Band Wives

After an endless Summer, general holiday wildness and a questionable kick off to 2025...BAND WIVES ARE BACK, BABIES! This week they are catching you up on tour + travel unfoldings, creative picks, and a few neuropsychological theories thrown in for good measure. The Wives are shaking things up around here this season, with some brand new questions, incredible guests and experts on the horizon, as well as the directionless chatter you've come to love. Right? RIGHT?! New Episodes coming every other week (with some surprises sprinkled in) starting with a very special FIRST GUEST on Wednesday, March 19.

The Wives are wrapping up Season 3 with a very special guest and astrologer to musicians, entertainers and their families, Richard Wolf. From pinpointing best times for contracts, merch creation and writing, learning moon + rising signs to spotting signs your relationship has come to an end, and looking to the stars to determine whether the burnout is real, the Wives are digging deep with a million questions for Richard. Also, Chondra is terrible at texting and Misha is very tired. See you for Season 4 in the Fall! www.wolfintuitive.com

In a month gone wild, the Wives are back to talk about the insanity of May, their big fancy night out, breaking cardinal NYC taxi rules and why your projects always deserve their own place on the family calendar. Also, Chonny and Misha are writing a SCREENPLAY! Help them manifest it, please and thank you.

The Wives sit down with incredibly insightful guest and music-industry therapist, Denise Devenish to talk about the mental health challenges of the music and other creative industries, addressing conflict head-on, the co-existence of magic and suffering, mom life, and why pizza and chips with vinegar cures all. From Bon Jovi's infidelities to cockroach infestations, this one covers everything. Listen in and consider it your weekly therapy sesh. Denise Devenish Counseling

The Wives are home from the West Coast and ready to dish on their respective adventures. Misha is talking Coachella, from her fits to top show picks and Chonny gives all the details about her cross-country train trip. Also, much chatter about grass maintenance, The Last Dinner Party, hot pollen and the Wives' desperate need for a two-week Amtrak writing sabbatical.

This week, the Wives are welcoming lovely, non-stop hustling Ashley Meyer to the show to talk about life as a merch maven, not letting the hard days make a hard life, off-day activities, advice, Taco Bell and how to deal when your fiancé is your boss. Having to record from the back of a moving vehicle in the midwest doesn't make for the best sound quality, but such is the BW life. Bear with us please! Also, there was an eclipse and Misha's sinus infection won't go away.

After a forced week off due to technical issues, the Wives return in full force with new book clubs, traumatic writing life updates, Coachella planning, self-help book breakdowns and all the tangents you've come to love. Also, this is your reminder to BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER.

This week, the Wives are exploring the universe with a light dive into a theory that has been keeping them up at night. Come along as they ponder principles and contend with life's greatest mysteries…all in under 25 minutes? (Disclaimer: Contrary to popular belief, the Wives are NOT actual astrophysicists…yet.) Also, Misha is frolicking with wild horses and Chonny prepares for a 65-hour cross country train ride.

Sunny days are upon us and the Wives are inspired to make big life overhauls and try new things. This week's guest is lovely North Carolina transplant, home hardware account manager and band wife, Caitlin Thomsen, who's sharing her daily mantras and tips for making big moves while raising two boys on the go. From chasing the unknown in the midst of a pandemic to embracing (or erasing?) your flaws, why bad TV is better with an English accent, handling "free-time" jealousy while holding it all down, and how new handles can upgrade your entire home, Caitlin teaches us all to dance to the chaotic techno beat of our own drums. Also, Misha is taking vitamins for now, and Chonny is taking her kid to school in pajamas.

It's Spring and the Wives are more than ready to get their lives and homes in order. This week, Chonny and Misha are back from the edge of the flu to share loads of crowd-sourced cleaning/organization tips and tricks.

It's the Wives' Diamond Jubilee 75th episode and they're welcoming a gem of a guest to the show with digital creative mastermind and Rhode Island native, Michelle Swain. From music cruises and leading double lives, to navigating the world of IVF with a partner who is away and confronting hidden insecurities, no topic is off limits in this triple convo. Also, Chonny and Misha take a decided stance on Starter jackets…and Lululemon.

The Wives touch base this week to chat about Chonny's adventures on the Prize Fighter Inferno tour. From off day activities and the sensory overload that is Meow Wolf, to favorite eats, triumphs and challenges, Misha is asking the hard hitting questions.Also, color theory, because why not?

In this week's episode, the Wives are checking in with powerhouse attorney and newborn mama, Haley Giovannani Raneri to talk about work/life balance, baby jams, honest communication and finding the perfect work suit. Also, Chonny has had a week and Misha is very, very tired.

The Wives are kicking off Cupid week with a special Valentine's Day minisode. From favorite love songs to breaking down the New York Times' "36 Questions That Lead to Love," Chonny and Misha are heart-eyed, rosy-cheeked and ready to find out if a little Q & A session can lead to deeper intimacy in the time it takes to finish dinner.

The Wives are checking in this week to recap (the recaps) of the Grammys, and swap the show, movie, book and music picks that are currently keeping them occupied while they both avoid writing. From a matchmaking show for farmers and the sociological petri dish that is the We Are the World documentary, to a Nobel Prize winning novel that may or may not feature bigfoot and all the reasons why you probably don't NEED to finish Saltburn, Chonny and Misha have something for everyone...or possibly nothing to recommend at all.

[Warning: This week's episode speaks to the loss of a child] This week's episode features a very special guest and the show's first Theater Wife, acclaimed author, mama and profound thinker, Kelly Cervantes for a candid and heartfelt conversation about embracing unthinkable grief, adapting through life's challenges, and her recent book Normal Broken. There are also tips and strategies for making it through transitional periods (like her husband Miguel's recent return to regular life, after retirement from his role as the longest-running principal role in Hamilton) goosebumps left and right, and the most perfect advice for everyone including, "Be the fucking cockroach!"

This week, Misha checks in from Norway at the end of her writing residency and Chonny needs all the details, as the Wives pack a whole lot of updates and tangents into 18 minutes.

Bundle up, babies, it's cold outside...hopefully. This week, the Wives are cuddling up for a sweet chat with delightful guest and marketing mama, Kristin Colby Way to talk about everything from her online book club Stay Connected and overseas ventures on tour with two littles (with double the kid STUFF!) to the importance of family, Disney and the deep psychological mindf@*k that is reality TV. Also, if this episode has predicted correctly, Misha is likely riding a reindeer through Norway at this very moment and Chonny is ice skating her way to school pick up. Get those mittens on and let's get real.

It's Slime January over here as the Wives catch up about their latest fascinations and juggles, including wrinkle cream for tweens, sensory-stimulating slime-making/real-time brazilian waxing instagram accounts and upcoming travel plans. Chonny plots looks and life strategies for the first ever Prize Fighter Inferno Tour with Carobae and the question remains: Will Misha eat whale in Norway? Only time will tell.

Welcome to 2024, friends! Chonny and Misha are settling into the new year, post-holiday peace, and a brand new season of Band Wives, starting with knowledgeable guest and producer Regina Banali. From her start in front of the camera (swimming with Robin Williams in Hook!) to her directorial work, which includes recent Showtime documentary QUIET RIOT: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back, you don't want to miss Regina's unique perspective on music widowhood, resilience, love and managing the legacy of Quiet Riot. Also, Misha is ready to retire to her full-time hobbyist dream and Chonny is here for it.

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and the Wives are sprinkling their own cheer...with a mini discussion of the cult and crime documentaries they've binged this week. From Love Has Won to The Way Down, Misha and Chonny unpack some strange circles from blue mummies to hair bigger than Rushmore. Also, the Wives ask the question: Why is selling things so uncomfortable? [Band Wives is taking a break for the holidays, but we will be back in January with a brand new season and a whole new calendar of incredible guests! And probably more aliens. And cults. And stomach flu. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!]

In this week's episode, Chondra and Misha jump right in with magical guest, floral designer and entrepreneur Rebecca Shepherd. From moving to NYC alone at the tender age of 21 to her latest venture in the gorgeous Brooklyn event space, Pink Moon, Rebecca gives the lowdown on running multiple businesses at once, with a husband in multiple bands at once, mom life, finding beauty in the world, and tips for keeping love alive (23 years and counting!)

After a whirlwind day and night together in NYC, Chonny and Misha are settling back into normalcy and even managed to crank out this minisode on time! This week, the Wives answer a question from a listener about making sure the show goes on and backstage is a non-toxic zone, even when drama and jealousy seems to loom. Also, Chonny is sharing her treasures from Salem (including an amazing astrology calendar from HausWitch,) Misha needs a long nap and the ladies both want to drape themselves in warm magical colors all winter long (and probably paint over them by March.)

It's a late night episode and the Wives are settling in for a glass of wine, plant talk and a heart-to-heart with amazing guest, artist, designer and musician Chloe Trujillo. Tune in for deep thoughts on carving a path outside of the expected, energy work, the power of live music, veering outside of one's comfort zone for growth and a wild story of a young Chloe getting lost overnight in the Parisian Catacombs. Also making love last long term, finding your own identity (when your partner is away, touring in one of the biggest bands on the planet) and possibly the most interesting theme song ever chosen by a guest on the show.

After two weeks apart, the Wives are reunited in the aftermath of Misha's book deadline and Chondra's return from the high seas aboard the SS Neverender. From Halloween musings to learning to enjoy your own art, mediums, addiction, wedding crashing, demons, books and everything in between--the ladies are sleep-deprived, probably riddled with scurvy and absolutely ready to put up Christmas trees. Bring your sunscreen because you're about to get a TAN (gent!)

October showers bring…whiskey sours? This week's episode finds Chondra reporting from a very wet New York City, while Misha ponders whether one truly NEEDS a book deadline as she chips away at her latest novel. The Wives sit down with sparkling adventurer and vlogger Allie Wesenberg-Trippy (aka Allie Wes) to talk about everything from her travels and documenting family and marriage alongside her husband Charles—to crowdsourcing a mystery diagnosis, building a supportive online community and explaining why an empty house is one of life's greatest pleasures. Also everyone is still obsessed with Love Is Blind.

This week, the Wives break down recent reports of a "Friendship Recession" and why the intimacy of close friends is irreplaceable. From bonding over common interests to finding time for besties, overcoming the fear of making new friends to prioritizing those we are closest to, this episode is all about the buds, pals, chums, BFFs. Also, Misha is a full ad for tortilla chips and Chonny gets terrorized by a Halloween mask.

September is winding down and the Wives are busting out the wellness remedies and crockpots (and hoping to not burn down the house!) This week, they sit down with Megan Marsh, razor sharp business woman, mama and fairly new inductee to the Band Wife life. Join them for a chat about blended families, sports, their Lakeland AirBnB, finding true love the second time around and getting booted from not one, but TWO churches on the journey to finding it. Also, it wouldn't be a show without aliens...

From parapsychological phenomenons to psychedelic trips and strange eggs at the bottom of the ocean, this episode takes some serious twists and turns. Chonny and Misha also manage to discuss the intended topic of the day: a thought piece in The Cut about whether children ruin friendships. The Wives are all riled up...and all over the place! Come on, Wednesday Let's get freaky!

It's that time of the week again and the Wives are back with fantastically thoughtful guest and contemplative educator/co-founder of Shanti Generation, Abby Wills. Listen in as they talk wellness and education, the growth required for long term relationships, social media, finding your life path, managing 9 year olds, the death of yoga and Abby's new book, Stressed Out to Stress Wise: How You and Your Students Can Navigate Challenges and Nurture Vitality. Also, Chondra bought a vacuum and Misha is purging children's books *gasp*!

September is quickly approaching and the Wives are desperate for structure, organization and hacks to simplify life. They also answer a listener's question about how to strike balance in motherhood and commiserate over the endless struggle of meals and screen time. This one's for the overwhelmed parents trying to do it all.

Misha and Chondra are talking manuscripts this week with deeply fascinating author and vocalist Geoff Rickly (Thursday, United Nations) whose debut novel Someone Who Isn't Me was released this July via Rose Books. From the importance of finding a literary community of one's own and why reading is crucial, to setting office hours, the struggles of addiction, fighting in the fragrance community, playlists, Mercury Retrograde and everything in between...you don't want to miss this super fun and insightful deep dive into the creative process.

In this week's little minisode, Chonny is live from rural South Dakota and Misha is finally home(ish) from a wild summer of travel. The Wives answer a listener's question about the Band Wives theme song.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Infant loss and traumatic birth] This week Chondra and Misha sit down for a heartfelt talk with Alesana online store + social media manager, band wife and wonder woman, Cayce Lee. From her journey through friendship to love with husband Tim, to her ongoing advocacy efforts for children born prematurely and other families of children with medical complexities after their daughter Eris was born at 22 weeks. Cayce offers profound advice in sharing her story, including how to help friends and family who may be going through the unexpected and why you CAN plan, but also be ready to pivot in life. Also, the pros and cons of social media, the unseen business of touring, the absolute joy of hoarding books and cute photo shoots in flower fields.

What are your top choice venues and cities to see a show? In this week's teeny mini episode, the Wives brave home renovations and rough wifi service to answer a listener's question about their favorite venues. From Minnesota to Portland, Santa Cruz to NYC, there are so many fabulous spots to catch a show...and surrounding neighborhoods to find good eats and reads before you go. Tune in for Misha and Chondra's six picks, oh and please don't mind the super rough audio. Consider it a throwback to the early days of BW!

It's our Golden 50th Episode and the Wives are welcoming the fabulous Priscilla Vento to the show to talk about her PR journey from fashion to tech, cannabis and music, her love of the pool table, supplement stacks, why vertigo is not your friend when skating, the beauty of the public's short attention span and her experience in becoming a Band Wife later in life. Also Misha dabbles in commune life, beer talk, aliens are probably definitely real and Chondra wonders if she'll ever finish her book jacket copy. THIRTY MILES NORTH PR

Lots of big news in the world of the Wives this week from officially releasing their creative retreat to Portugal information (only 16 spots left to join us!) summer updates, teaching, and an exciting February tour announcement. There's also beach talk, more travel planning and a VERY rapid shift from attending high school reunions to...planning a living funeral? Grab something cold and listen in to get the scoop. LEARN MORE ABOUT BAND WIVES CREATIVE RETREAT IN LISBON 2024

It's been one year of Band Wives and this week Chondra and Misha are back with a very important (and very brilliant) guest. Join them as they welcome Tamsin Embleton, Director of Music Industry Therapists and writer of "Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual" for a deep conversation about surviving life on and off the road, the impact the industry can have on mental health including specific issues like performance anxiety, addiction and post-tour recovery, as well as strategies to bridge the gap between the bus and home that are useful for health and relationships even if you're not a road warrior. From maintaining a psychological presence when traveling with a pro tip from Taylor Hanson to Tamsin's advice that "saying something is better than saying nothing," you don't want to miss this poignant talk. Also, Chondra broke her kneecap, Misha got a mammogram...and the Wives are drowning in summertime fun (or maybe it's just the humidity.)

It's Summertime and the Wives are kicking off with a listener's question about perspective-altering moments and how to recognize them. From spirituality to refusing to take no for an answer, this one is full of learning and unlearning. Also, thoughts on a possible Band Wives book club, the hell that is humidity.and did anyone mention Florida is kind of going through it?

In a special edition episode on writing and creativity, Chondra and Misha sit down for an enlightening chat with novelist Sarah Grunder Ruiz (Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships, Luck and Last Resorts) to talk about maintaining inspiration, productivity, juggling the creative process with home life, teaching, finishing a book, why karaoke is always the solution, and being flexible with yourself above all else. Writers, artists, music makers and general creatives--this one is for you! Don't miss her incredible insight and be sure to check out her upcoming novel Last Call at the Local in stores January 2, 2024.

In Minisode 45, we find Chonny and Misha answering a listener's question about how to be a modern band partner. Also, this episode is not sponsored by Trader Joe's--but it should be--as the Wives talk about their favorite finds in what can only be described as a discussion between two people who have never been inside a grocery store. There's a near perfect dupe for the Glow Watermelon mask, flowers in season and pineapple everything, as well as some very exciting BOOK NEWS!

The Wives return this week with special guest, host and rock queen Allison Hagendorf, to chat about her journey through many facets of the music industry, her favorite couples in music, advice for lasting partnerships, why the things you listen to at 14 years old could change your life, motherhood, Los Angeles and the launch of 'The Allison Hagendorf Show.' Join Chonny and Misha as they slowly wade out of the overwhelming doomed state of the world for the scoop on photos with Bono, crying at a Dave Grohl show, why no one should have to share a Ukulele gifted by Eddie Vedder and a dose of much-needed, glorious positivity from the perfect guest. For More on Allison: The Allison Hagendorf Show

After a busy couple of weeks, the Wives are back and catching up in an episode with no goals, all banter. Chondra is finally stabilizing after two weeks of festivals, shows and friendship hang outs, while Misha is fresh off the heels of a long wedding weekend--and both are desperate to get some more trips on the calendar, while patiently waiting for the end of the school year. From Paramore to Blink-182, Martha Stewart to Maine (the place,) we are all headed for a breakdown...and that's totally fine.

In this week's episode, the Wives are talking to wonderful freelance videographer and band wife Megan Garner about her career, raising butterflies during the pandemic, her important work with Proclaim Justice, divorce albums and why sometimes a girl's gotta eat a Cadbury egg for dinner and enjoy the silence. In other news, Chondra probably still definitely needs a new computer and the Wives want matching tattoos.

Chondra and Misha are back and answering a listener's question about dating. Also, The Artist's Way, career talk in an alternate universe, Misha's internet marine biology degree and Chondra's addiction to the new Starbuck's Summer game. Take it away, Wives!

This week, the Wives sit down with Daniella Clarke and Barbaranne Wylde of the Honest AF Show to discuss longevity in marriage, beauty routines and the magic of Sedona. Also, why it's important to share what you've learned along the way with others who might benefit from your wisdom, running away from home at sixteen and MILF Manor. Buckle up because this one's a wild ride! (WARNING: Santa spoilers.)HONEST AF Frankie and the Studs X Forever 21

A day late and a little short, but this week's minisode is jam packed with chatter about life and work stuff, body doubling, Misha's weekend at a monastery, Chonny's flooded basement, many not-sponsored sponsor name-drops, and Alligators 101. Listeners weigh in: Does a full social life help or hinder creativity?

This week, the Wives are chatting up go-getting UCLA Sports Dietician, fitness instructor and fellow band wife Brittni Whitesides about goal setting, communication, controlling reactions, being the adventurous mom and a sorta secret Swiftie. Tune in for advice and fun...and stay for the Wives full-on cute collapse after a cameo from her adorable baby, Indy.

It's April! The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and Chondra and Professor Misha are unpacking their bags after Spring Break with friends and family. They're also unpacking marriage, a recent think piece in the Atlantic calling it "serious play" rather than "hard work" and asking what's love got to do with it (except everything!)

In one of their favorite interviews to date, Chondra and Misha welcome special guest and absolutely magical human and songbird, Allie Colleen for a big, boisterous midnight chat about everything from her flourishing country music career (and the responsibilities of being the woman in charge) obsession with horror with a side of Disney roots, fitness positivity and continuing journey with narcolepsy. Also why we should be doing all of the crafts, campfire songs, his majesty James Taylor, generational empathy and at least 25 tangents, including beer choices (shoutout Sixpoint resin!) Are we besties yet, Allie? Please?

This week, Chondra and Misha are playing catch up amidst the changing seasons, school breaks and general chaos of band wife life. On the agenda: holidays, happiness, being your own book publicist, making taboo art, why you shouldn't read too much into lyrics, sobbing under cherry trees as a form of psychotherapy and the gorgeous abomination that is Spanish moss. Oh yeah, and Keanu's here too. In our hearts, at least.