Join Anne & Kelli for their 235th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They are podcasting this final episode of 2024 from home! They wish everyone happy holidays and hope that you are all surrounded by people that you love, whether that be family or a family of friends.

Before getting to their holidays, they first talk about losing their friend Gavin Creel and the amazing memorial that was held in his honor. It was truly a beautiful way to remember a man that so many people loved so much.

Next, they discuss the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the complicated reaction that people are having about the whole thing, including the conversation about healthcare and insurance in this country and the reform that is so badly needed.

Hear about Anne’s big holiday concert this year which was slightly complicated by her knee injury, but it was a huge success and so much fun. Plus, city nights out that included dinner with friends that came into town for Anne’s show, a piano bar night to celebrate Will’s birthday and a dinner at The Tin Building, seeing friends Natalie Joy Johnson and Brian Nash perform at a new venue called The So and So and dinner with friends Bradley and Matthew at their place. Kelli talks about having a bad reaction to retinol and Anne gives you all the inside scoop on her first shingles shot and the delayed reaction and side effects. Also hear all about their new apartment!

After the break, they chat about holiday traditions. Christmas cookies, hosting their annual friends and family party, having their family Christmas Eve on Dec 23rd, Kelli making gumbo on the 24th and taking Anne’s Mom to the city for holiday lights and dinner on the 25th. They always see Sandra Bernhard show at Joe’s Pub and go to dinner at Indochine with lots of friends. This year, Kelli’s brother Charles and sister-in-law Kath are coming for New Year’s Eve. They are excited to have some fun dinners and enjoy the last NYE in their Jersey City apartment.

Finally, they talk about what comes next for them. Their first trip of the year is a Celebrity cruise mid-January that Anne is performing on and then it’s their BIG move! Right after the move, Anne has a concert in Ft Lauderdale at Sunshine Cathedral on Feb 1st. You can find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

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

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 234th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They are again podcasting from home!

They start by wishing a happy birthday to Anne’s Musical Director and bestie Will. They wish him the best day and year ahead and can’t wait to continue to travel the world with him.

Before getting to the holidays, they first talk about going to see the movie Wicked! They went to the IPIC theater at Fulton Street in Manhattan that serves drinks and food and had the most amazing time. They loved the movie and the performances and highly recommend it to everyone!

Now they get to heading down to Louisiana for the Thanksgiving holiday. They started in New Orleans where they stayed at their favorite hotel there, The Ritz Carlton. They love the club level there and all of the fabulous holiday decorations. They had wonderful lunches and dinners with Kelli’s brother Charles and sister-in-law Kath, got Botox from Kelli’s sister Claire at her practice, Audubon Facial Plastics, and had a family dinner at Peche.

Next, they headed to Baton Rouge for the first Thanksgiving since losing Kelli’s father Joel. They knew it would be an emotional trip but it felt so good to be surrounded by their huge family. Every night was a different theme dinner night from Lebanese to Mexican. Thanksgiving Day started with the Macy’s Day Parade and then a lunch in the country at Kelli’s birth father Charles’ home surrounded by that huge family with lots of young children to enjoy. They then headed back to Kelli’s Mom Melanie’s house for their traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This was where Joe’s presence was missed the most as he always carved the turkey, did the blessing and led a circle up with everyone saying what they are grateful for that year. Melanie did a great job leading the prayer and saying something beautiful to honor Joel. After dinner we all watched the Green Bay Packers win to make the night end in the absolute best way!

The rest of the weekend started with the cousins annual Black Friday shopping trip. While they were away, Kelli’s brother Charles made his delicious Chicken and Andouille Gumbo for dinner that night. It also happened to be their daughter Vivi’s 22nd birthday and Charles’ 55th birthday so they had a cake after dinner. Now that all the cousins are young adults, they decided to take Vivi out for her birthday and lucky for her, our son Blake offered to be the sober driver. They all had quite a night and Blake and his wife Teresa ended up being more of babysitters than they expected. Needless to say, everyone but Blake was totally hungover the next day. They all headed to the airport on Saturday with some flight delays, but even so, they were happy to be back home again.

Finally, they talk about what comes next for them. Mostly they are excited to be home now through the holidays. They will start packing for their big move after Christmas and they are not looking forward to that. Anne also talks about her next concert that is coming up in Ft Lauderdale at Sunshine Cathedral on Feb 1st. You can find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

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

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EP 225 Join Anne and Kelli for Anne’s Birthday show and Beyond!

Join Anne & Kelli for their 225th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast where they are podcasting from HOME! It’s also Anne’s Birthday Show! Hear all about the celebrations and how they differ in their feelings about birthdays.

Next, they talk about their quick trip to Provincetown for Anne’s concert at the Post Office Café. They had several new experiences like taking the ferry from Boston to Ptown, celebrating 4th of July there and only staying 3 nights when they usually spend a week there every summer. They had a quick but fantastic time there with good friends.

The biggest problem was when they returned to Boston to then fly to Ft Lauderdale to kick off Kelli’s summer R Family Vacations cruise, they ended up with multiple delays while already on the plane and had a screaming baby next to them for the entire trip. As you know, Anne is NOT a fan of any baby on a plane…not to mention a screaming one. You have to hear the story to believe it.

Next, they talk about Kelli’s R Family Vacations cruise on the Celebrity Beyond roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale. It’s been 21 years of fantastic vacations that have created friendships and bonds that go beyond one week.  Kelli talks about how wonderful it is to be on social media and see all of the friendships that have been made through R Family and how it feels to be the connector to so many wonderful people. This year was particularly special as Anne had some of her dear piano bar buddies join this cruise.

Don’t forget to check out all of Anne’s upcoming tour dates including Rehoboth Beach on July 29th. You can find all of her tour dates at www.annesteele.com

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:

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 224th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast where they are podcasting from HOME! It’s also Anne’s Mom’s birthday the day the show airs! Happy birthday Sue Steele!!

First, they talk about coming home after 2 weeks at sea and having to raid the freezer and get creative with food. Anne’s obsession with Trader Joe’s helped that process for sure.

Next, they talk about the previous 2 weeks at sea where Anne was a Headline entertainer. She tells you all about how she meets the orchestra, runs the show with them and then performs 2 shows that same night. Also hear about what she will and won’t eat on a show day, the drama of wearing fake lashes and nails, some crazy mishaps with their room and the incredible crew and fellow entertainers they got to absolutely love.

The cruise also included some work for Kelli as she was running Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway Cruise on the 2nd week. From Master Classes from Seth, to Broadway stars performing including Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber and Julie Benko the week was full of music. The weather was another story as there were very rough seas. So, of course Anne and Kelli spent their time in Bermuda doing a bar crawl!

They also had lots of spare time so they played Five Crowns and Rummikub. They also binged the new season of Bridgerton, Top Chef and the new documentary I Am: Celine Dion which they highly recommend although it is very painful to watch.

Don’t forget to check out all of Anne’s upcoming tour dates including Rehoboth Beach on July 29th. You can find all of her tour dates at www.annesteele.com

For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 223rd NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast where they are actually podcasting from HOME!! They pre-taped this episode because Anne is headlining for 2 weeks on a Celebrity cruise from NJ to Bermuda!

First, they catch you up on Kelli attending Proud Experiences, and LGBTQ travel show, in LA plus all the fun dinners they had with friends. Don’t forget Anne shopping for a new suitcase and discovering a store called Ross that has excellent discounted luggage! They also talk about the flight hope from LA when Kelli got upgraded and Anne didn’t but because of their agreement and Kelli had been working on that trip, so she took the Delta One lay flat upgrade!

Next, they talk about Anne’s Mom’s apartment flooding and Ziggy coming back to stay while their daughter Vivi is doing her college internship in NYC. They also talk about Kelli’s Mom Melanie and sister-in-law Kath coming to visit. They cooked in the first night and made a Thai dinner including pad thai, chicken lettuce wraps, and vegetable gyoza. They of course served the dinner on Kelli’s grandmother’s china. They also played several rounds of the card game 5 Crowns. They actually came in town because of their son Blake and his fiancé Teresa had their Wedding Shower. It was Phantom of the Opera themed (because he proposed to her at intermission of that musical) and it was thrown by Teresa’s parents. There was so much food! For Kelli and Anne’s contribution they brought their bingo machine and called Phantom of the Opera BINGO! Also, during bingo breaks, Anne’s Musical Director Will told fun facts about Phantom. It was a super fun day and Blake and Teresa looked so happy.

Finally, Anne talks about her follow up mammogram, apartment scouting, Anne’s neck trauma, getting recognized at Target in Jersey City, and seeing the musical SUFFS on Broadway. They encourage everyone to see SUFFS, a musical about the movement to get women the right to vote, because it’s the time to remind us all how important it is to vote and what a privilege it is to have that right. Plus women and losing their right everyday so you must VOTE!

Don’t forget to check out all of Anne’s upcoming tour dates including Provincetown on July 5th and Rehoboth Beach on July 29th. You can find all of her tour dates at www.annesteele.com

For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com Especially if you want to join us for an  www.atlasoceanvoyages.com trip where Anne & her incredible Musical Director William TN Hall will be performing!

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:

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 222nd NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast from their hotel room in LA where Kelli is attending Proud Experiences, an LGBTQ travel show. They are again jetlagged so buckle up!

They arrived in LA from Chicago where Anne had 2 concerts at Davenport’s. She talks about how great it was to see so many old and new friends and to finally be back singing sinve she hasn’t played there since the pandemic. They also talk about some travel snafus they hit along the way like not being able to find and affordable hotel room because of a city-wide medical conference and so they had to find an Air B&B, Anne’s suitcase breaking on the flight and a bad seat companion. They did see Death Becomes Her with Megan Hilty and they loved it! They highly recommend seeing it when it moved to Broadway.

Next, they talk about being home for 10 days before they went to Chicago and how good it was to spend time with their kids, Anne’s Mom and their close friends. Their daughter Vivi is home for the summer from college and doing an internship in the city so they are thrilled to have her home before her Senior Year. They hosted a big gay brunch at their apartment and had a blast. They went to a hibachi dinner with their good friends Jon and Steve to celebrate their son Jackson’s 9th birthday. Anne’s Mom Sue came over and spent the night and then Anne took her shopping and for lunch. Their son Blake and his fiancé Teresa came over for dinner and they helped stuff wedding invitations. Overall it was so lovely to be home with people they love.

The last episode aired on Kelli’s birthday but it was pre-taped. On her actual birthday Anne had to have an epidural on her neck. The good news is that the procedure was fast and effective and they were headed home by 11am. What Kelli really wanted was to cook diner in their tagine that they bought when they were traveling in Morocco. Hear all about the recipe and how it worked out. If you have any tagine recipes they encourage you to send them through social media.

They also talk about Kelli attending a special lunch hosted by Greg Koozer at Tiffany on Fifth Avenue. Later that night they were invited by their friend Charlie Rounds, the co-founder of RSVP Vacations and Brand G, to attend a Czech Tenors show at Carnegie Hall in celebration of new achievements for LGBTQ people in the Czech Republic. It’s hard to believe but Anne had never been to Carnegie Hall so it was a big thrill for her to finally be there.

Lastly, they do their new segment called “Neat or On the Rocks”. This is where they each pick a positive (neat) and a negative (on the rocks) thing that has happened to each of them since the last episode. They did not discuss their answers until they are recording the episode so you will hear their reactions live to tape! They also ask that YOU write them with your picks for “Neat or On the Rocks” or any other ideas you may have for new topics for discussion!

Don’t forget to check out all of Anne’s upcoming tour dates. You can find all of her tour dates at www.annesteele.com. 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:

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 221st NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast where they fill you in on their crazy 3 weeks through Spain and France all while FULLY jet lagged! They literally recorded this episode 12 hours after landing.

The BEST part is that it airs on Kelli’s ACTUAL Birthday!!! Please join Anne in sending all of your love to Kelli as she celebrates another year of being truly fabulous!

First, they talk about the last 3 weeks that they spent with Anne performing as the Guest Entertainer on Atlas Ocean Voyages, a stunning intimate expedition yacht that is pure luxury. They traveled from Morocco, through Spain to Barcelona, and then weaved through Spain and France to end the trip in Nice, France. You will hear about incredible people they met, food tours, an engagement, games with friends, train beer, Irish Pubs in every stop, a St Tropez beach club that changed the game, and a crew and company they will never forget.

But you will also hear that Anne got a terrible cold, couldn’t find gummi bears, chicken fingers OR Nyquil, no train wine, a package store that doesn’t sell pringles and feeling underdressed at Cannes Film Festival. However, the flight home really brings it all home where they were upgraded to Delta One (AMAZING AND THANK YOU DELTA) and for some reason decided to binge Baby Reindeer all the way home. (terrible idea).

Finally, they do their new segment called “Neat or On the Rocks”. This is where they each pick a positive (neat) and a negative (on the rocks) thing that has happened to each of them since the last episode. They did not discuss their answers until they are recording the episode so you will hear their reactions live to tape! They also ask that YOU write them with your picks for “Neat or On the Rocks” or any other ideas you may have for new topics for discussion!

Don’t forget to check out all of Anne’s upcoming tour dates including Chicago on May 31st and June 1st at Davenports. You can find all of her tour dates at www.annesteele.com

For more info on Kelli’s trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com Especially if you want to join us for an  www.atlasoceanvoyages.com trip where Anne & her incredible Musical Director William TN Hall will be performing!

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:

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 220th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast! On the Road from Casablanca, Morocco!

In the fifth episode of Season 5 they start by talking about podcasting from their hotel room at The Four Seasons in Casablanca, Morocco! It’s a dry hotel so they just went to a café for a bottle of rose pre show and stopped off at the ocean front McDonald’s for a quick fry and to make a Tik Tok! Stay tuned for that!

First, they update you on the past two weeks on Kelli’s River cruise trip through the Netherlands and the additional challenges that arose and how they had to pivot and adjust along the way including insane weather changes, a blown engine, Anne taking a fall, and so much more. In the end, they reflect on how much the entire experience brought the group together even better and it ended up being a wonderful time with family and old and new friends.

Next, they talk about their journey to London for Anne’s concert that began with a train trip from Amsterdam to London, along with dragging their massive bags across ‘the gap’ on to the train, a lovely First Class train experience, a stay at the gorgeous new Broadwick Soho Hotel, Anne’s wildly successful show at Crazy Coqs and finally a big after party out at the London bars with good friends.

Lastly, they talk about their few days in Morocco. They spent 2 days touring with a fabulous tour company called Inclusive Morocco. They had a private driver for 2 days that took them to the capitol city of Rabat for the day and to tour Casablanca the next day. They loved every second of this beautiful place. Now they will board an Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise for 3 weeks through Spain and France because Anne is headlining on the ship. So stay tuned for that!

Finally, they do their new segment called “Neat or On the Rocks”. This is where they each pick a positive (neat) and a negative (on the rocks) thing that has happened to each of them since the last episode. They did not discuss their answers until they are recording the episode so you will hear their reactions live to tape! They also ask that YOU write them with your picks for “Neat or On the Rocks” or any other ideas you may have for new topics for discussion!

Don’t forget to check out all of Anne’s upcoming tour dates including Chicago on May 31st and June 1st at Davenports. You can find all of her tour dates at www.annesteele.com

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:

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 219th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast! On the Road from Amsterdam!

In the fourth episode of Season 5 they start by talking about using the remote podcasting equipment for the first time from their hotel in Amsterdam. Plus, some major changes that happened last minute to Kelli’s River cruise and how they were able to pack for this 6 week epic work trip.

Next, they talk about the past two weeks including the NJ earthquake, the solar eclipse, Anne’s show in Boston, flying to New Orleans for botox, women’s college basketball, drag bingo on Easter and saying goodbye to their favorite restaurant in NYC, Mary’s Fish Camp.

Finally, they do their new segment called “Neat or On the Rocks”. This is where they each pick a positive (neat) and a negative (on the rocks) thing that has happened to each of them since the last episode. They did not discuss their answers until they are recording the episode so you will hear their reactions live to tape! They also ask that YOU write them with your picks for “Neat or On the Rocks” or any other ideas you may have for new topics for discussion!

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:

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 218th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast! A Rare Few Weeks at Home!

In the third episode of Season 5 they start by talking about actually being home for a few weeks and how much they have enjoyed it. That leads to social media and all the ways they are using it while home like making viral Instagram dinners, TikTok dances, Kelli’s obsession with viral cat/dog Instagram videos and so much more.

Next, they talk about the progress on finding Mothers of the Groom dresses and Anne taking her Mom shopping for her Grandmother of the Groom outfit. They also talk date nights, dinners and shows in NYC, dog sitting for their daughter’s dog while she is on Spring Break PLUS and update on their fitness journey.

Finally, they do their new segment called “Neat or On the Rocks”. This is where they each pick a positive (neat) and a negative (on the rocks) thing that has happened to each of them since the last episode. They did not discuss their answers until they are recording the episode so you will hear their reactions live to tape! They also ask that YOU write them with your picks for “Neat or On the Rocks” or any other ideas you may have for new topics for discussion!

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:

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 217th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast! Cruising, Fitness & Brunch Oh My!

In the second episode of Season 5 they start by talking about Kelli’s brother Charles & his wife Kath coming to visit them and how they really enjoyed feeling like a tourist again in NYC. From a Secret Food Tour of Chinatown & Little Italy, to mini golf at Swingers, to Victoria James’ new hot restaurant COCODAQ…and they fill you in on all the fun details.

Next, they talk about searching for the perfect Mother of the Groom dresses and wanting your help as to what is appropriate. They talk about Anne’s concert in Ft Lauderdale and a big gay brunch day that followed! They also discuss how they decide who takes the middle seat when they fly. Plus the TWA Hotel at JFK and their week spent on the new Explora cruise…and so much more including their new fitness journey.

Finally, they introduce a new segment called “Neat or On the Rocks”. This is where they will each pick a positive (neat) and a negative (on the rocks) thing that has happened to each of them since the last episode. They will not discuss their answers until they are recording the episode so you will hear their reactions live to tape! They also ask that YOU write them with your picks for “Neat or On the Rocks” or any other ideas you may have for new topics for discussion!

They are so glad to be back with you! Make sure to follow them on social media to stay connected and to find out when the new episodes will drop! As always you can stream on DNR Studios or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free!

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 216th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast! They are back!

After an almost 2 year break from podcasting, they are back! The last episode aired in June of 2022 when their lives were suddenly busy and full of travel and touring again. They knew that they had to take a break but they hoped it would just be a pause and not a permanent end. That is what happened. 

Along with Romaine from DNR Studios, they have come up with a new format. They are taking you on the road with them. Whether they are on a cruise ship, at one of Anne's concert tour cities, on a mega yacht, or in a hotel room YOU will be with them. It will be more focused on their lives and less guest focused, however that doesn't mean that when they meet up with interesting people along the way that they won't pop into a podcast here and there. They will again be working with their fabulous producer AJ at DNR Studios so that you will get the same quality you have come to expect from #ilovemywife podcast.  They will air a NEW epiosde twice a month so about every 2 weeks or so. Some will be short and some will be long depending on how much has happened. This one is long because they had so much to tell you!

In this epiosde they catch you up on what has been happening for them the last 2 years including officially becoming empty nesters, getting adjusted to their new home in Jersey City, Kelli rebranding her travel company R Family Vacations to KelliGreggTravel and all the exciting trips that have hosted and have to come, Anne's tour schedule and the cool events she has done over the past 2 years, plus just fun travel and concerts they have shared together.

They are so glad to be back with you! Make sure to follow them on social media to stay connected and to find out when the new episodes will drop! As always you can stream on DNR Studios or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts. 

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Join Anne & Kelli for their 233rd NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They are again podcasting from home.  

They start by addressing their feelings post-election and their disappointment in the direction that our country continues to go. They have taken a break from the news and are focusing on staying connected to their friends and family that continue to support each other in these complicated times. They also talk about rallying for mid-tern elections in 2 years and how important every single election is and that we must always VOTE.

They talk about Kelli’s travels to Baton Rouge to visit her mother and to have all of her favorite foods like shrimp po-boys, marinated crab claws and char gilled oysters. Next, she headed to Las Vegas to attend the Signature Travel Conference at The Venetian Hotel. Between seeing good travel friends, making amazing new connections and speaking at an LGBTQ Travel Symposium, it was a very successful trip.

Next hear about what Anne was up to while Kelli was away. First, to feel better post-election, Anne decided to get a head start decorating for Christmas. She also went shopping and to lunch with her mom, had a Christmas show rehearsal with her Musical Director Will which included a Mexican dinner out, drinking at a local dive bar and a massive hangover the next day!  Don’t forget Anne’s upcoming annual Christmas show on Dec 4th at Green Room 42 in NYC. There are also LIVE STREAM tickets if you aren’t in NYC. You can find all of Anne’s tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com 

Then hear about their road trip across the desert from Las Vegas to Palm Springs which included stops at Cane’s for the best chicken fingers ever, a strange pit-stop at the Pioneer Saloon and a lovely drive through the desert. Once they arrived in Palm Springs, they checked into the new Thompson Hotel that is absolutely stunning and had diner at Tac/Quila. The next day was a show day for Anne so of course she wanted a sandwich from The Sandwich Spot. The show was a huge success and was filled with much needed love and acceptance. Next an after-party at Boozehounds, a brunch the next day at EIGHT4NINE, boozy shopping at Just Fabulous Palm Springs and dinner at Workshop. Finally, they flew home through delays and a very bumpy flight. After getting to sleep at 3am they both made it to their Dentist appointments, even against Kell’s will.

Finally, they talk about reaching out to listeners and social media followers about their favorite small businesses to support this holiday season. Starting with Quix Chocolate, check out this Belgium chocolate shop based in Detroit and owned by an amazing gay couple, David and Tony. The chocolates are authentic, delicious and beautifully packaged. www.quixchocolate.com Next, check out Sniff a Pickle, a specialty customized merchandise store owned by their besties and husbands, Jon and Steve and based in Nyack, NY. They also have an online store and have their own line of specialty pickles too! www.sniffapickle.com  Last week they talked about their former podcast guests, Gillian and Kim, that own the Asheville Bee Charmer. They lost both of their stores during Hurricane Helene and they could definitely use some support. Their online store is still open and it’s the perfect time to grab some gifts or stocking stuffers and support a lesbian owned business. Check out their favorite, the firecracker honey! www.ashevillebeecharmer.com Many of you reached out about Dapper Boi, a body-inclusive apparel line founded by married couple Vicky and Charissa. If you are looking for gender-neutral, size inclusive clothing that allow people to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin, check it out. www.dapperboi.com Lastly, check out their friend Kathy Valentine, who is a photographer in the tri-state area. She photographed their wedding, lots of Anne’s concerts and so many of Kelli’s cruises. Check her out on facebook at www.facebook.com/KathyValentineProductions

If you want to join them on a gig trip, email Kelli at Kelli@Kelligreggtravel.com 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:

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 215th NEW and last episode for now….

Today they are starting off with a little news. Now that life is up and going and Anne is back on tour and booking gigs on cruise and Kelli is booking lots of exciting travel and they are both traveling a lot, they have decided to press pause on the podcast for awhile. They have loved these past 4 years and 4 seasons of doing the show. They have gotten to showcase so many of their incredibly talented friends PLUS meet lots of new interesting people from all different fields that they never would’ve been able to meet without this show. They also have to thank Derek and Romaine for giving them the chance to do the show and for being so supportive and helpful through the entire process.

As always they check in about their lives and update you on their big move, Jersey City restaurants, seeing Melissa Etheridge at City Winery NYC, their 9 year wedding anniversary, Vivi’s first college apartment and all that comes with that process and the generation divide between their movie choices from the 80’s.

Next they reached out to some of their all time favorite guests and asked them to send in a message about why they loved being onI Love My Wife Podcast. From Sharon Gless to Sam Harris to Miss Richfield 1981 to Sandy Bernhard to Billy Stritch, every message made them smile and they hope they make you happy too.

They have had a blast these last 4 years and have really loved getting to know so many listeners through social media, at Anne's shows and even on Kelli’s trips! Over the summer they are going to rerun some of their favorite episodes from the past. Every other week make sure to check in to hear some fantastic chats with their incredible guests. Please continue to follow them on social media to see all of Anne’s concerts and their  travels over the Summer and into the Fall. IG: @Ilovemywifepodcast FB: Ilovemywife Twitter: @ilovemywifelive 

They aren’t saying goodbye, they will just say see ya later.  They thank you for all of the love and support.  

Join Kelli and Anne for their 214th NEW episode!

They decided to do the show a little differently again today! The last few weeks have been completely over the top including 3 weeks in Europe and now back home to pack up, sign closing papers on their home and move to a new town. First they focus on the travel and how incredible the experience was to be in Italy, from Florence to Venice with R Family Vacations and Uniworld. Next they headed to London for a week and ended with Anne’s sold out concert! Finally they get honest about how stressful, exciting, sad and overwhelming the entire moving process has been.    Again they reached out to you on social media and asked what questions YOU wanted to ask Anne & Kelli and you responded! They answer all of the questions you sent through Instagram @Ilovemywifepodcast Twitter @ilovemywifelive and Facebook @ilovemywife. Hear what YOU wanted to hear!

Join Kelli and Anne for their 213th NEW episode!

First they talk about pre taping this episode because they are traveling in Italy with R Family Vacations in Florence and Venice and then heading to London for Anne’s upcoming concert on May 13th. Next they talk about Anne’s recent show in NYC and how happy she is to be back on tour. Finally they talk a little more about packing and preparing for the big move.

Their special guest is writer, performer and podcaster Amy Jo Jackson. They begin by talking about how much they loved seeing Amy Jo and former guest Natalie Joy Johnson at Joe’s Pub in their new show Doplesanger. They literally blew the roof off with their talent, humor and all around sass. It’s a must see! Next Amy Jo talks about growing up in Texas and how she found her love for acting and singing which let her to Boston Conservatory and straight to NYC. Next they chat about Amy Jo’s work as a dialect coach on shows like Kinky Boots and how they had to make a decision to balance the coaching with acting as to know usurp one with the other. Next they talk about Amy Jo’s solo shows with Musical Director Brian Nash with their most recent one being The Brass Menagerie. Amy Jo has also written an original musical called Hatchetation that is currently in development. Lastly Amy Jo talks about her podcast, "And Almost Starring", that they co-hosts with their partner. It’s all about dream casting for different movies every week. For more info on Amy Jo and to follow them and their podcast, go to www.amyjojackson.com

Join Kelli and Anne for their 212th NEW episode!

They decided to do the show a little differently today. They always have such incredible guests every week but today it’s all bout Anne & Kelli! First they talk about going through their garage and organizing their life for the move. Sorting through old photos, family china, personal memorabilia…and how they are deciding what to keep. They also talk about Anne getting booked on Celebrity Cruises again as a headline entertainer and how that all happened while they had house inspections, appraisals, and their son Blake’s move to his first apartment. Finally they reminice about how Kelli, her sister and sister-in-laws all joined Anne on the Celebrity Summit for a fun week away together.   Next they welcome back Gregg Kaminsky, co-founder of R Family Vacations, and Kelli’s business partner, to chat about what is happening in travel right now and all of the exciting LGBTQ travel they have ahead this year. They also announce the incredible lineup for 2023 including their 20th Anniversary Trip! For more info and to travel with them go to www.rfamilyvacations.com    They reached out to you on social media and asked what questions YOU wanted to ask Anne & Kelli and you responded! They answer all of the questions you sent through Instagram @Ilovemywifepodcast Twitter @ilovemywifelive and Facebook @ilovemywife. Hear what YOU wanted to hear!

Join Kelli and Anne for their 211th NEW episode!

First they talk about their continued home downsizing including going through Anne’s childhood toys and Kelli’s Ebay obsession. Next Anne talks about her show coming up on April 24th in NYC at 7pm EST. There are now online streaming tickets available so people can watch from anywhere in the country. For tickets or streaming tickets go to www.annesteele.com

Their special guest is actor, activist, writer and director David Drake. He is also the artistic director at The Provincetown Theater in Provincetown, MA. He talks about his career beginning as a child actor and earning his Equity card off-Broadway replacing Charles Busch in Vampire Lesbians of Sodom at the Provincetown Playhouse. Next he chats about becoming an Obie Award-winning playwright and per­former of The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me, in which he performed a year off-Broadway (Perry Street) before touring worldwide, and then shooting as a feature film. He next moved into a very successful directing career and eventually found his current home at The Provincetown Theater. He talks about the last 2 years of shift and change with covid restrictions in Ptown and how thrilled his he is for the upcoming season. For more info on tickets and all of the exciting shows that are coming up go to www.provincetowntheater.org

Join Kelli and Anne for their 210th NEW episode!

First they get excited about Anne heading back out on the high seas as a guest entertainer again AND her upcoming concert in NYC at Green boom 42 on April 24th! Next they talk about Kelli’s new announcement about r Family Vacations’ trips for 2023! for more info on all of this go to www.annesteele.com and www.rfamilyvacations.com Finally they talk about their continued attempts to downsize their wardrobes and appliances for the big move.

Their special guest is actor/singer Nicolas King. He has been performing professionally since the age of 4 and has appeared in multiple Broadway shows, numerous TV commercials and was Liza Minnelli’s opening act for years! He has so many incredible stories and shares many of them. He has a fantastic new album out called Act One and is heading out on tour all over the country. They end with a single from his album, What A Wonderful World, featuring Norm Lewis. For more info on Nicolas go to www.TheNicolasKing.com

Join Kelli and Anne for their 209th NEW episode!

First they talk about how happy they are that their house is finally under contract! Next they talk Oscars, seeing Company on Broadway, wordle and their new obsession with frozen white castle cheeseburgers.

Their special guest is Lisa Stockton, head coach of the Tulane women’s basketball program and is in her 28th season with the team! She has built Tulane into a winning program with victories, tournament championships and a succession of All- Americans and future professional players piling wins on top of wins. Hear her own story about growing up an elite athlete and choosing basketball to take her to Wake Forest as a player and then on to a career as a Coach. Her tenure at Tulane is truly impressive and inspiring. To find out more about Coach Stockton and Tulane Women’s Basketball, follow her on IG: @LisaDStockton

Join Kelli and Anne for their 208th NEW episode!

First they talk about how happy they are that spring is finally here. Then they talk abut their open houses and hopefully getting an accepted offer in under a week! Next they talk about their love of Thailand and Kelli’s upcoming trip in Thailand in Feb 2023. For more details on that trip go to www.rfamilyvacations.com Then Anne talks about her upcoming shows in NYC 3/24 London 5/13 Rehoboth Beach 6/20 Provincetown 7/21 Asheville, NC 8/27 and Palm Springs on 11/12. For more info go to www.annesteele.com

Their special guest is Chef Vanda Asapahu from Ayara Thai in Los Angeles, where under her leadership in May of 2019, Ayara Thai was named one of Michelin Guide California’s 2019 Bib Gourmands. Kelli and Anne met Vanda during the pandemic when they did some online Thai cooking classes with her, one of the many creative things she did to help keep her family business afloat during that difficult time. Vanda shares stories about her parents growing up in Thailand and how they moved to California to create better opportunities for their children. Their hardwork and dedication taught her to always strive to do great things including working for the UN in Thailand and finally joining the family business at Ayara Thai. She is now a Masters of Taste Culinary Master and the 2022 Host of the Master’s Of Taste food and beverage festival on April 3rd on the field at The Rose Bowl! She is the first ever female host of this event and will be celebrating with a special Thai New Year section of the event! For more info go to www.ayarathai.com

Join Kelli and Anne for their 207th NEW episode!

They start by talking about the ongoing saga of selling their house. Between the snow, the staging, the photos and the physical and emotional labor, they are ready to sell the house!! They also talk about a quick overnight to see Sandra Bernhard’s show in Westport, Ct that they turned into a fun getaway to avoid a little house drama. Finally they talk about Anne’s upcoming NY concert on April 24th at GreenRoom 42, her London show at Crazy Coqs on May 13th plus new bookings coming up soon in Rehoboth Beach, Ptown, Asheville and Palm Springs! www.annesteele.com

Their special guest is award-winning LGBTQ travel content creator and friend, Meg Ten Eyck. Meg is the CEO of Every Queer, a digital magazine for the global queer community featuring travel, culture and activism. She is a featured speaker at travel conferences around the world. Her work involves creating content, marketing campaigns, and conducting professional development training for brands working with the LGBTQ community. Meg serves on the Board of Directors of the International LGBT Travel association and on the LGBT advisory board of Belmond Hotels and Resorts with Kelli. Since starting in the LGBT travel industry, Meg has visited 60+ countries, spoken at LGBTQ conferences on five continents, published her first book, and had her content read by more than two million people. For more go to www.everyqueer.com and follow on IG @megteneyck @everyqueer

Join Kelli and Anne for their 206th NEW episode!

They start by talking about the ongoing saga of preparing their house for sale. The mental and physical exhaustion of the process in real yet they are trying to keep their eye on the prize of downsizing!

Their special guest is sommelier, winemaker and designer, Andre’ Mack. This man has literally done everything.  From a desk job at Citibank to being a sommelier at the French Laundry in Napa then to opening Per Se in New York City with Thomas Keller to winemaker in Oregon with his own Maison Noir Wines and then business owner and author. He talks about finding his passion in wine and how that has led him on so many amazing journeys including writing his part- memoir, part-wine-guide “99 Bottles: A Black Sheep’s Guide to Life-Changing Wines.” Now he and his wife have have started & Sons Hospitality Group in their neighborhood in Brooklyn which includes & Sons Ham Bar that celebrates the culture, heritage, and flavor of America’s charcuterie , & Sons Buttery their family-run neighborhood cheese and provisions shop, specializing in sustainably-produced ingredients and a boutique wine shop down the street, VyneYard, that provides a selection of wines proudly curated by André that offers character at all price points. Plus they have a breakfast taco restaurant, Mockingbird Taco, that offers memories of the tacos Andre' ate growing up in San Antonio, Chickadee Bread and they are about to open a oyster bar called King Fisher! To find out more about Andre’ check out his website www.andremack.com and follow him on Instagram at @andrehmack 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 232nd NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They are again podcasting from home.  First, they thank everyone for their support during their time of loss. After losing Kelli’s father they have been in a difficult headspace but of course life goes on and they have been trying to process their feelings while still working and traveling.

That leads to them talking about Anne’s work trip on the Oceania Insignia sailing for 11 days from New York to Montreal. It was her debut as a headliner on this brand and she talks about her shows and connecting with the guests. They also talk about hanging with the Cruise Director Carson, the booker Katie coming on board to see Anne’s show, Kelli’s weird room service voice, almost going to the wrong cruise port in NY and all of the cool ports they experienced along the way.

They talk about ending the trip in Montreal and staying for 2 extra nights to experience it for the first time! They stayed at the Warwick Le Cristal and had the most amazing corner suite with a fireplace and a giant soaker tub! They talk about their Day One and going to Old Town, Mexican food at Sabrosa, Vietnamese food for dinner at Le Red Tiger and heading to the gay Village area for karaoke at Le Normandie. Next it was Day Two and they took a Secret Food Tour that took them all over the Mile End area of Montreal with food stops at Wilensky’s for fried baloney sandwiches, St Viatur for bagels, the walk up window at Comptior for gnocchi, Poutineville for poutine with smoked meat on top and finally Café Grazie Mille for cannoli and espresso. After all of that, they ended the night with Thai food room service by the fireplace!

They also talk about being excited to head home. Kelli got her next covid booster, Anne made lists and went grocery shopping, the saw Sunset Boulevard on Broadway and LOVED it, they cooked in a lot, and had some lunches at local places including Blue Anchor in Jersey City. Next Kelli heads to Baton Rouge for some time with her Mom and then is off to Las Vegas for an annual travel conference. Anne will stay home and get the apartment decorated for Christmas and work on music for her upcoming annual Christmas show on Dec 4th at Green Room 42 in NYC. There are also LIVE STREAM tickets if you aren’t in NYC. Also don’t forget that Anne has an upcoming show in Palm Springs Nov 16th at Toucan’s Tiki Lounge! You can find all of Anne’s tour dates at www.annesteele.com 

Finally, they talk about their former podcast guests Gillian and Kim that own the Asheville Bee Charmer. They lost both of their stores during Hurricane Helene and they could definitely use some support. Their online store is still open and it’s the perfect time to grab some gifts or stocking stuffers and support a lesbian owned business. They 40 different varieties of honey, beeswax candles, body care, t-shirts and more! Check out their website and definitely check out or favorite, the firecracker honey! www.ashevillebeecharmer.com

If you want to join them on a gig trip, email Kelli at Kelli@Kelligreggtravel.com 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:

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 205th NEW episode!

They start by talking about the tragedy that is happening in the Ukraine and how they are sending their love and support to the people of Ukraine. They also talk about Chef Jose Andres and his World Central Kitchen going to the Ukraine and serving meals to refugees that are fleeing the violence there. If you would like to make a donation to help go to www.wck.org Next that talk about their neice Maggie coming to NYC to visit and all of the fun things they did with her including a piano bar, a Broadway show and a drag brunch! And how they walked so much they are realizing how out of shape they really are! Next they talk about seeing the movie Death On The Nile and how Kelli wants to plan an R Family Vacations trip on Uniworld to sail down the Nile! Finally they talk about Anne’s upcoming NY concert on April 24th at GreenRoom 42, her London show at Crazy Cows on May 13th and her new booking in Asheville, NC on Aug 27th PLUS Kelli’s upcoming trip in May to Venice on a Uniworld river cruise. For more info on either go to www.annesteele.com and www.rfamilyvacations.com

Their special guest is Kenny Kahn, the founder of Music Land Gift Foundation. Through his own journey with cancer combined with his love of music and philanthropy, he created this amazing non-profit so that patients going through the struggles of cancer do not have to do it in silence.  He has an incredible and very personal story about the power of music in the healing process. He talks about how when he was going through his treatments he noticed that so many people were going through it in silence. For him, music made the journey more bearable. His family and friends started sharing playlists with him and it meant the world to feel connected though music. This prompted a desire to work with a team of trusted family, associates and friends to find a transformative idea that uses music to help patients and caregivers through a cancer journey. That was the beginning of Music Land Gift Foundation. They have begun supplying headphones, iPads and music stations to help patients experience the healing power of music while in treatment AND they have a web app so that you can create videos, messages and playlists to send to friends and family going through treatment or recovering. For more information go to www.musiclandgiftfoundation.org

Join Kelli and Anne for their 204th NEW episode!

They start by talking about their recent trip to Asheville, NC and how much they loved it. Next they chat about how much fun it was to takeover the DNR Show last week and that it felt really good to be back in the studio after 2 years of remote podcasting from home. They also give big shoutouts to their former Producer JB and their new Producer Ajay! Finally they talk about Anne’s upcoming NY concert on April 24th at GreenRoom 42 and Kelli’s upcoming trip in May to Venice on a Uniworld river cruise. For more info on either go to www.annesteele.com and www.rfamilyvacations.com

Their special guest is Victoria James, who at the age of 21 became the youngest sommelier in the country. Known as a “wine wunderkind,” she is a leading female voice in a male-dominated field. Victoria worked her way up, through some of the most prestigious restaurants in New York City and is now the Director of Beverage and partner at Michelin-starred Cote in New York and Miami.  Plus she is the author of Wine Girl, The Obstacles, Humiliations, and Triumphs of America’s Youngest Sommelier. She talks about her book and reads an excerpt as well. She also discusses her non-profit Wine Empowered that diversifies the hospitality industry by offering tuition-free wine classes to women and people of color. She also has created a limited-edition stemware line with Lenox. To find out more about Victoria follow her on Instagram at @Victoria_James www.victoriajames.info 

Join Kelli and Anne for their 203rd NEW episode!

They start by talking about their downsizing life and the physical and mental toll it is taking on them to pare down their lives plus their new obsession with selling things on Ebay and Poshmark.

Their special guest is Tracy Walder, former CIA Counter-Terrorism Officer and FBI Agent with a new book called The Unexpected Spy. She went from sorority girl at University of S. California and went straight into the CIA at the age of 21 where her career began with the American tragedy of 9/11. She then traveled the world working in the Middle East and talks about what it was like to experience that. She then discusses her decision to leave and join the FBI as a special agent in LA. After several years there she decided to finally follow her original passion and started teaching. She also works with the non-profit Girl Security, which encourages young women to seek employment in the National Security sector and connects them with mentors that are working in the field. For more info on Tracy and to get the book go to www.TracyWalder.com and www.girlsecurity.org 

Join Kelli and Anne for their 202nd NEW episode!

They chat about pre-taping this episode today because they taking their first trip to Asheville, NC and are looking forward to seeing ladies from The Asheville Bee Charmer that were former guests on the show. They also talk about their frozen pipes and their continued annoyance with home ownership!   Their special guests are Jules Weldon and Stacey Pierce. They are truly a lovely, smart and talented couple that own an innovative outdoor gear company called OME Gear and are the inventors and creators of a new amazing product that EVERYONE needs called the Wanderr.  This 5-in-1 recreational hauler not only helps people bring everything they need outdoors, but allows them to enjoy the experience even more with multiple seating options plus so much more. Hear how they met, fell in love and eventually went into business together first with their consulting firm, A Salty Rim, and now with OME Gear. Hear about their appearance on USA Network’s America’s Big Deal and how they won the show and made a deal with Joy Mangano from QVC and HSN. These incredible women do it all! They also co-host 2 podcasts, GSD Entrepreneur and Do It In Nature AND  co-authored a children’s book called Rescued By Rio. Check out their website where you can find their podcasts, their blog, The Wanderr and all of their social media tags. www.OMEGear.com 

Join Kelli and Anne for their 201st NEW episode!

First they talk about how awesome Anne’s show was at City Vineyard in NYC and that a DNR crew showed up for the show including Romaine Patterson, her wife Iris and ILMW’s former Producer JB! It was a super fun night and big thanks everyone that trekked out in the big snowstorm!!

Their special guest today is Nate Buccieri. He is an incredible pianist, singer/songwriter, musical director and improv artist. He is a very good friend of both Anne & Kelli’s and you can tell by the ease and comfort of this chat. They talk about Nate growing up in Buffalo, NY and starting piano at the age of 7 and how that eventually led him to NYC and becoming a professional musician. From piano bars to traveling on the high seas on R family Vacations, Atlantis Events, RSVP Vacations and Brand G Vacations to touring with solo shows Anne & Nate have truly seen the world together while entertaining and you will hear some truly hilarious stories about these adventures. They also talk about their wedding and how Nate made his part in the reception extra special. Finally hear what Nate has coming up in the next year! Follow him on all socials at @nateonthekeys

They end with one of Nate’s original songs Whatever from his album Little Boy Flying. 

Join Kelli and Anne for their 200th episode!

First they talk about how excited they are to hit episode 200! They reflect on how far they have come since that first pilot episode and how the show has grown and changed. That talk about all the fantastic guests they have had and how happy they are that listeners have gotten involved and made suggestions for guests. Keep those suggestions coming!  Anne gets excited about her upcoming concert at City Vineyard in NYC on Jan 29th. For tickets go to www.annesteele.com   Their special guest today is Judy Gold. She is a comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, social advocate and coach. She was also the very first guest EVER on #ilovemywifepodcast so it seemed perfect to have her back to celebrate their 200th! Judy talks about how life has been through the pandemic and how it has made her never take performing live for granted. She talks about her book “Yes I Can Say That” and why she felt moved to write it plus her podcast “Kill Me Now” and how much she loves doing research on her upcoming guests.  She also talks about her sons getting her into Tik Tok and how she started her series “Shooting The Shit” there. Finally they talk about her upcoming tour dates and you can find them at www.judygold.com    Lastly the wrap up the show with a montage of their favorite clips over the last 4 years and 200 episodes. Thanks for sticking with them. Enjoy the laughs!

Join Kelli and Anne for their 199th NEW episode!

First they talk about having a moms night out in NYC with an overnight at Hotel Belleclaire and dinner at The Mermaid Inn. Next Kelli talks about having her shingles shot and the side effects. Next they talk about doing a TAKEOVER of the DNR Show live in the studio on Feb 17th from 5-6pm EST. Next Anne talks about her upcoming concert at City Vineyard in NYC on Jan 29th. For tickets go to www.annesteele.com and finally Kelli wraps up by talking about her upcoming LGBTQ Rivercruise charter to Venice in May. For details go to www.rfamilyvacations.com 

Their special guest today is Lauren Bucherie, Director of Music and Brand Activations for Kimpton. She manages on-property and brand-wide entertainment events strategies as well as their Corporate Social Responsibility. With over 150+ unique sonic identities within the brand, music is an integral part of the guest experience at Kimpton. She develops programs and experiences for guests that support the belief that music brings people closer together. She is also deeply involved in their Events for Good campaign which benefits their nonprofit partnerships with The Trevor Project, National Urban League and No Kid Hungry. Lauren also opens up about her relationship with her wife Brooke and their 3 month old son Asher.

Join Kelli and Anne for their 198th NEW episode!

First they talk about being guests this week on the DNR Show! Catch them being interviewed by Derek and Romaine TODAY 1/13 plus get ready for them to TAKEOVER the DNR Show live in the studio on Feb 17th from 5-6pm EST. 

Their special guest today is Darren Styles. Darren is an award-winning writer, publisher and event organizer who, for 30 years, has been running his own publishing companies producing magazines. Most significantly, he is the owner of Attitude, the UK and Europe’s biggest-selling LGBTQ lifestyle magazine, which – across print, digital, online, social and live events – is now the world’s biggest gay media brand. Most recently, he has won a license to publish Rolling Stone in the UK (the launch issue landed September 2021), where he feels the iconic popular culture magazine dedicated to music, film and current affairs has a natural second home. Darren also created the Attitude Awards, which just marked its tenth year, which honors key figures from, or allied to, the international LGBTQ community. Additionally, having raised more than £250,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Darren established the Attitude Magazine Foundation in June 2018 and has since raised a further £300,000 for LGBTQ causes. For more info: www.attitude.co.uk & www.rollingstone.co.uk & follow on Instagram @attitudemag & @rollingstoneuk

Join Kelli and Anne for their 197th NEW episode and the first on season 5!!

First they wish everyone a happy new year! Next they catch everyone up on the Christmas celebrations and how good it was to be with family again. They also review a few movies they have recently seen including West Side Story, American Underdog and The House of Gucci. Finally Anne talks about her upcoming concert at City Vineyard in NYC on Jan 29th and all of the incredible protocols they have in place including vaccination and booster required, proof of a recent negative covid test plus masking indoors at all times unless actively eating or drinking. For details go to www.annesteele.com

Their special guest today is Tom Vitale. He is a 5 time Emmy Award winning producer and director that worked on 4 Anthony Bourdain shows including A Cook’s Tour, No Reservations, The Layover and CNN’s Parts Unknown. He has now added author to his impressive bio with his new book, In The Weeds, Around the World and Behind The Scenes with Anthony Bourdain. Tom talks about what it was like to tell the story of his own life through the making of the TV shows. He began working in TV at 22 right out of college and then spent the next 16 years working side by side with Anthony Bourdain, traveling across the world and shooting in the most incredible places. He talks about how the job was all encompassing and life consuming and how it felt when it was suddenly gone after Tony’s death. Anne & Kelli truly loved this book and recommend that everyone either buy the book or listen to the audio book. It is a deeply personal and beautiful story about friendship, hard work and loss. Check it out on amazon or at www.IntheWeedsBook.com

Join Kelli and Anne for their 196th NEW episode!

First they talk about Anne’s holiday show at The Green Room 42 and how much fun it was. Next they talk about the holidays and some of their favorite family traditions. They send holidays wishes to all of the listeners and talk about returning Jan 6th with a brand new season at DNR Studios!

Their special guest today is performer, singer, actress, radio show host and author, Sandra Bernhard! She has always been a favorite entertainer of theirs from when Kelli first heard her in her show Without You I’m Nothing to when Anne first remembers her on the ground-breaking series Roseanne. Sandy talks about growing up knowing she wanted to entertain and how her career developed and changed over the years. Sandy is a true pioneer of the one woman show by bringing a completely unique and raucous mix of cabaret, stand up, rock n roll, and social comedy to the stage. She is very excited to return to Joe’s Pub with her new show Bern It Down from Dec 26th-31st, 2021 Kelli and Anne will be there on Dec 30th with their friends on their annual Sandy holiday night out! She also talks about being a part of the series Pose and why that show meant so much to her. They also chat about her show Sandyland on Radio Andy on Sirius XM. Follow Sandy on instagram @SandraGBernhard

They end with the song At Christmas by their past guest Toby Lightman!

This show was recorded Dec 16th and since then, Sandy’s holiday run of Bern It Down has been postponed due to concerns of the spread of covid at Joe’s Pub. Stay tuned for the rescheduled dates and stay safe!

Join Anne & Kelli for their 231st NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They are again podcasting from home. This is a little bit of a heavy episode because they have been through a lot this past week.

Kelli’s father Joel Safer passed away on Oct 9th. They were able to make it to Baton Rouge in time to be there when he passed unexpectedly. Anne was holding his hand when he slipped away peacefully without pain.  This is a terrible loss to the family and to Kelli’s Mother Melanie. The good thing is that all of the siblings and their husbands and wives gathered together to support each other. Also, Joel gave his wife and children an amazing gift by planning his own arrangements. It really helped the family because it is so hard to think of planning when you are grieving. Overall, they are so lucky to have an amazing family and an awesome group of friends to help support each other though all of it.

Next, they talk about losing their friend Gavin Creel. He was not only a brilliantly talented, Tony winning Broadway star and singer/songwriter, he was a kind, loving and incredibly supportive human. The world has lost a bright light that was gone way too soon at the age of 48. They will never forget the impact that Gavin made, not only on their lives, but on the world. May we all live the way he lived.

They talk about finding a new apartment in Nyack, NY, their connection to that town via family and close friends and attending a fundraiser for the 45th Anniversary for the Center for Safety and Change, and organization that supports women and children in crisis in Rockland County, NY. Their friend, and former podcast guest Steven Carroll, is the Director of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Program at the Center and invited them to purchase tickets at his table for the fundraiser. They were so glad they attended because they were able to contribute to a cause they believe in and to help support women in their new community.

They also talk about some lighter topics such as traveling to Cancun for a site visit at the Hilton All-Inclusive, family visits like dinner with their son Blake & daughter-in-law Teresa at Razza in Jersey City, driving to Delaware to take their daughter Vivi to lunch and having Anne’s musical director Will over for dinner and rehearsal for Anne’s upcoming Christmas show in NYC on Dec 4th and her show in Palm Springs on Nov 16th. They also chat about new haircuts, Instagram viral dinner options, their current TV binges, Anne’s upcoming Oceania Cruises gig and finally the upcoming election on Nov 5th! Everyone please volunteer, donate and most importantly VOTE!

You can find all of Anne’s tour dates at www.annesteele.com 

If you want to join them on a gig trip, email Kelli at Kelli@Kelligreggtravel.com 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

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 195th NEW episode!

First they talk about their recent trip on a Virgin Voyages cruise. This was their first time back on a big ship since the pandemic began and they talk about how all the protocols worked. They also talk about the new cruise line and all of the interesting and unique parts of this brand. Next they talk about their upcoming trip to Baltimore to see the Green Bay Packers play the Baltimore Ravens for their son’s birthday. Finally they promote next week’s show with special guest Sandra Bernhard!

Their special guest today is Jove Meyer. He is an award-winning event planner and designer and you cannot believe the weddings he designs. He is a frequent guest on The Rachel Ray Show and a passionate advocate for inclusivity and diversity in the events industry. He talks about growing up in California in a very religious background and how he made his way to NYC and coming out. He chats about how wedding planning started out because he helped a friend plan her wedding and it has now turned into his own massive business. He also talks about all of the challenges in the wedding industry during covid and how things are starting to get better. He also talks about how important diversity and inclusivity is to him in the events industry and how he makes his company commitment to that path with the Ally Pledge. Also hear how he became a regular on The Rachael Ray Show and what he has coming up! Check out his website www.JoveMeyerEvents.com and follow him on instagram @JoveMeyer

Join Kelli and Anne for their 194th NEW episode!

They begin by talking about their last couple of weeks and all of the shows and travel they have been doing. First they start with their trip to LA and Palm Springs including Anne’s shows at Feinstein’s at Vitello’s in LA and Toucan’s Tiki Lounge in Palm Springs. They also give a shoutout to all the friends that came to both shows PLUS several DNR listeners that came to Palm Springs! Next they headed to New Orleans for a few nights before going to Kelli’s hometown of Baton Rouge for Thanksgiving with family. Also hear about the family tradition of going to an LSU game and tailgating. They returned home to take their annual Christmas tree shopping trip and to decorate their home for the holidays. Finally Anne talks about her upcoming holiday show in NYC at The Green Room 42 on Dec 15th at 7pm. For tickets go to www.annesteele.com 

Their special guest today is Dr. Alexis Petra. She founded TransClinique in April of 2020 to give back and create a safe space for trans & non-binary individuals to receive care including hormone replacement therapy, referrals and trans life coaching all via telemedicine. As a trans woman herself, Dr Petra understands the unique needs of people that are transitioning. Alexis talks about her own journey through med school while also struggling with her own personal identity and how important family support can be for people going through their own transition. She talks about why she founded TransClinique and why services like this are so important to the community specifically for people that do not have access to services because off where they live. Telemedicine has truly changed access to this type of care. They hope you find this interview informative and supportive to those in our community that truly need these services. For more information go to www.TransClinique.com or follow on social media @TransClinique

Join Kelli and Anne for their 193rd NEW episode!

Their special guest is Larry Flick. He has been in and around the music industry for over 35 years. He has been a journalist, Senior Editor at Billboard Magazine, a feature writer for publications like Vibe and The Advocate and spent 18 years as Producer and Host at Sirius XM. He chats about growing up in the Bronx and falling in love with music during the late 70’s and early 80’s in the club scene in NYC. Hear how he finally broke into the business and became a journalist at Billboard and how that experience truly changed his life. He talks about interviewing some of the biggest stars in the music industry and how he was the first to interview people like Britney Spears and Mariah Carey. Then he talks about how he became the host of his own show at Sirius Radio and some of the incredible people he interviewed on the air from Madonna to Bono to Adele to Beyonce and beyond. After several health scares he decided to move to the UK and take a break from radio. He has since begun a new project curating #NewMusicMoves at the new social media app VERO. There is much more ahead for Larry so follow him on all socials at @LarryFlick

Join Kelli and Anne for their 192nd NEW episode!

First Kelli and Anne chat about going to their first Broadway show after almost 2 years and seeing Mrs. Doubtfire with Anne’s Mom. Next they talk about Adele’s concert on CBS and her interview with Oprah and how much they loved it and her! Finally Anne talks about her anxiety about being behind on Christmas shopping especially with all of the shipping delays that are currently happening in the US.

Their special guest is Suede. She is an incredible singer, musician, recording artist and all around entertainer and has been touring for over three decades. She is known for her powerful stage presence and her immense joy for being on stage and is an icon in the LGBT community. She chats about knowing as a small child that she wanted to make music her career and through hard work she made her dreams come true. From studying music in college, to hitting the bar scene and touring, to starting her own record label and recording several albums, to opening for people like Janis Ian and Joan Rivers and playing major venues all across the US and abroad, Suede has created a huge and loyal fan base. Hear about all of her upcoming tour dates and where you can find her music by following her on Facebook and YouTube @SuedeWave They end the show with Suede’s “I Like To Lead When I Dance”.

  Join Kelli and Anne for their 191st NEW episode!   First Kelli and Anne chat about getting their Covid-19 boosters and how good it feels to travel again. Anne talks about her upcoming shows in LA on Nov 18th, Palm Springs on Nov 20th, NYC on Dec 15th, Dallas on Jan 13th and back to NYC on Jan 29th. For all tour dates and ticket links go to www.annesteele.com They also get excited about going to Louisiana for Thanksgiving and spending some time eating lots of food in New Orleans.   Their special guest is Tracy Young. She is a GRAMMY Award-Winning Music Producer, DJ, Remixer, Composer, and Owner of the indie label, Ferosh Records. Tracy has "Officially Remixed" for over 100+ musical artists, including 14 exclusively for Madonna. Notably, she has racked up over 60 #1 U.S. Billboard Dance Club Chart hits since 2000. She recently released her remix of KD Lang’s “Constant Craving”.  It’s the first official remix of the song ever. She chats about how she got started in the music industry, what it was like to be in this business as a woman and what it felt like to win a Grammy. Find out more about Tracy at www.TracyYoung.com   

Join Kelli and Anne for their 190th NEW episode!   This is a very different kind of episode. They have been thinking a lot about being in their 4th season and approaching their 200th episode and trying to step more out of the box. They realized that they have never really told their own stories on the show. They focus a lot on their fabulous guests and hearing their stories and they thought maybe it would be fun to interview each other!   Hear about Anne growing up in Indiana and how she was shaped by her Mom to follow her dreams from college, to Nashville to NYC to touring the world with her own music. Also hear about her upcoming tour and what she dreams for the future. See her LIVE and DL or stream her music via her website at www.annesteele.com    Next hear about Kelli growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and how growing up as a ballet dancer actually gave her a view of the world that would be more accepting of her knowing, even in grade school, that she was gay. Also hear how her career developed and led to her he launching R Family vacations with her business partner Gregg Kaminsky. Find out more about their unpoming trips at www.rfamilyvacations.com 

Plus they have a special surprise. One of their former guests, violinist and singer Edmund Bagnell, just released a new EP called The Road, and they play a track from the EP at the end of the show!

Join Kelli and Anne for their 189th NEW episode!

First Kelli and Anne catch you up on what they have been up to these last couple of weeks including heading to London for Anne’s concerts plus lots of fun dinners, bars and an amazing hotel. Next they talk about the Green Bay Packers season so far plus their son decorating their house for Halloween while they were away.

Their special guest today is actress Sharon Gless. We all know Sharon for starring on iconic TV shows like Cagney & Lacey, Queer As Folk and Burn Notice but she has now added author to her repertoire with her new memoir, Apparently There Were Complaints. Hear all about how she began the process of writing this memoir and how she feels about revealing hard truths through humor and honesty. Sharon shares a passage from the book and talks about what she hopes people will take from reading her story. Also hear about the process of recording the audio book and how it was harder than she expected to speak some of her own story. Apparently There Were Complaints is available for pre-sale but is officially released on Dec 7th. Go to www.SharonGless.com for book tour dates and to find out where to get the book & audio book!

Join Kelli and Anne for their 188th NEW episode!

Today is another special show! They decided to check in with 3 more previous guests and hear all the exciting things that are happening for them!

First they welcome back singer Tori Scott. She chats about taking an incredible weight loss journey during the past year and truly changing her life and her health. She also took an unprecedented break from social media to rest and reset and figure out what she really wanted. She has made a big decision and is moving to London and beginning a UK Tour! Her new show, Welcome To The After Party, starts touring Oct 21st. Follow her on Instagram @ItsToriScott for future UK tour dates!

Next they welcome back the fabulous Susie Mosher. She talks about how lucky she was to spend her last year and a half with her wife Hope and their new son, Hudson. Being home and quarantining with her new family was a gift. The greatest news is that her show, The Line Up, is back at Birdland in NYC every Tuesday night! She chats about how she finds all the incredible performers that makeup a brand new show every week and how she creates her NEW opening number on the spot in front of the live audience. For tickets and more info follow Susie on instagram @SusieMosher and go to www.BirdlandJazz.com for tickets!

Finally they welcome back singer/songwriter Eric Michael Krop. First they chat about his decision to leave LA and move to Whitefish, Montana with his husband Andrew and how much they love it. They also chat about how much he has learned about producing and vocal arranging and how that has led to his new EP that will come out this December. He is giving us all a sneak preview of his single, Print Money. Follow Eric on Instagram @EricMKrop for announcements on release dates and new music videos coming soon!

Join Kelli and Anne for their 187th NEW episode!

Today is a special show! They decided to check in with 3 previous guests and hear all the exciting things that are happening for them!

First they welcome singer/songwriter Shane Stevens. They are so excited for Shane and his HUGE songwriting success with the new hit Fancy Like by Walker Hayes. Hear how they collaborated on this platinum hit with it rocketing to Number 1 on the country and pop charts, going Tik Tok viral and even becoming an Applebees commercial. They chat about how it feels to be at the top of his game and what comes next. Follow Shane on instagram at @ShaneStevensMusic   Next they welcome Comedian Jen Kober. They chat about Jen performing on an R Family Vacations trip to Wonder Valley and how much fun they had. Then they talk about her role on the new season of American Horror Story: Double Feature and how the show scares both Jen and Kelli. Finally hear about Jen getting back on the road playing comedy clubs, colleges and gay resorts. Go to www.JenKober.com for future tour dates!   Finally they welcome singer/ actress Natalie Joy Johnson. They chat about Natalie’s online shows over the past year and a half and the excitement of finally being back performing in a live venue. Hear all about her new residency at the new NYC Club The Q every Saturday at 7pm with Brian Nash and her band. Follow her on Instagram at @njjisrelentless and download her single "Get Into It… Queen” that they play at the end of the show.

Join Kelli and Anne for their 186th NEW episode!

Their special guest today is Author Leslie Cohen with her newly released memoir, The Audacity Of A Kiss: Love, Art and Liberation. She has an incredibly interesting life and it is beautifully written about in this new book. Leslie has been a museum curator, a nightclub owner and promoter, a limousine driver, and a lawyer, as well as a writer whose work has appeared in such publications as Curve and The New York Times Style Magazine. In the book she takes the reader on her journey through all of these different times in her life all while the world was changing and very complicated to live as a gay man or lesbian. In 1976 Leslie and 3 close friends opened the groundbreaking women’s club Sahara. She chats about what that time was like and how it has changed for her over time. She also talks about her lifelong love affair with her wife Beth and how they were chosen as models for the iconic Gay Liberation sculpture created by artist George Segal that is now in Christopher Park in the West Village. She talks about why she decided to tell her story and what she hopes people take away from the book. For more information about Leslie and to purchase the book, go to www.Leslie-Cohen.com 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 230th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast where they are finally back podcasting from HOME!

First, they catch you up on their last week on board Atlas Ocean Voyages from Nice to Palma de Mallorca which included a killer beach club in Eze, France, charcuterie shopping in Toulon, France and lunch in an amazing square in Marseilles. Then on to Spain starting in Barcelona at on Irish Pub and then a hookah bar and restaurant that supports the deaf community with an amazing hiring policy. Then on to Mahon in Mallorca, Spain and their favorite Restaurant Chef Montes where they have the best veggie paella and a super amazing waitress that always remembers Anne the singer! Also hear about rockstar Chef Viet Pham joining the trip with brilliant cooking demos and even better food that they were able to taste.

Next, they chat about the journey home via London and Heathrow Airport with a night layover at the Sofitel that is actually in the Terminal! They talk travel clothes, the Delta One experience and the construction at JFK that is causing major issues with transportation.

They talk about how it finally feels to be home and what their rituals are that make them feel at home. Anne loves to unpack immediately and do laundry, grocery shop and make lots of lists. Kelli feels better when she gets back to the gym. They have to fit in Dr appointments and all of their vaccines so they can continue to travel and stay healthy. They also catch you up on their day in Nyack taking Anne’s Mom to lunch, seeing apartments, hanging with their besties Jon and Steve, and getting new Kamala hats from Sniff A Pickle. They also talk about their big gay brunch and the Green Bay Packers loss.

Lastly, they update you on the TV shows they have watched including Inside Man, The Perfect Couple, Monsters, SNL with Jean Smart and many more. Plus shows they are looking forward to like the new season on Heartstopper, The Diplomat, Somebody Somewhere, The Great British Baking Show and Drag Race UK.

Anne again talks about the idea of Gig Trips. You can find all of her tour dates at www.annesteele.com 

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

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 185th NEW episode!

Their special guest today is Brian Nash. He is an award-winning pianist, singer, Musical Director, orchestrator and producer. Anne has known Brian for many years through their work in piano bars plus he also played on R Family Vacations charter cruises for years.  Hear about how Brian always knew he wanted to perform even as a child, studied opera at Boston Conservatory and eventually made his way to NYC. He became a fixture in the NYC piano bar scene and worked with some of the greats in theater, cabaret, jazz and pop music and beyond. He is now the Musical Director at Atlantis Events and has worked with stars like Jennifer Holiday, Deborah Cox, Andy Bell (Erasure), Ana Gasteyer, Kathy Najimy and more. He released a solo album titled Forever/After and can be found on iTunes. For more info about Brian go to www.BrianJNash.com and follow him on social media @BrianJNash 

Join Kelli and Anne for their 184th NEW episode!   First Kelli and Anne catch you up on what they have been up to these last couple of weeks including seeing Sandra Bernhard live at City Winery NYC, starting the keto diet again, deciding when to do their Fall clothing change out, football season beginning and their loyalty to LSU and The Green Bay Packers, Kelli and her anxiety about going to the dentist and finally the new books they are reading including The Wine Girl by Victoria James and The Audacity Of A Kiss by Leslie Cohen.

Their special guest today is author Susan Gayle. She has written her first novel, The Caves Of San Pietro. The book is a personal and beautifully written WWII story that dives deeply into the world of war, family, and the humanity that occurs during challenging times. Susan talks about the inspiration for this story, how she found the source materials when going through family heirlooms and what she hopes people will take away from looking back at the past. She talks about her process in writing the book and her plans to begin another novel. For information about where to meet the Author or to purchase the book go to www.Susan-Gayle.com or on Amazon.

Join Kelli and Anne for their 183rd NEW episode!

Their special guest today is Judy Dlugacz, the President and Founder of Olivia Travels, the premier travel company for the lesbian community. Judy talks about growing up, coming out and becoming a feminist activist in college and beyond. Next she chats about beginning Olivia Records and truly changing the landscape of women’s music through over 40 albums released and sold-out concerts across the country. She then pivoted to producing concerts at sea via Olivia Travels. Now, 30 years later, she has hosted over 300,000 women on vacations and has traveled all over the world with her fantastic brand made just for women to gather together and become a community. She talks about the last 18 months and how Olivia has been able to survive and start launching trips again! She also talks about her political activism with her partner Claire and their involvement in the Democratic Party plus her more personal side with their adoption of 2 older children from Colombia and how that has changed their family. For more info about upcoming travel go to www.Olivia.com and follow them on socials @OliviaTravel 

Join Kelli and Anne for their 182nd NEW episode!

They begin this episode by talking about moving their youngest daughter into college to begin her Freshman year. The day was filled with excitement and tears only in private. They are so excited for this next chapter in her life. 

Their special guest today is Scott Nevins. He in an award-winning TV Personality, Host, and one of the breakout stars of Bravo's "The People's Couch". They have known Scott for many years and have always been impressed by his ability to do anything he sets his mind to. He chats about growing up in Queens, NY and always loving Broadway. He was lucky to have an amazing Aunt Grace who would take him to the theater starting at age 4 and always encouraged his love for the arts. Hear how he began producing and directing shows and then launched his own extremely popular series, Scott Nevins Presents at Therapy Bar in NYC where he hosted some of the biggest stars on Broadway, TV and beyond. Next hear how he moved to LA to pursue TV and Film and suddenly became the beginning of the cast of the wildly successful Bravo TV show, The People’s Couch. He then shifted to pundit work on CNN representing the LGBTQ+ community. He has also been fundraising for organizations that support our community through his annual holiday fundraisers called Sparkle. To find out what is next for Scott go to his website www.ScottNevins.com and follow his on socials @ScottNevins