Episode 50: Priscilla Vento: PR Plays + Calling the Shots
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.
Episode 48: Tamsin Embleton: Writing the Book on Touring and Mental Health
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 touring music industry can have on mental health.
Episode 46: The Write Stuff with Sarah Grunder Ruiz
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.
Episode 44: Allison Hagendorf: At Home in Rock + Letting Good Vibes Roll
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.
Episode 42: Megan Garner: Butterfly Parenting + The Realities of Freelance Life
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.
Episode 40: Daniella Clarke + Barbaranne Wylde: Honest AF Friendship + Keeping The Boys On The Road
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!
Episode 38: Brittni Whitesides: Mudslides, Peloton Rides + And Manifesting Baby #3
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.
Episode 36: Allie Colleen: Raining Rhinestones + Raising Her Voice
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.
Episode 34: Michelle DaRosa: Picking Up the Mic + Singing the Praises of Mama life
It's a new Wednesday and the Wives are welcoming sweetest special guest Michelle Nolan DaRosa to chat about her journey through motherhood, music (in bands Straylight Run and Destry) minivan upgrades, theme songs and the elder emo struggle to find new tunes. Also, the math of three kids, 40 days and one partner abroad, mentorship, thriving in the chaos of too many projects, and surprise (?) another stomach virus is upon us!
Episode 32: Jennifer McAlhaney: Office Design + Giving Old Things New Life
This week, the Wives sit down with lovely and wise designer Jennifer McAlhaney to talk about her career path shift from orthodontics to interior design, learning to be flexible and thrifting things that make you happy. Also, the best sound in the world (silence!) committing to finishing things, and Chondra's discovery of Grey's Anatomy 18 years late.
Episode 29: Kayleigh Goldsworthy: Touring Times Two + Learning To Be Happy
In this week's episode, the Wives sit down with astute and luminous singer-songwriter Kayleigh Goldsworthy to talk about creativity with no agenda, the balancing act of being touring partners, doggie anxiety, the logistics of running a video game cult and how sometimes the key to good communication is not talking at all. Also the challenges of releasing music in a pandemic (her album Learning to Be Happy debuted in 2022) and the absolute zen of a fresh white board.
Episode 27: Erica Rexroat: Planning + Pivoting In the Name of Love
This week the Wives sit down with incredibly nurturing and organized Erica Rexroat to talk about the wedding planning business, how she navigates the challenges of becoming the primary caregiver of a grandparent with dementia, meeting her husband on Myspace, raising two girls and making lots of lists. Also meal planning, how easy it is to become "a Disney person" and buying crotchless underwear in bulk.
Episode 25: Adam Lazzara + Claudio Sanchez: The Other Side
The Wives return, and this time--the boys are back in town, with an epic episode that can only be described as complete and utter, R-rated chaos. From surviving the road to song-writing, Post Malone to Pete Seeger, wrapping, rapping, partnership, nepo babies, musicals, masturbation (like, a lot of it) and everything in between--join Chondra and Misha as they sit down with their husbands, Adam and Claudio for honesty, laughs and tangents galore.
From Misha's attempts to keep the train rolling to Chondra's startling unpopular revelation...you don't want to miss this one. Put the kids to bed early and settle in for a wild ride with the Band Wives and their beaus.