The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael

Jessica St. Clair & June Diane Raphael

Each week, comedians and best friends Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael take a ‘deep dive’ into their real lives and discuss a wide range of topics including how to pursue joy amidst the insanity of motherhood and family, grief and loss, sh*t they put on their faces, and why they refuse to check their voicemails or unpack their suitcases. The Deep Dive captures the friendship of two women trying to survive adult womanhood. Their motto, shared by their loyal Deep Divers, is "Let Us Live!"

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The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael podcast is about two best friends sharing their experiences of womanhood. Together they recreate the historical experience of women chatting around a campfire. At times, the atmosphere is more like a witches' coven as they seem to plot and plan for the survival of womenkind.

Jessica St. Clair is an actress and producer. She's best known for the popular films Bridesmaids and Wanderlust. June Diane Raphael is an actress and comedian who starred in Burning Love and Grace and Frankie. She also cohosts the film podcast How Did This Get Made? with her husband, Paul Scheer.

The primary mission of this weekly podcast is to share their fears, joys, and survival tips for life. Their one promise is never to Google anything! They invite guests throughout to discuss everything from failure to body liberation. One guest is Chelsea Devantez, an Emmy-winning writer, actor, and comedian. She talks to the pair about why red lipstick is her power color and how she chose to adopt a dog. They also discuss how creativity isn't seen as essential for women as it is for men. It's an honest conversation about how this impacts their careers.

Another intriguing guest is comedian and costume designer SuChin Pak. She was a news correspondent for MTV and is now a podcaster for Lemonada Media. They discuss age, capitalism, and needing an outlet for emotions. Talk turns to circadian health with guest expert Meredith Oke. She talks about why it's crucial to avoid blue light and why exposure to sunlight is vital.

The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael podcast is a valuable podcast. It is good for women looking for support and inspiration. As well as helpful tips and suggestions, there's a lot of relatable humor throughout. Guests bring extra insight, from author Jamie Varon to comedian Nicole Byer. Every conversation focuses on the power of women to do amazing things, despite challenges along the way. They also share funny moments and events in their lives.

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Introducing: The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael

Introducing: The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael

Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael are about to do what women have done for centuries — crowd around around the proverbial fire, with their generous haunches and babies hanging off their tits, to share with you their fears, joys, and tips on how to stay alive. Each week, they invite one of their nearest and dearest to join them in getting #authentic. Please get ready to go on...The Deep Dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episodes

I Don’t Want Dings and I Don’t Want Dongs

I Don’t Want Dings and I Don’t Want Dongs

Deep Divers, it’s 7AM - do you know where your children are? This week, June and Jessica are in a state and are turning to egg sandwiches and Cann beverages for comfort with varying levels of success. Then June dives into a significant violation of her time and guest bathroom, plus we chat the big game, catfishing rom coms, and surf moms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deep Dive Presents: Choice Words with Samantha Bee

The Deep Dive Presents: Choice Words with Samantha Bee

We’re introducing you to a show we love: Choice Words with Samantha Bee. Every day, we make choices—some explode, some implode, and most we barely remember. But what about the choices that change everything? Each week, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to dig into the biggest decisions they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those choices have had. In this episode, Sam chats with comedian and actor Paul Scheer about his decision to go to NYU, becoming a parent, and figuring out what kind of dad he wants to be. For more episodes, search for Choice Words with Samantha Bee wherever you get your podcasts or click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS: Threedom, Add To Cart, and The Deep Dive play THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID

BONUS: Threedom, Add To Cart, and The Deep Dive play THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID

On this very special bonus episode of The Deep Dive, June and Jessica are joined by Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak from the podcast ADD TO CART, and Scott Aukerman, Lauren Lapkus, and Paul F. Tompkins from the podcast THREEDOM for game night! The game? That’s What She Said (Second Edition), by Moose Games, where the goal is to see who can create the most laughs with 400 innuendo-filled phrases. Thank you Moose Games for sponsoring this very funny, very NAUGHTY episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jessica and June are immediately post-election and are cycling through grief. Then they dive into firemen that spark no joy, earwax protocols, and Martha Stewart. And as we all forge ahead together, we encourage all our Deep Divers to become comfortable with being unlikeable and to take it a little too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode is coming to you from the past! Jessica and June are pre-election and you, dear listener, are mid or post-election, so we have no idea where we’re meeting you but we are entering the week with HOPE and recommend living that Cann life in any scenario. Plus Jess is escaping to the car, June is fact-checking whales, and we’re expressing our love for thicc bois (both dogs and athletes).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, June and Jessica are FINALLY talking about CVS. Then we get into Jess’s Marshalls origin story, our history of petty crimes and corporate theft, the wonders of Home Depot, and election anxiety. Plus we are interrupted by an extremely loud husband using the cal against us, and we make a very important live virtual show announcement. Please join us for The Deep Dive Christmas Spectacular, coming to your living rooms December 3rd at 5pm PT/8pm ET. Head to https://veeps.events/thedeepdive for tickets now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Homework

Morning Homework

This week, Jessica’s new eyelashes gets her an invite to a private tour of a salad bar from a man named Bruce. Meanwhile, June apprentices herself to a Mah Jong master. Then, they decide to stop trying to be better and instead GIVE UP, especially when it comes to homework. Remember Deep Divers: take care of yourselves in this moment of being “on hold” because the tide is going in the right direction!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, June makes a formal retraction of her previous statements on meal planning, and Jess takes us on a hot roller journey that leads to some serious revelations about hair and life in general. Then we learn about staying loose at Disneyland, parenting with Coca-Cola, and concert tips, tricks, and traumas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’ve got a real mezze platter of an episode. June and Jessica dive into the benefits of a Rot Day, moms and dads (both fake and real), generational bank chutes, sexy perimenopausal literature, and more. And listeners, please remember to check the room before divulging your deep dark secrets. You never know who’s going to pop up, Weekend at Bernie’s style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be Too Much with Lily Womble

Be Too Much with Lily Womble

This week, June and Jessica delve into the characteristics of a good apology, the fear of an embarrassing death, and the power of motherhood and Coca Cola. Then, Lily Womble, author of "Thank You, More Please: A Feminist Guide to Breaking Dumb Dating Rules and Finding Love" joins to discuss her book and its lessons on dating, love, and embracing one's self. You can find Lily on all social media as @datebrazenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica on Playing House, Cancer, and Leaning on Friends, from Pop Culture Moms

Jessica on Playing House, Cancer, and Leaning on Friends, from Pop Culture Moms

Sharing something special this week: An appearance Jessica made on the Pop Culture Moms podcast. On Pop Culture Moms, longtime friends and pop culture enthusiasts Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg sit down with fellow “scholars” of pop culture to explore the highs and lows of parenting. In this episode, you'll hear how Jessica drew inspiration for Playing House from her cancer battle, portraying the importance of female friendships for moms. Plus, Jessica talks about her comedy career, her precocious daughter, and why having a village matters when you're not feeling your best. You can listen to more Pop Culture Moms episodes at https://link.chtbl.com/pcms2?sid=jessicaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Dance Circle

Full Dance Circle

This week, Jess is a jet setter, June announces the golden age of the cinema is back and both girls share their deep fear of Spring Break. Then, conversation circles back to the dreaded dance circle as Deep Divers have opened their eyes to its untapped potential and its layered possibilities. To all you Pink Pony Girls and invisible double dutch innovators, we see you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 9 Foot Itch

The 9 Foot Itch

This week Deep Divers, we face a season of possibilities. Jess reflects on the incredible gift that is forgetting, and June is on some Big Hulk Energy as they ponder how to help the kids decompress after the odyssey that is an average school day and what it takes to start new traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Wedding Vibes

Second Wedding Vibes

The girls are quite literally melting from the heat, but before the puddles dry, Jessica reveals her ancient gift for dream interpretation and uses her skills to unlock June’s unconscious mind. Then, Jess is still reeling from a once in a lifetime wedding that was so full of special touches, even an aggressive dance circle couldn’t get in the way of a good time. June is also riding high from a monumental achievement in photogenic history and shares her mantra, borrowed from the great Ru Paul. Deep Divers, YOU know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To be Sean is to be Seen

To be Sean is to be Seen

What's your favorite scary movie? Is it none of them? This week, June shares a trailer for the movie she wants to watch with Jess, but let's just say it is not content Jess normally pursues. Then, Jess explores the power of flipping the script and June sees an equally amazing magic as her little ones fall in love with reading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puddin' Come Home

Puddin' Come Home

Deep Divers, school is back in sesh and June and Jess are clinging to the shreds of Summer II. Kids are coughing, the DNC has ended, and who knows, aliens may make an appearance before we have time to regulate. As a salve, June and Jess reflect on the power of a gorgeous set of press-ons and an early morning ocean swim; then June tells a cautionary tale about a girl named Puddin'. Remember Deep Divers: nobody has their sh*t together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Express Yourself with June Squibb

Express Yourself with June Squibb

This week, June and Jess reflect on moments where emotional release, rightfully, takes the wheel. June yearns for the powerful impact of a Haka, and Jess refuses to believe these Vermont coffee shops are operating without a frother. Then, Academy Award nominee, June Squibb, joins for a conversation about her latest film, "Thelma", and the exploration of women's later-in-life relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Happy with Gretchen Rubin

Get Happy with Gretchen Rubin

Deep Divers, in these complicated times, we must pursue happiness at all costs - whether that be a summer blockbuster, a nighttime moisturizer, a plethora of pens or straddling a novelty floaty. Then, the girls consult happiness expert best selling author Gretchen Rubin (Life in Five Senses) for her tips on how to combat anxiety and use all five senses to get more happiness in our lives. We’ll see you all on a hot dog floaty! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, June and Jess celebrate the beginning of Summer II with tales of lake swims and moms on rafts. Then, they discuss the terrifying experience of hosting a summer children’s birthday party and ask themselves if the only way to get through the heartbreaking moments of life is to be high, tanned and highlighted. Remember Deep Divers: Take some beauty risks, bring a friend, and don’t forget to add a little jingle on your way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, June and Jessica are dreaming about communal living, and feeling reinvigorated looking at our future with Kamala Harris on the ballot. Then, Mikhael Tara Garver, a true deep diver and pioneer in the experiential field, joins us to talk about immersive experiences that bring people together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.