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Join Anne & Kelli for their 256th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast This episode is all about their current adventures on the high seas on another remote podcast aboard a Celebrity Cruise! They start the show off talking about the insane process of getting from NYC to Ft Lauderdale with flight delays, cancellations and ultimately an airport change all on Halloween. They then fill you in on Anne's first night of concerts, Kelli trying to zip Anne without breaking her dress, baggage delays and what comes next on the cruise to the ABC Islands. They also ask the question about starting a merch store and what items you would be interested in purchasing from wine keys to water bottles to t-shirts to martini shakers. Send them your ideas! Next, they welcome back their special guest Ben, their youngest listener at 9 years old and often travel buddy. He talks about traveling to Thailand with them and all of the things he liked the best from the hotels to the cooking class to the elephants, it's really fun to see what the same trip looks like through Ben's eyes. Hear all about what they are currently binging on TV. On Netflix they love Wayward, Hostage, The Girlfriend and The Great British Baking Show. On Apple TV they love The Morning Show and Anne is always binging The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Potomac and Survivor and The Amazing Race. They are about to start The Diplomat Season 3, Nobody Wants This Season 2, Black Rabbit and House of Guiness all on Netflix. Next, they answer some listener questions regarding cruise packing options and what to do if your flights are cancelled or delayed. They also fill you in on Anne's upcoming concert dates and Kelli's upcoming trips! They next do their travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about travel power strips and Anne talks about having a pouch in your carry on that you can take out and have in your seat and not have to access your entire carryon during a long flight. Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 255th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast This episode is all about their recent trip to Thailand…the incredible parts, the hilarious parts and of course the travel ups and downs. They start the show off talking about getting to Bangkok via Salt Lake City (for a one-night stop) and then on to Seoul and then finally Bangkok on their favorite airline Delta. They also talk about why being faithful to one airline is so important. They chat about the pre-trip at The Siam, a gorgeous boutique hotel in Bangkok (where they recorded 2 TikToks) and then moving on a few days later to the stunning Four Seasons where they met up with the rest of the KelliGregg Travel group and their guides Thippie and Tony. Next, they chat about touring the Grand Palace, everyone's first Thai massage and the hilarious reactions people had, traveling to Ayutthaya Historical Park to see the ancient ruins, having dinner at NOBU on the rooftop, Anne waking up with a green gummy bear stuck in her pajamas, going to the Floating Market and drinking lots of Chang beer, learning the Kindergarten Elephant Song thanks to their tour guide Tony and wrapping up the trip with Thai dancers, drinks and lots of laughs in the Four Seasons lobby bar. Hear all about their next part of the trip in Chiang Mai where they began by having a lunch of Khao Soi, a traditional dish in that region that is sweet potato noodles! Next, they took a trishaw tour of Chiang Mai and Anne's driver was very old and skinny so other drivers where helping push her cart along. The following day they headed to Patara Elephant Farm & Sanctuary. They had the most incredible experiences that you have to hear to believe that included feeding the elephants, brushing them, and bathing them in the rushing river. After that day they went to a Night Market where they shopped for gifts and then they went to a Cabaret Show that was filled with gorgeous drag queens with fab costumes and lots of choreography and backup dancers! Finally they had a full crafty day starting with indigo tie dying, painting traditional Thai umbrellas and ending with a cooking class where they made their own 4 course dinner. Lastly, they talk about their final leg of the trip that ended in Phuket at their favorite hotel The Slate. Every guest traveling with them had their own pool suite which means a private backyard with a big plunge pool, and outdoor bathtub, lounge chairs, a couch and a table and chairs. It is a magical place. In Phuket they spent one day on a speed boat traveling to an island where they kayaked through caves, went swimming, visited James Bond Island where one of the movies was filmed and had more Chang beer on the beach. Another day they shopped in Old Town Phuket and took a sunset cruise on a luxury catamaran. The rest of the trip was spent relaxing at the resort and enjoying one more day at the spa. Now they are home recovering from jetlag before they head out on another Celebrity Cruise where Anne is performing! They next do their travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about using toothpaste to treat mosquito bites and Anne talks about traveling with bathroom wipes especially in places like Thailand where they may not provide paper in the bathrooms. Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 254th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast They start the show off talking about traveling to Edinburgh, Scotland for a fabulous gay wedding for 2 of their friends that combined their Indian and Scottish cultures into a beautiful weekend at Dundas Castle. Next, they fill you in on training to London for a few nights that included dinners with good friends that ranged from private clubs to an authentic thai food hall to a drag bar. Then staying with other friends in the countryside and visiting their local gay owned pubs that have been around for 500 years, wine tasting at Bolney Wine Estate, driving their Bentley (with a special champagne window in the back) through Winnie the Pooh Country where A.A. Milne was from, a gorgeous home cooked dinner that included the most incredible pave' dauphinoise and beef filet and so much delicious wine. They also talk about hilarious British sayings like "she is all fur coat and no knickers", "nipples like chapel hat pegs" and "see it, say it, sort it". Hear all about their next adventure on board the Belmond British Pullman Train. Taking you back to the Golden Age of travel, this luxury train experience is truly stunning. They got all dressed up, spent the day in a private dining car with a 5 course meal, amazing service, a trio of singers called The Wild Tonics that would stop by and entertain and all while traveling through the beautiful English Countryside. Lastly, they talk about heading to Dublin to board Atlas Ocean Voyages where Anne was again the headline entertainer. They sailed from Dublin to Belfast to Invergordon (home of the Loch Ness monster), 2 more nights back in Edinburgh (where Kelli had to debark to head home), a long rocky sea day (where Anne got a massage), Tilbury, England (just outside of London) and finally 2 nights in Amsterdam. It was a truly incredible trip with a fantastic team but returning home the jetlag has been difficult especially as they attempt to unpack and then repack to head off on their next adventure to Thailand! Stay tuned for all of that in the next episode!! They next do their travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about traveling with mini dish dawn soap and Anne talks about packing a wet/dry case for your phone if you are traveling to a wet environment. Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 253rd NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast They start the show off talking about some time at home that included learning smash burgers from Good Morning America, hanging with their grand dog Ziggy again, realizing how streaming apps instead of cable are just as expensive, their car having a leak and no one being able to figure out what is wrong and receiving the completely wrong patio furniture in the mail. Next, they fill you in on Kelli's Mom's visit to New York starting with her flying in to Westchester Airport which was a game changer because of easy pickup, planned dinners with all of their kids, had brunch with Anne's Mom with espresso martinis, played games, went into NYC to meet friends and had dinner at Lady Gaga's father's restaurant Joanne's. They also talk about the US Open Finals, having their son Blake and his wife Teresa over for the opening weekend of NFL football which included the Packers home opener against Detroit that they WON, Anne & Blake joining their annual football pool together and what they cooked for the big football day. They next do their travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about running out of pages in their passports and finding the NY Passport Office for quick turnaround passports and Anne talks about passport holders with air tags inside for easy tracking. Lastly, they talk about Sept as Suicide Prevention Month and that if you or someone you know is struggling, that you can text or call 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24 hours a day to talk to someone that can help. Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 252nd NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast They start the show off talking about their road trip to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware for Anne's 12th annual concert at Blue Moon and how it all started with her meeting Cashetta (Scott Weston) on an RSVP Cruise who introduced her the owners Tim & Randy and began her amazing story there. That's also where they met Paul & Dennis, their sweet friends that now host them every year in their beautiful home. It was a fantastic show and trip overall filled with incredible old and new friends. Next, they fill you in on their surprise bonus week in NYC staying at an apartment in NOMAD, a neighborhood in NYC that they loved getting to know. Hear about Anne's battles with rude parking attendants, lunch with Vivi & Ziggy at a dog friendly outdoor restaurant, Aubi and Ramsa Ice Cream Co, and over 21 ice cream parlor that makes alcohol infused ice cream, a photo shoot at Naked Cashmere with their friend Terry and then dinner after with Tom & Terry and their friend CC. The next day they met their daughter Vivi at The Frying Pan (one of Anne's favorite places in NYC) and then met their friends Bradley and Matthew for dinner. The best part of the week was attending the US Open! They had several Honey Deuce cocktails, a Coqodaq chicken sandwich and saw wins by Novak Djokovich & Taylor Townsend in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Anne also talked Kelli into multiple TikTok dances back at the apartment and they ended the week with dinner with Sandra Bernhard & her wife Sara at Upland on Park Avenue. Overall, it was an amazing week and big shout out to Kelli's business partner Gregg! They next do their travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about choosing the local currency when traveling abroad and using your debit card or credit card because it's a better exchange rate and Anne talks about traveling with Downey Wrinkle Release and Tide Pens.   Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 251st NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast They start the show off talking about the rest of their cruise on Atlas Ocean Voyages to Poland, Latvia and Denmark. Hear about the crazy hotel called 25 Hours Hotel that they stayed at in Copenhagen, the hop on hop off bus, finding the perfect deli & Kelli binging on everything Italian at La Vecchia Signora. Anne talks about getting a terrible cold and how that effected their travel home in Delta Comfort. Next, they talk about being home while Anne got even sicker, ordering a new sweatshirt to replace the lipstick damaged one J, grilling on their roof deck, finding a mechanic that they trust and how important that is especially as a woman and making Hasselbeck potatoes. They fill you on their latest TV binges that included the new Billy Joel documentary on HBO Max called And So It Goes, Kelli watching Hunting Wives (on a plane which is NOT recommended) on Netflix, and the finale of The Gilded Age on HBO Max. They next do their travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about taking photos of your passport, license and CCs in case you lose your wallet when traveling and Anne talks about her favorite flat hand sanitizer by Touchland.   Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 250th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast They start the show off talking about their current trip through the Baltic Sea and podcasting from their bed on Atlas Ocean Voyages. First, they talk about flight delays, binging The Gilded Age on the plane, their time in Stockholm, Sweden that included a subway pedicure, an archipelago boat tour, a sunset cocktail party overlooking the city and so much more. They then sailed to Estonia, Finland, Latvia and then on to Poland, Germany and will eventually end their cruise in Copenhagen, Denmark. Next, they welcome their special returning guest Ben, their youngest podcast listener. Ben catches the audience up on how he has been and where he is excited to travel to that includs Singapore Airport. He also has 3 travel hacks for the listeners that include bringing your own reusable straws when you travel in case you don't like paper straws, packing your own snacks and food for a plane in case you don't like airplane food and to always bring your favorite kind of gaming system and make sure all the games you need are downloaded in case you don't have wifi on the plane or cruise ship. They also talk about their upcoming trip to Thailand in October and that Ben will be joining them on that trip too. They next do their travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about taking the slipper bag from hotels and using them as shoe bags for travel and Anne talks about bringing change and smaller bills when you travel so you can always tip the staff. Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 249th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast They start the show off talking about spending 16 days apart traveling on different work cruises and how it felt to be apart for so long and how they try to never take for granted that they get to work together and travel together most of the time. First, they talk about Anne's massive travel issues while flying from JFK to Malta via Amsterdam on Delta. Those issues included major flight delays, lots of crying in Immigration in Amsterdam, lost baggage in Malta, more crying, shopping for new clothes and luggage and so much more. After all of that drama, Anne had an incredible cruise performing with Source Journeys, a gay charter travel company, on Atlas Ocean Voyages. They sailed from Malta to Tunisia and continued up the Italian Coast via Palermo, Amalfi and ended in Naples. She had amazing dinners, fun dance parties including sailing past an actively erupting volcano and a private boat day in Amalfi with her bestie Will for her birthday! The trip ended up being a big success despite all of the crazy drama. Next, they talk about Kelli's time on her own that started with taking Anne's Mom out for her birthday to a drag show in NYC with their kids and how much crazy fun it was. Next Kelli did a site visit on the new Margaritaville Cruise roundtrip from Tampa. She enjoyed the experience that included things like the steakhouse, a fabulous tour of the bridge and the Jimmy Buffett speakeasy experience. Overall, she discovered that there are lots of ways to travel and that there are experiences for everyone no matter your price point or your choice of experiences. Kelli then headed off for her R Family trip hosting a group of families on the NCL Aqua, a brand-new ship sailing out of Port Canaveral to the Caribbean. It is a beautiful new ship and she was so happy to welcome lots of returning families and lots of NEW families. They did so many activities together including family karaoke, a day excursion at a beach club, bingo, a family dance, a game show, group dinners every night and late-night adult dance parties. Overall, it was another wonderful experience with new and old friends & families. They also look forward to the 2026 family trips including a group on a Disney cruise in on July 18th and a group on The Quantum of the Seas out of LA the end of July. They wrap up this segment talking about Anne's jetlag and headaches, Anne's birthday celebration with the kids, her mom and some friends, Kelli finally getting home and feeling happy about cooking in, shopping for groceries and taking her mom to brunch, going to the NYC for a work lunch & seeing Vivi's new apartment and going to dinner and then getting ready to pack again to leave for Stockholm for another trip. They next do their new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about buying food related gifts at a grocery store vs at a tourist shop when traveling and Anne talks about annual travel insurance and the importance of that when things go wrong during travel. They chat about shows they binged and as watching currently. On Netflix: The Waterfront, The Survivors, Amy Bradley Is Missing, Trainwreck Poop Cruise, and Building the Band. On Hulu: The Bear (Season 4) and Nine Perfect Strangers (Season 2) HBO Max: And Just Like That (thumbs down) & The Gilded Age (SOOOOO EXCITED to watch on the plane to Stockholm) Lastly, they answer a listener question. From Chris on IG: "Have you ever had a bad client interaction when you travel? You always tell the best stories of your adventures… but have you ever had a negative experience with a guest?" Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 248th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast as they wish everyone a Happy 4th of July! They start the show off talking about their recent trip that started in Edinburgh, Scotland and how much they loved that city. Neither of them had ever been there before and they loved it. From fantastic dinners of fish & chips, to a Hop on Hop Off bus tour, to Castle Vibes and a cool speakeasy, to the Royal Yacht Britiannia, they definitely want to go back again. Next, they talk about boarding an Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise that Anne was singing on through Scotland, Denmark and Norway. Hear stories about menopause conversations, Anne falling, Kelli snoring, a few rough seas, a Norwegian Elvis Festival, someone spilling red wine all over Anne, trolls being everywhere, a super cool WW11 Museum, beautiful fjords, and so much more! Overall, it was one of their favorite trips! Next, they chat about being home and the day-to-day things like laundry, unpacking, repacking, being jetlagged, and they talk about their upcoming trips for the next 16 days that will be separate for the first time in a long time. They also talk about 2 shows they watched on the plane home that included Destination X and the Julianne Moore movie Echo River. They next do their new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about hanging glasses cases that also fold up and Anne talks about packing an extra folding carry on for gifts. Lastly, they answer listener questions. From Chris on IG, what does the typical arrival day look like for Anne when she boards a ship? And from MyDogDiesel on IG, what do you do if you lose your passport? Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 247th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They start the show off talking about Pride month and what it means to them. They also shout out their wedding anniversary, June 1st, that always helps them kick off Pride, Next, they talk about their gig trip on Anne's Celebrity Cruise and how much fun it they had. When the cruise ended it kicked off an epic day which included gay pride in their hometown of Nyack, NY that they attended with their kids and Anne's Mom, followed by watching The Tony Awards that night. They loved host Cynthia Errivo, Audra McDonald's performance of Rose's Turn and the performance by the original cast of Hamilton. Overall, it was a fabulous and super gay day! Next, they chat about being home and the day to day things that happened like Kelli's bone density test, Anne's grocery shopping therapy, cooking at home, having lunch and pedicures with their daughter and finally BBQing on their roof deck. They get excited about their upcoming trip to Scotland, Denmark and Norway because they have never been to any of those places! Anne is working on an Atlas Ocean Voyages mega yacht but they have several days in Edinburgh, Scotland before and they can't wait to tell you all about it when they return home next month. They next do their new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about air tags and Anne talks about a foldable travel catchall tray. Lastly, they answer listener questions. Kami from IG asked if they have any male celebrity crushes. You won't believe Kelli's answer! Raegan asked what pride means to them and if someone needed resources for support could they provide options. LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564, LGBT National Youth Hotline: 800-246-7743 Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 246th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They start the show off talking about getting back to see with Anne headlining on a Celebrity cruise ship. They are actually podcasting from the middle of the sea heading to Bermuda. While there they grabbed a quick interview with their youngest podcast listener, Ben. Hear all about how he has been able to visit all 7 continents at only 8 years old and what he wants to do when he grows up. Next, they talk about their daughter Vivi's big graduation weekend at The University of Delaware. From dinners out to prosecco pre-gaming, to freezing in the bleachers to a house party to espresso martinis, the entire weekend was filled with pride and joy and lots of fun. Mostly they are excited for all that comes next for her in life as she begins to figure out what the next chapter looks like for her. Next, they chat about Anne's concert at Joe's Pub and how much fun the entire weekend was surrounded by friends and family. It was a whirlwind because they had to rush back home to unpack and repack to sail out the next day for the cruise they podcasted from, but it was a magical weekend. They next do their new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about magnetic cruise ship hooks and Anne talks about refillable water bottles. Lastly, they talk about what they have been watching. They start off with the Jean Smart show Hacks, one they are both obsessed with. Also, the Michelle Williams show, Dying for Sex, that is incredibly sad but filled with life affirming positivity too. They are also watching the weird show Nine Perfect Strangers with Nicole Kidman and Christine Baranski. Finally, they give a should out to all the 55 and older women that were featured on the AMAs this year including Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani and Janet Jackson! Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 245th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They start the show off talking about some time spent at home and all the random things they did. First, Anne got her 2ndshingles shot and whimpered like a puppy all night. Next, Anne was showing off a basket they brought back from Africa and a spider jumped out! They chat big gay brunch, Mother's Day fun, dinner at an old school local Italian place called Mountain House and uninspiring patio furniture shopping. Next Anne talks about starting rehearsals for her new tour kicking off at Joe's Pub in NYC on May 30th. She talks about her Musical Director Will and how hard they have been working on the show. Then they added the backup singers, Tara and Eric, and they are fabulous! Next, they are adding the rest of the band for the final 2 rehearsals and then the big show! Next, they chat about their trip to New Orleans to spend time with Kelli's Mom who would be celebrating her 50thwedding anniversary with Kelli's father Joel who passed away last fall. They had fabulous meals, lots of laughs, heard great live music and visited Kelli's sister Claire, who is a plastic surgeon, for Botox! On the way home they had multiple flight delays, cancellations and an unplanning overnight at an airport hotel. Eventually they made it home. Finally, they talk about their daughter Vivi's upcoming college graduation and how proud they are of all of her hard work. They also laugh about their contribution to the grad party being an Aperol Spritz bar and a case of Rose'! They start a new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about packing cubes and how much she loves them and Anne talks about overnight flight skincare and what to bring to keep your skin hydrated. Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 244th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They are so excited to fill everyone in on their recent trip to Africa! They began the trip with several nights in Cape Town, South Africa. They began at the fabulous 12 Apostles Hotel and stayed in the Presidential Suite (the same one that Lady Gaga stayed in) that was truly the most glamourous room they had ever stayed in. They went wine tasting in Stellenbosch with a private tour by The Wine Fairy, had lunch at the beautiful lesbian owned Sterrekopje Farm, and moved to the gorgeously modern Silo Hotel near the waterfront for 2 nights. Next, they packed up and headed off on safari. First, they flew on tiny planes to Maun, Botswana and then on to Savute Elephant Lodge by Belmond in Chobe National Park. They headed out on their first drive and immediately spotted 2 lionesses nursing their baby cubs. It was quite a way to kick off the safari. Over the next 2 days they saw lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants, a leopard and on and on. There was dancing, singing by the staff and beautiful dinners around roaring fires at night all surrounded by so many friends and so many new friends that they made there. Next, they again flew to on a tiny plane (12 seats) to Eagle Island Lodge by Belmond on the Okavango Delta.  This was a completely different vibe as this area is wide open wetlands and the animals and free to roam anywhere they want, including on the property. On these drives they saw so many hippos, elephants, crocodiles, baboons, giant male lions and so much more. At this property they had their own dipping pool at their luxury tented room and had some relaxing time one afternoon to enjoy it while watching impalas and zebras come to have water. They had a surprise helicopter ride over the delta and were treated to special sundown cocktails every night at different locations on the property. They then flew back to Cape Town so Kelli and the rest of their group could attend their LGBTQ Advisory Board Meetings for Belmond at the truly incredible Mount Nelson by Belmond. They call it the Pink Nellie because the entire property is pink! There were meetings, cocktail parties, paint and champagne, a surprise jeep trip for all of them to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve to a place called Veld and Sea where they learned about sustainable living and foraging food. They then had a lovely lunch, botanical cocktails and were treated to a truly inspiring performance by a group called Hot Water. When the meetings ended, they moved to another hotel Cape Grace on the waterfront. They did a half day tour and visited Table Mountain, the vibrant Bo-Kapp neighborhood and finished with shopping at The Water Shed. For the last night they moved to another hotel called Cape Cadogan, that is a gorgeous boutique hotel just off of bustling Kloof Street. It was a great place to end a VERY busy trip. Next, they start a new segment called Travel Hacks. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about apple air tags and Anne talks about choosing an airline and staying loyal so you can earn valuable travel perks and upgrades. Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 243rd NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They begin by talking about getting back to cruising again on a Celebrity ship that Anne was headline entertaining on. Some friends joined so they tell fun stories about playing 5 Crowns, lots of sushi dinners, ports that included Key West and Cozumel, meeting Judy Blume, LGBTQ meetups on board and Anne's shows. They also laugh about Anne being recognized at the delta Club at Tampa Airport and flight delays that almost caused Anne to pee her pants! Next, they start a new segment called Travel Hacks that came from an idea from their friend Eric. Every episode they will each give one of their favorite travel hacks. This week Kelli talks about travel power strips with international adapters and USB ports and Anne talk about tide pens and travel wrinkle release. Next, they talk about the last week at home that started with Kelli having a lower back injury. After that they went to get a covid booster to prepare for their Africa trip which also led to getting an additional MMR vaccine as recommended by their pharmacist. Unfortunately, Anne's Mom got very sick and had to go to the ER and eventually stay a night in the hospital. Luckily, they were home and were able to spend all those days with her at the hospital. Eventually she improved and was able to come home to their house and say for the next four nights to recover. She is now home and doing so much better. They also talk about The White Lotus finale! If you haven't watched it, they highly recommend it. They also get excited that their hometown of Nyack is again having street fairs! Anne also talks about her stress dreams about packing for Africa which is just around the corner! After the break they answer some listener questions and topics. They start with their listener Raegan who always tells them what is being honored every month. April is National Brunch Month and she asked what their favorite brunch food is. She also mentioned that April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and suggested they provide some resources. If you or anyone you know needs assistance or help, please reach out to RAINN.org or call the National Sexual Assault confidential hotline at 800-656-4673. Next Krista from IG asked about fears about crossing the US border as a Canadian. Nicole on IG asked if there is any location they have traveled to that they wouldn't go back to and what their bucket list locations are. Finally, Chris on IG asked if they are big into politics and do they go to marches and protests. Finally, they talk about what comes next. Anne talks about her new tour, This One's for the Girls, that launches at Joe's Pub in NYC on May 30th! Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to Kelli at Kelli@Kelligreggtravel.com For more info on Kelli's trips go to www.kelligreggtravel.com They will be back with their next episode on May 9th following their trip to Africa! 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 242nd NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They begin by talking about spending more time at home that included their St Patty's Day celebration, grocery shopping, Anne's mammogram and obsessing over packing for their first trip to Africa that happens mid-April. Next, they chat about the anxiety that comes from sending their youngest off for Spring Break again that including learning about the new (to them) app Life 360, lots of Facetiming with her while in Cabo and dogsitting her dog Ziggy. They also talk about lots of dinners with friends including their friends Sandra Bernahard and her partner Sara. Plus, make sure to listen to Anne on Sandy's Sirius Radio show Sandyland on Radio Andy Channel 102 on April 17th at 11am EST. Also hear about Anne getting back into rehearsals with her Musical Director Will and him coming over to their new apartment for a fun overnight. The next day they all went to their favorite photographer Chris Boudewyns house for a brand-new photoshoot for the podcast,  Anne's shows and for Will & Anne's shows together. Stay tuned for all those new pics soon! After the break they answer some listener questions and topics. They start with "National Something on a Stick Day" from Raegan and end with "How did we blend our family" and "How do we split our holidays" from Chris. Make sure to send them your questions and topics on social media so it can be included in their next show. Finally, they talk about what comes next. Anne talks about her new tour, This One's for the Girls, that launches at Joe's Pub in NYC on May 30th! Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 238th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They begin by talking about celebrating their 7th anniversary of their podcast! They reminisce about their first guest Judy Gold and how she loved that they had a big fight the night before the podcast launched. Next, they give you the low down on their move to Nyack and how they have mixed feelings about the small-town feel. They also talked about the exhaustion that moving creates, finding more storage than they expected, a slow working handyman, hanging artwork and learning about using Metro North to get to NYC. Also hear about dining in the dark, Anne's mom's Christmas gift of seeing Death Becomes Her on Broadway and going to dinner at the famous Joe Allen, the new Liza Minelli Documentary, A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story and dinner which included a lasagna flight, their last trip to Jersey City to say goodbye to their apartment and neighborhood which included a last lunch at their favorite spot Hamilton Inn and finally Anne's IA Apple Music curated playlist which included mostly songs about sex and then started including her own original music! Is anyone out there doing dry January? Check out Squier's Elixers, craft cannabis beverages and mixers made with 100% real fruit, organic agave and solvent-free THC, created by chef and mixologist Zack Squier. Their mixers are so versatile, unique, portable, and perfect for THC mocktails. Lucky you, we have a special discount code just for our listeners. You can have 10% off the product if you use the code ILMW10 on their website www.drinkdifferent.co After the break, they chat about their recent trip to Ft Lauderdale for Anne's concert at Sunshine Cathedral. They tried lots of new restaurants, saw lots of friends and Anne had a brilliant show with a fantastic band. Mostly they felt surrounded by love and support which is so important at this difficult time in our country. They encourage everyone to connect to the people they love and continue to breathe through it all. Finally, they talk about what comes next for them. Anne has a show in NYC March 11th at City Vineyard called Unplugged and that is filled with all her original music! She also talks about her new tour, This One's for the Girls, that launches at Joe's Pub in NYC on May 30th! Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, like the ABC Islands Cruise Nov 1-9th from FLL, email Kelli at Kelli@Kelligreggtravel.com Plus join them on the Christmas Market rivercruise on Uniworld through Germany on December 8th! 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 237th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They begin by talking about the day they are recording this episode because it is significant in many ways. First and foremost, it was MLK Day. They honor his memory and his legacy with their favorite quotes from Dr. King. Second, it was Inauguration Day. They talk about the next 4 years and how we need to pull together as a community to support each other and fight for our rights. Lastly, they talk about their last night in their apartment in Jersey City and preparing to begin a new chapter together. Next, they give you their Celebrity Cruise recap. Anne was headlining on the Celebrity Constellation and they turned it into a family trip with Kelli's Mom Melanie, her brother Charles and sister-in-law Kath rounding out the gang for the week. From sailing out of Tampa for the first time and loving that port and its ease to finding new and cool things to do in Costa Maya, Grand Caymen and Cozumel, they had an amazing trip. They laugh about spotting that one couple that they titled 'The Gropers" and playing cards with family and live band karaoke plus Anne accidentally getting a sunburn, her mainstage show on the last night and show day traditions. Plus, Kelli fills you in on Celebrity Cruises free hacks and how to get the best out of your experience. Is anyone out there doing dry January? Check out Squier's Elixers, craft cannabis beverages and mixers made with 100% real fruit, organic agave and solvent-free THC, created by chef and mixologist Zack Squier. Their mixers are so versatile, unique, portable, and perfect for THC mocktails. Lucky you, we have a special discount code just for our listeners. You can have 10% off the product if you use the code ILMW10 on their website www.drinkdifferent.co After the break, they chat about the move and all of Anne's organizational obsessions like drawer organizers, sheet boxes, refrigerator organization and having too many hangers! They also talk about the Tiktok risk and if it is worth it to continue to stream the app with National security at risk. Even so, Anne makes Kelli learn the newest dance and they record one last Tiktok in their Jersey City apartment! Finally, they talk about what comes next for them. Their next trip Anne has a concert in Ft Lauderdale at Sunshine Cathedral on Feb 1st. Plus Anne announced a brand new show in NYC March 11th at City Vineyard called Unplugged and that is filled with all her original music! Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, like the ABC Islands Cruise Nov 1-9th from FLL, email Kelli at Kelli@Kelligreggtravel.com Plus join them on the Christmas Market rivercruise on Uniworld through Germany on December 8th! 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 236th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. This is their first episode of 2025 and kicks off Season 6! They begin by talking about their new year's resolutions and goals. They also honor all of the victims of the recent terror attack in New Orleans. Kelli is from Louisiana and sends extra love to a town she spent a lot of her life in. Next, they give you their holiday recap including their feelings about spending this last Christmas at their apartment in Jersey City and the first Christmas without Kelli's Dad Joel. Kelli had to spend a lot of time on Youtube watching videos to learn how to carve the turkey in Joel's absence. They also talk about fun things like going to their friends' holiday party, taking their moms to see their new apartment and to dinner, going to see Gypsy on Broadway with Kelli's Mom, their annual friend trip to see Sandra Bernhard's show at Joe's Pub and finally their last New Year's Eve in Jersey City spent with brother Charles and sister-in-law Kath. Overall ,it was a wonderful holiday season! Hear about the BIG move! As we all know, moving is extremely stressful and they talk about all of the emotions involved with downsizing again, organizing, purging and donating and making so many lists. Also, trying to eat everything out of the freezer so they don't have to move it and eventually having to take a brunch break so that they could just get away from it for tableside mimosas! They also talk about Anne finally giving in to an Apple Watch and how that is going, Kelli's sinus infection TWICE in 3 weeks and going to watch the Packer's game at Blue 42, a local Jersey Packers bar, with their son Blake and their daughter-in-law Teresa. Is anyone out there doing dry January? Check out Squier's Elixers, craft cannabis beverages and mixers made with 100% real fruit, organic agave and solvent-free THC, created by chef and mixologist Zack Squier. Their mixers are so versatile, unique, portable, and perfect for THC mocktails. Lucky you, we have a special discount code just for our listeners. You can have 10% off the product if you use the code ILMW10 on their website www.drinkdifferent.co After the break, they chat about all the new TV shows they have been binging like Landman, Lioness, Bad Sisters, Before, The Bear, Yellowstone and Somebody Somewhere. Finally, they talk about what comes next for them. Their first trip of the year is a Celebrity cruise mid-January that Anne is performing on and then it's their BIG move! Right after the move, Anne has a concert in Ft Lauderdale at Sunshine Cathedral on Feb 1st. Plus Anne announced a brand new show in NYC March 11th at City Vineyard called Unplugged and that is filled with all her original music! Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, like the ABC Islands Cruise Nov 1-9th from FLL, 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 241st NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They begin by talking about recording on St Patty's Day and their plans for hitting up their local Irish Bar, The Olde Village Inn. Next, they fill you in on their last 2 weeks at home that included checking out more local restaurants while also looking for a new music venue for Anne to do a benefit concert. They also saw Idina Menzel in Redwood on Broadway, had brunch at Ellen's Stardust Diner in NYC with loyal listeners & friends, Laurie & Ben and hosted a couple of dinners at home. Plus hear about Anne's concert at City Vineyard and how she is feeling inspired to write more original music again. Also hear about holiday décor, getting new NY State licenses and using the AAA DMV hack, working on taxes, going to see the Maplewood New Jersey High School Musical and another handyman debacle but this time it involves changing out dimmer switches. In honor or Women's History Month, and suggested by a loyal listener Raegan, both Kelli and Anne choose one woman to feature that they admire. Kelli talks about Ann Richards and Anne features Jane Fonda. After the break the talk about new TV shows they are binging and answer a few questions from listeners. If you would like them to answer your questions or focus on a specific topic, feel free to write them through social media and ask! Finally, they talk about what comes next. Anne talks about her new tour, This One's for the Girls, that launches at Joe's Pub in NYC on May 30th! Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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 

Join Anne & Kelli for their 240th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They begin by talking about being home for a couple of months and asking for topics and questions from listeners via social media. They catch you up on Anne's root canal and the aftermath. You know it was dramatic! Next, they fill you in on their road trip to Maine with their son Blake and his wife Teresa. They stayed at their favorite hotel there called The Cliff House, just outside of Ogunquit and enjoyed the fireplace, the hot tub, dinners at Nubbs Lobster Shack, Kennebunkport for the day, piano bar fun at The Front Porch and lots of card games. Anne also claimed her Valentine's gift from Kelli and got her to do a Tik Tok dance so make sure to check their Instagram for that! Also hear about stopping on the way home in Litchfield, CT and staying at The Abner Hotel. It's a new Salt Hotel set inside a historic courthouse in the heart of town. They also had dinner at The Courtroom with owners and their friends, David Bowd and Kevin O'Shea. The next day they went to lunch at Market Place Tavern, a historic old jail, did a tour and tasting at Lichfield Distillery, went to Thorncrest Farms for a chocolate tasting and some shopping and finally had dinner at the local spot, The Village. Overall, it was a lovely extended trip. After the break, they dish about the Oscars and their little Oscar night festivities. Mostly they were impressed by the opening number by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande! Anne's Mom won the Oscar ballot competition so she got the mini-Oscar trophy that Anne bought for the evening. Congrats Sue! Finally, they talk about what comes next. Anne has a show in NYC March 11th at City Vineyard called Unplugged and that is filled with all her original music! She also talks about her new tour, This One's for the Girls, that launches at Joe's Pub in NYC on May 30th! Find all of Anne's tour dates and info at www.annesteele.com  If you want to join them on a gig trip, write to 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