Join Anne & Kelli for their 234th NEW episode of #ilovemywife podcast. They are again podcasting from home!

They start by wishing a happy birthday to Anne’s Musical Director and bestie Will. They wish him the best day and year ahead and can’t wait to continue to travel the world with him.

Before getting to the holidays, they first talk about going to see the movie Wicked! They went to the IPIC theater at Fulton Street in Manhattan that serves drinks and food and had the most amazing time. They loved the movie and the performances and highly recommend it to everyone!

Now they get to heading down to Louisiana for the Thanksgiving holiday. They started in New Orleans where they stayed at their favorite hotel there, The Ritz Carlton. They love the club level there and all of the fabulous holiday decorations. They had wonderful lunches and dinners with Kelli’s brother Charles and sister-in-law Kath, got Botox from Kelli’s sister Claire at her practice, Audubon Facial Plastics, and had a family dinner at Peche.

Next, they headed to Baton Rouge for the first Thanksgiving since losing Kelli’s father Joel. They knew it would be an emotional trip but it felt so good to be surrounded by their huge family. Every night was a different theme dinner night from Lebanese to Mexican. Thanksgiving Day started with the Macy’s Day Parade and then a lunch in the country at Kelli’s birth father Charles’ home surrounded by that huge family with lots of young children to enjoy. They then headed back to Kelli’s Mom Melanie’s house for their traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This was where Joe’s presence was missed the most as he always carved the turkey, did the blessing and led a circle up with everyone saying what they are grateful for that year. Melanie did a great job leading the prayer and saying something beautiful to honor Joel. After dinner we all watched the Green Bay Packers win to make the night end in the absolute best way!

The rest of the weekend started with the cousins annual Black Friday shopping trip. While they were away, Kelli’s brother Charles made his delicious Chicken and Andouille Gumbo for dinner that night. It also happened to be their daughter Vivi’s 22nd birthday and Charles’ 55th birthday so they had a cake after dinner. Now that all the cousins are young adults, they decided to take Vivi out for her birthday and lucky for her, our son Blake offered to be the sober driver. They all had quite a night and Blake and his wife Teresa ended up being more of babysitters than they expected. Needless to say, everyone but Blake was totally hungover the next day. They all headed to the airport on Saturday with some flight delays, but even so, they were happy to be back home again.

Finally, they talk about what comes next for them. Mostly they are excited to be home now through the holidays. They will start packing for their big move after Christmas and they are not looking forward to that. Anne also talks about her next concert that is coming up in Ft Lauderdale at Sunshine Cathedral on Feb 1st. You can find all of Anne’s tour dates and info 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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