Naked Lunch

This episode will put an "MMMBop" in your step and lots of brotherly love in your heart. Phil and David enjoy a long-distance Zoom "Lunch" with Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson who were home in Tusla, Oklahoma. David retraces the beginnings of his long relationship with the Brothers Hanson which led to the group's first national TV appearance ever. It's a great conversation about harmony, independence...

Laughter is the main course for many of Phil & David's favorite episodes. Here's Part One of some of their greatest conversations yet with some of their funniest friends who happen to be comedy icons from a few generations. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

"Naked Lunch" responds to Apple Music's 100 Best Albums with a little list of their own. Phil and David countdown many of their favorite albums ever -- joined by stand up comedian, actor and musician Andy Kindler. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

"Naked Lunch" Goes To The Dogs as Phil and David are joined by Phil's beloved dog Murray -- star of The Daily Murray -- and David's adorable puppy Stevie for a special canine-themed call-in episode featuring special check-ins from two of our favorite past "Lunch" guests: Maureen Van Zandt calls in with her dog Miss Tiggy-Winkle to discuss the brilliant new documentary about her rock star of a husb...

Recently, Phil and David invited two of their friends -- the beloved stand-up comedian Wendy Liebman and her brilliant producer, writer, director and now podcaster husband Jeffrey Sherman -- to "Naked Lunch." Just days prior, Jeffrey's uncle Richard M. Sherman -- half of the legendary Sherman Brothers songwriting team along with Jeff's late great father Robert B. Sherman -- passed away at age 95....

Cheers! Do NOT Curb Your Enthusiasm today as Phil & David welcome Phil's legendary buddy Ted Danson for a funny and inspiring conversation recorded live on June 5th at the Environmental Media Association's 2024 Impact Summit at Pendry West Hollywood. They discuss "Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson & Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)," the brand new podcast that officially starts on June 12...

Help Save The Planet and perhaps even our Podcast by enjoying this very sustainable entertaining and informative Green Naked Lunch. Next week, Phil & David will welcome the iconic actor and longtime environmentalist Ted Danson in a conversation recorded June 5th at the Environmental Media Association's Impact Summit. Hear lovingly recycled highlights of previous Impact Summit talks with Ed Begley,...

Phil and David welcome a comedian's comedian, the hilarious Andy Kindler to discuss his time with Phil playing the challenging part of "Andy" on "Everybody Loves Raymond," Andy's legendary "State of the Industry" addresses at the Montreal Comedy Festival, his "Thought Spiral" podcast with J. Elvis Weinstein, voicing the part Mort the Mortician on "Bob's Burgers," the joys and dangers of being a de...

Phil and David welcome their longtime podcast friend Alison Rosen ("Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend") who they both got to know back when they were all on "The Adam Carolla Show." They discuss Alison's book, "Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me): Fifth Anniversary Edition," her substack, her career path before, after and during her time doing the news for Adam, and how...

Order "What a Fool Believes", out now! Phil and David are thrilled to welcome not one but a dynamic duo of iconic friends -- legendary singer-songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Michael McDonald and comedian, actor, writer and author Paul Reiser who have co-written Michael's brilliant new book "What a Fool Believes: A Memoir" which is being released May 21, 2024 on Dey Street Books/HarperColl...

Phil and David welcome the witty veteran comedy writer, producer, actor, nepo baby and now fellow podcaster Jay Kogen to "Lunch." Jay -- whose credits include "Simpsons," "Frasier," "Malcolm in the Middle" and, yes, "Everybody Loves Raymond" -- discusses his life, career and his own wonderful new podcast, "Don't Be Alone With Jay Kogen" -- which has featured guests like Lisa Kudrow, Bryan Cranston...

Phil and David welcome David's longtime friend Curt Smith for Cold Pressed Juices from Kreation Organic and a free flowing conversation about life, music, The Eighties, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Alice Cooper, Arthur Janov, private school, family and fatherhood in this Mad World.  For more on Tears for Fears, go to https://tearsforfears.com. And even though Everybody Wants To Rule The World, to learn mor...

Phil and David welcome the great stand-up comic, Emmy Award-winning TV writer and veteran podcaster Greg Fitzsimmons to "Lunch" for a freewheeling conversation about comedy, marriage, podcasts -- basically, life. With compelling stories about interviewing Brian Wilson, advertising "boner pills" and writing for Ellen DeGeneres, among many more topics. Follow The Artist Sometimes Known as FitzDog he...

Phil and David absolutely LOVE guitar god and rock legend Peter Frampton -- Do You Feel Like We Do? Celebrating his recent induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, David explains how he first came to meet Peter and then work with Frampton on 2014's acclaimed Grammy Salute to The Beatles for which Peter played guitar. Peter tells Phil and David about how David Bowie -- his childhood friend and...

Phil & David Zoom on down that "Ventura Highway" on a "Horse With No Name" for a fascinating career-spanning conversation with Gerry Beckley & Dewey Bunnel of the beloved group America. Previous "Lunch" guest Jimmy Jam -- a lifelong America fan himself -- joins for the conversation, and John Stamos offers a loving episode introduction. For Record Store Day, April 20th, America is finally releasing...

It's another Naked Call In extravaganza as Phil and David answer YOUR listener questions and give the deep, thought provoking kind of answers you're looking for! Or maybe it's a little less serious and they discuss things like Steely Dan, the laws of attraction and positive people's effects on the world, Phil's upcoming tour (with a very exciting stop in Chicago), and the good and bad architecture...

To celebrate his brilliantly funny and profound one man show "Just For Us" coming to HBO this Saturday night at 10PM  and then streaming on MAX after that,  Phil and David are revisiting their wonderful "Lunch" with internationally touring comedian Alex Edelman whose acclaimed, brilliantly funny one man show, "Just For Us" opened off-Broadway in 2022 before premiering on Broadway in 2023; it was n...

Phil and David welcome -- with varying degrees of warmth -- the single most requested guest in "Naked Lunch" history -- Richard Rosenthal, Executive Producer of "Somebody Feed Phil" and Phil's actually brilliant younger brother.  Where's Richard? Finally, right here on "Naked Lunch," so that for once, Somebody Fed Richard! great sandwiches from https://lorenzocalifornia.com/.  To learn more about...

They may call it "Puppy Love," but really this episode is actually the second coming of Phil and David's fantastic conversation with Donny Osmond from his Las Vegas showroom. Some of Donny's greatest fans ask Donny, Phil & David questions, plus great stories about food, travel, Donny's experience being the first star to perform on "The Masked Singer,"  his thoughts on "The Book of Mormon'' and so...

Phil and David & the "Naked Lunch" podcast hit 100 episodes in winning style in Las Vegas with a special introduction by Carrie Underwood followed by a fantastic, funny & revealing conversation with the iconic Donny Osmond in front of a few hundred of his most loving fans in his Vegas showroom. Just as in his award-winning Vegas residency at https://www.caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas, Donny artfull...

To whet your appetites for our big 100th episode of "Naked Lunch" with our special guest Donny Osmond -- recorded live in his Las Vegas showroom and being released next week -- we've decided to Da Doo Re-Run one of our favorite episodes yet -- an amazing conversation with the extraordinary Shaun Cassidy. Shaun's enjoyed an enduring success story as a successful writer/producer in TV since his days...

Phil and David welcome one of their favorite comedians in the world to "Lunch" at Phil's house. This is a fun and funny discussion about Pete's career as a beloved stand-up comedian, writer, producer, actor, host and podcaster that takes a fascinating turn toward spirituality and so much more. Follow Pete at peteholmes.com and check out his podcast, "You Made It Weird." To learn more about buildin...

Phil and David are joined by the wonderful Lily Rosenthal -- Phil's lifelong daughter and now his co-author for a brand new children's picture book called "Just Try It! (A Phil & Lil Book)" with illustrations by New York Times bestselling author Luke Flowers. It's a book about a food-loving bad encouraging his picky eater daughter to just try something new. To learn more about the book, and to pur...

Phil and David welcome writer, reporter, broadcaster and friend Chris Connelly to "Naked Lunch." They discuss Chris's long, impressive and varied career, his very crucial role in David's career, and Phil, David and Chris's shared experiences working together on a number of high profile TV telethons starting with 2001's "American: A Tribute To Heroes." Chris also shares his story of not driving for...

Phil and David discuss The 66th Annual Grammy Awards, then take your excellent phone calls -- literally, from Melbourne, Florida to Melbourne, Australia -- about a wide range of topics. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices