Band Wives

Jun 19 2024 83 ep. 44 mins 18

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We’re Misha Lazzara and Chondra Sanchez—writers, moms, globetrotters, household managers, and we also happened to be married to Rock and Roll. Join us and a band-partner guest as we sit down for a raw, fun, friendly and sometimes "emo"-tional glimpse into what life is like juggling big dreams, little humans, tour bus life and a partner who hits the road. If you’re looking for connection, community and encouragement—you’re in the right place.

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Band Wives Episode 84: Richard Wolf: Season 3 Finale with Band Astrologer, Wolf Intuitive

Jun 19 2024 71 mins

The Wives are wrapping up Season 3 with a very special guest and astrologer to musicians, entertainers and their families, Richard Wolf. From pinpointing best times for contracts, merch creation and writing, learning moon + rising signs to spotting signs your relationship has come to an end, and looking to the stars to determine whether the burnout is real, the Wives are digging de

Band Wives Episode 83: Minisode on NYC Weekend + Secret Writing Projects

May 30 2024 16 mins

In a month gone wild, the Wives are back to talk about the insanity of May, their big fancy night out, breaking cardinal NYC taxi rules and why your projects always deserve their own place on the family calendar. Also, Chonny and Misha are writing a SCREENPLAY! Help them manifest it, please and thank you.

Band Wives Episode 82: Denise Devenish: Naming Suffering, Embracing Magic + Why Musicians Are Weirdos

May 15 2024 64 mins

The Wives sit down with incredibly insightful guest and music-industry therapist, Denise Devenish to talk about the mental health challenges of the music and other creative industries, addressing conflict head-on, the co-existence of magic and suffering, mom life, and why pizza and chips with vinegar cures all.From Bon Jovi's infidelities to cockroach infestations, this one covers

Band Wives Episode 81: Minisode Recap On Coachella + Amtrak

May 01 2024 27 mins

The Wives are home from the West Coast and ready to dish on their respective adventures. Misha is talking Coachella, from her fits to top show picks and Chonny gives all the details about her cross-country train trip. Also, much chatter about grass maintenance, The Last Dinner Party, hot pollen and the Wives' desperate need for a two-week Amtrak writing sabbatical.

Band Wives Episode 80: Ashley Meyer: Back Lounge Bliss and Braving Bad Wifi

Apr 26 2024 32 mins

This week, the Wives are welcoming lovely, non-stop hustling Ashley Meyer to the show to talk about life as a merch maven, not letting the hard days make a hard life, off-day activities, advice, Taco Bell and how to deal when your fiancé is your boss. Having to record from the back of a moving vehicle in the midwest doesn't make for the best sound quality, but such is the BW life.

Band Wives Episode 79: Minisode on How Technology Giveth—and Taketh

Apr 17 2024 32 mins

After a forced week off due to technical issues, the Wives return in full force with new book clubs, traumatic writing life updates, Coachella planning, self-help book breakdowns and all the tangents you’ve come to love. Also, this is your reminder to BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER.

Band Wives Episode 78: Minisode on Holographic Universe Theory

Apr 04 2024 21 mins

This week, the Wives are exploring the universe with a light dive into a theory that has been keeping them up at night. Come along as they ponder principles and contend with life’s greatest mysteries…all in under 25 minutes? (Disclaimer: Contrary to popular belief, the Wives are NOT actual astrophysicists…yet.)Also, Misha is frolicking with wild horses and Chonny prepares for

Band Wives Episode 77: Caitlin Thomsen: Easy Love, Hard Moves + Hardware

Mar 27 2024 56 mins

Sunny days are upon us and the Wives are inspired to make big life overhauls and try new things. This week's guest is lovely North Carolina transplant, home hardware account manager and band wife, Caitlin Thomsen, who's sharing her daily mantras and tips for making big moves while raising two boys on the go.From chasing the unknown in the midst of a pandemic to embracing (or erasin

Band Wives Episode 76: Minisode on Spring Cleaning Tips

Mar 21 2024 22 mins

It's Spring and the Wives are more than ready to get their lives and homes in order. Join Chonny and Misha as they return from the edge of the flu to share loads of crowd-sourced cleaning/organization tips and tricks. Share yours on social! Also, join Band Wives tomorrow, Friday 22 at 9PM EST/ 6PM PST for an instagram live Q & A! See you there.

Band Wives Episode 75: Michelle Swain: Creating Wellness + Finding All Rhodes Lead to Home

It’s the Wives’ Diamond Jubilee 75th episode and they’re welcoming a gem of a guest to the show with digital creative mastermind and Rhode Island native, Michelle Swain. From music cruises and leading double lives, to navigating the world of IVF with a partner who is away and confronting hidden insecurities, no topic is off limits in this triple convo. Also, Chonny and Misha