Wife of the Party
LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer!
Our Editor's Take
The host of the weekly podcast Wife of the Party may have gained recognition from Bert Kreischer, her famous husband. However, that doesn't mean that LeeAnn Kreischer lacks talent, charm, or wit. Much of LeeAnn's wisdom comes from being a wife and mother. The host shines when she provides parenting advice or shares her struggles as a mom. She also empathizes with her guests, which facilitates honest, non-judgemental discussions.
When LeeAnn was young, she aspired to work in Hollywood. In 2002, after dropping out of her journalism degree in Georgia, she moved to LA to pursue writing. Soon, she received a role on the comedy My Biggest Fan as a staff writer. After that, she also acted in a short film. When LeeAnn met Bert, her life took a different path. Soon after their marriage in 2003, LeeAnn became pregnant and chose to become a full-time mom. She even rejected an offer to appear on the Travel Channel alongside her husband to ensure her daughters received her full attention. Parenting became her life's purpose, a quality that is clear in her podcast.
In each Wife of the Party episode, LeeAnn invites a friend or family member for a candid conversation. Since the host married a celebrity, many of her friends are in the same category. Notable appearances include Tiffany Haddish, Mark Normand, and Luis J. Gomez. Bret also shows up once in a while to support his wife and offer anecdotes from their married life. Since the podcast host knows what it's like to be "the woman behind the man," she also has conversations with others in the same situation. She talks to Melanie Posehn about what it's like to be the partner of comedian Brian Posehn. In another episode, she invites Conan O'Brien's assistant to speak about her role in his career.
Wife of the Party usually focuses on mental health, parenting, self-care, and self-actualization. They are relatable, warm, inviting, and entertaining conversations.
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