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EP 206: Andre' Mack, sommelier, winemaker and designer talks about his passion for wine and his growing business & Sons Hospitality Group in Brooklyn, NY Mar 10, 2022

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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

EP 205: Kenny Kahn, founder of Music Land Gift Foundation, talks about how through his own cancer journey he found a way to give others the gift of music Mar 03, 2022

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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

EP 204: Sommelier Victoria James chats about her book, Wine Girl, and her Michelin-starred restaurant Cote in NYC and Miami Feb 24, 2022

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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

EP 203: Tracy Walder, former CIA Counter-Terrorism Officer and FBI Agent, chats about her new book, The Unexpected Spy Feb 17, 2022

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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

EP 202: Married couple Jules Weldon & Stacey Pierce talk about their innovative outdoor gear company OME Gear, their product The Wanderr & what it's like to live AND work together! Feb 10, 2022

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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

EP 201: Nate Buccieri, award-winning pianist, singer/songwriter and musical director chats dishes funny stories about touring the world with Anne & Kelli and so much more! Feb 03, 2022

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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.

EP 200: Judy Gold, comedian/actor/writer, helps celebrate Episode 200 of #ilovemywifepodcast Jan 27, 2022

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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!

EP 199: Lauren Bucherie, Director of Music and Brand Activations for Kimpton, talks about her job creating unique music experiences for guests Jan 20, 2022

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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.

EP 198: Darren Styles, owner of Attitude Magazine, the UK & Europe's biggest-selling LGBTQ lifestyle magazine chats about his new project, Rolling Stone UK Jan 13, 2022

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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

EP 197: 5 time Emmy Award winning producer & director Tom Vitale, talks about his new book In The Weeds: Around the World and Behind The Scenes with Anthony Bourdain Jan 06, 2022

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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

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