Up For Grabs: Recent Episodes
Tracy Kim & Rachel
Three unfiltered friends discussing life. No topic is off the table, everything is up for grabs, from pop culture to the afterlife.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel convene their first "We Do Not Care Club" meeting, a viral movement created by Melani Sanders to discuss all the things menopausal women no longer want to do. The friends cover topics ranging from not caring about making dinner to not caring what anyone thinks of their partially painted toenails.
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss the Hulu documentary that uncovers new leads in the Fox Hollow murders. They discuss new suspects, evidence, and theorize about the questions that still linger 35 years later.
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss the Netflix documentary "The Crash." It centers on the case of a teenage girl from Ohio who crashed her car into a building, killing the two men who were her passengers. The friends discuss the dangers of driving, and how your social media imprint can lead to your conviction.
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss the elements they want in their dream homes — from secret doors to built-in booths to a lazy river. What would you include in your dream home if money were no object?
Tracy, Kim and Rachel reveal their favorite podcasts that are not called Up For Grabs. They also give a brief overview of how podcasting has grown over the years and realize other podcasts actually make money.
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss the biopic Michael, which tells the story of Michael Jackson up to the year 1988. The friends then talk about famous people whom they had once admired, but turned out to be despicable. Rachel is not ready to put Michael Jackson in that category, but agrees you need to be careful about whom you idolize.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel discuss all the healthy habits they employ that do not require a doctor's prescription. They discuss an array of supplements, as well as saunas, vibration plates, weight training and massage. Do these things really improve our health?
Tracy, Kim and Rachel discuss Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary: Inside the Manosphere where the documentarian follows internet influencers who espouse disturbing alpha-male and misogynistic views. The friends ask what damage this is having on the millions of young boys who follow their content and what the definition of a "man" really should be.
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss the small ways we can affect change in our community. Tracy outlines her activism journey as she works to raise funds and awareness for her son, Zach's, rare disease.
Kim shares her cleaning expertise while Tracy and Rachel take notes and ask questions as the friends discuss Spring Cleaning. What do you consider everyday cleaning vs. spring cleaning? The ladies also offer some ways to 'spring clean' your mind and environment.
As a child, you might fear the dark. As an adult, it might morph into a fear of failure. Tracy, Kim and Rachel discuss how their fears evolved with age, which fears they have overcome and which fears persist.
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss status symbols when they were growing up, like Izod, Sassoon, and Nike. Over time, the things considered status symbols have changed. Instead of fancy brands, a status symbol today might be leisure time and privacy.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel celebrate the end of the MTV video era by sharing their favorite videos, VJs and shows. They discuss how MTV shaped their childhoods and influenced some of their fashion choices and hairstyles.
As Hank Jr. sings, it's a Family Tradition. Join Tracy, Kim and Rachel as they discuss the 2009 documentary, The Wild & Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. They talk about the antics of this famous outlaw family and how they survive in the poor coal mining town.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel get you in the Christmas spirit by discussing their favorite versions of classic Christmas songs, favorite albums and best movies of the season.
Our "invisible resume" contains achievements that shaped our lives, but would definitely not get us a job. Tracy, Kim and Rachel illustrate how creative, competent and passionate they are via stories that are not interview appropriate. Some of the best examples of our true character are not meant for the workplace.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel discuss the iconic comedian, John Candy and the documentary about his life. They also share their favorite comedic actors and why they make them laugh.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel discuss what gifts they recommend for the upcoming holiday season, where they shop and what gifts they have received that they love.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel want to normalize talking about your final arrangements with your loved ones. They discuss what funeral traditions they observed growing up, how society has embraced non-traditional practices, how they would like to be honored after their death and what makes a good obituary.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel first talk about social and fashion trends they would like to bring back into everyday life. They segue into talking about common things they find embarrassing for no reason...like getting out of the ocean or making a three-point turn into a parking space.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel discuss what they believe to be easier said than done. Answers range from "Getting up in the morning" to "Keeping a Secret."
Tracy, Kim and Rachel recap the summer and what they are looking forward to in the fall/winter of 2025. For the most part, their lives are boring day to day, , but there are some highlights and they want to share them.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel discuss their relationship with gossip. They will explore their definitions of gossip, favorite kind of gossip, why they gossip and if they think gossip is good or bad. The girls touch on how they have personally been affected by gossip.
Tracy, Kim and Rachel discuss Poop Cruise, the horrific Netflix documentary about the 2013 Carnival Cruise that was stranded out at sea without power and working toilets for three days. They discuss what would have been their breaking point if found in the unfortunate and disgusting situation. Up for Grabs is literally a Shit Show.
Rachel, Kim and Tracy discuss and try to make sense of the Natalia Grace case. It’s almost too much to believe.
Kim, Tracy, and Rachel discuss the Menopause Revolution as discussed by Oprah and her friends
Kim, Rachel and Tracy discuss The Fox Hollow Murders as presented by the Hulu docuseries. It should be noted that this all took place in and around places visited by the UFG crew, so it felt more personal.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discussed things in their life that have inspired awe. How about you?
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discuss how people have gone from early episodes of Dateline to forming groups on social media to solve cold cases.
Kim, Tracy, and Rachel all have very different spending and shopping habits. They discuss a documentary on this topic of fast fashion and blind spending.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discuss the verdict in the Richard Allen trial in the murders of 2 young girls in Delphi Indiana.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy share gift-giving ideas for the upcoming holiday season. Do you know of a hot trending item this year? We would love to know about it.
Do you notice things and think...well, that's a coincidence! Here we share some of our more recent experiences.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy each offer
things
that
they
currently love. Some might be recipes. Others might be things going viral from the Internet. You will have to listen to find out.
If you need more sports talk from some 50-year-old ladies, we have you covered! WIth the Olympics only happening every 4 years we wanted to round out our coverage, remind you that the Paralympics begin 8/28/24, and bring you a quick pop culture update.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy talk about all things Olympic 2024. As usual, things got a little bit out of hand.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy devised campaign promises that would surely get them elected! Spoiler alert, Several involve McDonald's changes. Give the people what they want!
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discuss the new documentary Brats. There was a lot of disagreement on this one. So...who is your favorite member of the Brat Pack? And why is it Rob Lowe? :)
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss the unsolved 1978 Murders of 4 fast-food workers. #truecrime #unsolved
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy advise for different times and life events. What is your top life tip to share with others?
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy each undertook the task of breaking down their own lives into 10 scenes, as if it was a movie. It was a little more difficult than they thought and once again learned some new things about the others.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discuss the Docuseries "Quiet on the Set" which exposes the behind-the-scenes grooming and SA that happened to kid actors. We discuss how this keeps happening and what might be changing.
Tracy Kim and Rachel discuss what apps they find to be fun, helpful or good for passing time. Each of us learned of at least one app we wanted to add to our list of daily check-ins. Let us know your favorites.
Happy Galentine's Day! Spend some time eavesdropping on our conversation as we catch up on what's new. Nothing important, just chitchat. This is a reminder to show some love to your friends.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discuss currently trending documentaries focusing on cults and why we think people are attracted to cults.
Kim, Rachel and Tracy reflect on their favorite episodes and what they have learned so far in doing this. They are joined by Joe Schafer, Rob Brown, and Angie Quigley, 3 of the podcast's most faithful listeners. Enjoy...And cheers to the next 50.
Have you ever opened up TikTok around 9 pm and somehow just 5 minutes later it is 12:30am ? Do you school on Facebook just once a day, or all day long? What draws you in? Kim, Tracy, and Rachel let you in on what they have most recently been wasting their time on.
Have you seen the Barbie Movie? What did you think? We have some thoughts. We are interested to hear if you agree or disagree with the different views.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discuss the movie, the dolls, and the social impact of Barbie. We want to know your thoughts.
Social media has made it more difficult to figure out if a person is being real or fake. What tips or tricks do you use to figure it out? Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discuss what works or doesn't for them.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy spend some time getting caught up on their pop culture and there is an update to the devastating true crime segments regarding the Delphi Murders.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy have fun reminiscing about various trends they participated in and ones they missed out on. What fad or trend are you most embarrassed about?
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discuss body image and diets through the years. How is it different for our kids? What are we getting right and what do we need to work on?
So it turns out the 3 of us have very different life experiences regarding pranking and being pranked. How do you feel about it?
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discuss dating red flags and the limited advice they have for their kids.
We had a ridiculous conversation about the various jobs we held over the past 40 years. Not going to lie, Kim did not disappoint on this one.
This one is a little out of their comfort zone, but Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss current conspiracy theories floating around on social media.
Did TV raise you? Do many of your childhood memories revolve around the TV shows of the 80s? We wander down memory lane discussing some of our favorite and least favorite characters and shows of the 80s.
Listening in the Dark by Amber Tamblyn
Kim, Tracy, and Rachel discuss essays from the book and discuss if they follow gut feelings for themselves. Let us know your feelings on gut instincts and intuition.
Tracy Kim and Rachel discuss the highs and lows of 2022 and look forward to 2023 and all of its possibilities. Do you have a guide word for 2023?
Here are some of our favorite things from 2022. They might be great for a gift or just to treat yourself.
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy discuss the book Verity by Colleen Hoover. Join them as they discuss their desire to be writers, and what is holding them back.
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel bring the latest on the arrest and murder charges in the Delphi Murders case.
After watching and discussing a TedTalk, Tracy Kim and Rachel discuss posture, confidence, and body language.
Laughter: What makes you laugh? What is your favorite joke? Tracy, Kim, and Rachel share their favorite movies, comedians, and shows that bring them joy and laughter.
Definition of hot take
Hot Take: a quickly produced, strongly worded, and often deliberately provocative or sensational opinion or reaction (as in response to current news).
Kim, Rachel, and Tracy give their version of Hot Takes...Not necessarily provocative or quickly produced...but you get the idea.
Kim, Tracy and Rachel discuss The Book of Joy and the documentary Mission: Joy. These tell of a meeting between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join us as we discuss spirituality and joy. Are they connected?
Do you remember your dreams when you wake up? Do you have a reoccurring dream from your childhood? Do you ever discuss these dreams with others? Well, this is exactly what the latest Up for Grabs episode discusses. We also have a pop culture segment at the back end of this episode!
Being graduation season, Tracy, Kim and, Rachel decided to give commencement speeches. No one asked them to, but listen to what they think people entering the world as adults need to know.
Kim, Tracy, and Rachel discuss the case of Abbie&Libby, 2 young Indiana girls who were murdered on a day off from school. It has been 5 years and no one has been charged with this crime.
Kim, Tracy, and Rachel discuss a recently-read book, Lucky by Marissa Stapley. Are you lucky? Who is the luckiest person you know? Is there a difference between good luck and good fortune?
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel share some girls' trip memories and discuss why they think it is important.
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss how the definition of self-care is different for each of them and what it might look like for different people.
Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe, there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better?
How often do you think about how different your life would be if you had chosen one thing instead of another? Even small choices can have a big impact.
What resolutions are you making this year? Do you ever keep them? We have some ideas of how to make 2022 our best year yet...maybe.
Kim. Tracy and Rachel share their Christmas traditions and stories of their favorite memories.
Circling the half of a century mark, Tracy, Kim and Rachel talk about their feelings on aging. They talk about their parents and themselves and discuss an aging documentary.
Kim, Tracy and Rachel discuss some of their current favorite products. Many of these were purchased based solely on an ad from social media. They are obviously easy influenced.
Travel back in time with us as we discuss all of our favorite Halloween traditions. Candies, costumes, and spooky movies! Relive the best of childhood with us.
Do you spend your Friday nights watching Dateline? Us too! Kim likes true crime podcasts, so we decided to devote an episode to a local crime case from a long time ago. Don't worry we didn't try to solve it, that was already done. But we discussed the elements of the case and how true crime is such a big part if our culture.
Why is so hard to just say thank you when someone compliments you? Do you try to give at least one compliment a day? Wouldn't it be nice if we all did this?
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss the finer points of Back to School. From favorite teachers to scented markers...Take a listen and reminisce about the good ole days.
We have all 3 had the amazing pleasure of seeing many of the greats, in the flesh! What was your favorite concert?
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss their favorite movies and why you should see them. Spoiler Alert...we do not agree. :) We are excited for the theaters to open back up and get the full experience again.
We chose questions from the conversation game, Hygge. Don't ask Rachel how to pronounce it. We thought we knew everything about each other after all these years, but that wasn't the case. Enjoy getting to know us and then ask some of the people you love the thought-provoking questions.
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss their childhood family vacation highlights as well as family vacations as parents. Spoiler Alert...their kids got the upgrade!
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel highlight their moms and discuss their own successes and failures as mothers. Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there!
Want to know who really knows a lot about pop culture? The answer is 50-year-old moms! Okay, we can leave it up to you if we are actually in the know...but you can still listen to our opinions on all things current. From award shows to streaming services to designers...we touch on a little bit of everything,
Kim, Tracy, and Rachel each were to choose 5 songs that elicited a vivid memory and then share their stories. They range from emotion to funny to ridiculous!
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel were assigned the task of creating a list of 5 celebrities they would invite to a dinner party. They discuss their choices and judge each other accordingly. It might leave you wondering how they are even friends. :)
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss the best parts of being a teenager in the 1980s. From fashion to music to food, they share all of their favorites. Take a little walk down memory lane.
Tracy, Kim, and Rachel discuss the Netflix docuseries, Surviving Death. Is this it? Can we communicate with loved ones who have passed? Does it bring you comfort to get signs from the beyond? Are you open to the possibilities of communicating with the dead?
Tracy, Kim & Rachel discuss how they met, why they bonded, and their advice to their children on friendships. They also discuss iconic TV friendships.