Episodes

  • EP 233 Anne & Kelli hit the road again including road tripping across the desert!
    Nov 22 2024
    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: IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel FB: ilovemywife theRealAnneSteele KelliGreggTravel
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • EP 232 Anne & Kelli talk cruising again, visiting Montreal & being home
    Nov 8 2024

    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:

    IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel

    FB: ilovemywife theRealAnneSteele KelliGreggTravel

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • EP 231 Kelli & Anne talk about loss and how to keep going through it all
    Oct 18 2024

    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

    FB: ilovemywife theRealAnneSteele KelliGreggTravel

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    1 hr
  • EP 230 Anne & Kelli catch you up on their travels from Nice to Barcelona to London and now finally HOME!
    Oct 4 2024

    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

    As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:

    IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel

    FB: ilovemywife theRealAnneSteele KelliGreggTravel

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • EP 229 Kelli & Anne remote podcast from Monte Carlo, Monaco about their wild travels & all that happens behind the scenes
    Sep 20 2024

    Join Anne & Kelli for their 229th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast where they are podcasting from Monte Carlo, Monaco!

    First, they talk about sailing on Atlas Ocean Voyages aboard The World Traveller and that Anne is there headline performing for 3 weeks sailing from Malta to Civitavecchia to Nice to Palma de Mallorca via lots of other places along the way.

    Hear about the drama too like Kelli slicing her finger open on a wine glass stem, Anne falling on the way into a supermarket in Livorno, show day food hacks, boating in Capri, shopping, amazing meals and beach clubs, conversations overheard by Kelli when she has solo meals on Anne’s show days and so much more!

    Next, the discuss long-term travel issues like how to stretch pedicures, haircuts and roots growing in, making a wardrobe stretch and Anne’s travel stomach issues. Plus missing the Presidential Debate and having to watch recaps instead and missing the beginning of the NFL season too.

    Wanna see Anne LIVE? 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

    As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:

    IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel

    FB: ilovemywife theRealAnneSteele KelliGreggTravel

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • EP 228 EP 228 Anne and Kelli podcast from Taormina, Sicily and fill you in on their crazy travels and so much more!
    Sep 6 2024

    Join Anne & Kelli for their 228th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast where they are podcasting from Taormina, Sicily!

    First, the catch you up on the week at home before they left for this trip. From brunches with good friends to lunch with Anne’s Mom and dinner with the newlyweds, their son Blake and his new wife Teresa, post mini-moon.

    Next, they talk about how much they enjoyed hosting their Thailand tour guide Thippie for her first trip to the United States. They talk about how they were so happy to show her NYC because she shared her beautiful country with them. Also, how it feels to suddenly feel like a tourist again in the city they have lived in and around for the past 27 years.

    Next, hear about the beginning of Anne’s work trip to perform on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller mega yacht for 22 nights. From flying separately and on different days to the new Delta One Lounge experience at JFK to boarding the beautiful ship in Malta to the first few ports and Anne’s first show.

    Don’t forget to check out all of Anne’s 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

    As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:

    IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel

    FB: ilovemywife theRealAnneSteele KelliGreggTravel

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    1 hr
  • EP 227 Kelli and Anne chat about the big wedding weekend, Atlantic City, the DNC & so much more
    Aug 23 2024

    Join Anne & Kelli for their 227th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast where they are again podcasting from HOME! This podcast is super exciting because they fill you in on the details of their son Blake’s wedding to his new bride Teresa!

    First, Kelli talks about her solo trip to Stockholm as part of a Stockholm LGBT fam trip to explore all parts of beautiful Stockholm. It also happened to be Stockholm Pride so that was an amazing experience too!

    Anne talks about staying home and enjoying watching the Olympics and hanging with friends. When Kelli returned home, they continued to enjoy some downtime by cooking in and also exploring more of Jersey City and Hoboken.

    Next, they get to the big wedding weekend. Starting with a rehearsal dinner, the wedding morning filled with mimosas, matching pajama sets, hair and makeup and lots of photos it was fun for all. Next was the very emotional ceremony. The kids’ childhood nanny Geraldine was the officiant all while their son Blake was super emotional and got everyone crying. After Blake and Teresa were married, they all hurried downstairs for lots of pictures all while the cocktail party was in full swing. The two of them asked Anne to sing her original song Timeless for their first dance and that was another extremely emotional moment. Kelli and Blake had their mother/ son dance to Edelweiss and then they all had dinner and danced the night away. All in all, it was a beautiful evening and they are so happy to welcome Teresa to their family!

    Following the wedding, Kelli & Anne joined Kelli’s siblings, husbands & wives and her parents for a short weekend getaway to Atlantic City to celebrate her mom’s 80th birthday. Hear all about the fun few days that included fabulous meals and a very interesting show.

    They also get super excited about the Democratic National Convention and remind everyone that even though there is a lot of excitement right now about Kamala Harris, we can’t relax. We need to get everyone to VOTE, volunteer and donate!

    Anne again talks about the idea of Gig Trips. It’s the best way to combine what she does, concerts in different cities or ships, and what Kelli does, TRAVEL. They will plan a weekend trip in different places so you can join them. It starts with Palm Springs (weekend of Nov 15th-17th) with Anne’s concert at Toucan’s Tiki Lounge on Nov 16th. Next is NYC at Christmastime with Anne’s holiday concert at Green Room 42 on Wed, Dec 4th (Kelli already has a hotel block secured for those days that follow). Then in 2025 they go to sea starting with Anne headlining on the Celebrity Silhouette from NJ to Bermuda from June 1st-8th. Then join them while Anne headlines on an Atlas Ocean Voyages mega yacht from July 30th-Aug 8th. They are sailing from Stockholm to Copenhagen with stops in Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany and Denmark! 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

    As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:

    IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel

    FB: ilovemywife theRealAnneSteele KelliGreggTravel

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    57 mins
  • EP 226 Kelli and Anne chat about their adventures at home in Jersey City
    Aug 2 2024

    Join Anne & Kelli for their 226th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast where they are podcasting from HOME! The first thing they talk about is how excited that are that VP Kamala Harris is officially running for President! They also encourage everyone to donate to the campaign or volunteer and to VOTE!

    Next, they talk about their time at home that has included lots of cooking (including some viral recipes), dog sitting their daughter’s dog Ziggy, Kelli wearing her hearing aids again and cleaning out their closets. They also talk about some new documentaries they have watched that they loved including Cyndi Lauper’s doc Let the Canary Sing on Paramount +, Simone Biles’ doc Rising on Netflix, Melissa Etheridge’s doc I’m Not Broken on Paramount + and finally Gene Wilder’s doc Remembering Gene Wilder on Netflix. They highly recommend all of them! They also talk about 2 TV shows they binged including The Bear Season 3 and Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Amazon Prime.

    They also talk about how important it is to them to see their friends and family as much as possible when they are home. That included and big gay brunch with friends, a Louisiana themes brunch at File in Tribeca with their son Blake and fiancé Teresa and finally a couple date night with long-time friends Heidi and David.

    Next, they talk about their Thailand tour guide Thippie coming to the USA for the first time ever at the end of August. They have a fabulous trip planned for her that includes the Hamptons, a big NYC trip, then off to Washington DC and finally heading to Myrtle Beach. She is staying with many of the people that went to Thailand with Kelli’s company and all love Thippie. It should be a wonderful trip!

    They talk about Calvin’s chicken salad from Baton Rouge going viral thanks to Bethanny Frankel on TikTok and wedding prep that included dress fittings and jewelry shopping. They also get really excited about the Olympics and Celine Dion’s incredible performance at the Opening ceremonies. Next Anne talks about their trip to Rehoboth Beach, DE for Anne’s concert at Blue Moon and Kelli talks about her upcoming solo trip to Stockholm.

    Anne introduces their new idea of Gig Trips. It’s the best way to combine what she does, concerts in different cities or ships, and what Kelli does, TRAVEL. They will plan a weekend trip in different places so you can join them. It starts with Palm Springs (weekend of Nov 15th-17th) with Anne’s concert at Toucan’s Tiki Lounge on Nov 16th. Next is NYC at Christmastime with Anne’s holiday concert at Green Room 42 on Wed, Dec 4th (Kelli already has a hotel block secured for those days that follow). Then in 2025 they go to sea starting with Anne headlining on the Celebrity Silhouette from NJ to Bermuda from June 1st-8th. Then join them while Anne headlines on an Atlas Ocean Voyages mega yacht from July 30th-Aug 8th. They are sailing from Stockholm to Copenhagen with stops in Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany and Denmark! 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

    As always you can stream on the DNR Studios app or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts for free! Follow them on socials here:

    IG: @ilovemywifepodcast @theannesteele @kcarpenter123 @kelligreggtravel

    FB: ilovemywife theRealAnneSteele KelliGreggTravel

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    1 hr and 2 mins