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Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best

It’s me, your friend Busy Philipps! My creative partner Caissie St. Onge & I love making things that we believe people need & will love & we’ve had so many plans. We had plans to do a TV show that would shake up late night! And we think it kinda did! For six months. We adored our genius, scrappy creative team at “Busy Tonight” as much as we loved our audience, so when we broke the news that we’d been canceled, we vowed to get back up & make even bigger plans to invent a whole new way of doing things in the entertainment biz, to reunite our beautiful staff & change the game for everyone! An entertainment Utopia! And we were so close, then…the world changed. Now those plans are, at the very least, on hold. So, we’ve shifted gears, like everyone has had to, & with our friends, we’re just doing our best, taking it slow & talking to fascinating friends about how *they* are doing *their* best. They’ll tell us all about those times in their lives when a setback actually led to the right thing. Maybe it was a job that didn’t pan out, but opened the door to an even more perfect one, or maybe it’s how they studied for years to do the thing they thought was their calling, only to fall into something else that felt like kismet. The thing is, we want to share those moments because right now EVERYBODY is having one of those moments. Maybe we’ll all learn something life-changing or maybe we’ll just have a conversation where we break down in tears, then laugh at ourselves for crying. Whatever happens, we can assure you, Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best!

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Michael R. Jackson “A Strange Loop” Jun 12, 2024

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This week, Busy and Caissie are still playing catch up in their lives. Caissie’s still recovering from an ear infection, Busy has invested in a lower-sugar candy company, snd they share a story about something horrifying that happened in Emily BB’s bed! THEN! It finally happens! Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Michael R. Jackson drops by the pod to talk about his incredible musical “A Strange Loop” and Caissie reveals who was sitting in front of her at the theater on opening night in LA. You’re not gonna believe it!
SPONSORS:
http://Shopbeam.com/BUSY CODE: BUSY for up to 40% off Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, the bedtime hot cocoa mix that helps you sleep
http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning products
http://BollandBranch.com CODE: BUSY for 15% off your first order of super soft, luxurious 100% organic cotton sheets. Some exclusions apply. See site for details.
http://Wildgrain.com/BUSY PROMO CODE: BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!
http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapy
http://AthenaClub.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for 20% off your first purchase of Athena Club’s award-winning razors and body products.
Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

Lizz Winstead “Meats and Worms and Abortion” Jun 05, 2024

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This week, Caissie has moved out of Casa Kismet and back home to LA, after a brief stop in Texas, and Busy is experiencing post-strep-throat-induced euphoria. Then, co-creator of The Daily Show and co-founder of Air America, comedian and activist, Lizz Winstead, stops by to talk about the work her organization Abortion Access Front has been doing since long before Roe was reversed. A documentary about their efforts No One Asked You, just premiered.
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Chelsea Devantez, “Future Tripping?” May 29, 2024

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This week, Busy’s and Caissie’s friend, the host of the Glamorous Trash podcast, Chelsea Devantez, stops by to talk about her new memoir, “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going to Anyway)” where she covers what it’s like to be donor conceived and diagnosed with CPTSD. And after revisiting the many traumas they have all faced, they all take a minute to try to figure out what’s going on with Ben Affleck and J Lo. Plus, Busy went on a good date and it’s the last week of taping for Busy This Week…for now, and Caissie is wondering how she’ll transition back to regular life!
SPONSORS:
http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any order
http://Shopbeam.com/BUSY CODE: BUSY for up to 40% off Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, the bedtime hot cocoa mix that helps you sleep
http://MagicSpoon.com/BUSY to save $5 off your order of high protein, 0g sugar, keto friendly, gluten-free, grain-free and soy free super fun breakfast cereals that will make you feel like a kid again!
http://Zocdoc.com/DOINGHERBEST, sign up for FREE & book an appointment with a top rated doctor
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Gemini Season May 22, 2024

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This week, Busy and Caissie have to keep it tight because they’re in the midst of shooting episodes of Busy This Week for QVC+, and they are…busy this week! But they had to make time to talk about tiredness, trials, tribulations…and turds. Among other things!
SPONSORS:
http://MagicSpoon.com/BUSY to save $5 off your order of high protein, 0g sugar, keto friendly, gluten-free, grain-free and soy free super fun breakfast cereals that will make you feel like a kid again!
http://Songfinch.com/Busy to create an original, radio-quality, personalized song recorded and produced by an actual musician in 4 to 7 days, which you can then add to Spotify free, a $50 value, so your recipient can listen anytime!
http://Ritual.com/busy for 20% off your first month of plant-based Ritual Essential Daily Protein Shake.
http://AthenaClub.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for 20% off your first purchase of Athena Club’s award-winning razors and body products.
http://HelixSleep.com/BEST CODE: HELIXPARTNER20 for 30% off all mattress orders. This is their best offer ever and will not last!
http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST CODE: BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy products for mind-blowing sex.
Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

Dylan Mulvaney “Ratastrophe” May 15, 2024

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This week had a lot of highs and lows. Busy finally got to meet Oprah! Busy cursed in front of Oprah and millions of people watching. Caissie caught a mouse in Busy’s apartment that turned out to be something else. They have a new show coming out tonight on QVC+ with Kenan Thompson as the guest! But the highest of the high was getting to chat with the charming and talented Dylan Mulvaney about what it’s like to find yourself in the middle of the debate over trans rights, and beer, and finding your creative voice amidst the noise.
SPONSORS:
http://Wildgrain.com/BUSY PROMO CODE: BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!
http://Fatty15.com/BUSY for 15% off your 90-day subscription starter kit of essential fatty acid C15, to strengthen cells, improve mitochondrial function and protect against free radicals for better long-term metabolic, liver and heart health.
http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapy
http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning products
http://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 10% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!
http://BollandBranch.com CODE: BUSY for 15% off your first order of super soft, luxurious 100% organic cotton sheets. Some exclusions apply. See site for details.
Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

“Too Busy to Think of a Title!” May 08, 2024

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Title: Carrie Preston “Too Busy to Think of a Title!”
This week, Busy and Caissie are so excited that their long awaited return to late night TV is finally premiering on QVC+ TONIGHT! But, holy smokes are they busy. They talk about driving to Pennsylvania to appear live on QVC to promote the show and almost didn’t make it and how getting to walk the halls of QVC felt like winning a Golden Ticket into the chocolate factory. Then, the incomparable Emmy Award-winning Carrie Preston drops by to talk about her roles in True Blood, Claws, and how an appearance on The Good Wife eventually turned into her own starring role in her new show Elsbeth on CBS! And what it’s like being married to the star of another iconic show, Michael Emerson, from Lost!
SPONSORS:
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http://Blissy.com/BUSYPOD CODE: BUSYPOD for 30% off your order of washable, hypoallergenic and luxurious 100% Mulberry silk award-winning pillowcases, self-care for your skin and hair!
http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitamins!
http://LolaVie.com CODE: BEST for 15% off your entire order of award-winning hair care that is Jennifer Anniston approved! (Note: One promo code per order, offers cannot be combined.)
http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any order
http://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for 15% off all Lume products in your first order, including the Lume Starter Pack which has a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice for an additional 15% off. That’s better than a 40% savings!
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Inked Apr 26, 2024

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Do you love dog-barking ASMR? This week, Busy is in Los Angeles at Emily BB’s house with her dog, Alfie. Caissie is staying in New York at Casa Kismet, and in her husband’s mind, she and Busy are living together like Laverne & Shirley. Find out what happened to some couture clothing Busy was about to borrow from some stylists and how the first taping of Busy This Week went for QVC+! Plus, an honest discussion about frustrations they’re feeling at the state of the world.
SPONSORS:
Songfinch.com/Busy to create an original, radio-quality, personalized song recorded and produced by an actual musician in 4 to 7 days, which you can then add to Spotify free, a $50 value, so your recipient can listen anytime!
AthenaClub.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for 20% off your first purchase of Athena Club’s award-winning razors and body products
ForiaWellness.com/BEST CODE: BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy products for mind-blowing sex
Zocdoc.com/DOINGHERBEST, sign up for FREE & book an appointment with a top rated doctor
Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century!
Fatty15.com/BUSY for 15% off your 90-day subscription starter kit of essential fatty acid C15, to strengthen cells, improve mitochondrial function and protect against free radicals for better long-term metabolic, liver and heart health.
Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

Busy This Week! Literally! Apr 17, 2024

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This week, Caissie went to Retta’s Pink Party in LA, then stayed up all night to catch an early flight to NYC where she landed, ran to Casa Kismet, threw on a sparkly jumpsuit and rushed to the Writers’ Guild of America Awards where Busy was presenting. Find out who Busy spoke to at the event that had her losing her mind. And find out who she was too star struck to talk to, but who also made her lose her mind again later in her Instagram comments. And hear how Caissie’s doing, being back in the Big Apple for the next few weeks while she and Busy make their late night show Busy This Week for QVC+, premiering May 8th. Beeteedubs, Busy is actually so busy that she’s declared she no longer has time for BS, and drops a couple radical honesty bombs you won’t want to miss.
SPONSORS:
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http://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!
http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any order
http://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snacks
http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapy
http://BollandBranch.com CODE: BUSY for 15% off your first order of super soft, luxurious 100% organic cotton sheets. Some exclusions apply. See site for details.
Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

Sara Bareilles “I Deserve Comfortable Pants” Apr 10, 2024

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This week, Busy’s Girls5Eva co-star and friend Sara Bareilles is back to talk about what it’s like to try to write songs when you’re not sure what you have to say. She tells us what’s next for her (hint: one thing is musical, another thing is matrimonial) and why we all deserve comfortable pants.
SPONSORS:
http://AthenaClub.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for 20% off your first purchase of Athena Club’s award-winning razors and body products
http://Wildgrain.com/BUSY PROMO CODE: BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!
http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning products
http://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first innovative and chic luggage purchase
http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitamins!
http://Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century!
Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

John Early Apr 03, 2024

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This week, Busy is back in New York City and as she and Caissie reflect on the horrific killing of 7 foreign aid workers with World Central Kitchen in Gaza, Caissie attempts to articulate her mounting frustration with the social media discourse, as Busy advocates seeking out actionable items above all else. Then, everyone’s day gets brighter when comedian, actor, writer and producer, John Early, from Search Party, The Afterparty, At Home with Amy Sedaris and the new season of Girls5Eva plus much more, joins the women to talk about his hilarious upcoming movie, “Stress Positions” (opens April 19th) and the time Taylor Swift just personally texted him and asked him to appear in the music video for her song Antihero.
SPONSORS:
http://Blissy.com/BUSYPOD CODE: BUSYPOD for 30% off your order of washable, hypoallergenic and luxurious 100% Mulberry silk award-winning pillowcases, self-care for your skin and hair!
http://Fatty15.com/BUSY for 15% off your 90-day subscription starter kit of essential fatty acid C15, to strengthen cells, improve mitochondrial function and protect against free radicals for better long-term metabolic, liver and heart health.
http://HoneyLove.com/BEST20 CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwear.
http://ASPCAPetInsurance.com/Busy to explore customizable accident & illness plans for your pet
http://LolaVie.com CODE: BEST for 15% off your entire order of award-winning hair care that is Jennifer Anniston approved! (Note: One promo code per order, offers cannot be combined.)
http://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for $5 off your Lume Starter Pack including a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice. That’s better than a 40% savings!
Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

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