Wonderful!
Welcome to Wonderful! It’s an enthusiast podcast by Griffin and Rachel McElroy in which they discuss Very Good Things, and the Things that Make Them Good. Got a Good Thing you’re excited about that you want them to talk about on the show? Shoot ‘em an email at [email protected].
Wonderful! 437: Not a Real Cat, a Keyboard Cat
Rachel's favorite green bendy haven for late-night college munchies! Griffin's favorite syncopated syllable riffs!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
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Wonderful! 436: It's The Flavor Brick!
Griffin's favorite globalized moistening agent! Rachel's favorite absolutely devastating poet!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
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Wonderful! 435: Beef with Ramune
Rachel's favorite face-saving art pieces! Griffin's favorite internal meat scaffolding!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
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Wonderful! 434: We're Definitely Not Tiggers
Griffin's up-and-coming piano-gigging musical artist! Rachel's favorite purehearted advertisment lore!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/
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Wonderful! 433: Schrödinger's Vibe Situation
Rachel's favorite now-secular artist! Griffin's favorite dangerous, exciting, educational, and frustrating way to win a Hufffy bike!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/
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Wonderful! 432: Wet Hair, Cult Leader
Griffin's favorite physics-defying film! Rachel's favorite tall tumblers for animals!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/
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Wonderful! 431: They Can Tell We Have a Candle Going
Rachel's favorite musical muppet royalty! Griffin's favorite little life snapshots!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/
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Wonderful! 430: The Deepest Crud
Griffin's favorite unlearnable language vibe-giver! Rachel's favorite park inside a park inside a park!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/
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Wonderful! 429: The Silver Fox & The Pewter Hound
Rachel's favorite socially perceptive phenomenon! Griffin's favorite music that has a vast ocean of influence!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/
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Wonderful! 428: Every Week There Was a Jimothy
Griffin's favorite public hydration tool! Rachel's favorite colorful glass, computer-made writing utensils, self-serve swirls, tiny plastic soup, and quick-draw celebrations!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/
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Wonderful! 427: Delightful Brain Garbage
Rachel's favorite virgin (maybe) poet! Griffin's favorite sport that some animals can't play!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/
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Wonderful! 426: Forget Fall, I'm a Kyle Man
Griffin and Rachel investigate the strange notes they've accumulated over the years, some of which are Wonderful things: fruit trackers, hipster toons, feminist slogans, parental woes, new times. And some of which are complete mysteries to everyone.
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/
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Wonderful! 425: Faucet Donkey Cat
Griffin and Rachel share the many little moments of wonder in the world. Griffin's favorite emotional inversion! Rachel's favorite textural side-quest! Griffin's favorite football storylines! Rachel's favorite fresh cold! Griffin's favorite bitter rind! Rachel's favorite captured moments! Griffin's favorite floppy not crispy beach treats! Rachel's favorite big ol' puffy shoes! Griffin's favorite bad bug trap!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/
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Wonderful! 424: Fun Cream Works Better
Griffin's favorite dermis defense ointment! Rachel's favorite Everyone Can Enjoy Poetry poet!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/
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Wonderful! 423: This Year's Pie for Papa
Rachel's favorite textured wallpaper! large rotating drum with holes Griffin's favorite small-scene young female indie rock act!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Lambda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/
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Wonderful! 422: My Fiery Paradiddles
Griffin's favorite preset boundary divisions! Rachel's favorite skilled beat-droppers!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Lamda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/
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Wonderful! 421: Not Gonna Rub Stalactites On My Face
Rachel's favorite here, queer, and big poet! Griffin's favorite jams that you would not bring to a dance party!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Lamda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/
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Wonderful! 420: We Put in the Work to Make the Good Love
Griffin's favorite specifically-named viral music sensation! Rachel's favorite nostalgia television!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Lamda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/
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Wonderful! 419: A Romp with Two Hot Super-Married Singles
Rachel's favorite uniquely-named family business mascot! Griffin's favorite strong-personality bodies of water!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/
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Wonderful! 418: Not One John
Griffin's favorite special professional fashion wear! Rachel's favorite little step forward for feminism!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/
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Wonderful! 417: The Sky British are Coming From Up
Rachel's favorite punkish sibling-duo musical artist! Griffin's favorite punkish sibling-duo musical artist!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/
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Wonderful! 416: Sleepytime Mix of Tender Tenor Voices
Griffin's favorite positive sonic experience! Rachel's favorite near-retirement poet!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/
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Wonderful! 415: A Torrid Love Affair with Wario
Rachel's favorite poorly lit posing opportunity! Griffin's favorite self-domesticating animal!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/
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Wonderful! 414: Bringing That Paul Schaffer Energy
Griffin's favorite freak-out martial arts music! Rachel's favorite oddly specific hotties!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/
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Wonderful! 413: In Thickness and In Health
Rachel's favorite fancy utility accessory! Griffin's favorite discovery not yet ruined by the algorithm!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/
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Wonderful! 412: Borat is about to get Bing Bonged
Griffin's favorite guitar cover artist! Rachel's favorite satisfyingly-named poet!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/our-services.html
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Wonderful! 411: Boy Movement Equals Sleep
Rachel's favorite extraordinary performance of a well-known song! Griffin's favorite roving hangout opportunity!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/our-services.html
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Wonderful! 410: A Wet Napkin and A Sticky Drink
Griffin's favorite pre-flying interpersonal situation! Rachel's favorite over-the-top celebration!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/our-services.html
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Wonderful! 409: The Gristle of Living
Rachel's favorite crafty poet! Griffin's favorite medical accomplishment that is a sometimes food!
Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/our-services.html
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
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Wonderful! 408: My Record With Lactose
Griffin's favorite funky lactose! Rachel's favorite fanciful reference book!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/
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Wonderful! 407: Curling Curious
Rachel's favorite fallen Olympic sport! Griffin's favorite rising (vertically) Olympic sport!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/
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Wonderful! 406: Horny, Sad, or Bored
Griffin's favorite non-inherited influences! Rachel's favorite thermotropic liquid crystals!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/
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Wonderful! 405: A Celebration of Corporate Food Interests
Rachel's favorite 90s tasty battle! Griffin's favorite surprisingly robust cookie lore!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/
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Wonderful! 404: General Use Aural Application Emotional Steroids
Griffin's favorite psychedelic creepy-cute musical bops! Rachel's favorite psychedelic glass-filled tube!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/
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Wonderful! 403: The Big Bone Find of 1212
Rachel's favorite advocate for alternative footwear techniques! Griffin's favorite ubiquitous mythical creature!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/
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Wonderful! 402: All the Buckets and Baskets Your Body Can Handle
Griffin's favorite images that involve inputs and outputs! Rachel's favorite slightly confusing flair!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/
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Wonderful! 401: Rachel and Griffin's Favorite Oprah's Favorite Things
A 2025 retrospective! Rachel and Griffin go through their favorite favorites of the past year: wonderful music, wonderful poems, wonderful television, wonderful geographic features, wonderful celebrations of nostalgia!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/
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Wonderful! 400: Pollution or Sailor Magic?
A special secret surprise episode with cool things suggested by some very special kids! Bonding activities! Natural phenomena! Baked goods! Weather patterns! Memory centers! Kombat! Valve! Festive plants! Playful music! Resorts with good smells! Pink round friends! Difficult games!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/
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Wonderful! 399: We Keep You Warm With Our Coat Show
Rachel's favorite guilty pleasure at the holidays - NOT Rachel's favorite Christmas movies! Griffin's favorite keystone species!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/
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Wonderful! 398: Ba-ba-ba-ba-basketball
Griffin's favorite overseas musical voicemail! Rachel's favorite paper surprises!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/
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