Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

Podcaster and TV writer Elizabeth Laime (A Million Little Things, Totally Laime!) is back and we had so much we needed to catch up about. We talked about her return to podcasting with Nobody's Listening, Right? and The One Sure Thing , pubic grooming, lasers, parenthood, embarrassing family names for private parts, her path to becoming a TV writer, grief, difficult discussions with your kids and s...

You guys, Peter Madrigal of Vanderpump Rules and Rob Shulte of Vanderpump Robs were scheduled on this group episode of my show BEFORE the crazy VPR news (#scandoval) broke which really worked out well for me and if you don't know what we're talking about, don't worry, we break it down for those unfamiliar. Also joining us is Robin Shorr and she brought two pages of notes. Tony Thaxton is here and...

Florist-to-the-stars Tiffany Gabrus joins us to talk about her decision to change careers (she's a former entertainment executive), meeting her husband Jon Gabrus , being the oldest of three, flower design, creating pieces for Lady Gaga and Harry Styles, marketing, old Hollywood glam, mascara, eyeliner, favorite and least favorite colors, what she'd design for Tony, working with chicken wire and s...

Lizzy Cooperman is back and her life has taken quite an interesting turn of late thanks to her new and unexpected job. Plus she read my tarot cards! Goodbye Daniel, hello rewarding creative pursuits! Robin Shorr is here and she knows all about Lizzy's new place of employment. And Tony is doing his best to hang with the ladies. Plus I'm considering switching from coffee to energy drinks which might...

Daniel and I practically swam from the house to studio, battling the elements, to bring you this show. We talk about regional mispronunciations, attempts to "get" opera, whether I truly drink coffee too loudly as was alleged recently, Daniel's refusal to yawn more quietly, unthreatening school mascots, in-office teeth whitening, the IPL laser thingie I just did, Daniel's childhood Swatch collectio...

RJ City has returned and I need to talk about something I overheard when he used the guest bathroom at my house last month. Also he refuses to tell me the plot of a movie I'm not going to watch. Ken Reid is also here and he was once slapped because a parrot wolf-whistled and he got blamed. Plus Daniel and I are barely functioning because our son, who is having a birthday, no longer sleeps. Is it b...

Cole Imperi is a thanatologist which means she studies death, dying, loss and grief. Friend of the show and frequent guest Alie Ward recommended her some time ago when I was looking to talk to someone about loss in 2020. We finally made it happen—in person, no less—since Cole now lives in Los Angeles. Also, she brought bread and butter! And she made the butter herself while hanging out with Alie W...

Robin Shorr and Joel Stein join Tony Thaxton and me to discuss cults, cultiness, Robin's close call, the celebrity Robin has been working out next to who apparently "drips sex," the way Facts of Life affected Joel Stein's virginity, losing friendships over email mishaps, how seriously the Super Bowl players take the whole thing, the halftime show, Valentine's Day, Andy Cohen and more. We also did...

Pro wrestler Dalton Castle has been a guest on the Thursday group version of my show numerous times but I felt like I needed a one-on-on-plus-Tony to really get to the core of what makes him the enviable weirdo he is. We talked about Punxsatawney Phil, worrying, how he maintains a positive outlook even when things are going awry, head shops, Jimmy Pardo, growing up in Rochester with three siblings...

Jenna Kim Jones and #AL are here to talk about sugar sausage, Tony's new glasses and the new personality he seems to have to accompany them, when people around you suddenly change and it's threatening, the stylist who ruined my childhood, a certain merit badge, prepping, the RV, black and white cookies, celebrity cruises, riding bikes in the city, Jenna's hair routine, Michael Vick, homeschool, ro...

Sarah Edmondson (HBO's The Vow, A Little But Culty , Scarred ) joins the show to talk about her experience escaping the NXIVM cult, her feelings speaking at the screening of the season two finale, realizing she'd been misled about what her brand (yes, she was branded) represented, her reactions to Keith Raniere, her thoughts on the loyalists (her husband and ALBC cohost Anthony "Nippy" Ames makes...

Mike Hanford, Tim Kalpakis and Jeff Dutton of The Sloppy Boys and The Birthday Boys are here in person and we are getting to the bottom of words and phrases we can't stand. We're also talking about how Jeff cleans his feet before bed, dogs in the bed, how they all chose their bedrooms when they roomed together, water, the live show I attended, baths, robes, Manders and so much more. Plus a round o...

Comedian, writer, actor, musician and podcaster Matt Lieb (Pod Yourself a Gun, Frotcast, Good Mythical Morning) joins the show to talk about the miniseries Fresno, Pan-Asian buffets, the timeline of his recent marriage and brand new baby, doulas, good and bad books to read to prepare for childbirth, being 13 years sober, being addicted to heroin, having a seizure, literally hitting rock bottom, sh...

Bridget Todd makes her Thursday show debut (she was a previous guest on a Monday show) and now I want to do hallucinogens and move to Portugal. Andrew Hunt is back and he did not try to steal a date's personal info but he once drew a completely straight line in high school freehand! Also he loves to move which is insane. I'm so discombobulated I'm acting professional and an embarrassing story of w...

Daniel and I have reconvened after the chaos of last week to talk about graduation tassels and a ridiculous mortar board debacle, an outrageous school meeting Daniel attended, a series of Hey Go F*ck Yourselves, whether I'm on the fast track to becoming a furry and more. Plus we took your calls and you're all killing it with the name sandwich! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/...

RJ City is here in the flesh and he has choice words for both Daniel and me. Renee Colvert makes her triumphant return and I've found an amazing photo of her from her jukebox musical days that we need to discuss. Tony has my back and then doesn't and it's basically hunger games. Plus Deleted Tweets, Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Che...

Pro-wrestler, actor and talk show host RJ City ( AEW's Hey! (EW ) ) is in town and in studio. He gives me an inordinate amount of sh*t for the previous night's debacle, maligns otters, tries to drive a wedge between Tony and me, and refuses to accept that I "get" wrestling now. We also talk about aliases, arachnophobia, attending a "happening" drama school, Kaye Ballard, sex, threesomes, protein b...

Jackie Johnson is here and once again her fruit has been stolen! And not just any fruit but sentimental fruit! Caroline Moss is here and happens to know a ton about the rules surrounding helping yourself to your neighbor's bounty. Plus she and Tony Thaxton share a pair of pants. We compare notes about New Year's Eve and also discuss the sorry state of my eyes. Plus predictive text, astronomical ho...

Am I taking the easy way out by doing these episode with Daniel or is this what the people demand? Also why do you look a non-gift horse in the mouth? Plus your calls, celebrities' less attractive siblings, why my coat is a giant middle finger to Marie Kondo, whether any robe is acceptable to Daniel, more love for the Quantz Method of sweater hanging, setting your phone to dark mode, a zippy discu...

Happy New Year! I lost my voice and had to cancel a couple recordings! After a lengthy discussion with Daniel at the top, we head back to 2015 for The Al Quiz episode! Original description: The man who calls himself  Allan Moss  is a mystery to us all. On this episode  Alison ,  Greg Heller ,  Daniel Quantz ,  Jenna Kim Jones ,  Jeff Fox  and special return guest  Jordan Morris compete to see who...

Daniel and I are back together for another episode wherein we take your calls and discuss our resolutions going into the new year. We also talk about memorable New Year's Eves and which years, exactly, I was an after school special. Plus Daniel's Kewl Beanz and more. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alis...

With all the nog talk lately I wanted to revisit one of my favorite episodes with one of my favorite guest combos. Original description: A rare Thursday show treat! Paul Rust and Michael Cassady are here on the eve of their new Don't Stop Or We'll Die release  Diamond Skies Over Western Dreams . Tone Zone Thaxton played drums on it so it's like we have a whole band in the studio. What do you do wh...

After an explanation and a brief chat with Daniel to see what he remembers, we are going back to March of 2014 for Daniel's very first appearance on the show. Original description: Daniel Quantz (Alison's brand  new husband)  stops by this episode of  Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend  to set the record straight on a few things and talk about how he and Alison met. We also did a round of Just M...

Jordan Morris is here and he's anti-egg. He claims he isn't but I know better. There are more winged creatures in my studio and Daniel's here to save the day. How are we all feeling as we barrel into Christmas? Plus I'm considering adding a robe to the pandemic uniform I'm still rocking and I experience a nap that's also a personal low. Plus iconic infomercials and important B.O. talk! Products I...

Can you believe actor, comic, writer and podcast host Brian Posehn has never been on my show? I can't either. We finally caught up to talk about his new special Posehna Non Grata, having an extreme growth spurt when he was 18, egg nog, starting standup, sitcom sets that were welcoming vs ones that weren't, his experience with the late Kirstie Alley, Mr. Show, his two dogs, new music, fatherhood an...