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Now wait a minute. It's a Carriage House Catch-Up this week, and there aren't any rim jobs, ram jobs, or Rahm jobs for that matter. We've got two very fun letters to answer where we give advice on asking out a newly out friend and traveling internationally in a large group. It's more fun than doing hot yoga in thin pants! Lonely Hearts Live is coming up on Sunday Feb. 16 with guests, games, advice, music, and our usual Valentine pizzaz! Come be our Valentines! And make it extra special with a Meet & Greet with Ronna (& Bryan) as well as a bottle of champagne for you and your lovebird in our Lonely Hearts Bubble Box! All details at askronnalive.com Sponsor: Wildgrain is the first bake-from frozen subscription box for artisanal breads, pastries, and pastas. And we LOVE it! Go to wildgrain.com/ronna or use promo code RONNA for $30 off your first order as well as FREE croissants in every box! Need Girl Scout Cookies? We all do! Support our dear Phoebe and the Girl Scouts of Central New Jersey with the purchase of some delicious treats and sweets! Go to tinyurl.com/phoebecookies today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They're back and better than ever! After all the drama of January, Ronna (& Bryan) are finally back together for an all new Free Feed, and it's a Carriage House Catch-Up for the ages! After some chit-chat about their trip to Milan, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on dealing with guilt from a marriage of convenience and how to make a childhome home your own space after moving back in years later. The Fourth Annual Lonely Hearts LIVE Show is coming up next month! Join us for fun, merriment, advice, guests, giveaways, and much, much more. Plus we've got limited spots for a Meet and Greet with Ronna (& Bryan) themselves! You won't want to miss it! Join us on Sunday 2/14 at 7pm ET. Tickets at askronnalive.com And for all your Girl Scout Cookie needs, our own dear Phoebe is back and ready to provide you with all those scrumptious treats, pardon me. Support Phoebe and the Girl Scouts of Central New Jersey at tinyurl.com/phoebecookies Sponsor: Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to quince.com/ronna for free shipping and a 365-day return window on all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we've been saying this past week, our hearts go out to those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Our dear (Bryan) left to be with family this past week. He's totally safe and sound, but this means that he's not with us in The Carriage House this week. But we've got a VERY special guest host in his place, pardon me. It's none other than our dear friend Justin Kirk! Justin joins Ronna to give advice on dealing with trust issues with a partner and whether or not to reconnect with a previously cut-off old friend who's now having serious health issues. Of all our live shows, the one that's really the highlight of each year is our Valentine's Lonely Hearts Live extravaganza. And in 2025 you better believe it'll be back and better than ever! Join us on Sunday February 16 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for the festivities. More details to follow (guests, games, giveaways, and more). You can reserve tickets at askronnalive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALL NEW FREE FEED EPISODES RETURN NEXT WEEK JAN. 21! In the meantime, here's a sneak peak of a Patreon episode from last month featuring the delightful Naomi Ekperigin! We have a blast over on Patreon, so come join us! patreon.com/askronna From December 2024: (Bryan) is off this week, but we've got a sub for the ages. It's Carriage House legend Naomi Ekperigin! Fresh off moving to a new home AND a Critics' Choice nomination for Best Comedy Series for ST. DENIS MEDICAL, excuse me. Noami joins Ronna to help give advice on some New York spots to celebrate an engagement (QUITE the list of Big Apple hot spots, pardon me) as well as dealing with family members causing some serious pre-wedding drama. Sponsor: Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen subscription box for artisanal breads, pastries, and pastas. It's truly fabulous, pardon me. For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to wildgrain.com/ronna to start your subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're going back to December 2023 with this week's peek inside The Patreon Carriage House. If you're not already a member, you're missing out! Join us for bonus episodes, ad-free Free Feeds, and, of course, the coveted Shades of Vanilla Newsletter! patreon.com/askronna From December 29, 2023: Have we made it through the holidays? (Bryan)'s in AI mode, but we have indeed made it through, and had a LOVELY time, pardon me. We've got a great last show of the year as we deep dive on the Senate staffer sex scandal and do some comments on the dinosaurs' final days as well as all the ribbon mail we've been getting. Then we give advice on how to remain supportive of "foolish" wedding plans and whether it's appropriate for a 34 year old gay man to have full-on Shirley Temple ringlets. Sponsors: We love Quince, which is why it's made our Ronnukah list yet again this year. Go to quince.com/ronna for affordable, chic clothing and accessories and get free shipping and a 365-day return window. Take comfort in Born Shoes! Great for all casual occasions and made with top quality leather. Go to bornshoes.com and use the code RONNA for 15% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. Here we are with the last Free Feed of the year, and Ronna (& Bryan) are in a dispute. Did (Bryan) actually want Ronna to join him in Milan for the holidays, or was an invitation extended because of guilt? They go at it, but luckily we've got the perfect mediator: it's the absolutely delightful Casey Wilson! Of course you know Casey as the co-host of BITCH SESH at its new home, Garbage World. You can also see her as co-host of THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW on Roku. After helping negotiate the peace treaty for the Glickman-Safi Dispute of 2024, she helps us give advice on a pair of UK-based love quandaries. We'll see you in the New Year with ALL NEW Free Feeds! Sponsor: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement. And if you go to nutrafol.com and use the code BRYAN, you'll get $10 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We've got a real hot shot in The Carriage House this week, and he's our dear friend, AND he's a repeat customer, pardon me. We're thrilled to welcome back none other than the fabulous Drew Droege! You can catch Drew in the VERY buzzy and exciting movie QUEER with Daniel Craig. Go see it because it's out now! Drew joins us to give advice on a chatty coworker and a spouse who's causing some serious financial stress. Ronnukah LIVE is THIS WEEKEND! There will be songs, giveaways, games, and some VERY special guests like Eleanor Roosevelt. You do not want to miss this!! Saturday December 7 at 5pm ET / 2pm PT...but if you can't make it, of course your ticket also gets you access to a recording of the whole show in its entirety. Tickets at askronnalive.com And today is the LAST DAY to purchase an AR Social Club box for December's Club and Kiki! We're going to have an incredible little Holiday Kiki betwixt Christmas and New Year, and you're cordially invited to join us. The boxes are available as one-off purchases and make for incredible gifts! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Take comfort in Born Shoes! Great for all casual occasions and made with top quality leather. Go to bornshoes.com and use the code RONNA for 15% off and free shipping. Lume is a first-of-its kind whole body deodorant and it works ALL OVER! Go to lumedeodorant.com and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ding-a-ling-a-ding-a-ding-dong-ding! It's here! Ronnukah is upon us, and we've got a MAJOR treat for you, pardon me. We've got some truly out of the box, surprising, always chic, always incredible gift suggestions this season, and we can't wait to share them with you! There's something for all tastes and all price points. Oprah, eat your heart out. And don't forget that anyone who belongs to Ronna's Private Reserve on Patreon will be getting a DOUBLE ISSUE Shades of Vanilla Newsletter that's a Ronnukah Read-Along. It's a compendium of EVERY GIFT on our Ronnukah list. This includes pictures and links to everything we mention! It's a valuable and convenient companion for the Ronnukah episode and probably our most useful newsletter yet! If you're not yet a member, join the Private Reserve level at patreon.com/askronna for access! And there's more Ronnukah! Our Ronnukah LIVE Cabaret is coming up on December 7. Of course there will be songs, gifts, advice, and games, but we've also got some special guests like Eleanor Roosevelt (really) and the one and only Jason Mantzoukas! It's not to be missed! It's all happening on December 7 at 5pm ET / 2pm PT. And if you can't make it, your ticket will grant you access to a recording of the festivities in their entirety. askronnalive.com Sponsors: My Portuguese Market is an online store we've grown to ADORE over the years. We absolutely love their selection of Portuguese items, everything from food and spices to kitchenware and fragrances and much, much more. And they've got a treat for us this year! Go to myportuguesemarket.com and use the code MPMluvsRonna for 15% off your order! Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement. And if you go to nutrafol.com and use the code BRYAN, you'll get $10 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. This week in The Carriage House we're THRILLED to welcome back one of our favorite guests for her THIRD appearance, pardon me. It's Mary Holland! Catch Mary next month in NIGHTBITCH with the fabulous Amy Adams. It's not to be missed! Mary joins us to give advice on a gift giving dilemma and how to deal with a complex and toxic work environment. Ronnukah LIVE is coming up soon! Songs, dance, giveaways, surprises, and, of course, our patented advice. Join us on December 7, and don't worry if you can't make it on the day. Your ticket includes a recording of the show in its entirety! askronnalive.com Sponsors: How much more can we praise Andrea at Showstopper Cookies? It's never enough! We love her near perfect chocolate chip cookies, and they make simple but DELICIOUS gifts this Thanksgiving and holiday season. Go to showstoppercookies.com and use the code RONNA for 20% off! Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement. And if you go to nutrafol.com and use the code BRYAN, you'll get $10 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, here we are. We recorded this episode the morning after last week's not so super Tuesday, so we're feeling riled up. We've got LOTS to talk about, excuse me. But then we move on to greener pastures with a veritable feast of follow-ups. We hear about the mother in a relationship with the Porsche owner, the lesbian romance author, the mowing maniac, the fruit sperm donor, and an egg donor from four years ago. After the week we've all had, it's nice to reconnect with old friends! Speaking of connection, we couldn't be more excited about our upcoming Ronnukah LIVE Cabaret Show on December 7th. We all need the laughs, the community, and the good cheer. Join us for what promises to be an evening to remember! Tickets at askronnalive.com Sponsors: The world needs cookies now more than ever, and we've got the PERFECT sweet treats for you, pardon me. Andrea at Showstopper Cookies perfected her chocolate chip cookie recipe over ten years, and you can taste that perfection in every bite. We LOVE them, and we know you will, too! Go to showstoppercookies.com and use code RONNA for 20% off your order! Take comfort in Born Shoes! Great for all casual occasions and made with top quality leather. Go to bornshoes.com and use the code RONNA for 15% off and free shipping. How many more times can we say it? We love Quince! It's time to transition to your winter wardrobe, and there's no better way to get quality essentials than with Quince's great prices, free shipping, and 365 day return window. Go to quince.com/ronna today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. First off, it's Election Day. VOTE. VOTE. VOTE. If you haven't already. Then, when you're done voting, you can listen to this episode as your reward. And we've got a treat for you this week, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is the delightful Vanessa Bayer! You know her, of course, from her hilarious work on SNL. She's also known for her absolutely fabulous show I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, which was a favorite of ours, along with countless other projects. You can also catch her on her own podcast HOW DID WE GET WEIRD which she hosts with her brother Jonah. Vanessa helps us give advice on getting back in the dating pool and how to hint to a grandparent that you'd like their house after they're gone. Tickets are now on sale for our Ronnukah LIVE Cabaret Show! It'll be the perfect bow on top of the gift that is the holiday season. Join us on December 7th at 5pm ET / 2pm PT for a musical romp filled with guests and giveaways. Tickets at askronnalive.com Sponsor: Take comfort in Born Shoes! Great for all casual occasions and made with top quality leather. Go to bornshoes.com and use the code RONNA for 15% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a treat for you this week to celebrate the peak of Spooky Season. It's a trip inside the Patreon Carriage House for one of the most talked about mysteries we've ever had. There was a LOT of chatter about this when it first aired in August of 2021, and what better way to get into the Halloween spirit than with this! You know we love a good mystery in The Carriage House. We have GOT to get to this chilling cliffhanger that's worthy of its own Josh Mankiewicz DATELINE story. It involves the mysterious disappearance of a local dog walker and we are in desperate need of more information! After that, we give our advice on using a shared space that another person seems to have claimed as their own. With Ronna well rested after her doubles tournament win, and (Bryan) high on sugar from his day-late birthday cake, we've got a lot to say this week! And if you enjoyed this peak into the Patreon Carriage House, we'd love to welcome you as a full member! Join us for bonus episodes, surprises, and of course the coveted Shades of Vanilla Newsletter. patreon.com/askronna Sponsors: Take comfort in Born Shoes; lightweight, supportive, and great for all casual occasions. Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full price shoes when you use our promo code, RONNA. Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over 1 million people. Get $10 off your first purchase at nutrafol.com with promo code BRYAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We've got a real head turner this week, pardon me. And she's fresh off an 'everything shower.' Joining us in The Carriage House is the DELIGHTFUL Genevieve Angelson! She's a star of stage and screen. You know her from her work on GOOD GIRLS REVOLT and her current show THE CHICKEN SISTERS, which you can find on Hallmark Plus! Genevieve helps us give advice on how to keep the conversation going when you're a parent at a children's party and dealing with a thorny cultural issue with your in-laws. Not only is our AR Social Club October Spoo-Kiki THIS WEEKEND, excuse me, but we've got our very fun, very special, NOT TO BE MISSED Ronnukah Cabaret LIVE Show on December 7th! Tickets on sale November 1st. Be on the lookout! Sponsor: How many more times can we say it? We. Love. Shopify. Nobody does selling better than Shopify. Go to shopify.com/askronna for your one dollar per month trial period. Upgrade your selling today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. Ronna's away this week, but we've got a real scene stealer with us. It's the one, the only, the venerated, pardon me, Mitch Silpa! Mitch's one man show FIVE GAMESHOWS AND A FUNERAL is happening TONIGHT at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles! Link to tickets on Mitch's profile. Mitch (& Bryan) give advice on a parent in a parasitic relationship and dealing with a potential misgendering issue at an upcoming wedding. If you can believe it, we're already starting to plan Ronnukah 2024, and, in addition to our gift suggestions, we've got a VERY special extra treat in store. Join us on Saturday, December 7th, for RONNUKAH LIVE, a show featuring music, carols, gifts, guests, giveaways, and more! Tickets on sale November 1st. It's a holly, jolly Ronnukah! And we're still running our Trick or Treat Promo over on Patreon! Join us at the $5 level and, for the entire month of October, you'll have access to Ronna's Private Reserve, which includes bonus video episodes, all Free Feeds ad free, and the October Shades of Vanilla newsletter. Join us! patreon.com/askronna Sponsor: How many more times can we say it? We love Quince! It's time to transition to your fall wardrobe, and there's no better way to get quality essentials than with Quince's great prices, free shipping, and 365 day return window. Go to quince.com/ronna today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. For our annual Halloween candy tasting episode, we've brought back two sweeties to The Carriage House. A couple of peeps, if you will. It's one of our favorite traditions. Helping us taste test all the new candy for the spooky season is none other than Paul F. Tompkins and Janie Haddad Tompkins! If you're not subscribed to their Substack, WEEKEND WATER, you're truly missing out. This month, they're doing watchalongs to classic horror films every Thursday, culminating on Halloween itself. It's fun, it's hilarious, and very much worth your time! This year Ronna, (Bryan), Paul, and Janie give their verdicts on all the hot new candy of the season: Ghost Toast Kit Kats, Werewolf Tracks Reese's Cups, Ghoulish Green Twix, Pumpkin Pie M&Ms, and much, much more. If you want to make sure your trick-or-treaters are getting only the best, this is the episode for you! Want to listen to this episode without ads? Join us on Patreon! For just $5, you'll get all Free Feeds ad-free. AND, for the month of October, we're running a Trick or Treat Promo over on Patreon. All paid members, regardless of tier, will get access to Ronna's Private Reserve, the highest level of access on offer! It's a GREAT way to experience the pinnacle of Carriage House luxury. AND, as a special bonus, this episode will be available in video format to all paid members! You have to see Ronna's face when tries Ghost Toast. Sponsors: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement trusted by over 1 million people. Go to nutrafol.com and use code BRYAN for $10 off your first order and free shipping! Acorns makes it easy to start automatically saving and investing for your future. Head to acorns.com/askronna or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notified by text mere minutes beforehand, (Bryan) found out that not only was Ronna out today, but that his co-host was going to be someone he owes quite a bit of money to. Luckily he was able to put this awkwardness aside and welcome to The Carriage House our dear, dear friend Naomi Ekperigin! Of course you know Naomi from her podcast COUPLES THERAPY, which, if you're not listening to, shame on you. But did you know Naomi is also a fancy Hollywood writer? Look for her new show ST. DENIS MEDICAL this fall on NBC! And Naomi can be seen this November in Los Angeles at Dynasty Typewriter opening for none other than...Bryan Safi! Go to bryansafi.com for tickets and info! (Bryan) and Naomi give advice this week on dealing with social anxiety on the job and what to gift a father for his second marriage at age 75. Don't forget about our Patreon Trick or Treat Promo! For the entire month of October, members at ANY paid level get access to EVERYTHING on offer! That means for as little as $5, you can get THREE video Patreon episodes, all Free Feed episodes ad-free, AND the Shades of Vanilla Newsletter. There's never been a better time to come check out what you're missing on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna And today is the LAST DAY to sign up for AR Social Club and our October Spoo-Kiki! Halloween is our favorite holiday, and we're celebrating in style with a cocktail to remember and a Kiki for the ages. DON'T. MISS. OUT. Join us today! arsocialclub.com Sponsor: Lume offers 72 hour odor control for your entire body, from your pits to your privates! Go to lumedeodorant.com and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. (Bryan) is off conquering Hollywood, as he's wont to do these days, but don't worry; we've got someone who's just as glamorous, just as charming, and just as Hollywood as our dear (Bryan). It's none other than our dear friend Paul Scheer! Of course you know Paul from his countless TV and film credits as well as his fabulous podcast HOW DID THIS GET MADE, which he hosts along with June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas. But he's also an instant New York Times Bestselling Author, pardon me. His book, JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA, is an incredible read and available wherever you get your books! Ronna and Paul give advice this week on a DOOZE of a financial problem involving a letter writer's parents as well as a gift giving conundrum causing some friction between friends. Trick or treat? This October in The Carriage House, it's definitely 'treat!' For the entire month of October, if you're a member of our Patreon at ANY level ($5, $10, or $15), you'll get access to EVERYTHING on offer for the entire month! That means for as little as $5, you'll get THREE video episodes, ALL Free Feeds completely ad-free, AND the Shades of Vanilla Newsletter. It's NEVER been a better time to come check out what you're missing over on Patreon! Join now for this special October surprise! patreon.com/askronna Sponsor: How many more times can we say it? We love Quince! It's time to transition to your fall wardrobe, and there's no better way to get quality essentials than with Quince's great prices, free shipping, and 365 day return window. Go to quince.com/ronna today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna's out resting and recuperating, but (Bryan) is joined by a true Queen of the Internet. We're thrilled to welcome to The Carriage House the incomparable Grace Helbig! You know Grace from her fabulous podcast THIS MIGHT GET WEIRD with Mamrie Hart. She's also the voice of Cindy Bear on JELLYSTONE on Max. Grace (& Bryan) give some GREAT advice this week on a torrid love affair gone awry, keeping professional accomplishments from a family member, and how to deal with a partner who takes on the local accent of wherever they travel. If you're missing Ronna during her Free Feed convalescence, she (& Bryan) can still be found on Patreon! Join us at patreon.com/askronna for all new episodes. And don't forget our now seasonal AR Social Club is happening during our favorite holiday season - Halloween! Join us for an incredible fall cocktail and the Spoo-Kiki. It's NOT to be missed! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement trusted by over 1 million people. Go to nutrafol.com and use code BRYAN for $10 off your first order and free shipping! We've said it once and we'll say it again: we love Shopify. We use it ourselves and it's clear that nobody does selling better than Shopify. Go to shopify.com/askronna for a one dollar per month trial period today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All new episodes are coming back soon, but until then, we're letting Yadvina grant you access to another episode from behind the Patreon wall, this one from August 2022. (Bryan)'s back in The Carriage House! He hasn't listened to Scarlett Curtis's Free Feed episode yet, but there's just SOMETHING about her that rubs him the wrong way (we have no idea what it could be, but Naomi and Cynthia might know, pardon me). After a thorough chat about THE DEEP END, the Hulu documentary about Teal Swan, we answer a cliffhanger about a brother and his socially anxious girlfriend causing a rift in the family. Then we end with some follow-ups, including one for the ages from our Lonely in Madrid letter writer that you've got to hear. This is the kind of episode that you'll want to listen to while walking down the cobblestone roads of Spain, excuse me. Do you miss Ronna (& Bryan) while they're on their summer Free Feed break? Join us on Patreon where we've got ALL NEW episodes! patreon.com/askronna Sponsor: Lume offers 72 hour odor control for your entire body, from your pits to your privates! Go to lumedeodorant.com and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Yadvina's Keys adventure, we go back to April 2021 with Patreon 61. And the most fun part of this trip in the Time Machine is that we get to hear Ronna (& Bryan)'s first reaction to EMILY IN PARIS Season 1, which at the time was all the rage on Netflix. Here's how Patreon 61 was described originally. "OK, there's no need for alarm. Ronna's having some eye issues today, which explains her Telly Savalas glasses. But she's off to the doctor after the recording, and no, (Bryan) won't be driving her there, excuse me. Until then, how about a Carriage House Catch-Up? After an in depth analysis of the gloriously bad EMILY IN PARIS, Ronna (& Bryan) give some advice on a VERY interesting situation involving childhood friends, a pathological liar, and her wedding. This is a good one!" On a related note, don't forget that we've got some watchalongs of the new fourth season of EMILY IN PARIS on Patreon right now. It's like watching your favorite show while cuddled up with your best friends on The Carriage House sofa. Join us at the Romper Room level or above for access! patreon.com/askronna Sponsor: Get exceptionally high-quality essentials at a price within reach at Quince! Go to quince.com/ronna for FREE shipping and a 365 day return window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hop in the Time Machine this week as we go WAY back with Yadvina's Keys to The Carriage House. Her keys will get you into Patreon 4 from March 2020...pre-pandemic! Ronna (& Bryan) get right into it with an answer to the latest cliffhanger about love and the world of dental office politics, plus, a #casinotalk update and the much-anticipated discussion of Mike Nichols' 1967 classic THE GRADUATE. Sponsor: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement, and we've got good news! You can get $10 off your first order by going to nutrafol.com and using the code BRYAN today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of our DEAREST friends of The Carriage House, Great British Bake-Off winner Edd Kimber, has a new book out soon. SMALL BATCH COOKIES, the follow-up to his smash hit best-selling SMALL BATCH BAKES, comes out August 29 in the UK and September 24 in the US. SMALL BATCH COOKIES is for when you don’t want to bake just for the big celebrations but also for the small moments in your everyday life; a single cookie when a craving hits or a batch of six when friends or family have popped in to visit. To celebrate Edd's upcoming book, we wanted to do a Carriage House Encore of the last time Edd joined us. This episode is from October 2022 when Edd joined us to talk about his first book SMALL BATCH BAKES and helped us give advice on a marriage dominated by a hygiene problem and a midwife who doesn't want to mix business and pleasure. And don't forget to pre-order SMALL BATCH COOKIES, out August 29 in the UK and September 24 in the US! Sponsors: Pack your bags with high quality essentials from Quince. Go to quince.com/ronna today for free shipping and a 365-day return window! Grow your business no matter what stage you're in with Shopify. We use it ourselves, and we love it! Go to shopify.com/askronna for a dollar a month free trial period today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. It's not often we have a real-life auteur on the show, but our cultural reach knows no bounds, excuse me. Joining us today is none other than the incredible film maker Levan Akin! You know Levan from his critically acclaimed film AND THEN WE DANCED. His new film, CROSSING, is getting rave reviews and is now playing in select cities. It's a MUST SEE. Levan helps us give advice on dealing with workplace resentments and a parent's troubling views on queerness. AR Social Club is now seasonal, trust us when we say it'll be a September to remember! Join us for an autumnal spectacular! arsocialclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Bryan)'s not with us this week, but no need to worry. Ronna's joined by the sweetheart to end all sweethearts. We're thrilled to welcome back to The Carriage House the wonderful Scarlett Curtis! After an Olympics, recap Ronna and Scarlett give advice on dealing with a neighbor who's a compulsive mower of their lawn and what to do when you feel constantly interrupted at work. AR Social Club's Big Birthday Bash for (Bryan) was a HUGE success, pardon me. The strawberry mojito popsicles were divine. ARSC is now seasonal, so if you want to join us for the next event in September, be sure to join by September 1st! arsocialclub.com Sponsor: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement, and we've got good news! You can get $10 off your first order by going to nutrafol.com and using the code BRYAN today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're giving you a sneak peek inside the Patreon Carriage House this week! This is Patreon episode 220, from May 3. Ronna's in a mood because she's in the midst of moving back to the United States from London, but she (& Bryan) quickly hit their stride. After the story of Baby Steve's unicorn balloon mishap, they tackle a cliffhanger about confronting a sibling's poor decisions. Get out those résumés! Sponsors: Lume offers 72 hour odor control for your entire body, from your pits to your privates! Go to lumedeodorant.com and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Cesar Millan, the legendary dog behaviorist, knows how to take care of dogs. Nature's Blend by Dr. Marty's Pets is his go-to food to keep his dogs healthy. Enjoy up to 54% off Nature's Blend and get a free bag of cod crispies! Go drmartypets.com/ronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We've got a real actual movie star this week, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than Arturo Castro! You know him from BROAD CITY and NARCOS, but you can also see him in the recently released ROADHOUSE remake with Jake Gyllenhaal and the upcoming TRON sequel with Jared Leto and Greta Lee. And be sure to follow him on Instagram for an announcement on his upcoming podcast. Arturo joins us to give advice on a pair of wedding related questions: what to do when you're asked to be a backup groomsman and dealing with a guest list imbalance. The July AR Social Club Kiki is coming up this weekend and it's not only a celebration of our amazing Strawberry Mojito Pop cocktail, but it's also doing double duty as (Bryan)'s big birthday blowout! ARSC is now, as we've mentioned, a seasonal event! Join us for the next cocktail gala coming up in the next couple of months at arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Pack your bags with high quality essentials from Quince. Go to quince.com/ronna today for free shipping and a 365-day return window! Cesar Millan, the legendary dog behaviorist, is sharing the secrets he uses to keep his dogs happy and healthy. Go to foodforpups.com/ronna to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love having fabulous guests on the show, but we also love a nice, intimate Carriage House Catch-Up, and we've got a FABULOUS one this week, excuse me. After reviewing (Bryan)'s two and a half jobs and a rundown of the French election, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on how to evict a family member with addiction issues and whether or not to let your partner work for your parents. Sponsors: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement, and we've got good news! You can get $10 off your first order by going to nutrafol.com and using the code BRYAN today! Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. It's been so long since these three have been together, we can't remember the last time it happened. We're THRILLED to welcome back to The Carriage House one of our dearest friends: Jessica St. Clair! Of course you know Jessica from her many television shows and her incredible podcast with June Diane Raphael, THE DEEP DIVE, but you also have to check out her new audiobook THE ART OF SMALL TALK, which she wrote with the lovely Casey Wilson. Get it wherever you get your audiobooks! Jessica joins us this week to give advice on whether or not to say anything about a friend's parenting style and what to do when you're asked to write a letter of recommendation you don't want to write. Sponsor: Lume offers 72 hour odor control for your entire body, from your pits to your privates! Go to lumedeodorant.com and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good news. Ronna's back, and it's just her (& Bryan) today, along with one more power play from Dante. We've got LOTS to chat about today, and then we give advice on dealing with a judgmental friend (Ronna thinks she knows who really wrote this letter) and how to approach going back to a neighborhood bakery that you've ghosted. AR Social Club is going seasonal, but not before we have one more monthly bash in July. And it's going to be a DOOZE. We're celebrating (Bryan)'s birthday in style with a HUGE Kiki Birthday Bash, an incredible summer cocktail we're calling the Strawberry Mojito Pop, and personalized Ask Ronna popsicle molds. Attending this Kiki is a MUST, and, if you haven't signed up yet, you only have TODAY to do so at arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Lume offers 72 hour odor control for your entire body, from your pits to your privates! Go to lumedeodorant.com and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! We had our dear friend Gretchen Rubin on the show a few weeks ago, and if you're not listening to her fabulous podcast HAPPIER, you're truly missing out. She offers practical solutions on HOW to be happier, and this must-listen show is available wherever you get your podcasts! OneSkin keeps your skin looking younger for longer. Go to oneskin.co and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. Ronna couldn't be here this week. She's either in London helping Kate Middleton or Paris advising Marine Le Pen, but we managed to find a replacement that we think you'll find "adequate." It's Producer Tony himself, here to gab with (Bryan), wildly speculate about Ronna, and give advice on a closeted childhood best friend, a sperm donor conundrum, and a K Drama obsession. July's AR Social Kiki is going to be a MUST attend. Not only is the cocktail a Strawberry Mojito Pop complete with popsicle molds, but it's also going to double as a HUGE Birthday Blowout for (Bryan)! Wanna join us? Sign up before July 1 for an invite! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Lume offers 72 hour odor control for your entire body, from your pits to your privates! Go to lumedeodorant.com and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement, and we've got good news! You can get $10 off your first order by going to nutrafol.com and using the code BRYAN today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. (Bryan) is going to be sorry he missed this week because we've got a true multi-hyphenate with us: writer, author, Hollywood mogul, and dear friend Priyanka Mattoo! Priyanka's new book BIRD MILK & MOSQUITO BONES comes out TODAY, pardon me, and it's a MUST READ! Get it wherever books are sold. PLUS, we'll be doing a giveaway on Instagram where five lucky listeners can win a copy. Be on the lookout! Priyanka and Ronna give advice on dealing with an unemployed spouse and traveling with a newborn. AR Social Club for July is going to be just about the cutest summer event you could possibly imagine. Great cocktail, even better gifts, AND a celebration of Lady Bryan's birthday! Don't miss it! arsocialclub.com Sponsor: Pack your bags with high quality essentials from Quince. Go to quince.com/ronna today for free shipping and a 365-day return window! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna's been stung by a bee and (Bryan)'s wearing jorts cut up to his hole. There's no better guest to have in these circumstances than the one we've got this week. We're joined by the HILARIOUS Zach Zucker! (Bryan) saw Zach's show, JACK TUCKER: COMEDY STANDUP HOUR, in New York a few months ago and raved about it. It's a MUST SEE. Luckily it's on tour now! Zach was just in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Kansas City, and, if you missed those, he's going to be in Chicago, London, and in Edinburgh at the Fringe Festival this summer. Go see him! Tickets and info at stamptowncomedy.com Zach joins us to give advice on preferred names and breaking the news to a family member that they're no longer allowed to take care of the kids. AR Social Club is celebrating its Two Year Anniversary this month! You don't know what you're missing, pardon me. Join us for the Kiki and an extraordinary cocktail in July at arsocialclub.com Sponsor: Ronna's transitioning her wardrobe from spring to summer, and there's no better place to pick up some new essentials than Quince! Go to quince.com/ronna for free shipping and a 365 day return window on all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. (Bryan) may have been peeved this past week, but his mood is about to improve big time because he and Ronna have landed an INCREDIBLE guest, pardon me. We can feel The Carriage House shaking. Joining us is writer and human happiness expert Gretchen Rubin! Not only is she the host of the podcast HAPPIER, but she's also the best-selling author of LIFE IN FIVE SENSES, now available in paperback, as well as THE HAPPINESS PROJECT. She's been interviewed by Oprah and walked arm-in-arm with the Dalai Lama. And now she can add Ronna Glickman to this esteemed list! Gretchen joins us to give advice on dealing with a colleague who won't shut up and what to do after telling a partner of over 20 years that you no longer want a future with them. Sponsors: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement, and we've got good news! You can get $10 off your first order by going to nutrafol.com and using the code BRYAN today! OneSkin keeps your skin looking younger for longer. Go to oneskin.co and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. Ronna's still convalescing post Memorial Day, but she (& Bryan) couldn't be more thrilled with this week's guest. Joining us in The Carriage House is actor and stand-up Alice Wetterlund! You know Alice from her incredible work on SILICON VALLEY and PEOPLE OF EARTH, and you can catch her now on SyFy's RESIDENT ALIEN. She's also on tour! Find out her tour dates at alicewetterlund.com Alice joins us to give advice on ending a social relationship with a business client and what to sing with a parent at their 70th birthday karaoke party. May's AR Social Club Kiki is this Friday May 31, but there's still time to sign up for June's club! It's our Second Anniversary and it's going to be incredible, pardon me. It is NOT to be missed. arsocialclub.com Issue 3 of our Shades of Vanilla newsletter is out, and it's got a TON of recommendations and highlights. Want to see it for yourself? It's only available to Ronna's Private Reserve on Patreon. Join us! patreon.com/askronna Sponsors: Lume makes outrageously effective whole body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond! Go to lumedeodorant.com and use the code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! HungryRoot is the easiest way to eat healthy with fresh, high-quality groceries, simple recipes, and essential supplements. Go to hungryroot.com/ronna for 40% off your first order and FREE veggies for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna's back on the Free Feed, and (Bryan) couldn't be happier to hear the timber of her voice. Now, Ronna's coming at us from a convalescent home due to a recent health issue, but she's in a fabulous mood because not only does she get to spend time with (Bryan), but we've also got producer Adam O'Byrne with us! After a pop culture catch-up, Ronna, (Bryan), and Adam give advice on dealing with a family member's possibly harassing gifts and whether or not plastic surgery is morally wrong. Issue 3 of our Shades of Vanilla newsletter is coming out THIS WEEKEND...and it's only available to members of Ronna's Private Reserve on Patreon. Want to treat yourself? Join us! patreon.com/askronna And of course June is the second anniversary of AR Social Club, and you better believe we're going to throw the Kiki to end all Kikis to celebrate! arsocialclub.com Sponsor: Ronna's transitioning her wardrobe from winter to spring, and there's no better place to pick up some new essentials than Quince! Go to quince.com/ronna for free shipping and a 365 day return window on all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna is, wait for it, not quite done with her move back to Marblehead. But (Bryan) is here to take you through some of the most bonkers cliffhangers we've received over the past several months. From awful partners to lousy grifters to downright criminals, this week is filled with men behaving badly. You'll have to hear it to believe it! Out now wherever you get your podcasts! You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/askronna Ronna's back THIS WEEK over on Patreon! Join us at the Romper Room or Private Reserve Levels for access to this month's bonus episode where Ronna (& Bryan) give their unfiltered takes on the Met Gala and answer a question about a newly widowed father who jumps into the dating pool with his wife's cousin. patreon.com/askronna June is the AR Social Club's Second Anniversary, and we've got a gala of a Kiki planned to celebrate! Join us! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you at every stage of your business. We use it ourselves, and we love it! Try it yourself for a special $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/askronna Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement, and if you go to nutrafol.com and use the promo code BRYAN, you'll get $10 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, Ronna's not here this week as she's either in the process of moving back to the US, or, as (Bryan) theorizes, desperately seeking doctors to correct a cosmetic surgery mishap. But luckily we've got a Carriage House favorite joining (Bryan): it's Gearóid Farrelly! Of course you know Gearóid as a comedian extraordinaire, but he also hosts a fabulous podcast called AGONY RANTS with Irish legend Niamh Kavanagh (winner of Eurovision '93, pardon me). You can also check out his other pod FASCINATED. Gearóid and (Bryan) give advice this week on dealing with being ghosted by a close friend and what to do when you feel as though your new friends are trying to convert you to their religion. May is going to be an incredible month for AR Social Club with a cocktail from mixology mastermind Ivy Mix. Can we top it next month? Yes we can! June is the two year anniversary of the club, and believe us when we say we're going all out! Join us in June! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: OneSkin keeps your skin looking younger for longer. Go to oneskin.co and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! HungryRoot is the easiest way to eat healthy with fresh, high-quality groceries, simple recipes, and essential supplements. Go to hungryroot.com/ronna for 40% off your first order and FREE veggies for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna's not here this week, but (Bryan)'s still grinning from ear to ear. Why? Because we've got one hell of a special guest host, pardon me. It's Michelle Collins! If you're not listening to The Michelle Collins Show on Patreon, you're truly missing out. It's FABULOUS. And here's some good news: she's on tour! Go to michellecollinslive.com for tickets to her show The Big Natural Tour. And if you're in Portland, OR, this Thursday, May 2, you can catch her show there with very special guest Bryan Safi! Michelle joins (Bryan) to give advice on rekindling a long distance friendship that's faded and looking for commitment in a May/December romance. Issue 2 of our Shades of Vanilla newsletter is out, and it's another incredible list of our favorite things for the month of April. It's only available, though, to our Private Reserve members on Patreon. Want to take a look? Join the Private Reserve! patreon.com/askronna Only a few more days left to join us for May's AR Social Club. Get those home bars ready for a summer season of entertaining friends and impressing them with your unique and specially curated cocktail selections! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Healthy eating made easy. That's Factor! Go to factormeals.com/ronna50 and use the code ronna50 for 50% off your first order! Lume makes outrageously effective whole body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond! Go to lumedeodorant.com and use the code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. Just two minutes into talking with this person and she already put a spring in our step. We're joined this week by the fabulous Eden Sher! You know Eden from her long-running sitcom THE MIDDLE and from the Disney Channel animated show STAR VS THE FORCES OF EVIL. She's on tour now with her live show I WAS ON A SITCOM. If she's coming to your town, go see her! Tickets at edensherlive.com Eden helps us give advice on getting your groove back after a particularly trying time and dealing with a spouse with horrible table manners. Issue 2 of our Shades of Vanilla newsletter comes out this weekend, and it'll be another smash hit out of the park, no doubt. But it's only available to members of Ronna's Private Reserve on Patreon. You won't want to miss out! patreon.com/askronna May's AR Social Club is going to be a real treat, pardon me. We've got something special in store to ring in the summer BBQ season. Join us at arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Ronna's transitioning her wardrobe from winter to spring, and there's no better place to pick up some new essentials than Quince! Go to quince.com/ronna for free shipping and a 365 day return window on all orders. Thinning hair is normal, but you can do something about it with Nutrafol! Go to nutrafol.com and use code BRYAN for $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. When you want a New York icon and you can't book the Statue of Liberty, there's really only one other choice. This week we're thrilled to welcome the legendary Murray Hill! You know Murray from shows like SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, LIFE & BETH, and the competition DRAG ME TO DINNER. Murray will also be part of the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival in Los Angeles, appearing May 9 at the Kookaburra Lounge in Hollywood! Murray joins us to give advice on keeping secrets from a partner and whether or not to throw yourself your own going away party at work. Volume 1 was a hit. Volume 2? Just you wait! The next Shades of Vanilla of Newsletter comes out next weekend, but it's only available to members of Ronna's Private Reserve on Patreon. Don't miss it! patreon.com/askronna Summer is fast approaching, and it's time to build up your bar for all those summer guests you'll be entertaining. Impress them with impeccable cocktails from AR Social Club! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: HungryRoot is the EASIEST way to eat healthy. Just go to hungryroot.com/ronna for 40% off your first order (you read that right) and free veggies for life! BetterHelp is entirely online, designed to be convenient, and suited to your schedule. Go to betterhelp.com/ronna to get 10% off your first month of therapy and find what matters to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We think there's no other person who's been mentioned on the show more but has never been a guest than our dear, dear friend Jeffery Self, and we're thrilled to finally have him on! You know Jeffery from his work with Cole Escola and about a million TV shows like SEARCH PARTY, GAY OF THRONES, 30 ROCK, and more. He's also an author, pardon me. His books 50 SHADES OF GAY and STRAIGHT PEOPLE: A SPOTTERS GUIDE are available wherever you get your books! Jeffery joins us to give advice on potentially working for a man you desperately want to sleep with and how to get over a jaded attitude when it comes to dating. Spring 'springs' in April, but it really shines in May! And what better way to celebrate the season's high than with a specially curated cocktail from AR Social Club? We're now accepting memberships for the month of May. Join us! arsocialclub.com Sponsor: One Skin makes skincare products that keep your skin looking wonderful AND feeling wonderful! Go to oneskin.co and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna and jet set (Bryan) are here for a Carriage House Catch-Up, and it's a GREAT one, pardon me. After some theatre reviews from New York and talk of Ronna's Amsterdam adventures, we give advice to a bride on what to wear to her wedding reception, how to deal with a monologuing girlfriend, and how to break up with a vacation partner. Then, in a letter that has to be heard to be believed, we end with easily the most BONKERS cliffhanger we've ever received. If that's not reason enough to join us on Patreon, we don't know what is! Speaking of, our March Munch promo is finished, but we've still got the same great offerings over on Patreon! Ad-free Free Feed episodes, bonus episodes, the Shades of Vanilla Newsletter, and more! Come join us! patreon.com/askronna Can you believe we're already talking about Memorial Day? In the AR Social Club we are! April's cocktail is going to be a fruity treat. What will May have in store? Join us and find out! It's time to start building up your summer wet bar for all those barbecue guests you're going to have. arsocialclub.com Sponsor: Nutrafol is the number one dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement. Go to nutrafol.com and use promo code BRYAN for $10 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We've got a treat for you this week. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than the fabulous Dulcé Sloan, comedian, TV personality, and, as of this year, author! Of course you know Dulcé from her work on THE DAILY SHOW, but you can also read her hilarious book HELLO, FRIENDS!: STORIES OF DATING, DESTINY & DAY JOBS. She's on a book tour now, with the next stop in Columbus, OH, on April 6. Dulcé helps us give advice on how to tackle a new discovery about your parents' divorce and how to patiently handle a spouse who can be careless with everyday household tasks. This is the final week you can enjoy our March Munch special on Patreon! Remember that for the entire month of March, $5 will get you access to EVERYTHING on offer at the highest tier. That includes video of all episodes, access to all bonus material, and access to our inaugural SHADES OF VANILLA newsletter. If you want to take advantage of this special deal, join us on Patreon this week! On April 1, the tiers revert back to normal. This is also the final week you can join us for April's AR Social Club. March's cocktail is a real New York treat. What's in store for April? Come find out! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Control body odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off of your Starter Pack with promo code RONNA at lumedeodorant.com Eating better is easy with Factor's delicious, ready-to-eat meals. Go to factormeals.com/ronna50 for 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a two-peat! We're THRILLED to welcome back to The Carriage House one of our favorites. It's Miss Diatomaceous Earth herself, Mary Holland! You can see this very talented woman in a million things, pardon me, including SELF RELIANCE on Hulu. Plus she'll be in the new season of THE BIG DOOR PRIZE on Apple TV+ which premieres on April 24! Mary joins us to give advice on a major baby name drama and whether or not to report your neighbor for a parking violation. Our Patreon Oscars shows have been some of the best we've ever done, excuse me. Don't forget that for the entire month of March you can get access to EVERYTHING on offer in our highest Patreon tier for as little as $5! This includes our first ever Shades of Vanilla newsletter, coming out this week. There's never been a better time to join us on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna April showers bring Social Club flowers! We've started off 2024 with some of our most popular cocktails ever in the club. You do NOT want to miss out on our April offering! Join us! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Get exceptionally high-quality essentials at a price within reach at Quince! Go to quince.com/ronna for FREE shipping and a 365 day return window. The future of business is yours to shape with Shopify. Go to shopify.com/askronna for a $1 per month trial period. Producer Tony and Some Folks Productions, a company focused on telling stories that advance the narratives of the unheard, is looking for your help in bringing their horror short HOMECOMING to the big screen! If you're willing and able, help them bring this spooky tale to life! Support their film at https://seedandspark.com/fund/homecoming-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Bryan)'s back on his FOX show, so we've got a spring chicken filling in today that you all know very well. Joining us is none other than our dear friend Scarlett Curtis! After an in-depth conversation about Scarlett's recent purchases (she adores a Stanley Cup and is big on midwinter gifts), she and Ronna give advice on convincing a parent to sign a prenup in a new marriage, dating your son's therapist, and how to tell your cousin that she eats like a madwoman. This month only, join us on Patreon at our new $5 tier and get access to ALL tiers! That's every episode, including our Oscars special next week and the wrap-up the day after, our new monthly newsletter filled to the brim with recommendations from Ronna (& Bryan), full access to the back catalog, and ad-free Free Feeds. There's never been a better time to try us on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna Spring is about to be sprung, and if there's a better way to welcome the season than sipping on an incredible cocktail curated by the finest tastemakers in the biz, we don't know what it is. Join us at AR Social Club before April 1 at arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Change how you see your hair with Nutrafol. Go to nutrafol.com and use code BRYAN for $10 off your first order! Get convenient and affordable therapy with BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/ronna for 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We've been trying to get this guy on the show for, literally, years. He's a very dear friend of many of us on the Ask Ronna staff, and now he's finally here! It's Barack Obama's best friend (we assume) Maulik Pancholy! You know Maulik from TV shows like 30 ROCK, WHITNEY, PHINEAS AND FERB, and a million others, but he's also a very accomplished author! His books THE BEST AT IT and NIKHIL OUT LOUD are out now. And, if that wasn't enough, in 2014 he was named to President Obama's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and has since helped create the anti-bullying non-profit ACT TO CHANGE. Maulik joins us to give advice on a throuple dilemma and dealing with an ex who's moved on to date a major Hollywood nepo baby. Our new Patreon tiers have launched! And we're celebrating in a BIG way: ANYONE who's a member of our Patreon for the month of March at ANY tier will be getting FULL access to the top tier. This month only, for as little as $5, you'll get all the Patreon episodes (audio and video), our Oscars special with Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary of Variety, our Oscars wrap-up bonus episode, our incredible newsletter that's like a little mini Ronnukah every month, full access to the back catalog, and every upcoming Free Feed episode, including this one, ad free. It's a Carriage House extravaganza! If you're not a Patreon member yet, there's literally never been a better time to come check it out! patreon.com/askronna Spring is coming! Build the best bar in the neighborhood with a collection of incredible, unique, highly curated cocktails from AR Social Club! Join before April 1 for an invite to the April Kiki! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Going eco has never been easier. Blueland gives you access to revolutionary, refillable home essentials that eliminate single-use plastic. Go to blueland.com/ronna for 15% off your first order! Tired of inflated grocery prices? Save with Thrive Market! They've got thousands of the highest-quality organic and sustainable products. Go to thrivemarket.com/ronna for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boom. Bam. Bang. Dropped. We've got some BIG news to reveal today, but we've also got a Carriage House Catch-Up that's sure to please. After some chit chat about Ronna's sleep habits and papal history, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on whether or not to accept some ex-friends' apologies and how to get your brother-in-law to stop calling your parents "mom and dad." We've got perhaps the biggest Ask Ronna news drop in our show's history: we're updating our Patreon tiers! We're THRILLED about what we have on offer, and we couldn't have come up with the new options without the help of everyone who responded to our Patreon survey, so thank you! For all the details, you can read our explanation post (for free) at patreon.com/askronna (link also available in our LinkTree). AND, get ready for this: as a celebration of the new tiers, and to give you all a taste of what will be on offer, EVERYONE, regardless of the tier you sign up for, will receive ALL BENEFITS for the month of March. That's FOUR bonus video episodes, including our incredibly popular Oscars episode with Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary, our new monthly newsletter that's like a mini-Ronnukah delivered to you every month, pardon me, as well as AD-FREE FREE FEEDS...all for as little as $5 for the month of March! If you've ever been tempted to see what's on offer over on Patreon, now's the time to check it out!! patreon.com/askronna And if that wasn't enough to celebrate in March, the Social Club is going to be yet another highlight! We took a trip south of the border for February. Where will we go in March? Only one way to find out: join us! arsocialclub.com Sponsor: Factor's easy, ready-to-eat meals make eating better everyday easy! Go to factormeals.com/ronna50 and use the code ronna50 for 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're dealing with living legend material this week, excuse me. Do people still talk about Q ratings? If so, our guest's would be through the roof. We're joined in The Carriage House this week by the fabulous Bobby Moynihan! Of course you know him from SNL and a thousand other TV shows, but did you also know he's a published author? His book for children NOT ALL SHEEP ARE BORING is out now. And check him out on the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast as Batman. Bobby helps us give advice on dealing with complications in a friendship with a couple in an open relationship and wanting your own space after a divorce. Was the Lonely Hearts Live show amazing? Yes. Was it our best ever? Also yes. You have the rest of this week to stream it before it's gone! Go to askronnalive.com by 2/24 to stream it! The AR Social Club February Kiki is this weekend, pardon me, and it's going to be a tropical citrusy trip south of the border. If you're not a member, you're missing out on a chance to connect with your fellow Carriage House cohorts and to build the best, most enviable bar in your neighborhood! Join us for March! arsocialclub.com Sponsor: Want thicker, stronger hair? Nutrafol can help! Go to nutrafol.com and use the code BRYAN for $10 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We can feel the Internet quaking with excitement over today's guest. We're thrilled to welcome none other than Felicia Day to The Carriage House! You know Felicia from her many TV appearances on everything from BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER to EUREKA to SUPERNATURAL to MST3K. You can hear her most recent project, a hilarious fantasy-humor original podcast, THIRD EYE, on Audible! Felicia joins us to give advice on transitioning out of a teaching career, how to know when you've met the right person, and how to deal with a cackling hag at work. Did you miss Lonely Hearts Live this past weekend? Well first of all, shame on you, but second of all it's still available to stream! Don't miss all the fun we had with our special guests Sue Perkins and Jason Mantzoukas! Stream at askronnalive.com February's AR Social Club cocktail is a REAL treat, pardon me, filled with citrus and sunshine. Join us for March and end winter on a high note! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Get exceptionally high quality essentials at a price within reach with Quince. Go to quince.com/ronna for free shipping and a 365 day return window! Need convenient and affordable therapy? BetterHelp can help! Go to betterhelp.com/ronna for 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna's a bit under the weather today, so do forgive her weak voice. She caught something while she was in New York last week, but she couldn't be more excited to join (Bryan) for this week's spectacular guest. Joining us in The Carriage House is Amanda Hirsch! She's the host of the fabulous podcast NOT SKINNY BUT NOT FAT, your home for everything pop culture, celebrity gossip, and reality TV recaps. Amanda helps us give advice on dealing with a valued employee's VERY presumptuous wife and how to politely tell your family you're not staying with them when you visit. It's this week! Tickets are on sale for our Lonely Hearts LIVE Show happening this Saturday, February 10, at 5pm ET / 2pm PT. We've got an incredible lineup of special guests including the incomparable Sue Perkins and the hilarious Jason Mantzoukas. Let's be real: you do NOT want to miss this! askronnalive.com We're flying south for the winter for this month's AR Social Club cocktail....real Bird of Paradise territory, excuse me. We can't WAIT to share it with our members. Missing out? You are if you're not a member! Join us for March at arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Blueland is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic by reinventing cleaning essentials to be better for you and the planet. Go to blueland.com/ronna for 15% off your first order. Thrive Market is our go-to for all of our grocery and household essentials because they carry brands with the highest quality ingredients and sourcing methods. Go to thrivemarket.com/ronna for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices