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The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael

Jessica St. Clair & June Diane Raphael

Each week, comedians and best friends Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael take a ‘deep dive’ into their real lives and discuss a wide range of topics including how to pursue joy amidst the insanity of motherhood and family, grief and loss, sh*t they put on their faces, and why they refuse to check their voicemails or unpack their suitcases. The Deep Dive captures the friendship of two women trying to survive adult womanhood. Their motto, shared by their loyal Deep Divers, is "Let Us Live!"

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Our Editor's Take

The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael podcast is about two best friends sharing their experiences of womanhood. Together they recreate the historical experience of women chatting around a campfire. At times, the atmosphere is more like a witches' coven as they seem to plot and plan for the survival of womenkind.

Jessica St. Clair is an actress and producer. She's best known for the popular films Bridesmaids and Wanderlust. June Diane Raphael is an actress and comedian who starred in Burning Love and Grace and Frankie. She also cohosts the film podcast How Did This Get Made? with her husband, Paul Scheer.

The primary mission of this weekly podcast is to share their fears, joys, and survival tips for life. Their one promise is never to Google anything! They invite guests throughout to discuss everything from failure to body liberation. One guest is Chelsea Devantez, an Emmy-winning writer, actor, and comedian. She talks to the pair about why red lipstick is her power color and how she chose to adopt a dog. They also discuss how creativity isn't seen as essential for women as it is for men. It's an honest conversation about how this impacts their careers.

Another intriguing guest is comedian and costume designer SuChin Pak. She was a news correspondent for MTV and is now a podcaster for Lemonada Media. They discuss age, capitalism, and needing an outlet for emotions. Talk turns to circadian health with guest expert Meredith Oke. She talks about why it's crucial to avoid blue light and why exposure to sunlight is vital.

The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael podcast is a valuable podcast. It is good for women looking for support and inspiration. As well as helpful tips and suggestions, there's a lot of relatable humor throughout. Guests bring extra insight, from author Jamie Varon to comedian Nicole Byer. Every conversation focuses on the power of women to do amazing things, despite challenges along the way. They also share funny moments and events in their lives.

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