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

Author

Alison Rosen

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

alisonrosen.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Jackie's Grifted Gift, Alison's Party Blunder, Gwen Stefani's Yum Yum 07.11.2024

Jackie Johnson who not only has a new hair color but has gone viral on Tik Tok THREE TIMES, HONEY is here to discuss a gift grift, how her son felt about her Halloween costume, a Gwen Stefani clip that lives rent free in my mind, getting it the holiday spirit, a giant holiday party faux pas and so much more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and  Podcast Pals Product Picks.   Get yourself...

Mario Adrion 04.11.2024

Comic and retired model Mario Adrion joins the show to talk about how strange it is that he's a model-turned-comic, the small town in Germany where he grew up, why he quit modeling, how he got into standup, the documentary that made him want to move to Canada, Burning Man, getting circumsized at 19, German healthcare, meeting his wife, intrusive thoughts and so much more. We also did a round of Ju...

Lizzy Cooperman's Tinned Fish, Jeff's Insatiable Thirst, Alison's Nose Tickle Escalation (Happy Halloween!) 31.10.2024

Lizzy Cooperman is here to report from deep within the world of tinned fish. Jeff Fox is also here, sipping water in Lizzy's periphery. I attempted to treat a skin thing myself and made it worse and Daniel has some questions about clowning. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and  Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.co...

Daniel and Alison (Your Calls and A Number of Celebrities) 28.10.2024

A rare Sunday recording finds Daniel explaining why I shouldn't feel encouraged by a friend's encouraging phrase. We also recount a recent infestation and take a male name poll. Plus tidying, the election, your calls, an excellent JMOE, a number of celebrities and more! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:  http://alisonros...

Tony's Big News, Stiff Fingers, A Night of Puppy Drama 24.10.2024

Petey ate a grape and it was quite an ordeal. Tony has some personal news. Renee Colvert is here and thankfully she has Louise Hay's book on her phone so we can cure all of our ailments by changing our thoughts. Virtual Daniel is in the house and then actual Daniel joins. I need to know if anyone else's fingers gets stuck in a position and we revisit musicals. Plus Reese's varieties, Dolly Parton,...

Daniel and Alison (Daniel's List and Alison's Marital Win) 21.10.2024

It's earthquake weather but what does that mean? I recall a puppet show I attended in a quarry and then I apologize to Daniel if you can believe it. We discuss Daniel's crush on Ally Sheedy among others and then listen to a call confirming Daniel's worst fears about mansions. Plus a stellar marital win. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe...

Daniel and Alison (Daniel's List and Alison's Marital Win) 21.10.2024

It's earthquake weather but what does that mean? I recall a puppet show I attended in a quarry and then I apologize to Daniel if you can believe it. We discuss Daniel's crush on Ally Sheedy among others and then listen to a call confirming Daniel's worst fears about mansions. Plus a stellar marital win. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe...

Greg's Non-Ska Hat, Jordan's Lymph Nodes, Alison's Famous Zucchini Bread 17.10.2024

Greg Heller is here and he's NOT wearing a ska hat. Jordan Morris is also here and he almost held all the cards! I ordered zucchini bread at a restaurant and Greg has a Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze for us. Plus magic erasers, drunk posts, upper decking and so much more including Just ME OR Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.f...

Daniel and Alison (Midlife Friendships, Call Her Daddy Reactions) 14.10.2024

I listened to Kamala Harris's episode of Call Her Daddy and I have some things to say. I also listened to Megyn Kelly's episode about it. Who am I right now? Daniel and I talk about challenges with being social. Plus vulnerability, USC song girls, a college quest I'm on, marketing, Hallmark stories, family traditions and more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.f...

Sweet Valley High, Religious Trauma, Yelling at Cops (with Greg and Holly!) 10.10.2024

Greg Hess and Holly Laurent are here for the first time to talk about religious trauma, Greg wanting to yell at a cop, marriage counseling, Daniel storming out, Father John Misty, therapy, Gallagher, Presbos, names, Michigan, phrases that get stuck in your head and so much more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  h...

Daniel and Alison (Your Calls and a Buried Rug) 07.10.2024

I got sucked into the viral buried rug story which I need to share with Daniel. Also I saw a curious trio of people at the dermatologist's office and I need to know their relationship. Daniel and I have reached a laundry agreement, or have we, and Daniel has a phobia of empty houses. Plus your calls and cadaver dogs. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall....

RJ's Nickname, Dalton's Injury, Roly-Polys 03.10.2024

RJ City and Dalton Castle are back! RJ recently learned about a nickname the school librarians had for him and he has mixed feelings. Is it Tall Poppy syndrome? He doesn't garden. Also he has a trading card! Dalton does not have a trading card which we think is criminal. Speaking of, apparently Renee Paquette carries a knife? Dalton had a big fishing incident and also he painted his desk. We also...

Daniel and Alison (Your Calls and Dense Bean Salads) 30.09.2024

It's rare that I open the show with a HGFY but I'm angry! Also I need to talk about dense bean salads, which also make me angry. Apparently Daniel could have been an architect and I can't remember the name of the doctor who makes house calls. Plus we take your calls and Elliot is asking questions I don't want to answer. And Greg and Jeff came back! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https...

Greg Heller Returns, Canadian Candy Snack Chat, How To Stay Young 26.09.2024

Greg Heller and Jeff Fox are here and it's as delightful as you would imagine! Greg Heller has spawned another child since we last saw him. But he's bowed out of the baby name arms race. Daniel is once more trying supplements tested on rats and Greg has some earnest thoughts on staying young. Jeff Fox finds freedom in saying no. Plus RSVP etiquette, bounce houses, Greg's child being a tiny Greg, l...

Daniel and Alison (Your Calls and The Production Meeting) 23.09.2024

Daniel has requested a production meeting and I've taken some notes on his notes. I want to know if there's such a thing as a victimless crime. We have breaking pharmacy news and I'm back to fighting online. We have a TWOTT update and we take your calls. Plus we get into a fight at the end and Daniel leaves early! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com...

Valley of Fatigue, God's Gang, Alicent's Bungee Cord 19.09.2024

Is my name Alison or Alicent? I've... never wondered before. Rob Kutner is here to talk about carcissism, God's Gang, manly book clubs, cooking and more. Daniel brings up the Oh God movies and I have some things to say. Plus we remember the valley of fatigue commercials and we all need to tell a lot of people to GFY. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and  Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get y...

Daniel and Alison (Daniel Was Wrong and Golden Slippers!) 16.09.2024

Daniel doesn't look at my social media which leads me to believe he doesn't see me, hear me, watch me, get me, etc. Also each of us wants to throw the other's phone into traffic. We discuss my latest column about c-words, babysitters, an email I received about Daniel, massive balls, an important update about the microwave situation, golden slippers and more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch her...

Knife in Alison's Drawer, The Built Environment, Forgotten Sprouts! 12.09.2024

Rob Schulte is in town for a special engagement! Daniel has too much shame. We're dealing with a microwave situation and I am working on a new theory about doctors. And an old theory about architects. Rob educates us about production schedules and deranged DMs from Jax. Plus Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, right or repair, alfalfa sprouts (where have they been?) and more. Plus we did a round of Just Me...

Daniel and Alison (News Jingle Showdown and Daniel's Velcro) 09.09.2024

Is there a compendium of stores that let you return something but don't require you to actually return the item because I'm into it. Also Daniel's learning how to cut hair! Strep throat has hit our house and you know old people just talk non-stop about ailments? I am beginning to see how it happens. I have some harsh words for my mosquito listeners and Daniel is reclaiming the American Flag. Plus...

Horny Origins, Pet Insurance, Disliking People In Your Life 05.09.2024

Todd Cooper is here and Tony wants us to know his birthday just happened. I never know when Labor Day is and also I need to discuss organizational systems for keeping track of auto junk. Todd is all about Chat GPT and Daniel is wary but not sure why. Well, he's wary of letting our kids use it. Do we need to treat robots with respect? I need to talk about insurance (sexy!) and there's more Japan ta...

Banana Rats and Flat Earthers 02.09.2024

I ordered a fancy coffee drink for the first time in many years and I need to talk about it. Also we talk about peer pressure, turning over a new leaf, vets, animal husbandry, the Ten Commandments (again), flat earthers and we hear from a listener stationed in Guantanamo.   Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:  http://aliso...

Nice and Mean Nurses, Existential French Dogs, The Ten Commandments 29.08.2024

Todd Cooper and Niccole Thurman are here for a discussion that is free ranging and deep! We discuss a French actor's dying wish to take his dog with him, the ethics of pets, the Bible, mean nurses and nice nurses, rejection, people pleasing and so much more. Plus we did a round of Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here :  https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subs...

Daniel and Alison (Let There Be Fish) 26.08.2024

There was a bounty of religious paraphernalia in the waiting room at the doctor's office which feels fitting since this week found Elliot revisiting his burgeoning religiosity. Daniel and I think we've figured out the source. Also am I just a midlife medical podcast now? Plus back to school night, tattoos, the podcast I guested on earlier, the future of regenerative medicine, Rose Creek Village cu...

Alison's Misery, Jenna's #1 Rule, Daniel's Horse Heart 22.08.2024

Jenna and #AL are here to set the record straight on what #AL ate in Uruguay and to discuss the songs Jenna is manipulated into singing. We also talk about cute aggression, the number one rule in the Kim Jones Moss home, upcoming shows, whether Daniel accidentally bought horse heart in Japan, Cheers, George Wendt, kids picking up slang, if I'm dying from covid, DQ's pants and more. Plus we did a r...

Daniel and Alison (Your Calls and 4 Suggestions for Japan) 19.08.2024

Now that we're back in the US, we have some notes for Japan. Just four small things they might want to change. Daniel is still working his way through a cache of Japanese protein bars and I can barely remember a time when I got a full night of sleep. Elliot is offended by Daniel's funk and we're debuting a new segment: This Week On Tik Tok (TWOTT) featuring a woman who made everyone think her life...

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