# 396 - Book Club: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Arden Myrin, who plays me in the upcoming show Free Bert, shares how much fun she had filming in Atlanta. We talk about the bond we formed over five weeks on set and how our friendship grew so naturally that we ended up creating a little crew with our friend Danielle Blumstein, calling ourselves “This Is Who We Are Now.” --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Hello Fresh - Go to https://HelloFresh.com/wife10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life!  Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife  --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be “You, Your Husband, and His Mother” by Dr. Tracy Dalgleish  Amazon - https://amzn.to/3VbSi8c Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798217045600 --------------------------------------------------- Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty⁠⁠ #podcast⁠⁠ #leeannkreischer⁠ #bertandleeann       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies and I discuss Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, exploring cultural differences, the misrepresentation of geishas, and other key themes throughout the book. Purchase “Memoirs of a Geisha” here Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fceB6D Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780679781585 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors ASPCA Pet Insurance - To explore coverage, visit https://ASPCApetinsurance.com/WIFE BetterHelp - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/wife --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be “You, Your Husband, and His Mother” by Dr. Tracy Dalgleish  Amazon - https://amzn.to/3VbSi8c Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798217045600 --------------------------------------------------- Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok couple Taylor Owen and James Neal talk about how they brought their acting to a wider audience by sharing sketches on Instagram and TikTok. They also open up about how they met, what it’s like to build a business together, their upcoming marriage, and the transition into life after college. Follow Taylor and James  https://www.instagram.com/taylorgraysen/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorgraysen?lang=en https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesmitchellneal https://www.instagram.com/jamesmitchellneal/?hl=en Get tickets to The Regular Sketch Tour here: https://linktr.ee/officialregs Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code LEEANN to get started. Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife  --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden  Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fceB6D Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780679781585 --------------------------------------------------- Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann      Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Fees may apply in IL. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. See sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. NFL Sunday Ticket offer for new subscribers only and auto-renews until cancelled. Digital games and commercial use excluded. Restrictions apply. Additional NFL Sunday Ticket terms at https://youtube.com/go/nflsundayticket/terms. Limited time offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle Blumstein and Christy Busby who worked on Free Bert this summer join me for a conversation about how they got into the entertainment industry as an assistant director and unit production manager.  Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors HelloFresh - Go to https://HelloFresh.com/wife10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! One per box with active subscription. Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden  Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fceB6D Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780679781585 --------------------------------------------------- Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Q&A’s with Bert are back and in this episode we answer questions from adulting, becoming a parent, and revealing family secrets.  Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors SelectQuote - Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at https://selectquote.com/wife --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden  Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fceB6D Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780679781585 --------------------------------------------------- Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathy, Kirsten, and I are excited to share our thoughts on Fannie Flagg’s new book “Something to Look Forward To. I’ve been a long time fan of Fannie Flagg and her new book has a collection of short stories that are perfect bite sized pieces.  Something to Look Forward To by Fannie Flagg comes out August 19th. Purchase your copy using our affiliate links: Amazon - https://amzn.to/3GAY8MI Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780593734414 Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife  --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden  Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fceB6D Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780679781585 --------------------------------------------------- Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with Erin Maguire as she shares her unexpected journey after being stuck in Israel for 10 days in lockdown. It wasn’t the trip she planned, but she made it home and is ready to tell the story. Follow Erin  Website: https://www.erinmaguire.com/ IGL https://www.instagram.com/erinmaguireofficial/  Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors BetterHelp - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/wife Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife  --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be “Something to Look Forward to” by Fannie Flag Amazon - https://amzn.to/3GAY8MI Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780593734414 --------------------------------------------------- Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with Andy Frasco to talk about his new album Growing Pains, learning to manage time, prioritizing relationships, and stepping into his truest creative self.  Andy Frasco & The U.N.’s new album “Growing Pains” is now streaming everywhere! Get tickets and check them out on tour at andyfrasco.com/tour!  Follow Andy YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndyFrasco   IG: https://www.instagram.com/andyfrasco/?hl=en Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Benebone - Get 50% off now at https://Benebone.com/WifeoftheParty HelloFresh - Make your summer enjoyable and delicious by signing up for HelloFresh at https://HELLOFRESH.com/wife10fm and get TEN FREE MEALS with a FREE ITEM FOR LIFE. Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be “Something to Look Forward to” by Fannie Flag Amazon - https://amzn.to/3GAY8MI Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780593734414 --------------------------------------------------- Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with Shawnee Baker to discuss her book “Baylie”, the story of fighting for her daughter's life, raising awareness for parents, and defeating challenges that come life's way.  Purchase Shawnee Baker’s book “Baylie” for 20% using code “LeeAnn” at https://www.baylie.com/ Follow Shawnee on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shawneelynnbaker/?hl=en Bert’s new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors SelectQuote - Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at https://selectquote.com/wife  --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be “Something to Look Forward to” by Fannie Flag Amazon - https://amzn.to/3GAY8MI Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9780593734414 --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with my friends Cathy & Kirsten to book club the book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” by John Berendt  Bert’s new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Benebone - Get 50% off now at https://Benebone.com/WifeoftheParty Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife  Greenchef - Make this summer your healthiest yet with Green Chef. Head to https://Greenchef.com/50WIFE and use code 50WIFE to get fifty percent off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months with free shipping. --------------------------------------------------- Our Next book club will be “Something to Look Forward to” by Fannie Flag --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices