Inside the Box with Claire and Wendy Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/inside-the-box-with-claire-and-wendy World Class Advice from Top Notch Thinkers. Because life isn't absurd enough. 2018-2026 Three Worlds Media 389da301-8d70-54aa-b1a6-a63fea8c2108 yes Join Us Inside the Box en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:47:09 -0400 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:47:12 -0400 https://insidethebox.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/iaOE99iD2SDWPUDYPr9lm8z4y4iRw_xCAQ9ijrBc6T4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzY3OC8xNTQ0OTEx/NDAzLWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.jpg Inside the Box with Claire and Wendy https://insidethebox.transistor.fm/ episodic Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler World Class Advice from Top Notch Thinkers. Because life isn't absurd enough. World Class Advice from Top Notch Thinkers. satire, true advice, self-help Wendy Halley No Yes How to Win A Fight 9 9 How to Win A Fight full 465d00c5-5aca-42df-9b12-c32af2e80795 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5d3e447 This episode of Inside the Box really packs a punch. After listening, you’ll be ready for pretty much anything.

Segment 1: How to Win Physical Fight 

  • Wendy and Claire share their fighting inspirations
  • Wendy teaches Claire two ancient Shaolin Kung Fu animal style fighting techniques
  • They put their skills to the test and fight on the show
  • And then they discuss who they’d like to fight

Segment 2: How to Win a Verbal Fight

Here’s a taste of some of the superior quips that will put you on the winning side of any verbal assault:

  • Using fancy, high falutin words to make your verbal sparring partner feel stupid 
  • The power of insulting someone in another language
  • Effective Gaslighting strategies
  • Taking “space”

This segment concludes with an Insult Slinging Lightning Round 


Thanks to our sponsor: Square Dance Brawl: Bar Fight Edition

(Sound effects obtained from zapsplat.com)

]]> This episode of Inside the Box really packs a punch. After listening, you’ll be ready for pretty much anything.

Segment 1: How to Win Physical Fight 

  • Wendy and Claire share their fighting inspirations
  • Wendy teaches Claire two ancient Shaolin Kung Fu animal style fighting techniques
  • They put their skills to the test and fight on the show
  • And then they discuss who they’d like to fight

Segment 2: How to Win a Verbal Fight

Here’s a taste of some of the superior quips that will put you on the winning side of any verbal assault:

  • Using fancy, high falutin words to make your verbal sparring partner feel stupid 
  • The power of insulting someone in another language
  • Effective Gaslighting strategies
  • Taking “space”

This segment concludes with an Insult Slinging Lightning Round 


Thanks to our sponsor: Square Dance Brawl: Bar Fight Edition

(Sound effects obtained from zapsplat.com)

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler 3425 Are you finding it challenging to get through the day without someone wanting to punch you? Do you feel tongue-tied when someone says something snarky? Claire and Wendy feel your pain and want to help you transfer that pain onto others. In this special “live action” episode, the dynamic duo teach you some world class martial arts techniques that are so easy even a baby could do them. And then they share some mind-bending verbal kung fu that will render anyone slinging shit your way, thunderstruck and alone. Are you finding it challenging to get through the day without someone wanting to punch you? Do you feel tongue-tied when someone says something snarky? Claire and Wendy feel your pain and want to help you transfer that pain onto others. In this special “l satire, true advice, comedy, fight club, verbal comebacks, insult, kung fu Yes How To Be A Parent 8 8 How To Be A Parent full fb26f6dc-9ab9-4d4e-872b-2fa636eefe1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/65cf81f2 Parenting. There’s no handbook for this stuff. But luckily, Claire and Wendy have ideas and a podcast. 


Here’s a taste of the wisdom you’ll receive in this episode:

  • Bringing back the tried and true parenting styles of the 1970s, 80s and 90s
  • Safety tips (ie, how to safely run with scissors)
  • The benefits of instilling fear and guilt in your children
  • What animals have to teach us about parenting
  • Building healthy self-esteem in your child
  • The joys of being your child’s best friend and drinking partner
  • Educational toys
  • What Freud has to teach us about parenting
  • Parenting wisdom from bygone days


Episode Sponsor: Old Timey Sleep-Away Camp for Kids

]]> Parenting. There’s no handbook for this stuff. But luckily, Claire and Wendy have ideas and a podcast. 


Here’s a taste of the wisdom you’ll receive in this episode:

  • Bringing back the tried and true parenting styles of the 1970s, 80s and 90s
  • Safety tips (ie, how to safely run with scissors)
  • The benefits of instilling fear and guilt in your children
  • What animals have to teach us about parenting
  • Building healthy self-esteem in your child
  • The joys of being your child’s best friend and drinking partner
  • Educational toys
  • What Freud has to teach us about parenting
  • Parenting wisdom from bygone days


Episode Sponsor: Old Timey Sleep-Away Camp for Kids

]]> Sat, 08 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler 2992 This episode is advice-giving at its best. It’s all about parenting and how to do it. And the fact that neither Claire nor Wendy have kids means that you’re getting pure, unadulterated (emphasis on the “unadult”), not at all obnoxious, grade-A advice. This episode is advice-giving at its best. It’s all about parenting and how to do it. And the fact that neither Claire nor Wendy have kids means that you’re getting pure, unadulterated (emphasis on the “unadult”), not at all obnoxious, grade-A advice. satire, true advice, parenting, psychosexual stages of development Yes How Not to Die 7 7 How Not to Die full b7ef7277-be70-4c80-babe-e715b565e254 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b5d93a4 In the illustrious words of Barry, Robin, and Maurice of the Gibb clan, “We're stayin' alive, stayin' alive. Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive. Stayin' alive.” Wiser words have never been spoken…or sung. 

This episode was Inspired by a listener’s request for advice regarding how not to die. Claire and Wendy give you practical tips and easy-to-follow suggestions for survival. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • The importance of safety gear
  • Tactics for wild animal encounters
  • What to do in common life-threatening scenarios (ie, online dating)
  • Tips for bunker living
  • Simple strategies for becoming immortal 

Need advice? Contact Claire and Wendy here

And a big thank you to Benjamin Roy for doing the post production mastering of this episode. Need some audio help? email Ben at benroysounds@gmail.com

]]> In the illustrious words of Barry, Robin, and Maurice of the Gibb clan, “We're stayin' alive, stayin' alive. Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive. Stayin' alive.” Wiser words have never been spoken…or sung. 

This episode was Inspired by a listener’s request for advice regarding how not to die. Claire and Wendy give you practical tips and easy-to-follow suggestions for survival. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • The importance of safety gear
  • Tactics for wild animal encounters
  • What to do in common life-threatening scenarios (ie, online dating)
  • Tips for bunker living
  • Simple strategies for becoming immortal 

Need advice? Contact Claire and Wendy here

And a big thank you to Benjamin Roy for doing the post production mastering of this episode. Need some audio help? email Ben at benroysounds@gmail.com

]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler 3463 If death has been a concern, this episode is for you. In this episode of Inside the Box, Claire and Wendy get serious about strategies to stay alive, addressing everyday concerns like what to do when confronted by a wild animal or a threatening leprechaun; what items you should have in your post-apocalyptic bunker; and how to skip death altogether and become immortal. It doesn't get any better than this. True advice. Right here. Right now. If death has been a concern, this episode is for you. In this episode of Inside the Box, Claire and Wendy get serious about strategies to stay alive, addressing everyday concerns like what to do when confronted by a wild animal or a threatening leprech satire, true advice, survival, immortality, safety gear, wild animal attacks, online dating dangers, bunker, apocalypse, Yes How to Deal with Assholes! 6 6 How to Deal with Assholes! full 28761a65-4164-4394-894f-700c5d3b1d10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f8cbb50 They’re everywhere. They can be you coworker, boss, friend, family member, neighbor – even your dog. Believe it or not, sometimes YOU might be the asshole. (Granted it’s probably rare, but it can happen). The point is: Assholes abound. 

In this episode, Claire and Wendy reveal:

  • Common types of assholes
  • The difference between “a straight-up asshole” and “asshole behavior”
  • Practical strategies for dealing with different types of assholes
  • The Official Inside-The-Box Asshole Self-Assessment Questionnaire
  • How Wendy discovered she was an asshole
  • Powerful meditations and mantras for coping with assholes like Wendy

Thanks for listening! 


And a big thank you to Benjamin Roy for doing the post production mastering of this episode. Need some audio help? email Ben at benroysounds@gmail.com

]]> They’re everywhere. They can be you coworker, boss, friend, family member, neighbor – even your dog. Believe it or not, sometimes YOU might be the asshole. (Granted it’s probably rare, but it can happen). The point is: Assholes abound. 

In this episode, Claire and Wendy reveal:

  • Common types of assholes
  • The difference between “a straight-up asshole” and “asshole behavior”
  • Practical strategies for dealing with different types of assholes
  • The Official Inside-The-Box Asshole Self-Assessment Questionnaire
  • How Wendy discovered she was an asshole
  • Powerful meditations and mantras for coping with assholes like Wendy

Thanks for listening! 


And a big thank you to Benjamin Roy for doing the post production mastering of this episode. Need some audio help? email Ben at benroysounds@gmail.com

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler 2933 Two things in life are certain: Death and Assholes. Claire and Wendy will be addressing death (specifically, how to avoid it) in their next episode, but in this episode – it’s all about assholes. They identify common types of assholes, as well as effective and some might say immature (the people who would say that are assholes) ways to handle them. Two things in life are certain: Death and Assholes. Claire and Wendy will be addressing death (specifically, how to avoid it) in their next episode, but in this episode – it’s all about assholes. They identify common types of assholes, as well as effectiv satire, true advice, assholes, self-help Yes How to Start a Cult - Part 2 5 5 How to Start a Cult - Part 2 full cb9170f1-4db6-42ca-b498-eb7acaee60fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bd90026 Ten bucks says you haven’t heard of a cult like the Guardians of the Parthenon. 

Inspired by the blind mythical Greek prophet Tiresias, who transformed into a woman for seven years, ITB guest and cult leader Tiresa (pronounced Teresa) claims she is capable of auto-impregnation. That’s right. She can get herself pregnant. 

In this episode you’ll hear when the ill-fated cult train make its stop in Crazy Town as a certain impressionable podcast host steps aboard with the hope of siring a new Guardian. 

What will become of us? 

A big thank you to our very talented and dear friend, Julie Aitcheson, for bringing her brilliant improvisational and acting skills Inside the Box with us. So much fun! 

]]> Ten bucks says you haven’t heard of a cult like the Guardians of the Parthenon. 

Inspired by the blind mythical Greek prophet Tiresias, who transformed into a woman for seven years, ITB guest and cult leader Tiresa (pronounced Teresa) claims she is capable of auto-impregnation. That’s right. She can get herself pregnant. 

In this episode you’ll hear when the ill-fated cult train make its stop in Crazy Town as a certain impressionable podcast host steps aboard with the hope of siring a new Guardian. 

What will become of us? 

A big thank you to our very talented and dear friend, Julie Aitcheson, for bringing her brilliant improvisational and acting skills Inside the Box with us. So much fun! 

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler 2982 So, this was an experience. In part 2 of “How to Start a Cult,” Claire and Wendy had the great pleasure (?) of meeting and interviewing bona fide cult leader, Tiresa of the Guardians of the Parthenon. Fasten your seatbelts. So, this was an experience. In part 2 of “How to Start a Cult,” Claire and Wendy had the great pleasure (?) of meeting and interviewing bona fide cult leader, Tiresa of the Guardians of the Parthenon. Fasten your seatbelts. satire, cult leader, interview, Tiresias Yes How to Start a Cult - Part 1 4 4 How to Start a Cult - Part 1 full bcbc2504-8739-427b-a543-f57dce3e731a https://share.transistor.fm/s/27523141 If you always wanted to start a cult, but didn't know how...this episode is for you! Claire and Wendy show you just how easy it is to:

  • Be a charismatic leader with a mystical origin story and really cool special powers
  • Make up a transcendent belief system so inviting that people will want to do stuff for you just to learn your secrets
  • Develop systems of control and influence to keep your cult thriving. Matching outfits! 

Claire and Wendy walk you through the process "as if" they were going to start their very own cult. Actually, they ended up each developing their own cult concept since Claire didn't like the idea of having a co-leader - which, in reality, was a great demonstration of the kind of fortitude a cult leader needs in order to be successful (even though Wendy's ideas were better). 

]]> If you always wanted to start a cult, but didn't know how...this episode is for you! Claire and Wendy show you just how easy it is to:

  • Be a charismatic leader with a mystical origin story and really cool special powers
  • Make up a transcendent belief system so inviting that people will want to do stuff for you just to learn your secrets
  • Develop systems of control and influence to keep your cult thriving. Matching outfits! 

Claire and Wendy walk you through the process "as if" they were going to start their very own cult. Actually, they ended up each developing their own cult concept since Claire didn't like the idea of having a co-leader - which, in reality, was a great demonstration of the kind of fortitude a cult leader needs in order to be successful (even though Wendy's ideas were better). 

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler 2219 Claire and Wendy take the concept of "gaining followers" to a whole new level in this episode. Like master hypnotists, they spell out what it takes to be a successful cult leader and how to indoctrinate potential followers with a snazzy transcendent (wink, wink!) belief system. You'll also learn how easy it is to develop systems of control to "keep things running smoothly" and "get important shit done" (i.e., your laundry, etc.). Claire and Wendy take the concept of "gaining followers" to a whole new level in this episode. Like master hypnotists, they spell out what it takes to be a successful cult leader and how to indoctrinate potential followers with a snazzy transcendent (wink cult, indoctrination, charismatic leader, satire, systems of control Yes How to F#ck Up Your Life! 3 3 How to F#ck Up Your Life! full 01ea89ba-d32f-432b-842c-48db13ba9703 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1849941f Claire and Wendy get real when they play their version of Three Truths and a Lie: The How to Fuck Up Your Life edition. In this episode they reveal the colorful ways in which they’ve fucked up their lives, and now probably regret sharing with the world on their podcast (Demonstrating how you can continue to fuck up your life even though you’ve allegedly learned from experience). 

This episode also includes:

  • Bonus Lightning Round – rapid fire ways to fuck up your life
  • "Oops. I shouldn’t have hit send.” Claire and Wendy respond to a listener’s request for advice regarding a monumental, and unfortunately all too common, fuck up. 


]]> Claire and Wendy get real when they play their version of Three Truths and a Lie: The How to Fuck Up Your Life edition. In this episode they reveal the colorful ways in which they’ve fucked up their lives, and now probably regret sharing with the world on their podcast (Demonstrating how you can continue to fuck up your life even though you’ve allegedly learned from experience). 

This episode also includes:

  • Bonus Lightning Round – rapid fire ways to fuck up your life
  • "Oops. I shouldn’t have hit send.” Claire and Wendy respond to a listener’s request for advice regarding a monumental, and unfortunately all too common, fuck up. 


]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2018 19:00:00 -0500 Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler 2898 In this episode Claire and Wendy play the How to Fuck up Your Life game! You know, to make it fun. Play along and discover the creative ways in which they’ve fucked up their lives so that you can find creative ways to fuck yours up too. Because: Personal growth. In this episode Claire and Wendy play the How to Fuck up Your Life game! You know, to make it fun. Play along and discover the creative ways in which they’ve fucked up their lives so that you can find creative ways to fuck yours up too. Because: Personal satire, true advice, fucking up your life, personal growth Yes How to Be Professional 2 2 How to Be Professional full ab708bc7-5c6e-4125-ac21-d6e38d94ef1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e4222ba A lot of professionalism wisdom coming at you in this episode. Here's a taste

  • how to talk to colleagues when they piss you off
  • discreet ways to have sex in the workplace
  • how to be a team player
  • "wow" them with a business card
  • give yourself an important sounding title
  • Look the part: power ties vs non power ties
  • And much more...
]]> A lot of professionalism wisdom coming at you in this episode. Here's a taste

  • how to talk to colleagues when they piss you off
  • discreet ways to have sex in the workplace
  • how to be a team player
  • "wow" them with a business card
  • give yourself an important sounding title
  • Look the part: power ties vs non power ties
  • And much more...
]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:30:00 -0500 Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler 3192 Claire and Wendy know how important it is to make a powerful impression in the business world. In this episode they share insights that they learned and/or made up to help you "up your professionalism game." Claire and Wendy know how important it is to make a powerful impression in the business world. In this episode they share insights that they learned and/or made up to help you "up your professionalism game." professionalism, true advice, satire, Yes How to Create a Winning Podcast! 1 1 How to Create a Winning Podcast! full 69ae9ef7-8ea6-4ec2-b712-58c227c10364 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23da0b8b Claire and Wendy take you through the steps to help you make your shining debut in the podcast world. 
In this episode, learn the importance of:

  • having a theme for your podcast (including theme suggestions you can use!)
  • podcast equipment
  • having 2 hosts
  • creating solid theme music
  • sponsors
]]> Claire and Wendy take you through the steps to help you make your shining debut in the podcast world. 
In this episode, learn the importance of:

  • having a theme for your podcast (including theme suggestions you can use!)
  • podcast equipment
  • having 2 hosts
  • creating solid theme music
  • sponsors
]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:00:00 -0500 Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler 1691 First step: Be Confident. Inside the Box hosts Claire and Wendy share their extensive podcasting experience (i.e., zero experience) to help you create your very own winning podcast. Brilliant. First step: Be Confident. Inside the Box hosts Claire and Wendy share their extensive podcasting experience (i.e., zero experience) to help you create your very own winning podcast. Brilliant. start your own podcast, satire Yes Join Us Inside the Box Join Us Inside the Box trailer 1f58c961-2e56-431d-bc41-5d878912095f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c008f184 An introduction to our new True Advice podcast.

]]> An introduction to our new True Advice podcast.

]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2018 23:00:00 -0500 Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler Wendy Halley and Claire Wheeler 135 Welcome...and You're Welcome Welcome...and You're Welcome satire, true advice, teaser No