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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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The Wives are back in town and (surprise!) struggling to focus on a singular topic this week. From rating high maintenance pet options to fully embracing main character energy, there’s something for everyone in this episode. Or no one at all.
Listen up, weigh in, and see you soon with brand new guests on the horizon and hopefully another manifested European tour ASAP!
It's back-to-school time, but in this episode (and our hearts) it's still summer. This week, the Wives are chatting with the most magical, colorful girlie, Disney baby and animal advocate Grace Rountree. From her journey out of the classroom and into the shelter to the struggle of getting senior animals adopted, Grace is sharing her tips on navigating theme parks, the sweetness of the Osbournes, and why it's never too late for a second act.
Also, everyone is sad we can't bring a pair of shoes for every day on tour and more importantly SOMEONE ADOPT WOOFSTOCK!
Check out his profile, Houston, and SHARE!
Pour yourself a glass of sauvignon blanc and put your feet up because Misha and Chonny are back this week with a triple Taurus in the house! The Wives welcome vivacious entrepreneur Syma Espiritu to the show for a great chat about her experiences in the wine industry, marketing, tour life and her latest venture with the Women Who Rock organization in Pittsburgh, focusing on desperately needed research in women's health. Also, why it's important to bring good vibes, good vino and say goodbye to toxic relationships.
In other news, summer is summering and the Wives have the unhinged mama energy to prove it.
Get tickets for the Women Who Rock Annual Benefit in Pittsburgh with headliner Jessica Simpson HERE.
This week continues the Wives deep dive chat with Tenny Kilmore. From travel and routines to interactions on the road, tune in for Part Two!
This week we sit down with Tenny Kilmore to discuss bi-coastal living, real estate ventures, cross country moves and life as a serial hobbyist. From fishing, gardening, hot yoga, skiing to skin-care—take your pick! Misha and Chondra break down the non-problem of Megan Sussex’s lifestyle reality show and, as ever, allergies are still a problem.
When three Genussmenschen walk into a podcast, you can bet it’s going to go over time…so enjoy this one in two parts!
Bem-vindo! This week the Wives are taking it back to summer days with a moment-to-moment breakdown of their creative retreat in Lisbon.
From the food (yay to Pastel de Nata, nay to excessive amounts of COD!) to vinho verde at multiple wineries (special shout out to besties at Quinta de Chocapalha!) inspired workshops, new friends, loads of local history, and late night walking adventures that lead you straight into the arms of your favorite Portuguese author.
Also quantum mysticism, Misha's 900 new hobbies and the big reveal of our next creative retreat to....drumroll...ICELAND IN FEBRUARY 2026.
Sign up for our BW retreats mailing list for news and access to early booking!
Watch out—the Wives are LIVE this week! Join Misha and Chonny for a chat live from Book Club Bar in New York City with brilliantly provocative artist and teacher of all kinds, Jane LeCroy.
From the sheer embarrassment of being a poet to why kids make the best art, fighting the passions of our parents to embracing all the horrifying parts of one’s self, scrutinizing famous monuments to appreciating famous braids—this one is a wild ride you definitely don’t want to miss.
(Special thanks to Book Club Bar for hosting us and Claudio Sanchez for manning the Mackie gear! Stop by for signed copies of books if you’re in NYC!)
Spring is springing and the Wives are getting together to chat about the three C's: Coffee, Claritin and Chonny's life schedule throughout Coheed's record release week for The Father of Make Believe. Also, all the beautiful brain types in the world, vibration plates + the dawning era of no longer giving a f*&k.
Today the Wives are welcoming their first Season 4 guest, the incredibly thoughtful (and dare we say new bestie?!) Nicole Newsted, for a dive into controversial and spicy topics including the rise of AI, her inspiration as a painter, DIY pursuits, Martha Stewart hot takes, Substack science and all things rabbit.
As always, Chonny and Misha are coming in hot with a dab of Marxism and more verbal side quests than anyone asked for.
After an endless Summer, general holiday wildness and a questionable kick off to 2025...BAND WIVES ARE BACK, BABIES! This week they are catching you up on tour + travel unfoldings, creative picks, and a few neuropsychological theories thrown in for good measure. The Wives are shaking things up around here this season, with some brand new questions, incredible guests and experts on the horizon, as well as the directionless chatter you've come to love. Right? RIGHT?!
New Episodes coming every other week (with some surprises sprinkled in) starting with a very special FIRST GUEST on Wednesday, March 19.
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 deep with a million questions for Richard.
Also, Chondra is terrible at texting and Misha is very tired. See you for Season 4 in the Fall!
www.wolfintuitive.com
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.
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 everything. Listen in and consider it your weekly therapy sesh.
Denise Devenish Counseling
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.
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. Bear with us please!
Also, there was an eclipse and Misha's sinus infection won't go away.
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.
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 a 65-hour cross country train ride.
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 erasing?) your flaws, why bad TV is better with an English accent, handling "free-time" jealousy while holding it all down, and how new handles can upgrade your entire home, Caitlin teaches us all to dance to the chaotic techno beat of our own drums.
Also, Misha is taking vitamins for now, and Chonny is taking her kid to school in pajamas.
It's Spring and the Wives are more than ready to get their lives and homes in order. This week, Chonny and Misha are back from the edge of the flu to share loads of crowd-sourced cleaning/organization tips and tricks.
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 take a decided stance on Starter jackets…and Lululemon.



