range of voices she brought to the table…
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On Book Matters today, Courtney speaks with Sydney paramedic Sally Gould about her memoir Frog, an intimate look at the human cost of the job and the cumulative effect of trauma. Sally shares a personal story which offers a heartfelt tribute to the resilience, courage and camaraderie that define the high-stakes world of emergency medicine. Then Jan…
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Living With Archer: A Creator's Confession
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53:54Episode 6: Adam Reed on The Man from Jupiter (S3E4) Archer creator Adam Reed sits down with Amber Nash (Pam) to talk The Man from Jupiter — the iconic episode that brought Burt Reynolds into the Archer universe and gave us one of the show’s most delightful installments. They dig into everything from the haunted East Atlanta house where Archer got i…
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121. ranking every disabled character we’ve seen recently
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57:51hi hello hey, ready for some representation? A few years ago, we did an episode all about disability representation in media (with one of the greatest episode titles in Rare with Flair history), focusing specifically on blind characters in animated and live-action shows and movies. Since then, we’ve come across even more disabled characters (not ju…
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Episode 5: Lucky Yates on Lo Scandalo (S3E10) Lucky Yates (Dr. Krieger) joins Amber Nash (Pam) to break down Lo Scandalo — the Archer episode that gave us fancy ladies, bottle episodes and one truly unforgettable dinner party. Amber and Lucky talk about their early days as old Atlanta friends (alongside Christian Danley and Casey Willis), how Krieg…
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Jane Caro - Australian Crime Special Episode
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37:43Today on Book Matters we are celebrating Australian crime fiction by chatting to Sydney writer Jane Caro about her compelling and fascinating new mystery novel Lyrebird, which brings a detective out of retirement to investigate a 20-year-old cold case. We hope you enjoy. Connected Libraries Website Connected Libraries Facebook Page In a nook with a…
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Episode 4: Chris Parnell on El Contador (S3E5) Chris Parnell (Cyril Figgis) joins Amber Nash (Pam) to dig into El Contador — Season 3, Episode 5 of Archer — aka the moment Cyril finally gets in the field... and kinda crushes it. Chris shares what it was like voicing Cyril’s Spanish in this episode (and German in others), how “suppressing fire!” bec…
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120. still alive but barely breathing lmao: ATS recap
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1:05:15hi hello hey, we’re exhausted but invigorated! We know we say “this is a special episode” a lot (because, honestly, every episode is special to us). But this one really is: it’s only the third time in Rare with Flair history that we’ve recorded almost entirely in the same room! If you’re new here, you might’ve thought we always record together, but…
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Episode 3: Judy Greer on El Secuestro (S2E10) Judy Greer (Cheryl/Carol) joins Amber Nash (Pam) to break down El Secuestro — Season 2, Episode 10 of Archer. She shares how she got the role, why Archer should’ve never been made (in the best way), and how she saved Cheryl from being written off the series. They get into why stepkids aren’t always Comi…
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On Book Matters today Kate speaks with Melbourne author Madeliene Cleary about her new historical fiction novel “The Butterfly Women” which shines a light on Melbourne in 1863, the goldrush and the brothels that operated in that era. Then Janine speaks with Sydney author Lauren McKellar about her new novel “The Calendar Mums” - a warm, funny and he…
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Episode 2: Aisha Tyler Breaks Down Skorpio (S1E6) Aisha Tyler (Lana Kane) joins Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) to break down Skorpio — Season 1, Episode 6 of Archer. The two longtime pals swap stories about how the cast got to know each other (mostly through booze and cursing), and reminisce about the unhinged magic of the Archer Live tour. Aisha shares h…
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119. we’re each other’s biggest influencer
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1:05:19hi hello hey, it’s time for a little catch up on what we’re into lately! Once or twice a year, we like to take a minute (or an hour) to catch you guys up on what we’ve been up to aside from going to the Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome conference and talking all things disability. On this edition of “What Are We Into Lately?,” we talk about the books, mus…
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In our first episode, H. Jon Benjamin joins Amber Nash to talk about the pilot episode of Archer, “Mole Hunt.” They dive into how Jon landed the role of Sterling Archer, the first time he and Amber met, and how he once demanded to be picked up by a helicopter. Along the way, they break down one of the best pilot episodes ever — covering everything …
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RePhrasing: An Archer ReWatch Podcast Official Trailer
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1:36Danger Zone ahead. Host Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) and the Archer cast reunite to relive the best, weirdest, and wildest moments from the show. This trailer gives you a sneak peek at the laughs, stories, and behind-the-scenes secrets we’ll be sharing. Subscribe and join us — it’s going to be classic Archer chaos. First episode avaialble May 13th! FX’s…
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hi hello hey, let’s go to the doctor! It’s been a hot minute since we did an episode on chronic health, but we’re BACK and ready for action! On this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to be your own advocate in the healthcare system, especially when you have a rare disease and a vision impairment. From the constant parade of specialist…
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Catherine Greer & Victoria Brownlee
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1:04:12On the podcast today Sam chats to Sydney author Catherine Greer about her novel The Bittersweet Bakery Café which sheds light on the complex lives of women, then Kiara speaks with Victoria Brownlee who describes herself as an Eater/Drinker/Writer, about her new novel Eat Your Heart Out. We hope you enjoy. Connected Libraries Website Connected Libra…
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117. few but many: HPS conference 2025
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1:23:45hi, hello, hey—grab your popcorn, because it’s conference time! As many of you know, we’re two best friends with the same rare disease, living our best lives. We truly wouldn’t be friends without Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome—or without this incredible conference. It’s where our friendship began, and where we reconnect with our amazing community year a…
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116. rare but radiant: our new and improved skincare routines
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49:59Case + Cass share their skincare faves—from holy-grail cleansers to sunscreens, moisturizers, and acne must-haves.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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On the podcast this month Janine speaks with Sydney author Vanessa McCausland about her new release “The Last Illusion of Paige White” a haunting, compelling and beautifully written novel about two women, a tragedy on the lake, and secrets beneath the surface. Kiara then chats with Ella Ward about her first novel "The Cicada House" - a heartfelt an…
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115. internet fan meetups, unicorn snot, & trying to see the jumbotron
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1:03:42Case + Cass share concert stories, artist and fan meet-ups, and the accommodations that help them rock out—even at music festivals!By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass discuss reading the room—when to disclose disabilities for accommodations and when it’s okay to let things go.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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On the podcast this month Janine speaks with author Kylie Ladd about her new release "The Mix-Up" - A beautifully told and thought-provoking novel about a mix-up that leaves two children wondering who they really are and where they belong . . . Sam then chats to Darwin based writer Leonie Norrington about her book – A Piece of Red Cloth, A powerful…
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113. an instagram reel revealed who we really are
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48:43Case + Cass explore their personalities in a new way through the lens of personality tests from Instagram reels.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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112. a grocery delivery shopper yelled at cass??
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56:02Case + Cass talk about the grocery delivery services they use, shocking mishaps, and the kindest shoppers who went above and beyond.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Summer Series - Candice Fox & Kerryn Mayne
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57:04Here at Book Matters we are taking a well-earned break over the holiday period but in the meantime we have put together some great listening in our best in-conversation events held during the year. Back in October we were fortunate to have well known crime writer and winner of three Ned Kelly awards, Candice Fox here at Bunjil Place. Fellow crime w…
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Courtney chats with Julie Goodwin about the release of her memoir – “Your time starts now” - the extraordinary life story of Australia's first winner of MasterChef and bestselling cookbook author. It was by all appearances, a successful, rewarding life. But under the surface relentless pressure from Julie’s outer and inner worlds was taking its tol…
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Case + Cass share how they pay it forward, from thanking friends for rides to showing care for loved ones in thoughtful ways.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass share their 2025 vision boards, their word for the year, and what they plan to stop, start, or continue in the new year.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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109. our wildest vision board dreams came true!
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1:11:57Case + Cass review their vision boards for 2024 to see how their years measured up. They also give highlights of their year in seasons.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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In our final Book Matters episode for the year Janine speaks with debut author Leesa Ronald about her novel Special Delivery - a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud story of finding love through life's twists and turns and a perfect novel for the summer holidays. Then Sam chats to David Lindenmayer about his book The Forest Wars which lifts the lid on what’s…
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Case & Cass share frustrating discrimination experiences—rideshare denials, job stories, and some shocking, never-told moments.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass chat about childhood video games, what they play now, and their tips for making gaming more accessible with low vision.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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On Book Matters today Kate chats with debut author Lauren Keegan about her book “All the bees in the hollows” an atmospheric, original, folkloric mystery set in a remote Lithuanian beekeeping community in the 16th century. Then Courtney speaks with best-selling Sydney author Pip Drysdale about her latest book “The Close-Up”, an electrifying, dark a…
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106. we’re delulu about what we look like in public
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55:10Case + Cass talk about how, despite their best efforts, they always look a little odd in public when trying to look "normal."By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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105. case & cass’ carTWOon adventures
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1:11:28Case + Cass talk about four more cartoons they've watched together in the last year and a half and plug other cartoons they've seen lately.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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On Book Matters today we speak to two Australian authors who take us to Italy during two different eras. First up Janine speaks to Perth based author Tess Woods about her fourth women's fiction novel The Venice hotel; where the lives of four very different women become entangled in a boutique hotel where dark secrets unravel and where not everyone …
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