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RACHEL CHAPMAN is a writer, actor, and comedian originally from Merritt Island, FL (where the Space Shuttle launched). She graduated from NYU for Film & Television in 2012. She now lives in LA, but would rather be living in Tom Hanks' heart.
Rachel is an experiences writer for Elite Daily. She also hosts the podcast Inside the Disney Vault on the Campfire Media network, the Tom Hanks podcast You’ve Got Hanks, a podcast about TikTok I Need To Talk TikTok, and a podcast about high school mixtapes This Is The Mix. Rachel also hosted The Telephone Show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater when it was open. She has a Siberian cat named Lady Tom Hanks that you can follow on Instagram @ladytomhanks_cat. And she’s been a finalist in several film festivals for her pilots and screenplays.
FUN FACTS
You can hear her voice in the animated series Twig & Ash as Twig, Junk Fossils as Minnow, and Scum of the Earth as Dolly.
She’s received two letters from Tom Hanks.
She was once on the Steve Harvey Show for a dating segment.
FUN TWEETS
Welcome to You've Got Hanks, the podcast about Tom Hanks hosted by Rachel Chapman. Each week, Rachel invites over some friends and fellow comedians to talk about one of Tom's movies as she's making her way through his films in chronological order. Catch an episode if you can on Apple Podcasts or wherever you do that thing you do. And please remember, there's no crying in baseball. Hanks for listening!
Wow! We did it! We watched every single Tom Hanks movie in chronological order. Now, I've invited my friends, Riley Westling (@rileywestling) who was on the very first episode and Rob Scerbo (@robscerbo) who is one of the biggest Tom Hanks fans, on to talk about Tom as we wrap up this first season. What a journey of Tom, yelling, funny accents, Oscar-worthy moments, and of course, Chet. Let me know what your favorite Tom Hanks movie is @youvegothanks.
Another decade of Hanks has gone by, and so, I invited my friend, Connor Ratliff (@connorratliff), to recap the 2010s with me. The first time I met Connor, we talked about how much I love Tom Hanks and how he was once fired by Tom from Band of Brothers for having dead eyes (@DeadEyespodcast). Despite our differences, we both have fun talking about all the movies Tom did in this decade and how they were bookended by Toy Stories. What's your favorite movie from the 2010s? Let me know @youvegothanks.
Oh it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, because I'm joined by my two friends Annabel Seymour (@annabelseymour) and Greg Smith (@SmithLGreg) to talk about Tom's final movie (that he's made so far), A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). Spoiler Alert: Tom Hanks is delightful as Mr. Rogers. It's no wonder he was nominated for an Oscar for his role. When he looks you right in the eyes, it'll make you cry. Did you cry during this movie? Let us know @youvegothanks.
Let's take a trip down memory lane, and revisit a time when you used to make mixtapes or mix CDs for your friends in high school. Each week, I have one of my friends send me a mix that they would have made back in the day, and we have fun talking about their song choices and what they were like in school. The nostalgia is real up in here.
Friend and comedian, Joe DiBella (@joedibella), made me a college mix this week that's full of super groups and heavy metal. Joe really thought I would not like this mix, but *spoiler alert* I did! We talk about when Joe discovered his music taste, the connection between bands and improv teams, and fun flavored Oreos. Also, Coldplay, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, Sigur Rós, and Mr. Bungle. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.
Listen to the mix here.
Warning! This high school mix that Cory Webster (@corywebster) put together will make you want to drive fast in your car. It's filled with bands like The Killers, The Strokes, My Chemical Romance, and Wolfmother, who we find out are also great bands for dancing to. Not only do we talk about high school and music, but we started a campaign to #BringWawaWest. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.
Listen to the mix here.
Funny lady about town, Liz Reichelt (@lizreichelt), joins me this week to discuss her mix that perfectly captures that high school feeling. We talk about being the main character in our story (or the side character) and listening to "cool" music to be friends with the "cool" people. There's a little bit of The Killers, Macy Gray, Radiohead, and Dashboard Confessional with "VINDICATED"! Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.
Listen to the mix here.
Don’t worry — you don’t have to get it before it's gone, because we’re going Inside the Disney Vault. Your hosts Rachel Chapman, Clare Loughran and Oscar Montoya are venturing into the vault each week to watch, discuss, criticize, and celebrate every Disney animated movie in chronological order. Come along on this journey as they go back and revisit some classics, forgotten treasures and some movies that should probably remain locked away. The movie is about to start, so keep your arms and legs inside at all times and please stand clear of the closing door, because we’re going Inside The Disney Vault. Cover illustration by Daniel Cole. Theme music by Michael Chambers.
We are feeling in-credible as Thorgy Thor (@ThorgyThor) of RuPaul’s Drag Race joins us for a sinfully tickling chat about 101 Dalmatians. Barking mad Cruella De Vil, the smartest person in the world and literally indestructible human, seeks out her presumably(?) good friend(??)’s brand new puppies(!) FOR THEIR FUR(!!!). It’s not all princesses singing in the woods, y’all! We follow the sweet little baby dogs on an underground railroad style pilgrimage through months of sleet, suspiciously maternal cows, and (would-be) fatally violent antics. Thorgy finds his Disney doppelganger and we decide that the star of this movie is the insane Cruella, as we gag endlessly over her eleganza. What would you have your necklace say? Please subscribe and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! <3
We welcome relationship EXPERT and host of podcast Why Won’t You Date Me?, Nicole Byer (@nicolebyer) into the vault to talk about ~love~ and the probability of certain Disney couples lasting long term. We laugh nonstop as Nicole shares her brilliant bumble pick-up lines, fondness of swimming pools, and the most hilarious moment in Disney history. We have Nicole take a quiz to find her Disney match, so she can triumphantly end her quest for love.
We watch Pocahontas and run the hidden pine trails of the forest with Grandmother Willow himself, content creator Curly Velasquez (@CurlyVee)! We have a lot to discuss with this one including tradition, colonialism, entitlement, love at first sight, and how FIERCE Pocahontas is. Her sparkly wind feather aura enchants us all as we sing along to some truly flawless sequences and questionable historical accuracy. This truly badass princess (who’s criminally underrepresented in the parks) has a lot to teach us about nature and loyalty to one’s roots and own path. Jump in the canoe and marvel at the wonders all around us with us! Connect @ITDVPodcast to tell us if YOU prefer Kocoum or John Smith. Please also let us know what the heck a blue corn moon is.
Welcome to "I Need To Talk TikTok," the podcast hosted by Rachel Chapman, because she needs to talk about TikTok things. Each week, Rachel invites some friends and fellow comedians to talk about the latest TikTok news, trends, and hot goss.
One of my first TikTok friends, Rob Spenser (@bobbyspense), joins me to talk TikTok this week, and boy what a week of drama. So, Jaden Hossler and Nessa Barrett are official? What's going on with them, Josh Richards, and Mads Lewis? Also, what's the Olivia Rodrigo "deja vu" trend? And when can we expect a Taylor Swift 1989 re-recording? We answer all these questions & more. Plus, we gotta get Rob to 1K followers so he can go live. Let me know what's on your FYP @ladytomhanks.
This week, I'm joined by the very funny John Zachary Townsend (@jazztown3) to talk the latest TikTok tea and trends. What the heck does that ice in my veins pose that Gen Z is doing mean? Also, what's the latest Sway House drama between Nessa, Jaden, Josh, and Mads? And is Addison Rae really telling paparazzi where she'll be? We answer these questions & more. Plus, Olivia Rodrigo dropped a new song, "deja vu," so what's the drama? Let me know @ladytomhanks.
This week, I'm joined by comedian Annie Bond (@theanniebond) to talk about TikTok's latest trends and news. Lil Nas X is sliding down the pole to hell, and we're loving it. Stream "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" everywhere. Also, is Addison Rae in trouble after her Jimmy Fallon appearance? And is James Charles officially canceled? We answer these questions & more! Plus, what's the cutest TikTok I saw this week. Let me know yours @ladytomhanks.