Episodes
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...
Published 10/25/23
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...
Published 10/18/23
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...
Published 10/11/23
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...
Published 10/04/23
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 purchase http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning products http://MyKitsch.com/BEST for 30% off your entire...
Published 09/27/23
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 sneakers http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off...
Published 09/20/23
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...
Published 09/13/23
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 dying SPONSORS: 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...
Published 09/06/23
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...
Published 08/30/23
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 order http://BEISTRAVEL.COM/best for 15% off your first luggage purchase http://Mixhers.com/BEST promo code BEST for an...
Published 08/23/23
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...
Published 08/16/23
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...
Published 08/09/23
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 purchase http://Greenpan.us PROMO CODE: BEST for 30% off your order, plus free shipping on orders over $99 http://Wildgrain.com/BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS...
Published 08/02/23
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...
Published 07/26/23
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,...
Published 07/19/23
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 purchase http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order of all-natural plant based intimacy products http://AthleticGreens.com/BUSY for a 1 year-supply of Vitamin D, plus 5 free travel packs of...
Published 07/12/23
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...
Published 07/06/23
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...
Published 06/28/23
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...
Published 06/21/23
This week, Busy is back in Los Angeles even though she might feel like Los Angeles doesn’t want her here, and Caissie has embarked on a strength training program she may not need based on what she accidentally did to her sons’ bathroom door. Then, author, yoga teacher, entrepreneur and advocate, Jessamyn Stanley joins the party to talk about her experience as a fat, Black, queer woman who is bringing yoga to every body, while making a very compelling case for everybody to try NAKED...
Published 06/14/23
This week, Busy’s packing and moving AGAIN, while also trying to juggle some semblance of a social life with being a mom. Caissie is experiencing a menopause symptom she had never heard of in her life. Then, their friend Marcella Kroll (@savedbythespell on Instagram) joins the chat to talk about her intuitive gifts and how embracing them saved her life. SPONSORS: 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...
Published 06/07/23
This week, it’s Caissie’s birthday and she’s finally back from Cape Cod, and Busy is feeling so many things, both as a Taylor Swift fan and a parent whose oldest will be off to boarding school soon. Then, author and hilarious person Samantha Irby stops by to talk about her new bestseller “Quietly Hostile” while comparing IBS notes with Busy and contemplating what one should do after seeing a Satanically sacrificed pigeon in Manhattan.  SPONSORS: http://Wildgrain.com/BUSY for $30 off your...
Published 05/31/23
This week, find out how things went on the Whale Watch Memorial for Caissie’s mom and what happened when Busy decided to stop for the night because of a torrential downpour on her way to Cape Cod. Then, Busy’s friend, Christa Miller pops in to talk about working not only as an actor on Scrubs, Cougar Town and now Shrinking on Apple+, but also being the music supervisor on all those shows and more. And, she doesn’t just work with rock and roll, she also works with rocks from the earth. Plus,...
Published 05/24/23
This week, Busy breaks down how she spent her Mother’s Day, driving to Philly for a Taylor Swift concert. Caissie describes her infuriating overly casual traveling style. Then, human sunshine Ellie Kemper drops by to discuss some memories from The Office, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and to talk about her new gig, The Great American Baking Show on Roku. Plus, Ellie shares something she did recently that she swears she will never, ever do again. Then, Busy gives us an update on her plastic...
Published 05/17/23
This week, Caissie is wondering what lessons she is supposed to learn from Mercury Retrograde and shares the latest reason one of her dogs had to go to the emergency vet on Sunday. After recent events, Busy wonders if our country isn’t already in a Civil War we don’t realize we’re in and she describes a feeling she’s been having that she’s never had before. Then, actor and Busy’s friend Sofia Black D’Elia joins the pod to talk about what it was like being a teen actor on shows like All My...
Published 05/10/23