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

This week, the gals are joined by Paige Woodward, Jessica's Nurse Practitioner during her cancer treatments and she shares how we can best take care of ourselves and our loved ones during that frightening time. But first, June explains why her car is currently parked in her front yard and reveals she is being tortured AGAIN on all fronts -- period, family, AND dog. Then Paige Woodward NP dives dee...

This week we are kicking off the first in our Lifelong Learners Series with Casey Rose Wilson. Casey joins Jessica to lead a discussion on the Art of Small Talk, let us tell you the masters are at work, honey! Don't worry, June is along for the ride as a lifelong learner herself. Casey and Jessica discuss how to scan the room, increase verbal skills (lie), become ‘dog creepers’, and how weather is...

This week, Jessica is being hunted by the UK Police and unfortunately, June’s voicemail is still full. Jessica updates us about her MRI experience and discusses struggles around being too agreeable, while June shares how her dog, Sgt. Meatball helps her regulate her energy. Then, the gals discuss the continuing struggle parenting in a pandemic, Jessica reveals her new go-to small talk initiations,...

This week June and Jessica are living in the present and reflecting back on past advice. Jessica shares her new watch for children and some great fan advice that leads June to issue a formal apology for not suggesting said advice herself. Then, certified parenting instructor, Michelle Kenney M. Ed., joins to discuss ‘hand in hand parenting’, building connections with your children, how to navigate...

It’s 2022 and we’re coming in with a lot of clips, clops and emotions, and all we ask is that you LET US LIVE. Jessica dives right in it by sharing some personal news and the gals dig into the fears that are kept locked up tight in the closet. Then, June shares her MRI journey, and reveals that 2022 means accepting she needs glasses, if only to watch her ‘stories’. Deep Divers, let’s get excited f...

And just like that, Jessica is back in the U-S-of-A and we are digging into the joy, the pain, and the embarrassment of home organization. Then, we could not let this episode go by without talking about the Sex and The City reboot, June proclaims her alignment with a surprising character, and the gals discuss who is in fact ‘getting the parts’. Deep Divers, we asked to see your Christmas Trees and...

This week, it’s a real nightmare before Christmas thanks to a husband literally LURKING in the most horrifying manner. June and Jessica recover by digging into what a cozy pajama lifestyle is all about. Then, we go nuts for holiday decor as June reveals she's a “Christmas Traditionalist” and explains the appropriate way to decorate your Christmas tree. We talkin' bows, baby! Deep Divers, we want t...

Jessica is trying to live that bags within bags lifestyle while dishing out messages from beyond the grave. (Yes, it’s unsettling). June shares two life-changing events, one being children letting her sleep, the other involves the harming of trees. Then, the incomparable, Suzy Nakamura (Dead To Me, Avenue 5) joins Jessica and digs in like only a true Deep Diver could. Suzy reads from her mom’s rec...

Watch out because it’s still Scorpio Season and NO ONE IS SAFE. June teaches us why ‘No’ is a complete sentence, and to trust your intuition, even when it comes to home organizers. Then, the ladies wonder what everyone is “working with" and we learn what is and is NOT appropriate to teach in Pony Club. Also, Deep Divers, we want to see how those lotions and potions are displayed on your bathroom s...

Deep Divers, Scorpio season ain't over and we are still riding that WAVE! Jess and June dig into the intricacies of Nah vs Naaah, and June fields some serious scorpion energy at home. Then, Jessica makes June take a “highly sensitive person” survey and guess what...overhead lights are still a problem. And remember, no one should be subjected to Ska music in the morning, or ANYTIME.   Visit the Pin...

This week, Jessica’s mood is as dark as the UK nights as she shares a spine tingling story of how the Brits terrorize piñatas, and the gals both realize all their issues can be blamed on bad overhead lighting. Then, June talks about her big night out and yes, second locations were involved, and reveals the findings of a very cheeky poll. Let's just say Tequila and Scorpio Season is a real mix for...

June is back in office this week, and the gals dive into ‘goodbyes’ and the importance of honoring loss, at work and in their personal lives. Then, Jessica is running through the Heath with a Millionaire's Mind and a new 'hot tool' while June explains the passive income potential of an ATM business and the stress of creditors knowing you by name. And Deep Divers, don't be afraid to live like you’r...

This week June is out this week, but friend of the pod, Danielle Schneider (Bitch Sesh), joins Jessica to help co-pilot this week's dive and they dig RIGHT IN! They discuss their friendship, parenting, how they 'mother' each other, and exchange wild animal encounters. Then, Danielle shares how she stays a resilient person, pushes past her fears, and sees the light within the dark. Deep Divers, kee...

This week June and Jessica get a bit spooky with Spiders and Ghosts and Green Hair, OH MY! June shares a shocking lesson about using purple shampoo, then opens up about her "Oprah's Full Circle" moment with a photo of her as a child. Then, Jessica digs into why she will NEVER see a ghost and recounts a horror story a friend once shared with her. Deep Divers, after this episode make sure there aren...

This week, Jessica and June are joined by the incomparable comedian and Jersey girl, Retta (Good Girls, Parks and Rec, Ugliest House In America). But first, we discuss the delight of unexpected visits, and the absolutely UNFORGIVABLE move of showing up to a party early. Then, we get nice and cozy with Retta, who chats about her New Jersey roots, why her girlfriends are everything to her, and how s...

This week June is late, but right on time, bathrobe and all. The gals lean into the power of ‘voting for yourself,' Jessica unveils the The Deep Dive Pinterest page to a speechless June, and they ask the question: when do you show the butt crack? Then, grab a tissue because American playwright, poet and essayist (also Jessica’s husband) Dan O’Brien joins to read a few absolutely beautiful poems fr...

This week husbands are lurking in texts and the children are knocking, but that doesn’t stop Jessica and June from taking their weekly plunge. Recovering yeller, Jessica St. Clair, starts with the nightmare of tantrums, homework and the ‘neighbor’ of it all. Then, we get into June’s views on being a leading woman, and she takes us through a horrible family incident that lead to her ALMOST joining...

Think you can’t get June and Jessica to cry while talking about…sports?! Think again, Deep Divers! This week, the gals live out June’s Hoop Dream and dig into what it means to “use your body,” overly aggressive teammates and why their fathers thought it was appropriate to quote their basketball stats in their wedding speeches. Finally, Jessica relives a 7th grade crush on the captain of the soccer...

This week, Jessica and June are on their own and get right into it with the most important questions: Would a platinum blonde bob work for June? How exactly do you blow out three tires? Is it Pin-trest or Pin-ter-est? Then, June has a HUGE reveal for us and teaches Jessica how to manage her emails and calendars. Will this help Jessica? Only time will tell. As promised, here are the links to organi...

This week we are joined by the incomparable writer and self proclaimed Deep Diver, Kate Spencer, and we’re going DEEP, baby. The gals discuss lurking husbands, births and identity theft, where to find the hottest vampire fan fiction and how we all really want to be taken care of. And remember, even though we may not respond, we still SEE you. You can pre-order Kate's new book, In A New York Minute...

Missing thongs, mammograms, deleting voicemails, being loud, and wondering what it might be like to have a strong sense of self. Oh, baby, we air it all out today! And remember, toppings are on us. TW: Discussions around relationships to food and weight gain and loss after the second break. Please get vaccinated www.vaccines.gov For more info on Plan C go to plancpills.org You can follow The Deep...

This week we welcome the VEEP of our hearts, Julia Louis Dreyfus. Julia stages an intervention with Jessica, and fact checks their “cute-meet” story. Then, the Divine Miss JLD gives us some hot parenting hacks on how to keep your kids around as long as possible (hint, it's snacks), chats about her illness complaint list, and June and Jessica wonder how to be “not a slob”. You can follow The Deep D...

This week, June and Jess wake up early, throw on the ol’ cans, and as per usual, get REAL. They discuss scars, physical and emotional, reading the comments, the gift of taking care of living beings, and making sure you "Shake the Zebra" when you need to. You can follow The Deep Dive on Twitter @thedeepdivepodJune Diane Raphael @MsJuneDiane on Twitter @junediane on InstagramJessica St. Clair @Jessi...

This week we are honored to be joined by the wonderful Matt McConkey (Homophilia pod, Bajillion Dollar Properties). Jessica diagnoses herself with PVF (Post Vacation Fatigue), and June gives us a much needed suitcase update. Then, we get all the info we crave about June and Matt's friendship history, June reveals what she will NOT do for Matt’s upcoming nuptials and we get REAL about wedding etiqu...

On this very special bonus episode of The Deep Dive, June welcomes Dr. Kate Grossman to give us the 4-1-1 on the Covid-19 vaccine, it's safety and efficacy rates, and helps dispel disinformation around getting vaccinated. We hope this helps anyone who is unsure about getting vaccinated feel more educated and empowered to do so. For more information on getting vaccinated go to www.vaccines.gov See...