Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

Mary Katharine Ham and Jenna Kim Jones join for some #GalChat and Tony declares himself to be an honorary #gal. We get to the bottom of the correct number of shampoo bottles and we also take a quiz to see who knows MK best. Plus Aruba, baths, LinkedIn, TikTok, homeschooling, Just Me Or Everyone and more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd FIGS: http://wearFIGS.com (and enter code BESTFRIEND15 for 15% off), STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/bestfriend (for $10 off) and SIMPLY EARTH: http://simplyearth.com/bestfriend You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos, Entourage) joins the show to talk about motherhood, her plans once quarantine is behind us, hiding her MS for fifteen years and the decision to speak out, her relationship with her parents, her friendship with Robert Iler, advice James Gandolfini gave her, watching The Sopranos for the first time in quarantine, her podcasts Mama Said and Pajama Pants, gratitude, Bravo, Lance Bass and so much more. We also did a round of How Dare You? Full video up at http://youtube.com/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Tim Kalpakis (Birthday Boys, The Sloppy Boys) and Jackie Johnson are back and we've got another divisive Yes Please or Or Puhleeze topic to discuss. Also, what's going on with Tim's social media wherein he posts as as a woman named Linda Underwear? Jackie is back in LA and Tim has a big head. Tony doesn't seem to love his new nickname. Alison ate some disastrous soup and hi it's me Alison writing in the third person and look, I'm sorry for that whole discussion. It seemed like a good topic at the time. Plus Tim's restless legs, bird feeders, nose contour, Just Me Or Everyone and more! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

As mentioned on last week's Thursday show, Daniel's been eating a lot of beans lately and has opinions which he's going to share in a series of reviews we're calling Daniel's Kewl Beanz. The first installment is featured in this episode and it's a DOOZY! Also we take your calls, take about early voting, 50 Nifty, my experience playing handbells in 8th grade, Daniel's diet, an update to the Quantz method for sleep, nuts, Quabi, kids and more! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

It's ARDEN WEEK on Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend. Arden Myrin was on this week's Monday episode and now she's on the Thursday episode too! Does she think she's better than us? You'll have to ask her and also ask Ken Reid who joins us from his home studio which I think I insult, again. Plus we discuss dragging ourselves to bed, night owlism, young people lingo, Arden's Grey's Anatomy and Orange Is The New Black experiences, worms in my studio, beans and so much more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This episode is brought to you by http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), BROOKLINEN: http://Brooklinen.com (Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code BESTFRIEND) and ANCESTRY: http://Ancestry.com/bestfriend to get your AncestryHealth kit today. You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Arden Myrin is comic, actor and writer. You know her as Regina Sinclair on Netflix's Insatiable. She's also appeared on shows like Orange is the New Black, Shameless, Chelsea Lately, Inside Amy Schumer, Gray's Anatomy, Friends, RuPaul's Drag Race among others. She hosts the I Heart Radio Bachelor podcast Will You Accept this Rose? and now her first book, Little Miss Little Compton, is coming out September 29 (but it's available for pre-order now). Arden and I talked about the process of writing the book, how it morphed from a breezy beach read to something a little more serious (but still very funny!), grief, Bermuda bags, reality TV, acting, tricky parents, learning to speak up for yourself when you feel ready, relationships, checking her motives and so much more. We also answered your questions. Full video available on http://youtube.com/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This episode is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Helen Hong makes her long awaited return from her new (very hot) digs and reveals some personal news about a birthmark. Jordan Morris is delighted to be the subject of a suite of new drops. Tony went camping and it did not go as planned. I'm recalling fights involving surreptitious mounting. And who knows Helen Hong best? We take a quiz to find out. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), and PURPLE: http://purple.com/bestfriend (use promo code bestfriend for $150 off your purchase of $1500 or more) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Actor, director and host Jerry O'Connell joins the show to talk about finding a decent internet signal in Calabasas, parenting twin girls with Rebecca Romijn, his proudest roles, his love for "hot topics" and reality TV, getting nervous filling in for Wendy Williams, his favorite beverage, growing up in Manhattan, Ballbuster and so much more. We also answered your questions. Full video available on http://youtube.com/alisonrosen. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off). You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Joe Kwaczala is back and he finally got some facetime with his girlfriend's cat. Renee Colvert is here but she wants to flee. Alison can't remember a pivotal detail about her show and turns to the listeners for help. Plus gender reveal parties, Alison's detention story, Breakfast Club, Just Me Or Everyone and more! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://betterhelp.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend for 10% off), AMAZON ALEXA: http://amazon.com/bestfriend (get 20% off your Amazon Smart Lighting Bundle which includes an Echo Dot smart speaker and a Sengled Color-Changing Light Bulb) and FIGS: Head to http://wearFIGS.com and enter code BESTFRIEND at checkout for 15% off. You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Daniel has purchased a body pillow that may or may not be for women who are expecting but apparently it's integral to the Quantz Method for sleep. Alison is agitated. Greg Heller calls in with some airtight impressions. Daniel has a favorite spoon that Alison attempted, unaware of its status, to throw out. Plus she never wrote an article about butterbeer despite what the internet would have you believe. And your calls about edibles, grocery stores, toddlers and more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by EVERYPLATE: http://everyplate.com (enter code bestfriend3 for 3 weeks of Every Plate meals for only $2.99 per meal), BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), RAYCON: http://buyraycon.com/bestfriend (for 15% off). You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Dave Hill joins us from the wilds of Ohio, we get to the bottom of Vegemite and Marmite, Jordan Morris gets our notes on admonishing his cat, I offer a mosquito update, we discuss the typical length of a pair of underwear's tour of duty and so much more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) ANCESTRY: http://ancestry.com/bestfriend, ROTHY'S: http://rothys.com/alison You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Television host, writer and political correspondent S.E. Cupp, host of S.E. Cupp Unfiltered on CNN, joins the show from her enviable closet. We talk about said closet, her life in the 'burbs, motherhood, her career path, the effect of pursuing ballet from age 6, praise and criticism, her political awakening, whether she still considers herself a republican, 9/11, atheism, her experience on Jeopardy, thoughts about her time at Fox News, whether her thoughts have changed since she authored Why You're Wrong About the Right and Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media's Attack on Christianity, her quarantine puppy, puzzle crushing and so much more. We also took your questions. Full video at youtube.com/alisonrosen. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by BROOKLINEN: http://Brooklinen.com (Get 10% off your first order AND free shipping when you use promo code BESTFRIEND) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Dave Holmes, Matt McConkey and Renee Colvert are on the show this week! We talk about the mosquitos that are ruining my life, Tugboat's new daycare, Dave's mosquito tip, a thought experiment to determine... something..., Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze involving a controversial candy, news, passive aggressive conversational ticks, dating apps, Dave's MTV days and so much more. We also do a round of Just Me Or Everyone and talk about Dave and Matt's podcast Homophilia which is produced by Renee! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by RAYCON: http://BuyRaycon.com/bestfriend for 15% off. You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Esther Povitsky is a comedian, actor, writer and producer. She hosts the podcasts Glowing Up and Esther Club. You've seen her as Izzy on Dollface and Maya on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. She's also appeared on Brooklyn 99, Love and Parks and Recreation. She co-created the series Alone Together and her hilarious comedy special Hot for My Name just debuted on Comedy Central. We talked about how she keeps her friends away from her stand-up, whether she truly thinks her parents aren't very into her, relationships, sex, our shared orthodontist, tie-dye, anxiety and more. We also took your questions. Watch full video at http://youtube.com/alisonrosen. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial https://amzn.to/2YsI0n2

David Huntsberger has some big personal news to share but he was the victim of a robbery earlier in the day which is at the forefront of his mind. Wendy Molyneux is here and she's still enjoying her minimal home decor. In fact, she might want to bring it with her to the afterlife. I'm still talking about cardistry which is a word Wendy hates. Also, she would like to purchase Dave and Tony's dogs and knows nothing about going rates. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by PURPLE: http://purple.com/bestfriend10 (use promo code bestfriend10 for ten percent off your purchase of $200 or more) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Magician, comedian, producer and TV personality Justin Willman (Magic for Humans, Cupcake Wars) joins the show to talk about whether he has a "magician personality," what the term "dual reality" means in a magic setting, crowd control, keeping secrets, imposter syndrome, drug addiction and going to rehab, fatherhood, grief, his childhood in St. Louis, cardistry, Magic for Susans, the Social Distancing Magician Starter Kit and so much more. We also took your questions. Watch the full episode at http://Youtube.com/alisonrosen. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Kevin and Demi are here but they want to be known as more than the former Gilmore Guys! Kevin has mixed feelings about being so closely associated with all the Ellen stories and Demi has never reached for the food pun right in front of him. Neither have I! Plus socially-distanced karaoke, locations of kitchen spices, a blast from the past in the form of butter sandwiches and shower talk and a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by ANCESTRYHealth: http://Ancestry.com/BESTFRIEND RAYCON: http://BuyRaycon.com/bestfriend (for 15% off) BROOKLINEN: http://Brooklinen.com (Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code BESTFRIEND) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

It's Daniel's birthday and he's not very happy about it. Is Alison in line to replace Ellen? Is Daniel being a little extra mean today? Plus the most emo decade, false starts, Daniel's diet, Quantzercise, ageism, your calls and so much more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by FIGS! Head to http://wearFIGS.com and enter code BESTFRIEND at checkout for 15% off You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

First-time guest Tim Kalpakis (Birthday Boys, The Sloppy Boys) joins us from his standing desk and he's into creepy stuff but in a lovable way. Plus his band has a new album out! Jackie Johnson is here and she's pro probiotic. Tony is still happy and we're not about it to let it go unnoticed. Also Tony and Jackie are both friends with Tim so we do a spontaneous test to see who knows him better. I'm wondering if as podcasters and creators we should be thinking of the new people or the regulars and also, isn't Tim getting tired of standing? Plus Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze (black licorice) and Just Me Or Everyone and some hot Claremont Colleges consortium talk. Plus Uranus! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This episode is brought to you by: SKYLIGHT FRAME http://skylightframe.com (use code ALISON for $10 off) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Actor, writer and producer Melissa Gilbert joins this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend. Melissa is probably best known for her work on Little House on the Prairie where she played Laura Ingalls Wilder from 1974 to 1984. She also appeared in The Diary of Anne Frank and The Miracle Worker and went on to do voice work and musical theater. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was president of SAG for four years and competed on Dancing with the Stars. She's written three books: a memoir, a cookbook and a children's book and even run for Congress. Now she has a production company with her husband Timothy Busfield and Jeff Daniels and they've just released their first feature, Guest Artist. Melissa and I talked about all of this, her quarantine chickens, plastic surgery, wanting to change the SAG culture, family secrets, her father's death, needing to live in reality, the podcast she's started with her husband Timothy Busfield and so much more. We also answered your questions. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Sara Schaefer is here and she has a book coming out August 11. I inhaled her book but haven't yet written a book report on it. Erin Foley is here and she's joining from her partner's mother's condo in Naples, Florida. Tony Thaxton is here and he has personal news involving his love life. Plus we talk about dry shampoo, clutter, online behavior, whitewater rafting, cliff diving, writing, ambition, crafting, big families and so much more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

It's late at night and Alison is both wearing and drinking coffee. Daniel objects to her characterization of events. She's instituting a new policy regarding letting it mellow and Daniel is overjoyed. Also she offers a bird's eye view of Daniel's work habits. Plus a discussion of "Unorthodox" on Netflix, the Hasid community that Alison and Daniel used to live next to, your calls and more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Doug Benson and Doug Mellard of the new podcast Wide World of Dougs join the show to take an informal Doug quiz, discuss bears and fish preparations and weigh in on our constant conversation about card shuffling, juggling and bar flair. Also I mixed up guests and no one is making me feel better about it and Doug Mellard's dog is more famous than he is. Plus we do a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by http://Brooklinen.com (Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code BESTFRIEND) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Sarah Ellis suffered a spinal cord injury at the beginning of the year and has been re-learning how to walk in the months since. But her story gets crazier than that. After emergency surgery to preserve mobility and a number of days in the hospital she was transferred to a rehab facility where the nurses noticed she seemed short of breath. An ultrasound revealed 15 blood clots in her legs and lungs—a rare side effect from the common blood thinner she'd been put on. She nearly died. After another emergency surgery to remove the clots she spent more time in the hospital and then it was back to the live-in rehab facility. I've been following her journey on social media and wondered how she manages to maintain such a seemingly positive attitude. We talked about all this, her experiences as an Apple Genius, IVF, dogs, musical theater and more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Imagine a scenario where someone invites you to their house for coffee and either starts shuffling cards in a fancy way, starts juggling or starts doing bar flair. Which would be the weirdest? Wendy Molyneux, David Huntsberger, Tony Thaxton and I have strong opinions. We even drew Daniel into the mix. Plus moving during quarantine, a Scotland quiz and a surprise from Dave which I would tell you about but then it wouldn't be a surprise. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by RayCon: http://buyRaycon.com/bestfriend (for 15% off). You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Alison is in a feisty mood and unfortunately she wants to talk about it. Daniel is stuck in the bathroom and thinks no one should have a wedding. (He's still upset about a fight he and Alison had regarding the color of the chairs.) Also he wants to talk about energy. Meet Predictbot3000 and his earlier incarnations and find out why Daniel is at odds with lemons and cockatiels. Plus the relentless horror of human beings, secret sauce, lobotomies and your calls! And iTunes Comments of the Week! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by FIGS: http://wearFIGS.com and enter code BESTFRIEND at checkout for 15% off. You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Do you shrink from confrontation or do you seek it out? Ken Reid, who's never met the hand of a drug dealer he didn't try to break (ok just once and he spared the thumbs) has some thoughts about confrontation as do Jackie and Tony. Jackie was supposed to return to LA but didn't and Tony is a little worried about Moose. Plus mocktails, horses, a quiz to see who knows Ken Reid best (play along at home) and Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Alison claims she knows all four (or is it five) military branch theme songs and Daniel calls her bluff. Also some behind-the-scenes soundcheck chat, Alison's experience with hypnotherapy which apparently she never discussed with Daniel, a visit to her parents, listener calls, Covid testing, heartbreak, Daniel's descriptions of Owen and Elliot's personalities and more including iTunes Comments of the Week. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Comedian Lisa Curry is here and she knows a lot about live bait and foot basins. Joe Kwaczala returns and he's trying to convince us a comfortable futon exists. I'm barely showering and Tony trusts his tongs. Plus Just Me Or Everyone! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by BROOKLINEN: http://brooklinen.com (use promo code BESTFRIEND for 10% off your first order) Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Big news! Whereas you thought the termite updates were a thing of the past, it's looking like they might be returning. Before you race to turn off the podcast, know that in this episode you'll also hear a caller's favorite dumb joke, Daniel's embarrassing work call courtesy of Alison not realizing he was on the phone, a discussion of words and semiotics, how it is smart people can believe lies (or how Alison did), who is and isn't on the team and more. Plus iTunes Comments of the Week! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by RAYCON: http://BuyRaycon.com/bestfriend (for 15% off) Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Helen Hong (Go Fact Yourself, Silicon Valley) joins us this week from her closet where she's hoarding four rolls of scented toilet paper. Jackie Johnson is here and Chooch had to go to the emergency vet where Jackie talked to a doctor on the phone whom she's convinced is hot. Is he? Helen CALLS THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL TO FIND OUT. And Alison won something in a raffle. Plus Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze and Just Me Or Everyone! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by EMBARK: http://embarkvet.com (use promo code BESTFRIEND to save 15%), Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Comic, actor, writer and host Candice Thompson (Lights Out with David Spade, The New Negroes) joins the show to talk about processing world events without standup as an outlet, feeling a responsibility to speak about race, not fitting into a "box" due to her appearance, her childhood, her spirit pastry, learning to be vulnerable, doing comedy with Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart, her podcast The Struggle with Candice Thompson and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you EMBARK: http://embarkvet.com (use promo code BESTFRIEND to save 15%) Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Greg Heller AND Jenna Kim Jones AND The Hashtag Al (Allan Moss)??? That's right! We're all together on this episode. Greg has a special song he sings during diaper blowouts with his baby, Jenna and Al have periodic pests and I'm reminiscing about Orange County punk shows and that special blend of having a crush on someone but also being afraid for my life. Plus iTunes Comments of the Week, Greg Heller ASMR, Just Me Or Everyone, Jo from Supernanny and more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by PURPLE: http://purple.com/bestfriend (use promo code bestfriend for $150 off your purchase of $1500 or more) and ANCESTRY DNA: http://Ancestry.com/BESTFRIEND (for 20% off your AncestryDNA kit) Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Daniel is clean shaven for the first time in six years and neither of us recognize him. Also, he once tanned for four minutes. Is sex work exploitative? Have you ever had a positive experience with a cop? Does your face hurt? Plus your calls, personal hairs, attitudes toward money, iTunes Comments of the Week, tattoos and more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Jackie Johnson is back and she isn't afraid to let her feet and a seagull statue do the talking. Jordan Morris is also here and he's been seeing a nutritionist. We do a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Jackie has one involving towels and privates. Plus some timely Wayne's World talk. And we all question our beliefs about cops. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by MADISON REED: http://madison-reed.com (use code ALISON for 10% off) STORYWORTH http://storyworth.com/bestfriend for $20 off BROOKLINEN: http://brooklinen.com (use promo code BESTFRIEND for 10% off your first order) and EMBARK: http://embarkvet.com (use promo code BESTFRIEND to save 15%) Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Can you slam a door open? Daniel claims I can and do. He also takes issue with how I hurl my body into bed. Normally these things wouldn't be a problem however he took a supplement which has turned him into Alpha Dan and he can't sleep. We also discuss what's going on in the world, feeling unloved, the word "tushy," therapy, precancerous cells, band-aids and more. And we take your calls on fire arms and depression (separate calls). Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you MADISON REED: http://madison-reed.com (use code ALISON for 10% off) FIGS: Head to http://wearFIGS.com (enter code BESTFRIEND at checkout for 15% off) SKYLIGHT FRAME: http://skylightframe.com (use code ALISON for $10 off) Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Brian Keith Diaz joins the show to talk about his 18 year long friendship with producer Tony Thaxton, touring with Seal and Axl Rose and his experience at the Black Lives Matter protests (and the photo he took, proceeds from which he's donating). Renee is here and she's moving. Alison is ambushed by her family. And Tony is learning things about Brian. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by MADISON REED: http://madison-reed.com (use code ALISON for 10% off) and BROOKLINEN: http://Brooklinen.com (Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code BESTFRIEND) Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Daniel and I are back and we're in the studio this week!! We take your calls, talk about the girl that broke Daniel's heart (he even enrolled in fencing class for her!) and discuss reading signals. We also talk about a difference of opinion we had regarding lights and the show DEVS, the way he shirked his one duty for the week, Elliot's food truck, depression, Daniel's salon, Quabi, MLK Jr's "Other America" speech, uprisings and more. Plus iTunes Comments of the Week. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by MADISON REED: http://madison-reed.com (use code ALISON for 10% off). Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

First time Thursday guest but second time ARIYNBF guest Lauren Lapkus is here to talk about expanding her palate, whether the fish thrown on her in The Wrong Missy was real, how you're the only one who knows what's going on in your relationship and celebrity filled zoom rooms. Jackie fills us in about her pilgrimage to Delaware and her engagement (!!!). We also talk about divorce, Mark Hoppus, triplets, snacks and so much more including a round of Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze. Watch this episode on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by EMBARK: http://embarkvet.com (use promo code BESTFRIEND to save 15%), ANCESTRYDNA: http://Ancestry.com/BESTFRIEND (to get your kit and start your free trial), This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) and MADISON REED: http://madison-reed.com (use code ALISON for 10% off). Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Alison and Daniel have a difference of opinion about something and they need YOU to weigh in. There are hashtags and everything. Plus Alison recognizes what's become the new "termite update," Daniel unveils more inventions and a plan for taking this whole enterprise into the future, there was a party across the street and Alison wants to know if she was a Karen or a Mrs. Kravitz and more. Plus cleaning strategies, insomnia, Daniel's homemade haircut, a hornet's nest, iTunes Comment of the Week and your calls. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by PURPLE: http://purple.com/bestfriend (use promo code bestfriend for $150 off your purchase of $1500 or more) and MADISON REED: http://madison-reed.com (use code ALISON for 10% off). Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Jordan Morris is here to talk about his doctor suggesting he cut out carbs and the big news that broke about his scripted podcast Bubble being turned into a movie. Ken Reid joins us from his office despite the fact he has a multi-bedroom tent with a closet in his backyard. And Alison is off her game. Like moreso than usual. Plus Tony's coincidences. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/3e4wL9D You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by MADISON REED: http://madison-reed.com (use code ALISON for 10% off) BOMBAS: http://bombas.com/bestfriend (for 20% off) and BROOKLINEN: http://Brooklinen.com (Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code BESTFRIEND) Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Daniel is back and he gets first billing in this title! This week we talk about nearly caving, the need to be social, Mother's Day and Alison's Birthday, Elliot's card, Daniel's rule about New York, three adjectives to describe Alison and so much more. We also take your calls, including one about remembering Becki McClure, and do Deleted Tweets. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) and MADISON REED: http://madison-reed.com (use code ALISON for 10% off). Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Jackie Johnson has some news to share and share she does! Alie Ward is back and she's been whittling and talking to virologists. Also we talk about thongs, skin treatments, dog teeth and so much more! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy a the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you EMBARK: http://embarkvet.com (use promo code BESTFRIEND to save 15%), ANCESTRYDNA: http://Ancestry.com/BESTFRIEND (to get your kit and start your free trial) and PURPLE: http://purple.com/bestfriend (use promo code bestfriend for $150 off your purchase of $1500 or more). Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Daniel joins me this week for an episode where we recount a scary incident involving Elliot hitting his head. We also talk about my changing opinion of water, feeling your feelings, Daniel's quarantine inventions and so much more. Plus your calls! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you BETTER HELP: http://betterhelp.com/bestfriend (use discount code BESTFRIEND for 10% off your first month). Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Kevin T. Porter is back and his lockdown beard is beautiful but deceiving. Renee is here and she's still a minimalist. Tony is still wearing his daily shoes. Alison is confused. She's also strapped in for a cascade of compliments. Plus a Hawaii Quiz! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) FIGS: Head to http://wearFIGS.com (and enter code BESTFRIEND15 at checkout for 15% off) and STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/bestfriend for $10 off Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Travis McElroy (My Brother, My Brother and Me) returns to the show to talk about lockdown life, scaling back on the number of shows he does, giving Daniel Tiger credit for teaching his firstborn how to be kind to her baby sister, loving his kids more than he loves himself, live dates, being a recovering narcissist, conventions, styling and so much more. We also took your questions! Video of this episode is up on Patreon. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Alie Ward is here and had some special treatment performed on her back that's left it looking like raw meat. Jackie Johnson, who just did a home audition as a gator lady for which her breasts have never looked better, might barf and I am right there with her. Also we talk about Taylor Swift (polarized opinions!), Patreon, being women in the public eye, tooth whiteness, Jackie's chest, the Playboy Mansion, dog etiquette, extrinsic versus intrinsic motivation and so much more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/bestfriend (get 10 percent off first month with code bestfriend), BROOKLINEN: http://Brooklinen.com (Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code BESTFRIEND) PURPLE: http://purple.com/bestfriend (Use promo code bestfriend. For a limited time you'll get $150 off any Purple mattress order of $1500 or more!) Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Daniel's got a whole new hair system in place involving new products and new tools. He also makes an offhand comment that nearly derails me. DID I SEEM TIRED? I drank the half-caff! Also we discuss grief, toddlers, my weird snapping habit, Daniel's Rocky montage and more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy a the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by SKYLIGHT FRAME: http://skylightframe.com (use code ALISON for $10 off) and HONEY: http://joinhoney.com/alison Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Alie Ward is here but only because we aren't serving any raw tomatoes. Jackie Johnson is here too, along with her diplomas, to tell us about her adventures in the kitchen (chickpeas of the sea!) and discuss the ethics of creating her own Chooch clones. I have some sad news to share about the passing of a beloved listener but also I need to debate Swiss cheese and whether it deserves a seat my table. Plus Alie's whittling accident, an update on Jackie's exclusive scoop from last week and Tony's bananas. This episode is not as much about food as this description makes it seem! Also some Gal Chat! Check us out on Patreon (video of this episode here): http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) and SKYLIGHT FRAME http://skylightframe.com (use code ALISON for $10 off). Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Why is Alison's brain offering her a non-stop loop of awkward memories from twenty-plus years ago? And what does Daniel's highly embarrassing dream featuring a bold personality indicate? These are but a few of the things we talk about this week. We also discuss whether Alison is cool (she and Daniel disagree AND NOT HOW YOU'D HOPE) and take your calls. Plus iTunes Comments of the Week! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy a the HGFY ringtone! Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial