Join Anne & Kelli for their 251st NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast

They start the show off talking about the rest of their cruise on Atlas Ocean Voyages to Poland, Latvia and Denmark. Hear about the crazy hotel called 25 Hours Hotel that they stayed at in Copenhagen, the hop on hop off bus, finding the perfect deli & Kelli binging on everything Italian at La Vecchia Signora. Anne talks about getting a terrible cold and how that effected their travel home in Delta Comfort.

Next, they talk about being home while Anne got even sicker, ordering a new sweatshirt to replace the lipstick damaged one J, grilling on their roof deck, finding a mechanic that they trust and how important that is especially as a woman and making Hasselbeck potatoes.

They fill you on their latest TV binges that included the new Billy Joel documentary on HBO Max called And So It Goes, Kelli watching Hunting Wives (on a plane which is NOT recommended) on Netflix, and the finale of The Gilded Age on HBO Max.

They next do their travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about taking photos of your passport, license and CCs in case you lose your wallet when traveling and Anne talks about her favorite flat hand sanitizer by Touchland.  

Find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at [email protected] For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife  theRealAnneSteele  KelliGreggTravel 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 250th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast

They start the show off talking about their current trip through the Baltic Sea and podcasting from their bed on Atlas Ocean Voyages.

First, they talk about flight delays, binging The Gilded Age on the plane, their time in Stockholm, Sweden that included a subway pedicure, an archipelago boat tour, a sunset cocktail party overlooking the city and so much more. They then sailed to Estonia, Finland, Latvia and then on to Poland, Germany and will eventually end their cruise in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Next, they welcome their special returning guest Ben, their youngest podcast listener. Ben catches the audience up on how he has been and where he is excited to travel to that includs Singapore Airport. He also has 3 travel hacks for the listeners that include bringing your own reusable straws when you travel in case you don’t like paper straws, packing your own snacks and food for a plane in case you don’t like airplane food and to always bring your favorite kind of gaming system and make sure all the games you need are downloaded in case you don’t have wifi on the plane or cruise ship. They also talk about their upcoming trip to Thailand in October and that Ben will be joining them on that trip too.

They next do their travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about taking the slipper bag from hotels and using them as shoe bags for travel and Anne talks about bringing change and smaller bills when you travel so you can always tip the staff.

Find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at [email protected] For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife  theRealAnneSteele  KelliGreggTravel 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 249th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast

They start the show off talking about spending 16 days apart traveling on different work cruises and how it felt to be apart for so long and how they try to never take for granted that they get to work together and travel together most of the time.

First, they talk about Anne’s massive travel issues while flying from JFK to Malta via Amsterdam on Delta. Those issues included major flight delays, lots of crying in Immigration in Amsterdam, lost baggage in Malta, more crying, shopping for new clothes and luggage and so much more. After all of that drama, Anne had an incredible cruise performing with Source Journeys, a gay charter travel company, on Atlas Ocean Voyages. They sailed from Malta to Tunisia and continued up the Italian Coast via Palermo, Amalfi and ended in Naples. She had amazing dinners, fun dance parties including sailing past an actively erupting volcano and a private boat day in Amalfi with her bestie Will for her birthday! The trip ended up being a big success despite all of the crazy drama.

Next, they talk about Kelli’s time on her own that started with taking Anne’s Mom out for her birthday to a drag show in NYC with their kids and how much crazy fun it was. Next Kelli did a site visit on the new Margaritaville Cruise roundtrip from Tampa. She enjoyed the experience that included things like the steakhouse, a fabulous tour of the bridge and the Jimmy Buffett speakeasy experience. Overall, she discovered that there are lots of ways to travel and that there are experiences for everyone no matter your price point or your choice of experiences. Kelli then headed off for her R Family trip hosting a group of families on the NCL Aqua, a brand-new ship sailing out of Port Canaveral to the Caribbean. It is a beautiful new ship and she was so happy to welcome lots of returning families and lots of NEW families. They did so many activities together including family karaoke, a day excursion at a beach club, bingo, a family dance, a game show, group dinners every night and late-night adult dance parties. Overall, it was another wonderful experience with new and old friends & families. They also look forward to the 2026 family trips including a group on a Disney cruise in on July 18th and a group on The Quantum of the Seas out of LA the end of July.

They wrap up this segment talking about Anne’s jetlag and headaches, Anne’s birthday celebration with the kids, her mom and some friends, Kelli finally getting home and feeling happy about cooking in, shopping for groceries and taking her mom to brunch, going to the NYC for a work lunch & seeing Vivi’s new apartment and going to dinner and then getting ready to pack again to leave for Stockholm for another trip.

They next do their new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about buying food related gifts at a grocery store vs at a tourist shop when traveling and Anne talks about annual travel insurance and the importance of that when things go wrong during travel.

They chat about shows they binged and as watching currently. On Netflix: The Waterfront, The Survivors, Amy Bradley Is Missing, Trainwreck Poop Cruise, and Building the Band. On Hulu: The Bear (Season 4) and Nine Perfect Strangers (Season 2) HBO Max: And Just Like That (thumbs down) & The Gilded Age (SOOOOO EXCITED to watch on the plane to Stockholm)

Lastly, they answer a listener question. From Chris on IG: “Have you ever had a bad client interaction when you travel? You always tell the best stories of your adventures… but have you ever had a negative experience with a guest?”

Find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at [email protected] For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife  theRealAnneSteele  KelliGreggTravel 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 248th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast as they wish everyone a Happy 4th of July!

They start the show off talking about their recent trip that started in Edinburgh, Scotland and how much they loved that city. Neither of them had ever been there before and they loved it. From fantastic dinners of fish & chips, to a Hop on Hop Off bus tour, to Castle Vibes and a cool speakeasy, to the Royal Yacht Britiannia, they definitely want to go back again.

Next, they talk about boarding an Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise that Anne was singing on through Scotland, Denmark and Norway. Hear stories about menopause conversations, Anne falling, Kelli snoring, a few rough seas, a Norwegian Elvis Festival, someone spilling red wine all over Anne, trolls being everywhere, a super cool WW11 Museum, beautiful fjords, and so much more! Overall, it was one of their favorite trips!

Next, they chat about being home and the day-to-day things like laundry, unpacking, repacking, being jetlagged, and they talk about their upcoming trips for the next 16 days that will be separate for the first time in a long time. They also talk about 2 shows they watched on the plane home that included Destination X and the Julianne Moore movie Echo River.

They next do their new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about hanging glasses cases that also fold up and Anne talks about packing an extra folding carry on for gifts.

Lastly, they answer listener questions. From Chris on IG, what does the typical arrival day look like for Anne when she boards a ship? And from MyDogDiesel on IG, what do you do if you lose your passport?

Find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at [email protected] For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife  theRealAnneSteele  KelliGreggTravel 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 247th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast.

They start the show off talking about Pride month and what it means to them. They also shout out their wedding anniversary, June 1st, that always helps them kick off Pride,

Next, they talk about their gig trip on Anne’s Celebrity Cruise and how much fun it they had. When the cruise ended it kicked off an epic day which included gay pride in their hometown of Nyack, NY that they attended with their kids and Anne’s Mom, followed by watching The Tony Awards that night. They loved host Cynthia Errivo, Audra McDonald’s performance of Rose’s Turn and the performance by the original cast of Hamilton. Overall, it was a fabulous and super gay day!

Next, they chat about being home and the day to day things that happened like Kelli’s bone density test, Anne’s grocery shopping therapy, cooking at home, having lunch and pedicures with their daughter and finally BBQing on their roof deck.

They get excited about their upcoming trip to Scotland, Denmark and Norway because they have never been to any of those places! Anne is working on an Atlas Ocean Voyages mega yacht but they have several days in Edinburgh, Scotland before and they can’t wait to tell you all about it when they return home next month.

They next do their new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about air tags and Anne talks about a foldable travel catchall tray.

Lastly, they answer listener questions. Kami from IG asked if they have any male celebrity crushes. You won’t believe Kelli’s answer! Raegan asked what pride means to them and if someone needed resources for support could they provide options. LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564, LGBT National Youth Hotline: 800-246-7743 Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at [email protected] For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife  theRealAnneSteele  KelliGreggTravel 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 246th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast.

They start the show off talking about getting back to see with Anne headlining on a Celebrity cruise ship. They are actually podcasting from the middle of the sea heading to Bermuda. While there they grabbed a quick interview with their youngest podcast listener, Ben. Hear all about how he has been able to visit all 7 continents at only 8 years old and what he wants to do when he grows up.

Next, they talk about their daughter Vivi’s big graduation weekend at The University of Delaware. From dinners out to prosecco pre-gaming, to freezing in the bleachers to a house party to espresso martinis, the entire weekend was filled with pride and joy and lots of fun. Mostly they are excited for all that comes next for her in life as she begins to figure out what the next chapter looks like for her.

Next, they chat about Anne’s concert at Joe’s Pub and how much fun the entire weekend was surrounded by friends and family. It was a whirlwind because they had to rush back home to unpack and repack to sail out the next day for the cruise they podcasted from, but it was a magical weekend.

They next do their new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about magnetic cruise ship hooks and Anne talks about refillable water bottles.

Lastly, they talk about what they have been watching. They start off with the Jean Smart show Hacks, one they are both obsessed with. Also, the Michelle Williams show, Dying for Sex, that is incredibly sad but filled with life affirming positivity too. They are also watching the weird show Nine Perfect Strangers with Nicole Kidman and Christine Baranski. Finally, they give a should out to all the 55 and older women that were featured on the AMAs this year including Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani and Janet Jackson!

Find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at [email protected] For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife  theRealAnneSteele  KelliGreggTravel 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 245th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast.

They start the show off talking about some time spent at home and all the random things they did. First, Anne got her 2ndshingles shot and whimpered like a puppy all night. Next, Anne was showing off a basket they brought back from Africa and a spider jumped out! They chat big gay brunch, Mother’s Day fun, dinner at an old school local Italian place called Mountain House and uninspiring patio furniture shopping.

Next Anne talks about starting rehearsals for her new tour kicking off at Joe’s Pub in NYC on May 30th. She talks about her Musical Director Will and how hard they have been working on the show. Then they added the backup singers, Tara and Eric, and they are fabulous! Next, they are adding the rest of the band for the final 2 rehearsals and then the big show!

Next, they chat about their trip to New Orleans to spend time with Kelli’s Mom who would be celebrating her 50thwedding anniversary with Kelli’s father Joel who passed away last fall. They had fabulous meals, lots of laughs, heard great live music and visited Kelli’s sister Claire, who is a plastic surgeon, for Botox! On the way home they had multiple flight delays, cancellations and an unplanning overnight at an airport hotel. Eventually they made it home.

Finally, they talk about their daughter Vivi’s upcoming college graduation and how proud they are of all of her hard work. They also laugh about their contribution to the grad party being an Aperol Spritz bar and a case of Rose’!

They start a new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about packing cubes and how much she loves them and Anne talks about overnight flight skincare and what to bring to keep your skin hydrated.

Find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at [email protected] For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife  theRealAnneSteele  KelliGreggTravel 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 244th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast.

They are so excited to fill everyone in on their recent trip to Africa! They began the trip with several nights in Cape Town, South Africa. They began at the fabulous 12 Apostles Hotel and stayed in the Presidential Suite (the same one that Lady Gaga stayed in) that was truly the most glamourous room they had ever stayed in. They went wine tasting in Stellenbosch with a private tour by The Wine Fairy, had lunch at the beautiful lesbian owned Sterrekopje Farm, and moved to the gorgeously modern Silo Hotel near the waterfront for 2 nights.

Next, they packed up and headed off on safari. First, they flew on tiny planes to Maun, Botswana and then on to Savute Elephant Lodge by Belmond in Chobe National Park. They headed out on their first drive and immediately spotted 2 lionesses nursing their baby cubs. It was quite a way to kick off the safari. Over the next 2 days they saw lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants, a leopard and on and on. There was dancing, singing by the staff and beautiful dinners around roaring fires at night all surrounded by so many friends and so many new friends that they made there.

Next, they again flew to on a tiny plane (12 seats) to Eagle Island Lodge by Belmond on the Okavango Delta.  This was a completely different vibe as this area is wide open wetlands and the animals and free to roam anywhere they want, including on the property. On these drives they saw so many hippos, elephants, crocodiles, baboons, giant male lions and so much more. At this property they had their own dipping pool at their luxury tented room and had some relaxing time one afternoon to enjoy it while watching impalas and zebras come to have water. They had a surprise helicopter ride over the delta and were treated to special sundown cocktails every night at different locations on the property.

They then flew back to Cape Town so Kelli and the rest of their group could attend their LGBTQ Advisory Board Meetings for Belmond at the truly incredible Mount Nelson by Belmond. They call it the Pink Nellie because the entire property is pink! There were meetings, cocktail parties, paint and champagne, a surprise jeep trip for all of them to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve to a place called Veld and Sea where they learned about sustainable living and foraging food. They then had a lovely lunch, botanical cocktails and were treated to a truly inspiring performance by a group called Hot Water.

When the meetings ended, they moved to another hotel Cape Grace on the waterfront. They did a half day tour and visited Table Mountain, the vibrant Bo-Kapp neighborhood and finished with shopping at The Water Shed. For the last night they moved to another hotel called Cape Cadogan, that is a gorgeous boutique hotel just off of bustling Kloof Street. It was a great place to end a VERY busy trip.

Next, they start a new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about apple air tags and Anne talks about choosing an airline and staying loyal so you can earn valuable travel perks and upgrades.

Find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at [email protected] For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife  theRealAnneSteele  KelliGreggTravel 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 243rd NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast.

They begin by talking about getting back to cruising again on a Celebrity ship that Anne was headline entertaining on. Some friends joined so they tell fun stories about playing 5 Crowns, lots of sushi dinners, ports that included Key West and Cozumel, meeting Judy Blume, LGBTQ meetups on board and Anne’s shows. They also laugh about Anne being recognized at the delta Club at Tampa Airport and flight delays that almost caused Anne to pee her pants!

Next, they start a new segment called Travel Hacks that came from an idea from their friend Eric. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about travel power strips with international adapters and USB ports and Anne talk about tide pens and travel wrinkle release.

Next, they talk about the last week at home that started with Kelli having a lower back injury. After that they went to get a covid booster to prepare for their Africa trip which also led to getting an additional MMR vaccine as recommended by their pharmacist. Unfortunately, Anne’s Mom got very sick and had to go to the ER and eventually stay a night in the hospital. Luckily, they were home and were able to spend all those days with her at the hospital. Eventually she improved and was able to come home to their house and say for the next four nights to recover. She is now home and doing so much better.

They also talk about The White Lotus finale! If you haven’t watched it, they highly recommend it. They also get excited that their hometown of Nyack is again having street fairs! Anne also talks about her stress dreams about packing for Africa which is just around the corner!

After the break they answer some listener questions and topics. They start with their listener Raegan who always tells them what is being honored every month. April is National Brunch Month and she asked what their favorite brunch food is. She also mentioned that April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and suggested they provide some resources. If you or anyone you know needs assistance or help, please reach out to RAINN.org or call the National Sexual Assault confidential hotline at 800-656-4673.

Next Krista from IG asked about fears about crossing the US border as a Canadian. Nicole on IG asked if there is any location they have traveled to that they wouldn’t go back to and what their bucket list locations are. Finally, Chris on IG asked if they are big into politics and do they go to marches and protests.

Finally, they talk about what comes next. Anne talks about her new tour, This One’s for the Girls, that launches at Joe’s Pub in NYC on May 30th! Find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at [email protected] For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

They will be back with their next episode on May 9th following their trip to Africa!

As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife  theRealAnneSteele  KelliGreggTravel 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 242nd NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast.

They begin by talking about spending more time at home that included their St Patty’s Day celebration, grocery shopping, Anne’s mammogram and obsessing over packing for their first trip to Africa that happens mid-April.

Next, they chat about the anxiety that comes from sending their youngest off for Spring Break again that including learning about the new (to them) app Life 360, lots of Facetiming with her while in Cabo and dogsitting her dog Ziggy. They also talk about lots of dinners with friends including their friends Sandra Bernahard and her partner Sara. Plus, make sure to listen to Anne on Sandy’s Sirius Radio show Sandyland on Radio Andy Channel 102 on April 17th at 11am EST.

Also hear about Anne getting back into rehearsals with her Musical Director Will and him coming over to their new apartment for a fun overnight. The next day they all went to their favorite photographer Chris Boudewyns house for a brand-new photoshoot for the podcast,  Anne’s shows and for Will & Anne’s shows together. Stay tuned for all those new pics soon!

After the break they answer some listener questions and topics. They start with “National Something on a Stick Day” from Raegan and end with “How did we blend our family” and “How do we split our holidays” from Chris. Make sure to send them your questions and topics on social media so it can be included in their next show.

Finally, they talk about what comes next. Anne talks about her new tour, This One’s for the Girls, that launches at Joe’s Pub in NYC on May 30th! Find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at [email protected] For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife  theRealAnneSteele  KelliGreggTravel