Episodes

[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 retir...

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 thi...

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...

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 calend...

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 wa...

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...

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 expl...

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 ...

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 ins...

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 ...

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 t...

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...

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...

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?