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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 ch...

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! Feli...

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 reca...

Looks like we made it! It's our 200th Free Feed episode, pardon me. Yes, we've been doing this for 200 years, and we couldn't think of a better guest to celebrate with than one of our favorites of all time. Making his THIRD appearance in The Carriage House is none other than Peloton instructor, dancer, TV personality, and now New York Times Bestselling Author, excuse me, Cody Rigsby! His book, XOX...

Now wait a minute. This week's guest is so special Ronna pushed (Bryan) out of his co-hosting chair so she could have the guest all to herself. Joining us in The Carriage House for our fifth season premiere, excuse me, is celebrated developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman!  Host of the invaluable podcast RAISING GOOD HUMANS, Dr. Aliza is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Beh...

ALL NEW EPISODES ARE BACK NEXT WEEK! Until then, we've got another sneak peek behind the Patreon Carriage House wall, and this time it's our very special 200th episode, an instant classic! And if you want more, join us at patreon.com/askronna We made it! It's our 200th Patreon episode! And have we got a Dooze McBooze for you this week or what, pardon me. Ronna (& Bryan) got so concerned on the Fre...

We've got a treat for you this week, excuse me. As you're well aware, two of our dearest friends, Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael, host the incredible podcast DEEP DIVE, where they dive deep into their real lives and discuss surviving adult womanhood. Their motto? "Let us live!" For this special podcast feed drop, the girls welcome in 2024 with hopes for whiter teeth and Jessica announces...

We've got a VERY special (and juicy) edition of Yadvina's Keys this week, excuse me. Enjoy this sneak peek at what you're missing in our monthly Long Form Journalism Club on Patreon. This is from Patreon 176, which aired back in June. And if you like what you hear, join us on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna She's back! Kate Aurthur, Carriage House Sweetheart and Editor at Large at Variety, pardon me...

It's our last Free Feed of 2023, and we've got a Carriage House Catch-Up end-of-the-year extravaganza. After some chat about movies with awards buzz and a few follow-ups (including one from 2020, excuse me), Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on dealing with some unwanted flirtations and whether or not to start up a showmance. The Ronnukah Holiday Market is still open! While we can't guarantee you'll rec...

Now wait a minute. We're slowly adding to our collection of "gets" from The State. First it was the lovely Joe Lo Truglio. Then it was the fabulous Kerri Kenney-Silver. And today, we're joined by none other than the incredible Michael Ian Black! Of course you know him from The State (back on tour next year), but he's a multi-hyphenate talent, pardon me. In addition to his TV and film work, he's al...

Now wait a minute. If you're feeling any holiday stress, we're about to relieve it all with this absolute gem of a guest. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than the fabulous Michael Hitchcock! You know him from his roles in Christopher Guest classics like WAITING FOR GUFFMAN and BEST IN SHOW as well as about a thousand other things. And he's got a new film out now called EXMAS with Le...

Now wait a minute. The tryptophan is out of our system, our turkey feathers have fully molted, and we're still energized from Ronnukah. The holidays are in full swing in The Carriage House. And if that wasn't enough, we've got a fabulous guest joining us this week! Joining us is none other than host of EVERYTHING ICONIC and New York Times Bestselling Author of HOW DO I UN-REMEMBER THIS, Danny Pell...

You've heard Ronna (& Bryan)'s impeccable Ronnukah lists, but we also received an unprecedented number of gift suggestions from our dear listeners this season. As a little bonus, here are some of our favorites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the most wonderful time of year: Ronnukah! And we've got SO MUCH to share this year, pardon me. It's no secret that Ronna (& Bryan) are tastemakers of some renown, to say the least, so of course their holiday gift suggestions are nothing short of SUPERB. Whatever you're looking for, whomever you're buying for, we guarantee that our gift lists will satisfy even the most stubborn grinch this se...

We're really classing up the joint this week, excuse me. Joining us in The Carriage House is Emmy Award winning writer and comedian Jen Statsky!  Jen's work is legendary, from PARKS & RECREATION to THE GOOD PLACE to BROAD CITY and, of course, let's not forget she's the co-creator of the HBO smash hit series HACKS. She might also be a docent at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Jen joins us to give a...

Now wait a minute. We've got a bit of a "get," as they say, for this week's show. A person whose Instagram, much like our own, is a MUST FOLLOW, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than Internet superstar Zachariah Porter! Again, if you're not following Zachariah on Instagram and TikTok then you are missing out on so much in your life. And be sure to catch his CAMP COUNSELORS...

Now wait a minute. It's Halloween, and you know that's one of our favorite holidays, so it couldn't be more perfect that we happen to be spending it with two of our favorite people: Paul F. Tompkins and Janie Haddad Tompkins!  Do yourselves a favor and subscribe to their substack at weekendwater.substack.com to get all the news about Janie and Paul, including tours, merch, and of course info about...

Now wait a minute. Ronna's coming at us from the Austrian Alps this week, much to (Bryan)'s envy, but the bigger story here is how we were able to land such a star as our guest this week. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than actress Jessica Barden!  You know Jessica (Jessy, as her friends call her) from her work on THE END OF THE F***ING WORLD, PIECES OF HER, and YOU & ME, and in fi...

It's a Carriage House Catch-Up this week, and we've got a lot to talk about. After some in depth talk on world events, Ronna (& Bryan) festoon the episode with their spot on advice on topics ranging from hair ribbons to queer etiquette to moving in with a partner. Lots to get to! Ronnukah is coming fast, and we want to hear from you! Our Ronnukah episode is November 21 this year, so if you've got...

On the podcast She Speaks Bravo, host Emily Hanks likes to believe that Bravo TV is a great form of self care and therapy. And trust us, Emily has been using it for over a decade and she is a complete... mess. But she's not a mess during her Bravo time. If you love all things Real Housewives, Vanderpump and more, you're going to love She Speaks Bravo.  You can find the entire She Speaks Bravo cata...

Now wait a minute. We may have had to go to the nether regions of Georgia to chat with her, but we couldn't be more thrilled to have her on. In fact, we could have talked to her for HOURS, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is comedian Heather McMahan!  Heather is currently on tour throughout the US and Canada, AND her Netflix special SON I NEVER HAD premieres on the streamer on October 1...

Now wait a minute. (Bryan) had a previous commitment, so he's unable to join us this week, but don't you worry. We've got a total woman power episode, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House are puberty experts Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett! They're the authors of the incredible new book THIS IS SO AWKWARD, the ultimate guide for adults helping tweens and teens navigate puberty....

Now wait a minute. We've landed stars on this show before, but this week we've really got a big one. He's in heaven, we're in purgatory, ok? Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than the star of INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Jacob Anderson! IWTV is now streaming on MAX and will soon be available in the UK on BBC 2. Jacob helps us give advice on dealing with a husband with a secret and what...

We're still recovering from the FABULOUS time we had in London at the live show this past weekend. Sure, Brunello Cucinelli may have snubbed Ronna from his 70th birthday, but we're still in high spirits! We've got a Carriage House Catch-Up this week, and we've got a lot to talk about. Then we give advice on a Dooze McBOOZE of a problem involving a friend with a MASSIVE secret and follow it up with...

Now wait a minute. We've got a real "hot Krispy Kremes at the nuthouse" kind of episode this week. Ronna's on the floor with her feet in the air (for her back, excuse me), and (Bryan)'s been sneezing all day. But luckily we have a guest who delights us to no end. We're so happy to welcome to The Carriage House actor, comedian, and writer Jo Firestone! Her novel MURDER ON SEX ISLAND is being releas...