Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

Joe Kwaczala and Brandie Posey are here to discuss Smith Island, Cornhole, the squishy prison that is my life, collections, reasons to make something artistically, cat chat, contact lenses, Hamilton, Britney Spears and so much more including JMOE, HGFY, our favorite words and snack chat with PB&J M&Ms! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe...

We recap the rest of our trip and I discuss a debate I've been having for years regarding an infamous relative. Plus I made a grave mistake when we took a ukulele lesson and I tried a new viral way to go to the bathroom while wearing a bathing suit. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:  http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podca...

For Tony's Picks number five, Tony has brought together a real A team of podcasting! We have legend Paul F. Tompkins who once heard a man tell a story about eating a cigarette to which we all have so many questions. Namely: okay so probably not the filter but did he eat the paper? And then Todd Cooper is here, the only repeat Tony's Picks guest! I'm debuting a new rhetorical style that I need feed...

I've decided the problem with my entire life is I'm too green and amateurish and probably should have gotten a communications degree at Emerson. Can I just make up for it by watching videos on YouTube? We recount our lengthy travel day and Daniel's given up caffeine. Also he potentially cheated on me with me. We overheard an INSANE conversation at the lounge and I'm having epiphanies left and righ...

Mel Stephens and Jordan Morris are here to discuss Mel's new special, Sparkles, the secret "pizza club" she worked at, Quacks of Quendlinburg, Jordan's new car, a romantic dealership encounter, liminal spaces, clip farms, IVF and more. Plus we did a round of JMOE, HGFY and our new words segment with a twist! Check out Beducated and take the quiz here: https://beduc.at/pd2626-alisonrosen Get yourse...

S.E Cupp—writer, CNN contributor, author and host of Off The Cupp with S.E. Cupp —returns to the show to talk about her upcoming book, the "nervous breakdown" that led to the book, realizing she experienced anxiety her whole life, motherhood, giving up caffeine, living in a caffeinist world, her feelings about the Republican party, skincare, bathing and so much more. Plus we did a round of JMOE, H...

Jon Glover and Marisa Pinson of On Brand with Jon and Marisa join us and we find out that what Jon describes as shoplifting is really burglary. We also discuss his personal leaf blower, ice capades, magazines, the woman I worked with who was "allergic to sleeves," And Just Like That, Daniel's scent accident, yogurt shops, America's Next Food Network Star and more. Plus we did a round of JMOE, HGFY...

Is this the worst episode we've ever put out? It might be the crankiest but that's all about to end because we're both turning over new leaves. But before we turn over these leaves, we need to vent. Plus we did a round of JMOE, HGFY and  Podcast Pals Product Picks . Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:  http://alisonrosen.s...

Today is a real's Tony's Picks of an episode. Joining us are Dave Lyons and Brian Diaz, two of Tony's good friends. We discuss class rings, quitting smoking, my vocal cords, my search for a comfortable reading spot, Tony's UK tour, a surprise snubbing and more. Plus words, JMOE, HGFY and a UK Snack Chat!   Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscr...

Dr. Ben Paul, the double board certified plastic surgeon I trusted WITH MY FACE in March is here to talk about trends in plastic surgery and aesthetics, what drew him to this field, fat grafting advancements, how he knows a patient is a good candidate for surgery, realistic and unrealistic expectations, the challenges of rhinoplasty, identity preservation, anesthesia decisions and more. We also di...

Renee Colvert is back! Back on the show and back in So Cal after a very transformative four and a half months in Colorado. We talk about why she came back, what she learned back home, grief, psilocybin, wedding weather, Uber ratings and more Sniff Chat. Plus JMOE, HGFY and our favorite words! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Subs...

CW: emotional abuse, self harm, coercive control Comedian and writer April Richardson was last on the show in 2016. Since then she fell in love, got married and moved to England. But things with her new husband quickly changed. For a long time time she was absent on social media—to the point her followers were direct messaging her to see if she was okay—but recently she surfaced to announce she'd...

Ben Gleib is here shortly before the launch of his new late night YouTube show. We discuss this, his experience on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, a coffee debacle involving his neighbor's wall, Henry Horse, his Basian girlfriend, my son's water preferences, favorite words, The Real Wedding Crashers and so much more. Plus we did a round of JMOE, HGFY and favorite words! Get yourself some new ARI...

Daniel and I are fresh from a Sephora exploration but first we need to talk about the studio funk, high trust societies, last week's video fail, the gala I attended, more favorite words, people that offer to help and then act put out, car pool cows and so much more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:  http://alisonrosen.s...

Emily Fleming and Jeff Fox join Daniel and me to talk about Emily's new venture, caboodles, chin hairs, ADHD and how it's represented online, our Ren Faire experience, nu metal, buy nothing groups, relationships, sniff chat, our favorite words and more! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:  http://alisonrosen.substack.com P...

Daniel needs to take Elliot to a school event and he is not feeling excited about it. I'm a little under the weather but I'm rallying. Owen's social life is blooming, sort of, and I'm still upset about the way my parents handled a certain thing. Plus we visited The Scent Bar and I can still smell it! Plus we did a round of JMOE, HGFY and  Podcast Pals Product Picks . Get yourself some new ARIYNBF...

Dave Lyons and Brandie Posey are here to talk us through avoiding a DUI, working at a piss clinic, hosting karaoke nights and more. Also Daniel and I have a shameful confession regarding Porto's and Dave got a new desk but it's not just any desk! Plus, we do a new segment where we talk about our favorite words! Plus we did a round of JMOE, HGFY and our new favorite words segment. Get yourself some...

Daniel accuses me of being half a Karen which does nothing for my general state of crankiness. Am I really going to war with a pharmacy? Also I take my blood pressure on air. Who am I becoming? We also discuss Lena Dunham, Andor, Owen's new little kid impression, sniff chat and more! And Owen appears! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe t...

Between Tony's laptop saga and Peter getting into the probiotics, this episode almost didn't happen. Jeff Drake is exploiting our vulnerability and Brooke Dillman is siding with me because of the Girl Code. We discuss destination weddings, how Jeff and Wendy met, mistakes on alternative weekly covers, Tony's Letterman tickets, cigarettes making a comeback, cows (specifically what they are), baby t...

Girls  showrunner, writer and director  Jenni Konner  ( Girls ) stops by the show to talk about the final season of  Girls , being the "Mrs. Garrett of  Girls ," growing up a "fast kid" in Los Angeles, boarding school, her relationship with Lena Dunham, advice from Judd Apatow, working with her ex on  Lenny Letter , protest marches, the power of speaking out, her career path, trolls, nudity, the n...

Todd Cooper is back and we're getting to the bottom of why the term tinned fish bugs me and why Daniel is all about it. We also recount our harrowing weekend ER trip, Daniel's fragrances, Todd's anger, Tony's shows, Feliz Navipod and so much more. Plus we did a round of JMOE, HGFY and  Podcast Pals Product Picks . Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com...

We really get to the bottom of Daniel's bean regimen on this episode. Plus we talk about how he can't have fun, whether we're raising our kids to be independent enough, Lena Dunham, endometriosis, self-tanner, a six-week face update and more! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:  http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz...

Jackie Kashian joins Tony and me and briefly Daniel to discuss Tony and my ongoing drop feud, Jackie's twenty year Dork Forest anniversary, shirtless Iggy Pop, Dennis Quaid, passions and hobbies, my new shower technique, Tipper stickers and more! Plus we did a round of JMOE, HGFY and  Podcast Pals Product Picks . Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/...

Daniel and I are talking about idioms when I receive a text from my son's teacher which is awful but also hilarious and probably my fault. Also I witnessed a woman named Cookie at the doctor's office and now I want to bring her energy into my life. Daniel's batteries are running out but he has a new career venture and we're trying to not go to the Renaissance Faire.   Get yourself some new ARIYNBF...

Brooke Dillman and first-timer Brian Gattas join Tony, Daniel and me to talk about the dazzle of zebras Brooke saw, Brooke's amazing performance as friend-of-the-show Jeff Drake, how Gattas knows everyone, Tony's harrowing Coachella weekend, S'Mores, bunk bed dangers, The Olympics, a fish update and more. Plus we did a round of JMOE, HGFY and  Podcast Pals Product Picks . Get yourself some new ARI...