ilovemywife podcast - EP 115: Russ King, also known as Miss Richfield 1981, chats about creating the character & turning her into a full time job

EP 115: Russ King, also known as Miss Richfield 1981, chats about creating the character & turning her into a full time job

04/02/20 • 60 min

Join Kelli and Anne for their 115th NEW episode!

This episode is again different because they are coming to you from their living room in New Jersey. They are sheltering in place as we ALL are supposed to be doing but they still wanted to be able to bring you new episodes. This one is A LOT of fun with several guest appearances.

They start by talking about their obsession with cooking right now. From getting food inspiration on @ChefMichele’s instagram and @The_Quarantine_Collective instagram, to working out with their good friend @stuntgirlheidi on her instagram LIVE to getting everything from music to literature to cooking classes on www.curvemag.com’s Global LGBTQI Virtual Festival. And don’t forget that Anne has a weekly couch concert on her Facebook LIVE every Wednesday at 7pm. Check it out @theannesteele

Next they welcome their friend Ryan Van Meter, the Senior Major Gifts Officer at City Harvest. If you don’t know, City Harvest is an incredible food rescue organization helping feed hungry New Yorkers. Ryan talks about the increased need for food during this pandemic and how you can get involved by making a financial donation (that is currently being matched by their Board of Directors) and by volunteering. Find out more info at www.cityharvest.org

Next they have a new segment of “You Can Do It” w/ Chef Michele Ragussis. This time she gives us creative ideas in how to makeover your leftovers into new and exciting dishes.

Finally they welcome their very special guest Russ King, or as you may know him better Miss Richfield 1981. They chat about growing up in Minnesota, his coming out process, living through the AIDS crisis and how Miss Richfield was created and became his full time job. Hear about how becoming a headliner on Atlantis Events really changed his career and how he is about to begin his 19th season in Provincetown this summer. Also, hear about his new project, PlayBingoBonanza.com and how you can play along with Miss Richfield in the comfort of your own home! Find out all about upcoming shows and projects at MissRichfield.com

Join Kelli and Anne for their 115th NEW episode!

Next they have a new segment of “You Can Do It” w/ Chef Michele Ragussis. This time she gives us creative ideas in how to makeover your leftovers into new and exciting dishes.

Previous Episode

EP 114: Live from Isolation with special guest Steven Carroll, a Family Nurse Practitioner with helpful tips & staying healthy

Join Kelli and Anne for their 114th NEW episode!

This episode is a little different because they are coming to you from their living room in New Jersey. They are sheltering in place as we ALL are should be doing but they still wanted to be able to bring you new episodes. They know how hard it is to be isolated from your friends and family and they are so grateful for their listeners now more than ever because they know you are feeling the strain as well and they want to send you so much love.

They decided to put together a different kind of episode today. They welcome medical insight from a professional on the front lines, their dear friend Steven Carroll, who is a Family Nurse Practitioner in several local hospitals near them. They talk about how to keep yourself as safe as possible during this complicated time plus how you can support all of the incredible health care professionals that are working hard to keep us all safe PLUS healthy food ideas from their amazing friend Chef Michele and much needed cocktail ideas from their good friends at Equality Vodka.

They also talk about what they are doing to stay sane, including making dance videos with Anne’s Mom, calling their friends on apps like Houseparty and Marco Polo and doing puzzles and playing games to keep their brains in shape. Also, they are getting fresh air in their lungs by walking their dog Buddy and riding the Peloton!

As always, they end with a cocktail from Equality Vodka. This week they are serving the Quarantini!

Next Episode

EP 116: David Bowd, Founder & Chief Executive of Salt Hotels, chats about career & creating a unique boutique hotel experience

Join Kelli and Anne for their 116th NEW episode! This week Kelli and Anne are again joining you from their living room in New Jersey. They miss being in the studio with the whole DNR Studios team and their awesome producer Cam, but they are sheltering in place and social distancing, as we ALL are, so that we can all flatten the curve together and stay healthy and safe. First they talk about Anne’s weekly concerts from home. She goes LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 7pm EST. Kelli joins for the introduction PLUS she is the official DJ. Anne has starting taking Venmo (@theannesteele) and Paypal tips in order to send lunches and dinners to many of the hardworking healthcare professionals on the front lines. They have sent so many meals with lots of love to people that are saving lives everyday and if you would like to join please do! You can come just for the music or you can contribute to keep the love going. Check it out every Wednesday on Anne’s Facebook. www.facebook.com/theannesteele Next they welcome back everyone’s favorite Chef Michele Ragussis with a brand new “You Can Do It w/ Chef Michele. This time she is helping us learn how to preserve fresh veggies so that they can last longer during these unusual times. Finally they welcome their special guest David Bowd, the Founder and Chief executive of Salt Hotels. They discuss going from growing up in a small English Village to running some of the largest and most prestigious hotel groups in the world including The Ian Schrager Company and Andre Balazs Properties. Along with his partner Kevin, in 2014 David launched Salt Hotels with multiple properties in Provincetown, MA,, Shelter Island, NY. and Asbury Park, NJ. Find out more about these incredibly unique and interesting boutique properties at www.SaltHotels.com As always, they end with a cocktail from Equality Vodka. This week they are serving The Asbury Park!