Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

Best-selling author and podcast host Stefanie Wilder-Taylor (Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay, For Crying Out Loud) returns to the show to talk about her new book Drunk-ish, her writing process, a Today show appearance that went sideways, shrimp tails, recovery, sobriety, driving drunk with her children in the car, meeting her For Crying Out Loud co-host Lynette Carolla, her relationship with her father, obsessive behavior and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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 is joined by special return guest Greg Heller plus Jeff Fox, Daniel Quantz, Jenna Kim Jones and Allan Moss for a discussion of Jenna eating her hair, Greg's wife's budget app, Greg getting stoned with his dad, drugs in general, cubes with poles, stag heads, Alison's IVF, Daniel's new job, Alison's butt, Jenna and Al's vacation and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone (click here to see the JMOEs from this episode). Originally aired April 29, 2015 Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Am I doing damage by being so reactive on social media? Tod Perry on Alison and Tod: After Hours suggested I might be and I need Daniel to weigh in. Also, my New Year's resolution is to be less reactive. I have an important and breaking Snack Chat regarding peanut coleslaw and turns out my dream about the "eye doctor professor bitch" might have been prophetic. Daniel and I discuss hot actors/actresses that don't do it for us personally and also we take your calls. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Wendy Molyneux and Dave Huntsberger join Daniel and Tony and me in studio to talk about Dennis Eggs, owner of Denny's, indecent proposals, Dave's sense of direction, Wendy's new pet named after me, Tony's Christmas plans and so much more. We also do a round of Podcast Palz Product Picks and Just Me Or Everyone! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend (get two memberships for the price of one) Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Merry Christmas! We're coming to you with a fresh Christmas episode as indicated by the jingle bells you may or may not have heard at the beginning. You calls, Daniel's hot take and an egg nog taste test. And more! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Wendy Molyneux and David Huntsberger are here in studio and together we learn about some adult behaviors against a backdrop of beautiful holiday favorites performed by Wendy. Also Tony has a new computer in "dracula black." Plus a lot of mall talk, a discussion of uncomfortable furniture and more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/bestfriend for $10 off Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Daniel is finally in the holiday spirit but he might have ruined a caroler's night at Tam O' Shanter. We get to the bottom of "hither and thither" and Daniel accidentally went nuts doing some puzzles. We get an update on Daniel's goal to be so handsome people want to be his friend based on looks alone and take your calls regarding best and worst ice cream flavors. Plus so much more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Lizzy Cooperman is here along with her old friend Mike Bridenstine and Mike knows exactly how to push Lizzy's shame buttons. Personally, I think the sandwich story is charming! We get an update on Lizzy's attempts to style her bedroom like a hotel room and debate the merits of Swiss cheese. (One of us is not on board.) Mike either is or isn't destroying sand castles, I can't remember, and also he decided to write a book The Perfect Amount of Wrong, during the pandemic as if that's just something someone decides to do. Plus guest product picks, iTunes Comments of the Week, Just Me Or Everyone and more! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you: MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Comic, actor, host and New York Times bestselling author Sarah Colonna returns to my show to talk about her husband Jon Ryan retiring from professional football and what that means for their relationship, Married and First Sight and the podcast she started (Are You My Podcast?) where she discusses it, losing her father, being a handbag mogul, Christmas trees, Shark Tank, night sweats, beach trips with Jen Kirkman and so much more. We also talked about favorite products, answered your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Todd Cooper is here and he's chosen this podcast over therapy. Is this a mistake? Also he and Tony go way back. I want to know the story! Daniel experienced a mystery for the ages at the hardware store and there's a run on ADHD medication. We also talk about evangelical parties with trampolines, favorite products and so much more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: KUDO POPCORN: http://kudosnacks.com (use code bestfriend for 25% off) Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Comic, actor, writer and my mother-in-law's favorite performer Leah Rudick stops by to talk about touring with her brother, how her career trajectory changed during the pandemic when she reluctantly got on Tik Tok, the various characters she's known for, sketch comedy, odd jobs, anxiety and so much more. We also talked about her favorite products and did rounds of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Emily Fleming and Jeff Fox are here and they are both MVPs. Emily and Daniel need to get a room when the topic of Twin Peaks comes up but then the spell is broken when we say something controversial regarding Harry Potter. Am I the only person who doesn't carry a taser? Plus the choking game, Nashville, coffee before coffee, diaries, Emily's dating life and so much more including podcast pals product picks! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: STORYWORTH http://storyworth.com/bestfriend for $10 off Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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/

This is a big episode. Daniel's favorite things list is finally here and on it he reveals the fruits of his search to find the world's best pillow. Plus we take your calls, run down our Thanksgiving hits and misses, reveal the ice cream debate that's tearing at the very fabric of our marriage and more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Dalton Castle is here and he's come armed with his own drops. Robin Shorr is here fresh from the most amazing misunderstanding with Kathy Griffin. Jeff Fox ruins private jets for us and we discuss skydiving, Andy Gibb, a hater, Peabody ducks, seeing your parents in a compromising position, Javits fees, RJ City and so much more. Plus product recommendations, snack chat with canned boiled peanuts and so much more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Comic, writer (Jimmy Kimmel Live!) and author Jesse Joyce joins the show to talk about Red Eye more than he probably has in the last ten years combined, his book about the guys who killed the guy who killed Lincoln, products he loves, USO tours, writing gigs, parenthood, being a history dork and so much more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

Robin Shorr and Rob Shulte are here and Robin might throw up on air if we don't change the subject. Rob made a day of it (BBQ and pants) and Robin has possibly outgrown yoga retreats. Rob went to a reunion of his punk band and we're all talking about cults, Tom Leykis, Sugarfish sushi, Dr. Laura, Liz Phair and so much more. Plus my new segment! And old segments! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help 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

Stand up, writer and host Justin Martindale (Just Sayin' with Justin Martindale) joins the show to talk about his beef with Priscilla Presley, growing up in Texas, falling in with the wrong crowd when he first moved to Los Angeles, taking a breather in San Dimas, getting into comedy, comedy resentment, losing people, deodorant, Shakespeare, pottery wheels, podcast friends, podcasts ruining friendships, Halloween and more. We also took your questions, discussed Justin's favorite products and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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/

Todd Cooper is extremely friendly and I need to find out what darkness lies beneath. Niccole Thurman is here and she's done holding back. Daniel is in pursuit of something called horse hips and I am still upset at the doctor who deigned to tell me have a cold. 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

Comic, actor, writer and host Fahim Anwar joins the show to talk about growing up in Seattle, the tiny audience in my studio, music, algorithms, mechanical engineering, working at Boeing, Goatface, racism and so much more. We also did rounds of Just Me Or Everyone, HGFY and unveiled a new segment wherein we learned about Fahim's favorite day-to-day products. (Check Alison's IG for product roundup). Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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/

On this episode which we recorded one day before Jenna's due date (spoiler alert: she's still pregnant) we talked about cervical ripeness, my buying pre-peeled hard cooked eggs because I'm a "useless sack of shit," how to properly boil eggs at home, mint ice cream and whether it's gross or not (#AL and #ALISON say it is), Greg officiating at his sister's wedding, books vs Kindles, eating dogs and cats, googling upsetting things, massages at barbershops, sunglasses and rudeness and so much more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. (Original airdate: Nov 12, 2015) Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

Is writer and political commentator Mary Katharine Ham the most returningest guest on the show? She might be! Given that she had another child we must catch up. Did she return to the birth center that makes her ascend a staircase? We also chat about pregnancy hair, eyeliner, boats, Italy, Tony's tour, live performance, Threads, trolls and so much more. Plus we answered your questions and did rounds of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: EVERYPLATE: http://everyplate.com/podcast (use code 49alison) 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

Matt Apodaca and Betsy Sodaro are here and they're both wearing Universal Studios merch. We talk about horror nights and haunts and also what's in Luigi's shorts. Daniel shares a grudge involving an incident at a Toyota dealership years ago and I need to get my feelings about eclipses off my chest. Turns out Jeff Fox is Mister Eclipse though and I had no idea. Plus Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass 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 been too long since actor, host, comic and woodworker Paul Gilmartin (The Mental Illness Happy Hour) has been on the show and we have a ton to catch up on. We discuss his divorce, boundaries, recovery, standup, an incredibly dark episode of MIHH, Dinner and a Movie, massage parlors, the urge to chat and more. Plus we do a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

Tony Thaxton is back from his tour! I was unable to watch his band from one of his drum cymbals for reasons we get into but my story is bested by Todd Cooper's story. Robin Shorr is back from her college reunion and she experienced a little scare. We do a bunch of your Just Me Or Everyone's and I share a ridiculous social exchange I had. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass ONE SKIN: http://oneskin.co (get 15% off with code bestfriend) 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

Comic, actor, musician and voice over artist Kate Micucci (Garfunkel & Oates, Scooby-Doo!) is back to talk about moving, the half pipe that used to be in her backyard, decluttering, realizing what she needs to be creative, her childbirth experience, postpartum depression, meeting her husband, recording her upcoming album (out Nov 3), microdosing, fitness and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

Greg Heller is back with updates on his Venice-to-Mar Vista life, former neighbors and more. Lizzy Cooperman returns and she's decided how she wants to decorate her bedroom. Also we hear about a commercial she shot and a pivotal audition she once went on. Jeff Fox is here with drops galore and I have some questions about squid and patchouli. Plus Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze (patchouli), Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help 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

Daniel and I get together to play a new game, take your calls, discuss his outside voice, learn about Menchie's, recount Wendy's big adventure, discuss a tough parenting moment and more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

Not only are Wendy Molyneux and Robin Shorr sharing this appearance but they also share a friend and a judge. I have some questions about the dark web and Daniel has a pants update. Jeff Fox is filling in for Tony, Robin's heading to her reunion soon and Wendy has a movie recommendation and a reels/Tik Tok recommendation which is going to turn my world upside down. Plus Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com/bff (for 30% off at checkout) 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

New York Times bestselling author and my Time Out New York coworker Elise Loehnen (On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good) returns to talk about the way women are socialized to be "good" versus men who are socialized to be powerful. We discuss her podcast Pulling The Thread, the bible, patriarchy, never feeling good enough, Mary Magdalene, why sadness was dropped from the deadly sins, Substack, Joel Stein, motherhood, male wellness podcasters and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

Jordan Morris has joined us, fresh from the London Podcast Festival, and while he was there he stopped off at Paris Disney. Also he is the perfect person with whom to share the shocking news that I sort of want to go to Burning Man because he's actually gone. He got his taint rinsed and everything! Daniel has landed upon a new and improved way to remove pants and Jeff Fox may or may not be thinking about the Roman Empire. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: EVERYPLATE: http://everyplate.com/podcast (use code 49alison) ONE SKIN: http://oneskin.co (get 15% off with code bestfriend) 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

Ben Gleib is here, fresh from Burning Man, and I think maybe I want to go to Burning Man one day? I did not expect to feel this way. Also he's wearing a chestful of necklaces and willing to explain each one. We talk about relationships and breakups, grief (we both lost our fathers this year), his recent dog bite, vintage ladies, the law of attraction, Venice and Topanga, the P word, seeing signs of your loved one in the world and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help POISE: http://poise.com 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

(TW: self-harm) Matt Lieb is here making his triumphant Thursday Show debut. Robin Shorr is also here, shaken up but okay after Sadie's grand escape. All these years later we can still attract some new haters and I want to know about the whole Emily Fleming boob fiasco from Matt's point of view. Elliot had a night terror and we're talking about limericks, Paul F. Tompkins's Halt and Catch Fire song and so much more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: POISE: http://poise.com LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com/bff (for 30% off at checkout) 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

Daniel is here and he's not particularly interested in hearing about my new crush. I need to talk about two big lifestyle changes we're making and Daniel has some thoughts on my face and Walmart (unrelated). Plus we take your calls, Daniel shares some new baby names and we try to answer questions from a question deck. And then we talk about corner moments and pink moments. Plus foreign exchange students. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

Matt Apodaca joins the show for the first time and as promised, he is a delight, even though he woke up on the wrong side of the bed and the vibes were off. Niccole Thurman is back and she's not afraid to tell a stranger she doesn't feel like chatting. I have a big announcement about grocery shopping and I've developed a crush on 1970s era Peter Cetera. Plus talkative masseuses, Joe Albertson's super market and more! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help 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

Rory Uphold, host of Crimes of the Heart and self-described skin care obsessive joins the show to talk about performing pop music at schools and ice cream shops, attending a performing arts high school, selling multiple television shows, being inspired by heartbreak, what music taught her, getting impregnated by a guy who was cheating on her, butt plugs, The Rules and so much more. Plus we talked about skin care and did rounds of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

This week we're revisiting an episode that originally ran July 29, 2015. How well do you know Ms. Jenna Kim Jones? How well do Alison and the rest of the Thursday gang (Allan Moss, Jeff Fox, Greg Heller and Daniel Quantz)? Plus drug stories, DINKS, turtles, more John boats, night terrors AND MORE. And we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

Daniel is once again concerned about the health effects of being woken up in the middle of the night and I'm questioning where he's getting this alarming info. We discuss the world's smallest violin and did you know there's a sequel to Oedipus Rex? I have breaking eyeball news and we're taking not only your calls but your written communication. Plus a lot of info about fish tanks and and tattoos. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: POISE: http://poise.com DRAFTKINGS CASINO: download the Draftkings Casino app now, sign up with promo code BESTFRIEND 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

Joel Stein and Robin Shorr are here to talk about an incredibly risky compliment that Joel paid me, Orthodox Jews stepping outside marriage, Time Out New York, Invisalign, new merch for me, a drag bar in the East Village that we can't remember the name of, how Joel met his wife, flow strength, Joel speaking at a menopause convention, Natalie and Snake, rumpus rooms, my eye situation and so much more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: POISE: http://poise.com SKIMS: https://skims.com/collections/fits-everybody select our show in the drop down survey after you place your order to let them know we sent you 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/

One day after she went viral for an incident involving a live stream, a boob and a collapsing set, Emily Fleming (Good Mythical Morning, @midnight) joins the show to discuss her feelings about what happened. We also talk about the puzzling animal we saw in the yard and whether it means us harm, hair color, dating, open relationships, lotion, acting classes, Benetton, the strike, Moochelle and so much more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This show is brought to you by BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) 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

Is there something empowering or sad about adults getting braces? Robin Shorr joins Tony, Daniel and me to get to the bottom of this and so much more. Also Robin wants to know how I feel when people cancel and Tone-zone and Flo-zone were sitting on Tony's couch and only one of them felt the earth quake. There's a man on the roof next door, Robin attended a reunion of child stars and we all compare hurricane notes. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This show is brought to you by: DRAFTKINGS: download the DraftKings casino app now and use promo code "bestfriend" ONE SKIN: http://oneskin.co (get 15% off with code bestfriend) 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

Host and podcast impresario Jesse Thorn is back to talk about his many shows (Bullseye, Judge John Hodgeman, Jordan, Jesse, GO!), the process of converting his Max Fun Network to a worker-owned cooperative, losing his father during the pandemic, feeling pulled in a number of different directions, neckties, owning a shop some day, parenthood, gender non-conformity, dogs and dog loss, Aisha Tyler, Julie Klausner, ice cream, the heat and more! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: POISE: http://poise.com EVERYPLATE: http://everyplate.com/podcast (use code 49alison) 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

Jordan Morris and Rob Kutner join Daniel, Tony and me to talk about magic eye posters, Minecraft backpacks, Marvel Snappin', Daniel's super awkward exchange, Tony's super awkward exchange, Comedy Sportz, reading on the toilet, head massages and so much more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass HELLO FRESH: http://hellofresh.com/50BestFriend (use code 50bestfriend for 50% off and free shipping) 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

I think I've finally solved the mystery of my ear situation and what triggers it! This is like a true crime episode, speaking which of which Daniel shares his complicated feelings about the popularity of true crime. Our children are mounting a campaign to prevent us from sleeping and I wax poetic about the cutest thing you never hope to have to buy: a keepsake urn. Plus we take your calls, discuss gleeking, shoe museums, why Daniel never tells me about moments that made him fall in love with me and at the end I ask for your advice. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help 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

Wendy Molyneux, Joe Kwaczala, Tony Thaxton, Daniel and I have all been traveling and now, like one of my favorite episodes of my favorite sitcom, we're all reconvened to fill each other in on our adventures. Tony's tour bus broke down, Wendy's son was nearly electrocuted (but other than that Copenhagen was idyllic), Joe hung out with ladies who love figure-skating in Vail, Colorado and more. Also Joe knows about cut-rate coffins and Wendy and I remember a scandal from our college days. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: POISE: http://poise.com DRAFTKINGS CASINO: download the Draftkings Casino app now, sign up with promo code BESTFRIEND LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com/bff (for 30% off at checkout) 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

Daniel joins me to talk about out trip to Hawaii, tenting for termites, my discovery that my late father also liked to talk about insects, a few other assorted memories, And Just Like That, Aidan and Carrie, the cheese incident in Hawaii, generational slang, Daniel's upcoming birthday, Taylor Swift, and more. Then Elliot and Owen join us for Snack Chat (Bucee's items) before we take your calls on favorite vacation spots and favorite books. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

Joel Stein had a magnificent mullet for a long time and we need to talk about it. His mullet even attended Stanford! Robin Shorr has to create some boundaries which Joel thinks is a futile exercise. RJ City and Dalton Castle are in love with Robin (less so with me) and we need to talk about Jury Duty. We also need to talk about what airline you're flying and Hiroshima and the Holocaust. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: POISE: http://poise.com MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend (for 15% off) SKIMS: http://skims.com (let them know we sent you by selecting us by selecting podcast in the survey and then selecting us from the dropdown) 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

After a tropical and possibly controversial update that really shouldn't be controversial, we revisit this fan-favorite episode from 2014. Original description: Duncan Trussell returns to Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk teachers turned twerkers, magic in the universe, meeting girls on twitter, death, loss, spirituality, the multiverse, our experience of time, goblins, guilt, anger, haircuts, virtual reality, oculus rift and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone (click here to see the JMOEs from this episode). Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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

Jackie Johnson and Lizzy Cooperman join me (and Jeff Fox, who is filling in for Tony Thaxton) to discuss flea markets and estate sales, And Just Like That, skin treatments, Daniel's new skincare regimen, auditions, the way a set of Tony Robbins CDs may have changed Lizzy's life, outgoing voicemails and so much more. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: POISE: http://poise.com BETTER HELP: http://betterhelp.com/alison 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/ Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

After an update on how I'm doing, we revisit the first time Alie Ward guested on the show in 2017. Original description: Podcaster, artist, TV correspondent and science nerd Alie Ward stops by to talk about her new podcast, Ologies, where she talks to ologists of all stripes including a volcanist who may or may not have given an acceptable answer regarding her least favorite aspect of studying volcanoes. Also grandparent inspections, mini binders, massage chairs, the size of her hair, appearing on Grey's Anatomy, how long each Ologies episode takes to make, perfectionism, growing up Catholic, her love of insects, a strand of hair called Kevin, premature ovarian failure, podcast equipment, her goth phase and more. We also took questions from listeners and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/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 Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Robin Shorr is here fresh from Nantucket where and she has a Heather Locklear-esque golden tan. Joel Stein was chatting with Rupert Murdoch earlier. I need to talk about the Creel triplets. Also I'm in mourning but I like to think I'm still a ton of fun. Jeff Fox is filling in for Tony! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: POISE: http://poise.com MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass 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/ Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial