Downhill Fast

Tamara is doing her very best to help tutor math. It is her time to shine to try and bring some positivity to math homework. Rheannon pulls out a math pop quiz, and luckily Tamara can math her way out. The slide at Rheannon's house has become a battle ground for the two daughters fighting over the same toy. Let's just say the younger daughter is really holding her ground. Rheannon is excited for a trip to Pee-Town and trip to Costco. Tamara might even drive down to "help", but mostly to see the kids. Fantasy Football is going...

This episode kicks off season 10 with the exciting news that Rheannon has a new puppy! In order to find the perfect new member for the family Rheannon and her family drove 9 hours one way to go pick up a puppy. The whole family went on the adventure to pick up the puppy. On the freeway, popped tire of tires for the brand new truck! Tamara is wanting to get a dog DNA test to see what all is in the pup. Tamara had a great time going on an Alaska cruise with her family. Now her niece and nephew...

This week on Downhill Fast, Tamara and Rheannon are actually recording in person, which means the chaos has escaped the internet and entered the real world.

There’s even a surprise mini guest appearance for approximately five seconds before the adults get back to discussing the important things in life, like pets behaving badly, animals completely ignoring everything you say, and somehow getting emotionally invested in the theme song from a children’s television show.

Meanwhile, Tamara casually drops several completely unexpected stories from her life that Rheannon, and probably everyone listening, was abso...

Tamara is back from her adventures in Maine and the hardest part was trying to secure a minivan for the road trip. The trip was amazing, but unfortunately Tamara broke a tooth on the flight home. Rheannon is not excited by the idea of flying. Tamara is happy to fly along for emotional support. Rheannon's oldest daughter makes an unplanned appearance on the pod. Tamara is excited for the NFL Fantasy draft, but all she is hoping for is getting a good quarterback. Let the research commence. Tamara shares more adventures from Maine. Swimming in lakes and relaxing with...

Tamara kicks off the episode talking about taking the pup swimming. Luckily it did not go downhill fast! Now Tamara helping her folks with yard work was less fun. Although when bragging to the book club text chat, my best friend asked if I would head over to help. She was half joking, but then we took her up on it to help! However, this delayed getting lunch to my Mom. Then when Tamara finally brings the sandwich it is the wrong sandwich. Tamara heads home to unpack some long lost movies only to have water leaking from the...

This episode kicks off with Tamara sharing how fun it was to visit last weekend and playing with the kids. She got to play inside with the kids while Rheannon and Theresa worked hard outside in the rain, hail, wind, and random brief moments of sun. Tamara really felt like she had the best gig! Rheannon tried to change the rules of toys stay in the playroom or in their rooms. It is still a work in progress. Tamara might have been tricked into helping her Mom with yard work. It takes one compliment and Tamara suddenly finds herself...

This week's episode kicks off with Rheannon airing some frustration with Tamara's movie recommendation for Hamnet. Now, in Tamara's defense, she thought they already knew the ending from history. A show recommendation that Rheannon did still enjoy was Deadloch. Tamara dives into the story lines that she really enjoyed and some of the heavier takeaways. Now it is a foul mouth, queer, over the top, murder mystery, so if you haven't seen it check it out. Tamara cannot say enough things about the movie Project Hail Mary. The movie will leave out a chunk of the science and a...

Tamara kicks off the episode with her whirlwind trip to Disneyland. She flew down with two friends for a one day birthday trip. Tamara was very proud of the nine rides and efficient use of lightning pass. She really enjoyed nerding out and making her custom made lightsaber. Rheannon has started the discussion of going to school with her eldest daughter. That two and half year old is independent and ready for school. Now, that doesn't mean Rheannon is ready. Tamara's puppy had a great day at doggy daycare. Although, the puppy is still in the I am happy...

On this week’s episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara and Rheannon unpack the absolute chaos that was Tamara’s recent car nightmare. What started as a routine dealership visit quickly turned into a “you need all of this immediately” situation… and Rheannon was not about to let that slide.

Enter: calculated wrecking ball energy.

Rheannon breaks down the numbers, questions the repairs, and serves up mechanical wisdom with a side of “don’t play us.” Because yes, you can pay your dealership, but no, you do not get to take advantage of people who you assume don’t kno...

This episode kicks off with Tamara being very proud for returning an amazon purchase for the first time ever. To be fair it was a purchase bought in desperation after cleaning up puppy poop on a white carpet. Tamara wrapped up her weekend by cleaning and officially moving out of her old apartment. Rheannon's excitement for the week was buying a new car! The big question has been to keep the fancy gold rims that the car came with or to switch to a more boring color. Tamara tends to air on the side of less fancy, but the...

This week Tamara kicks off the episode with stories from her very productive weekend moving. Rheannon is still sad that Tamara hasn't up her lighting game to include a palm tree. Tamara was very thankful for movers to help, and lucky that it didn't go down hill fast. Rheannon had an amazing weekend skiing with her toddler. She is learning to full send it and really taking after Rheannon. Now sleeping in the hotel was chaotic and not a lot of sleep happening. Rheannon is excited to start a longer form youtube videos to cover all these projects she...

This week's episode kicks off talking with how Christmas presents went over with presents for the kids. Rheannon's oldest daughter did not love the unicorn that she got. It kept her awake one night and that girl does not have room for a toy that ruins her sleep. Tamara had a very relaxing Christmas and New Years. Rheannon had some helpers getting skies ready for the first ski of the season. Helping her nieces and nephew be the next generation to love a fresh wax. In a slow and unexciting fashion Tamara has won the Fantasy Football League. Rheannon...

This year Rheannon is new to the candy cane game. Tamara is really leaning into the mini candy canes. There is a thing of too much sugar for the kids in her life, and what really is the appropriate amount of sugar before bed. After saying no one too many times, Tamara has bought a coin to flip instead. Now a coin will say no instead of Tamara having to say no. Rheannon thinks that she should invest in a weighted coin that always says no. Rheannon is sad that ski season is delayed, and the whole family is...

This week's episode kicks off with Tamara sharing her fun weekend with family eating a Thanksgiving dinner and visiting her Great-Aunt. Then Rheannon shares the trials and stress of buying a new vehicle. Tamara is puzzled by the riddle and is sad she can't solve it. Not everyone wants to drive a van it seems. Rheannon is not having fun with the adulting of buying a car. Birthday fun was underway with cake decorating for Rheannon's youngest daughter. Rheannon took her oldest to help pick out a birthday present for the youngest and of course landed on a rainbow...

Tamara finally found geoduck to try and cook a chowder. It did not go as planned, but the flavor wasn't that back. Now it was not a true chowder, but at least the bet was settled. Rheannon had her own cooking mishap this week. Tamara came to visit Rheannon and did her best to lend a helping hand. The kids in matching pj's were very impressive, but Rheannon was less impressed with Tamara's choice of clothes dressing the kids in. Rheannon's toddler got attached to a pumpkin while at the store, so pumpkins were bought to carve. However, when...

Episode kicks off with a movie review and spoilers for Honey Don't.  Rheannon got fooled by some bad information off of TikTok that did not help for Fantasy Football. Tamara did her best to explain the rules to Bunko, but the biggest take away though is that Tamara won the most games when she played with her friends. Rheannon has been challenged to read a book since she picked a bad movie to watch. Tamara thinks they should watch a scary movie since it is October, but Rheannon thinks that will go down hill in not a fun way. 

This episode kicks off with Tamara returning from her adventures in Europe. Traveling with family in the U.K. started off with a day trip to the Edinburgh Castle including a train ride and so many sheep. Highlights included tea at Kensington Palace and seeing Hades Town. Tamara did manage to give Rheannon some anxiety from the other side of the world when Tamara said she was trying to say hi to a famous person. Although there were no photos for proof, Tamara did make a friend in the process. Having fun travel seeing friends and going to an...

This episode kicks off with Tamara sharing stories from am epic wedding reception. Gotta love karaoke when it seems all your friends are amazing singings. Later there is a pickle that gets passed around by strangers to share. Tamara is gearing up for a trip to Europe and Rheannon is helping her with some travel logistics. Rheannon is also very excited for the upcoming draft. Tamara will need to get up at 4 am to join the draft live from Europe, what could possible go wrong. It will likely go downhill fast.  

This week's episode kicks off with the very exciting news that Rheannon's youngest, now nick-named Bam Bam, has started crawling. It is a whole new world with now both kids being mobile in Rheannon's house. Tamara finds herself making the rules while baby-sitting, and it getting used to being the one to make and enforce rules. Tamara went swimming with three kids, and at one point was racing two of the older kids. Although she warned the kids to avoid the other people in the pool. It mostly worked out, but Tamara was too busy beating the two kids...

This episode kicks off in the middle of a laundry detergent catastrophe. Someone, perhaps a cat, knocked over a Costco size container that then broke and spilled on the floor. Let's just say the noises coming from the other room really emphasize that someone was going through it having to clean it up. Tamara was just getting back from spending the night and day at the Renaissance Faire. Throwing axes and having the best time! Rheannon this year did approve of her outfit and effort more this year than last year. Tamara did not complete her homework of starting...

This week's episode kicks off with a taste test of some cider from Tamara's Montana road trip. Back podcasting in person means that tonight Rheannon and Tamara got to go on an adventure to pick up a new purchase. Well new to Rheannon at least that will help her on her trip to the coast. Tamara got to see friends on her road trip, and then got to Missoula a few hours before her friend flew in for the music festival. Tamara went to a movie and a driving range to really enjoy a summer day in Missoula. Rheannon...

This week's episode we are podcasting in person catching up on summer adventures. Rheannon shares the adventure that was picking up her first pick up truck. What started out as a fun road trip with Mom turned into an adventure driving down a canyon with little to no brakes. Tamara shares about her awesome adventures in Maine and that road trip. She is getting ready for another road trip to Boise and Rheannon has some suggestions for places to stop for moose. After a fun visit the road trip continues, and hopefully it doesn't downhill fast. 

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 the kind of unfiltered joy only a Downhill Fast reunion can bring, th...

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 making sandwiches for her niece and nephew and it was way too much PB&. Precautions were taken to protect the clothes...

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 reasons, but they...

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 10 PM is somehow more aggressive than normal rush hour...

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 some problems for Rheannon, and let's just say that it went downhill fast. 

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 daughter to say yes chef when they are cooking...

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 safety goggles, but luckily no serious injuries...

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 is going downhill fast.

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 specifically Mary Kate Morrissey. There was also a trip to...

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 unexpected book club revelations.

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 and questionable TV shows like Midnight Mass. Add in a dash of name-amnesia (hello, “Mrs. Stark”?), and you’ve got a jam-packed episode guaranteed to go downhill fast in the...

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 success with shopping online...

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. Santa was doing his best to win over both kids, but it...

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 that feature a queer love story. After watching 20+ movies in November Tamara has some good movies to...

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 nerd. Rheannon is currently losing to Tamara in F...

🎙️ 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 🎧

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 project to put up permanent holiday...

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 she just might want to climb on everything. Rheannon...