Rare with Flair

hi hello hey — do you hear that? it’s the sound of wedding bells! We’re back in time for the big day, and posting exactly one month after! Coincidence?? Perhaps, but it makes for the perfect launch to part 2 of our two-part wedding extravaganza! If you missed it, you can listen to 153. the wedding diaries, part 1: decisions, decisions for all the engagement, planning, and Case’s decision-making process for all things wedding. On this final installment, we’re walking you through the surprise bachelorette party, the pre-wedding hype, and all the excitement leading up to the big day! We’re talking bridesmaid luncheons, rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, speeches (including one from Cass!), and, of course, the wedding itself. And because this is Rare with Flair, we’re also highlighting the quintessential disability-related moments that happen every day, but especially on a special occasion. From the little blind moments to the very HPS-coded wedding-day happenings, there’s plenty to unpack. So grab your tissues, settle in, and join us for the grand finale of the wedding diaries! related episodes For our episode on being bridesmaids, check out 47. here comes the bridesmaid: being in a wedding with a rare disease For our other two-part extravaganza celebrating when Cass got Anaheim, check out 127. GUIDE DOG TRAINING, part 1: meet cass’ new guide! & 128. GUIDE DOG TRAINING, part 2: come train with cass & mr. a! Cass + Case at Case’s wedding, with representation from Rupert & Scout!, 2026

hi hello hey, it’s us — Cassandra Mendez and Casey Greer Newkirk (!!!!) Wow, wow, wow. What a whirlwind it’s been since Case got married!! We couldn’t be happier here at Rare with Flair, and instead of keeping all that wedding bliss to ourselves, we’re sharing it with you in a super special two-part extravaganza! In part 1, Case walks us through the many exciting (and exhausting) decisions that went into planning her big day. We play “This or That: Wedding Edition,” where Cass asks Case about her wedding choices and the reasoning behind them. From the big decisions to the little details, Case shares what mattered most to her, including how disability shaped some of the choices that made her wedding uniquely hers. Stay tuned for part 2, where we take you along for the big day!! related episodes For our episode on being bridesmaids, check out 47. here comes the bridesmaid: being in a wedding with a rare disease For our other two-part extravaganza celebrating when Cass got Anaheim, check out 127. GUIDE DOG TRAINING, part 1: meet cass’ new guide! & 128. GUIDE DOG TRAINING, part 2: come train with cass & mr. a! For our episode on concerts, listen to 115. internet fan meetups, unicorn snot, & trying to see the jumbotron For more on photophobia, check out 94. fear of photos or light sensitivity: the photophobia episode Check out our ongoing Sensory Series! Case + Cass at Case’s wedding rehearsal, 2026

hi hello hey — do you smell that?? smells like a new episode! Welcome to the next installment of our Sensory Series, where we talk about all the things we love about our non-visual senses! Last time, we discussed our favorite sounds, so this time we’re talking about our favorite smells. Like our sounds episode, we didn’t just pick smells that are generally “good” — we also chose some that evoke specific memories, places, and joyful feelings. And speaking of joyful feelings… we’re so happy to announce that our very own Casey is getting married this weekend!! Please send your well-wishes to the happy couple (or any questions you may have!) to [email protected] or in our Instagram DMs, @rare.with.flair. As Case and her new husband enjoy their honeymoon, we’ll be taking an extra week before our next episode. Don’t worry though; we’ll be back with all the wedding recap details! Case + Cass incorporating some favorite smells into candles, 2024

hi hello hey — we’ve got some questions. And by questions, we mean ChatGPT came up with some questions for us to answer! We’ve done full episodes on some of the questions we answer, but for a little “flair” break from our recent “rare” episodes, why not talk about some very unimportant opinions? if you ever have a question for us, you can always DM us on Instagram or email us at [email protected]! related episodes For more little things that make us happy, check out 54. happy little things For pet peeves and things that get under our skin, check out 67. a how-to guide on how to annoy us Cass + Case at the NOAHCon 2026 — credit: Positive Exposure show notes If you’re interested in Cass’ new puzzle book purchase, check it out on Amazon

hi hello hey–do you hear that?? it’s a new episode! Once upon a time, we did an episode about our favorite things, which included a few favorite smells. As visually impaired women, we’re still visual people, but we also rely on our other four senses quite a bit. We thought it would be fun to create a little “Sensory Series” exploring our favorite things from each nonvisual sense (and maybe our least favorites too?). To kick things off, we’re talking all about our favorite sounds! Some are universally satisfying, while others are incredibly specific sounds tied to memories and people in our lives. From ocean waves and crackling fire to the jingle of keys and the click of high heels, we’re sharing the sounds that make us smile. Do you have favorite sounds we missed? We’d love to hear from you at [email protected]! And keep an eye out for future episodes in our Sensory Series! Case + Cass enjoying some of their favorite sounds: the beach and Disney background music! 2026 show notes Want more soothing sounds in your life? Check out this guide to turn on Background Sounds on your iPhone for free!