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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 wonderfulpodcast@gmail.com.
Episodes
Wonderful!Wonderful! 439: The Depression Shark
Rachel's favorite memorable prolific performers! Griffin's favorite existential children's film! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 438: The Ease of an Upcoming Holiday Reference
Griffin's favorite genre-bending cultural phenomenon! Rachel's favorite organized hang-outs! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!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…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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”…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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…
Wonderful!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!…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 409: The Gristle of Living
Rachel's favorite crafty poet! Griffin's favorite medical accomplishment that is a sometimes food! Border Angels…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!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!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!…
Wonderful!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…
Wonderful!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 –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 397: Required for Show Choir
Rachel's favorite yardstick of industrial development! Griffin's favorite yucky grooves! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 396: Make a Notification to Enjoy Childlike Wonder
Griffin's favorite beachside structure that is also a metaphor! Rachel's favorite non-fire-starting decorations! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 395: Swears in Lieu of Articulation
Rachel's favorite ultra-talking poet! Griffin's audio indications of a good time! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 394: Chit Chat Pit Pat
Griffin's favorite brainteaser adventures! Rachel's favorite relic of physical media! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 393: A Nap on a Fuzzy Belly
Rachel's favorite unexpected musical mashups! Griffin's favorite huge round friend! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 392: 2025 Halloween SPOOKtacular
For this holiday season, Rachel and Griffin play SMASH or PASS with the top tasty delicacies and creepy tropes! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 391: All Pothole Tour of Huntington
Griffin's favorite game that requires no arena or balls! Rachel's favorite squished-together treat! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 390: We'll Smell Some Ice Bags and Get Back to You
Rachel's favorite wondrous poet! Griffin's favorite bone puzzles! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 389: The Hot Smell of Beefy Chilli
Griffin's favorite time-traveling device! Rachel's favorite personal hangout space! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 388: Our Favorite Austin Stuff, Live!
Griffin's favorite community! Griffin's favorite social nicety! Rachel's favorite amateur performance space! Griffin's favorite ochre nectar! Griffin's…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 387: Whoops Wong Wondies
Rachel's favorite in-touch and honest writer! Griffin's favorite preposterously intricate machine! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 386: Coming Back to Hooty-Hoo
Griffin's favorite little fun breaks from frustrating RPGs! Rachel's favorite Napoleon-loved grocery store staple! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 385: Who's My Big Honey Guy
Rachel's favorite experience-documenting poet! Griffin's favorite breathtakingly evocative folk musician! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 384: A Dip into BIP
It's Wonderful's once-a-year dip back into the murky waters of summertime funtime reality dating shows! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 383: The Beef Will Go Wherever It Wants To
Griffin's favorite syntactically ugly comment on automation! Rachel's favorite secret house of wonders and weird stuff! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 382: Consider Yourselves Invited, Vampires
Rachel's favorite car rebus! Griffin's favorite game-building platform! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus –…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 381: No Links, Just Life
Griffin's favorite quotable fouth-wall-breaking film! Rachel's favorite not quite in the right demographic artist! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and…
Wonderful!Wonderful! 380: Puppies Up, Low Recline
It's time for some favorite casual chats and summertime small wonders! Obvious phone games! Sticky summer snacks! Babies learning to talk to you! Three-named…