Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best

This week, Busy and Caissie are still playing catch up in their lives. Caissie’s still recovering from an ear infection, Busy has invested in a lower-sugar candy company, snd they share a story about something horrifying that happened in Emily BB’s bed! THEN! It finally happens! Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Michael R. Jackson drops by the pod to talk about his incredible musical “A Strange Loop” and Caissie reveals who was sitting in front of her at the theater on opening night in LA. You’re not gonna believe it!SPONSORS:http://Shopbeam.com/BUSY CODE: BUSY for up to 40% off Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, the bedtime hot cocoa mix that helps you sleephttp://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning productshttp://BollandBranch.com CODE: BUSY for 15% off your first order of super soft, luxurious 100% organic cotton sheets. Some exclusions apply. See site for details.http://Wildgrain.com/BUSY PROMO CODE: BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapyhttp://AthenaClub.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for 20% off your first purchase of Athena Club’s award-winning razors and body products. Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Caissie has moved out of Casa Kismet and back home to LA, after a brief stop in Texas, and Busy is experiencing post-strep-throat-induced euphoria. Then, co-creator of The Daily Show and co-founder of Air America, comedian and activist, Lizz Winstead, stops by to talk about the work her organization Abortion Access Front has been doing since long before Roe was reversed. A documentary about their efforts No One Asked You, just premiered.SPONSORS:http://HoneyLove.com/BEST20 CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwear.http://LolaVie.com CODE: BEST for 15% off your entire order of award-winning hair care that is Jennifer Anniston approved! (Note: One promo code per order, offers cannot be combined.)http://Songfinch.com/Busy to create an original, radio-quality, personalized song recorded and produced by an actual musician in 4 to 7 days, which you can then add to Spotify free, a $50 value, so your recipient can listen anytime!http://MagicSpoon.com/BUSY to save $5 off your order of high protein, 0g sugar, keto friendly, gluten-free, grain-free and soy free super fun breakfast cereals that will make you feel like a kid again!http://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for 15% off all Lume products in your first order, including the Lume Starter Pack which has a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice for an additional 15% off. That’s better than a 40% savings!http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitamins! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy’s and Caissie’s friend, the host of the Glamorous Trash podcast, Chelsea Devantez, stops by to talk about her new memoir, “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going to Anyway)” where she covers what it’s like to be donor conceived and diagnosed with CPTSD. And after revisiting the many traumas they have all faced, they all take a minute to try to figure out what’s going on with Ben Affleck and J Lo. Plus, Busy went on a good date and it’s the last week of taping for Busy This Week…for now, and Caissie is wondering how she’ll transition back to regular life!SPONSORS:http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any orderhttp://Shopbeam.com/BUSY CODE: BUSY for up to 40% off Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, the bedtime hot cocoa mix that helps you sleephttp://MagicSpoon.com/BUSY to save $5 off your order of high protein, 0g sugar, keto friendly, gluten-free, grain-free and soy free super fun breakfast cereals that will make you feel like a kid again!http://Zocdoc.com/DOINGHERBEST, sign up for FREE & book an appointment with a top rated doctorhttp://Blissy.com/BUSYPOD CODE: BUSYPOD for an additional 30% off your order of washable, hypoallergenic and luxurious 100% Mulberry silk award-winning pillowcases, self-care for your skin and hair!http://Lomi.com/BEST CODE: BEST for $50 off your Lomi composting machine Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie have to keep it tight because they’re in the midst of shooting episodes of Busy This Week for QVC+, and they are…busy this week! But they had to make time to talk about tiredness, trials, tribulations…and turds. Among other things!SPONSORS:http://MagicSpoon.com/BUSY to save $5 off your order of high protein, 0g sugar, keto friendly, gluten-free, grain-free and soy free super fun breakfast cereals that will make you feel like a kid again!http://Songfinch.com/Busy to create an original, radio-quality, personalized song recorded and produced by an actual musician in 4 to 7 days, which you can then add to Spotify free, a $50 value, so your recipient can listen anytime!http://Ritual.com/busy for 20% off your first month of plant-based Ritual Essential Daily Protein Shake.http://AthenaClub.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for 20% off your first purchase of Athena Club’s award-winning razors and body products.http://HelixSleep.com/BEST CODE: HELIXPARTNER20 for 30% off all mattress orders. This is their best offer ever and will not last!http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST CODE: BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy products for mind-blowing sex. Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week had a lot of highs and lows. Busy finally got to meet Oprah! Busy cursed in front of Oprah and millions of people watching. Caissie caught a mouse in Busy’s apartment that turned out to be something else. They have a new show coming out tonight on QVC+ with Kenan Thompson as the guest! But the highest of the high was getting to chat with the charming and talented Dylan Mulvaney about what it’s like to find yourself in the middle of the debate over trans rights, and beer, and finding your creative voice amidst the noise.SPONSORS:http://Wildgrain.com/BUSY PROMO CODE: BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://Fatty15.com/BUSY for 15% off your 90-day subscription starter kit of essential fatty acid C15, to strengthen cells, improve mitochondrial function and protect against free radicals for better long-term metabolic, liver and heart health.http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapyhttp://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning productshttp://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 10% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://BollandBranch.com CODE: BUSY for 15% off your first order of super soft, luxurious 100% organic cotton sheets. Some exclusions apply. See site for details. Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

DescriptionTitle: Carrie Preston “Too Busy to Think of a Title!”This week, Busy and Caissie are so excited that their long awaited return to late night TV is finally premiering on QVC+ TONIGHT! But, holy smokes are they busy. They talk about driving to Pennsylvania to appear live on QVC to promote the show and almost didn’t make it and how getting to walk the halls of QVC felt like winning a Golden Ticket into the chocolate factory. Then, the incomparable Emmy Award-winning Carrie Preston drops by to talk about her roles in True Blood, Claws, and how an appearance on The Good Wife eventually turned into her own starring role in her new show Elsbeth on CBS! And what it’s like being married to the star of another iconic show, Michael Emerson, from Lost!SPONSORS:http://HoneyLove.com/BEST20 CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwear.http://Blissy.com/BUSYPOD CODE: BUSYPOD for 30% off your order of washable, hypoallergenic and luxurious 100% Mulberry silk award-winning pillowcases, self-care for your skin and hair!http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitamins!http://LolaVie.com CODE: BEST for 15% off your entire order of award-winning hair care that is Jennifer Anniston approved! (Note: One promo code per order, offers cannot be combined.)http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any orderhttp://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for 15% off all Lume products in your first order, including the Lume Starter Pack which has a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice for an additional 15% off. That’s better than a 40% savings! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

Do you love dog-barking ASMR? This week, Busy is in Los Angeles at Emily BB’s house with her dog, Alfie. Caissie is staying in New York at Casa Kismet, and in her husband’s mind, she and Busy are living together like Laverne & Shirley. Find out what happened to some couture clothing Busy was about to borrow from some stylists and how the first taping of Busy This Week went for QVC+! Plus, an honest discussion about frustrations they’re feeling at the state of the world.SPONSORS:Songfinch.com/Busy to create an original, radio-quality, personalized song recorded and produced by an actual musician in 4 to 7 days, which you can then add to Spotify free, a $50 value, so your recipient can listen anytime!AthenaClub.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for 20% off your first purchase of Athena Club’s award-winning razors and body productsForiaWellness.com/BEST CODE: BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy products for mind-blowing sexZocdoc.com/DOINGHERBEST, sign up for FREE & book an appointment with a top rated doctorSmalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century!Fatty15.com/BUSY for 15% off your 90-day subscription starter kit of essential fatty acid C15, to strengthen cells, improve mitochondrial function and protect against free radicals for better long-term metabolic, liver and heart health. Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Caissie went to Retta’s Pink Party in LA, then stayed up all night to catch an early flight to NYC where she landed, ran to Casa Kismet, threw on a sparkly jumpsuit and rushed to the Writers’ Guild of America Awards where Busy was presenting. Find out who Busy spoke to at the event that had her losing her mind. And find out who she was too star struck to talk to, but who also made her lose her mind again later in her Instagram comments. And hear how Caissie’s doing, being back in the Big Apple for the next few weeks while she and Busy make their late night show Busy This Week for QVC+, premiering May 8th. Beeteedubs, Busy is actually so busy that she’s declared she no longer has time for BS, and drops a couple radical honesty bombs you won’t want to miss.SPONSORS:http://HelixSleep.com/BEST CODE: HELIXPARTNER20 for 20% off all mattress orders, plus two free pillows. This is their best offer ever and will not last!http://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any orderhttp://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snackshttp://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapyhttp://BollandBranch.com CODE: BUSY for 15% off your first order of super soft, luxurious 100% organic cotton sheets. Some exclusions apply. See site for details. Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy’s Girls5Eva co-star and friend Sara Bareilles is back to talk about what it’s like to try to write songs when you’re not sure what you have to say. She tells us what’s next for her (hint: one thing is musical, another thing is matrimonial) and why we all deserve comfortable pants.SPONSORS:http://AthenaClub.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for 20% off your first purchase of Athena Club’s award-winning razors and body productshttp://Wildgrain.com/BUSY PROMO CODE: BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning productshttp://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first innovative and chic luggage purchasehttp://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitamins!http://Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy is back in New York City and as she and Caissie reflect on the horrific killing of 7 foreign aid workers with World Central Kitchen in Gaza, Caissie attempts to articulate her mounting frustration with the social media discourse, as Busy advocates seeking out actionable items above all else. Then, everyone’s day gets brighter when comedian, actor, writer and producer, John Early, from Search Party, The Afterparty, At Home with Amy Sedaris and the new season of Girls5Eva plus much more, joins the women to talk about his hilarious upcoming movie, “Stress Positions” (opens April 19th) and the time Taylor Swift just personally texted him and asked him to appear in the music video for her song Antihero.SPONSORS:http://Blissy.com/BUSYPOD CODE: BUSYPOD for 30% off your order of washable, hypoallergenic and luxurious 100% Mulberry silk award-winning pillowcases, self-care for your skin and hair!http://Fatty15.com/BUSY for 15% off your 90-day subscription starter kit of essential fatty acid C15, to strengthen cells, improve mitochondrial function and protect against free radicals for better long-term metabolic, liver and heart health.http://HoneyLove.com/BEST20 CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwear.http://ASPCAPetInsurance.com/Busy to explore customizable accident & illness plans for your pethttp://LolaVie.com CODE: BEST for 15% off your entire order of award-winning hair care that is Jennifer Anniston approved! (Note: One promo code per order, offers cannot be combined.)http://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for $5 off your Lume Starter Pack including a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice. That’s better than a 40% savings! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie share their thoughts on the explosive Max documentary Quiet on Set about the behind the scenes misconduct and abuse on the sets of several Nickelodeon children’s shows, plus they recap the arguments heard by the Supreme Court about whether access to abortion pills will be restricted. Then, Grammy winner, Tony and Emmy nominee, Phillipa Soo, stops by to talk about her experience as a child trying to break into the entertainment business and what the gasp uttered by her iconic character, Eliza, at the end of Hamilton might mean. Plus, she talks about her latest pivot, to being a children’s book author with her debut book, Piper Chen Sings, out this week! Finally, Busy and Caissie discuss an amazing afternoon they spent, meeting Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, and celebrating her new memoir, One Way Out, with a whole bunch of wonderful women. CONTENT WARNING: Frank discussion of sexual assault, child sexual abuse and sexual assaultSPONSORS:http://Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century!http://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first innovative and chic luggage purchasehttp://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snackshttp://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 40% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for lifehttp://Cariuma.com/BEST for 15% off stylish, sustainable sneakershttp://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapy Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie are together in Los Angeles, gearing up for their new talk show on QVC+! Busy reveals a celebrity elevator encounter she had that might have inadvertently given off a vibe she did not intend. OR DID SHE? Caissie gets extremely vulnerable and, she hopes, relatable, by sharing her struggle with an embarrassing affliction she thought was just for people in Bible times. Plus, Busy talks about how Cricket saw someone super famous at The Grove and saw a lot more of that super famous person’s wife!SPONSORS:http://ASPCAPetInsurance.com/Busy to explore customizable accident & illness plans for your pethttp://Ritual.com/busy for 20% off your first month of plant-based Ritual Essential Daily Protein Shake.http://BollandBranch.com CODE: BUSY for 15% off your first order of super soft, luxurious 100% organic cotton sheets. Some exclusions apply. See site for details.http://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any orderhttp://ForiaWellness.com/BEST CODE: BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy products for mind-blowing sex Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie are trying to get the pink dye out of Busy’s hair while getting to the bottom of that questionably photoshopped royal photo. They also have a really big announcement that’s been almost 5 years in the making and they are so excited to finally spill the beans! Then, everyone’s favorite librarian, Mychal Threets, joins the pod to talk about the absolute joy of reading and to make a couple of exciting announcements of his own! Finally, a bad date and the Girls5Eva premiere are recapped tighter than a can of paint somebody tapped with a mallet.SPONSORS:http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning productshttp://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapyhttp://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first innovative and chic luggage purchasehttp://Wildgrain.com/BUSY PROMO CODE: BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://HelixSleep.com/BEST CODE: HELIXPARTNER20 for 20% off all mattress orders, plus two free pillows. This is their best offer ever and will not last!http://DrinkAG1.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D3K2, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first order Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy has been busy round the clock doing press for the new season, plus the past two seasons, of Girls5Eva on Netflix! It’s almost finally here! And in her spare time, she’s been hosting every benefit and gala for every important cause she can get her hands on. Meanwhile, Caissie may be be getting some of that BPE in her house. Like, literally.SPONSORS:http://Blissy.com/BUSYPOD CODE: BUSYPOD for 30% off your order of washable, hypoallergenic and luxurious 100% Mulberry silk award-winning pillowcases, self-care for your skin and hair!http://Fatty15.com/BUSY for 15% off your 90-day subscription starter kit of essential fatty acid C15, to strengthen cells, improve mitochondrial function and protect against free radicals for better long-term metabolic, liver and heart health.http://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for $5 off your Lume Starter Pack including a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice. That’s better than a 40% savings!http://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 40% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for life.http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitamins!http://HoneyLove.com/BEST20 CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwear. Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie are trying to balance the dark and the light. On the one hand, the world is dark and scary, on the other hand, they were sent Dunkings jogging suits. While taking photographs for a gig, Busy was asked to smize and learned she does not have that skill! Then, comedian writer and first time female director, Chelsea Peretti stops by to talk about her new movie, “First Time Female Director” available on Roku, March 8th!SPONSORS:http://Ritual.com/busy for 20% off your first month of plant-based Ritual Essential Daily Protein Shake.http://BollandBranch.com CODE: BUSY for 15% off your first order of super soft, luxurious 100% organic cotton sheets. Some exclusions apply. See site for details.http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any orderhttp://Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century!http://Zocdoc.com/DOINGHERBEST, sign up for FREE & book an appointment with a top rated doctor Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie are still basking in the glow of all the info they learned from The Points Guy and waiting for their Amex Gold cards with 4x points on groceries to arrive. While they wait, they discuss why Busy’s trip to visit BFF (Michelle Williams) was cut short, the concept of body doubling in ADHD, the pig pot raffle status, what BFF Michelle gave Busy for Christmas and how, hopefully, not to get scammed by a fake call from the CIA. SPONSORS:http://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchasehttp://ASPCAPetInsurance.com/Busy to explore customizable accident & illness plans for your pethttp://HelixSleep.com/BEST CODE: HELIXPARTNER20 for 20% off all mattress orders, plus two free pillows. This is their best offer ever and will not last!http://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 40% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for lifehttp://HelloTushy.com CODE: BEST for 10% off your entire order of Tushy bidets and bathroom accessorieshttp://DrinkAG1.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D3K2, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first order Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie are talking about Busy’s epic garage sale in New York City and how, afterward, they attempted to watch the Super Bowl together by looking in the window of Busy’s neighbor. There is a thorough recap of Ben Affleck’s Dunkin commercial. Then, the day has finally arrived when the women are joined by THE Points Guy, Brian Kelly, who explains which credit cards offer the best programs and perks and how to use them to take the fullest advantage of airline miles and cash back AND NOT BE INTIMIDATED OR CONFUSED!SPONSORS:http://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snackshttp://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 40% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for lifehttp://Wildgrain.com/BUSY PROMO CODE: BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning productshttp://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapyhttp://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy is excavating her entire life in preparation for her epic garage sale and Caissie’s getting ready to fly out to NYC to help her…when one of the stars of The Office, Veep, Silicon Valley, The Good Wife and so much more, Zach Woods, joins the chat and absolutely enchants the pants off everyone. They talk about THE sexiest scene in cinematic history, neurodivergent hyper-focus meals, the significance of Snow Babies, masculine candle habits, shoplifting, dating drug dealers and other inappropriate adults, first celebrity crushes, and how Zach once dreamed of being a jazz musician. Plus, Zach talks about his brilliant new stop motion animated show In the Know, where he plays public radio’s 3rd most popular host, interviewing real live celebrities on the air. Watch season 1 on Peacock now!SPONSORS:http://LolaVie.com CODE: BEST for 15% off your entire order of award-winning hair care that is Jennifer Anniston approved! (Note: One promo code per order, offers cannot be combined.)http://HoneyLove.com/BEST20 CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwearhttp://BollandBranch.com CODE: BUSY for 15% off your first order of super soft, luxurious 100% organic cotton sheets. Some exclusions apply. See site for details.http://DrinkAG1.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D3K2, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first orderhttp://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitaminshttp://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for $5 off your Lume Starter Pack including a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice. That’s better than a 40% savings! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie thought they were getting a great guest, but when it got down to brass tacks, the ladies decided to bump him up to honorary co-host. Jake Johnson from New Girl, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse plus 21 Jump Street, among many other things, joins the pod to talk about the new film he wrote, directed and stars in, called Self-Reliance on Hulu now, and his new podcast We’re Here to Help. They also talk about breakups, witchy premonitions, if you can conjure a strange coincidence to bring yourself closure, why entertainment awards are goofy and, of course, Caissie makes him tell her everything about working with Prince on New Girl and he very sweetly obliges.SPONSORS:http://Ritual.com/busy for 40% off your first month of plant-based Ritual Essential Daily Protein Shake. Offer available through January 31st!http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST CODE: BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy products for mind-blowing sexhttp://Zocdoc.com/DOINGHERBEST, sign up for FREE & book an appointment with a top rated doctorhttp://Hatch.co/Busy for $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore, plus free shippinghttp://Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century!http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any order Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie are discussing the Oscar nominations…and the snubs. They’re reminiscing about how much they used to obsess over Bradley Cooper’s bang. Plus, Biz is preparing for a colonoscopy while working through a weird interaction with a guy, and Caissie is paranoid her sons saw her pubes.SPONSORS:http://BollandBranch.com CODE: BUSY for 15% off your first order of super soft, luxurious 100% organic cotton sheets. Some exclusions apply. See site for details.http://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 40% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for lifehttp://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snackshttp://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchasehttp://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapy Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Mean Girls is #1 at the box office and Busy is celebrating being in her first #1 movie, while also talking about clearing some of the physical and emotional clutter from her life with a big upcoming sale that anyone can come to if they want! Caissie is realizing that perhaps she can only write under perfect conditions and, for her, those conditions are while riding on a moving train.SPONSORS:http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST CODE: BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy products for mind-blowing sexhttp://honeylove.com/BEST20 PROMO CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwearhttp://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapyhttp://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 40% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for lifehttp://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://DrinkAG1.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D3K2, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first order Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy describes what was going through her mind, and her stomach, at the “Mean Girls” premiere. Then, her movie daughter Reneé Rapp joins the pod to talk about what it feels like to bring her Broadway portrayal of iconic character Regina George to the big screen, and the one and only thing that made her nervous about stepping into the role.SPONSORS:http://Wildgrain.com/BUSY PROMO CODE: BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitaminshttp://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning productshttp://Hatch.co/Busy for $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore, plus free shippinghttp://HelixSleep.com/BEST CODE: HELIXPARTNER20 for 20% off all mattress orders, plus two free pillows. This is their best offer ever and will not last!http://DrinkAG1.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D3K2, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first order Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie are together for the second week in a row, sharing how they rang in the New Year and what they wore. Then, Rabbi Sharon Brous returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, “The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts,” and how we can better help each other to grieve.http://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snackshttp://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 40% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for lifehttp://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchasehttp://Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century!http://LumeDeodorant.com PROMO CODE: BEST for $5 off your Lume Starter Pack including a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice. That’s better than a 40% savings! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

In their last episode of 2023, Busy shares why her Christmas was lousy. Literally. Then she and Caissie share their New Year’s resolutions and Busy pushes back against an Instagram critic. Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

Busy and Caissie promised to come back and tell everyone what they were doing their best at this week, and they do. But they also talk about so many other things, including gifts, grief and why Biz has a yeast infection. CONTENT WARNING: Death, child deathSPONSORS:http://HelixSleep.com/Best for 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows!http://MyKitsch.com/BEST for 30% off your entire order of affordable yet luxurious haircare and self-care essentialshttp://honeylove.com/BEST20 PROMO CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwearhttp://Hatch.co/Best for $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 all-in-one dream machine, plus free shippinghttp://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy productshttp://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any order Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy talks us through what’s been going on in her family and why there was no podcast last week and Caissie shares why she’s the world’s most useless psychic.SPONSORS:Visit https://www.pax.com/busy for 15% your first order of innovative, cutting-edge, high quality and safety-tested cannabis oils, pods and deviceshttp://AthleticGreens.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D3K2, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of 75 high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first orderhttp://honeylove.com/BEST20 PROMO CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwearhttp://Wildgrain.com/BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://Auraframes.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for up to $30 off, plus free shipping of your Aura digital photo frame Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie both had a bit of familial friction over the turkey-based holiday. Plus, they both remember the druggies and drug dealers they dated in high school. Then, Roxane Gay, best-selling author of “Bad Feminist,” “Hunger” and editor of “Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture” stops by, in the middle of having a bloody nose, to talk about her new book, “Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism and Minding Other People’s Business” and everyone shares some of their most surprisingly controversial opinions, along with thoughts on American Individualism, menopause and whether we’re clueless about it because Oprah retired too soon, and who we could nominate to be our national mother.SPONSORS:http://ColorGuru.com CODE: BEST for 10% off any expert color analysis package to determine your best seasonal color palette whether you’re choosing clothing or makeuphttp://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snackshttp://FactorMeals.com/Busy50 to get 50% off fresh, flavor-packed meals delivered to your door and ready to eat in just 2 minutes with no prep or messhttp://TRYARMRA.com/BUSY CODE: Busy for 15% off your first order of ARMRA Colostrum, the new superfood that can strengthen immunity & gut health, improve fitness & metabolism & even enhance the radiance of your skin & hairhttp://MarineLayer.com/BEST15 for 15% off your entire order of your new favorite fits! Order by December 18th to ensure Christmas deliveryhttp://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapy Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie have just returned from a surprise birthday weekend for Emily BB that was full of misadventure and misunderstanding. Find out what someone almost got stung by, what someone *did* get stung by, why Busy’s kid was detained at the airport and who Caissie was spotted kissing! Plus, after publicly going on record as an ugly flower hater, Busy accidentally sent ugly flowers to someone special.SPONSORS:UNTIL 11/27/23! http://Hatch.co/Best for $40 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 all-in-one dream machine, plus free shippingNOW THROUGH BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY! http://AuraFrames.com CODE: BUSY to get 40 dollars off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. This is their best deal of the year!http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy productshttp://AthleticGreens.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of 75 high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first orderhttp://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitaminshttp://SundaysForDogs.com/Busy for 35% off your first order of high quality, healthy shelf-stable air-dried food for your dog made from human-grade ingredients Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy is feeling sad, which is understandable, but Caissie wonders if it isn’t the kind of sad she should consider getting some extra professional help with. They do their best to make each other laugh between tears, talking about The Vermont Country Store, gross foods of the 70s and why Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building.SPONSORS:http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any orderhttp://Wildgrain.com/BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://HelixSleep.com/BEST CODE: HELIXPARTNER25 for 25% off all mattress orders, plus two free pillows until 11/19/23. This is their best offer ever and will not last!http://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snackshttp://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapyhttp://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for $5 off your Lume Starter Pack including a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice. That’s better than a 40% savings! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy’s installing window treatments she can’t remember ordering and, for the first time in her life, dating. And even though she’s never really dated either, Caissie tries her best to offer some advice. Then, NYT bestselling author and poet Cleo Wade drops by to talk about her new book, “Remember Love” and the pivot that changed her entire life.SPONSORS:TRYARMRA.com/BUSY CODE: Busy for 15% off your first order of ARMRA Colostrum, the new superfood that can strengthen immunity & gut health, improve fitness & metabolism & even enhance the radiance of your skin & hair.Visit pax.com/busy for 15% off your first order of innovative, cutting-edge, high quality and safety-tested cannabis oils, pods and devices.honeylove.com/BEST20 PROMO CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwearMyKitsch.com/BEST for 30% off your entire order of affordable yet luxurious haircare and self-care essentialsDrinkAG1.com/Busy for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D3K2, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first orderThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy has strep and you can actually hear the antibiotics enter her system and start to make her less sick over the course of the pod. Caissie is telling some wild stories about her family’s medical issues and Biz is sharing some real talk about the tougher side of parenting teens. Plus, actor Ariel Winter pops in to talk about the pressures of being a child star, moving out of Hollywood for happiness and her new movie, “Tripped Up!”SPONSORS:http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy productshttp://SundaysForDogs.com/Busy for 35% off your first order of high quality, healthy shelf-stable air-dried food for your dog made from human-grade ingredientshttp://Hatch.co/Best for $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 all-in-one dream machine, plus free shippinghttp://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snackshttp://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitaminshttp://TRYARMRA.com/BUSY CODE: Busy for 15% off your first order of ARMRA Colostrum, the new superfood that can strengthen immunity & gut health, improve fitness & metabolism & even enhance the radiance of your skin & hair. Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

It’s Caissie’s 25th wedding anniversary and while she’s not doing the best job of celebrating it, Busy IS celebrating the one year anniversary of the day she fell down her stairs and almost died. The downward spiral she’s been experiencing since has her wondering if she fell through some kind of portal that she’s just now coming out of. In fact, she’s calling for the new year to start immediately. Then, comedian, actor and author, Aparna Nancherla, pops by to talk about her new book “Unreliable Narrator” and without even knowing portals had already been discussed, also talks about her brush with a portal to another dimension. Was it all a freaky coincidence? You tell us!SPONSORS:http://Cariuma.com/BEST for 15% off stylish, sustainable sneakershttp://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 30% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for lifehttp://Wildgrain.com/BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://Mixhers.com/BEST promo code BEST for an additional 10% off your order of MixHers nutritional supplements to balance hormoneshttp://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapy Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie are very excited to welcome iconic actor Martha Plimpton to talk about her work with A is For, an organization she helped found, that fights tirelessly to advance reproductive rights, end the stigma of abortion care and to protect bodily autonomy for all. Plus, Busy talks about a spontaneous decision to let her kid come home from boarding school for the weekend and Caissie explains why she needed Matt to physically dress her for a friend’s birthday celebration.SPONSORS:Visit http://Pax.com or your local dispensary to shop Pax’s innovative, cutting-edge, high quality and safety-tested cannabis oils, pods and devices.http://TRYARMRA.com/BUSY CODE: Busy for 15% off your first order of ARMRA Colostrum, the new superfood that can strengthen immunity & gut health, improve fitness & metabolism & even enhance the radiance of your skin & hair.http://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snackshttp://MyKitsch.com/BEST for 30% off your entire order of affordable yet luxurious haircare and self-care essentialshttp://HelixSleep.com/BEST for 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Their best offer ever!http://SundaysForDogs.com/Busy for 35% off your first order of high quality, healthy shelf-stable air-dried food for your dog made from human-grade ingredients Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie, like so many of you, are feeling a deep sadness over the attacks on Israel and the subsequent conflict in the Middle East, trying to remain informed while also being pretty horrified by some of the online discourse. Busy discusses the scientific phenomena of Quantum Entanglement and how she believes it applies to this moment in time. Then, everyone’s spirits are lifted when Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp, the writers and stars of the hilarious new movie, “Dicks: The Musical” stop by to explain how they got to make this movie when they weren’t really expecting to. Finally, Busy talks about a session she recently had with famed astrologer, Chani Nicholas, and Caissie shares what happened during her latest energy healing experience. SPONSORS:http://Hatch.co/Best for $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 all-in-one dream machine, plus free shippinghttp://Cariuma.com/BEST for 15% off stylish, sustainable sneakershttp://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for $5 off your Lume Starter Pack including a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice. That’s better than a 40% savings!http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapyhttp://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy productshttp://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any order Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie have a jam packed show with two iconic performers turned authors, Hilarie Burton Morgan of MTV and One Tree Hill fame, and Geri Halliwell-Horner of SPICE GIRLS FAME! These are just a few of the topics touched upon: wallpaper, ghosts, girl power, finding your voice, a Prince’s bum, the 90s, Jell-O and much, much more! Hilarie’s book, “Grimoire Girl” is out now and her podcast “Drama Queens” will return for season 3 soon. Geri’s book “Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen” is also out now. SPONSORS:http://Chomps.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of Chomps high-protein meat stick snackshttp://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 30% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for lifehttp://honeylove.com/BEST20 PROMO CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwearhttp://AthleticGreens.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of 75 high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first orderhttp://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://SundaysForDogs.com/Busy for 35% off your first order of high quality, healthy shelf-stable air-dried food for your dog made from human-grade ingredients Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy has an interesting discovery about her sexuality. Plus, something that Caissie never intended for anyone to see was seen…by a lot of people. And http://MoveOn.org’s Rahna Epting cruises by to talk about their “Banned Bookmobile Tour”!SPONSORS:http://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchasehttp://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning productshttp://MyKitsch.com/BEST for 30% off your entire order of affordable yet luxurious haircare and self-care essentialsAt any store, you can buy 1 JuneShine package of premium canned cocktails with no added sugar, and get the 2nd for only a penny ($0.01). Go to http://JUNESHINE.com/BUSY, text them a photo of your receipt, and they’ll Venmo you immediately!http://Cariuma.com/BEST for 15% off stylish, sustainable sneakershttp://Mixhers.com/BEST promo code BEST for an additional 10% off your order of MixHers nutritional supplements to balance hormones Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy made a brisket and broke it off with a friend. Caissie is getting set for her plus size clothing sale and explains why she’s too lazy to sell clothes online like Busy does. Then, comedian Chris Fleming stops by to talk about EVERYTHING including his new special, his bath addiction and the growth he has on his shoulder that is identical to one Emily BB also has!SPONSORS:http://Cariuma.com/BEST for 15% off stylish, sustainable sneakershttp://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitaminshttp://HelixSleep.com/BEST for 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Their best offer ever!http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy productshttp://AthleticGreens.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of 75 high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first orderhttp://Greenpan.us PROMO CODE: BEST for 30% off your order, plus free shipping on orders over $99 Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, even though Busy has Covid again and is stuck inside her apartment, she and Caissie are delighted to have their old friend and co-host, Shantira Jackson, joining them for a reunion! They had so much to talk about including what Shantira’s new passion is now that she’s been on strike for months, what happened when Caissie’s husband opened the glass shower door box that has been sitting outside their bathroom for months and where Busy dreams of moving to now. Plus some hot old goss from back when they all worked in showbiz before the endless work stoppage of 2023.SPONSORS:http://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchasehttp://NUTRAFOL.com/scalp CODE: BUSY for $10 off your first scalp care orderhttp://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any orderhttp://Wildgrain.com/BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapyhttp://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for $5 off your Lume Starter Pack including a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice. That’s better than a 40% savings! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy wasn’t sure she was ready to return to the podcast, but she showed up to remember her friend Kate. Then, Broadway’s Bonnie Milligan talks about how the recent loss of her father affected her Tony Award-winning performance in “Kimberly Akimbo.” Trigger Warning: Discussion of death and dyingSPONSORS:http://AthleticGreens.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of 75 high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first orderhttp://MyKitsch.com/BEST for 30% off your entire order of affordable yet luxurious haircare and self-care essentialshttp://Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century!http://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 30% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for lifehttp://honeylove.com/BEST20 PROMO CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwearhttp://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie take a look back at some of their favorite moments with Andrew Rannells, Rosie O’Donnell, David Letterman, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paul F. Tompkins, Janie Haddad Tompkins, Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond!SPONSORS:At any store, you can buy 1 JuneShine package of premium canned cocktails with no added sugar, and get the 2nd for only a penny ($0.01). Go to JUNESHINE.com/BUSY, text them a photo of your receipt, and they’ll Venmo you immediately!http://Greenpan.us PROMO CODE: BEST for 30% off your order, plus free shipping on orders over $99http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy productshttp://SundaysForDogs.com/Busy for 35% off your first order of high quality, healthy shelf-stable air-dried food for your dog made from human-grade ingredientshttp://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapy Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

Busy and Caissie asked if any of you needed any advice from us and boy did you ever! So, they did our best to answer some of them and they hope it helps!SPONSORS:http://Wildgrain.com/BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://NUTRAFOL.com/scalp CODE: BUSY for $10 off your first scalp care orderhttp://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchasehttp://Mixhers.com/BEST promo code BEST for an additional 10% off your order of MixHers nutritional supplements to balance hormoneshttp://HelixSleep.com/BEST for 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Their best offer ever!http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitamins Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

Every week, Busy and Caissie ask their guests about a major pivot they’ve faced in their lives. Whenever anyone chooses to generously share something that is so deeply personal while also being incredibly relatable, their stories are unforgettable. This week, author and queer activist Glennon Doyle, journalist Lisa Ling, actor and director Natalie Morales, actor Julia Duffy, comedian Nikki Glaser, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Season 5 Shea Couleé and actor, comedian, writer and director Ike Barinholtz are all talking about events, sometimes joyful, sometimes incredibly painful, that wound up changing the direction of their lives. TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of suicide, rape and eating disorders and death.SPONSORS:http://MyKitsch.com/BEST for 30% off your entire order of affordable yet luxurious haircare and self-care essentialshttp://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning productshttp://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any orderhttp://Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century!http://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for $5 off your Lume Starter Pack including a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice. That’s better than a 40% savings! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie are answering some of YOUR questions! Like, how do they stop life from flying by and what skincare products they use and what celebrities they’ve worked with who surprised them the most. You get the picture!SPONSORS:At any store, you can buy 1 JuneShine package of premium canned cocktails with no added sugar, and get the 2nd for only a penny ($0.01). Go to JUNESHINE.com/BUSY, text them a photo of your receipt, and they’ll Venmo you immediately!Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapySundaysForDogs.com/Busy for 35% off your first order of high quality, healthy shelf-stable air-dried food for your dog made from human-grade ingredientshoneylove.com/BEST20 PROMO CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwearAthleticGreens.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of 75 high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first orderThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes! Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy has felt a shift in something. The atmosphere, the energy in the Universe. Something! Meanwhile, Caissie shares a professional memory of Paul Reubens while Busy’s got a personal one. SPONSORS:http://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchasehttp://Greenpan.us PROMO CODE: BEST for 30% off your order, plus free shipping on orders over $99http://Wildgrain.com/BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://NUTRAFOL.com/scalp CODE: BUSY for $10 off your first scalp care orderhttp://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy productshttp://SAKARA.COM/BEST CODE: BEST for 20% off your first order of science-backed plant-rich nutritious meals and wellness essentials Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy & Caissie compare their experiences seeing the movie everyone is talking about, which they can’t name, because of the strike. Caissie also clarifies what she wasn’t doing to her husband in broad daylight in the parking lot of a big box home repair store. Then, actor, dancer, singer, model and one of the stars of a massively popular hit TV show that also shan’t be named, Heather Morris, joins the party to talk about why she’s nervous about her sons running around naked with a new dog in the house and why she’s so glad she never got a Slushee to the face in the aforementioned show. Plus, she talks about a serious and deeply personal pivot that occurred during her time on that show. And, she discusses her latest gig as Executive Producer of the darkly comedic dramatic podcast, “The Bystanders.” Season 2 is out now, starring Jane Lynch, Darren Criss, Margaret Cho, Kathleen Turner and more!SPONSORS:http://Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century!http://Mixhers.com/BEST promo code BEST for an additional 10% off your order of MixHers nutritional supplements to balance hormoneshttp://AthleticGreens.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of 75 high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first orderhttp://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchaseAt any store, you can buy 1 JuneShine package of premium canned cocktails with no added sugar, and get the 2nd for only a penny ($0.01). Go to JUNESHINE.com, text them a photo of your receipt, and they’ll Venmo you immediately!http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapy Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy describes a horrible accident she had on the street where there were several serious casualties! Then she and Caissie welcome their first post SAG-AFTRA strike guest, Samantha Bee, and things get weird as they try to talk without breaking any strike rules by not mentioning any TV projects, past or present. Instead, they discuss whether or not they are having sex, weird Canadian soda habits, a gossip site rumor about Sam that was so wrong it was funny, and Sam’s new podcast, “Choice Words” launched with our friends over at Lemonada Media! https://link.chtbl.com/ChoiceWordswithSamanthaBeeSPONSORShttp://LumeDeodorant.com/BEST PROMO CODE: BEST for $5 off your Lume Starter Pack including a full-size stick deodorant, a cream all-over body deodorant tube, plus two products of your choice. That’s better than a 40% savings!http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning productshttp://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitaminshttp://HelixSleep.com/BEST for 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Their best offer ever!http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any orderhttp://SundaysForDogs.com/Busy for 35% off your first order of high quality, healthy shelf-stable air-dried food for your dog made from human-grade ingredients Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy is feeling burnt out and Caissie can’t take the TikToks she used to watch. They discuss Jonah Hill’s texts to his ex, the Colleen Ballinger controversy and the best wedding Busy ever attended in her life.SPONSORS:http://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchasehttp://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy productshttp://AthleticGreens.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D, plus 5 free travel packs of AG1’s special blend of 75 high quality vitamins, minerals, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens with your first orderhttp://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://Greenpan.us PROMO CODE: BEST for 30% off your order, plus free shipping on orders over $99http://Mylio.com/BEST for 25% off your first year of Mylio, the smart powerful system for managing years of photos, videos and documents across all your devices Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy and Caissie discuss how it happened that they were both in New York City, sleeping in the same house, yet barely saw each other at all. Plus Busy describes a transcendent meeting with one of her heroes and how she is now in possession of a magic hat that is changing her life, while Caissie shares a hat story that is the OPPOSITE of magical. Then, actor and writer, Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds) shows up with a whole bunch of radical honesty about everything from managing trauma, to vaginal therapy, to discovering her unique sexuality, to how she became one of the most popular characters on one of the longest-running and most-watched TV shows ever!SPONSORS:http://honeylove.com/BEST20 PROMO CODE: BEST20 for 20% off the world’s best shaping built into shapewear, intimates and outerwearhttp://SAKARA.COM/BEST CODE: BEST for 20% off your first order of science-backed plant-rich nutritious meals and wellness essentialshttp://NUTRAFOL.com/scalp CODE: BUSY for $10 off your first scalp care orderhttp://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy’s fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes!http://Smalls.com/BEST CODE: BEST for 50% off your first order of protein packed preservative free cat food, PLUS free shipping!http://Zocdoc.com/DOINGHERBEST, sign up for FREE & book an appointment with a top rated doctor Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Busy’s in Los Angeles for one part of the podcast and New York for the other. Find out what 9000 Instagram followers saw before she deleted her post! And find out why Caissie had to slink out of a performance Busy was doing without giving her a ride home like she had offered. Then, listen as Modern Family star, the sparkling Jesse Tyler Ferguson, relives one of his most awkward celebrity encounters and find out how his riskiest pivot paid off in the end.SPONSORS:http://Mylio.com/BEST to try Mylio Photos for FREE, the smart powerful system for managing years of photos, videos and documents across all your devices.http://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 30% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your door PLUS free veggies for lifehttp://Greenpan.us PROMO CODE: BEST for 30% off your order, plus free shipping on orders over $99http://Tawkify.com/BEST for 20% off when you become a client of the country’s #1 matchmaking service!http://SundaysForDogs.com/Busy for 35% off your first order of high quality, healthy shelf-stable air-dried food for your dog made from human-grade ingredientshttp://Auraframes.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for up to $30 off, plus free shipping of your Aura digital photo frame. Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe

This week, even though LA is still giving Busy very intense mixed signals, she’s looking forward to her upcoming live show with “The Thrilling Adventure Hour” and performing onstage with a bunch of lifelong friends. Caissie brags about the vegan hot fudge she made for pizza night at Emily BB’s house. Then, award-winning comedian Alex Edelman enters the chat to talk about imposter syndrome, pottery and what it’s like to suddenly be opening in your own Broadway show at the same time you are grieving an unfathomable loss.SPONSORS:http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children’s vitaminshttp://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchasehttp://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning productshttp://Wildgrain.com/BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS FREE CROISSANTS!http://HelixSleep.com/BEST for 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Their best offer ever!http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy products Get full access to A Bear on a Wire at busyphilippsisdoingherbest.substack.com/subscribe