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Happy Thanksgivukkah! There's so much happening in The Carriage House this week! Thanksgiving, of course, is Thursday. Hanukkah begins on Sunday. And Steve's nursery is in the process of being redesigned with the most gorgeous De Gournay wallpaper you've ever seen, excuse me. And, if that weren't enough, we're back on the Free Feed with our first Carriage House Catch-Up since August! After some great follow-ups and reviews (five stars only, pardon me), we give advice on what to do when you hate your husband's dogs, how to deal with a real wet blanket at work, and navigating a throuple's body odor issue. Ronnukah is still in full swing, and that means our delicious Ask Ronna Coffee holiday blends are ready to order! Enjoy a rich, chocolatey Ronnukah Blend or a crisp, cinnamon Vienna in Winter. They're a perfect addition to any holiday and can be found, along with our classic Carriage House Blend and Shades of Vanilla, at askronnacoffee.com Need a beverage with more than caffeine? Our Ronna-approved gift sets from Conor at Fiasco Wine and Spirits are perfect! Of course there's the Suds 'n Spuds package, with the most fabulous bottle of champagne along with chocolate goodies from See's Candies and Ronna's family latke recipe...but there's also the Black Manhattan / Old Fashioned set and the SuperGay Vodka Martini set. And what holiday table is complete without a gorgeous bottle of Negronna at the center? Get them today at negronna.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're baaack! And just in time for our most anticipated episode of the year. It's Ronnukah! After Ronna drops an announcement for the ages (to say she had her hands full during her time off is an understatement), we give our suggestions for the perfect holiday gift at any price point. In fact, we have so much to say and share that we had to split Ronnukah into TWO episodes, excuse me. So if you missed us during our hiatus from the Free Feed, you'll get double your pleasure on our return this week! Happy Ronnukah! And video of the entire episode is available exclusively to our Sauna Privileges members on Patreon. Do you want to watch (Bryan) model his gift suggestions? Become a Sauna Privileges member today! Yes, Ronna had a busy time off...but that included spending time in the lab again. We couldn't be happier to announce not one, but TWO holiday coffee blends available this season! Of course, we're bringing back last season's Ronnukah Blend, the rich, chocolate hazelnut, full-bodied organic mocha that was such a hit in The Carriage House. It's still the only Hanukkah inspired coffee on the market, pardon me. But, as if that weren't enough, we've also got a BRAND NEW holiday blend. Fresh out of the lab, we're pleased to offer you Vienna in Winter. This cinnamon-dusted confection will transport you to the snowy streets of Vienna and its famous winter markets at the most magnificent time of year. And the smell? Divine. Combine our new holiday blends with our delicious stand-bys, Carriage House Blend and Shades of Vanilla, and you've got some of the most delicious coffee around and an AMAZING gift for the holidays. Visit askronnacoffee.com to order yours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're baaack! And just in time for our most anticipated episode of the year. It's Ronnukah! After Ronna drops an announcement for the ages (to say she had her hands full during her time off is an understatement), we give our suggestions for the perfect holiday gift at any price point. In fact, we have so much to say and share that we had to split Ronnukah into TWO episodes, excuse me. So if you missed us during our hiatus from the Free Feed, you'll get double your pleasure on our return this week! Happy Ronnukah! And video of the entire episode is available exclusively to our Sauna Privileges members on Patreon. Do you want to watch (Bryan) model his gift suggestions? Become a Sauna Privileges member today! Yes, Ronna had a busy time off...but that included spending time in the lab again. We couldn't be happier to announce not one, but TWO holiday coffee blends available this season! Of course, we're bringing back last season's Ronnukah Blend, the rich, chocolate hazelnut, full-bodied organic mocha that was such a hit in The Carriage House. It's still the only Hanukkah inspired coffee on the market, pardon me. But, as if that weren't enough, we've also got a BRAND NEW holiday blend. Fresh out of the lab, we're pleased to offer you Vienna in Winter. This cinnamon-dusted confection will transport you to the snowy streets of Vienna and its famous winter markets at the most magnificent time of year. And the smell? Divine. Combine our new holiday blends with our delicious stand-bys, Carriage House Blend and Shades of Vanilla, and you've got some of the most delicious coffee around and an AMAZING gift for the holidays. Visit askronnacoffee.com to order yours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here it is! Another little bite-sized portion of our most recent Patreon for you to nibble on this week. To hear the rest, join us on Patreon! And don't forget, next week Ronna (& Bryan) return to the Free Feed with Ronnukah 2021! We've got our gift recommendations ready for you, and if you have any gifting questions or ideas, be sure to let us know at [email protected] As for the Amuse-Bouche on the Free Feed this week, we let you know that we've got some exciting things in store in The Carriage House this holiday season. Ronna's been in the lab and we're putting our little elves to work to make sure you all have a special holiday courtesy of Ronna (& Bryan), excuse me. And if that weren't enough, we've also got a fabulous show! After a follow-up from the young lovers from Patreon 87, which leads to a second round of advice, we finish up with advice on what to do when you think your brother-in-law is lazy and immature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another little amuse-bouche Patreon preview, but be sure to listen for the VERY special announcement at the top. We think you'll like it, excuse me. Now, wait a minute...anyone watching on video will have to pardon the darkness at the top of the show. We're just doing a dramatic reveal of Ronna's (& Bryan)'s Halloween costumes for this year, and, trust us, it'll be worth it! See if you can guess what they are before the lights come up (longtime listeners of the show have an advantage here). After the big reveal and a quick catch-up, we're off to the races with some advice on an uncertain and ambiguous relationship and what to do when a good friend has chosen to stop wearing deodorant. It'll be a great way to start your Halloween weekend! This is just a taste of what's on the menu over on Patreon. Wanna eat the whole meal? Join us on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Free Feed preview of our most recent Patreon episode! We're beyond excited about Halloween here in Marblehead. (Bryan) is getting his Chucky costume ready, though he has a second costume he's preparing specifically for The Carriage House, excuse me. Until then, we've got another absolutely fantastic show for you this week! After we gab about Phantom of the Opera and the travesty of banned American sprinkles in the UK, we give advice on a pair of husband related questions: how to handle a video game-playing spouse and what to do when you feel as though your significant other isn't carrying his weight around the house. To hear this fabulousness in its entirety, join us on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. The reaction to this past week's Patreon episode was INCREDIBLE, pardon me, and we couldn't agree more. Was Paul F. Tompkins a delight? Of course he was. Was our discussion of the Bad Art Friend from the New York Times everything we said it would be and more? Of course it was. And was our Halloween Candy Tasting a high/low treat of monumental proportions? You better believe it was. Here's a little taste of what you missed if you aren't a Carriage House member. Wanna hear the whole thing? Why wouldn't you! Join us on Patreon to listen to (or watch!) what can only be described as an episode for the ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another amuse-bouche this week to give you a taste of our most recent episode over on Patreon! This is an excerpt from this past weekend, "The Twink with a Clairvoyant Streak" (Patreon 87). As the title suggests, there's a lot to talk about. The town of Marblehead may be making a racket outside The Carriage House today with their tree trimming crew (which Ronna doesn't need since she has her own people to do that, pardon me), but that's not stopping us from hosting an absolutely fabulous show. After some helpful tips about shopping in Europe and some clarification on whether or not Ronna is mentioned in the Pandora Papers, we offer some advice on what to do after a very awkward OB-GYN visit, how to let a friend know you want to keep the relationship platonic, and navigating the insecurities of young love. Wanna hear the rest? Of course! Head over to patreon.com/askronna to get this episode in its entirety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, dears! This week we thought we'd try something a little different on the Free Feed. Here's an excerpt from our latest Patreon episode from this past weekend, "The (W)hole Shebang" (Patreon 86). Think of it as an amuse-bouche to whet your appetite for the main course, pardon me. Ronna doesn't even know where to begin this week. She and (Bryan) are still up in arms about last week's "best friend" letter, but they eventually work it out and get to some VERY interesting questions! After several follow-ups, including the best P.S. we've EVER received, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on a delicate situation involving a stranger's cremated remains and a supportive mother who found text messages on her son's phone that suggest he may be questioning his sexuality. Wanna hear the rest of this fabulous episode? You can! Join us in The Carriage House at patreon.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back inside The Carriage House for a Patreon Sneak Peek thanks to Yadvina. This week we travel back to the holiday season of 2020. The low winter sun is shining through the windows while we have a delightful Carriage House Catch-Up, excuse me. Today is all about advice, so after our cliffhanger about a family's gift-giving drama we answer questions about exploring sexuality later in life, whether or not to tell your best friend about her cheating boyfriend, and dealing with your friend when you have a troubled relationship with his fiancee. If you're missing Ronna (& Bryan) during their Free Feed hiatus, you can always join them on Patreon where you'll find them BOTH (Ronna's back!) dishing out ALL NEW EPISODES every Friday! Just $5 a month gets you inside, or, for a more luxurious experience, $10 gets you SAUNA PRIVILEGES with video of every episode. patreon.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the gift that keeps on giving! Yadvina's keys are still under the doormat, so come inside The Carriage House for a sneak peek at Patreon 35 from early October 2020. Fall is in full swing in Marblehead. Ronna's got her cardigan (with a gorgeous “I Coffee & Voted" brooch, excuse me) and (Bryan) is dazzling with his Navy SEAL haircut and well-fitted tee. We're ready to dish out some advice! First we've got a cliffhanger about finding your relationship-hating ex-boyfriend...in a relationship. Then we move on to a, shall we say, FIRMLY written update on our old friends Arthur and Rob in the UK followed by the delicate problem of dealing with intimacy issues and depression. By the way, the EPIC follow-up we received in this Patreon was from the cliffhanger about Arthur and Rob in Leeds. If you need a refresher on the whole situation, you can hear the letter in Free Feed 48 (Little Miss Compton with Arden Myrin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for another sneak peek inside The Carriage House courtesy of Yadvina! This week we go back a little over a year to Labor Day weekend of 2020. Ronna's off to the Vineyard for the holiday, and (Bryan) and the Lobsterman are planning a little tour of Massachusetts that they would totally be willing to cancel for a chance to play shirtless tennis for Ronna and her friends. But, before anyone ventures off for a (socially distanced) weekend, we answer some tough questions about dealing with new roles and responsibilities once a family member dies, what happens when your married lover becomes your COVID BF, and what to do when your friends don't donate to your cause on social media. Are you missing Ronna (& Bryan)? Join us on Patreon for all new episodes every Friday, even during our Free Feed break! Just $5 a month gets you inside The Carriage House, and $10 gets you Sauna Privileges and video of every episode. patreon.com/askronna Nothing says "drink for all seasons" like a big, beautiful, boozy bottle of Negronna! There are still a few bottles available for your enjoyment, and tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders. negronna.com Fall is coming, and it's almost time to throw on that sweater and lovingly grasp a nice warm cup of coffee. And why on earth would it be any coffee other than Ask Ronna Coffee? Whether it's Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla, you're guaranteed autumnal bliss. askronnacoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna (& Bryan) are still on their Free Feed break, but a certain Ukrainian housekeeper is back in Marblehead with a little gift for you. Once again, it's the keys to The Carriage House and a sneak peek at Patreon! This week we travel back to August 7, 2020, with Patreon 26. Agent Provocateur Ronna & CCEO (Bryan) are here with a doozy of a question about what to do when you wake up to your partner energetically masturbating in bed next to you while you're trying to sleep. Then it's on to matters less risqué, including proper bidet etiquette and what to do if your neighbors aren't reciprocating your offers to socialize. Also, (Bryan) took Ronna's notes from the previous week and offers up a new version of the Lobsterman's commercial. We think you'll agree it's...got more panache. Do you want access to The Carriage House every week? Join us on Patreon! Just $5 a month gets you an ALL NEW episode every Friday...even during our Free Feed break! patreon.com/askronna The Negronna is a drink for all seasons! Fall is just around the corner, and there's nothing better to sip while waiting for the sweater weather to arrive than a balanced and boozy Negronna. Go to negronna.com to get yours today, and don't forget that tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders. And speaking of impending sweater weather, it's almost time for us to take the ice out of our delicious Ask Ronna Coffee. Warm up with a cup of Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla, and subscribe and save $3 per bag at askronnacoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems as though Yadvina's kindness (or maybe it's mischief) knows no bounds. She's lending you her keys again so you get another sneak peek inside The Carriage House! This week, we go back in time to May 22, 2020, with Patreon 15. It's early on in quarantine and (Bryan) is feeling a bit squirrely (he may or may not have caused a massive power outage in the sauna the previous week). But luckily Ronna is willing to look the other way and the whole thing turns into a fabulous Carriage House Catch-Up: game shows, Grace Kelly, Big Ed...we cover it all. Plus we've got a cliffhanger about finding a married family member on Tinder and then give tips on high-end salon etiquette. Ronna (& Bryan) won't be getting any buzzers for that! Of course if you're really missing new episodes, Patreon is the place to go! We have a VERY special guest host this week we know you will love. Join us at patreon.com/askronna for all new episodes, even during our Free Feed break! Summer's almost over. Enjoy these last steamy August days with a bottle of Negronna. With tax and shipping included on all domestic orders, there's never been a better time to visit negronna.com OR, for an iced coffee to die for, askronnacoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna (& Bryan) are on a well-deserved break from the Free Feed, but Yadvina is still keeping The Carriage House in pristine condition while they're away...and she has a treat for you all. She is going to let you borrow her keys to The Carriage House so everyone on the Free Feed can get a taste of what they're missing on Patreon. Normally Ronna would be FURIOUS if she knew there was this kind of access to The Carriage House, but Yadvina won't tell if you won't! This week we're sharing our fifth Patreon episode with you. In this episode, released on March 13th, 2020, (Bryan) brings his dog Sherman into The Carriage House as an emotional support animal during a time of growing stress surrounding this new bug going around called coronavirus (little did we know, excuse me). With Sherman in tow and a heaping helping of profanity (and...does (Bryan) have a guest in The Carriage House?) it really is Free Feed behavior at its finest. After a cliffhanger about airplane etiquette, we give our advice on changing up your sleeping habits and how to deal with a coworker who loves to take credit. And if you're missing Ronna (& Bryan) while they're on break, join us on Patreon where we'll have ALL NEW episodes every Friday, even during our break! patreon.com/askronna Ronna (& Bryan) may not be here this week, but, wherever they are, you can rest assured they're sipping on Negronnas! With the end of summer fast approaching, there's no better time to grab your own bottle of this refreshing, boozy treat. Go to negronna.com for free shipping on all domestic orders. And if you're trying to stay cool on these hot August days, an iced Ask Ronna Coffee is the perfect remedy! Whether it's Carriage House or Shades of Vanilla, you can't go wrong. Visit askronnacoffee.com to get yours today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's back! After a week away, Ronna has returned in all her glory, but we don't even have time to talk about her doubles tournament with Hugh Moscowitz because of (Bryan)'s mischief while she was away. But no need to worry...she has a forensic plumber on the case. In any event, this show is our end of Season 2 blowout extravaganza! We're taking a well deserved break for a short while, but not before we give some advice on roommate cupcake wars, breaking up with a friend, and struggling with self-image during the creative process. And with a TRIPLE giveaway, we're truly ending the season on a high note! Don't worry...this little season break won't be for too long, and we'll let you know soon when we'll be back. Of course, if you still want more, there's an easy solution: while we're taking our short break on the Free Feed, ALL NEW EPISODES will continue to be released on Patreon every Friday! When we say our CHIPs on Patreon have an all-access pass to the Carriage House, we mean it, pardon me. Just $5 a month gets you every episode, and a $10 SAUNA PRIVILEGES membership gives you full length videos of each and every episode. Join us now at patreon.com/askronna Wherever we may be during our break, we can assure you we'll still be sipping our Negronnas! We couldn't be happier that these boozy little gems are such a big hit. Get yours today while supplies last. Visit negronna.com and remember that tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders. And speaking of international triumphs, Ask Ronna Coffee continues to be the perfect iced summer treat. Need a little pick-me-up on a hot August afternoon? Indulge yourself at askronnacoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. The tension is palpable. You could cut it with a knife. Ronna's doubles tennis tournament was moved to today, and she absolutely couldn't miss it, so she asked a dear friend to fill in for her on the show. But what happens when this dear friend is one of (Bryan)'s biggest rivals? Can they put their competitiveness for Ronna's approval aside for the sake of the show? The answer is a resounding YES! And it's easy when the special guest host in question is none other than the utterly delightful Jessica St. Clair! Jessica (& Bryan) team up to give advice on a titillating sexual proposition gone awry, dealing with a unique piece of art from an ex-boyfriend, and whether or not it's OK to put dog poo in a residential trash bin. And be sure to catch Jessica's wonderful podcast THE DEEP DIVE with co-host June Diane Raphael. Jessica is having herself a "shot girl summer." And you know what she's drinking? A Negronna, of course! Join her by getting a bottle of your own at negronna.com where tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I mean, have we got a great show this week or have we got a great show this week? We can assure you it exceeds our wildest "exceptations." After some serious Judge Judy talk and reminiscing about Jerry Hall, we welcome comedian and podcast host Megan Gailey to The Carriage House! You know her from her countless appearances on Comedy Central and the late night shows as well as host of the podcast I LOVE A LIFETIME MOVIE with friend of the show (and (Bryan)'s mortal enemy) Naomi Ekperigin. Megan joins us to give advice on being caught in the middle of two good friends' divorce, how not to be a complete mess, and how to get your man to stop mansplaining. This week's giveaway is a bottle of the summer's hottest drink...the Negronna! For a true Negronna Summer, get yours today at negronna.com. Remember that tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders, and, if you order the 2-pack, you'll get a fabulous Negronna tote! Of course, if the winner of the giveaway ends up being a teetotaler, we have just the thing: the coldest, most refreshing coffee around...Ask Ronna Coffee! It's the perfect iced refreshment for those hot summer afternoons. Get it at askronnacoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We absolutely love giving our Free Feed listeners a little taste of what they're missing in The Carriage House over on Patreon every now and then (though we hesitate to use the word "taste" this week, as you'll see). It's time for another edition of Classic Cliffhangers! For this illustrious volume, we're bringing you some of our dirtiest cliffhangers, and we mean that quite literally. First up is one of the most outrageous cliffhangers we've ever had (the story of a polyamorous hook-up gone awry). Then it's on to a very delicate question on personal hygiene, a new lover who doesn't seem to have any clean clothes, and the story of a Grindr flirtation that goes in a very unexpected direction. The drinks of the summer continue to be the Negronna and iced Ask Ronna Coffee. What can we say, we've got your summer beverages covered any which way you want them. Remember that tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders at negronna.com and, at askronnacoffee.com, you can subscribe and save. It's a Ronna (& Bryan) kind of summer, pardon me! The Free Feed gets to at least hear the cliffhanger questions, if not the answers (unless we include them in a Classic Cliffhangers). But thanks to a mistake from Tony this week (who's on thin ice, excuse me), you get to hear both a question and answer that was never meant to be on the Free Feed! Of course, if you became a CHIP and joined us on Patreon, you'd have access to each and every minute of our valuable advice any time you wanted. Visit patreon.com/askronna and join us for bonus episodes every Friday. By the way, as an added bonus, you can watch video of this entire episode on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a VERY special episode today as we welcome one of our oldest and dearest friends to The Carriage House. He may even expect us to roll out the red carpet, Hollywood star that he is, as this is, technically, his THIRD appearance on Ask Ronna, excuse me. Get ready for the always fabulous Justin Kirk! You know him from WEEDS, ANGELS IN AMERICA, KIDDING, PERRY MASON, and about a million other things. Justin joins us to give advice on what to do when a friend makes inappropriate advances on your boyfriend, financial incompatibility, and leaving a family group chat without offending anyone. It's a Negronna Summer, and you can't properly enjoy it without your very own bottle (or two). It's the closest thing you'll ever get to a real Negronna outside of Italy, and tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders. And remember that if you buy the 2-pack you'll get your very own Negronna Summer tote to show off your amazing taste in cocktails! negronna.com This week's giveaway is a gift pack of Ask Ronna Coffee, which, served over ice, makes for a perfect summer treat. Whether it's Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla, get yours at askronnacoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is officially in full swing. Ronna's 4th of July gala was as good as it's ever been (despite (Bryan) flirting with every man there) and we're sipping Negronnas poolside daily. Life is good! What could make it better? Maybe inviting into The Carriage House our dear friend, and one of the most prominent soccer broadcasters in the US, pardon me, Roger Bennett! You know Roger from his massively successful podcast and NBCSN television show MEN IN BLAZERS as well as his new (and deeply heartfelt) memoir (RE)BORN IN THE USA. Roger joins us to give advice on a roommate overstepping her boundaries, a 44 year old friendship on the rocks, and a new beau who lets his dog sleep in the bed. Roger is a mischief maker, so he (& Bryan) get along famously! By the way, Roger's book, (RE)BORN IN THE USA, is available at bookshop.org/shop/askronna and https://amzn.to/3Atp3C2 The guests at Ronna's 4th of July gala couldn't have been more impressed with her bottles of Negronna. If you want to bring the same level of taste and luxury to your next summer gathering, order yours today! Remember that tax and shipping are included in the US, and, if you order the 2-pack, you'll get an absolutely fabulous Negronna Summer tote. Visit negronna.com now! And of course you can still get some Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla (or both, who are we kidding) at askronnacoffee.com to nurse those hangovers after an evening of Negronnas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OK, Ronner...today's show is filled to the brim with energy and follow-ups, or "F.U.'s" as (Bryan) calls them. In fact, we have so much to get to that we barely have time to chat about all the incredibly exciting things happening in The Carriage House this month (the Negronna launch, our Instagram Live last week, the gorgeous Pride stickers coming with the coffee, etc). So without further ado, we're so happy to welcome actor, comedian, writer, and podcaster Raiza Licea to The Carriage House! You know her as one of the hosts of the podcast SPANISH AQUÍ PRESENTS and her appearance this season on our favorite show HACKS. Raiza joins us to give advice on moving to Miami, some pet drama involving an ex, and dealing with a partner who's sensitive about his birthday. Negronnas continue to fly off the shelves, as those of you who caught our Instagram Live on Friday are well aware. Bright, boozey, delicious...it's the drink of the summer. And it's shipping NOW! Get yours while supplies last, and remember that tax and shipping are included in all US orders. Exclusively at NEGRONNA.COM Are you a teetotaler? Or are you perhaps looking for the perfect companion to the Negronna? Either way, you can't go wrong with Ask Ronna Coffee! Whether it's Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla (or both), you're going to get an absolutely delicious cup of coffee, excuse me. askronnacoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we are, just the two of us! It's another back-to-basics Carriage House Catch-Up this week, and not a moment too soon. (Bryan)'s in a mood (you'll never guess who the Lobsterman left him for...), but luckily Ronna's here to lift his spirits! After some great follow-ups (we don't know exactly what a Norwegian Forest Cat is, but it sounds scary) we give some advice on being friends with someone who reveals everyone else's deepest, darkest secrets, what to do when you're in love with your mailman, and a wedding gift drama that might not turn out the way you think. The drink of the summer is ready to pre-order! We can't stress enough how refreshing and delicious the Negronna is, and with a bottle that was made to impress, you'll want to bring it to all your summer get-togethers. Pre-order it now and it begins shipping at the end of this week. Visit negronna.com or the link in our bio for details! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How excited are we that summer is officially here? We can't wait to get to the Vineyard and sip Negronnas all season long. Unfortunately the Lobsterman won't be joining us, as (Bryan) and he have officially ended things, but you know who might join us in his place? This week's guest, the legendary Jason Mantzoukas! You know him from BIG MOUTH, PARKS AND REC, THE GOOD PLACE, and much, much more. He can be seen now in a new movie with Mark Wahlberg, excuse me, called INFINITE on Paramount + AND a new animated series on FOX called HOUSEBROKEN with Lisa Kudrow. Jason joins us to give advice on how to break it to your perfumier friend that their product stinks, what to do when you hate your daughter's fiance, and dating with an age gap. The Negronna is coming! You'll be able to order an absolutely gorgeous bottle of this perfect summer cocktail starting June 18th at negronna.com. It's the closest thing you'll ever get to Ronna mixing you one personally. Don't miss out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. Are we excited or are we excited? Not only do we have a great show and an amazing guest, but we have an announcement so thrilling we can't even contain ourselves. After a quick conversation about the magic of Salonpas™️, we welcome to The Carriage House the absolutely fabulous Caleb Hearon! You know Caleb from his incredible Twitter and IG videos (Variety included him on its "10 Comics to Watch in 2020" list, excuse me) and as a writer for the upcoming BIG MOUTH spin-off, HUMAN RESOURCES. Caleb helps us give advice on Facebook invites, how to talk about addiction recovery, and being a boy from the big city in love with a small town guy. So what's this big announcement we have? Joe Biden might call it a "big f*cking deal" if he were still allowed to swear. After months in the lab, we're SO thrilled to reveal the closest thing you'll ever get to a Negroni personally made for you by Ronna herself: it's the Negronna! In partnership with St. Agrestis in Brooklyn, we've come up with a perfectly mixed, boozey, bitter, and refreshing high-end cocktail that'll help you come out of quarantine in style. And with the absolute showstopper of a bottle it comes in, you'll be the life of any party you bring it to. We'll be drinking this in The Carriage House and on the Vineyard all summer, we can assure you! It's available for purchase on June 18th at Negronna.com, and will arrive just in time for the height of summer BBQ season. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have got an absolutely FABULOUS show this week, even if Dante might be trying to sabotage it. After some mind-blowing Hollywood gossip (Ronna is gobsmacked to learn that Tyne and Tim Daly are siblings), we welcome to The Carriage House director, writer, and producer extraordinaire Lucia Aniello! You know her from her work on Comedy Central's BROAD CITY, the movie ROUGH NIGHT, and as the creator of our favorite show on TV right now, HACKS on HBO Max. Lucia helps us give advice on some major bridesmaid drama, cultivating style in your late 30s, and dealing with a particularly frustrating unrequited love. Don't forget about our Coffee Klatch coming up on June 11th! If you're an Ask Ronna Coffee subscriber, you'll receive an official invitation soon. If you're not a subscriber, what are you waiting for? Go to askronnacoffee.com today and subscribe for $3 off per bag and free shipping. We're absolutely thrilled that our Patreon numbers are growing. More and more people are loving the perks that come with being a CHIP (Carriage House Important Person). Join us on patreon.com/askronna for a bonus episode every Friday along with other goodies not available on the Free Feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'll have to pardon us as we start off this week with a minor crisis. (Bryan) is over-caffeinated it seems, but not even a triple shot of espresso can make us lose sight of what an absolutely spectacular time we're about to have in The Carriage House. We're so happy to welcome the hosts of the delightful DOUGHBOYS podcast, Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell! If you're a fan of podcasts and you're not a fan of these guys, you don't know what you're doing. Nick and Mike are here to help us give advice on dealing with a boyfriend with a mullet, telling a good friend you're not interested in going to their bachelorette party, and asking for a raise at work. Don't forget about our Coffee Klatch coming up on June 11th! It'll be a live event just for our subscribers as a little "thank you" for all your support. Not a subscriber? What are you waiting for! You'll save $3 a bag with free shipping and you can cancel at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So...we had an epiphany this week. We felt we needed to get back to basics, and for Ronna (& Bryan) to spend some quality time together on the Free Feed, just the two of them. It's time for a Mental Health Day...an intimate Carriage House Catch-Up to reconnect and refresh. And we've got a catch-up for the ages! Chunky smoothies, slutty summers, Sherman, Zabar's rats, and more. Plus we give advice on mending a rocky relationship between bandmates, a delicate surrogacy issue between friends, and what to do after a shocking (and highly disturbing) discovery about an ex. Attention Ask Ronna Coffee subscribers. We're coming up on the ONE YEAR anniversary of Ask Ronna Coffee. Can you believe it? We're so excited to be able to provide a truly phenomenal coffee product, and we couldn't have done it without you. As a special thank you to our subscribers, we'll be inviting you to an EXCLUSIVE free live event on June 11th. Ronna (& Bryan) will both be there, and it'll be like having a fabulous cup of coffee right in Ronna's kitchen. You won't want to miss it! Remember, this is an exclusive event for our subscribers. Not a coffee subscriber yet? Subscribe today! Not only will you get an invitation to our coffee klatsch, but you'll also save $3 on each bag of delicious Ask Ronna Coffee for the duration of your subscription. As always you can cancel at any time, and shipping is always free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is so much happening in the world right now, but we're DYING to know more about Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce. Who is this former lover that Bill has been spending time with in the Outer Banks? How long has this arrangement been going on? How will it affect their foundation's charitable giving? Enquiring minds! Needless to say, we're giving you a lot to put into your earhole wank bank this week (not our expression, excuse me). And if that weren't enough, we're also delighted to welcome to The Carriage House writer, comedian, and podcast host Jamie Loftus! You know Jamie from her podcast THE BECHDEL CAST and as an Emmy nominated writer for ROBOT CHICKEN, plus her hilarious presence on Twitter! Jamie is here to help us give advice on planning a wedding from two very different perspectives, coping with living alone after a break-up, and a birthday drama brewing in Cabo. As if you needed another reason to become a CHIP (Carriage House Important Person) on Patreon, this week's cliffhanger provides in SPADES. It's a Dooze McBOOZE, and if you want to hear our answer, you'll have to join us at patreon.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a good thing we've purveyors of some of the best coffee around, pardon me, because we'll need a few cups to deal with our spectacular and vivacious guest this week! After a little conversation about honeycrisp apples and a trip through (Bryan)'s laundry, we welcome to The Carriage House none other than drag performer, recording artist, and winner of the second season of "Drag Race All-Stars" Alaska Thunderf*ck! Catch her all new show "Extra Special Comedy Special" on Apple TV and OUTtv now! Alaska joins us to give advice on the difficulties of being married to an overly protective germaphobe during the pandemic, being in a relationship where a partner is hesitant to introduce the other to their family, and hair removal suggestions for a woman who suffers from PCOS. The number of Carriage House Important People over on Patreon has exploded this past month! Welcome, CHIPs! There's never been a better time to join, so what are you waiting for? Join us at patreon.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now, wait a minute. This is it. The time has arrived. One of our most eagerly anticipated guests we've ever had in The Carriage House. Joining us this week is none other than "instant" New York Times Bestseller (just add water) Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney! Her second book, GOOD COMPANY, is out now, and it's a must-read smash hit. Cynthia is eager to make her Free Feed debut, and she doesn't disappoint when she helps us give advice on dealing with a very strained family relationship, the pitfalls of young (and fickle) love, and an intergenerational dog drama. GOOD COMPANY is officially a New York Times Bestseller, and you can own it today! We can't recommend it enough. Get a copy here & support the show! https://bookshop.org/shop/askronna It's raw ramen time! We've reached the ramen threshold, and Ronna's going to have to chomp on some raw noodles. Keep an eye out for what promises to be a, shall we say, intense video experience. There's never been a better time to join us on Patreon. Case in point: we posted our Oscar Wrap-Up show yesterday where we give our two cents on what was certainly a "unique" ceremony, to put it mildly. We have a LOT to say about it, and it's available ONLY on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now, wait a minute. We may be exhausted from this past weekend (Ronna's tootsies are still hurting) but it's only because we hit it out of the waterpark with our Oscars Preview Party Live Show (if you'll pardon (Bryan)'s mixed metaphor). Thank you all for coming! It was a BLAST, but we're not done entertaining you this week. We're beyond excited to welcome to The Carriage House comedian, actress, and writer Greta Titelman! You know Greta from her podcast THE WORST as well as from HBO's quirky hit series LOS ESPOOKYS. Greta helps us give advice on a very troubling situation with a friend's husband, dealing with sexual compatibility in a new relationship, and the mail forwarding drama to end all mail forwarding dramas. Thanks again to all of you who joined us in The Carriage House on Sunday evening for the Oscars Preview Party Live Show. As an extra treat for our Patreon subscribers, join us on Monday, April 26th (the morning after the Oscars telecast) for an Oscars wrap-up special. We'll no doubt have a LOT to say, so if you were thinking about becoming a Patreon member, now's the time! And if you missed the Live Show, it's still available at https://www.onlocationlive.com/product/dolby-theater-access for another week. Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. You know her as Ronna. A few people call her Ronnie, and only Andy Cohen calls her Rona, but, whatever you call her, she and (Bryan) are here this week with a truly fabulous guest. We're so excited to welcome comedian, writer, and presenter London Hughes to The Carriage House! You know her from her Netflix special TO CATCH A DICK as well as her appearances on THE HISTORY OF SWEAR WORDS. London helps us give advice on offending your in-laws, living a lie with your barber, and what to do when you find a playmate for your dog only to realize that you hate its owner. It's almost here! Our Oscars Preview Party LIVE from The Carriage House is THIS WEEKEND! Join us on Sunday 4/18 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for analysis, games, prizes, music, and so much more. With Variety’s own Kate Aurthur & Adam B. Vary as our special guests! Even if you haven’t seen all of this year's movies, you can still count on this being an EVENT, excuse me. Tickets available at askronnalive.com , and we even have a few Meet & Greet Red Carpet Experience tickets left! After the show we'll also have a Zoom room afterparty so you can hang out and chat with your fellow Carriage House cohorts. Will Ronna make an appearance at the afterparty? You never know! Don't forget that Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney is coming to the Free Feed on 4/27! Be sure to read her new book GOOD COMPANY ( https://bookshop.org/shop/askronna )and send your questions for Cynthia by 4/20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look, we receive hundreds of letters a month here at Ask Ronna. But with the number of letters we get about issues of the boudoir, we might be two steps away from becoming the Penthouse Forum. Not that we're complaining! You've written in with some, shall we say, titillating questions during the pandemic, and, as you know, we save our most titillating letters for our cliffhangers. So, without further adieu, we present you with Classic Cliffhangers: Carnal Knowledge, Part Deux, a collection of some of our most outrageous letters, including a sexy encounter with a straight friend, the story of the "best gay son" from Cleveland, and an accidental sext. And you can catch the ENTIRE episode on YouTube! Visit youtube.com/askronna to watch. Of course, if you joined us every Friday on Patreon, you'd be getting cliffhanger answers every week along with our most intimate Carriage House experience. Give it a try! Just $5 a month gets you access to a bonus show every Friday, and $10 a month gets you VIP Sauna Privileges access with full video of the episode along with other goodies. Our Oscars Preview Party LIVE at The Carriage House is coming up on 4/18! Predictions, special guests, games...we've got it all. Get your tickets at askronnalive.com ! Today's the day! Carriage House sweetheart Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's new novel GOOD COMPANY is officially on sale! But if you pre-ordered it, it should be in your mailbox momentarily. Cynthia joins us on the Free Feed on 4/27, so be sure to read GOOD COMPANY and send us your questions for Cynthia by 4/20. Here's your chance to pick a New York Times bestselling author's brain, pardon me. Need a copy? Get it here: https://bookshop.org/shop/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have we got a show this week or what? First off, it's Comedy Week on Stitcher and we're absolutely thrilled to be included. And with (Bryan) back in The Carriage House again (and not off on a commercial shoot as Marblehead's most vaccinated actor), we thought it was the perfect time for a good old fashioned Carriage House Catch-Up. And, between you and me, I think we deliver in spades! After covering everything from grooming to television to physics, we give our advice on whether or not to tell your husband you made out with your best friend, what to do when you find out one of your best friends is MUCH older than you thought, and some luxurious gift advice for family members going through a stressful start to this year. It's coming! Our Oscars Preview Party LIVE from The Carriage House is happening on Sunday, April 18th, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT...and tickets are available NOW! $15 gets you Dolby Theater access, but, if you want the real red carpet treatment with a 1-on-1 Meet & Greet with Ronna (or Bryan), you need to act fast! Those tickets are limited! Visit askronnalive.com for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. First off, yes, (Bryan) is back with us after his star turn as the new face of Barry's Tow Trucks, but we have GOT to get to our guest today. We've had some heavy hitters on recently, including some high-ranking government officials (we're looking at you, Senior Advisor to President Biden on COVID Policy, Andy Slavitt, excuse me), but we may have outdone ourselves this time, and you deserve nothing less. Joining us in The Carriage House this week is none other than former mayor of San Antonio, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Obama, and our VERY FIRST Presidential candidate, the host of the podcast OUR AMERICA, The Honorable Julián Castro! Secretary Castro joins us this week to help us give advice on dealing with in-laws who have been too lax during the pandemic, a boyfriend who may be sharing too much with his ex, and a young campaign worker trying to balance work and family. And we have a big announcement. Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 18th. We'll be hosting an Oscars preview show LIVE from The Carriage House! We'll have it all: predictions, music, games, prizes, and more...and, just like last month's live show, you'll have a chance for a one-on-one meeting with Ronna or (Bryan). Tickets go on sale this Friday for Patreon members, and next week for the Free Feed. Be there! This week's Carriage House Book Club on Patreon is Lydia Millet's A CHILDREN'S BIBLE. We'll be joined by acclaimed mystery author and LA TImes critic Charles Finch, who's fabulous. Our usual book club cohort, Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, is busy promoting her new novel GOOD COMPANY which you can pre-order now ( https://bookshop.org/shop/askronna ). Plus, Cynthia will be a guest on the Free Feed next month. Be sure to read her new book so you'll be in the know when she makes her Free Feed crossover! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After getting a Sputnik vaccine from Yadvina's husband, (Bryan) is off shooting a commercial for a local business in Marblehead and isn't with us this week. Of course he'll be back next week, but, until then, we've managed to find an absolutely delightful celebrity guest/host, excuse me... star of PLAYING HOUSE, host of the upcoming podcast DEEP DIVE, and Ronna's dear, dear friend Jessica St. Clair! After a quick catch-up, Jessica helps us give advice on a best friend who's missing in action, a next door neighbor's noisy dog, and how to dress after pandemic weight gain. Don't forget to pre-order our dear friend Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's new book GOOD COMPANY from the link in our bio. Of course, Cynthia is a New York Times bestselling author, but our CHIPs know her from her many appearances on Patreon for Carriage House Book Club (patreon.com/askronna). On April 27, she'll be making the jump to the Free Feed to discuss her new book. It'll be our first ever Free Feed Book Club, and we couldn't have a better guest for it! Pre-order the book ( bookshop.org/shop/askronna ), receive it April 6th, then send us your Qs & comments to [email protected]! Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes every Friday! Patreon.com/askronna And our fabulous ASK RONNA COFFEE is just the thing to get you through blustery, cold March! Try our original CARRIAGE HOUSE BLEND, or SHADES OF VANILLA. $3 off every bag when you subscribe, you decide how often it comes, and you cancel anytime. Plus, alway FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders! As Ronna always says “I’d rather be looking at it, than looking for it.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome to The Carriage House utterly delightful writer, actor, and host of the wonderful podcast I SAID NO GIFTS, Bridger Winegar! He helps us give our pearls of wisdom on topics ranging from body image to befriending neighbors to suspicions about a spouse with the "itch." Some exciting things are happening over on Patreon! March's QUIFF selections are past Oscar winners THE APARTMENT and CASABLANCA. And this month's Carriage House Book Club selection, courtesy of (Bryan), is Lydia Millet's A CHILDREN'S BIBLE. Plus we're excited to announce a Patreon crossover to the Free Feed. Our Carriage House Book Club companion, New York Times bestselling author Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, will join us on the Free Feed in April to discuss her new book GOOD COMPANY! It's a Carriage House Round Table, and you're invited! Pre-order now using our linktree on IG to get your copy of the book when it debuts April 6th, and send us your questions and thoughts for our big ep! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With his Wi-Fi mishap from last week behind him, we're happy to report that (Bryan) is back! And not a moment too soon as we welcome a living legend to The Carriage House. There's no way you're ready for this guest. Brace yourselves! We're thrilled to welcome legendary comedian, actor, and producer Margaret Cho! Now THIS is a get, excuse me. Margaret joins us to give advice to an essential worker trying to find some personal time for herself, how to ask a coworker about her perfume without being a creep, and calling your lover "daddy" in the bedroom. We had no idea raw ramen would be such a hot topic in The Carriage House! Your messages and DMs have been coming in nonstop. But Ronna has a little proposal for you to make it interesting: when we get either 2600 Patreons or 10,000 followers on Insta, Ronna will release a video of herself eating raw ramen. This will be MUST WATCH TV! Help us make it a reality by joining us on Patreon (bonus episodes every Friday) or following us on Instagram if you're not already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready for some Carriage House firsts? We've had quite the week in Marblehead, excuse me. We had a HUGE guest planned for today, but they were affected by the horrible situation in Texas and had to cancel because they didn't have any power. Then, speaking of electricity, a power line went down right in front of The Carriage House and Ronna lost power! Public works got an earful from her, rest assured. So Ronna headed up to her brother's cabin in New Hampshire and (Bryan) stayed with the Lobsterman...who, it turns out, doesn't have any Internet. But the show must go on! No one can replace (Bryan), of course, but, in a Carriage House first, we had to find our first ever GUEST HOST, and, lucky for us, a favorite of ours was available. It's the always delightful Naomi Ekperigin! Naomi joins us to give advice on roommate problems, enjoying New York City as a first time visitor, and knowing more about a friend's relationship than the friend does. Special guest host Naomi Ekperigin only subscribes to one Patreon. Who are the lucky recipients of her endorsement? Us, of course! And we couldn't be happier to win the Naomi seal of approval. Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes every Friday! patreon.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. Was last weekend great or was it great? The Live Show was a HUGE hit! There were plenty of Negronnas to go around, @roryography danced the night away, and we all know a little more about entertainment mogul (Bryan). Thanks so much to everyone who joined us! But if you think we're resting on our laurels after our success, think again. We've got a double dose of guests this week in The Carriage House as we welcome the hosts of the fascinating and hilarious BANANAS podcast, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes! Kurt and Scotty help us give advice on dealing with a parent's overzealous dental hygiene, a sister-in-law who keeps using problematic language, and what to do when an ex owes you money. Did you enjoy the Live Show as much as we did? Did it make you wish you could have more Ronna (& Bryan) in your life? Consider joining us on Patreon! There's a brand new episode every Friday, and, if you upgrade to SAUNA PRIVILEGES, you'll get video of each show in addition to some extra goodies. You deserve it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baby, it's cold outside! Marblehead has been slammed with yet more snow. It's gorgeous, though (Bryan) has an awkward quandary he wants to raise at the next town council meeting that's sure to win him lifelong friends. In the meantime, we've got another multi-talented guest in The Carriage House this week. It's actor, model, comedian, and host Sydnee Washington! You know her from her Comedy Central specials and her hit Instagram Live cooking show SYD CAN COOK. You can also hear her on the podcasts HOBBY HUNTER and THE UNOFFICIAL EXPERT. Sydnee helps us answer questions on a midlife career change, getting your partner to stop talking shop at home, and magical thinking about a recent ex. The live show is THIS WEEKEND! Join us on Saturday 2/13 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for VALENTINE'S EVE: LIVE FROM THE CARRIAGE HOUSE. You can still get ticket packages that include a 1-on-1 Meet & Greet with Ronna (or Bryan) as well as the limited edition Ask Ronna Live pocket tee. Visit askronnalive.com for details. See you on Saturday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. How excited are we this week? We're a mere ten days away from our live show (we're polishing our tap shoes as we speak), it's Groundhog Day (and we're feeling good), and we're welcoming a return character back to The Carriage House. That's right...after proving herself as one of the best advice givers we've ever had on the show, she's back to grace us with her insight and wisdom. It's Meaghan Rath! Meaghan joins us to give advice on mending a broken friendship after some birthday drama, rekindling a sexually adventurous relationship, and protecting your children from the whack-a-doodle views of your in-laws. It's coming...VALENTINE'S EVE: LIVE FROM THE CARRIAGE HOUSE on February 13th 9pm ET / 6pm PT! Tickets are available at askronnalive.com , and, as an added bonus for those who attend, we're having a little "after party" Zoom hangout. Mix a cocktail and get to know your fellow Carriage House Members a bit more. The fun starts after the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now, wait a minute. How fabulous was the inauguration? The history...the pageantry...the fashion...Amanda Gorman. We LOVED it. Some exciting things are in store! And speaking of excitement, we couldn't be happier to welcome actor and comedian Cole Escola to The Carriage House! You know Cole from AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS, DIFFICULT PEOPLE, and, one of Ronna's favorite shows, SEARCH PARTY (new season out now!). And if you're not subscribed to their Instagram, you're truly missing out. Cole joins us to give advice on under eye skincare, dealing with an ailing father with whom you've had a turbulent relationship, and getting your husband to date you again. Don't have a Lobsterman to warm your cockles this Valentine's Day? Come spend the night with us in Marblehead! Join us on Saturday, February 13th, at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for Ronna (& Bryan)'s VALENTINE'S EVE: LIVE AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE! Games! Prizes! Dancing! ADVICE and more! And, of course, we'll be taking some of your questions LIVE. There's also a chance for a Meet & Greet afterwards where you can hang out with Ronna (or Bryan) one-on-one, pardon me. So put on your L'eggs Sheer Energy, mix yourself a nice Negronna, and join us for a night to remember! Visit askronnalive.com for tickets. Hurry! Space is limited. Our Patreon members were treated to early access to the Live Show last week. Would you like a more exclusive Carriage House experience? Join us on Patreon for new shows every Friday. It's just five bucks a month, or, if you want the highest level access possible, sign up for SAUNA PRIVILEGES for just ten bucks a month. You'll get all the extra goodies that being a Carriage House Member entails plus a few extra, including video of each episode! patreon.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. I mean did we return last week or did we return last week? Conan was a HUGE hit in The Carriage House and everyone was so excited, but there seemed to be an air of "Oh, Ronna (& Bryan) have outdone themselves." You should know we're always reaching for the stars here, excuse me. Our influence extends beyond the world of culture and entertainment, and, we hate to tell you, we delivered again. This week we welcome former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services during the Obama administration and current senior advisor on COVID-19 to the Biden administration Andy Slavitt! Andy, host of the podcast IN THE BUBBLE, answers our pandemic policy questions with detail and expertise, and then helps us give advice on dealing with a coworker who believes in dangerous conspiracy theories, the murky ethics of infidelity, and discovering that your friend is a plagiarist. We've never had a more topical guest! It was a January Watch Party on Patreon last week! We watched Tonya Harding's "30 on 30" along with some of the most gorgeous (and infamous) figure skating routines of all time. And we had a LOT to say about it. Did you miss out? Join us for new episodes every Friday only on Patreon! Need any more incentive to join? Coming up on the 29th it's Carriage House Book Club with Brit Bennett's THE VANISHING HALF. patreon.com/askronna Could the start of 2021 be any more exciting in The Carriage House? Yes, it can! We're so excited to announce our very first "Ask Ronna with Ronna (& Bryan) LIVE SHOW! It's on Saturday, February 13th. Lots of details to come, but mark your calendars now. Tickets go on sale NEXT WEEK. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back! After our little hiatus from the Free Feed we're excited to get going again...though (Bryan) might be a little TOO excited (Ronna's going to have to pull every string she has at the town council to fix that). Zoom scandals aside, we have reason to be excited. We've teased you for weeks about our huge guest for the new year, and we think we've delivered in a BIG way, excuse me. Joining us in The Carriage House this week is the one, the only, the legendary Conan O'Brien! Conan helps us give advice on bringing up hurt feelings with friends, dealing with a friend who has a questionable love life, being in love with your boss, and what, exactly, the world's best toilet paper is. Are you looking to pamper yourself in 2021? Join us on Patreon! In addition to an extra show every week, there are always other goodies thrown in as well. This week we'll be hosting a January Watch Party featuring some of the most famous (or infamous) figure skaters of all time. The grace! The beauty! The costumes! The scandal! We've got a lot to say about all of it. Join us at patreon.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it! The last Free Feed of the year! We can't thank you all enough. We appreciate when you say that we helped you get through a rough year, but, really, it's us who should be thanking YOU. 2020 was a horror show, yes, but it also gave us some, shall we say, "interesting" cliffhangers...cliffhangers that could have only happened in this monstrosity of a year. So, without further ado, we present to you the next installment of Classic Cliffhangers: "Only in 2020!" Join us as we relive a sticky situation in the bedroom, a stuffed cat that may have been used to hit on a woman's husband, a klepto with a spelling problem, and a downstairs smoker who made quarantine a smelly hellscape. And don't forget you can watch the ENTIRE episode on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/askronna As we mentioned, this is the last Free Feed of the year, and next week we'll be taking a short break...but when we come back fresh on January 12th, we'll have a guest so big it'll knock your socks off. And of course if you want to join us on Patreon (and why wouldn't you, excuse me), now's the time! Our break from the Free Feed won't stop us from releasing ALL NEW episodes on Patreon this week, next week, and beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna's house looks beautiful in ANY season, excuse me...but there really is nothing like seeing it wrapped in a blanket of fresh snow. Marblehead is stunningly gorgeous after this week's snowfall, even if (Bryan) needs a moment to 'settle his feathers' before he can fully appreciate it. And speaking of being appreciative, how blessed are we to welcome Gayle Rankin to The Carriage House this week! You know her from PERRY MASON, GLOW, HER SMELL, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, and more. Gayle helps us give advice on balancing work and parental caregiving while also being the parent of a newborn, what to do when your best friend wants you to leave your boyfriend to be with her, and how to tell a coworker they smell bad. And you'll definitely want to join us on Patreon once you hear one of the most BONKERS cliffhangers we've had in a while. Speaking of Patreon, you'll all continue to get a new show every Friday through the holidays (we're especially excited to give you a little Christmas surprise this week). As for the Free Feed, we'll be taking a break during the first week of January, but we'll be back on January 12th with a guest too big to be believed. Stay tuned! The Ask Ronna Coffee Gift Boxes are officially sold out! We hope you were able to snag one! Of course, Ask Ronna Coffee is still available, and, if you fell in love with the Ronnukah Blend, we have good news: while you won't be able to buy it individually after December 31st, you can still get it as part of a subscription if you sign up before the end of the month! Subscribers save $3 a bag and can cancel at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna is absolutely glowing today. Maybe it's her fresh cut peonies, or maybe it's the oil from all the latkes she's been making. In any event, everyone in The Carriage House is in high spirits! And what better way to keep things festive than with our second week in a row of having TWO guests! This week we welcome SuChin Pak and, back for her second time in The Carriage House, excuse me, the absolutely delightful Kulap Vilaysack! SuChin and Kulap are hosts of the new podcast ADD TO CART, a subversive take on consumerism that digs into what we buy and what it says about who we are. They're also here to help us answer questions on letting your nanny go during the pandemic, baking 80 dozen (!!) cookies for your possibly unappreciative friends, and helping your partner continue to feel eager on the journey to sobriety. A little housekeeping: while we'll continue to have new episodes on Patreon through the holidays, we'll be taking a little break on the Free Feed during the first week of January. But when we come back on January 12th, we'll be joined in The Carriage House by a HUGE guest. 2021 is starting off with a bang in Marblehead, we can promise you. Want one of our GORGEOUS Ask Ronna Coffee Gift Boxes (as featured in Vulture, excuse me)? You better get one quick! Supplies are limited and they're selling fast. Go to askronnacoffee.com and get them while you still can. Join us in the Patreon Carriage House for bonus episodes every Friday. A Sauna Privileges membership gets you video podcasts, and much more. Plus, $2 from every Sauna Privileges membership this month goes to Feeding America. patreon.com/askronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a very rare treat in The Carriage House this week, as we're joined by not one but TWO special guests, though Ronna has some trepidation in having two nice Jewish girls on to talk about murder (isn't that against the Talmud?). But when the guests are this witty and fabulous, who cares! This week we welcome the multi-hyphenate talents of Kara Klenk and Liza Treyger! You know them from their stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix , but they're joining forces for "That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast" that breaks down episodes of "Law and Order: SVU" and dives into the true crimes they're based on. Kara and Liza are here to help us give advice on breaking up with your first love, whether to bring your estranged father into the lives of your children, and being in love with your best friend. As you heard on the Ronnukuh episode, we have a new sponsor for the month! Rare Tea Cellar in Chicago specializes in the finest and rarest tea and gourmet ingredients in the world, and they've teamed up with Ronna (& Bryan) to curate some special gift sets just for you! Do you want to make your home chef feel like a Michelin star chef? Visit rareteacellar.com and use the offer code BRYAN for 20% off your first order. And, of course, if you need some coffee to go along with your tea, look no further than Ask Ronna Coffee. Our holiday coffee gift boxes are a huge success and come with all sorts of extra goodies. Including our fabulous Limited Edition Ronnukah Blend! A delicious chocolate mocha inspired by gelt! For the coffee lovers in your life, visit askronnacoffee.com for all the delicious details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices