Band Wives

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.

In this week's episode, the Wives are checking in with powerhouse attorney and newborn mama, Haley 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.