Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

Stephanie Wittels Wachs, sister of beloved comedy writer Harris Wittels (Parks and Recreation, Humblebrag ) stops by the show to talk about Everything is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss ; writing the book in real time; the grief process; the manic investigative phase; feeling liberated by the realization that nothing means anything; loving an addict; an...

I'm recovering from surgery (the surgery discussed on the podcast) and a little too out of it to write a good summary but there was #GalChat involving Alie Ward's cleansing conditioner, a discussion of Emma Gonzalez, Alison's adventures in advocating for herself, an overflowing wicker basket, bill pay chat which David Huntsberger was not into, honey, worm hollering, laser printers and more. Plus a...

John Roderick ( The Long Winters , Roderick on the Line , Omnibus ) and Benjamin Harrison ( The Greatest Generation ) stop by to talk about Friendly Fire —the podcast on which they discuss war movies with their pal Adam Pranica—how they met, growing up with military parents, John's political career, the advent of a psychological understanding of PTSD, John's romantic entanglements, parenthood, Nan...

Inspired by Alie Ward's reunion talk on the last episode, Alison shares her own very recent reunion of a Sklar and his computer. This prompts a discussion of computer bags versus backpacks versus briefcases. Alison is having surgery soon and she's anxious. How do you advocate for yourself in a medical setting? David believes in presenting a united front. Plus the difference between being assertive...

The Sklar Brothers return to the show to talk about their new documentary Poop Talk for which they interviewed a number of comedians and experts. They did not interview Alison even though she has so much to say about poop and one feels this is a grave oversight. (She's been promised a spot in Poop Talk Number Two.) We also talk about parenting, Randy's surprising knowledge of Jennifer Aniston's lo...

Alie Ward successfully reunited a drone with its owner which turns out to be just one of many reunions she's orchestrated. Daniel is drinking a tall pint of wine and puts his foot in his mouth. Alison thinks her doctor is having an affair and also she uses the phrase "tip your mitt" which apparently no one is familiar with. Plus details about her upcoming book! David attempts a volleyball reunion....

Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal ( Somebody Feed Phil, I'll Have What Phil's Having) stops by to talk about the new season of his food and travel show, great theme songs, working with Netflix, persistence, fulfilling the promise he made to himself as a child, meditation, umami, quitting, unsettling things he's eaten, working with comics versus working with chefs, anxiety and so much...

Daniel watched the Superbowl and Daniel yelled things at the screen and Alison wants to know how he knew what to yell. Good thing Wendy with her extensive knowledge of sports and specifically Philly sports chants is here to explain. Wendy's been holding a grudge since grade school and now Alison is worried Wendy will hold a grudge against her after a mean segue. Plus a basic woman doll, herder, Ve...

Ray Oldhafer returns to the show to talk about construction, being fired from Ace on the House, therapy, his love of baths, Bill Pullman's oranges, sloshing sounds, his new podcast Do Tell Ray , Jimmy Kimmel, fighting and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.   Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYN...

Alison and Daniel put an offer on a house and now Alison is second guessing everything. Alie Ward is here and her hair is causing green screen problems so she allowed the patriarchy to straighten her hair. Daniel has a message for the people who were offended with his dismissal of English crime dramas set in the countryside. Plus lettuce talk, Nibbles-proofing the house, dating stories, a round of...

Comedian, director, and dog-groomer-to-the-stars Jess Rona joins the show to talk about her new book Jess Rona's Groomed , how she got into dog grooming, the instagram account that started it all , her "crazy raver" phase, having "a mouth" on her, music, ska, Rachel Bloom, Andy Garcia, Tegan and Sarah, meeting her husband, meditation, waiting tables, new agey stuff and so much more. We also did a...

Throwing a party feels like a minefield for Alison. David Huntsberger was snubbed by a well known celeb and Jeff Fox guessed who it was! Lizzie Molyneux ( Bob's Burgers ) is here to talk about lunch and crime. Daniel is wrong about British crime dramas. Plus games of emotional chicken, water, dog knickers, small waves, snack chat with treats from Germany and so much more. Plus a round of Just Me O...

Special STEREO release! Janeane Garofalo and Matt Nathanson join me onstage live from the Gateway Theatre in San Francisco! Chatting! Tap Dancing! Music! AND MORE!   Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF Legacy Shirt!  and the HGFY ringtone! Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

We're back from Sketchfest and Alison can't stop talking about it. Jeff packed light to accommodate audio equipment so he had to perform his previously-unknown-to-us hair routine on the fly. Wendy Molyneux's got plans for the afterlife. David Huntsberger may or may not have gotten tiny hair extensions. Alison's relationship with grocery stores is unsettling to Daniel. Plus a round of Just Me Or Ev...

Twelve-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin stops by the show to talk about the life of a competitive swimmer, headless chickens, vacuuming a vacuum, falling asleep in class, her upcoming cookbook, learning all about wine for her wine label Gaderian Wines , how she met her husband, cold water, waiting, drug tests, getting in the right mindframe for competition, Dancing with the Stars and so much...

Alie Ward is back! Alison's making a snack in the middle of the night but don't worry, it's "approved." Daniel invented cowboy shirts. Alie Ward has a name for the feeling you get when you try to imagine living forever. Alison reveals way more than she intended about her weird sleeping and eating patterns. Plus seven hour plays , Emilia Clarke , 90s clothing, cold soup and so much more. And we did...

Married couple Kurt Braunohler  ( The Big Sick , Lady Dynamite) and Lauren Cook  (Floaters, Radio Picture Show) stop by to talk about Wedlock (the podcast and live show they host exploring various aspects of relationships), how parenthood has affected each of their identities, being an only child, being raised by single mothers, the specifics of recording a podcast segment at a nudist colony, tant...

It's the first Thursday show of 2018 and Alison has news about Sketchfest and her teeth. Also her eyelids. Demi's joined the fledgling business that is Dave's Dives and Dan's Vans. Daniel is trying to be less cynical. Alison is drinking water. Jeff surfed. Dave has some questions about playing a state fair. Plus Just Me Or Everyone!   Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You p...

Jake Weisman stops by to talk about his new Comedy Central show Corporate which he describes as a cross between American Psycho and Office Space . We also talk about existence, death, apologies, anxiety, his Twitter persona, privilege, a personal experience with wage disparity, seltzer nose, Greg Heller, talking on the phone, The Rules and so much more. Plus we took your questions and did a round...

This "lost," never-previously-aired episode was recorded live at Bumbershoot in late 2015 and features Mike Lawrence , Hutch Harris (The Thermals) and Rachel Ratner (Wimps). Trapp Dog flew out from New York to play the jingles live! I love everyone on this show. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF Legacy Shirt!  and the HGFY ringtone! Tr...

Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays! Hope you enjoy this replay of my Tiffany Haddish episode with a brand new beginning.  Come see me at Sketch Fest!   And buy Tiffany's book! I first met comedian and actress  Tiffany Haddish  ( Keanu ,  The Carmichael Show ) when we both appeared on  a radio show  and ever since then I've hoped to have her on  ARIYNBF . I'd heard bits and pieces of her story and got t...

Alison discovers a disturbing mark on her hand. Special guest Beth Hoyt joins us but leaves her poison oak at home. Beth and David have possibly formed a business together. Daniel is now Philip. Plus a surprising debate about the word amphitheater, a defense of Keanu Reeves , iTunes Comments of the Week good and bad, Just Me Or Everyone, January zero and so much more.  Check us out on Patreon: htt...

  Kristen Carney ( Mentally Ch(ill) , Ask Women ) stops by the show to talk about hosting a podcast exploring mental health issues, the suicide of her cohost Stevie Ryan, growing up in Utica, being bullied for a number of years, getting into comedy via advertising, cutting her own hair, makeup, Christmas tree styles and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.   Check us out on Pa...

Wendy Molyneux wishes she could monetize the thing she's best at—word scrambles. Alison has an update about the guy known for saying, "You look like you've been chowin' box, man." David Huntsberger's inquiring about a circling car. Daniel wore a lot of neon as a kid. Alison's concerned her voice is too sing-songy. Plus panic sweats, coughing attacks, The Gal Brothers, Nibbles, eating your own, the...

Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers, who along with Michael Showalter created the hit TBS show Search Party,  stop by to talk about the show's unique tone, how it changes from season 1 to season 2, taking a class from Michael Showalter at NYU and what kind of professor he was, the lost episode they've never publicly discussed, challenges in the writing process, childhood trauma, embarrassing mom...