Robert tells us how a meeting with a potential investor went this week. Then, the wives talk about what makes them “feel like a writer,” and Ariel helps Robert mentally prepare for an isolated, self-imposed writing retreat in the desert. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Ariel's mom gives her advice on how to work around her face blindness. Then the wives talk about the ongoing writer/actor strike, edibles kicking in at the wrong moments, and AI acting of the future. Snails >>>>> slugs btw. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

This week the wives get a visit from local comedian, horror aficionado, and (bad) poet, Alby Bastida! Alby shares his feelings on horror movie remakes, awkward encounters he's had after publishing his poetry, and his tips for aspiring stand up comedians. Then everyone unwinds with some Starbucks/retail survival stories and coffee opinions. Now you can help Alby save the bats! 25% of his T-shirt sale earnings go toward bat sanctuaries: https://www.teepublic.com/user/bad-poetry-inc ; https://www.redbubble.com/people/badpoetryinc/shop Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

First, the wives issue a warning about the insidious foot fondler currently on the loose in Lake Tahoe. Then they reminisce on the Sharknado movies, debate "eyebrow acting," conduct a brief acting workshop, and talk about what's going on with HBO's The Idol. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

This week the wives are coming at you from Lake Tahoe! Their friends Joseph, THE Allen, Andre, and Cristina take turns answering two questions: 1) If you could adapt or re-adapt any IP into a movie or TV show, which would you choose? and 2) Which movie or show have you seen recently that disproves the "everything these days is unoriginal" lie? They also take breaks to discuss The Righteous Gemstones (bc Ariel made Robert watch the pilot), survivalist reality TV, and their favorite things they did in Tahoe. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

The wives kick it off by comparing times they burnt out on script ideas REAL fast. Then they reminisce on that one time they (+ Zandra) went down to Hollywood to spend a day at a studio and watch a show get made. That's including the part where Robert and Zandra crashed some rich dead guy's estate sale and Robert got yelled at on set by possibly the world's youngest diva. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Principal photography for TrainREC is WRAPPED so the wives convene to give all the details and suck their own DICKS over how WELL everything went. Ariel also gives her personal recommendation for paid screenplay coverage for writers who need feedback, Robert updates us on his uphill battle vs. his personal short film script, and Ariel tells us about that one time she overheard a couple other Jews be horny in Hebrew in a public candy store. Spoiler alert: this will NOT be our first video episode. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Naren and John are back to promote TrainREC! They recap production progress and tell the origin story of their friendship. Then everyone reminisces on that one time Robert used erotic fanfiction to make a friend, and John complains about his ongoing morph suit curse. Donate to the TrainREC fundraiser: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/trainrec-pilot#/ Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

The wives kick it off by pondering whether or not ghosts get offended by their representation in movies. Then they talk about writers and directors with creepy "things," the official start of TrainREC production on the horizon, future plans for Ariel's short film, and the importance of taking risks. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry

Robert shares how he's prepared for a weekend of 12-hour shoots, starting tomorrow. Then the wives touch on the writers' strike, and Ariel explains why she's so stand-up curious. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.