
Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend
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Dental Rebellion, Cheeky Lullabies, Rogue Steak Knives
EAl's tired of being a slave to his electric toothbrush. David's shoed horses and a lot more. Daniel was secretly filmed singing a very sweet lullaby to Elliot. Alison went crazy the first time she took the baby to a restaurant, imagining all the scenarios in which he could get hurt. Also Alison and Daniel left the house without the baby for the first time (and cheated on him with Samantha). Plus more pillow talk, the best Disney movie, the science march, doomsday prepping and a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! and the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by Storyworth.

Guy Branum
EGuy Branum stops by the show to talk about Talk Show the Game Show, prune festivals, coming out, Feud, Berkeley, his favorite cracker, gay men being obsessed with the structure of social interactions, small talk, leaving Chelsea Lately, his relationship with Chelsea and behind-the-scenes stories, his conflict with Joe Rogan, why dating apps aren't in rom coms, G4 and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LAPEL pin! and the HGFY ringtone!

Alison's Cavalry, Al's Pillow Habits, John Henson's Hotel Sex
EAlison's feeling guilty and conflicted about appreciating time away from the baby. John Henson's having hotel sex. Jenna and #AL are loving Atlanta. Jeff's fixing tractor tires, handling guns and eating peanut chews in Bucks County, PA. Plus cavalries, pillow menus, marital scorekeeping, first dates, grits, red moons, iTunes Comment of the Week, Just Me Or Everyone, #SnackChat with aforementioned peanut treats and an adoptable dog named Lundi. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin and the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by Audible and Hubble.

Greg Fitzsimmons #7
EGreg Fitzsimmons is back to talk about how to get special treatment, the new podcast he and Alison will be starting and how listeners can be involved, writing on Crashing, Greg's physique, Alison's diet, sex with larger women, Andy Dick and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin!

Alison Got Mommy Shamed, #AL on Film, Crocodile Mouths
EAlison had an anxiety-provoking encounter at a baby-wearing meetup, Daniel's feeling edgy, Al's describing movies, Jenna's making videos and David Hunstsberger knows everything about Elliott Smith. Plus the reason crocodiles hang out with their mouths open, Funfetti, microwaving, internships at the flower shop, the return of iTunes Comment of the Week, advice to a listener, Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Ed. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! and the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by Casper (use promo code BFF) and Blue Apron and Beachbody on Demand (Text ALISON to 303030).

Josh Wolf Returns
EJosh Wolf returns to talk about the meaning of the word "elite," how we got into this political mess, the Poddy Awards, education, his new podcast with Freddie Prinze Jr., authenticity, mushrooms, mole people and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! )

Alison's New Intro, John Henson's Twitter Battle, Daniel's Wine Rage
EAlison might be over carboloading the intro. John Henson got into it on Twitter. Daniel hates your certainty. Jenna and Al need you to go down for a nap. Alison's song is creeping everyone out. Also, multitasking while parenting is impossible. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Cookie. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) Boll and Branch (use promo code ALISON) and Proflowers (enter code ALISON ROSEN at checkout)

Doug Benson Returns!
EDoug Benson is back to talk about his new show The High Court, why Judge Wapner might have preferred him to Judge Judy, his process for deciding cases, the pitch for the show, the TSA, dog ownership, nicknames for fans, how to tell if someone's telling the truth, his childhood, being a young journalist, his teenage magic act, avoiding relationships, guests who get kicked off Doug Loves Movies, impossible guests who don't get kicked off and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Alison's C&B Meltdown, Daniel's D&D Past, Jenna's Big News
EAlison's ears have a great personality. Also Alison had a meltdown at Crate and Barrel. Daniel's past includes D&D and harmonizing. Jenna and #AL have exciting news. Special guest Sean Jordan isn't pregnant. Plus Ferdinand the Bull, Coldblood horses, whistling and an adoptable dog named Penny. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Care.com and Hubble.

Louis Peitzman
ELouis Peitzman (Buzzfeed) stops by the show to talk about meeting on Twitter, body image issues, dating, The Lady and Tramp, the current state of journalism, coming out to his parents via email, working at Gawker, getting fired from Gawker, getting hired by Buzzfeed, how to tell if a news story is fake, his childhood, uncooked spaghetti, Broadway and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Alison's Toilet Sighting, John Henson's Mexico Story, Mystery Bundts
EAlison finally saw privacy-prone Daniel using the toilet and can't stop talking about it. Also the gang accidentally received someone else's birthday bundt. Alison's recent ant problem leads special guest John Henson to share a similar but much more upsetting story. Plus being a good person, English muffins, some sad news from Jenna, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Bailey. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Casper (use promo code BFF) and Blue Apron.

Kira Soltanovich
EKira Soltanovich stops by the show to talk about motherhood, eating like a dolphin, showbiz mindfucks, her experience on The Tonight Show, grief, conflict with Chelsea Handler, her family, never saying no to work, her comedy special You Did This To Me, her podcasts The Kira Soltanovich Show and Karen and Kira Can Read, Red Eye and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Alison's Alienating You, Jenna Digs Tiny Bundts, Daniel's a Ragtime Cowboy
EDaniel's mom came to town allowing Alison and Daniel to get a tiny bit of sleep which you wouldn't know from hearing this. Jenna wants her long-distance birthday Bundt. Daniel's got strong opinions about cake and trash cans. Dave got in a car accident. Al's scratching referred itches. Plus batteries, cowboy poets, Daniel's song, CrossBaby and more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Zola and BeachBody on Demand (text ALISON to 303030).

Bob Saget Returns
EBob Saget stops by the show to talk about how seriously he takes his commitment to being my new best friend, touring in advance of his new special, joke theft, Fuller House, his rat infestation, the indie movie Jake he's getting ready to direct, Broadway, his priorities when it comes to standup, grief, his girlfriend, social media (John Mayer set up his Snapchat), shower curtains and so much more. We also took questions from listeners and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Alison's Genius Comeback, Dave's Trash Issues, Backpfeifengesicht
EHow much work will Alison put into executing the "perfect" Twitter retort? Also, it's time for Alison to stop saying a certain thing when people tell her they relate to something she shared. Daniel loves when people flip him off. Dave can't toss an empty trash bag box into the bag it once housed. Plus commemorative spoons, punchable faces, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Leroy. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Hubble, Boll and Branch (use promo code ALISON) and ProFlowers (enter code ALISON ROSEN).

Jackie Kashian
EJackie Kashian (The Dork Forest, The Jackie and Laurie Show) stops by to talk about her new album I Am Not the Hero of This Story, being a well-kept showbiz secret, losing her mom at seven, grief, her relationship with her stepmother, LARPing, her husband, Harry Potter, nerd cruises, Tiberius the iguana, being an early podcaster, her friendship with Maria Bamford and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Casper (use promo code BFF).

Alison Isn't Looking, John Henson's Been Miscast, Al Has Answers
ESpecial guest John Henson joins the gang to find out what Al knows about a number of topics including AFV, airlines, what John is thinking and more. Plus people who intentionally use Siri, Alison's ongoing milk production situation, The Situation and cooking competition shows and Alison's reluctance to get a good look at her postpartum lady bits in a mirror. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and talked about an adoptable dog named Cullen. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Blue Apron, Boll and Branch (use promo code ALISON) and Beachbody on Demand (Text ALISON to 303030)

Shane Mauss
EShane Mauss stops by the show to talk about cognitive biases, his comedy show about psychedelics called A Good Trip, growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, anxiety and stage fright, breaking both of his feet, DMT and bad DMT trips, making girl-based decisions, being anti-shaman, coming up quickly in comedy, self-deception, learned helplessness and more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Greg's Salami, Alison's Bewbs and a Scary Story About a Shotgun
EGreg has an assistant but doesn't want you to make a big deal about it. Alison's trying to breast feed but it isn't going well. Daniel put himself in harm's way to protect a room full of women and babies. Alison is confused about the length of a shotgun. A certain TV show broke Jenna's soul. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Roxie. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Care.com.

Pete Holmes #4
EPete Holmes returns to the show to talk about his new HBO show Crashing, the differences and similarities between his real life and the one portrayed on the show, lying to get at the truth, the real story of his then wife cheating on him, pitching Judd Apatow and working with Judd, comedy not needing you, lucid dreaming, Conan, sweet lady Val and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Elliot's Birth Story, Meatball Sandwiches and Jenna's Comedy Special
EAlison had a baby! Labor was long and dramatic and somewhat upsetting and then Elliot had to spend a few days in the NICU. This is that story. Plus catheters, balloons, unfavorable cervixes, epidurals, meconium, nurses, anesthesiologists who look like Larry Miller, butt stuff, meatball sandwiches and Jenna's new comedy special. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Spring (use my code ROSEN) and Zola and Blue Apron.

Jenni Konner
EGirls showrunner, writer and director Jenni Konner (Girls, Lenny Letter) stops by the show to talk about the final season of Girls, being the "Mrs. Garrett of Girls," growing up a "fast kid" in Los Angeles, boarding school, her relationship with Lena Dunham, advice from Judd Apatow, working with her ex on Lenny Letter, protest marches, the power of speaking out, her career path, trolls, nudity, the nuances of power, what she was like in her 20s, having no sense of direction and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Thursday Gang, Live from Podfest
EYou guys, I had a baby! While I recover, please enjoy this previously unreleased Live from LA Podfest episode featuring the whole gang plus a special message from me at the top. Back next week with a brand new episode. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Casper (use promo code BESTFRIEND) and Boll and Branch (use promo code ALISON).

Jen Glantz
EWriter and professional bridesmaid Jen Glantz stops by the show to talk about her new book Always a Bridesmaid (For Hire); Stories on Growing Up, Looking for Love and Walking Down the Aisle for Complete Strangers (out February 7), her thoughts on the wedding industry, the ad she placed on Craigslist offering her services that went viral and ultimately turned into her professional bridesmaid business Bridesmaid for Hire, her desire to help people, her path as a writer, letting her mom select dates for her on dating web sites, what she's learned about marriage and love, relationships, feeling like an outcast, consulting for a sorority, growing up in Florida and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

The Last Show Before Baby, Chocodiles and Protest Etiquette
EAlison is scheduled to be induced the following morning and has mixed feelings. Special guest David Huntsberger has an innovative idea involving irrigation, urination and alligators, Jenna knows what Chocodiles are and reassures Alison that her sudden cold feet is normal. Plus Facebook frustration, protest etiquette, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog in Louisiana named Daisy. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Blue Apron.

John Henson
EJohn Henson (Talk Soup, Wipe Out) stops by the show to talk about his start in comedy, growing up in a chaotic household, getting kicked out of public high school, dabbling in illegal activities, finding himself in a Bahamian crack house, his relationship with his parents, his tenure at Talk Soup, turning down America's Funniest Home Videos, Wipe Out, marriage and fatherhood, getting back into stand up, The Knicks, the guy who got a John Henson Project tattoo and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Big Macs, 227 and Things Millennials Don't Know But Gen X Does
EDaniel ate his first Big Mac which happens to be special guest Joe DeRosa's favorite burger. Alison's feeling possessed and Jenna almost punched a nurse. Alison's genuinely over-the-moon happy for the success of Emily Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. Plus things millennials aren't familiar with that Gen X knows intimately, horror movies and a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!), Spring (enter code ROSEN at checkout for 20% off) and Thumbtack.

Lisa Schwartz Returns
ELisa Schwartz (Party Girl, This Isn't Working, YouTube) returns to the show to discuss her two new series, the real life jobs that inspired both shows, anxiety and panic attacks, her feelings about ex-boyfriend and current best friend Shane Dawson, her divorce attorney father, office jobs and office snacks, her dog Corny, relationships, the cool kid's club dynamic of YouTube, OCD rituals and so much more. We also took your questions on Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Skunkmania, The Return of HGFY and Bear Horns!
EAlison's baby isn't budging, Jenna and Al have a skunk situation, special guest Sean Jordan agrees with Jenna's sauce-to-taco ratio and Daniel is singing a Sting song that too many people don't seem to recognize. Also Sean witnessed his mother give birth, Daniel's over breasts, Alison got into it with someone on Facebook and also Twitter and everyone has thoughts on the circus closing, Apple's potential iPhone "theater mode" function and Taco Bell's taco shell made entirely of fried chicken. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!), Lola (enter BFF when you subscribe) and Zola.

Rachel Bloom
ERachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) stops by the show to talk about the inspiration for her somewhat obsessed and lovesick character Rebecca Bunch, making "a romantic comedy that shits on romantic comedies," how she once was an "irresponsible asshole," growing up in Southern California, therapy, anxiety, OCD and looping thoughts, spirituality, Love and Limerence, Unrequited, discovering musical theater, the pitching process and how Crazy Ex-Girlfriend came to be, real life analogues for some of the characters and relationships on the show and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Blue Apron.

Meatball Salad, Crazy Crying Pregnant Ladies and Resolutions Revisited!
EAlison feels something peculiar in the shower and worries she's going into labor. Jeff wants to make a meatball salad and Jenna's on board. Alison can't stop crying over tiny things and worries she's turned into a cliche pregnant woman overnight. Daniel chooses his words carefully. Special guest Tony Thaxton (Feliz Navipod) crushes The Gregosity Quiz. Jenna is a big fan of Tony's old band, Motion City Soundtrack. Daniel and Alison and Daniel's phone went to Descanso Gardens. Plus Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Rhea Butcher
ERhea Butcher (Take My Wife, Put Your Hands Together) stops by the show to talk about Akron, her relationship with her parents, realizing she was gay at age 4, guilt, skateboarding, boyfriends, coming out, improv versus standup, graphic design, Jo from Facts of Life, being a vegetarian, Comedy Bang Bang, gender and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Download the episode from iTunes. You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

On-Air Meltdowns, Al's Showers and Working Cats
EAlison lost ten years at the end of last year. We're going to find out who knows the most about their self-professed area of expertise. Greg ate horrifying food in Japan. Jenna tried cupping and it was amazing although Alison's reaction to the story makes Daniel sure she's going to need drugs during childbirth. Alison doesn't appreciate Daniel's reaction. Daniel doesn't appreciate Alison's pregnancy farts. Al luxuriates in the shower. Jeff and Daniel disagree strongly about France's new "right to disconnect" laws. During a discussion of Mariah Carey and Casey Kasem's on-air meltdowns Alison recalls she may have had one too. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable cat named Butch Cassidy and an explanation of "working cats." Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Boll and Branch (use promo code ALISON).

Jim Florentine #3
EComedian and podcaster Jim Florentine is back to talk about life after divorce, his new special A Simple Man, loving uncomfortable situations, not googling or researching women he dates, being a single dad, the "scary" writer's block he experienced, words he hates, parenthood advice, being more disciplined with work and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

New Year's Resolutions, Placenta Eating and Goal Holes
EAlison and Daniel took a horrifying infant safety and CPR class at the hospital. Jordan wants to know what goes on when pregnant women rub their bellies. Someone's "goal hole" was discussed although as I write this I can't remember what it referred to. Look, the wheels came off this episode a little but we still managed to discuss our New Year's plans, resolutions in general, placenta eating, Skeleton Key, crumbs, walnuts and a #Snackchat involving Tastycakes. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Russell. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Laura Kightlinger
ELaura Kightlinger (The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, 2 Broke Girls, Will & Grace, SNL) stops by to talk about not being the person Alison thought she knew from years ago, her recent engagement, being a control freak and its effects on romantic gestures, Marc Maron, expecting rejection (check out the book she wrote on the topic: Quick Shots of False Hope: A Rejection Collection), greatest achievements, growing up illegitimate and her relationship with her family, discovering a boyfriend was cheating on her, being fired, working on Loveline and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Alison's Baby Shower, Everyone's Divorcing, Uber Horror Stories
EAlison's baby shower leads to a small identity crisis, Al's telling us the holidays are a popular time for breakups and Jordan Morris's maternal grandfather was named Pinuel Gatewood. Plus divorce stories, Thurl Ravenscroft, a discussion of Uber vs. Lyft, French fry bars, fro-yo, gag gifts, elf sexuality, What Does #Al Know?, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Sanford. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo of Reductress
EReductress is a hugely popular fake women's magazine satire site. Its founders Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo stop by the show to talk about their new book, How to Win at Feminism: The Definitive Guide to Having it All—And Then Some!, how they each got their start in comedy, the specifics of running the site, the Mouth Time! with Reductress podcast, Beth giving birth in a Honda, Sarah's coming out experience, the role of women's and teen magazines in culture and in their childhoods, the kind of article that men repeatedly pitch them, Girls and Broad City, Dove's Real Women campaign, Sassy, YM, Jane and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

South Dakota Brawlers, White Elephant Parties and Terrible Gifts from Alison
EAlison thought she had a great weekend full of tree decorating and movie watching until she looked at Instagram and saw all the holiday galas she wasn't invited to. Sean Jordan's from South Dakota where fights sometimes break out. Also he has a thing about extended chewing. Jenna's explaining why Janae keeps a giant mailbox inside the house during the holidays and we're all debating the merits of white elephant parties. Plus a round of What Does #Al Know, Just Me Or Everyone, #Snackchat involving snacks from Tacoma, WA and a bunch of adoptable dogs. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Icon Undies (enter code BESTFRIEND), Casper (use promo code BESTFRIEND) and Omaha Steaks (enter ROSEN in the SEARCH BAR).

Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce
EDr. Drew Pinsky and Dr. Bruce Heischober stop by to talk about their new podcast Weekly Infusion, the challenges of being a doctor in the public eye, working with Adam, how each doctor handles pressure, why the medical community is out of touch, the parameters of defending yourself on social media, the controversy Drew encountered regarding speaking about Hillary Clinton's healthcare (and the timing of the cancellation of his HLN show), biohacking, ADHD, adolescent medicine, addiction, maggots, Bruce's religion, favorite body systems and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter, did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and took a quiz to see who knows whom better. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and BEACHBODY ON DEMAND (text ALISON to 303030 for a free 30 day trial)

A Message from Greg, Alison's Vowels and a Baby Born in a Car
EGreg wants to say hi to everyone. Alison still can't hear the different between "Don" and "Dawn" but has some science in the form of something called the "cot-caught merger" as backup. Bees are dying inside figs, Alison just realized what "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" is truly about and special guest Andy Rosen (Totally Married, TBASH) watched his wife give birth in their Volvo. Plus a special fiscally-themed What Does Al Know, cracker chat, some TV Talk, a microwave popcorn controversy, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Sanford. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Icon (enter code BESTFRIEND), Tarte (use code PODCAST!) and Storyworth.

Greg Fitzsimmons #6
EGreg Fitzsimmons is back to talk about what he and Alison are on the verge of, friendship fears, codependent debates, the best Thanksgiving ever, politics, Trump's Twitter behavior, Short Term 12, Greg's Rogaine commercial and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Omaha Steaks (enter ROSEN in the SEARCH BAR up top) and Harry's (enter code ALISON).

Friendsgiving Rage, Alison's Pie Freakout, 24 by 7
EWhen did Friendsgiving become its own standalone holiday? We're not okay with this. Also, Daniel's learned some tough coffee lessons, Jenna and Samantha went to NYC, Al did something "24 by 7," Jeff went to a vegetarian Thanksgiving and Alison had a pie freakout based on erroneous pie math. Plus, P.E. games we don't miss, sexy compression socks, political correctness, how often to wash sheets, Al's former roommate Bump, a round of a Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Whiskey. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Omaha Steaks (enter ROSEN in the search bar) and Harry's (enter code ALISON).

Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi Return!
EErin Gibson and Bryan Safi (Throwing Shade) return to the show to talk politics, conversations with Trump supporters, the dead dog Erin found in a bush, Bryan getting hit by a pigeon, gay party animals, Erin's engagement, the Throwing Shade television show (premiering in January on TV Land), smoking, Ghostbusters 2, headboards and who knows whom better (we took a quiz!). Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://Patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy the new ARIYNBF LOGO pin and ARIYNBF LOGO tshirt! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Alison's Socks and Oranges, Thespian Nurses and Happy Thanksgiving!
EAlison and Daniel saw pictures of "crowning" and Alison might be more traumatized than Daniel. Meanwhile Daniel's finding tons of what might be his own hair in the drain, David Huntsberger has questions and Jenna's saying recovery is worse than anyone tells you. Plus, are meat sweats a real thing? Also we did a round of What Does Al Know, Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze, Just Me Or Everyone, Snack Chat and we talked about an adoptable dog named Russell. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Warby Parker.

Jim Norton and Sam Roberts
EJim Norton and Sam Roberts stop by to talk about their new Sirius 206/XM 103 show, Nancy Grace's famed walkout, who knows whom better (we even took a quiz), their "flaws" as performers, Sam ranking quite a bit lower on the pervert scale than Jim, Anthony Cumia, Opie, Sam vs. Kevin Pollack, Jim vs. D.L. Hughley and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://Patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy the new ARIYNBF LOGO pin and ARIYNBF LOGO tshirt! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Jordan's Bathroom Noises, An Abigail Update and a Wheelbarrow of Elves
ESpecial guest Jordan Morris is taking stock of the behaviors he's going to have to give up if he's going to one day cohabitate. Alison's clarifying her door-open position from last week and worrying about premature labor. Al's blasting 90s rock and eating sausage. And what's the right term for a bunch of elves? Plus a piglet update, video game and TV chat, What Does #AL Know?, Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Donovan. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Casper (use promo code BESTFRIEND) and Beachbody On Demand (text ALISON to 303030 for free 30 day trial)

Georgia and Karen of My Favorite Murder
EMy Favorite Murder hosts Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff stop by to talk about birthday doppelgangers, adult time/grownup time, their favorite kinds of murderers, their real crime origin stories, how they met, book series they enjoyed growing up, JT Leroy, Stephen King, VC Andrews, how they work best together, Georgia's need to always be busy, breakfast baked potatoes, tap dancing and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy the new ARIYNBF LOGO pin and ARIYNBF LOGO tshirt! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)

Mr. Privacy, Ghosting Nutritionists, Astral Projection
EDaniel favors a closed-door bathroom policy. Alison and Jenna aren't necessarily on board and special guest Dave Huntsberger wonders if bathroom privacy preference splits along gender lines. Meanwhile Jeff's astrally projecting, Dave's dreaming of airports, Al's watching "What About You?" and Alison's thisclose to breaking up with her nutritionist. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Renie. Check us out on Patreon: Patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Ring and Beachbody On Demand (text ALISON to 303030 for free 30 day trial)

Janet Varney Returns
EJanet Varney (The JV Club, Stan Against Evil) stops by to talk about playing a badass sheriff in the new IFC show Stan Against Evil, wanting to do her own stunts, her neck bandaid, how she felt when she heard show creator Dana Gould was writing the role expressly for her, managing stress and anxiety, her experience at Huffington Post Live, grief, darkness, shooting on location, runaway pillowcases, the challenge of voiceover work and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: Go to http://Patreon.com/alisonrosen