Naked Lunch

Phil and David are damn glad to meet Tim Matheson, the charming actor, director and now the author of "Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades In The Hollywood Trenches," a damn good memoir published by Hachette Books. Originally, Tim was going to write a book just about his experiences starring as Eric "Otter" Stratton in the iconic comedy "Animal House," but thankfully he ultimately decided to c...

It's a Joy To The World when Phil and David get to Celebrate their love for the music of Three Dog Night with Danny Hutton who is still on the road and in the studio leading Three Dog Night, the iconic band that had 21 Billboard Top 40 hits between 1969 and 1975 and has a new album, "Enter" coming. Phil and David's friend Jeff Sherman -- don't miss Jeff's "Naked Lunch" episode with his comedian wi...

While Phil's away, David and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Jam go over the latest group of artists nominated for induction into the Rock Hall and try to figure out who they will vote for this year.  To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Phil and David welcome stand-up comic, writer, actor and voice artist Dana Gould for a "Naked Lunch" from The Sycamore Kitchen full of great stories about everything from writing for The Simpsons, being part of The Ben Stiller Show, being the voice of the Gex video series, and starring as Dr. Zaius in "Hanging with Dr. Z." This is the only episode with stories that involve Mel Brooks AND Sammy Pet...

First, Phil and David recap the 67th Annual Grammys with Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes who gave the uplifting opening performance of Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." with his brother Griffin Goldsmith and an all-star band of Grammy winners, including past "Naked Lunch" guests Brad Paisley and Sheryl Crow, as well as John Legend, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent. Then, it's Part 2 of Phil and David's live "...

Because they are both mad about him, Phil and David joyfully welcome three-peat "Naked Lunch" sensation Paul Reiser as their featured guest for a very special and very funny live episode recorded January 25th at the iconic Palace of Fine Arts Theatre as part of SF Sketchfest -- The San Francisco Comedy Festival. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," vi...

Phil and David share a far-ranging "Lunch" conversation with Jeff Ayeroff, the legendary record executive about his remarkable career as a visionary creative force in the music industry at A&M, Warner Brothers Record, co-founding Virgin America and The Work Group and for The Beatles at Apple. Jeff shares his experiences working with everyone from Peter Frampton and The Police, to Madonna, Prince a...

Phil and David take your calls -- including check-ins from Brad Paisley and Fran Wild -- to discuss the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.  To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. You can also buy tickets to see "Naked Lunch" live at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on January 25th, 2025 here: https://www.e...

Do You Feel Like We Do? Well, then enjoy as Phil and David share more of their greatest hits LIVE -- much like Peter Frampton before them. Buy tickets to see "Naked Lunch" LIVE with their VERY Special Guest PAUL REISER at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on January 25th, 2025 as part of SF Sketchfest in San Francisco here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naked-lunch-with-phil-rosenthal-david-wild-tickets-...

Because baby, they love your way, Phil and David share some of their greatest hits LIVE -- much like Peter Frampton before them. Buy tickets to see "Naked Lunch" LIVE with their VERY Special Guest PAUL REISER at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on January 25th, 2025 as part of SF Sketchfest in San Francisco here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naked-lunch-with-phil-rosenthal-david-wild-tickets-1082461795...

The last "Naked Lunch" of 2024 is here -- and the third time's the charm as Phil and David offer Part 3 of their Greatest Hits of 2024. Happy New Year. Please consider buying tickets to see "Naked Lunch" LIVE at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on January 25th, 2025 as part of SF Sketchfest in San Francisco here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naked-lunch-with-phil-rosenthal-david-wild-tickets-108246...

It's the Second Coming of the year's Greatest Hits as Phil and David offer Part 2 of their Greatest Hits of 2024. Happy New Year. Go back and enjoy the full episodes for the holidays. And please consider buying tickets to see "Naked Lunch" LIVE at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on January 25th, 2025 as part of SF Sketchfest in San Francisco here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naked-lunch-with-phil...

Phil and David kick off a new series of episodes celebrating some of the greatest "Naked Lunch" hits of this past year. Check them out and discover any episodes you've missed. Buy tickets to see "Naked Lunch" live at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on January 25th, 2025 as part of SF Sketchfest in San Francisco here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naked-lunch-with-phil-rosenthal-david-wild-tickets-10824...

Phil and David encourage everyone to support The Motion Picture and Television Fund. The "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon for MTPF is airing December 8 on KTLA in Los Angeles and can be seen on KTLA.com. Phil and David are revisiting the time they were joined by actor, writer, director and musician Billy Bob Thornton, an Academy Award-winner, and his Grammy-winning, longstanding musical par...

Phil and David encourage everyone to support The Motion Picture and Television Fund. The "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon for MTPF is airing December 8 on KTLA in Los Angeles and can be seen on KTLA.com. Phil and David revisit a lively lunch with beloved actor and new best-selling author John Stamos (his new memoir "If You Had Told Me" is out now) at the beautiful Motion Picture & Televisio...

Phil and David encourage everyone to support The Motion Picture and Television Fund. The "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon for MTPF is airing December 8 on KTLA in Los Angeles and can be seen on KTLA.com. So this week, the Dude abides again and joins Phil and David for a funny and moving "Naked Lunch" to remember. The Academy Award-winning actor and musician discusses his remarkable life and...

Phil and David give thanks for their "Naked Lunch" listeners by taking calls from some of you and discussing Thanksgiving food, and shows, music and other things you're thankful for here in 2024. Actress, writer, comedian and podcaster Janet Varney -- co-founder of the great SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival -- joins Phil and David to discuss their upcoming appearance at the Festiva...

Phil and David didn't want last week's conversation with Elvis Costello & T Bone Burnett to end, so they invited The Artists Also Known as Howard Coward and Henry Coward to discuss The Fab Four and so much more. The result might have been A Hard Day's Night for our Fab guests, but it was the best kind of Magical Mystery Tour for Phil, David & all of you out there trying to create "Naked Lunchmania...

Pump It Up because Phil & David are thrilled to welcome a dynamic duo of musical heroes to their Imperial Bedroom studio for a conversation that's truly Beyond Belief. David takes credit for introducing Elvis to his wife backstage at the Grammy Award in 2002, the same year T Bone won Album of the Year for the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. Then talk turns to the recently released "King O...

Don't leave the cake out in the rain because by The Time You Get To Phoenix or MacArthur Park, you can enjoy this very special musical "Naked Lunch" episode spotlighting one of the greatest songwriters and composers of our times, the legendary Jimmy Webb. Webb discusses writing his classic songs for Glen Campbell (including "Wichita Lineman," "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," "Galveston") as well hi...

Phil and David welcome the brilliant director, writer & legendary Rolling Stone journalist Cameron Crowe to "Naked Lunch" to discuss the release of "Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party," Crowe's long lost and now wonderfully expanded directorial debut that hit theaters last week and will be streaming soon on Paramount Plus. Kate Hudson -- who famously gave a Golden Globe-winning, Academy Award-no...

Phil and David are not acting at all as they happily welcome more great actors to "Naked Lunch" starting with Oscar-winner and great dude Jeff Bridgers. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David welcomes the witty and wonderful hit songwriter-producer Sam Hollander -- author of the hilarious and insightful memoir "21-Hit Wonder: Flopping My Way to the Top of The Charts" -- to the Straw Hut Studios to discuss life & music, and how "Naked Lunch" fans can now WATCH episodes with Hanson, Bonnie Hunt, Daryl Hall and more on YouTube at the Phil Rosenthal World channel. For instance, you w...

Phil and David act naturally with more of their favorite actors and friends. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil and David -- the Private Eyes of podcasting and frequent "Lunch" Maneaters -- are totally X-Static to use their Voices to welcome David's early musical hero and longtime friend Daryl Hall to a long distance Zoom "Lunch." Hear as Daryl Hall discuss his remarkable career in music and his show "Live From Daryl's House," uses a surprising amount of Yiddish, shares his thoughts about being a part...