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

2 days ago
2 days ago
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 proud, Luke Combs’ baby #3, Thomas Rhett’s baby #5 on the way, Chili Day chaos and a round of Sip or Skip.
Let’s go. 🎙️

Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
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 all up with Off The Record Confessions involving pillboxes, phone fails, and a few laughs at themselves. 💕

Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
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. Traditions, trophies, and totally unnecessary opinions — just another Off The Record episode.

Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
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, busy schedules, and one spit out your soda moment — just another week Off The Record.

Friday Jan 09, 2026
Friday Jan 09, 2026
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 Jason & Brittany Aldean duet, and wrap it all up with a fast-paced Sip or Skip driving test lightning round.

Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
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 rant that goes slightly off the rails. Festive opinions, questionable rankings, and holiday delusion at its finest. 🎄✨

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
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 when Whitney calls out Rachel’s janky toe.
Holiday chaos, questionable purchases, and toe-related betrayal — just another week on the pod. 🎄✨

Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
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: who was suspiciously missing, a CMA-themed Sip or Skip, and Off The Record Confessions involving chaotic holiday décor and subtitles becoming a lifestyle.

Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
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.

Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
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 hadn’t called our names. Sip or Skip makes a return — and so do the laughs, confessions, and maybe a little chaos.







