Alison Rosen

Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

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A twice weekly podcast hosted by award-winning interviewer and everyone's new best friend Alison Rosen. Mondays are one-on-ones featuring surprisingly honest conversations that are equal parts silly, serious and revelatory. Thursdays are roundtable group shows. You will laugh, think, and feel less alone. (Unless you don't feel alone at all in which case, congrats! You've done it!) Support the show on Patreon. Sign up for a year and get two months free. Patreon.com/alisonrosen

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Episodes

The Almost Seduction of Matt, Plus Linens and Bisque 06.03.2014 1:18:06

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) talks about bisque versus soup, Chris's cooking, sharks, linens, name changes, not having the appropriate number of friends, hot older women and pee boners. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Lynette Carolla Returns 03.03.2014 1:25:35

Lynette Carolla makes a return appearance on Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about making a marriage work, drums, the 10th Avenue Podcast featuring conversations with fellow Bruce Springsteen fans, the new house, TV show trends, Natalia and Adam, Natalia and Olga, the Josh Gardner episode, For Crying Out Loud and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Spiders, Pizza, Assistant Jay 27.02.2014 1:09:22

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) minus Matt but plus Jay, talks about the barcycle, guitar lessons, dude manicures and pedicures, wedding rings, sore throats, retainers, regional dialects, spiders, pizza and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Mark Geragos 24.02.2014 1:20:15

Defense attorney Mark Geragos (Mistrial: An Inside Look at How the Criminal Justice System Works... and Sometimes Doesn't) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk the little known Robin Hood aspect of his practice, choosing law over religion, getting arrested at his bachelor party, Alison's wedding, why the legal system is rigged, the death penalty, anarchy, how he me...

Wedding Cake Flavor Poll, Gary's Favorite Emoji, Sleep Positions 20.02.2014 1:14:11

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) talks about wedding cake flavors, wedding registries, marathon lovemaking, Mark Geragos, The Lego Movie, Her, Chris's former weight, beds, pillows and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

David Wild 17.02.2014 1:36:15

Writer David Wild, hot on the heels of his Beatles Tribute and Grammy's successes, stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about how he got into journalism, Rolling Stone, writing for TV, Friends, respecting music to a fault, celebrity and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Matt's Hot Pottery Date, Gary's Facial and an Epiphany 13.02.2014 1:24:27

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) talks about facials, Adam changing the schedule, Woody Allen and Alison's epiphany, Matt's non-apology, Fondilering, Color Me Mine, when to text after meeting someone or going on a first date, Valentine's Day, caffeine and Mormons and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Josh Gardner 10.02.2014 1:14:43

Josh Gardner (AKA Deaf Frat Guy) stopped by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about escaping to Maine, his recent travels, frostbite, fatherhood, pimps, Gerhard Reinke's Wanderlust, meeting his wife, stardom and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Pancake Hands, Peeing On Stage, Woody Allen 06.02.2014 1:09:42

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) talks about short term carb memory, words Chris can no longer use, Puff the Magic Dragon, Woody Allen and Dylan Farrow, working retail, peeing on stage, pancake hands and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Paul Scheer 03.02.2014 1:18:21

Paul Scheer stopped by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about the shame he feels admitting he's from Long Island, working at Blockbuster, his cool comedy dad, his relationship with his parents, NYU, Chicago, falling in love, voiceover work, imminent fatherhood, his podcast How Did This Get Made and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

A Doodle Array, The Other Chris Laxamana, Celebs with Soft Handshakes 30.01.2014 1:16:24

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) talks about varieties of doodles, wedding planning stress, why Chris would be an awful bride, misunderstandings, whether Russell Brand or Leonardo Dicaprio has slept with more women, the other Chris Laxamana, Matt Crack, Quesaritos and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Jake and Amir 27.01.2014 1:38:47

Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld (CollegeHumor, JakeandAmir.com, If I Were You) stop by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about doling out advice on their new podcast If I Were You, how they met, working for College Humor, web videos, relationships, being disconnected from your feelings, their new TBS pilot produced by Ed Helms, relocating to Los Angeles and so much more...

Popsicle Update, Punchability, Microwaves 23.01.2014 1:13:33

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) discuss an exciting popsicle update, smoothies, positive reinforcement, cheating, cold feet, ratchet microwaves and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Pete Holmes Returns 20.01.2014 1:38:20

Pete Holmes, who was the first guest ever on Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend returns to talk about getting the news The Pete Holmes Show will be renewed, corporate gigs in Arizona, swearing on TV, rejecting certain jackets, fashion, orange pants, Conan, flirting, old man jobs, "wash my damn towels," surfing, relationships, STDs, sex, monogamy, You Made It Weird and so much more. We also did a...

Cold Feet, Popsicles, The Mighty Ducks 16.01.2014 1:16:49

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) discuss Alison's wedding freakout, Jenna's super long trek, Gary's holiday, head scabs, popsicles, The Mighty Ducks and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Mike Dawson 13.01.2014 1:20:14

Mike Dawson (Adam Carolla Show announcer and engineer) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about his childhood, his early fascination with radio, sickness, his new years resolution to not be a dick, how he started working with Adam Carolla, negotiating, web sites, weddings, his new podcast (Front of House Pod), farting and so much more. We also did a round of Just...

Hillicopters, Badass Chris, Cheerio Breath 09.01.2014 1:00:07

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) discuss Alison's ice skating confession/betrayal, Matt's helicopter disaster, Chris's surreal street fight, motion sickness, grocery stores, Cheerio breath and a sweet video sent in by the father of a fan. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Jen Kirkman 06.01.2014 1:28:56

Jen Kirkman (Chelsea Lately) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about her book, I Can Barely Take Care of Myself (Tales from a Happy Life Without Kids), dentists, veneers, hiatus, her marriage and divorce, Chelsea Handler, twitter, roller coasters,The Day After, her podcast I Seem Fun, style, wills, her parents and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or...

New Year's Resolutions, Fruit Cake, Welcome to 2014 02.01.2014 30:35

Last show of the year! The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler,Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) discuss their New Year's resolutions and Alison puts her foot in her mouth. See you in 2014!

Special Thursday on Monday episode! 30.12.2013 27:16

Special Thursday on Monday group episode! The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) discuss their New Year's plans, vacations, Chris's roommate and more. It was delightful and this description isn't doing it justice. Hi!

Chris's Gambling, Christmas Plans, Weird Stuff in Your Cart 26.12.2013 58:43

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) discuss discovering items in your Amazon cart THAT YOU DIDN'T PUT THERE, snooping, Christmas plans, Chris's gambling, Beyonce and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Adam Ray 23.12.2013 1:36:58

Adam Ray (About Last Night podcast) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about his recent awful haircut, bummer couples, growing up in Seattle, working at Universal Studios, his parents getting divorced, dragons and so much more. We also did a round of HGFY and Just Me Or Everyone

Ice Skating, Field Trips and Adam's Pep Talk 19.12.2013 56:34

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) discuss carbs, ice skating, Gary's hockey revelation, potential field trips, Adam's pep talk, working a room and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Kurt Braunohler 16.12.2013 1:22:03

Kurt Braunohler stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about SPF, comedy, pitching shows, relationships, Kristin Schaal, the three month fuck-a-thon, Lauren Cook, mopeds, family, his podcast The K Ohle and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone

Update on Chris's Awful Neighbor, Plastic Spoon Mouth, Human Spam 12.12.2013 1:00:14

The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith and Jenna Kim Jones) discuss an update regarding Chris's awful neighbor then talk about Chris's "thing," how to be assertive, more shower talk, plastic spoon mouth and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone