Episodes

134
Dec. 23, 2025

134. guide dogs, rings, and traveling things: 2025 recap

hi hello hey, what do you mean 2025 is over?? We truly cannot believe another year (and season SIX of Rare with Flair) is coming to a close. Before we get sappy, we’re keeping up our longtime tradition of recapping the year. These episodes mean a lot to us—they’re like little time capsules of what our lives looked like at the end of each year. It’s also a chance to pull back the curtain just a bit and let you in on what we were up to throughout the year (with boundaries, of course). Oh—and ther...
133
Dec. 9, 2025

133. curb cuts & secret assistive tech: accessibility hiding in plain sight

hi hello hey — let’s chat about accessibility! We’ve touched on accessibility throughout past episodes, but this week we’re giving it the spotlight it deserves. It’s a topic close to both our hearts — especially Cass’, since she works in digital accessibility! There’s a common misconception that making something accessible somehow makes it worse, but in reality, designs created for people with disabilities often end up benefiting everyone. In the accessibility world, this is known as the curb-c...
132
Nov. 25, 2025

132. yer a wizard, bestie: live from universal orlando!

hi hello hey, we finally got our Hogwarts letters!!! Okay, not really, but our long-awaited trip (a year and a half in the making!) finally happened. We took Rare with Flair to Universal Studios Florida and spent two magical days exploring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We’re not superfans, per se, but we absolutely adore the cozy vibe of a well-told story about best friends adventuring in a beautiful fantasy world. Naturally, we showed up in full house-pride outfits—Casey in Ravenclaw b...
131
Nov. 11, 2025

131. don’t pity us (but please help!!!)

Case + Cass unpack the blurry line of helping too much vs. not enough, and why that “middle ground” makes them feel truly included.
130
Oct. 28, 2025

130. friendship fight club & our controversial takes on cereal

Case + Cass face off in a friendship fight club game debating hot takes like pineapple on pizza and the right way to eat cereal.
129
Oct. 14, 2025

129. the perks of being a blindie

Case + Cass share the unexpected perks of being blind, some that make life fairer, and others that are just plain fun!
128
Oct. 7, 2025

128. GUIDE DOG TRAINING, part 2: come train with cass & mr. a!

Case + Cass share stories from Cass’ guide dog training journey with her new partner, Mr. A, and celebrate graduation in part 2!
127
Sept. 30, 2025

127. GUIDE DOG TRAINING, part 1: meet cass’ new guide!

Case and Cass dive into Cass’ two-week guide dog training experience and introduces her new partner in part 1 of this special podcast series.
126
Aug. 19, 2025

126. the coziest comfiest things that revive our souls

Case + Cass share the movies, hobbies, albums, scents, and little joys that bring them comfort when life gets tough.
125
Aug. 5, 2025

125. confessions of a gym rat

Case + Cass share their fitness journeys, from childhood sports to how things have changed in 5 years and what keeps them moving today.
124
July 22, 2025

124. we’ve changed our minds?: our 5 year podaversary

Case + Cass celebrate their 5th podaversary by reflecting on how they’ve grown, and what they’d do now that they wouldn’t back then.
123
July 8, 2025

123. a guide to guide dogs

hi, hello, hey, we’re talking all about guide dogs today! 🦮 Over the years, we’ve gotten lots of requests to make an episode all about guide dogs. Whether you’re seriously considering one or just curious about what it takes to get a working dog, this episode is for you! We’ve talked about canes plenty, and even compared pet dogs and guide dogs before, but we never dedicated a full episode to the topic, mostly because Cass is the one with experience, having worked with a guide dog for about eig...
122
June 24, 2025

122. taking quizzes like it’s a slumber party

Case + Cass take throwback quizzes from vintage American Girl books for peak slumber party vibes and a look back at their former selves.
120
May 27, 2025

120. still alive but barely breathing lmao: ATS recap

Case + Cass live from the American Thoracic Society conference, sharing their experience advocating for HPS!
119
May 13, 2025

119. we’re each other’s biggest influencer

Case + Cass talk about what they've been into, including music, language learning, and how they've inspired each other to try new things!
118
April 29, 2025

118. “do you want us to spell our disease’s name for you?”

Case + Cass talk healthcare advocacy, teaching doctors, and navigating the medical world with vision impairment + rare disease.
117
April 15, 2025

117. few but many: HPS conference 2025

Case + Cass recap the HPS Network Conference weekend—the highs, lows, and the six-minute walk for awareness.
116
April 1, 2025

116. rare but radiant: our new and improved skincare routines

Case + Cass share their skincare faves—from holy-grail cleansers to sunscreens, moisturizers, and acne must-haves.
115
March 18, 2025

115. internet fan meetups, unicorn snot, & trying to see the jumbotron

hi hello hey, ready to rock out at a concert? It’s no secret that we love music, especially seeing the artists we love live. This week, we answer a listener question from Delaney, a loyal fan of Jesse McCartney, about shows we’ve seen, artists we’ve met, and accommodations we’ve either requested or made ourselves to make the most of our show experience. Ever wonder how to go to a festival if you’re chronically ill? Cass takes us on her journey to enjoy the WonderBus festival for the three years...
114
March 4, 2025

114. please, read the room!!!

hi hello hey, sometimes we can’t see things… and maybe that’s okay? Like most of our episodes, this topic was inspired by something in our real lives – in this case, a fantastic interview with Camryn Yule (YouTube), a person with albinism who was in Wicked! No spoilers, but Camryn talks about the need to “read the room” and be discerning about when to request accommodations, and when to let it go, to not hold up production in a fast-paced environment. This sentiment really resonated with us, an...
113
Feb. 18, 2025

113. an instagram reel revealed who we really are

Case + Cass explore their personalities in a new way through the lens of personality tests from Instagram reels.
112
Feb. 4, 2025

112. a grocery delivery shopper yelled at cass??

Case + Cass talk about the grocery delivery services they use, shocking mishaps, and the kindest shoppers who went above and beyond.
111
Jan. 21, 2025

111. lifting the burden: how we pay it forward

Case + Cass share how they pay it forward, from thanking friends for rides to showing care for loved ones in thoughtful ways.
110
Jan. 7, 2025

110. are we ready to thrive in 2025?

Case + Cass share their 2025 vision boards, their word for the year, and what they plan to stop, start, or continue in the new year.