Ask Ronna

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 o...

(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...

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 résu...

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 u...

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...

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 AR...

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 mont...

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...

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....

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, P...

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...

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...

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 f...

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 t...

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...

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'...

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 edensher...

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...

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 STRAI...

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...

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 Columb...

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...

(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 th...

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 a...

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 Ro...