It's a fanabibly late release (we're owning it), but your favorite chaotic duo is back and this time, it's live and in person ! Rheannon and Tamara brave the wild outdoors together for a hike that starts off wholesome and ends up... well, let's just say there may have been a missing dog incident. (Spoiler: we blame Tamara.) Expect non-stop laughs as Rheannon’s family does their best to keep Auntie Tamara from losing her mind or the family pet. Between dodging disaster, hiking misadventures, and ...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 9Ep. 11
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara's Mom entering the chat. Well more specifically reading out loud the group text while Tamara was driving. It could have gone downhill fast, but luckily everyone found it hilarious. Rheannon's family had friendly competition of who could make the best tri-tip. Although no formal voting, there was a clear favorite. After multiple days of intense porch building Rheannon was finally able to enjoy the newly constructed porch with family. Tamara miscalculates ...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 10
This week's episode kicks off with a downhill fast story that involves a small mishap with the baby. It should be said that no baby was hurt, and really a baby was only startled. Poor Rheannon lost track of who all was in the bed, and perhaps mistook a baby in a bouncer for a cat. Tamara tagged along when her brother and niece were getting hair cuts at Great Clips. It maybe wasn't a great hair cut, but it was worth the $20. Tamara and Rheannon like the tv show The Last of Us for different reason...
May 27, 2025•59 min•Season 9Ep. 9
This episode kicks off with Tamara's fail at "Squid Ink" pasta. It was not good, but new cooking attempt was made and squid was eaten. Although, it was a very smelly cooking process. Rheannon is weighing her options to bake a birthday cake or buying a birthday cake. Tamara supports both options, but at the end of the day what brings the most joy is the most important. Rheannon has been reading a story to her toddler about potty training, and it really came to fruition downhill fast. Traffic at 1...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 8
This weeks episode kicks off with a couple orange drinks and compliments for Rheannon. She both has adorable children and is building an epic play structure. Rheannon officially loses her first workout challenge and Tamara is excited to dish up the next cooking challenge. Rheannon puts a timeline on Tamara having to cook her homemade squid pasta. Tamara tried doing some energy work and is feeling very tired. Rheannon has a lot of doubts about the whole thing. The new treadmill ended up caused so...
Apr 22, 2025•59 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Rheannon is upgrading the office, and the toddler is loving drawing on the chalk wall. However, the toddler now thinks that she can draw on all surfaces. Tamara enjoyed exploring a Chef Store. Some good finds, but also she bought so many energy drinks. Tamara finally made good on her workout challenge lost and made a kale salad. Rheannon has taught her daughter a new trick in the kitchen for when she helps cook. Instead of saying no to everything, as a two year old do, Rheannon has taught her da...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Tamara is very excited about her new lamp, even if Rheannon thinks it is over engineered. John makes an appearance on the pod, and like a good dog doesn't bark but hangs out. Tamara lost a week of the workout challenge, so Rheannon decides her cooking challenge for the next week. Tamara is enjoying her canned boba drink, but is not sure what types of balls are in the boba. Rheannon has been working hard on building a new fence with new tools and a laser level. Probably should have used some safe...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 9Ep. 4
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara sharing a fun visit with her friend and her twin boys. Twins are wild because they can learn from each other and you can see them always watching. Rheannon was coasting this week winning the work out challenge. Tamara tried to work out with new shoes, but was gifted two right shoes. Rheannon is struggling with her daughter learning bad tricks from the cats. Tamara is struggling to keep her apple watch charged and working out for the workout challenge. It...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 9Ep. 3
This episode starts off with some modification to the workout challenge due to Tamara having an ear infection in both ears. Rheannon is crushing it, while Tamara is struggling being sick. Tamara does a run down of the difference of the book and movie of Wicked. Additionally, a small rabbit hole around the history of the movie The Wizard of Oz. Tamara waited to watch Wicked until after she saw the play on Broadway. She took a train from Boston to spend 10 hours in New York City to see specificall...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 9Ep. 2
In this week’s Downhill Fast , Tamara and Rheannon reunite for a live, in-person episode! Tamara’s journey to get to Rheannon was one for the books from forgetting her wallet to battling the elements, it was anything but smooth sailing. Meanwhile, Rheannon shares updates on the ski trip hotel stay (yes, Tamara eventually made it there… 24 hours later). But the real plot twist? Tamara’s book club discussion took a turn for the spicy ! 😏 Tune in for all the chaos, travel misadventures, and unexpe...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 9Ep. 3
In this hilarious installment of Downhill Fast , Rheannon and Tamara cover it all from Tamara’s globe-trotting ambitions (despite recovering from an epic sick streak) to Rheannon’s dubious stance on fancy water bottles (her wife is not happy). Rheannon shares her ski weekend antics, complete with rescue toboggans and family misadventures, while Tamara spills stories about her parents’ helicopter-centered romance (accidents included!). They also dish on trust-breaking movie picks like Nightbitch ...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 9Ep. 1
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara opening some wine and Rheannon get's into her attempt at a magical Christmas. Is it possible to be sick two year's in a row for Christmas? It absolutely is. It goes epically downhill fast and it brings down the whole house. A very happy toddler with a piece of pizza went into the truck, but things change on a dime when a Costco cup is not enough to catch the puke. Two car seats were taken out of commission before all was said and done. Tamara had mixed s...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 32
This week's episode kicks off with a spa comparison. Rheannon got out of a sauna bag to come podcast while Tamara visited a spa the day before for four hours. Rheannon has a lot of concerns, but Tamara was unbothered. While trying to be healthy Tamara accidentally ordered the wrong drink. What she thought was juice was a red vinegar blueberry tea. Rheannon wasn't sure what to expect taking her daughters to Santa, but she was not prepared for the stranger danger that her toddler would experience....
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 31
This episode kicks off with Tamara sharing the adventure that was bringing her new couch home. The U-haul was an unplanned expense, and it went downhill from there. Rheannon got a phone call for some venting, but then she took the side of Tamara's Mom. Tamara did repay her folks by helping put up Christmas lights. Rheannon thought the 30 year old ladder was very questionable. Rheannon is getting ready for annual viewing of Happiest Season. Tamara has some other holiday rom-coms recommendations t...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 8Ep. 30
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the US election, so we were predicting the election before the election results were in. This episode kicks off with Tamara enjoying a victory Root Beer for her preceived Fantasy Football win. The game was not over, but Tamara likes living on the edge of heckling before the game is over and the true winner is known 100%. Rheannon wanted to know if Tamara has a crush on Steve Kornacki. She loves the stats and this era that we live in that appreciates a...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 29
🎙️ Special guest alert! Rheannon and Tamara are back, and this time they’re bringing on family and friends from their fantasy football league for some fun interviews. Expect laughs, randomness, and a whole lot of banter in this week’s episode of Downhill Fast Pod —Season 8, Episode 28. Don’t miss it! 🙌 #DownhillFastPod #PodcastLife #FantasyFootballFun #Season8Episode28 🎧
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 8Ep. 28
Tamara was living her best life in cute swimsuit and hot tub life. Winning Fantasy Football this week for Tamara came down to one last receiver needing 22 points on Monday Night Football. It was very stressful, but Tamara pulled out the win. Tamara shares how great it was to see her favorite band in concert. Even if it was bittersweet that the Band Joseph was going from a trio down to a duo. It will always be Tamara's favorite bad, but it did feel like an end of an era. Rheannon started a projec...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 8Ep. 27
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara unboxing of her first ever TikTok purchase. The unbox perhaps wasn't the most exiting, but Tamara is very exciting for her new foot massager. Tamara continued her activities by trying two new "healthy" drinks. One was a green juice and one was a water. What could possibly go wrong. Tamara had a great time visiting the zoo with family. Rheannon's baby has learned a new party trick. She is climbing to new heights! You give a baby a tower to climb on, and s...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 26
This week Tamara is still struggling with the Fantasy Football. Her tactic of picking players just because she likes them isn't working. Also, she doesn't have the patience to keep players after one bad week. Rheannon didn't celebrate until the week was finally over, because she learned her lesson from last week. Tamara was very frustrated to watch a football game, that she had already listened to on the radio. However, she got out voted and thus ended her birthday week by not being able to pick...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 25
In this hilarious episode of Downhill Fast , Tamara and Rheannon start off with some classic fantasy football anxiety as people scramble to log in and pick their players last minute. Our hosts then dive into movie reviews, covering everything from Longless to trap thrillers—just in time for spooky season! Rheannon tops it off with a family story from the 4H fair, where her child wasn’t too impressed with a llama named Cinnamon Toast. Tune in for all this and much more on this week’s episode of D...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 24
In this fashionably late episode of Downhill Fast, the co-hosts dive into the world of fantasy football, joining the fun with friends and listeners. Rheannon shares an update on her wardrobe subscription, especially the unpredictable mail-order undergarments—neon colors and dollar sign patterns included—that her wife isn’t exactly thrilled about. It’s always a surprise with these patterns! Tamara keeps the laughs coming with her family stories and even offers some godmotherly advice to Rheannon,...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 23
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara's downhill fast story from a concert. The opener was the rock start Joan Jett and the headliner was the amazing Alanis Morissette. Although the concert was amazing, and there wasn't any actual rain Tamara did manage to lose her debit card at the concert. Unclear how, but lucky for her a nice human found it and turned it in. Rheannon had an epic weekend of cleaning out equipment and selling off stuff. Tamara really appreciated a text getting ordering a dr...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 22
In this week’s episode of Downhill Fast , Tamara makes a grand entrance by arriving fashionably late—45 minutes to be exact! Rheannon was almost convinced she’d choked on a chip, but Tamara made it just in time to share her epic tales. Tamara recounts the adventure of procuring a TV, complete with Rheannon’s witty banter. Could there be a ghost in Tamara’s apartment? Tune in to find out! Meanwhile, things got lively at Fred Meyer, and Rheannon had a blast kayaking and fishing on the river. Tamar...
Aug 07, 2024•56 min•Season 8Ep. 21
In this episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara is back from her trip to Europe! Hear all about the places she visited and the exotic dishes she tried. While Rheannon has stories to share, this episode is all about Tamara and her globe-trotting adventures. Join us for all the hilarious banter and exciting tales from our hosts.
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 20
The moving saga continues as Tamara discusses her latest endeavors. Rheannon hilariously recounts how she triumphed over Tamara at the clown game in the arcade. Tamara may have misled Rheannon and Cinnamon with a questionable movie choice. Rheannon also shares the woes of dealing with a mischievous fur baby and the ensuing chaos. Listen to these stories and much more on this new episode of Downhill Fast !
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 19
In this hilarious episode of Downhill Fast , Tamara shares the chaos of moving from her current apartment to her new place. Rheannon recounts their side-splitting visit to the nail salon, that left her feeling like a tumbleweed in a western. From moving misadventures to nail salon hilarity, you won’t want to miss this episode packed with laughs and unforgettable moments.
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 18
In this episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara and Rheannon bring you another fun-filled in-person live show! Rheannon shares her recent road trip to Seattle with her wife, including the hilarious moment when Cinnamon screamed “vermin!” at a deer—an experience ripe for marriage counseling. Tamara talks about her own adventures and introduces a speedy game. The highlight? An in-person challenge between Rheannon and Tamara that will leave you laughing hard and pondering the outcomes. Tune in for this un...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 17
In this lively episode of Downhill Fast , Tamara and Rheannon podcast live together! They share the joy of reuniting in person, catching up on family events, and sharing adventures. The conversation takes a fun twist as they debate who has the softer skin. Tamara earns the title of "dish fairy" by impressively handling all of Rheannon’s dishes, showcasing her guest skills. Tune in for these stories and more on this engaging live episode of Downhill Fast .
May 28, 2024•57 min•Season 8Ep. 16
In Season 8, Episode 15 of "Downhill Fast," join Tamara and Rheannon for another round of laughter-packed antics! This week, they wrestle with the ups and downs of bathtub installations, explore the enigmatic world of mysterious bodily fluids, and gear up for the impending chaos of a piñata at Rheannon's child's upcoming first birthday—will it be a smash hit or just a smashing mess? Plus, they debate whether Taylor Swift’s new album is a lyrical triumph or just torture for the ears. Tune in to "...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 8Ep. 15
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara recovering both from a sore back and a very spicy dinner in Portland. A fun evening in Portland included dinner and drinks, and Tamara did her best to keep up with ordering a fancy drink. Dinner and drinks were very good, but surprisingly spicy. Rheannon's house hold is struggling with another round of colds. Kids are very fun except for when they are sick and sharing their illnesses. Tamara was shocked to be pranked by her Spotify DJ. Rheannon makes Tam...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 14
