Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

How did your family answer the phone when you were growing up? How do you answer the phone? Daniel and I get into it after an introductory disaster. Also Daniel has some strong feelings about headache medicine and I'm recovering from the first of five iron infusions. We have some bones to pick with the way people, especially people on reality shows pronounce certain words and also we take your calls! 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: MANSCAPED: http://manscaped.com (use code bestfriend for 20% 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

Jackie Johnson attended a celebrity wedding and needs to talk about the flatware. This unearths the memory of a wedding chair disagreement between Daniel and me. Also I am striving to understand a little something about this whole Taylor Swift tour situation. Todd Cooper returns and we discuss megachurches and religious trauma. Also I had an epiphany and also crisis about what makes me happy! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode brought to you by: STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/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

Author, journalist, podcast host and my former co-worker Jennifer Romolini (Weird In a World That's Not, Everything is fine, New Yorker) returns to the show to talk about her new podcast Stiffed, about the feminist erotic magazine, VIVA, run by Bob Guccione that captured Jennifer's attention many years ago when she saw an issue for sale on eBay. We also talk about fashion, Sassy magazine, publishing, ambition, pitching, editing, the confidence of ignorance and so much more. We also did a round of JMOE and HGFY! 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: MANSCAPED: http://manscaped.com (use code bestfriend for 20% off) HELLO FRESH: http://hellofresh.com/bestfriend16 (use code bestfriend16 for 16 free meals 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

Jackie Johnson and Todd Cooper make their triumphant returns to the show! Does Todd know what "snatched" means? We all learn a little something. Tony falls asleep laughing about something Elliot once said, Jackie gets real about childbirth and I went on a field trip. Plus, improv is teaching people to lie 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: BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off), Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help LUME: http://lumedeodorant.com (use code alison for $5 off a starter pack) 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, podcaster Kyle Kinane is here and we talked about everything from scratch-and-sniff stickers and sibling relationships to what he calls "streamlined persistence" and 90 Day Fiancé. Plus so much more. We also answered your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Hey Go F*ck Yourself! 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 and Robin Shorr are back and in studio and Joel has a comely brain. Robin is back from Hawaii with one gripe. Robin and I have a memory about Spencer's Gifts that Joel, Daniel and Tony do not share. Plus Samantha Fox, Vanderpump, Mimi Rogers, celebrities who are more attractive in person, Giselle's bag of faces 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: FACTOR: http://factormeals.com/alison50 (use code alison50 for 50% off your first box) LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com/bff (use code BFF to get 30% off your first order) 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 I wanted to share with you another episode of Tod Perry and my new podcast: Alison and Tod: After-Hours. If you enjoy it, please consider supporting us at http://Patreon.com/alisonandtod Alison and Tod share their secret to keeping the energy up on the show. Later, they learn some Gen Z slang and reveal the careers they'd enjoy if they weren't in media. Also, Alison needs some BENGAY in a bad way. 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

Wendy Molyneux and Jordan Morris are here, fresh from the front lines of the WGA strike. Daniel has injured his eye in a way that you have to hear to believe. It makes us wonder what the most masculine injury is and I think we definitely nailed it. I want to know if my booking emails need a fix and we talk about studying abroad. Plus #snackchat with English cookies Jeff Fox found locally 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: GAMETIME: download the Gatetime app, create an account and use code BESTFRIEND for $20 off your first purchase 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

Producer and writer Mark Blutman (Boy Meets World, Girl Meets World, So Little Time) is here to talk about a prophetic phone call from Lorne Michaels, growing up in Canada, his time as a stand-up, outgrowing stand-up, his love of wrestling, working with the Olson twins, his relationship with his parents, mental health, acting in Meatballs 3, his friendship with Howie Mandel, RJ City, his upcoming projects, the WGA strike 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: ZOCDOC: http://zocdoc.com/bestfriend 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

Vanderpump's Peter Madrigal is back to dish about all things Vanderpump. Daniel is interested in his own interest in this craziness. I want to know about Peter's skincare routine and also the pirate festival he attends. Plus, sometimes timing is too perfect. Rob explains to Tony how #Scandoval is similar to wrestling and Peter shares an exciting wrestle mania story. Plus what really happened at the beach that fateful day and 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: STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/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

Author Tara Schuster is on the podcast to talk about Glow In the F*cking Dark, the follow up to the hugely successful Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies. I felt an instant connection with her, which I kinda of suspected I would from her books, but then I sort of think maybe a lot of people do since she's extremely open, vulnerable and bright. That being said there were two moments where I got chills talking to her and she said she felt it too so I think we're really besties? We talk about stuffed animals, emotional neglect, loneliness, writing routines, reparenting oneself, therapy, external validation, working at Comedy Central, being the bartender on Watch What Happens Live with Scheana and Raquel the night #Scandoval broke and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. 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 has returned and we're learning how to speak his language. Robin Shorr is here with a revelation about feet. I've stumbled upon a tongue twister and there's some light talk of true crime, people who travel with the Ren Faire (rennies), Sam the Butcher, Marilyn Kagan, cohabitation sex and more. Plus we revisit the storied "this isn't a sex thing, right?" discussion from a couple weeks prior and do 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 This show is brought to you by: HONEYLOVE: http://honeylove.com (use code alison for 20% 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

Comic, writer and podcast host Chris Gethard (Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People) returns to talk about meeting Tony in person, insecurity, ripping his pants, fatherhood, being a volunteer ambulance driver, how to handle worrying your kids will be bullied, his friendship with Colt Cabana, sodas, fast food orders, the neighborhood he grew up in and so much more. We also answered your questions and did a round of JMOE and HGFY. 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

Tim Kalpakis and Jeff Dutton of The Sloppy Boys are here which is good because I need an audience to discuss the weird thing that happened the day before when we went to the Old Spaghetti Factory after The Renaissance Fair! I wasn't hallucinating I swear! We also discuss Tony Thaxton's "normal" shirt. The Birthday Boys sketch where Mike Mitchell broke his arm, Tim's ice cream hack, Tim becoming a late in life stoner, office snacks, Ben Stiller, BORG's, The Bramble and more. Plus we 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 This episode is brought to you by: GAMETIME: download the Gatetime app, create an account and use code BESTFRIEND for $20 off your first purchase 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

Fan (and host) favorite Alie Ward (Ologies) has surfaced after some intense personal stuff and she's here in studio to fill us in. We talk about colonoscopies, encores, middle parts and skinny jeans revisited, Tasmanian Devil nipples, otters, Borgs, google rabbit holes, living at her sister's house for 6 months while her dad was in hospice, grief, therapeutic shroom trips 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: 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

Niccole Thurman is back on the show after a crazy and harrowing car accident and hospital stint. Emily Fleming has returned as well and now she'll never drive! Plus subway wang, the time I was almost in Sharknado, 2000s reality television, bedpans, advocating for yourself, skincare and so much more. Plus a round of JMOE and HGFY. 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 This episode is brought to you by: ZOCDOC: http://zocdoc.com/bestfriend You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

This week I wanted to share with you the first episode of Tod Perry and my new podcast: Alison and Tod: After-Hours. If you enjoy it, please consider subscribing at http://Patreon.com/alisonandtod In the grand opening of the After Hours Lounge, we talk about the perils of filming yourself, take on some listener questions, and Tod recounts a violent encounter at a swanky restaurant. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check me 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! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

RJ City, Dalton Castle and Robin Shorr are here in person and nothing is off limits. RJ has a sex question for everyone and it isn't even about the mortifying thing he said to a gal pal at a hotel. That comment was also about sex and Robin and I are still dying a little inside. Did that sentence make sense? Does it make sense that Dalton would occasionally sleep "like a pencil" back in his dating days? And I have a bone to pick with the guys about a little something that happened at the wrestling event I attended the night before. Plus Susan Lucci, RJ's leather pants, RJ's new 'do, Dalton's barfing in my bathroom, sleep bras, platonic naps, Robin's love of logistics, Tony's surveillance photos of me, compliments that move the needle, my famous neighbor and so much more. And a chaotic Owen cameo! 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 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

Writer and podcast host Nora McInerny (Terrible, Thanks for Asking) joins the show for the first time to talk about her latest book Bad Vibes Only (And Other Things I Bring To The Table), taking her show independent, moving to Arizona, tech woes, notes and putting the show together, losing her first husband to brain cancer, the genesis of the show, meeting her second husband, John Cena, soft serve, astrology, therapy and so much more. We also did a round of JMOE and HGFY. 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

Emily Fleming is here for the first time, fresh from working the door at what I'm pretty sure is a modern-day rave. No one gets my "exchange an egg" reference, not even Jordan Morris who is also here and doesn't have big lunch energy (he's a dinner dude). Daniel and I went to dinner the previous night and a perplexing thing kept happening and I need to talk about it. Was it because of the two tartares? Plus some Good Mythical Morning chat, self-defense, food fears and so much more. 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: GAMETIME: download the Gatetime app, create an account and use code BESTFRIEND for $20 off your first purchase BETTERHELP: 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

Infectious disease researcher and pandemic superstar Laurel Bristow joins the show to talk about the lab leak theory, whether the pandemic is over, sharks, tuberculosis, her pet Axolotl, Bob's Burgers, tropical diseases, negative comments and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of JMOE and HGFY! 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 is here and I need to know what he meant by a certain comment he made when we took a photo together. Also he interviewed Leonardo DiCaprio and now ol' LDC hates him and I need to know more about this. Robin is here and you can name any TV show and she pretty much knows everything about it. Also she's attracted to P-22 (RIP). I too ran afoul of a member of the Hollywood Elite: Bam Margera. Also have you noticed cool girls are wearing tons of necklaces? Plus 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: 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

Owen joined me at the top to explain why you're hearing this delightful throwback, which originally aired June 17, 2012 instead of the new episode I was planning. He even regales you with a song! Original description: Kerri Kenney-Silver of MTV's The State, Reno 911 and a zillion other things (Burning Love, Anger Management) stopped by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to discuss the movie she just worked on, improv versus scripted acting, "tushie burps," burps in general, Dustin's balls, relationships, being a woman in comedy (and whether it's something she thinks about often), a panel discussion about women and comedy where she and Alison met and little league parents. Also there was a burping demonstration, Just Me Or Everyone (click here to see the JMOEs we put on the screen), HGFY and more! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Tod Perry is here in person and can you believe this is the first time we're meeting in person after a year plus of hosting a podcast together? Renee Colvert is also here and she's worried her new home-among-the-horses is going to make her become weird. I'm a little confused about railroad ties and tortoise excrement and I want to know if everyone's childhood is littered with hard truths. Tony chimes in with something amazing. Plus some Vanderpump chatter confined to 90 seconds in new segment "V90X" plus a little more. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. This episode is brought to you by: ZOCDOC: http://zocdoc.com/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

Podcaster and TV writer Elizabeth Laime (A Million Little Things, Totally Laime!) is back and we had so much we needed to catch up about. We talked about her return to podcasting with Nobody's Listening, Right? and The One Sure Thing, pubic grooming, lasers, parenthood, embarrassing family names for private parts, her path to becoming a TV writer, grief, difficult discussions with your kids and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

You guys, Peter Madrigal of Vanderpump Rules and Rob Shulte of Vanderpump Robs were scheduled on this group episode of my show BEFORE the crazy VPR news (#scandoval) broke which really worked out well for me and if you don't know what we're talking about, don't worry, we break it down for those unfamiliar. Also joining us is Robin Shorr and she brought two pages of notes. Tony Thaxton is here and trying to follow along. We talk about Peter's dates with Raquel, the role production played, whether Schwartz knew, who knew, Peter's take on what everyone has wrong about the timeline, scrappy Scheana, Peter's integrity, being portrayed incorrectly, platonic friendships, cheating, Raquel's ring, Katie and Schwartz, Tom and Ariana and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY, which got especially dramatic. 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 KITSCH: http://mykitsch.com/alison (for 30% 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

Florist-to-the-stars Tiffany Gabrus joins us to talk about her decision to change careers (she's a former entertainment executive), meeting her husband Jon Gabrus, being the oldest of three, flower design, creating pieces for Lady Gaga and Harry Styles, marketing, old Hollywood glam, mascara, eyeliner, favorite and least favorite colors, what she'd design for Tony, working with chicken wire and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY and answered your questions. 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

Lizzy Cooperman is back and her life has taken quite an interesting turn of late thanks to her new and unexpected job. Plus she read my tarot cards! Goodbye Daniel, hello rewarding creative pursuits! Robin Shorr is here and she knows all about Lizzy's new place of employment. And Tony is doing his best to hang with the ladies. Plus I'm considering switching from coffee to energy drinks which might be a terrible idea. And 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: LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (use code newbestfriend for 50% off first order) BLISSY: http://blissy.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend for 30% 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

Daniel and I practically swam from the house to studio, battling the elements, to bring you this show. We talk about regional mispronunciations, attempts to "get" opera, whether I truly drink coffee too loudly as was alleged recently, Daniel's refusal to yawn more quietly, unthreatening school mascots, in-office teeth whitening, the IPL laser thingie I just did, Daniel's childhood Swatch collection and so much more. We also took your calls! 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

RJ City has returned and I need to talk about something I overheard when he used the guest bathroom at my house last month. Also he refuses to tell me the plot of a movie I'm not going to watch. Ken Reid is also here and he was once slapped because a parrot wolf-whistled and he got blamed. Plus Daniel and I are barely functioning because our son, who is having a birthday, no longer sleeps. Is it because newspapers are delivered at four in the morning. Everyone rudely shuts down my theory. We also do a round of Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze which leads to the greatest and most important ricotta question of our time. And I realize I've possibly been depriving my guests of the release they need from HGFY. We also talk about mortality. And an adoptable dog named Jackson! 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: BLISSY: http://blissy.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend for 30% off) 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

Cole Imperi is a thanatologist which means she studies death, dying, loss and grief. Friend of the show and frequent guest Alie Ward recommended her some time ago when I was looking to talk to someone about loss in 2020. We finally made it happen—in person, no less—since Cole now lives in Los Angeles. Also, she brought bread and butter! And she made the butter herself while hanging out with Alie Ward earlier in the day! On this episode we discussed pepperoni rolls, Kentucky, her relationship with religion, feeling drawn to study death and dying, interning at a crematorium, what people get wrong about grief, funeral directors, misconceptions about people in the deathcare industry, whether the industry is predatory, why living forever isn't what we should want, infertility, shadowloss (a term she coined), roller derby, cicadas, thanabotany, pickle ball, making daisy chains, Ruby and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone wherein I revealed some things I've never revealed on the show. 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 Joel Stein join Tony Thaxton and me to discuss cults, cultiness, Robin's close call, the celebrity Robin has been working out next to who apparently "drips sex," the way Facts of Life affected Joel Stein's virginity, losing friendships over email mishaps, how seriously the Super Bowl players take the whole thing, the halftime show, Valentine's Day, Andy Cohen and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY and talked about an adoptable dog named Gypsy! 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: ZOCDOC: http://zocdoc.com/bestfriend KITSCH: http://mykitsch.com/alison (for 30% 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/

Pro wrestler Dalton Castle has been a guest on the Thursday group version of my show numerous times but I felt like I needed a one-on-on-plus-Tony to really get to the core of what makes him the enviable weirdo he is. We talked about Punxsatawney Phil, worrying, how he maintains a positive outlook even when things are going awry, head shops, Jimmy Pardo, growing up in Rochester with three siblings, getting beat up by his brothers, cutting/making weight AKA "seasonal bulimia," amateur vs professional wrestling, what him mom thinks of his career, his years in radio, meeting his wife, dislocating his jaw, The Boys, Tommy Dreamer and more. We also answered your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. 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

Jenna Kim Jones and #AL are here to talk about sugar sausage, Tony's new glasses and the new personality he seems to have to accompany them, when people around you suddenly change and it's threatening, the stylist who ruined my childhood, a certain merit badge, prepping, the RV, black and white cookies, celebrity cruises, riding bikes in the city, Jenna's hair routine, Michael Vick, homeschool, robes, an adoptable dog named Chanel and 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: MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (use code newbestfriend for 50% off first order) 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

Sarah Edmondson (HBO's The Vow, A Little But Culty, Scarred) joins the show to talk about her experience escaping the NXIVM cult, her feelings speaking at the screening of the season two finale, realizing she'd been misled about what her brand (yes, she was branded) represented, her reactions to Keith Raniere, her thoughts on the loyalists (her husband and ALBC cohost Anthony "Nippy" Ames makes a brief appearance too), whether she thinks Nancy Salzman was sincere, recruiting/enrolling people, deprogramming, moving to Atlanta, the one thing most people susceptible to cults have in common, Pam Cafritz's funeral, suspicions that Keith was poisoning women, Allison Mack, writing her memoir and more. We also did a round of JMOE, HGFY and answered your questions. Plus Sarah read the vows Keith wrote for her wedding. And we're giving away a copy of her book! 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/

Mike Hanford, Tim Kalpakis and Jeff Dutton of The Sloppy Boys and The Birthday Boys are here in person and we are getting to the bottom of words and phrases we can't stand. We're also talking about how Jeff cleans his feet before bed, dogs in the bed, how they all chose their bedrooms when they roomed together, water, the live show I attended, baths, robes, Manders and so much more. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone, HGFY and our adopt a dog segment. 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/

Comedian, writer, actor, musician and podcaster Matt Lieb (Pod Yourself a Gun, Frotcast, Good Mythical Morning) joins the show to talk about the miniseries Fresno, Pan-Asian buffets, the timeline of his recent marriage and brand new baby, doulas, good and bad books to read to prepare for childbirth, being 13 years sober, being addicted to heroin, having a seizure, literally hitting rock bottom, shocking videos, musicals, Good Mythical Morning and so much more. We also took your questions! 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/

Bridget Todd makes her Thursday show debut (she was a previous guest on a Monday show) and now I want to do hallucinogens and move to Portugal. Andrew Hunt is back and he did not try to steal a date's personal info but he once drew a completely straight line in high school freehand! Also he loves to move which is insane. I'm so discombobulated I'm acting professional and an embarrassing story of what prompted my move to NYC, which I don't even recall mentioning, is remembered by Andrew. Plus the multiverse theory, revolting fantasies, Canada's penchant for big things, Tony's trip to Fresno for a wrestling show, Andrew's Property Brothers song and more. And the return of the adoptable dog segment! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. This episode is brought to you by: KITSCH: http://mykitsch.com/alison (for 30% off your order) 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 have reconvened after the chaos of last week to talk about graduation tassels and a ridiculous mortar board debacle, an outrageous school meeting Daniel attended, a series of Hey Go F*ck Yourselves, whether I'm on the fast track to becoming a furry and more. Plus we took your calls and you're all killing it with the name sandwich! 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 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

RJ City is here in the flesh and he has choice words for both Daniel and me. Renee Colvert makes her triumphant return and I've found an amazing photo of her from her jukebox musical days that we need to discuss. Tony has my back and then doesn't and it's basically hunger games. Plus Deleted Tweets, Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. 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 ZOCDOC: http://zocdoc.com/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

Pro-wrestler, actor and talk show host RJ City (AEW's Hey! (EW)) is in town and in studio. He gives me an inordinate amount of sh*t for the previous night's debacle, maligns otters, tries to drive a wedge between Tony and me, and refuses to accept that I "get" wrestling now. We also talk about aliases, arachnophobia, attending a "happening" drama school, Kaye Ballard, sex, threesomes, protein bars, Don Knotts, and more. Plus the return of How Dare You and audience questions. 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 is here and once again her fruit has been stolen! And not just any fruit but sentimental fruit! Caroline Moss is here and happens to know a ton about the rules surrounding helping yourself to your neighbor's bounty. Plus she and Tony Thaxton share a pair of pants. We compare notes about New Year's Eve and also discuss the sorry state of my eyes. Plus predictive text, astronomical homes, loungewear and 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 LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (enter code newbestfriend for 50% off first order) 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

Am I taking the easy way out by doing these episode with Daniel or is this what the people demand? Also why do you look a non-gift horse in the mouth? Plus your calls, celebrities' less attractive siblings, why my coat is a giant middle finger to Marie Kondo, whether any robe is acceptable to Daniel, more love for the Quantz Method of sweater hanging, setting your phone to dark mode, a zippy discussion of the recent Adam Carolla Show firings and more. But not 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 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

Happy New Year! I lost my voice and had to cancel a couple recordings! After a lengthy discussion with Daniel at the top, we head back to 2015 for The Al Quiz episode! Original description: The man who calls himself Allan Moss is a mystery to us all. On this episode Alison, Greg Heller, Daniel Quantz, Jenna Kim Jones, Jeff Fox and special return guest Jordan Morriscompete to see who knows #Al best. Plus, Greg Heller performs an #ALQUIZ song live in Dining Room Studios. Not only that, Jordan tells some stories, Alison is all about fitness and cup filling, Jenna had to dodge seagulls AND MORE. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone (click here to see the JMOEs from this episode). Get the #Al Song (pay what you wish) at Gumroad.com/alisonrosen. 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 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/

Daniel and I are back together for another episode wherein we take your calls and discuss our resolutions going into the new year. We also talk about memorable New Year's Eves and which years, exactly, I was an after school special. Plus Daniel's Kewl Beanz and more. 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

With all the nog talk lately I wanted to revisit one of my favorite episodes with one of my favorite guest combos. Original description: A rare Thursday show treat! Paul Rust and Michael Cassady are here on the eve of their new Don't Stop Or We'll Die release Diamond Skies Over Western Dreams. Tone Zone Thaxton played drums on it so it's like we have a whole band in the studio. What do you do when you have a whole band in your studio? You talk about egg nog! And eye language, Brooklyn and more. Also Daniel and I are back from Hawaii and I learned some things. Plus we do a round of Just Me Or Everyone and get a Tony Update 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: 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

After an explanation and a brief chat with Daniel to see what he remembers, we are going back to March of 2014 for Daniel's very first appearance on the show. Original description: Daniel Quantz (Alison's brand new husband) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to set the record straight on a few things and talk about how he and Alison met. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone (click here to see the JMOEs from this episode). 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 is here and he's anti-egg. He claims he isn't but I know better. There are more winged creatures in my studio and Daniel's here to save the day. How are we all feeling as we barrel into Christmas? Plus I'm considering adding a robe to the pandemic uniform I'm still rocking and I experience a nap that's also a personal low. Plus iconic infomercials and important B.O. talk! 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

Can you believe actor, comic, writer and podcast host Brian Posehn has never been on my show? I can't either. We finally caught up to talk about his new special Posehna Non Grata, having an extreme growth spurt when he was 18, egg nog, starting standup, sitcom sets that were welcoming vs ones that weren't, his experience with the late Kirstie Alley, Mr. Show, his two dogs, new music, fatherhood and more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. 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

Dalton Castle has returned to the show to share how it feels to lose a championship belt on TV and also, according to RJ City who is also here, to forget to bring one to a match between the two of them a long time ago. Also if you were hoping Dalton had an update about the astronaut-adjacent guy who is trying to steal his wife, you'll just have to listen. RJ takes issue with the way I apply tinsel to trees and I have some questions about a casual reference he makes to psychedelics. Once again I am thinking I should have business cards and once again I'm surrounded by people who lack vision. Daniel was pursued by carnal mushroomers and we realize that Dalton and RJ are archetypes. Which are you? Plus more egg nog discussion and Owen's new interest in giant wheels of cheese. 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: POLICYGENIUS: http://policygenius.com BLISSY: http://blissy.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend for 30% 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